I've Read for Over 10,000 Hours and I'm Still in a Reading Slump. Please Recommend Something 一万多个小时老书虫真的书荒，求书

1. 1 胎 Born into the 1960s, I Was Tricked While Dating, So I Ran Off Pregnant 胎穿六零谈恋爱被骗，我带球跑了 A Glutinous Rice Sausage一根糯米肠Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted As Qing University’s heartthrob, Xiao Yichen is elegant and dazzling, and countless girls are infatuated with him. Lu Qingqian, an orphan of a fallen hero who lives with her grandfather, spends all day buried in her studies. The two have nothing in common, yet a bet turns them into a couple. Their relationship seems like a terrible match to everyone else, but Lu Qingqian has never been happier. One day, Lu Qingqian learns the truth about their relationship. Her friend Lin Yi says, “Brother Chen, 7.8kReads8.0Score476Shelves

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   After realizing her love was a gamble, the female lead decided to make the male lead experience the taste of being abandoned. Once he fell in love with her, she decisively went abroad. 🤩

2. 2 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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   A top-notch read! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a high-quality, intelligent, engaging, logically sound, and vividly portrayed novel! A nearly million-word completed work, "Emperor Renzu of Tang" boasts both historical fiction and serious drama quality! All foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no disappointing ending. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military campaigns, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. The writing is astonishing, the scope grand, the themes lofty, the thoughts profound, the author possesses solid knowledge, a deep cultural foundation, and masterful political maneuvering. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

3. 3 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   The only book I stayed up all night reading this year. I never imagined a book like this would appear on Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform). It's the pinnacle of sweet, angsty, and intellectually stimulating contemporary romance with two strong leads. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author has a deep literary foundation, far surpassing novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is passionate, but not mindless. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. Suitable for discerning, seasoned readers; a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, not clichéd. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read. It has a grand scope, and reading it will give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten. You'll come back to thank me after you finish reading it.

4. 4 长 Longevity: A Well-Connected Immortal Court Official Slacks Off in the Mortal Realm 长生：仙庭关系户下界摸鱼 Core of Chaos混沌核心Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Immortal cultivation + no System + not a power fantasy + slow-paced + no female lead + pseudo-ensemble cast. Read with care if this isn’t your thing.] The mighty will of Heaven shines like a mirror, illuminating the causes and effects binding immortals and mortals alike. The countless living beings are like grains of sand, ground into the ashes of tribulation beneath mountains and rivers. A mysterious mirror hangs among the highest heavens, reflecting the lives of all beings in the Three Realm 215.1kReads9.0Score15.3kShelves

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   For readers who want to avoid pitfalls and jump in precisely: Let me clarify the highlights and potential pitfalls in advance—slow pacing, no female lead, pseudo-ensemble cast; proceed with caution if you dislike these. However, the strengths outweigh the weaknesses: a grand yet realistic world-building, an engaging "fate attribute" system that feels like a game, a plot packed with foreshadowing, a protagonist with a Celestial Court backing who doesn't mindlessly overpower himself, clear character development, and a well-developed 1.7 million-word story that's worth savoring slowly.

5. 5 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.8kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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   A story about a mentally ill patient versus a cold, domineering CEO – highly recommended for those looking for something to read! The author's writing is superb, the plot is fast-paced and not just mindless entertainment, perfect for readers who enjoy unconventional storylines. It has a touch of arranged marriage followed by love, and while there's some angst towards the end, it has a happy ending.

6. 6 天 A Baby Falls from the Sky, and Daddy Says I'm a Dragon 天降奶包，爹爹说我是条龙 Cheng Cheng Qian橙橙千Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone's Darling + Adorable Baby + No Romance] Fu Jinli is a dragon, but his father is human. The emperor of the Great Qi had ruled for six years without an heir, and everyone at court was worried sick. Then one day, the stern emperor sat high upon his throne, cradling a three- or four-year-old toddler in his arms. The little girl wore fine silk clothes and smiled sweetly at everyone she met. The ministers: Wonderful! Heaven has blessed our Great Qi. The little princess beat the Left Chan 33.1kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves

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   It's a little pear! It's so cute, I love it! I've washed it three times already! 🥰

7. 7 遗 Life in Ancient Times as a Posthumous Child 遗腹子的古代生活 Cheng Shu Ju程书橘Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [No golden finger + farming + imperial examinations + alternate history + court politics in the later stages + everyday family life] He wakes up as the posthumous son of a county deputy in the Great Zhou dynasty. He may not be born into an official family, but surely the assets his father left behind are enough to make this only child rich. So he happily decides that in this life, he’ll coast to success. Things don’t go as he expected. His father died young after only a few years in office, leav 11.5kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves

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   This book has a novel premise. Although the plot is a bit dragging, overall it's still worth recommending.

