The Cream of the Crop: Well-Written Stories Worth Rereading Again and Again 细糠，值得n刷文笔好的文

1. 501 重 Reborn in the 80s: The Cold-Faced, Rugged Man's Dearest 重生八零，冷脸糙汉心尖宠 Jin Yizhi今忆之Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted After suffering domestic abuse, she was in a car accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Reduced to a helpless wreck, she was mercilessly dumped on the street and left to fend for herself. Given another chance at life, Lu Xiangwan had learned her lesson. As for scumbag men, she could leave them to the white lotus types. She threw herself straight into the arms of a rough, boorish man. “Honey, I believe in you!” Later, Lu Xiangwan had a son and a daughter, became one of the first to 17kReads9.2Score898Shelves
2. 502 娇 Hidden in the Heart of Beijing 娇藏京枝 I'm a Banana, Bananana我是香蕉吥呐呐Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name + marriage first, love later + slow-burn sweetness + secret crush + love that grows over time + both leads pure] Zhou Yuli, heir to the Zhou family, actually married Sang Nian, an ordinary girl. Rumors claimed Zhou Yuli had settled for her out of despair after failing to win the woman he loved. Even so, Sang Nian felt she was the lucky one. After all, she had secretly loved Zhou Yuli for seven years. They were worlds apart, so marrying Zhou Yuli felt like a luxuriou 80.5kReads8.9Score8.1kShelves

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   The story is told from the female lead's perspective, who harbors a secret crush on the male lead for many years. The male lead enters into a marriage of convenience (initially, he only sees the female lead as a wife with whom he shouldn't develop deep feelings). However, even before falling in love with her, the male lead provides her with all the essentials of a marital relationship, such as respect and intimate gestures. After his emotional journey shifts and he realizes he's fallen for his wife (assuming she doesn't reciprocate his feelings), he subtly hints at his love for her until she adjusts, at which point he reveals his true feelings. It's a sweet and mutually virtuous story, well worth watching.

3. 503 1 1972: The Youthful Years of the Red Flag 1972，红旗招展的青春年代 Little Goblin of the Lanruo Temple兰若寺小妖Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Period] [Book Transmigration] [Reborn] [Sent-down youth] [Great Northern Wilderness] [Scheming male lead] [One heroine] [Pure romance] [Smart characters] [Decisive and ruthless] [Black market] [Political career] [Countryside] [Special historical era] In the spring of 1972, as Chu Miaohong rode a train to the Great Northern Wilderness to join a rural work team, she casually tossed an old envelope into the wind. Meanwhile, in 2024, Zhang Hongcheng happened to come into possession of an old, worn- 78.8kReads9.3Score7.8kShelves

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   This is incredibly good! Although it only has a 9.5 Rating, in my heart it's a 10.0 Masterpiece. It's truly amazing, the ultimate in satisfying reads, the most satisfying book on Tomato Books. It's one of Tomato's few bestsellers, so good it's explosive! Even I, who don't usually read novels, am completely hooked, which shows how good it is. It's so good that I read it during class, while on the toilet, while eating, and even while trying to sleep, thinking about the plot. It's so good, you really can't miss it!

4. 504 皇 The Emperor Wants to Kill the Mother and Spare the Child, So I Rule from Behind the Curtain with My Son 皇帝欲去母留子，我携子垂帘听政 King Revolver左轮王Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted The Emperor wants to kill the mother and spare the child, so I take my child and rule from behind the curtain. 202Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 505 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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   You should definitely read these books, especially the first one. I've read it countless times. The plot isn't clichéd; it gets more and more exciting as you read on. This author's books are all excellent, and she stands out among Tomato's works. Her plot, logic, and language skills are all top-notch. The second book is about a completely independent woman. A strong woman should have two men; the more lovers, the more impressive! In ancient times, the female protagonist rises step by step to become an empress. The third book is also a fantastic political intrigue novel. It starts off similar to mainstream ancient Chinese novels, but it really takes off later. She breaks free from her secluded life, rebels, and ultimately unifies the country. The fourth book, which I would call an ensemble piece, features an incredibly powerful female protagonist with a huge cheat system, but the ensemble cast is wonderfully beautiful. It focuses on the female protagonist while showcasing the characters around her—it's very satisfying and moving. I won't go into the details of the later books; just savor them slowly. The last one is easy to give up on because of the beginning, but you'll understand why once you get to the end. (In short, this is just my personal opinion. Everyone has different tastes, and every novel has its strengths and weaknesses. Consider this just everyone expressing their own views.)

