I'm Experiencing a Reading Drought and Can't Get Into Any Books 书荒看不进去书了

1. 1 周 Mr. Zhou’s Love Is as Cheap as Grass 周先生的爱，如草般轻贱 Da Ya大呀Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [A tragic short story. The heroine is dead from the start. No resurrection, no rebirth.] [Melodramatic and clichéd] In the kidnapping case where he had to choose between two people, Zhou Yansheng saved his first love and abandoned his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife could never come back… 37.2kReads5.4Score1.5k14d adds

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   These books are so captivating, you won't want to leave once you've read them.

2. 2 非 Neither Family nor Stranger 非亲非故非陌生 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted For thirteen years, Song Li endured He Qian’s torment and humiliation, walking on eggshells every single day. The truth finally came to light in the year He Qian loved her most, but by then, nothing could change Song Li’s resolve to die... Only when He Qian held the blood-soaked woman in his arms did he truly understand what despair meant. 6.4kReads8.8Score26914d adds
3. 3 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.1kReads8.2Score86314d adds
4. 4 陆 Mr. Lu, Are You Satisfied Now That She’s Dead? 陆先生，她死了你可满意 Lu Yitang鹿苡糖Modern Romance43k WordsCompleted “Mr. Lu, are you satisfied now that she's dead?” Sang Yuwan looked at him coldly. She truly wished she could kill the despicable man standing before her with her own hands. “Who are you trying to fool? You think putting her photo on some random urn makes it her? Ridiculous!” Lu Cichuan's eyes were faintly red as he stared fixedly at Sang Yuwan, as if he could still brazenly torment Li Mo as long as Sang Yuwan said she wasn't dead. But... Sang Yuwan was gone. That was true. 3.2kReads6.6Score29814d adds
5. 5 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.3kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds
6. 6 在 I Got Caught in the Rain in Your World 在你的世界淋过雨 Green Lamp Through the Years青灯度流年Modern Romance32k WordsCompleted Ji Linyu has always believed that her father used his power to frame the Ji family and force him to marry Zhou Jianyi. For six years, he has done nothing but use her and put on an act, all so he can bring down the Zhou family one day! The greatest pain of Zhou Jianyi's life is that her father has barely been laid to rest, her brother's death remains unexplained, her mother is hovering between life and death, and she herself is barely holding on. At her lowest point, Ji Linyu threatens to leave h 2.5kReads5.4Score15314d adds
7. 7 忘 Forget Longing, Forget You 忘了相思忘了你 Jun Jue君绝Modern Romance49k WordsCompleted Qian Rong's love for Jin Hengbei is a conviction that even illness cannot destroy. 112Reads6.2Score—14d adds
8. 8 我 I Once Promised You a Golden Age of Joy 我曾许你盛世欢颜 Flirtatious Little Bottle风流小瓶子Modern Romance44k WordsCompleted Ye Chen waits for his Mrs. Ye, from the days when youth was like a dream until her hair turns white as snow. But he will never know that his Mrs. Ye was buried long ago in that rotten, muddy grave... 1.6kReads6.6Score27214d adds
9. 9 深 Devoted Male Leads All Love the Villainess 深情男主都爱恶毒女配 Yun Xuchuan云叙川Modern Romance928k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + capricious, beautiful heroine who's both mean and spoiled + deeply devoted, lovesick hero + sweet, indulgent, satisfying romance, 1v1 + both leads are each other's first and only] The villainess is the most common obstacle on the leads' path to love, and her ending is usually no different: She loses the hero's sincere love, then spends the rest of her lonely life in a cold mansion, surrounded by mountains of wealth. Jiang Ciwan is more than happy to play the villainess. “ 23.1kReads8.0Score93314d adds

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   This one is also great! The female lead is a bit of a drama queen, but the male lead is very doting, kind of like a father figure. It's a sweet little story, and it's really good! It's a series of mini-worlds, and each world is wonderful!

10. 10 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.6kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds

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    This crime drama novel with two male leads is incredibly good, and it's an episodic case series. The first book already has a second volume!