8. 8 鬼 Thirteen Ghost-Hand Techniques: There's a Way to Gamble 鬼手十三式：赌亦有道 Young Master Langlin浪林公子Urban351k WordsCompleted A true gambling hero Does not gamble for profit, but to cultivate the mind. A game of cards reflects the ways of the world; what you choose to keep or give up reveals your true self. Stake your greed and anger, and hold fast to your principles. Know right from wrong, and distinguish good from evil. Wins and losses vanish in an instant; only a steadfast character endures. Never cheat to win, and never let gains or losses cloud your mind. See how the young gambling hero Huang Long makes the Thirte 637Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Casino Storm + Amazing Gambling Skills + Thrilling Experience

9. 9 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 461.2kReads9.4Score64.9kShelves

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   For readers who enjoy stories of warring states and power struggles: This novel set in the late Ming Dynasty is perfect for you! From the middle of the story, the protagonist is caught in a desperate situation, fighting on three fronts and besieged on all sides. He takes an unconventional path, rising from dependence on powerful forces to gradually climb the ranks, his goal being to become the ultimate rebel king—first fighting bandits, then directly confronting the Eight Banners. The power struggle is ruthless and direct. The ensemble cast is vividly portrayed, and the power struggles between the various factions are incredibly captivating.

10. 10 快 Quick Transmigration: So Sweet! I Suddenly Became the God’s Most Cherished One 快穿：齁甜！突然成了上神心尖宠 Bubble Meow泡喵Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Quick Transmigration + Shou Protagonist + 1v1 + Both Chaste + Sweet Romance] Xie Qingci suffered a sudden disaster in his sleep. The Black and White Impermanence accidentally took the wrong soul, and he died. Unwilling to accept such an unfair death, he argued fiercely with the Judge and eventually won the chance to be reborn in a parallel world. But first, he has to travel to various small worlds and complete missions to earn enough merit points. Xie Qingci: My fists are clenc 23.8kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    Look at my bookshelf, these books are really gorgeous.

11. 11 快 After Leaving My Trash Ex Behind in Quick Transmigration, the Villain Spoils Me 快穿之远离渣男后我被反派宠上天 Xi Ying汐樱Two Male Leads486k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads] After Shi Miao suddenly died in an accident, he was bound to a System that had descended from the heavens. By traveling to countless worlds and completing missions, he could earn one chance to be reborn. Shi Miao agreed without hesitation. He had grown used to being alone, but after meeting him, he could no longer live by himself. He'd thought that spending one lifetime together would be enough, but who could have guessed that the other would follow him in every lifetime? “If I 2.6kReads9.4Score301Shelves
12. 12 哭 Waaah, the Frail Powerhouse Is Tearing Up the Plot Again 哭惹，脆皮大佬又手撕剧情了 Meow Needs to Be Pampered喵要宠着养Two Male Leads3.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Audiobook of the same name complete] [Quick transmigration + satisfying, sweet romance + hypocritical drama queen + mutual devotion + 1v1 + seme perspective + two hopeless romantics] [Framed interstellar criminal uke vs. fated, love-struck seme] “Please follow the original plot as prescribed, Host, and atone for your sins. Proceed with honor to your de, beep, danger, warning, dan, beep…” The System was dismantled. Bai Chi, an interstellar criminal, was framed for destroying 1,3 20.1kReads9.3Score2kShelves
13. 13 救 Help! What Do I Do After Accidentally Flirting with the Main God?! 救命！不小心撩到主神怎么办？！ Gentle Ripples on Cold Water寒水微澜Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + two male leads + underdog reversal + bottom + one-on-one romance + mutual firsts] The Supreme God got catfished in an online romance! And the other person ran away on the way to meet him! Enraged, the Supreme God issued a top-level wanted notice, determined to bring back the wife who had suddenly disappeared. … Xie Yaochen, who had already hidden in a small world to carry out a mission, blinked innocently. “Dating? Never done that.” “Online romance scam? No idea.” “Top-l 71.1kReads9.6Score8.8kShelves
14. 14 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is a Crazed Maniac, and He’s Been Targeted by a Yandere Again 快穿：疯批宿主他又被病娇盯上了 Ah, Wait啊等等Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Two Male Leads + Quick Transmigration + One-on-One, Both Devoted and Powerful + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] [Original Title: Quick Transmigration: The Mad Host Is Being Targeted by a Yandere Again] Ci Ying was once a madman who slaughtered entire minor worlds and ground the Heavenly Dao into the dirt. After becoming a book spirit, he began carrying out missions in various minor worlds. One day, an unfamiliar name suddenly appeared in his soul. From then on, every mission came w 31.8kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
15. 15 欲EN Boundless Utterance 欲言难止 What About the McChicken麦香鸡呢Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted Just as life was starting to get better, Xu Ze and Lu Heyang faced a new challenge. After graduating, Xu Ze became a doctor who saved lives, while Lu Heyang became a well-known figure in the Interstellar Federation. But misfortune struck Lu Heyang, and he lost his memory. During a crucial period in his treatment, circumstances forced the two apart, and Lu Heyang completely forgot Xu Ze and the friendship they had shared. Their friendship faced an enormous test. When fate brought them together ag 71.3kReads9.7Score16.1kShelves