6. 506 门 Between the Door and the World Outside, My Fiancée Regrets It Like Crazy! 门里门外，未婚妻她悔疯了！ King Revolver左轮王10k WordsCompleted Inside and outside the door, my fiancée is consumed with regret! 6.8kReads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 108.1kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
8. 508 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 575.4kReads9.4Score59.5kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! Although it only has a 9.5 Rating, in my heart it's a 10.0 Masterpiece. It's incredibly good, the most satisfying of all the "cool" novels, and the most enjoyable one on Tomato Bookstore. It's one of Tomato's few bestsellers, so good it's explosive! Even I, who don't usually read novels, am completely hooked, which shows how good it is. It's so good that I read it during class, while on the toilet, while eating, and even while trying to sleep, thinking about the plot. It's so good, you really can't miss it!

9. 509 锦 The Zither Plays Without Cause, and the Emperor and His Consort Bleed Along the Road 锦瑟无端，帝妃喋血路 King Revolver左轮王Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted The Zither’s Strings Ring for No Reason, and Emperor and Consort Spill Blood Along the Road 51Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 510 在 I Made a Chinese Restaurant a Huge Hit in the Apocalypse of Another World 在异世界末世经营中华餐厅爆火 Ice Cola Drink Substitute冰可乐代喝Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse] [Business Management] [System] [Gourmet Food] [Farming] [No CP, Ensemble Cast] After Ling Jing died, she became bound to a business management System and was randomly dropped into an apocalyptic world where plants and animals had mutated. The System asked her to name her restaurant. After thinking for a moment, she typed: Chinese Restaurant. In this mutated apocalypse, every plant and animal had become an enemy. When starving humans on the brink of death caught the scent of roaste 96.8kReads9.4Score14.1kShelves
11. 511 孕 The Pregnant Wife Can’t Escape: Her Lover Spoils Her Rotten 孕妻难逃，便宜情人甜宠妻 King Revolver左轮王Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted Pregnant Wife on the Run: Her Convenient Lover Dotes on Her 131Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 512 弱 So What If I'm Stupid? I'm Still the Strongest in the Galaxy! 弱智就弱智吧，我照样星际最强！ Red-Faced Guan Gong红脸关公Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance] Kong Miao transmigrates and becomes an interstellar toddler. When kindhearted people take her to school, Kong Miao's eyes light up at all the mechs around her. She quickly accepts her new identity, rubs her hands together, and vows to make a name for herself as an outstanding mech pilot... only to nearly fail the entrance exam. School officials: “Psychic power: zero. Suspected intellectual disability.” Kong Miao: “...Huh?” The military academy tournament begins. Short on competi 68.8kReads9.4Score12.5kShelves
13. 513 无 Betrayed Without Mercy, I Tore Apart the Illusion of Happiness with My Own Hands 无情背叛，我亲手撕碎幸福假象 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted Betrayed without mercy, I tore apart the illusion of happiness with my own hands. 284Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 514 全EN Global Raft Survival: I Start with a Ghost Ship Robbery 全球木筏求生：我开局幽灵船打劫 Moon Over Maitreya Mountain弥山月Sports1.9M WordsOngoing [Decisive heroine + exploration and treasure hunting + stockpiling food + island raids + small team + multiple professions + face-slapping thrills. The heroine dominates both the underworld and the legitimate world, and stays at the top of the rankings year-round. Romance included, with a chef as the male lead.] The moment Ling Chu opened her eyes, she found herself inside a survival game where everyone lived on rafts. She got a legendary fishing rod from the blind box from the start, and all h 164.7kReads9.0Score15.5kShelves
15. 515 昏 After I Woke from a Coma, My Son Gave Away My Fortune 昏迷苏醒后，儿子把我的家产送人了 Qiyu Is Delicious祁玉很好吃Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted After I Woke from a Coma, My Son Gave My Estate Away 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth checking out. [Thumbs up]

