Any Stories Without Gimmicks? Just Well-Written, Not Cringey 有没有没有梗的小说，好好写的文，不要尬的

1. 1 什 What?! The Demon Venerable Takes Advantage of Me and Molests Me Every Night? 什么！魔尊趁人之危夜夜非礼我？ Sunset Tangerine Heart落日橘芯Ancient Romance485k WordsOngoing [Female lead turns dark + revenge + both leads are chaste. Human princess x bewitching Demon Venerable.] Gu Xueyao is the least favored illegitimate princess in the Netherworld Continent, born with the fate of a jinx. She only wants to spend the rest of her life in a quiet corner of the imperial palace with her older sister, Gu Xuexin. But someone frames her, making her a stepping stone for her older brother's rise to the throne, then falsely accuses her of colluding with the demon clan! In one 197Reads8.4Score10114d adds

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   I transmigrated into the body of a puppet princess offered by the immortal sects to the Demon Lord for a political marriage. On our wedding night, he grabbed my chin and sneered, "I hate you noble fairies the most." But later— He sneaked into the bridal chamber every night, biting my earlobe and demanding, "Who taught you to look at people like that?" I kicked him off the bed: "Is this all the Demon Lord is capable of?" Until the day the immortal sects besieged the Demon Realm, he shielded me from the Immortal Execution Sword, his wedding robes stained with blood: "Be good, close your eyes... This time, it's my turn to molest you."

2. 2 欢 Ode to Joy: Guan Ju’er’s Reborn Path to Success 欢乐颂之关雎尔重生华路 A Ton of Sheep一吨羊Female-Channel Fanfiction534k WordsOngoing In her previous life, the kindhearted, sincere, and helpful Guan Ju'er was killed with a single stab by Andy’s stepmother while trying to protect Andy. Reborn, Guan Ju'er discovers that people have many sides. Andy is not the supposedly simple person she seemed to be, but a calculating Wall Street professional. Sister Fan is no longer the warmhearted big sister, but a shrewd businesswoman. Qiu Yingying has changed too: she is no longer so straightforward and has plenty of subtle ideas of her own 60Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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   A seasoned bookworm's pick, a cure for your reading slump, absolutely meticulous! 🥰🥰 1. The female lead was considered a nightmare from childhood. After being taken away by the male lead, she pursues power, with the male lead chasing after her. The later episodes are very detailed. 2. Guan Juer is reborn, wins the lottery, leads her family to financial freedom and changes her own life, and forms a powerful alliance with her childhood sweetheart in politics. 3. The male lead has loved his childhood sweetheart cousin since childhood. The cousin mistakenly believes he only loves the female lead and stays away from him, but later the male lead forcibly takes her away!

3. 3 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.2kReads8.5Score5.3k14d adds
4. 4 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds

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   Great, great, absolutely fantastic!

5. 5 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125.4kReads9.6Score17k14d adds

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   It's super good! Don't be fooled by the title! The story is intricately plotted and very engaging!

6. 6 王 The Princess Consort’s Snack Shop 王妃的零食铺子 The Kitten Doesn't Eat Oranges小猫不吃橙子Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Food + Princess Consort + Marriage First, Love Later + No Pocket Dimension + Heartwarming] Su Lele owns a snack shop. One day, she transmigrates to ancient times into the family of an official. With a harmonious family and a comfortable life, she decides to return to her old trade and start making snacks, beginning with retail sales. Her goal is to open snack shops all across the Great Yun Kingdom. Hawthorn rolls, potato chips, fish balls, grilled shrimp, little dried fish, pin 4.2kReads8.9Score31514d adds

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   This is amazing! Every time I watch it, my mouth waters so much I end up snacking while I watch! Princess Su Lele, a time-traveling princess, uses a stone mill to handcraft traditional snacks. Her candied hawthorns are crystal clear, and her fruit leather is sweet, sour, and chewy—even the prince secretly keeps a box of them! No high-speed blender? The small stone mill grinds out a smooth hawthorn jam; white sugar is too precious? Watch how the skillful princess uses honey to create new and exciting treats! From the stove to the royal dining table, this culinary guide conquers both the heart and the stomach. This ancient snack entrepreneurship story is a must-watch for foodies!

7. 7 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 21.6kReads7.4Score6.1k14d adds