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    I don't know if the first two books are good or not; I found them on someone else's bookshelf 😅😅. I've read the later ones and they're all pretty good.

16. 16 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
17. 17 模 Simulated Reincarnation: I Rewrite My Fate and Become Unrivaled 模拟转生：修改命数我举世无敌 Big Head大头头Urban532k WordsCompleted [Comedy + Reincarnation + Invincible + Irreverent] Qin Luo transmigrates to a world where everyone undergoes reincarnation. By defying fate in simulated reincarnations, he can earn a different divine reward each time: the Nine Yang Divine Skill, the Nine Yin Manual… First life: A post-apocalyptic world, where he dies unjustly. In the end, he builds an empire and saves all living beings. [S-rank evaluation, reward…] Second life: A martial arts world, where he suffers a miserable existence 4kReads9.0Score436Shelves
18. 18 我 I Said There Were No Gods Tonight, So the Gods Fell 我说今夜无神，于是众神陨落 Ji Nanyi季南一Urban415k WordsCompleted [The print edition, titled A Godless Night, is available to search for on all platforms. The comic adaptation is now online.] [Plot-driven + infinite-flow + mild horror + countless twists] Yan Huang had a terminal illness. He didn't want to die, so he became a player in Instance. The System's evaluation of him read: [Player Yan Huang practices what he preaches and has impeccable morals. Congratulations, you have awakened the talent: Deceiver.] [Deceiver: Each lie you tell has a fifty percent cha 31.8kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
19. 19 集 Wielding the Strongest Superpowers, I Sweep Through the Apocalypse 集最强异能于一身横扫末世 Starry Dream and Fated Romance星梦辰缘Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.4M WordsCompleted [Zombie apocalypse · No System · No rebirth · One heroine · Squad growth · Ensemble cast · Strong protagonist · Decisive and ruthless] The apocalypse arrives, and staying alive becomes the greatest challenge. Scarce supplies, zombies everywhere, terrifying mutated beasts, and… human nature under the apocalypse all turn survival into a nightmare. Shaoguang → Kaiyang → Yuheng → Tianquan → Tianji → Tianxuan → Tianshu → Yinyuan → Dongming Lighting up each star grants an ability. Everyone else gets a 144.5kReads9.0Score12.6kShelves
20. 20 天 Heavenfall 天陨 Can I Give You My Life?命给你行不行Urban3.2M WordsCompleted A falling meteor streaked across the sky, tearing open a rift in time and space that connected power and disaster, purity and corruption, and the realms beyond the “new” and the “old.” Heaven and earth were tainted, and people’s hearts turned impure. The Nine Realms became connected, and the uncanny began to spread. As heaven neared its fall, some stood firm in the mortal world, cleansing the way and suppressing demons, while others plunged into hell to hold up the sky, seeking a path with their 1.4kReads8.8Score195Shelves
21. 21 女 My Girlfriend Thinks I'm Crazy, but I'm Scavenging for Gold in the Apocalypse 女友嫌我精神病，我在末世捡黄金 Tomato's Number One Handsome Guy番茄第一帅哥Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Synopsis (trading between two worlds, conquering the universe, traveling through dreams) Li Xuan is diagnosed with a mental illness! The reason: two months ago, he started having nightmares. Whenever he falls asleep, his consciousness enters another parallel world. In that world, apocalyptic disasters have been raging for two whole months. There is another man named Li Xuan, who has endured extreme cold, scorching heat, acid rain, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and viral infections in the apoc 32kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves
22. 22 全 Cancer Sweeps the World, but I Shatter the Galaxy with Martial Arts 全球癌变，我以国术碎星河 Wind Chime Ferry风铃渡Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Interstellar in the Early Story + Reimagined Primordial World Later]+ [No System. If You Don't Like It, Don't Read] Original title: [Global Cancerization: I Shatter the Star River with Martial Arts] We are always gazing up at the starry river, but have never wondered what might lie beyond it. One grain of sand contains a world. Could the universe we live in be nothing more than the body of a mighty being? At the end of science, is there really theology? 13.9kReads8.7Score1kShelves
