So Good You Can't Talk About It, Only Enjoy It in Secret 好看不能说，只能偷着乐

1. 101 初 One Taste Was All It Took: The Crown Prince Is Hooked 初次尝鲜，太子爷上瘾了 The Wind Blows Eleven风吹十一Modern Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Carefree, rebellious young master × beautiful, tragic dream girl, strong yet fragile] Shen Yanci lived life boldly and without restraint, until he met her. He was the young master everyone in Beijing’s elite circles feared, rebellious on the racetrack and dismissive of love. Yet he fell hard for Su Nianxing. A drunk-driving incident led to a misunderstanding between them, and Su Nianxing personally ended their pregnancy… He was her sugar daddy, paying ten thousand each time. He hated her and qu 29.7kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves

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   The descriptions are realistic and engaging for readers.

2. 102 我 My Silly Girlfriend, Little Rabbit 我的傻子女友小兔 Jin Wuming of the Celestial Secrets Institute天机院的金无铭Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted My Girlfriend Is a Sweet, Naive Fool… 287Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 103 上 Immortal, Your Lounge Singer Was Always Your Beloved 上仙，驻唱女本是你心尖宠 Mountain Traces山踪19k WordsCompleted Immortal, the Lounge Singer Was Once the Apple of Your Eye 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 104 回 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Lu Qi, Who Loves Liangfen and Duck Intestines爱吃凉粉鸭肠的路七Eastern Fantasy792k WordsOngoing Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No system, no cheat codes, no clichés, a completely new story.

5. 105 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Three romantic storylines, three solutions to the same problem. Xiao Ruohua once argued in a debate, "Love rationally, and never lose yourself in love"—this statement later became the turning point of the entire book: Su Youli and Xiao Ruohua: They adhered to the same principle—not to be dependent or a burden. He didn't get close because he was afraid she would have an even harder time in the Chu family; she refused because she was afraid of becoming "Chu Yanhua" again. In the end, they were able to come together not because one convinced the other, but because the obstacles on both sides disappeared simultaneously. Chu Yanzhi: A sober fall in love. Every time he fell in love, it was accompanied by precise self-discipline. The sentence "I hope you don't get too involved" was said to her, but also to himself. Before the engagement banquet in Chapter 48, he silently told himself in the shadows, "A temporary attraction at first sight, it will pass"—this was the last seal he placed on himself. Chu Yanqing and Jin Yu: From "True love can overcome everything" to "I must first be qualified not to be manipulated." She went abroad, gave birth to a daughter, and registered the "YUE" studio. The most poignant aspect of this storyline is that she didn't find salvation; she grew into someone capable of protecting another. The scene where Yu Jiajia rejects Chu Yanzhi contains the most sobering line in the entire book: "Unrequited love is just wishful thinking. But after tasting the sweetness of that wishful thinking, losing it—that's an unforgettable pain. I don't want that kind of pain." This line provides a dignified ending for all those who "seek but cannot obtain." This book doesn't dwell on the glitz and glamour of wealthy families. There's a time for gathering, and a time for parting. Everything has its destination; only with the warmth of spring next year, the warmth of human life, and the promise of a better future year after year.

6. 106 宜 After Yixiu Was Reborn, Why Is the Big Fat Orange Crying? 宜修重生后，大胖橘怎么哭了 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Female-Channel Fanfiction950k WordsOngoing [Empresses in the Palace Fanfiction] [Yixiu Reborn] [Saving Her Son] [Revenge] [Harem Intrigue] [Mother-Son Bond] [Villainess Power Fantasy] [The Emperor's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Yixiu died. She died in Jingren Palace, after the words, "May we never meet again, in life or death." Only as she lay dying did she understand. All her life, she had hated Rouze, Zhen Huan, and those who stole the emperor's favor, yet she had forgotten to hate the man who had truly taken everything from her. 2.7kReads8.1Score132Shelves

