Literary Classics and Great Books 文学经典，名著阅读

1. 51 那 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 52 逐 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 Zhang Yifeng张一疯2.9M WordsCompleted A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 90Reads—Score614d adds
3. 53 西 Those Things About Journey to the West 西游那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Eastern Fantasy374k WordsCompleted (Clears throat) Attention, everyone! Here's a fresh take on Journey to the West so good even Buddha would hit the "Follow" button. When an overworked office drone protagonist drops into the pilgrimage campaign with a "Plot Correction System," he discovers that every demon in this version is a real character! By day, the White Bone Spirit acts in horror films; by night, she livestreams "How to Eat Tang Monk's Flesh with Style" from her cave. The Great Peng is sick of being a mount and secretly op 2Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 54 水 Tales from the Water Margin 水浒那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Eastern Fantasy432k WordsCompleted Water Margin: Those Stories is a labor of love, a humorously deconstructed retelling of the Water Margin legend. With a deliriously playful style that brings the past and present together, it gives the outlaws of Liangshan an entirely new spin! Song Jiang becomes a startup CEO, leading his 108 heroes in “The Water Margin Group's IPO.” Wu Song's tiger fight turns into a showdown for the ages between an animal-protection group and a hardcore mukbang streamer. Pan Jinlian becomes a relationship inf —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 红 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Female-Channel Fanfiction439k WordsCompleted A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 56 三 Tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical423k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms: Those Stories is set during the Three Kingdoms period, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Jin dynasty. By examining the connections between people and events, it explores the historical forces behind the changing political landscape. Using a narrative approach that blends roughly seventy percent historical fact with thirty percent fiction, it draws on historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms as well as the literary interpretations of Romance of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 57 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Humorous Edition 聊斋志异【幽默版】 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written by the Qing dynasty author Pu Songling. Completed in the late seventeenth century, during the final stage of China's feudal society, it contains 491 stories. Using ghosts, fox spirits, and immortals as its subjects, the book reflects real society through supernatural tales. It depicts romantic love between humans and spirits, as in “Nie Xiaoqian” and “Yingning,” while also exposing the corruption of th 8Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 58 口 The Complete Guide to Oratory 口才学大全 Zhang Yifeng张一疯493k WordsCompleted The Complete Guide to Public Speaking is a practical guide focused on improving communication skills. It dispels the misconception that eloquence is an inborn talent and helps readers master essential communication skills through a systematic approach. The book first lays a solid foundation, explaining how to build logical arguments and teaching readers to structure what they say using "point + example + transition" so they can avoid rambling. It then covers a wide range of situations, from list 17Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 59 中 A Grand Compendium of Famous Figures from Every Chinese Dynasty 中国历代名人大鉴 Zhang Yifeng张一疯5.2M WordsOngoing A must-read classic for every bookshelf: A Comprehensive Collection of Famous Figures Throughout Chinese History breaks through the barriers of dense historical sources. Forget rote memorization of complicated facts. Journey across five thousand years of Chinese history, from ancient sages to modern luminaries, all gathered here and presented in engaging detail. Stripped of excessive glorification and free from obscure language, its accessible yet elegant prose brings every famous figure vividly 5Reads—Score214d adds
10. 60 封 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 14Reads7.9Score1214d adds

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

11. 61 古 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Bai Ze白泽Historical155k WordsCompleted Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—14d adds
12. 62 圣 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 Mister Cangshan苍山先生34k WordsCompleted In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
13. 63 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 154Reads8.6Score7214d adds
14. 64 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This classic truly lives up to its reputation; not only is the story moving, but it also prompts reflection on life. [Kiss emoji]

15. 65 中 A History of Prostitution in China (A Republic-Era Masters’ History Collection) 中国娼妓史(民国名家史学典藏文库) Slave to Books Wang王书奴Historical164k WordsCompleted This book is divided into six chapters: Introduction; The Era of Shaman Courtesans; The Emergence of Slave Prostitutes and Official Courtesans; The Parallel Rise of Household Courtesans and Slave Prostitutes; The Golden Age of Official Courtesans; and The Era of Privately Run Prostitution. Topics include names and definitions, distinctions between periods, when the history of Chinese prostitution began, and shaman courtesans in the Shang dynasty, among others. 121Reads8.5Score12114d adds
16. 66 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds

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    Classics never fade

17. 67 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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

18. 68 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
19. 69 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.3kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    Read it together with the interpretation of the classic work

20. 70 大 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 54Reads9.2Score314d adds

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    She gently conveyed this to her, as if infusing her with strength: "I know, I know everything. You don't need to solve all the problems at once, nor do you need to force yourself to keep going even when you feel like you can't go on. Carbon fiber wasn't developed overnight; it took decades, step by step, rising from failures and breaking through setbacks. You're the same. You can take it slow, start with the easiest thing, admit that you're stuck, but you're not the 'stuck' itself, you're not powerless. You just need a little time, a little courage, little by little, to slowly unload the burdens weighing you down, to break the shackles that are holding you down, little by little." She pointed to the carbon fiber on her phone screen, her tone gentle yet powerful: "Look, the breakthrough of the T1200 grade wasn't a miracle achieved overnight; it was years of accumulation, the step-by-step foundation laid by T300, T400, T700, T800, and T1000, the restart after every failure, the perseverance after every setback. You now..."

21. 71 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted When someone finds himself in the Song Dynasty, the first thing he runs into isn’t the scenery. It’s the rules. The Song here isn’t a mere backdrop. It’s life itself: the ledgers of the marketplace, the hurdles of the imperial exams, the give-and-take of human relationships, the weight of ritual and law. Layer upon layer. Pressed down this far, people often don’t cry out. They just make themselves a little smaller. This book is built on literary craft. It doesn’t rely on a golden finger to clear 19Reads8.2Score—14d adds
22. 72 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
23. 73 铸 Forging the Soul, Anointing the Altar, Inheriting the Radiance 铸魂，润坛，承曜 Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Modern Romance70k WordsOngoing I've spent half my life writing, depicting all kinds of lives. Yet every time I put pen to paper, I always return to the soil I know best: human nature. There, the earliest rays of dawn shine alongside the deepest darkness of night. Some people complain, some put on an act, and some secretly watch the clouds through the cracks in their lives. Over the years, I've heard so many teachers say, “I feel like I've become a mere tool. I've forgotten who I am.” I understand. Within the coordinates of ra 2Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 28Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure]

25. 75 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score23914d adds

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    Every book is excellent and without a single mistake.

26. 76 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 683Reads9.5Score10114d adds
27. 77 清 The Curse of Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图的诅咒 Two Yuan两元Mystery24k WordsCompleted [Mystery + imaginative twists + mild horror + jaw-dropping reversal + true love was all part of the plan] An ancient painting sparks a deadly crisis! Jiang Feng’s friend gets him a job forging Along the River During the Qingming Festival, But rumor has it the painting is cursed, and fourteen artists who took the job have already died one after another! Still, this job pays three hundred thousand yuan! To save up for the bride price his girlfriend asked for, Jiang Feng takes the job anyway. From 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
28. 78 荒 Wilderness and Deserted Island 荒野荒岛 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban621k WordsOngoing Distinctive and original, exciting and vivid, with sharply drawn, lifelike characters and lively, clear, concise prose. A story of survival and life on a deserted island, with an exciting plot and vivid characters. 13.5kReads6.1Score51214d adds