23. 23 我 I Have 90 Trillion Simp Dollars 我有九千万亿舔狗金 Tomato's Number One Handsome Guy番茄第一帅哥Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Chen Yuan, an ordinary university student, gets dumped from the start and obtains a God of Wealth System. From the start, he receives ninety trillion, but the catch is that he can only spend it on women. With no other choice, he sets out to spend it all, embarking on an extraordinary journey as a tycoon! 72kReads9.0Score6.9kShelves
24. 24 我 I Can Bring Anything from My Dreams into Reality 我能把梦中的一切带入现实 Little Ning the Hero小宁大侠Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Whenever Li Yi falls asleep, he enters a strange dream. Each dream brings an incredible experience, and he gains all kinds of abilities within them. Astonishingly, he can bring those abilities into the real world. As Li Yi grows stronger and stronger, he searches for the secrets of the dreams, both in sleep and in reality. 664Reads8.3Score112Shelves
25. 25 中 I Won Ten Million! I Quit on the Spot and Went Home to Farm 中奖一千万！我直接辞职回家种田 True Lord Jiuyang九阳真君Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The animated comic adaptation is now available] [No awful characters + Rural life + Farming + Slow-paced + Male lead marries into the female lead's family + Male lead is lovestruck] P.S. The male lead appears around chapter twenty. Song Ying hits the jackpot: she buys a lottery ticket and wins 15 million! She takes home 12 million after taxes. A fortune has fallen from the sky! Song Ying chooses to lie flat and return home to farm. She spends five million buying several apartments in the city, 19.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
26. 26 张 The Little Girl from Secretary Zhang's Family 张书记家的小姑娘 Warm Tangerine橘暖暖Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted After graduating from college at 24, Sang Ning chose to return to her hometown and take a job in the public sector. A year later, her employer sent her to a township government office for two years of support work. She became Secretary Zhang’s subordinate, and eventually, Secretary Zhang became part of her family. At 32, Zhang Yizheng was a veteran and the head of the township government. One day, a young woman joined the office. She was young, capable, and full of personality. For the first ti 17.9kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
27. 27 甜 So Sweet! The Esports God Pretends to Be Good and Coaxes Me 甜爆！电竞大神他装乖哄我 Crooked Pear梨歪歪Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted The short drama My Heart Belongs to Mu Ye is now available [Rebirth + unrequited love comes true + sweet romance + pseudo-esports] Reborn heiress x esports player who acts like a sweet puppy but is really a fierce wolf In her previous life, Mu Wan was kidnapped. Her boyfriend received her call for help but kept it secret, causing the rescue to be delayed. She was brutally tortured to death. After her death, her soul floated in the air, where she saw the man she had never valued giving everything 8.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
28. 28 惊 What?! The Older Guy I Met Online Drives a Range Rover 惊！网恋大叔他竟然开路虎揽胜 Wuqu Taiyin武曲太阴Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted The rating just came out and will go up [both leads’ first love + ten-year age gap + sweet indulgence + sugar daddy] [A mature, dependable, fatherly older man] & [a soft, sweet, affectionate beauty] Bored late at night, Ruan Tang is matched with a mature man with a deep voice on a chat app. “Uncle, what do you do for work?” “I drive for a ride-hailing service.” His voice is slightly husky. “How much do you make a month?” Ruan Tang nods. This uncle must have a hard life. Yao Yong raises an eyebro 3.9kReads8.7Score342Shelves
29. 29 隔 The Neighbor Next Door Keeps Sneaking Over at Night 隔壁邻居总是晚上偷偷过来 Purple Robe Eleven紫衣十一Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted [Fresh University Graduate ✖ Scheming, Devoted Heir to a Marquis's Estate + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + They Swap Worlds + Both Leads Transmigrate in Body + Heroine Comes into Her Own in the Second Half] Just after graduating from university, Lin Xiangxiang rented a one-bedroom apartment and discovered a small door built into the wall between her bedroom and the neighboring house. At first, she didn't think much of it. Little did she know that night she'd unexpectedly transmigrate in 14.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