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   Quick transmigration, no romance, no CP! Who understands the thrill of focusing solely on career in a fast-paced, action-packed novel? ✨ For those who love quick transmigration, enjoy the satisfying feeling of punishing villains, but don't want to be bothered by romance, look here! These no-CP quick transmigration novels are high-energy, action-packed throughout, and incredibly satisfying in their villain-punishing moments, directly etching the "strong female lead focused on her career" into their DNA 👇 1. *Handsome Men Gather: The Princess Only Wants to Climb the Threshold* 🌟High-energy plot: A reborn princess who doesn't get caught up in romance, focusing solely on her career – who understands the thrill of that?! Crushed by political intrigue in her past life, she reassembles herself with her memories, steadily climbing the ladder of power in a palace surrounded by handsome men. There are no rushed plot twists, but rather it's like watching a meticulous painting, watching her slowly unravel the predicament and engage in subtle power struggles with each character. 👤Character setting: The female lead is a clear-headed, career-driven princess, unmoved by a gathering of handsome men, with a firm goal: to climb the throne. With a decisive and strategic personality, she navigates the complex court environment, using her wisdom and forbearance to gradually realize her ambitions. 📖Reading experience: The pace is relaxed yet suspenseful, with every detail of the political intrigue meticulously crafted. Within the theme of quick transmigration and no romance, this book's unique combination of courtly cultivation and career development allows readers to immerse themselves in the satisfying experience of the heroine's rise from adversity. It's perfect for readers who enjoy slow-paced political intrigue and career growth! This type of quick transmigration novel with no romance and a focus on revenge is a paradise for career-oriented readers—no melodramatic love stories, only the exhilarating feeling of focusing on one's career and crushing the villains! If you love quick transmigration and want to see someone intellectually crush a villain, just go for it! #QuickTransmigration #VillainRevenge #NoRomance #NovelRecommendation #CareerOrientedHeroine

8. 8 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 53.6kReads9.6Score7.2k14d adds

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   It has few plot holes and a slight transmigration element. The male lead has a son with no blood relation. The emotional descriptions in the book are very delicate; it's a marriage of convenience that develops into love (of course, the marriage is with the original owner of the body, and the male lead has no emotional foundation with the original owner, so feel free to read on). The book not only features romance but also family and friendship. Although not many people have read it, it's truly a very good book.

9. 9 谁 Who Let Him Fall from Grace? He's Sexy, Strong, and a Total Freak 谁让他塌房的！又骚又强还变态 I'm Famous, I'm Going Viral我火啦爆火啦Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Negative Emotion Value System + Sharp Tongue + One Heroine + Meme Humor] Chen Fang transmigrates into the body of a top-tier starlet with a devoted-dog persona, only to have his reputation just implode. And that’s… great news! To hell with morality. Time to be myself! As soon as he makes up his mind, he gets a Negative Emotion Value System. Now he’s got the perfect boost to unleash his full power! He joins a variety show, and the guests get to choose the program. Then he’ll go on a co 26.7kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds

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   Yes, brother, I have nine more books like this, but I'm only showing you these two.

10. 10 男 Being a Male Model Isn't a Shameful Past, It's Where My Journey Began 男模不是黑历史，那是我的来时路 Chubby-Faced Cat小脸肥猫Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Su Luo transmigrates to a parallel world. A video of him working as a male model before his debut leaks, making him the fastest top-tier star ever to have his career crash. But he unexpectedly activates the [Grudge Collection System]: as long as he makes people lose their cool, he can exchange their resentment for works of entertainment! In that case... Su Luo has no choice but to let loose and offend everyone equally! Fan: “Any recommendations for a harem power fantasy? I want one where the her 39.4kReads7.9Score4.1k14d adds
11. 11 我 I Am the Goddess Fan Shengmei 我是女神樊胜美 After the Worst Comes the Best, Again and Again否极泰来来来来Female-Channel Fanfiction627k WordsCompleted Recently, I saw a Douyin creator break down and discuss all the scumbags in Ode to Joy! No wonder the show felt so awkward when I watched it back then. So now I'm going to write a feel-good power fantasy from Fan Shengmei's point of view! Watch Fan Shengmei return reborn as a goddess! 701Reads7.4Score10214d adds
12. 12 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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    This book is the most hilarious! You can learn the female lead's clever ways of roasting people. There are also many roasting techniques and other jokes in the text that you can learn from.

13. 13 开 Become a Wild God from the Start? I Prove Myself a True God Through Worship! 开局成野神？我靠香火证道真神！ Have a Tangerine吃个橘子Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Slow-Burn] After an accident, Song Xuanqing transmigrated to a strange world where immortals no longer existed and gods and Buddhas had vanished. In this world, monsters and evil spirits ran rampant, ghosts devoured people, wicked arts flourished across the land, and immortal mountains, gods, and Buddhas were nowhere to be found. Demons wreaked havoc, ghosts caused chaos, and heretical practitioners used evil arts to eat people and refine pills. Ordinary folk lived in constan 112.3kReads9.1Score9.3k14d adds

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    In "The Wild God's Proof," a crack appeared in the clay statue on the shrine. Song Xuanqing gazed at the blazing incense below, his fingertips gathering a wisp of newly gathered divine power. The words "Wild God" on the system panel were dazzling—he had protected the people of this land for five years, fending off mountain floods and driving away demons. The incense should have nurtured him into a true deity, but each time a believer kowtowed, the system only displayed "Wild Incense +3." Until the carpenter's son retrieved a broken stele inscribed with the words "Earth God" from a mountain stream. The night it was placed on the shrine, the incense suddenly transformed into golden chains, binding a weasel spirit that was about to steal a chicken. The panel refreshed abruptly: [Devouring demons, Wild Incense converted to the righteous path +100]. Song Xuanqing looked down and saw black blood seeping from under the offering table. It was left by the mountain demon he had chased away the previous night, and now, the blood droplets were being dragged little by little into the depths of the shrine by the golden chains formed from the incense. It turns out that for a wild god to attain enlightenment, it requires not only incense offerings but also the chewing up of those evil spirits hidden in the mountain mist.