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   New author recommending a book! Please recommend, urge for updates, listen, and comment! Still in the verification period, updating 10,000-20,000 words daily, no breaks! After her rebirth, Yixiu is no longer love-struck and will never harm children again. Rouze won't be portrayed as a purely evil woman; she made mistakes, but her naiveté is no excuse for hurting Yixiu. There will still be struggles and conflicts between the sisters, but everyone has their own stance. All the women and Yinzhen will ultimately have a tragic ending, gradually going from affection to mutual loathing. Because in the end, it was Yinzhen who harmed Yixiu; everything was Yinzhen's fault! Zhen Huan, Chun Yuan (this one is more complicated), and Yinzhen all met bad ends [laughing and crying][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

7. 107 近 A Filthy History of Modern Society 近世社会龌龊史 Wu Jianren吴趼人Historical84k WordsCompleted The History of Modern Society's Corruption was another masterpiece by Wu Jianren, a celebrated novelist of the late Qing dynasty, written after Strange Events Eyewitnessed in the Past Twenty Years. It was completed in 1910, the second year of the Xuantong reign. Continuing the author's keen observations and incisive criticism of social realities, the novel takes "the strange state of affairs over the past decade" as its thread. Through a series of interconnected stories, it exposes the many abus 3Reads7.9Score—Shelves
8. 108 五 The Invisible One in a Five-Person Group, Still Waiting for Fireworks 五人群的小透明，终是等不到那场烟花 One-Knowing Fox壹知狐9k WordsCompleted The invisible fifth member of the group chat would never get to see that fireworks display. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 网 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生 Wang the Fool王呆子Sports1.3M WordsOngoing Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time. 492Reads9.5Score343Shelves

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10. 110 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.1kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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11. 111 荷 Blood Moon over the Lotus Pond 荷塘血月 Mountain Traces山踪9k WordsCompleted Blood Moon Over the Lotus Pond —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 112 天 Heavenly Profound Venerable Beyond the Heavens: Every Disciple I Take Is Supreme in the Three Realms 天外玄尊：我收的徒弟都是三界至尊 Jin Wuming of the Celestial Secrets Institute天机院的金无铭8k WordsCompleted Mystic Exalt from Beyond the Heavens: My Disciples Are All Supreme Beings of the Three Realms 98Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 冷 The Cold-Faced Emperor Dotes Only on His Wicked Cousin 冷面陛下他专宠恶毒表妹 One-Knowing Fox壹知狐11k WordsCompleted The cold-faced emperor dotes exclusively on his wicked cousin. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 七 1970s Space: A Transmigrated Daughter and Her Reborn Mother 七零空间：穿越闺女重生妈 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance392k WordsOngoing [Period] [The 1970s] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Mutual devotion] [A touch of ensemble cast] [Educated youth] [Two worlds connected] She opens her eyes and has transmigrated into a book set in the 1970s. Even the paper character's slap across her face hurts like hell. She has become a short-lived cannon-fodder character. Damn it! This woman is going to defy fate and change her destiny! 46.5kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves
15. 115 血 The True Vampire Son-in-Law 血族真婿 Mountain Traces山踪23k WordsCompleted The Blood Clan's True Son-in-Law 8Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 闯 Heading to the Northeast: Lin Erni's Bumpy Road to Happiness 闯关东：林二妮的颠簸幸福路 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No contrived twists] [No cheat powers] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Rural] [Hardship] [Inspirational] Lin Erni was born in Heze, Shandong, and married into Harbin in the Northeast. She struggled to get by amid the freezing snow in the mountains, then later had no one to rely on and went alone beyond the mountains to make a living. The first time, she was tossed from one place to another like a bag of steamed buns, made a child bride, and beaten and cursed. The second time, her father sol 22.3kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
17. 117 她 After She Died, the Entire Wealthy Family Knelt and Begged for Mercy 她死后，全豪门跪地求饶 Mountain Traces山踪11k WordsCompleted After She Died, the Entire Powerful Family Knelt and Begged for Mercy —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 小 The Little Fox Is Delicate and Soft, and the Abstinent Big Shot Is Addicted 小狐狸身娇体软，禁欲大佬上瘾了 Little Bunny Is a Monster小兔叽是怪兽Modern Romance119k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, adorable fox spirit + cold-faced, secretly passionate heir to a wealthy family] [The powerful one bows his head] [The little fox spirit flirts without realizing it] [1v1] Lu Chen, a young master from the capital's elite circles, returns from studying abroad. His overbearing father forces him to get engaged to a wealthy heiress, using it as an excuse to arrange a political marriage. But he's only twenty-five, and marriage still seems a long way off. - While praying for her grandmother 3.8kReads—Score145Shelves