30. 30 和 I Got a Flash Marriage with the Boy Next Door 和邻家哥哥闪婚了 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [The heroine’s secret crush comes true] [The hero marries first, falls in love later] [Handsome, roguish CEO vs. gentle author] [No angst for angst’s sake. The plot follows the characters’ personalities (bows)] The boldest thing Sheng Nianyi had ever done was probably turn her “crush” into her “husband.” When she learned that Huo Chengye was in a hurry to find someone to appease his family, Sheng Nianyi worked up the courage to offer herself. “Brother Chengye, I can help you.” Huo Chengye teased 8.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
31. 31 敬 Is It Really So Strange for a Nursing Home to Have a Few Big Shots? 敬老院有几个大佬很合理吧？ Red Bean Chocolate Ice Cream红豆巧克力雪糕Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A little comedy + a little fantasy + everyday life + romance + System] [There is a couple! There is a couple! There is a couple! If you prefer stories without couples, read with caution.] [Try not to relate the story to real life. The setting and story are entirely fictional.] [Several plotlines may seem unrelated, but they are all connected, so things might get confusing.] Su Xinghui was on her way to meet a client and sign a contract when she got into a car accident and died unexpectedly. Reb 339Reads9.1Score100Shelves
32. 32 资 The Capitalist-Era Educated Youth Is Highly Enlightened, Winning Big by Serving the Nation 资本知青觉悟高，为国效力赢麻了 Yan Qi Yun Qian言蹊云浅Modern Romance994k WordsCompleted [1970s + transmigrate into a book + military marriage + special abilities + love after marriage + devoted husband + family life + joining the army + building wealth] Su Mo, a dual-ability user, discovered that she had transmigrated into a book. She'd become the cannon-fodder character who gave the heroine her start-up funds, and she was supposed to die right from the start. Even after dying, she'd be dragged out of the heroine's memories again and again to serve as a foil, with the destruction o 53.1kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
33. 33 小 Tiny Waist 小细腰 Yun Wu云兀Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [The low rating is only because there aren’t many reviews~] [Mutual Firsts/Age Gap/Adult Romance/Direct Confessions] [Flirtatious Beauty × Cool, Refined, and Easy to Fluster] Their families had arranged a marriage. To make the other side back out, Jiang Wu deliberately played the innocent, tearful little flower. Her acting was right on cue when the private room door suddenly swung open. A cool-faced man said calmly, “Sorry, I’m late.” Jiang Wu’s mother leaned over and whispered, “That’s your fia 1.2kReads9.0Score143Shelves
34. 34 你 Are You a Spirit Medium? No! I Deliver Takeout 你是出马仙么？不！我是送外卖的 Mi Yu米宇Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Humorous comedy] [Traditional supernatural horror] [Spirit-medium tradition] [No System] You’ve got to be a little crazy to write novels. Ever since deliveryman Yang Ergou encountered a ghost for the first time at twenty-four, he’s gradually let loose. When faced with a ghost: “Bro, you’ve hit me and beaten me up, and I found my phone. Just let me go, okay?” Yang Ergou looks down at his phone. “Cut the crap. Help me deliver this order first.” When faced with an immortal spirit: “You reckless sp 31.3kReads9.2Score3kShelves
35. 35 爷 Grandpa! I Want to Be an Actor! Give Me a Billion! 爷爷！我想演戏！给我十个亿！ Li Huohuo历火火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone knows the Su family’s second daughter is a useless nobody. She’s arrogant and overbearing, yet insists on cultivating a cute-girl image. The whole internet hates her, but she still pays for puff pieces singing her praises. Then a top actress is reborn and becomes her! When a role gets taken away, she funds the project herself. When a variety show is a total mess, she joins the cast and carries the whole thing. Top productions specifically cast her as their lead, and famous directors com 3.5kReads9.2Score586Shelves