14. 14 穿 The Book's Most Hated Character Goes Wild and Takes Everyone Down 穿书万人嫌，发疯创死所有人 Get Rich on the Spot原地暴富Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted [Unhinged + Comedy + No CP + Transmigrate Into a Book + Silly + Variety Show Livestream + Meme References] Jiang Wu hates teachers when she's at school, bosses when she's at work, netizens when she's online, coworkers in everyday life, relatives over the New Year, and the world in general. One day, this pure-hate warrior transmigrates into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder supporting female character who is unloved by her parents, despised by everyone, and ultimately killed by the lunatic second 8.5kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    Family, this book, *I'm Crazy, I'm Sarcastic, So What?*, Truly has "satisfaction" etched into our DNA! Watching the heroine go crazy and roast people is more satisfying than drinking an ice-cold soda! The heroine, Su Qingdai, has "no more pretense" written all over her forehead—being pressured to get married by awful relatives? She rolls her eyes: "Your son is thirty and still sponging off his parents, mind your own business first"; a colleague trying to shift blame onto her? She directly posts the chat history in the work group: "This pot is too heavy, you can keep it for stewing meat yourself"; a blind date pretending to be affectionate? She exposes him on the spot: "You were just hugging and kissing another girl downstairs, and now you're acting like it's pure love with me?" Everyone advises her to "tame it" and "being too sarcastic is no good," but she refuses: "I'm not living to make everyone comfortable." What's most amazing is that despite her erratic behavior, she's incredibly sharp-witted. Her sharp retorts hit the nail on the head, and she's incredibly capable in handling things. Far from being crushed by reality, she thrives, and those who tried to manipulate her are ultimately driven to despair by her. The plot is like a fast-paced, satisfying read, free of any frustrating twists and turns. The female lead doesn't suffer from internal conflict; she vents her anger and settles her scores immediately. The author's dialogue is masterful, both witty and hilarious, making you want to slap your thigh in frustration. If you enjoy stories where the protagonist isn't held back and their retorts are incredibly satisfying, this is for you—you're guaranteed a satisfying read!