16. 516 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38.7kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
17. 517 挺 She Joined the Army with a Big Baby Bump and Dazzled the Entire Family Compound 挺孕肚去随军，她惊艳整个家属院 A Few Days of Spring Chill几日春寒Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (She joins her husband’s army while heavily pregnant and amazes the entire military compound) Song Jinyue, a brilliant scientific researcher, transmigrates to the 1970s after a car accident. When she opens her eyes, she’s suddenly married after a whirlwind wedding, with a baby on the way. Outside, her older brother and sister-in-law are fighting over the letter that just arrived, ordering her to join her husband at his army post. To avoid getting her brother into trouble, Song Jinyue decides 22.8kReads8.0Score2.1kShelves

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    A brilliant research student, Song Jinyue, was transported to the 1970s after a car accident. She opened her eyes to find herself in a whirlwind marriage and pregnant. Outside, her brother and sister-in-law were fighting over her newly arrived letter of marriage, and to avoid causing trouble for her brother, Song Jinyue decided to accompany her husband, a military officer she had only met a couple of times, to the army. Xi Fenglie knew his wife had been tricked into marrying him, and he knew she hated him, looked down on him, and would eventually divorce him. He waited and waited. Two months later, after a near-death experience on a mission, he returned to his unit and received news that his wife had come to the base. Looking at his delicate, fair-skinned wife, Xi Fenglie's Adam's apple bobbed. "I know why you've come to see me. I agree to a divorce." His wife, sitting opposite him, suddenly stood up and slapped him across the face. His ears rang, but he clearly heard his wife say, "I'm pregnant."

18. 518 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.6kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and I'd call it the number one domineering CEO novel in Hong Kong's entertainment circle! I've recommended it to all my friends who read novels! It's truly incredible!

19. 519 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 46.1kReads9.1Score5kShelves

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    I wish I could introduce all these books to you! They cover every genre—modern, historical, fantasy! Just read them all! You're welcome.

20. 520 黄 Building Terraced Fields on the Loess Plateau 黄土高原开梯田 Huangpu Drifting Pig黄浦漂猪Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [No System] [Period Novel] [Upright Values] He carved out a place for himself with his own hands. He made the yellow earth bloom with his sweat. This is a farming novel about changing the whole world through hard work! 4.1kReads8.2Score211Shelves

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    You can take a look, it's pretty good.