36. 36 让 You Were Supposed to Open a Hardware Store, So Why Are You Building Fighter Jet Engines? 让你开店买五金，战机引擎什么鬼 Can't Be Bothered to Name It不想起名了Urban396k WordsOngoing PS: (Parallel Blue Star, fictional setting for safety!) Qin Ming transmigrates to a parallel world and is selected to take part in CCTV’s Ordinary Professionals, where the contestant who attracts the most attention will win a prize of 100 million. But Qin Ming’s profession is running a hardware store, and he unlocks the Universal Hardware Store System. Every time he sells a piece of hardware, he earns points. As long as he has enough points, the System has anything he could want. Before long, th 906Reads7.2Score144Shelves
37. 37 穿 I Became the Male Lead's Vicious Ex-Girlfriend 穿成男主的恶毒前女友 Milk Tea Drinks Fruit Tea奶茶喝果茶Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Angst, childhood sweethearts, physical and emotional torment, groveling for a second chance] Lin Zhizhi discovered that she had transmigrated into a romance novel called The Years of Secret Love. It was bad enough that she hadn’t become the heroine, but she’d ended up as the male lead’s beautiful yet wicked ex-girlfriend. At first, this ex-girlfriend put on a convincing act. At school, everyone adored her, though only the boys. She appeared just twice in the novel: first, when she suddenly show 20.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
38. 38 我 I Made a Pact with the Gods, and Now You’re All Turtles 我与神明画押，你们都变王八 Sine and Cosine Live in the Sun正余弦生活在太阳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy] When Yan Luo was put on the spot from the start and expected to confess in front of everyone, she thought fast and called out to the young master: “Classmate Cang Zhu, wise people don’t fall in love. Let’s build a beautiful homeland and work together to create a harmonious society!” The young master: ... The young master at first: “Go away! Keep your distance! You’re scaring me!” The young master, winning himself over: “Holy crap, she insulted me. Does she like me? Holy crap, 23.9kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
39. 39 重 Revisiting the Journey to the West: I Lead Three Rebellious Troublemakers in Rebellion Every Day 重走西游：姐拉三大反骨仔天天反 Little Doctor小医生Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [Journey to the West fanfic + hilarious antics + punchline-packed + healing and redemption for each other + Heaven's three rebellious troublemakers + retracing the journey west] On my first start, Nezha stabbed the Destined One to death! On my next start, Erlang Shen's dog bit me to death! On my third start, I forgot the gold headband and got beaten to death by Sun Wukong! Tang An: “So I’ve been transmigrated as the new Destined One, and I have to go fetch the scriptures? And I have to get those 21.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
40. 40 山 The Mountains and Rivers Bear Witness to Me 山河证我 Gu Lanshan 516顾阑珊516Urban555k WordsCompleted When the dust of history has settled, we are not only survivors, but also the eyes and voices of all those who never made it home. Told through the distinctive lens of “inherited memory,” this sweeping historical tale follows an ordinary soldier’s growth, closely intertwining his personal fate with his devotion to country and family. It offers both the thunderous spectacle of mechanized warfare and a deeply moving emotional core. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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41. 41 潜 Shadow Stalker: Chasing the Light 潜影：逐光 Gu Lanshan 516顾阑珊516Urban396k WordsCompleted In 1943, Lin Xiuyuan, a staff officer in the Kuomintang Ministry of National Defense, grew disillusioned with the corrupt regime. Recruited by Shen Qinghe, an underground Communist Party member, he became the “Lone Star,” an agent embedded in the Kuomintang’s upper ranks. Using his position, he sent crucial military intelligence to Yan’an, helping secure victory in several campaigns. In 1949, Lin Xiuyuan was ordered to follow the Kuomintang to Taiwan and continue his covert work under the codena —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 归 Return to the Nest: Code Name Lone Goose 归巢：代号孤雁 Gu Lanshan 516顾阑珊516Urban570k WordsCompleted In 1946, during the Central Plains Breakout, dawn rose red with blood. Lu Huaijin, our Party’s top undercover agent, codenamed “Lone Goose,” carried a top-secret list that held the lives of hundreds of comrades. Amid the chaos, he lost contact with his only superior, “Star Shepherd,” and vanished without a trace. Within the organization, his file was stamped “suspected defector” and sealed away in a fog of uncertainty. Twelve years later, in 1958, an old-fashioned coded message that seemed to be 26Reads6.9Score—Shelves
