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1. 151 糟 Rotten Potatoes, Stale Cornbread, and a Brat in Tow: Get Lost! 糟土豆，烂窝头，带着拖油瓶滚球 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Urban161k WordsCompleted In 1975, Zhao Jianguo is reborn on a heated brick bed. Before him are four frail daughters and a dilapidated thatched hut. In his previous life, his adopted son buried him alive. Only as he lay dying did he learn that none of the boy's blood was his, and that his daughters were the ones who truly cared. In this life, he sees through his wife's affair and the boy born from it. He resolves to divorce her, kick the boy out, and make his own way. By chance, he gains memories of the future and gets a 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 被 Abandoned on Wolf Mountain, She Thrives by Taming Beasts 被扔狼山她靠驭兽风生水起 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted As the Great Zhou dynasty's power waned, a prophecy spread: “When the spirit maiden appears, the realm will know peace.” Shen Zhiwei, a modern doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrated into the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, abandoned on Wolf Mountain and clinging to life. At a moment of mortal danger, she accidentally awakened an ancient spirit beast's pocket realm. Within it, she could use a sacred spring to grow medicinal herbs, tame all manner of beasts, and hone her 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 寒 A Scholar from a Humble Family, Inventing Things in Ancient Times 寒门探花，我在古代搞发明 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted Amid the aristocratic clans' power struggles in the Dayin Dynasty, A Fu, a girl from a humble family, once died a tragic death as the Song family's fake heiress. Reborn, she rejects the Song family and enters the Yun household as a concubine-born daughter. By chance, she gains the knowledge of a modern top student: she can study the classics and history, crack mechanisms, and solve problems with physics, medicine, and more. These abilities help her distinguish herself in household and palace int 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 喵 The Cat Consort Reigns Supreme 喵妃在上 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted Qin Li, emperor of the Great Qin Dynasty, is a violent, unhinged tyrant, and the titles he gives his concubines are bizarre. Modern woman Qi Miao is murdered and finds her soul transported into the body of the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor. She stutters and has a sharp tongue. Whenever she curses someone with bad luck, her curse is sure to come true. She also faces plots by enemies of the marquis's household. Then she unexpectedly acquires a golden finger. This golden f 5Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 重 Reborn and Married a Educated Youth, Leaving Her Ex-Husband Stunned 重生后嫁知青，前夫傻眼了 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted Su Wanqing was reborn in 1969 in Qingxi Town, Jiangnan, during the final years of the campaign sending educated youth to the countryside. In her previous life, her husband, Jiang Yuancheng, and her sister-in-law, Shen Lanzhi, had killed her. Reborn, she was starving and freezing, and her former husband even interfered with her arranged marriage. By chance, she rescued Lu Chengzhou, an educated youth who had fallen into the water, and the two agreed to marry so they could weather the hardships to 55Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 156 重 Reborn in the 80s, the Family's Beloved, Leading Everyone to Prosperity 重生80团宠，带领全家致富 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted In 1985, in a small city in the south, Lin Yao was reborn. In her previous life, she had mistaken the wealthy Chen family for her own, leading to the deaths of her adoptive parents. After returning to the past, she rejected the Chen family's offer to claim her and protected the poor but loving Lin family. By chance, she gained memories of her previous life, giving her the ability to foresee business opportunities and crises. She used those memories to spot opportunities in matsutake mushrooms an 2Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 八 The Eight-Year-Old Little Ancestor Who Tames Spoiled Brats 八岁小祖宗专治败家子 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Urban162k WordsCompleted In the modern-day wealthy Chen family, eight-year-old Chen Jinghuai is the reincarnation of the Ninth Prince from ancient times. He faces schemes from his cousins in the third