15. 15 驯 Taming the Wild Becomes an Addiction 驯野成瘾 Ban Nuonuo般诺诺Modern Romance739k WordsCompleted [Best friends stealing each other's love interests] [Tense push and pull] [One heroine, multiple love interests] [Multiple jealousy-fueled showdowns] As Shen Yanzhi kissed her until she could barely breathe, Jiang Yaoyue struggled to turn her head. Gasping, she asked, "Doesn't it bother you? Me and Meng Huaiyu." At the mention of Meng Huaiyu, Shen Yanzhi stiffened noticeably. But soon he leaned in and bit hard into the side of her neck, his voice so hoarse it sent a shiver through her. "Don't me 21.3kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds
16. 16 乖 A Good Girl? No, I'm a Wild Rose Who Knows How to Entice 乖乖女？不，老娘是钓系野玫瑰 Black Peony黑芍药Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted New short drama: When the Moon Falls for the Rose A woman adored by all, a seductive and cunning beauty + male leads (all virgins) + sex without love + sizzling tension. What? You’re calling me a heartbreaker? No... I just love myself more! An Ruochu is the obedient adopted daughter of the An family. To her adoptive parents, she is nothing but an ATM to leech off of. She has always kept her head down and acted meek, as docile as a little lamb, but beneath the surface lies a heart full of cunnin 638Reads8.8Score14614d adds
17. 17 废 Wasteland Rose! 废土玫瑰！ Stardust Bunny星黛兔兔Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Over-the-top Mary Sue, gorgeous girl, adored by everyone, otome-game style, a huge battle for her affections, no strong female lead, my take on the post-apocalypse] Chu Yao can't open her eyes, but she's fully conscious. It seems she's being held right now, firmly trapped in a pair of strong arms. Chu Yao doesn't understand. Even in the seventh year of the apocalypse, when 60% of people have awakened supernatural abilities and are more than twice as strong as ordinary people, no man would s 23.9kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds
18. 18 末 After the Apocalypse, My Boss Asked Me to Spoil Him 末世后，老板让我疼疼他 One or Two, To Go一两打包Two Male Leads506k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + apocalypse + strong leads + reborn + 1v1 + devoted couple] A slow-burn romance in the apocalypse! They have zombies to fight, and love to fall in love. (The seme is reborn, with a secondary couple and a main cast) (Boss seme x white-haired uke, no role reversal) - Jiang Chuan is a white-haired buzz-cut bouncer at a bar. He can fight, he’s handsome, and he’s 185 centimeters tall, but he naturally looks grumpy. One morning, Jiang Chuan runs into a crazy man at a convenience s 9.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
19. 19 万 The Beloved Nanny Takes on the Rich, but She’s the Real Heiress 万人迷保姆斗豪门，她才是真千金 Mr. Wuyin五音先生Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Revenge + fake and real heiresses + a battleground of competing suitors] [The heroine is a seductive black lotus, hard-hearted to the end, with no morals and no limits] After getting her revenge, Jiang Wuxi looked back in surprise. She had thought no one would be left by her side, but somehow all the stepping stones and tools she had used in the past refused to leave her alone. They had once stood at the top of high society and looked down on her. Now they fought over each other for the chanc 22.1kReads9.3Score2.8k14d adds
20. 20 把 I Forced Myself on My Fiancé’s Twin Brother 把未婚夫双生子哥哥给强制了 Bubu Xing咘咘行Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted (Short drama adaptation now available) [Black Lotus vs. Icy Beauty, Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium, Brothers' Love Triangle] “Since we look exactly alike, will you take my place tonight?” On the night of her engagement, Yu Zheng overheard her boyfriend talking with his older brother at the doorway. After they left, she pretended not to know the difference, calling out her boyfriend's name as she drunkenly hooked her arms around the neck of his aloof, restrained older bro 3kReads8.2Score41514d adds
21. 21 修 The Cultivation World’s Most Popular Heartthrob Is Fishing in a Love War Again Today 修仙界万人迷今天也在修罗场钓鱼 Carp Beside Pisces Yi双鱼锦鲤伊身侧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Universal heartthrob + multiple male leads + sex without love + all characters are pure + sweet romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + love rivals everywhere] A 21st-century college student is bound to a fishpond System and moves among seven powerful men. She juggles the male leads while constantly changing her secret identities and frantically improving her cultivation. Just as Su Jiuyue successfully broke through to the Tribulation Transcendence stage, kicked all seven powerful men to the cu 2.6kReads9.0Score39214d adds
22. 22 穿 Transmigrate into a Book in the 1950s: The Green Tea Mother Marries Three Times, and the Supporting Female Lead Turns Her Life Around 穿书五零绿茶母亲三嫁女配翻身 A Promise with Wu Nianzhi伍念之约Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Like those stories about transmigrating to the 1950s and awakening to the truth, Qian Jinjin and her green-tea mother, Qian Duoduo, are both villainesses. They’re sent to a labor camp and die miserably. Qian Jinjin grumbles to herself: “Why am I so unlucky? I’ve transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old. At least I brought along her farm space. Oh, no, Mom and I are both doomed villainesses!” Qian Duoduo also thinks to herself: “Hmph, I’ve awakened. I can’t let us keep suffering like this. I 2.9kReads8.6Score20414d adds
23. 23 末 Apocalyptic Villainess? I Enslaved the Male and Female Leads 末世女配？我奴役了男女主 Mo Qingqing墨清清Sci-Fi & Apocalypse626k WordsCompleted [No CP + feel-good power fantasy + strong female lead + zombies + mutated plants and animals + transmigration + rebirth + ensemble cast + aloof and sharp-tongued + germaphobic princess syndrome] After transmigrating into the apocalypse, while everyone else stockpiles supplies, Lan Xi, being a zombie, coolly stockpiles duck blood. The Heavenly Dao assigned her an identity: the younger sister of the male lead's best friend. Her brother's fire ability lets him make spicy sizzling duck blood. Delici 6.7kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
24. 24 挖 You Want to Dig Out My Golden Core for the Heroine? I’ll Send the Whole Sect into My Imperial Banner 挖我金丹给女主？全宗进我人皇幡 That Mountain Far Away远方那座山Ancient Romance942k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [Morally Gray] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Self-Righteous] [No Romance] Jia Ying transmigrates into a cultivation novel, becoming the vicious villainess who serves as a foil to the heroine, Ruan Jiaojiao. After her golden core is ripped out, she looks at her mixed spiritual roots and damaged foundation, then resolutely embarks on the path of demonic cultivation! You dare rip out my golden core? Then the whole sect can go into my Human Emperor Banner! By day, she exudes the r 50.5kReads9.1Score7k14d adds
25. 25 分 A Breakup Revenge Tale: Awakening and Returning 分手复仇录：觉醒归来 Kusaka Kusenryu草鹿久千流Urban1.0M WordsCompleted I've got a new story out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it! Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 22.9kReads7.8Score2.3k14d adds

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    Enjoyable from beginning to end