43. 43 娇 The Delicate Beauty Steals Spring 娇娇夺春 Hai Ying海盈Ancient Romance283k WordsCompleted Yu Luo transmigrated into a book as a female supporting character in a novel aimed at male readers. The male lead, Prince Qin Li Xiao, was a celebrated general whose military exploits shook the realm. Yet the emperor framed him and ordered his entire family executed. After turning to the dark side, Prince Qin concealed his identity and took shelter in the Yu household, becoming a guard by the side of Yu Luo, the eldest daughter of the family. Miss Yu was arrogant and domineering, spending her da 9.2kReads8.9Score900Shelves
44. 44 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
45. 45 我 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗，豪门全懵了 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 53.3kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves
46. 46 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves
47. 47 嫁 After Marrying the Regent, My Ex Is Desperate to Win Me Back 嫁给摄政王后，前任追妻火葬场了 Hai Ying海盈Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Devoted hero + redemption + bright, warm-hearted heiress and powerful regent; the hero is deeply devoted and possessive] Luo Yu, the young lady of the Luo family, and Su Yunxing, the young master of the Su family, were betrothed as children. Su Yunxing was sent south on official business and promised to return once he had finished so they could marry. When he came back, he had a pitiful little opera performer by his side. The performer had a tragic past and always timidly called Luo Yu “Older S 432Reads6.9Score—Shelves
48. 48 白 The Girl Who Was My Moonlight Is Done with This! 白月光她不干了！ Hai Ying海盈Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted “You are the beautiful, high-born second female lead, the childhood sweetheart who returns from abroad as everyone’s unattainable ideal. You marry the CEO of a multinational corporation for a business alliance. But you can’t help falling for the male lead, your childhood friend, and you constantly scheme against the innocent, sweet female lead. In the end, the leads live happily ever after, while your husband and family abandon you, and you die a horrible death.” After transmigrating into the an 75.5kReads9.2Score7.7kShelves
49. 49 重 Reborn After Breaking Off My Engagement to My Childhood Friend, the Cold and Desirable Lord Jin Lures Me into His Embrace 重生退婚竹马后，冷欲靳爷诱缠吻 Jin Miao锦淼Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Reborn + feel-good story + devoted romance, both leads inexperienced + second male lead goes crazy chasing her after the breakup + refined, protective male lead takes the win] In her previous life, Xu Zhi lived a miserable, submissive life. She was obedient and sensible, never fought for anything, and ended up with nothing. In the end, she died of severe depression. - Xu Zhi had spent years living in the shadow of the Xu family's adopted daughter, her younger sister. Everyone around her doted o 7.6kReads8.8Score928Shelves
50. 50 刚 The Moment I Opened My Eyes, I Was Lying in a Pervert's Arms, Being Fed to My Heart's Content 刚睁眼，就躺在变态怀里被喂饱饱 Yun Jiujiu云九九Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shi Ning and Qin Heyu had been married by contract for three years. On the day their marriage ended, she was ready to sign the divorce papers. Comments: If the villainess dares to sign the divorce papers, the dark villain who’s had a crush on her for ten years will chain her up in the attic and force her to love him! Comments: Villainess, all you have to do is give the villain a look that leaves him to figure it out for himself. You don’t even have to flirt with him or coax him. This lovesick vi 22.9kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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