branch and his uncle and aunt in the second branch, while the family business is in decline. Then he unexpectedly awakens the Golden Eye and an Appraisal System. The Golden Eye can see through objects and appraise treasures, and unlocks the Eye of Retrospection, while the System can assist with appraisals and issue mission 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 八 The Eight-Year-Old Investing Pro Who Makes Everyone Rich 八岁天才投资王，理财带飞全场 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Urban167k WordsCompleted In the modern city, the economy was constantly shifting. In his previous life, Shen Yan was a Wall Street investor who died after a disastrous trade. Reborn at the age of eight, he faced a crisis of trust within his family and struggled to put his investment skills to use. Then he unexpectedly gained the “Wealth Awakening” System. The System set tasks based on real economic events, guiding him in navigating the markets, and could unlock new modules to help him handle crises. This gave Shen Yan a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 小 A Little Dancer’s Song and Dance 小小伴舞踏歌行 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted Music and dance flourished in the Great Sheng Dynasty, and the fortunes of those registered in the music rolls depended on their dancing skills. Lin Zhixia was reborn as a seven-year-old orphan girl on the music rolls. Her family had fallen into ruin, her mother was timid, and her aunt was greedy. By chance, memories of her past life as a dance champion gave her the chance to turn her life around. Drawing on modern ingenuity and the muscle memory of her former life, she started as a backup dance 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 流 Exiled to the Northern Frontier, I Defy Fate with the Language of All Things 流放北境，我靠万物语逆天改命 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Dayin Dynasty, the court fell into chaos and natural disasters struck one after another. The Su clan was convicted for speaking out and exiled to the northern frontier. The family's youngest daughter, Su Mingyue, was possessed by the female protagonist and awakened the ability to speak with all things. At the time, the whole family was being transported in prison carts. Their journey into exile was full of danger, with bandits, droughts, wolf packs, and more threatening 1Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 直 Live Crime Solving: I Can Read the Language of Corpses 直播探案，我能读懂尸体语言 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Mystery160k WordsCompleted In Jiangcheng, a city shrouded in fog year-round, criminal police officer Qin Ming gets lost while chasing a fugitive. By chance, he gains the “All-Purpose Side Job” System. Completing tasks unlocks skills and rewards. It all begins with a riverside fishing task to retrieve a body and find an object, leading him to solve a cold case and unexpectedly go viral. Using skills such as “microexpression analysis” and “interpreting the language of corpses,” he livestreams investigations while taking on —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 162 小 Little One Hunts in the Mountains, Serving Fierce Beasts for Dinner 小不点进山打猎，山野猛兽端上桌 Little Snow Fluff小雪绒Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted During the Tianqi era of the Great Zhou dynasty, Ye Xiaohua, the youngest daughter of the Ye family in Qingshan Village, transmigrated into this world. Her father was gravely injured and unconscious, her mother was frail and often ill, and the greedy, biased elders of the family made life hard for the Ye family. By chance, Ye Xiaohua obtained a god-tier survival System. Completing tasks like surviving in the wilderness, hunting, and cooking earned her supplies and skill boosts. With the System's 10Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 修 The Divine Strategy for Cultivation 修仙御神策 A Fan Niu阿凡牛Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Comedy]+ [Sharp-Tongued]+ [Unhinged]+ [Gets Better as It Goes] [The story progresses from campus to the Underworld, the Immortal Realm, the Celestial Court, the Primordial World, and the Hongmeng Realm. The pacing is a little slow, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing.] “Big Sis, that guy over there is a Golden Core expert. We can’t beat him, so let’s run!” “Big Sis, listen to me. I know this is urgent, but that person is a Saint. If we don’t run, we’ll die!” His sister raised an eyebrow. 73Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    You can give it a try.