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    Ups and downs↗

29. 79 职 The Workplace Tough Guy 职场猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban294k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has a superpower: a very special energy inside his body lets him sense what other people are thinking to a certain extent. It also gives him immense strength, fast strikes, and lightning-quick reflexes. Style: Workplace drama, clear and accessible writing, witty and humorous, lighthearted and fun, with plenty of romantic tension. Emotional push and pull with antagonists, compelling conflicts, a twisting plot, setbacks followed by comebacks, and lively, engaging storytel 9.5kReads—Score35814d adds
30. 80 对 Talk Trash and Win Prizes 对骂就有奖 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Tie was treated like a pack mule and was about to hit rock bottom because he refused to keep living like one. Then he suddenly got a System that rewarded him for trading insults! From then on, he used verbal sparring to reach the pinnacle of success! 24.9kReads7.1Score1.2k14d adds
31. 81 皇 The Palace’s Number One Tough Guy 皇宫第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Ying Zheng, a modern overworked young man, dies suddenly from working overtime and has his soul transported into the body of Xiao Caizi, a young eunuch who was just killed after offending the powerful. He also obtains the Fake Eunuch System and begins cultivating the Divine Art of the Fake Eunuch. In a palace rife with schemes and human malice, he steadily climbs to the pinnacle of life! 12.5kReads6.5Score58114d adds
32. 82 抗 War of Resistance: A God-Tier Sharpshooting Manual from the Start! 抗日：开局赠送神级枪法！ Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban595k WordsOngoing As Marshal Ye lay gravely wounded on the battlefield, at death's door, he unexpectedly bound himself to the “Strongest War of Resistance System.” The System grants him divine-level marksmanship from the start, but assigns bizarre missions. [Ding! The Host's powerful indomitable will and potential to resist the Japanese have been detected. Binding requirements met. The “Strongest War of Resistance System” is beginning the binding process... 1%... 50%... 100%! Binding successful!] 9.8kReads—Score50114d adds
33. 83 荒 The Tough Guy of the Deserted Island! 荒岛的猛男！ Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban144k WordsOngoing The male lead is handsome, incredibly powerful, and has superpowers: there's a special energy inside his body that can create one uncomplicated object each day. It also gives him great strength, incredible speed, and lightning-fast reflexes. Style: deserted-island survival, full of twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful, easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant romantic tension. 18.5kReads—Score77514d adds
34. 84 第 The Ultimate Tough Guy 第一猛男 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban387k WordsOngoing Full of twists and turns, gripping and vivid, with distinctive, lifelike characters and lively, concise prose. The nouveau riche Ye Shuang travels everywhere and lives a carefree life. What a dream! 8kReads—Score47514d adds
35. 85 乡 The Countryside Is Beautiful Beyond Measure 乡村无限好 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban178k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 118Reads—Score1014d adds
36. 86 一 I Make 100 Million a Day, So I Do Whatever I Want 一天进账一亿，我放荡不羁 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban103k WordsOngoing A detailed look at urban survival and the complexity of human nature. Emotional sparring, gripping conflicts, a roller-coaster plot, and one satisfying moment after another. System: Earn 100 million a day. Every 10 million can be spent to buy or upgrade a superpower. 3.4kReads—Score22414d adds
37. 87 荒 Desert Island Wilderness 荒岛荒野 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban275k WordsOngoing System warning: Excessive intimacy with NPCs is prohibited. Ren Yingying catches Hao Shuang and Wang Qian acting flirtatiously. Ren Yingying sneers. “So this is how System users behave?” She turns and disappears into the depths of the jungle, while Su Yan secretly watches everything. That night, a red warning suddenly pops up from the System: Emotional bond instability detected. Survival points will continue to drain. Hao Shuang stands by the bonfire, his face deathly pale, when Wang Qian sudden 1.9kReads—Score12514d adds
38. 88 我 My Beautiful Tenant 我和美女租客 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban210k WordsOngoing The villain’s emotions are a constant tug-of-war, with gripping conflicts, twists and turns, and a story that starts low before rising again. Lively and entertaining. Style: Urban survival, accessible, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with plenty of romantic tension. System: The Younger Every Day System. Each time the male lead, Hao Youqian, successfully delivers a cutting remark to a beautiful tenant, he gets a month younger. 2.8kReads—Score15714d adds
39. 89 暧 Flirting Makes Me Stronger 暧昧就变强 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban161k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has an incredible superpower: he grows stronger whenever he flirts with beautiful women. Then he suddenly gains the “Business Prodigy” superpower and starts with just 1,000 yuan in savings, gradually building his fortune! Style: A business prodigy superpower, the business world, commercial rivalry, emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, face-slapping, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. 4kReads—Score23314d adds
40. 90 安 The Beauties in the Safehouse 安全屋美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Sci-Fi & Apocalypse153k WordsOngoing Style: Global furnace apocalypse, safe-house survival. Easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant flirtation. System: Global Furnace Apocalypse Safe-House Survival System. Male lead: Hao Jumeng Language: Clear and concise. 9.4kReads—Score40214d adds
41. 91 猛 A Stingy Tough Guy with 500 Million, on a Trip with a Beauty 猛男有五亿还抠门，旅行遇美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban107k WordsOngoing Style: After striking it rich, the macho Cao Jumeng has 500 million yuan but still sticks to his top-notch frugal habit of treating every yuan saved as a yuan earned. He meets beautiful women while traveling. The story is easy to follow, funny, lighthearted, and full of flirtation. There is emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. Problems crop up one after another during his travels, and he finds ways to solv 1.7kReads—Score11214d adds
42. 92 明 One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty 明朝一百个美女 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Historical243k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I’d transmigrated into the male lead of One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty, and gotten bound to a rather improper “Humorous Get-Rich System.” As long as I make the villains laugh, silver automatically lands in my account. So I let loose, pushing my luck at the edge of death every day. Then one day, I cornered the peerlessly beautiful villainess Su Meier against a wall. “Miss, have you heard that a smile takes ten years off your age? If you smile a few more times, may 2kReads—Score12414d adds
43. 93 都 The City's Number One Tough Guy 都市第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wu Nitian didn't want to be a corporate drone, but he couldn't see any light in his future. Just as anxiety and misery overwhelmed him, he suddenly obtained the High-Mindedness System. It told him that no matter what he faced, as long as he tried to maintain a high-minded state, he would receive System rewards from time to time! 2.7kReads5.7Score22114d adds
44. 94 能 The Teleporting Delivery Driver 能瞬移的外卖员 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban227k WordsOngoing The number-one tough guy, Ye Jumeng, can teleport while delivering takeout. The villains’ emotional manipulation, gripping clashes, twists and turns, and a story that starts low and rises high make for a vivid, entertaining read. Style: urban survival, easy to follow, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with no shortage of romantic tension. 984Reads—Score10114d adds
45. 95 宋 The Song Dynasty’s Number One Tough Guy 宋朝第一猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Historical425k WordsOngoing Wu Jushuai opens his eyes to find himself in the Song Dynasty, transformed into an ugly man with the same name. The System, however, requires him to collect “admiration points from peerless beauties” to become handsome. The top courtesans of Bianjing, noble ladies from wealthy families, and chivalrous women of the martial world are all left blushing by his poetry and modern-day flirting techniques. The villains grit their teeth and grumble, “That guy's ugly and lecherous. What makes him so speci 1.2kReads—Score10214d adds
46. 96 许 Xu Zhuoyun on History: The Rise and Fall of Great Powers 许倬云说历史：大国霸业的兴废 Xu Zhuoyun许倬云Historical73k WordsCompleted The rise and fall of a dynasty comes down to one question: Is the core of public power properly placed?, Xu Zhuoyun Drawing on his profound knowledge of both East and West, and of past and present, Professor Xu Zhuoyun uses System theory to examine in depth how great powers throughout history have risen and fallen. The section on Chinese history begins with the Qin and Han empires, outlining how the shifting balance between centralization and decentralization in successive dynasties shaped their 126Reads9.4Score4314d adds