21. 521 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves
22. 522 黑 The Red Flag over the Black Soil 黑土地上的赤旗 Huangpu Drifting Pig黄浦漂猪Historical437k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Conquest] [Anti-Qing] After the Opium War, the Qing government intensified its exploitation of the common people. To resist its oppression, Hong Xiuquan preached in Guangxi in the southwest, while Li Changgeng cleared land in Liaoning in the northeast. Everyone, come and see how I will, in the northeast, keep the Russian Empire at bay in the north, subdue Korea in the east, cross the sea to conquer Japan, and march through the pass to destroy the Qing! 1kReads—Score100Shelves
23. 523 重 Reborn in the Hong Kong Entertainment Industry of the 1980s 重生八十年代在港娱乐圈 Leisurely March三月闲暇Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yin Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong in the 1980s. To find a job, she entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant and won the crown, launching her career in show business. She attended training classes, took bit parts, and played cannon fodder, steadily rising to become the leading lady. In the end, she became famous across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, earning her place as an undisputed superstar. Even when Yin Xiao became the most influential film and television mogul of her era, people still call 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    The first one is already completed, the second one is still being updated. This first one is one of my favorites. Don't be fooled by the title; it might seem a bit off-putting. I missed it several times because of the title, but once you actually read it, you'll know how good it is. It's different from typical imperial examination novels that use the guise of an imperial examination story but focus solely on everyday family matters while the protagonist manages to pass the imperial examinations six times in a row. The protagonist in this book is very clear that his main task is the imperial examinations, and the author largely writes around that theme, glossing over many everyday family matters. (For example, the protagonist leads his family to wealth. In other authors, this would easily be padded out with 20 or 30 chapters, but this author smoothly glossed over several timelines. For instance, what did they plant in the first year, and what did they plant in the second year? This doesn't feel abrupt to the reader, and it smoothly glosses over how the protagonist made his family rich. I only noticed this on my third read.) Moreover, most of the characters are actually quite good; those who aren't likable don't get close to the protagonist, so there are no scenes where the protagonist lowers himself to fight them. Most importantly… this is the kind of logically sound, satisfying novel I like. The protagonist doesn't have any particularly frustrating moments. The second book, which only recently finished, was updated sporadically by the author towards the end. I had the perseverance; I read one chapter after the author updated, and I read another. It was just too good. The female protagonist is a fox spirit (her true form), whose body was sealed away. A crack appeared in the seal, and her soul accidentally entered the body of a deceased girl. The story follows her as she debuts as a Miss Hong Kong in Hong Kong, and a series of events unfold. Unlike other stories I've read, this one is very authentic, using the local Hong Kong dialect and many expressions. This doesn't mean the story is complicated. I'm from northern China, but aside from some dialects I don't understand, I could read it normally without affecting the overall reading experience; in fact, it made it more immersive. (Some readers even helped translate the dialects in the comments section.) The third book is a pure sweet romance, a quick transmigration type, basically only a dozen or twenty pages long. I usually read a few before bed to pass the time, so I included it. After all, occasionally reading a sweet romance can be good for your mental and physical health. The fourth book—I actually saw the title several times before, and even clicked on it once, but the synopsis seemed uninteresting, so I left. It was only after seeing many recommendations that I finally clicked on it. But I must say, this book lives up to its rating; it's truly excellent. The protagonist isn't the typical naive and innocent "cute kid." Although the female lead is initially a child, the author perfectly captures the intelligence that a child raised in poverty should possess. She's not a pure, clueless, and helpless idiot waiting to be rescued. The protagonist is intelligent and has her own mind; even as a child, you can sense her childlike cleverness in her words. It's genuine childlike intelligence, not the kind of adult with a child's body that you can immediately tell is a child. The author truly brings a child prodigy to life. Most importantly, it's a little girl. It's not that little boys are bad, but intelligent little girls are truly rare in the world of novels. The fifth book is the kind that truly captures the essence of everyday life. There aren't many dramatic ups and downs, but you can feel the realism of the protagonists' interactions—the genuine sweetness of a young couple from the lower classes. This is so rare! Heaven knows, among a group of characters completely confined to certain personas, like the aloof beauty or the domineering CEO, you find a story that's both realistic and sweet. It's not that those types of characters are bad, but