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    It's beautiful, investing in it is definitely worthwhile [shy][shy]

19. 119 阴 The Gloomy Older Brother’s Canary 阴湿哥哥的金丝雀 Jin Yanshi锦颜诗Modern Romance313k WordsOngoing [Older, possessive man x pure, orphaned girl] [Both each other's first] [Forced love] [Redemption] Lin Bai Chen once had a younger sister named Lin Lu, but she fell into the sea and drowned when she was four. Later, he found an orphan girl on a mountain road who looked a lot like his sister. And later still, he lost the girl he'd taken in, too. From then on, he was consumed by endless guilt, which gradually twisted into a pathological need to possess! Fifteen years later, when he found her again 10.8kReads7.7Score529Shelves
20. 120 郡 The Commandery Princess Is Reborn and Back for Revenge 郡主重生杀回来了 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing Zhang Jiayue, the Princess of Yufang, was talked into visiting the Sure-Win Gambling House by her half-brother and the Third Prince. She brought along her childhood friend Jiang Yunzhao. After winning at first, she began to lose and got hopelessly hooked, borrowing a million taels of silver. The gambling house came after her to collect, bringing down both the Prince’s and Marquis’s households. She was killed, too. Unable to let go, she was reborn on the road as the gambling house’s collectors cl 367Reads8.1Score100Shelves
21. 121 神 Reborn After the Fall of the Gods, I'll Live This Mortal Life to the Fullest 神落转生，到了尘世就认真活一次 A Sleepless Tree一棵失眠树Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Awaiting a print edition and anime adaptation [Original] [Anime and Manga] [Western Fantasy] [Xuanhuan] [Battles] [Slice of Life] [Some Power Fantasy] [Biography] [Illustrated] [CADPA 16] [No System, no clichés, no formula, no mindless writing, quality prose] I was once the structure that upheld the world, half divine, ignorant and insensate, half human, breathing in and out with every heartbeat. Until one day, the part of me that was human was completely drained away, and the world began to swa 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The general style is somewhere between Konosuba and Mushoku, a humorous, not overly serious, semi-satisfying anime/manga style. It's also like traditional literature disguised as web novels. 7.9/10, Delicious Stone, the pacing is a bit slow in the early stages, but it can reach 8.5 In the middle. The plot is quite good, with some slightly illogical parts (but still within reason); the narrative writing needs improvement, the dialogue scenes are decent, and the action scenes are very intense and detailed. — Over eight volumes, it paves the way for Ebony's return to humanity, unfolding the cruelty and vibrancy of this world layer by layer. The narrative focus never deviates from "humanity." The battle descriptions are solid, and the author demonstrates an awareness of physical deduction. The logic of Hua's domain and Nara's Dark Moon magic leveling the royal city are clearly defined by rules and causal chains. In volume eight, Ebony's disruption of Gaius's rhythm by "shortening single pauses to gain more frequent activations" is a truly thoughtful design. However, the writing style is slightly lacking. —The protagonist, Xia Wumu, isn't an overpowered protagonist from the start; his power expansion is accompanied by a resurgence of humanity: from viewing humanity as a mere task to risking his life for his companions, wife, and children in the eighth volume, the transformation is traceable. The female lead? Yumu Peng isn't just a pretty face; she has dreams, talent, and resilience. Their relationship grows naturally through repeated battles together, rather than being forced. The supporting characters are equally compelling: Stan's transformation from adventurer to avenger, the destruction of the Dragon Claw Heroes, Harry's sacrifice and the secret of the immortals—each subplot carries weight. The villains aren't stereotypical either. Emperor Gaius's tyranny is underpinned by his twisted logic of "unifying the four lands and expelling the alien races," Al Kikuma's loyalty is purely pragmatic, and Nor IV's battlefield command is commendable. This "different stances rather than simple evil" makes the conflict more substantial. Reflections on war permeate the entire story: the abduction of women by the deformed beastmen, the empire's enslavement and exclusion of demi-humans, the infiltration of local communities by the six desires, and the displacement of civilians. The lizard-like demi-human's line, "Either way, I'm going to die; even if my wife escapes, she'll still die," perfectly encapsulates the desperate situation of the weak. — Of course, the work also has room for improvement. Some everyday scenes feel somewhat loose, and the motivations of a few supporting characters are explained rather hastily. But overall, it's a work with a solid world-building, believable characters, and a profound core message.