26. 26 穿 Transmigrated into a Korean Manhwa, I Began My Conquest 穿越韩漫后，开始攻略之旅 Zihhao on the Attack进击的子豪Urban578k WordsOngoing [Korean Webtoon Style + Lots of Beauties + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Plot + Over a Hundred Gorgeous Character Illustrations] Lin Xiangyu was lying in bed scrolling through Douyin when he unexpectedly got the chance to choose a world to transmigrate into. After careful consideration, Lin Xiangyu chose the world of movies and TV dramas. But after transmigrating, he saw the beauty before him and her legs straight out of a Korean webtoon, and was completely stunned. Where the heck have I ended up? I 946Reads6.9Score10214d adds
27. 27 别 Don’t Mess with His Little Darling 别惹他的小可怜 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published under the title Blazing Sun] [Cocky, unruly, flirtatious young master from Beijing’s elite circles x delicate yet resilient top student who’s been bullied] [Campus Romance x Healing x Top Students x Mutual Devotion] Tang Yu is the top student at Qingyuan High School, but she has endured years of bullying. When she’s driven to the brink, she sets her sights on the new transfer student. He’s cocky enough and wild enough. That day, bruised from head to toe, 47.8kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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    Tang Yu struggled desperately, but her frail body was no match for the restraint of several girls. Her school uniform jacket was roughly ripped open, buttons popping off and rolling into the filthy puddle. "Help—!" Her voice was hoarse and desperate, but no one ever passed through this secluded alley. Just as Tang Yu was about to break down— "Bang!" A loud crash, and a trash can at the alley entrance was kicked over. Everyone paused, instinctively turning around. In the backlight, a tall, slender figure leaned lazily against the wall, a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers, the embers flickering. "Tsk." The boy's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a hint of impatient malice. "Zhou... Zhou Xunwen?!" Meng Shirui's face instantly turned deathly pale. In Tang Yu's blurred vision, the top student who always wore a neat school uniform and gold-rimmed glasses was now wearing a black jacket, the collar loose, revealing his collarbone. He slowly took off his glasses and casually tossed them to his follower behind him. "You dare touch my person?" Meng Shirui panicked: "Brother Xunwen, let me explain, it was this bitch—" *Slap!* A hard slap landed on her face. Zhou Xunwen flicked his wrist, his eyes sinister: "Did I tell you to speak?" The entire alley fell silent. Tang Yu stared blankly at this unfamiliar Zhou Xunwen— He squatted down and gently wiped the mud off her face with his fingertips, his movements incredibly gentle. "Poor little thing." He chuckled, but a chilling possessiveness surged in his eyes. "I told you not to get first place, why didn't you listen?" Tang Yu trembled. The real devil was never Meng Shirui.

28. 28 不 Forever Faithful to Her 不渝她 Zhao Yu昭予Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted After moving in together, Shu Yu and Jiang Yan continued to have a wonderful relationship. One day, she accidentally discovered that he had kept an old ID photo of her from years ago, from a time when they didn't even know each other. When she woke up again, she had transmigrated back to her high school days. This time, she took the initiative to get close to him, uncover the feelings the boy kept hidden, and fill in the gaps in their past. Jiang Yan was patient and restrained. When taking thing 961Reads9.1Score11614d adds

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    These two books are basically devoid of plot holes, but they're still worth recommending!

29. 29 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 30.8kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
30. 30 考 After I Got Into Qingbei, My Underworld Boss Dad Got So Mad He Landed in the ICU 考上清北后，黑道老爹气进ICU Dust, Dust, Dust, Dust, Dust, Dust微尘尘尘尘尘尘Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama in production] [Comedy]+ [Laid-back]+ [Positive energy] Lu Chen transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the only son of the Lu family, the biggest underworld clan in the country! Going back to his great-grandfather’s generation, his great-grandfather was an arms dealer. His grandfather was a mafia boss, and his father was the godfather of the entire country. But in Lu Chen’s generation, he declares that he’s going to study hard, become a beacon of righteousness, and give back 3.6kReads8.3Score38214d adds

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    The monitor's shrill siren pierced the luxurious hospital room as Lu Chen's fingers twitched—then, he heard a nurse scream, "Young Master's pants..." Before his vision could focus, a line of bloody text exploded before his eyes: [Remaining lifespan: 4 minutes 23 seconds]. "Holy crap!" He was clearly hit on the head during the dockside shootout last night, how did he wake up as a vegetable? Even more absurd was the damn system in his mind, still bearing the ridiculous title of [Brain Constant Temperature Storage Room (ProMaxPlus+ Large Memory Version)]. The heart rate monitor in the living room suddenly beeped loudly. Lu Chen struggled to get up, but heard his confidant's wailing outside the door: "Brother Chen! You're finally awake! That batch of goods..." [Remaining lifespan: 1 minute 07 seconds] The system panel suddenly flashed a blood-red notification: [Host's current identity detected as 'gangster,' triggering lifespan reduction mechanism.] Solution: Enroll in school immediately to extend lifespan. Lu Chen stared at the decreasing numbers, then suddenly threw off the covers—forget about school, just survive these four minutes!