reading too many of them gets tiring. A story like this, with its gentle, down-to-earth feel, is just the right balance. The sixth book I'm including is purely out of personal preference. I love watching *Empresses in the Palace*, and I've been reading fanfiction about it for three or four years now. Without exaggeration, I've read every type of *Empresses in the Palace* fanfiction on the market. But this one truly feels fresh and new. It's about a ghost in the underworld who takes on missions to help various characters from *Empresses in the Palace* fulfill their wishes. Usually, in these kinds of stories, the protagonist becomes an absolute beauty, or suddenly gains a stunning figure that attracts the protagonist. Or it's love at first sight, with the future of love disregarding everything else. But this one is different. The author doesn't insist on making every character a stunning beauty. Instead, the author focuses on amplifying each character's unique traits. For example, Shen Meizhuang, hailing from the land of Confucius and Mencius, is portrayed with a stereotypical background. As Shen Meizhuang, she aspires to create a normal harem: normal concubines, normal palace rules, normal bondservant servants… Then there's Consort Qi, nicknamed "Qi the Silly," whose silliness is directly used as a defining characteristic, amplifying its positive aspects and downplaying its negative ones. Then there's Empress Fucha's family background, An Lingrong's tolerant nature, and Cao Qinmo's intelligence… Each character is given a fresh perspective, even Rou Ze, showing a different side of her. The author doesn't whitewash these characters, yet I thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Perhaps… even villains have their charm! Book 7 is different from the previous one; I included it willingly, and I highly recommend it. I've read intelligent female protagonists before, but this is the first time I've seen one this intelligent. Previously, intelligent female protagonists I've read were always somewhat entangled in politics. This one is different. The female lead in this one… how to put it? To sum it up in one sentence: standing outside the game, she can subtly manipulate the pieces and plunge her enemies into utter ruin. She never enters the game; she only pushes or stops when necessary, achieving drastically different results. The 8th book… actually, before reading this one, I had read other similar stories about geniuses set in online games, but I wasn't very interested because I couldn't remember the moves. Plus, I don't play games, so my immersion in these stories was even lower. But this one truly overturned my understanding of online game themes. I found this one while looking for romance novels. Initially, I wasn't interested in it; I'd even seen it on a recommendation list before looking for non-romance novels, but I didn't read it then. Mainly, I don't like stories where the protagonist was stupid in their past life but born smart in this one. After actually reading it, I realized it wasn't that the female lead wasn't smart, but rather that everyone in her family was intelligent. This one belongs to the type where the protagonist, antagonist, and supporting characters—everyone—is intelligent. Everything they did, if you put yourself in their shoes, you'd feel that given their personality or if you were in their position, you'd do the same. And the protagonist didn't suddenly become smarter after being reborn; she was already intelligent, and the rebirth made her even better at concealing her abilities. Most importantly, this protagonist is growing. I've read many stories about protagonist growth, but in most of them, the protagonist experiences some degree of frustration. This book, however, didn't leave me feeling frustrated at all. While there were some arguments among readers, they were mostly about the protagonist's behavior, or losing money selling things. Most importantly, I think growth is something you only realize later. At first, you don't notice the protagonist's growth, but after reading 200 or 300 pages, you look back and realize the protagonist has truly grown. Every aspect of the protagonist's behavior, every attitude, is honed through various experiences, making them a true leader, a true leader of the planet. As for the ninth book, well... Before reading this one, I had never encountered a road trip game genre before. First, let me mention that this game's theme is different from the previous one. In this one, the protagonist is directly transported into the game world—the kind where everyone in the world enters directly. I like reading stories about national destiny, which is why I found this one in a similar genre. What makes this book a treasure? It's an ensemble piece; each character has their own shining points and life experiences, not entirely serving the protagonist. They each have their own unique characteristics. It's one of the books I'm currently following. If there's any flaw in this story, it's probably that it's not finished. The 10th book—I have a love-hate relationship with this author. I love her writing style, but hate her slow update speed. The protagonist is transported to another world, leaning towards a Western theme. I don't usually like Western stories because many Western names are hard to remember. The only reason I kept reading this one is because the author writes so well. The protagonist gradually transforms from a pretentious nobleman into someone who owns their own territory; it feels like witnessing the protagonist's growth firsthand… In short, it's definitely worth reading.