22. 122 我 My Beauty Salon Is a Hit in the Cultivation World 我的美容院火爆修仙界 Mountain Traces山踪29k WordsCompleted My Beauty Salon Is Taking the Cultivation World by Storm —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 韶 Radiant Springtime 韶光艳 Taking Life Easy清浅度日Ancient Romance236k WordsOngoing [Historical Ensemble Cast] [Political Intrigue] In a secluded palace annex, a princess had a fish bone stuck in her throat. The imperial physicians rigidly clung to convention, and none dared treat her. In her desperation, Qishu Xuan, the princess of Prince Duan’s household, stepped in and resolved the crisis with a single needle. She seized the opportunity to influence the court and help the emperor establish the Institute of Practical Medicine, breaking with the old ways in which physicians d 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mao Sui recommends a book he wrote himself.

24. 124 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 185.1kReads9.4Score27.7kShelves
25. 125 普 An Average Woman, Everyone's Favorite, but Fate Has Her Marriage Written in the Stars 普女万人迷但姻缘天注定 Purple Perilla and Mint紫苏薄荷Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [You are the heroine + an ordinary girl adored by everyone + a battlefield of rival men + they become addicted to you + a struggle for the right to claim you + fated love + male leads with no romantic history] In this world, all you have to do is worry about the inescapable web of fated love and the suitors caught in it. The men who can't resist you grow increasingly obsessive, crazed, brooding, and possessive. - All your life, you've been an ordinary background NPC in this world: an ordinary fa 6.4kReads—Score545Shelves
26. 126 前 My Former Daoist Partner Keeps Chasing Me to Take Responsibility 前道侣追着要我负责 Mountain Traces山踪26k WordsCompleted My Former Cultivation Partner Keeps Chasing Me to Take Responsibility 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 127 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance level. If you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. The palace secrets are described in detail, with plot twists that avoid clichés. The logic is clear, the daily life is lighthearted, and the power struggles are intense. The female protagonist is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. There are no cheat codes, no time travel, and no rebirth. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem. The content may be disturbing. Readers might be driven away by the angst. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? This novel depicts the tragedy under the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

28. 128 姐 Brother-in-Law, Brother-in-Law 姐夫姐夫 Flying Snow in the Desert大漠飞雪Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted The story begins with the older sister, Da Qiao, being caught in bed by an old classmate ten years ago. She lived a lavish, debauched private life and cultivated the image of a rich woman. Ten years later, she uses seduction to take revenge on a female university professor... The story takes its time and stays close to real life, showing the everyday hardships faced by ordinary people at the bottom of society. I hope you enjoy it! 2.2kReads6.7Score161Shelves

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    Read it if you like; it explores human nature and ethics.

29. 129 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 51.2kReads8.5Score3.8kShelves

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    So sweet! The doting feeling is naturally healing. He's professional and aloof in public, but gentle, tolerant, and full of affection in private—super swoon-worthy.

30. 130 穿 Transmigrating Through Thirty Years of the 1960s 穿越六零三十年 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Educated Youth] [A Light Ensemble Cast] [Building Wealth] [The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s] Chen Xi, the heroine, is transported to the 1960s by a silver-white dragon-and-phoenix ring. She becomes a ten-year-old girl with the same name, and her dream comes true: she gains an enormous space for farming and raising livestock. Blinded by a handsome face, she even takes in the gorgeous Chu Xuan. The only thing she regrets is giving him too much spirit spring w 13.4kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    Pei Wanning frowned, "You don't even know who the murderer is? How stupid!" At least she knew that she was stupid because of her own arrogance.

31. 131 丈 My Mother-in-Law Played Matchmaker, and I Met the One 丈母娘做媒，遇到对的人 Three Red Date Trees三棵红枣树Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted After Li Dalong’s ex-girlfriend Xiaomei dies, Li Dalong kneels and swears to take care of her mother. But people misunderstand him and fail to understand… Heaven is watching what we do. Good and evil will always meet their due reward! 802Reads6.9Score132Shelves
32. 132 洪 The Great Flood and the Drought Apocalypse: I Cast Spells to Save the World 洪水末日连着干旱末日，我施法拯救全世界 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟37k WordsCompleted The Flood Apocalypse is followed by the Drought Apocalypse, and I Use Magic to Save the World 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's good to have fun together.