31. 31 官 Raising Daiyu as a High-Ranking Official 官居一品养黛玉 Xiao Yuanning笑苑宁Female-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber as someone never mentioned in the original novel. My only golden finger is the ability to choose one person to visit in a dream every ten years. After years of diligent study, Lin Dan, a humanities student, finally saves Daiyu and rises from a commoner to the highest rank of official. P.S. The male lead is Lin Dan, and the female lead is my adorable little Daiyu. But they are not a couple!!!! He’s just an uncle raising his niece!! The male lead will 12.3kReads8.5Score82114d adds

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    Beautiful and well-written

32. 32 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    "The End of Ten Days" On the morning mist of the seventh day, Zhao Jiuniang discovered that the water stains on the well platform had frozen into the shape of the number "3". The village elders said this was the "end-of-day count". Ten years ago, Lijia'ao, on the other side of the mountain, started with the number "10" and subtracted day by day until the last number disappeared, and the entire village was swallowed by thick fog. Now it was their turn. The weight on Wang the butcher's scale had turned upside down last night, and all the scale marks had become inverted "10s"; on the embroiderer's frame, the silk thread itself embroidered "Seventh day, avoid sharpening knives"; even the children in the school were writing that they dreamed of nine coffins floating in black water, the missing one engraved with their own name. Zhao Jiuniang clutched the old almanac in her arms, which she had picked up from the ruins of Lijia'ao. The last page was written in blood: "Tenth day, the fog can speak." The fog thickened further, and this time she saw clearly: a pair of shoes in the fog—they belonged to her youngest son, who had been missing for three days. The number on the well platform had somehow changed to "2".

33. 33 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.3kReads9.4Score13k14d adds

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    It's packed with jokes and gags, it's hilarious! If you're looking for something to read, you absolutely must check it out, this novel is just too good!

34. 34 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 35.1kReads9.2Score4.5k14d adds

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    The author's writing is excellent. It's mainly a female ensemble piece, a story about a little maid rising step by step to success. It features a strong female lead but without any special abilities. The female lead is purely intelligent, not love-struck, and there are no illogical plot points. Overall, it's a slow-paced and enjoyable read!

35. 35 生 Born Ordinary, I Still Choose to Save Myself and Become King 生而平凡，偏要自渡为王 Beneath the Swaying Tree摇曳的树下Modern Romance271k WordsOngoing [Clear-eyed heroine vs. scheming ex vs. gentle veterinarian vs. unhinged madman] Being ordinary is not my sin. Lin Xiaoman is an ordinary person whom life has trampled into the mud. She has no powerful family, no golden finger, only a crushing burden on her shoulders, humiliation at the hands of her ex-boyfriend’s family, and the cold shock of her aunt’s sudden death. Gentleness? Kindness? Those are just costumes she wears for the world. When her boundaries are ground to dust, she chooses to cla 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Realistic, unconventional, and not a wish-fulfillment story. Slow-paced, depicting ordinary life. There might be a touch of angst. The angst isn't about romantic love, but rather the kind of angst we might encounter in real life. For the female protagonist, home is both warmth and pressure. Because she's so clear-headed, she's indifferent to everything. The female protagonist isn't perfect; she's complex. She has her own selfish motives, isn't blindly kind, but prioritizes her own well-being; she has her own ambitions and will use everyone to achieve her goals; she gets tired, and when she's tired, she just lounges around... She has love, resentment, and prejudice towards her ex-boyfriend who is so different from her... In short, everyone in the story has a complex side. Because it's told from the female protagonist's perspective, what you see may not be the whole truth.

36. 36 三 Three Kingdoms: Rising from the Refugees 三国之从流民开始逆袭 Who Will Go with the Bright Moon to Eternal Life谁共明月赴长生Historical560k WordsCompleted [Transmigration and comeback] [Slow-burn realism] [Resilience and growth] [War epic] [Ensemble cast and fiery passion] [Decisive and ruthless] A modern soul falls into Liangzhou at the end of the Han dynasty, becoming a refugee among the bones by the roadside. From merely trying to survive in a chaotic age to fighting bloody battles on the frontier with a spear in hand. Wu Ge fights his way forward through bloodshed, until he leads several hundred battered soldiers and a thousand starving civili 151Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No jokes, which means it takes a lot of effort from the main character.

37. 37 我EN My Steady Farming Path to Immortality 我的种田流修仙太稳健了 Blue and White青白Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life farming + steady cultivation + no female lead, multiple dao companions + System + hoarding hamster] While fellow prodigies from my sect are blinded by greed and slaughter each other over opportunities in secret realms, I have been watering my radishes with spirit spring water in the spirit fields for three hundred years. While demonic cultivator overlords blood-sacrifice a million cultivators, I am using demon-binding ropes made from immortal vines to build a fence around my spiri 92.6kReads8.3Score10.4k14d adds

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    A slow-burn, farming and cultivation novel! The plot is reasonable and the story is fast-paced. No forced stupidity! The protagonist is genuinely reliable! He has a cheat-like advantage! Interesting and not boring!