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47. 97 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reveal Zhu Yuanzhang's Future 大明：开局剧透朱元璋 Qing Hong青红Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Xu Qing transmigrates to the end of the Yuan dynasty and happens to arrive during a battle between the rebel army and the Yuan forces. Guo Zixing’s rebels mistake him for a spy and throw him in jail. As it turns out, his cellmate is Zhu Yuanzhang. “Brother Zhu, what’s your dream?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “A wife, kids, and a warm bed.” Xu Qing: “Why not dream bigger? Like becoming emperor.” Zhu Yuanzhang: “???” Xu Qing: “I can see that you’re destined for greatness, Brother Zhu. One day, you’ll surely be 19.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
48. 98 岐 The Wild Unofficial History of Qiyang 岐阳特别野史 Nan Songjin南宋锦Ancient Romance478k WordsOngoing Back then, he said his name was Li Bao'er, and she said hers was Song Xi'er. When they met again after years apart, she was Bi Xi'nü, Guo Zixing's adopted daughter, while he was Zhu Wenzhong, Zhu Yuanzhang's adopted son. The young man was exceptionally handsome, with brows like ink strokes and sharply slanting eyebrows. His features were clean-cut, and he carried the keen air of a military man. His eyes seemed to hold the cold stars of the mountains, lighting up with an unexpected flash of delig 39Reads—Score—14d adds
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