33. 133 明 A History of Social Life in the Ming Dynasty (Series on Ancient Chinese Social Life) 明代社会生活史 (中国古代社会生活史书系) Chen Baoliang陈宝良Historical662k WordsCompleted This book offers a detailed examination of changes in the ideas and daily lives of people in the Ming dynasty, covering clothing, food, housing, travel and transportation, rites surrounding coming of age, marriage, funerals, and sacrifices, religious beliefs, festivals, leisure and entertainment, and social etiquette. It paints a vivid picture of life at every social level, from the imperial family, aristocrats, and scholar-officials to merchants, artisans, doctors, fortune-tellers, and astrolog 249Reads9.3Score102Shelves
34. 134 乡 Wild Tales from the Countryside 乡村荒唐故事 Flying Snow in the Desert大漠飞雪Modern Romance2.8M WordsOngoing The story is about Wang Dahua’s father, Lao Budai, who coveted the bride price and married Dahua off to a man with a mental illness. Liu Ermao, the man who had loved her before the wedding, became the live-in son-in-law of her younger sister, Erhua… Family, marriage, morality… Our story begins in that absurd era… 16.1kReads8.4Score980Shelves
35. 135 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 18.3kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
36. 136 西 Xi Shi Meets a Thousand-Year-Old White Fox 西施遇上千年白狐 Yan Er Xi Xi燕儿夕夕Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted The Fox Spirit of a Thousand Years Meets Xi Shi tells the story of Xi Shi, the beauty of ancient Yue. Fan, a subordinate of the King of Yue, brings her to the palace, where she undergoes rigorous training before being sent to Wu to seduce and subdue its king. With Fan's help, she is to bring down the state of Wu in one fell swoop. But on the way to Wu, Xi Shi's boat capsizes. After she falls into the water, a cargo ship rescues her. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a world she doesn 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is fast-paced, with one event leading to another. Xi Shi has just arrived in the modern world when she is bumped into and stuffed with a bag of drugs. Who is the leader of the drug trafficking gang? The mystery is only solved at the very end, which is quite unexpected. If you don't believe it, try reading it.

37. 137 我 My Friend Still Has Years to Live. What Gives You the Right to Detain Him in the Underworld? 我朋友阳寿未尽，你们凭什么把他扣在阴间？ Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟13k WordsCompleted My friend still has years left to live. What gives you the right to keep him in the underworld? 20Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 我 I'm Having a Blast Tormenting the System, but the Top-Ranking Tycoon Shows Up in Person and Steals the Spotlight 我虐系统正爽，榜一霸总奔现抢戏 Bright Moon China明月中国Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [System Showdown] [A Marathon to Win Her Heart] [Female Cartoonist vs. Publisher] The Childbearing System bound itself to Jin Duoduo and forced her to have children to complete missions. Jin Duoduo: Having kids counts as a mission?! What kind of twisted values are these? She wants to become a comic superstar. She has no time for this immoral game! If it won't listen, she'll fight. She fired back with a torrent of insults and crippled the System! By accident, the beginner's gift pack fell into t 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Laughs][laughs]

39. 139 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 58.4kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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    How to become a billionaire!

40. 140 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 13.7kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves
41. 141 最 The Ultimate Flirt 最撩 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted To get revenge, she dragged him into a room right in front of her scumbag ex. She planned to use him and then cast him aside, but he wouldn't let go, drawing her in step by step. She thought he was only after her looks, until her life was hanging by a thread and she realized he'd been plotting this all along. 4kReads7.0Score179Shelves

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    It's so sweet, really sweet.