38. 38 天 Celestial Lord: It All Starts with Getting Things for Free 天尊：从白嫖开始 Chili-Burned Butt Hurts火烧海椒屁股痛Urban130k WordsOngoing I am the Most Benevolent Heavenly Venerable! My word is final, and not even eight horses can drag it back! I said I wouldn't freeload, so I won't. Don't you dare slander me. “Brother, relax... I won't freeload!” “Miss, relax... I really won't freeload!” Everyone knows I'm a man of my word! Heaven and earth can attest to my kindness! What... You don't believe me? Then I'll send you down to meet them. —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 诡 Eerie Tattoos 诡纹 Daoist of Jiangnan江南道长Mystery3.9M WordsCompleted My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but the things he tattooed were seriously sinister… 7.5kReads9.1Score78314d adds

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    It's so beautiful, a little scary but absolutely gorgeous! I've rewatched it so many times!!! The Tang family's ancestral tattoo shop doesn't just tattoo designs, it tattoos forbidden things to change fate! Our Tang family are descendants of Mingxi, the most beautiful woman in the Chiyou tribe who invented the eerie tattoos and passed them down through generations. The village chief's wife had been infertile for years, so Grandpa tattooed a closed-eyed Guanyin on her back. The needle wasn't dipped in ordinary ink, but in virgin blood mixed with incense ash. That very night, she dreamt of Guanyin entering her arms, and a month later she became pregnant. But on the day of delivery, she screamed for three days and three nights. When the midwife cut open her clothes, she was horrified to find—the Guanyin on her back was weeping! Ultimately, the woman died from postpartum hemorrhage, but the newborn girl's back remained smooth, as if the cannibalistic tattoo had never existed… A thug forced Grandpa to tattoo Guan Gong, and when Grandpa used corpse oil mixed with cinnabar to apply the needle, the needle suddenly burst. Seven days later, Rascal Qiang was hacked to death in a casino. During the autopsy, the forensic doctor was so shocked that he fell to the ground – the Guan Gong statue on the victim's back had bloodshot pupils, and the Green Dragon Crescent Blade was stained with fresh blood! Even more bizarrely, the murder weapon was his favorite machete, with the words "Loyalty and Righteousness" engraved on the hilt… Would you dare to get a forbidden curse tattooed on your skin?

40. 40 我 I Really Do Have a Soft-Rice-Eating King System 我真有一个软饭王系统 Song Xiangbai宋象白Urban2.0M WordsCompleted “Over 99 percent of the Host’s cells are dormant. You meet the basic requirements for living off others. Bind the system?” “Yes, yes! Bind it, right away!” Warning: To successfully live off others, you must first learn self-discipline!!! Warning: It’s a soft life, but you’ll still have to work hard. If you don’t like workaholics, don’t open this. Warning: The protagonist will live off lots of people (and animals). If that bothers you, don’t click. 112kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds

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    I think most of the novels are fairly normal and quite enjoyable. You could give them a try.

41. 41 哥 After Her Brother Was Reborn and Turned Dark, the Adored Little Princess Melted His Heart! 哥哥重生黑化后，被团宠小公主萌翻了！ Baili Sha百里砂Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite + adorable baby + daily life and family bonds at the heart of it + healing + supporting characters reborn + a real three-and-a-half-year-old] Zhu Zhu is widely considered the luckiest child in all the capital when it comes to being born into a good family. Her father wields immense political power, her mother is richer than the whole realm, her uncle is a brave and skilled warrior, and her many older cousins treasure her like a jewel. Even the emperor treats her like his own 40.6kReads9.5Score8k14d adds
42. 42 全EN High Seas Survival: I Start with a Ghost Ship 全民大航海，我开局一条幽灵船 Newly Bought Peaches新买的桃子Sports2.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Voyage of the Dread Sea is now available on major platforms. [Seafaring] [Survival] [Disasters] [Shipbuilding] [Talents] [Cthulhu Mythos] [One Female Lead] Everyone transmigrates, and Yang Yi, as a player, is forced to join a global seafaring survival game. Some lucky players get special ships. Like the Iron Will, armed to the teeth. Like the Gale, which rides the wind and waves and is almost impossible to spot. Like the Ironhead, with its massive ram and a charge that n 271.4kReads9.4Score27.8k14d adds

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    In *The Terrifying Voyage*, when the Black Pearl's anchor chain jammed for the third time, the boatswain discovered that what was tangled in the chain wasn't seaweed, but a severed finger adorned with a wedding ring. The nautical chart in the captain's cabin was bleeding, and where the "safe route" had been marked, countless faces appeared—crew members of the first seven missing ships. Last night, the compass on deck spun wildly, its needle finally nailing to due west. But due west on the chart clearly marked the forbidden waters known as the "Sea of No Return." Even more chilling was the cargo hold. The enslaved Africans who were supposed to be transported to the colonies had all turned into empty sacks this morning, their bottoms lined with silvery-white scales. The lookout suddenly screamed, pointing to the horizon. There floated a ghost ship, its sails embroidered with skulls, seawater dripping from their eye sockets—and the ship's silhouette was identical to the Black Pearl's. The captain reached for the Bible at his waist, only to find a piece of human skin with teeth marks tucked inside, on which was written in blood: "Thirteenth port, time to change the offering."