24. 524 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 95.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves
25. 525 斯 My Polite, Disabled Husband Is Actually a Sick, Obsessive Tyrant 斯文残夫其实是个病娇偏执狂 Sweetie Xi小甜甜喜Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted An eye for an eye. The wicked always meet their match. If only I'd known he was this kind of psycho, I never would have provoked him in the first place. -- A scheming woman who loves the easy life, and a refined yet depraved disabled man The 1970s, possessive love, and a devoted romance with both leads' hearts set on each other 13.7kReads7.2Score490Shelves

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    ❤️These are gems of period fiction! These novels are incredibly well-written, featuring a wealthy heiress from the 1980s being forcibly married by a rough man, a beautiful woman being stalked by a crazed and obsessive man, and a disabled husband pursuing his wife with a sickly charm. They're full of dramatic twists and turns, captivating and detailed plots that you'll enjoy reading again and again. A must-read when you're looking for something to read!

26. 526 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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    [Already interested][Already interested] The first book has an unremarkable title and cover, absolutely worthless.

27. 527 暗 Her Secret Crush Is Wicked and Flirtatious, and She Can't Handle Him 暗恋对象又坏又撩，她招架不住 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now available A cash-strapped, gentle, resilient good girl × a rich, aloof, wicked young master [The heroine’s secret crush comes true + a fake playboy reforms + dating before falling in love] Lin Wu stumbled upon scenes she shouldn’t have seen, twice. The first time, in a torrential downpour, He Jingzhou sat in his car, watching indifferently as a bodyguard beat someone half to death. The second time was at a party, where she saw him get dumped on the spot as his White Moonlight ann 65.5kReads9.3Score7kShelves
28. 528 末 Apocalypse: I’m Just a Cannon Fodder, So What If I’m a Little Bad? 末世：我一个炮灰，坏一点怎么了 Mu Zhizhi木枳枳Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented novel + pocket dimension + zombie crystals + ensemble cast + supernatural abilities + mutated flora and fauna.] Lu Nange transmigrated into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder character in an apocalypse novel: the male supporting character’s sister, who dies early! In the original novel, Lu Nange had a name only because the male supporting character often took out a family photo to reminisce about his family. The male lead happened to see the photo and casually asked about her, ev 85.2kReads8.9Score6.2kShelves

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    At the start of the apocalypse, the older brother leads his teammates home to find his younger siblings. "My sister is frail and helpless, like a porcelain doll; my brother is quiet and adorable, very cute." Upon reaching their doorstep, Lu Nange and Lu Beiye, the siblings armed, block the corridor, having chased and beaten a group of burly men. The dull thuds of blows, the men's cries of pain, and the clanging of objects mingled together. The three exchanged glances, and the siblings quickly hid their weapons, still stained with the enemies' "battle marks," behind their backs. Lu Nange and her brother exchange a look, tilting their heads obediently: "Big brother! Hi~" Among the group that followed, a red-haired boy nudged Lu Xici: "Brother Ci, is this your obedient sister? Your adorable brother?" "Get lost! My siblings are just trying to protect themselves." Lu Xici irritably pushed away his teammates, thinking, "We're too late. My siblings have to take up arms to defend themselves." I really love this sibling bond, this feeling of mutual dependence.

29. 529 在 A Ghost Working in Empresses in the Palace 在甄嬛传里打工的鬼 Zhouzhou Loves Congee舟舟爱喝粥Female-Channel Fanfiction2.6M WordsCompleted After wandering the world for many years, a young ghost bride dodges the ghost-catching business one day and enters the underworld, only to find herself in another workplace. The story revolves around Empresses in the Palace, with An Lingrong as the starting point as she tries to get by in the imperial harem. There’s just the right amount of a golden finger, and just the right amount of brains. A heads-up for friends who love Huanhuan. 30.5kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
30. 530 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves
31. 531 岁 After All These Years, We Finally Meet Again 岁月流转终相见 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Love + Healing Through Family + Realistic Happy Ending] After drifting apart like clouds, ten years passed like flowing water. When we met again, my heart recognized you before I did. A summer romance came to an abrupt end because of an unfortunate misunderstanding. More than ten years later, thirty-five-year-old Gu Yan discovered by chance that he had a daughter in high school, and was reunited with the girl he had loved when he was young. Long-buried memo 5.4kReads7.4Score196Shelves