42. 142 把 The Woman Who Destroyed Her Family 把家毁了的女人 Flying Snow in the Desert大漠飞雪Modern Romance628k WordsCompleted The Woman Who Ruined Her Family, also known as The Reckless Woman Truck Escort. This is the story of Yang Xu, an ordinary woman whose laughably absurd behavior turns her life into a complete mess. She’ll make you laugh, but you’ll also find her infuriating, pitiable, and hard to forgive... The writing is witty and humorous, and the story moves quickly. I hope you enjoy it! 642Reads8.6Score106Shelves
43. 143 爱 Love Yourself, and Don’t Stop 爱自己，不要停 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟21k WordsCompleted Love Yourself, Don’t Stop 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 静 The Prince Jing’s Consort: Master, Save Me 静王妃之师傅救我 Murong Yiyu慕容忆鱼Ancient Romance807k WordsOngoing Originally titled The Princess Consort of Prince Jing, this novel was renamed The Princess Consort of Prince Jing: Master, Save Me in memory of a departed friend. It tells the story of Princess Murong Jingwen of Beiping. After descending from Yuntai Mountain, she misses her chance to marry Lin Yutai and is sent far away to the Chen Kingdom to wed Prince Jing as part of a political alliance. She is abducted along the way, and meets Li Chaoyang, a villager of the Chen Kingdom. Thus begins the stor 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a bit of a scumbag; she's a strong, independent woman with a penchant for power.

45. 145 重 Reborn as a Simpleton, I Became a Billionaire by Collecting Scrap 重生二傻子，靠收破烂成亿万富豪 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban444k WordsCompleted A ninety-three-year-old man from another timeline transmigrates to 1982. His soul takes up residence in the body of a high school student nicknamed Ersha, or “Second Fool.” The student is known as the king of repeaters. At twenty-three, he is still in high school. The original owner of the body, Wu Dazhi, was nicknamed Gouzi as a child. Despite his towering build and weight of over two hundred pounds, he was timid by nature and afraid of trouble. People bullied him constantly, but he never dared 10.3kReads6.3Score819Shelves
46. 146 刻 Rigid Justice 刻板正义 Rielgon Can't Write Books瑞尔贡不会写书Urban1.3M WordsOngoing If you were born to be humanity’s savior, destined to sacrifice yourself, would you accept your mission? [Great Calamities] are extinction-level natural disasters that occur every few years: tsunamis, meteorites, swarms of insects, collapsing stars. Only the most powerful superhuman, known as [Justice], can end them by offering up their life. Against this backdrop, humanity has developed all kinds of unique social systems, and the world’s balance of power and relations between nations have bec 698Reads8.6Score106Shelves

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    The plot is gripping, with the trio using their wits to outwit their superpowers; the first volume was absolutely amazing. The original world-building is very unique. The titles are also quite clever (x).

47. 147 中 A Middle-Aged Woman's Reckless Years 中年荒唐的女人 Flying Snow in the Desert大漠飞雪Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted The story is about Yang Liu, an ordinary woman from the bottom of society. Hardworking and capable, she refuses to settle for an ordinary life, but ends up making a complete mess of things, surrounded by chaos and constant commotion... 2.9kReads8.6Score234Shelves
48. 148 老 Secrets of the Old Teahouse: The Terrifying Basement 老茶馆秘闻之恐怖的地下室 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟20k WordsCompleted Secrets of the Old Teahouse: The Terrifying Basement 3Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 他 He Can Hear My Thoughts, But It's Already Too Late 他能听见我的心声，但已经太晚了 Rongyu's Little Feather亦蓉羽的小羽毛17k WordsCompleted He can hear my thoughts, but it's already too late. 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all very good.

50. 150 我 I Have an Immortal Mountain in the Countryside 我在乡下有座仙山 Brewing a Pot of Big Red Robe Tea泡杯大红袍Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Urban cultivation + rural underdog comeback + thrilling wish fulfillment] Zhang Wei, a poor young man from the depths of the mountains, was patient and devoted to his parents from childhood. But on his third-year college birthday, a rich classmate set him up and beat him to death. He thought his life had ended, but a gray stone slab that gathered souls, hidden in a cave in the backyard vegetable garden of his family home, pulled him back from the morgue. It also unexpectedly unlocked a vast tro 10.2kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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    A masterpiece whose title doesn't do it justice! The plot far exceeds expectations! It seamlessly blends rustic charm with the thrill of cultivation, the underdog story unfolds naturally, and the details are plentiful and incredibly engaging! [Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi][Thumbs up]

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