43. 43 暗 A Secret Crush Is Like a Sugar-Sweet Star! 暗恋是颗星星糖！ Zhe Qian折浅Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle, and soft-spoken heroine x roguishly handsome flirt] [College romance | Mutual pining comes true | Both leads are each other's first | Sweet romance | Flirty and romantic] In high school, Tan Xuze was a born winner, with a top-tier family and looks to match. His grades were always at the top, and everyone adored him. Shu Mian wasn't one of the stars surrounding him, and she never dared hope her secret crush would ever see the light of day. At college, Tan Xuze was still the cente 22.8kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds

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    So sweet! This "burglary-themed" romance novel is incredibly addictive. Unrequited love is bittersweet, but the interactions between the leads are filled with rosy, pink bubbles. The overall writing style is humorous, reducing the bitterness of unrequited love. It doesn't use the pain of unrequited love to overshadow the sweetness of romance; instead, it directly expresses the happiness felt because of the other person. This expression doesn't feel insufficient; rather, it feels overflowing with happiness. The plot flows smoothly, without any melodramatic clichés or awful moments. The characters of the leads are also very well-developed. The female lead is cute and resilient, while the male lead appears cold but is actually a hopeless romantic. Watching their interactions makes me smile like a proud aunt; the sweetness level is off the charts. So far, this is undoubtedly the sweetest novel of its kind I've read this year, bar none. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story. Highly recommended!!!

44. 44 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds

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    No jokes, but it's still great to watch.

45. 45 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 34.1kReads9.4Score3.4k14d adds
46. 46 茑 Cypress Vine 茑萝 Twilight Bird暮乐鸟Ancient Romance35k WordsCompleted A Luo was sold as a child bride when she was young, and her husband is a simpleton. Her in-laws beat and berate her, leaving her miserable and without hope for the future. She wants to escape that household every moment of every day, but the law forbids women from establishing their own households unless they give birth to a son and register the household in his name. But her husband doesn’t even know how to sleep with a woman, so how is she supposed to have a son? A kind person in the village i 178Reads9.6Score10314d adds

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    I recommend these three books!

47. 47 穿 Reborn as the Villain's Sister, the Divine Doctor Princess Tears Up the Script 穿成反派亲妹，神医王妃手撕剧本 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Ye Yunmian awakened to the plot and discovered that her entire family were destined to be cannon fodder in a book. Her eldest brother is fierce and violent, picking fights with everyone until he gradually becomes twisted and ends up dying without a whole corpse. Her second brother was kidnapped as a child, poisoned, and turned into the male lead's obedient lackey! Her little brother is a coward who clings to life. He sides with whoever seems strongest and could be dragged out as 23kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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    🌸The female lead's growth is exhilarating, with every plot twist. The tension between powerful rivalries intertwined with tender affection keeps the story fast-paced, making it a must-watch for those who stay up all night! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

48. 48 仙 Above the Immortals 仙人之上 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincible protagonist, no System, no brainless characters, and no wish-fulfillment. Read at your own discretion.) The ancient Immortal Court had crumbled into ruins, and the immortals of old had fallen into slumber. The world changed with every passing day, and seas became fields. All that remained of ancient times existed only in myths. Thousands of years later, the ruins of the Immortal Court once more rose above the nine heavens, and the sleeping immortals be 60.3kReads9.3Score5.6k14d adds

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    I read for five hours, and then Dog Brother and Qiu Brother went offline. I cried my eyes out 💦 I absolutely love the cripple, the idiot, Wu Qianqiu, Zhao Qiansun, Old Man An, the madman, and Tongtong. The theme is fresh and engaging, but I have a feeling it's going to get nerfed later on, so I'm both scared and eager to read on.

49. 49 我EN My Arrival in the Matrix Universe 我降临在矩阵宇宙 Wang Zilü王自律Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted A young man arrives in this Matrix Universe, carrying a lantern. Inside it are his twelve manifested personalities. They weep, and they shine. He sets the lantern on the ground, lighting a small space around him. Before him, the continent falls, flames soar into the sky, and sixty million people plunge into the abyss. I am both the destroyer of this universe and its savior. 23.8kReads9.6Score2.8k14d adds
50. 50 糙 After Losing His Memory, the Gruff Officer Only Wants to Cuddle His Wicked Wife 糙汉军官失忆后，只和恶妻贴贴 Jiujiu Jia玖玖嘉Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted [1970s setting + delicate, willful heroine + amnesiac pilot hero + forced love + both leads are sexually inexperienced] The moment she opened her eyes, Bai Jiaojiao had transmigrated into The Dominating Love of the 1970s. She was now the vicious supporting character who used every trick in the book to marry the Villain and maintain her wealthy lifestyle, then tried to seduce a string of men when she couldn't win his heart, making him a cuckold again and again before he finally killed her. Just a 2kReads8.3Score23814d adds

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