14. 164 阿 A Bao Isn’t Stupid 阿宝不傻 Spring-Tinged Words蘸春词8k WordsCompleted Bao Is Not Stupid 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It took me three years to learn how to dig a hole, just to bury this cannibalistic village.

15. 165 魔 The Devil’s Pawnshop 魔鬼典当铺 Ballad of Falling Blossoms落花谣21k WordsCompleted The Devil’s Pawnshop —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 166 姜 Jiang Zaozao 姜早早 Ballad of Falling Blossoms落花谣8k WordsCompleted Jiang Zaozao 14Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 爸 Mom and Dad, Here Comes the Son You Wanted 爸妈，你们要的儿子来了 Ballad of Falling Blossoms落花谣9k WordsCompleted Mom, Dad, the son you wanted is here. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 我 My Mom Posted Anonymously, Telling Me to Die 我妈发匿名帖让我去死 Ballad of Falling Blossoms落花谣11k WordsCompleted My Mom Posted Anonymously Telling Me To Die —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 310.7kReads9.8Score31.1kShelves

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    They're all pretty good, and they're all finished, so you can binge-watch them all.

20. 170 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
21. 171 我 My Wife Is the Eastern Jin Dynasty's Number One Female Demon 我老婆是东晋第一女魔头 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical2.6M WordsOngoing The kings of the Sima clan turned their blades on one another. The northern barbarians ate their fill of human flesh. The aristocratic families fled south in terror. The starving commoners boiled their children in pots. Heroes fought for their lives on the battlefield, while nobles got high in their palaces. Sons killed fathers, younger brothers killed older brothers, daughters became slaves, and men became concubines... This absurd age was one long debauch. Tang Yu: “I just want to protect myse 121.2kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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    🤔 Various types

22. 172 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
23. 173 百 Ghosts in the Apocalypse: I Became the Strongest Ghost Tamer 百鬼末世：我成了最强御鬼师 Yi People's Firelight彝人烟火Mystery2.9M WordsOngoing [A Full 1,000 Types of Ghosts] Mysterious ghosts include Jin Buhuan, the White Bone Bodhisattva, the Earthly Branches War Lord, and the Blood-Drop Plum Blossom. The powerful ones include Asura, Rakshasa, the Butcher, the Martial Champion, and the Emperor. The eerie ones include Painted Skin, the Red Robe, the Chubby Baby, the Coroner, the Flower-Waisted Bride, the Embalmer, and the Ever-Burning Lamp. Every type has its own evolution path: Drowned Ghost → Water Monkey → Kappa → ? (There’s more af 115kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
24. 174 大EN The Great Emperors' Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Mad 大帝禁区：师傅死后，我疯了 Bashu Red Bean巴蜀红豆Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [At the end of the immortal path, who stands supreme? One glimpse of red hair, and the Dao is lost.] (Not a wish-fulfillment novel. A brain-teasing, increasingly captivating long story.) “My eldest senior brother is reborn. In his previous life, he was an ancient-era Great Emperor.” “My second senior brother transmigrated from another world, one where technology and shady shortcuts coexist.” “Our junior sister is the little princess of the Ji family, peerless in swordsmanship and unrivaled in ta 36.4kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
25. 175 安 Diary of a Soldier in Anxi 安西兵日记 Fan Xiu凡秀Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty, this is a world without magic or battle aura, without cannons or muskets, without anyone invincible under heaven or any prophetic geniuses. People here grow old, fall ill, and die. They bleed and get hurt, act foolishly and make mistakes, and find themselves helpless and lost. Here, there are passionate brothers and tender romances, longing for one's homeland and the harsh reality of the battlefield… 15.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
26. 176 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
27. 177 重 Reborn: I Doted on My Wife and Kids and Shocked the Whole Village 重生：我宠老婆孩子震惊全村 Ye Xiaolou叶小楼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn Romance + Regretful Scumbag + 1980s Dad Life + Devoted Husband, One Heroine + Satisfying Read + Cozy Daily Life + Healing] Chen Sanye, the village's notorious hooligan, suddenly changed after a night of heavy drinking! The idle, foul-mouthed delinquent became polite. He was not only hardworking, but even learned how to make money! He stopped barking orders at his pretty, mute wife and began speaking to her softly and treating her with the utmost tenderness. The neighbors were baffled. Ha 36.8kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
28. 178 点 The Way of Restraint 点道为止 Meng Ru Shen Ji梦入神机Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Meng Ru Shen Ji brings back the spirit of Dragon and Snake! A high school student stumbles into the world of traditional martial arts, and from then on, rises like a dragon amid the storm, surpassing the limits of the human body, taking on artificial intelligence, and shaping the fate of the world! What exactly is kung fu? Flashy moves, or a way to kill? Are the techniques forged through three thousand years of cold-weapon warfare and countless private brawls really a scam? In this book, Meng Ru 23.5kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
29. 179 我 My Landlord Is a Pop Idol 我的房东是偶像歌手 131313Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Gu Zhinan transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes an online novelist. Could his beautiful landlady really be a washed-up idol singer? One day, she leaves her guitar in the living room... "I can't write songs. I'm just a novelist. I was only messing around." That is, until his landlady is left stunned by the song Gu Zhinan wrote. "Didn't you say you couldn't write songs?" "I know a little, I know a little." 52kReads9.2Score5.8kShelves

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