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    🧚🏻The male and female leads both thought the other was a jerk🍉Their reunion is more than ten years later, and their daughter is now in high school! It's like a beautiful daughter fell from the sky for him! Gu Yan is overjoyed 😂The male lead is a total doting father; whenever his daughter goes to parties or outings, he happily follows along, acting as her driver. [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work]

32. 532 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves

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    Omnivorous, watches everything

33. 533 我 I Rule the Archives of Life and Death on the Other Shore 我在彼岸执掌生死档案 See Mountains Again见山复Mystery337k WordsOngoing "Chen Mo, would you be willing to work for the Underworld?" "That lousy place? Not even a dog would go!" "A monthly salary of fifty thousand." "If even dogs won't go, then I'll go!" "Triple overtime pay, and if anything goes wrong on a mission, we'll make sure you get a good next life." "Big Brothers Hei and Bai Wuchang, you can count me as clocked in today." "Lord Yama, you're paying me so much, it's got me worried." 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When the King of Hell gave me gold ingots, I thought it was a blessing—now I realize that each gold ingot was money to buy my life.

34. 534 公 The Top-Ranked Road Survivalist Says She'll Walk to the End of the Road 公路求生榜一说她要走到公路尽头 Zhang Paopao张泡泡Sports2.9M WordsOngoing Strong female lead, no romance, no romantic subplots, clear-headed protagonist, ensemble cast, team-focused. Qi Xu wandered alone along this highway filled with danger and death for nearly four years. With disasters striking endlessly and monsters growing ever stronger, she gradually transformed from a frail woman who could not even kill a chicken into a seasoned player who killed without hesitation. Yet she still died regrettably inside a dungeon... Just before her death, she triggered the prec 432.1kReads9.4Score41.5kShelves
35. 535 舔 Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Told Me I Had the Wrong Target 舔狗三年半，系统说我攻略错对象 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Abandon the Dark and Join Him, Volume One, is now available for purchase online] [The Second Male Lead's Redemption Arc] 1. Qiao Yin spent three years and eleven months fawning over Lu Jinzhi. Everyone in the capital knew she would marry no one but him, yet the System told her: She had pursued the wrong target. Qiao Yin: ... 2 Qiao Yin suddenly vanished from Lu Jinzhi's side. On the first day of her disappearance, Lu Jinzhi sneered: Just a little game of playing hard to 49.9kReads9.4Score6kShelves
36. 536 故 Glimmers in the Stacks of Old Papers 故纸堆里的流光 Fated to Meet You in the Rain雨你有缘Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Pure-hearted History Student vs. Highly Intelligent Imperial Adviser] [Transmigrate + Master and Disciple + Sweet Everyday Romance + A Mix of Sweetness and Heartbreak] Take a journey through time and uncover the truth of history. Come experience life as the imperial adviser’s disciple!!! You stumble out of a thick fog, soaked through and utterly disheveled, landing in the courtyard of Liu Bowen’s study in Qingtian, near the end of the Yuan dynasty. He is startled by the strange sight, but does 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a niche time-travel novel, free of flashy plots and illogical events. When the female protagonist travels back to the darkest period of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, will she use her modern knowledge to change the world or submit to the times? Liu Bowen helps her find the true answer. It combines modern and ancient wisdom. An absolutely fantastic novel, and it's already completed. Enjoy it with confidence. The slightly ancient plot and content create a strong sense of immersion; it's a crystallization of wisdom.

37. 537 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 77.1kReads9.7Score13.5kShelves
38. 538 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves
39. 539 假 After Faking Nobility, I Became a God 假冒贵族后我成神了 A Scholar Through and Through书生本色Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Fake aristocrat + true queen + secret identities + everyone’s favorite + nation-building + personal growth] Luo Wei transmigrates into the body of a lowly commoner who passed herself off as a noble girl to enroll at school. Her identity is about to be exposed, and she’ll be despised and cursed by the entire school before being hanged at the gallows in the marketplace. Luo Wei: What’s there to be afraid of? I just have to pretend to be a noble. As someone from the twenty-first century, I can act 128.8kReads9.5Score13.8kShelves
40. 540 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 18kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
41. 541 攻 Winning Over the Young Lord of Miaojiang 攻略苗疆少主 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Chu He transmigrates into a book. [The villain will kill the male lead, cripple the female lead, and then commit suicide out of hatred for the world. This world is about to collapse, and your mission is to save it.] The lousy System vanishes after assigning the mission. Before Chu He can even figure out what to do, she is kidnapped to Miaojiang, where she becomes the perfect mother Gu for the medicine people to cultivate their Gu. Medicine people aren’t human and have no memories of their past. 138.1kReads9.4Score14.4kShelves

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    Why isn't anyone recommending this?! I strongly recommend it, I'm begging you!!! It's a story about a gloomy male ghost, Qingqing, and a cheerful, sunny Xiaxia. The next two books are also good. My favorite is the first one [Admiration].

42. 542 第 A Kiss at Our First Meeting! 第一次见面就亲亲！ Mu Ashuang慕阿双Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [Now being published] [A sweet girl who uses her beauty to get her way × a cool guy who says one thing but secretly enjoys another] The day after her eighteenth birthday, Jiang Lezhi unexpectedly discovers that she can't speak. She spends three years as a little mute, thinking she'll be silent for the rest of her life. Then, by chance, she accidentally kisses that arrogant, icy guy. And something amazing happens: after three years without a voice, she can suddenly speak again! She thinks all is 21.1kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves
43. 543 玻 Glass Flame 玻璃焰 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Born bad x aloof campus belle, coercive romance // university campus] Li Xing was famous throughout Xijing University. Top scorer on the college entrance exam, beautiful, and poor. For someone like her, beauty wasn’t a blessing. It was a sin. Lou Chong was born at the very top of the social pyramid. A privileged family and a face to die for, but an absolute scumbag. These two people had nothing to do with each other, until one day they were seen inside Lou Chong’s Aston Martin, with Li Xing l 57.8kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves
44. 544 清 Qing Dynasty Crown Princess: I Swapped Bodies with the Deposed Crown Prince 清穿太子妃：和废太子互换身体 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male and female leads swap souls + Alternate Qing Dynasty] Reader’s guide: If you like a mature heroine, start from the chapters charting her growth! A heroine who grows over time! She’s not a strong heroine at the start, but she’ll grow! Please be patient with her! Shi Jingxian transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She isn’t Fourth Brother’s beloved from a romance novel, nor Kangxi’s cherished darling, nor a spoiled, pampered wife of an idle prince. She is the Crown Princess of the Crown Prin 4.1kReads9.3Score498Shelves
45. 545 我 I Only Took a Peek at Him 我只偷看他一眼 Zhi Jiu枝玖Anime Fanfiction188k WordsCompleted During the speech by the freshman class representative, Chen Nan fell for Lu Xu at first sight, and for the rest of her life. The pink sunset beyond the window filled the entire sky, like a beautiful landscape painting. The clouds looked drunk, their cheeks flushed with color. Chen Nan held her breath and stole a sidelong glance at Lu Xu. His profile was youthful and striking, and he held his book with perfect posture. A ray of light fell on the yellowed pages, and touched him as well. The dayli 16.8kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
46. 546 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
47. 547 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 63.8kReads9.5Score5.6kShelves
48. 548 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35.3kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
49. 549 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 84.5kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves
50. 550 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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