11. 11 法 The Cat Forensic Pathologist and Her Dog of a Homicide Captain 法医猫猫的狗狗刑侦队长 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Two Male Leads542k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. head of the criminal investigation team + two male leads + episodic cases + brain-teasing crime-solving mystery Guan Fang’s first impression of Qin Yu was: Did this guy walk onto the wrong set? This isn’t a xianxia drama filming location, it’s the autopsy room at the Nancheng Public Security Bureau! After spending some time with him, Guan Fang started wondering why the forensic pathologist was so aloof. He was like a Maine Coon basking in the sun, keeping to himself in a 4kReads8.9Score57414d adds
12. 12 死 After I Died, He Began to Love Me 死后，他开始爱我 Mu Shuilin木水林Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted Sang Yuan never expected that, after an accident, her husband Gu Yuhui would have his memories sent back to when he was eighteen, a time when he loved someone else. Every night, Gu Yuhui would regain a month’s worth of memories. In those dreams, he fell in love with his unrequited love all over again. He was convinced there was no love in his marriage to Sang Yuan. Then Sang Yuan died, and his memories returned to the moment they first met. She had been a ray of light that illuminated his world 5.9kReads9.1Score40014d adds

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    These two books are on the angst side, but neither is very long. Those who enjoy angst might want to check them out.

13. 13 豪 The Wealthy Mom Gets Effortlessly Outplayed by Her Kid on a Variety Show 豪门亲妈在娃综被崽崽轻松拿捏 Lu Mi鹿弥Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Variety show featuring kids + livestream + raising a child + showbiz + marriage before love + secret marriage + devoted couple] Song Tianxi was photographed pregnant at the height of her career, then left the entertainment industry to have a child. Rumors have dogged her ever since: Some say she latched onto a rich businessman; others say she's a hopeless mess. But when she makes a triumphant return to a variety show with Lu Jingyan, everything starts to turn around. Song Tianxi plans to be the 11kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    This isn't just a story of one kid fighting alone; it's a high-energy "observational record of human toddlers" featuring an all-star cast of adorable children, each with their own unique talents! The main characters are Song Tianxi and Lu Jingyan, who enact a hilarious daily life of "a mother being publicly executed by her four-and-a-half-year-old son, her persona collapsing." Jiang Moyu (Little Squid), seemingly a soft and slow-moving "human megaphone," actually possesses a sealed "soulful tenor" and a "little rocket engine"—he can simultaneously utter a soulful accusation of "Mommy, you don't love me!" While sucking on a milk bottle, and then dash across the elastic band like a wild horse, stunning everyone. He embodies the very essence of "contrast cuteness," a source of joy that makes directors cover their ears and netizens laugh until tears stream down their faces. The essence of this book lies in this: every child is a "drama queen," and every mother is undergoing a "trial by fire." When cool kids, cute little brothers, sophisticated sweet girls, and adorable "Little Squid" all gather together, the kids are no longer obedient background figures, but rather the "big bosses" who control the entire scene. Under the live stream camera, there's no script, only the most authentic, out-of-control, and hilarious parent-child "battlefields."

14. 14 桀 The Rebellious Racer Can't Stop Wanting to Cuddle Her 桀骜赛车手，整日想跟她贴贴 ViVi1223Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Wild, untamed race car driver x dazzling ballerina] [Both devoted to each other + two powerful families + swoon-worthy romance] Xie Yanchi is the WRC season champion and the youngest champion in WRC history. His impressive record isn’t the only thing that amazes people. He also comes from a prestigious family and has a flawless face. With striking silver hair, he has a rebellious, devil-may-care streak that runs deep. The three most important things in his life: eating, sleeping, and racing. Bu 32.1kReads9.4Score3.6k14d adds

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    The first one was a book I stumbled upon; it was a really good book, and the author's other books were also excellent—I read them all.

15. 15 强 Spoiled Relentlessly! After Losing Her Memory, the Picky Little Darling Just Wants to Run Away 强宠！失忆后小作精只想跑路 Liu Yuyu柳鱼鱼Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Amnesia + sweet romance + fake idealized first love + possessive pursuit + both leads are virgins] Spoiled, dazzling little drama queen vs. an overindulgent, possessive tycoon Yan Jiaojiao has lost her memory. Her memories are even jumbled, making her think she's living inside a book, where she's the utterly wicked villainess! Being the villainess is bad enough, but her obsessive, possessive fiancé treats her as a stand-in for someone else. The heroine, his gentle and considerate first love, di 3.1kReads8.9Score18814d adds
16. 16 丑 The Ugly Beastwoman Strikes Back: Winning Over a Gorgeous Beast Husband Gone Dark 丑雌逆袭，攻略黑化绝色兽夫 Late Spring Romance风月将晚意Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted Multiple Male Leads + System Space + Healing Skills + Winning Their Affection After accidentally transmigrating from the apocalypse to ancient times, Ling Mumu gets a disastrous start. She's dark, ugly, fat, and smelly. Even though she's a candidate for the tribe's sacred female, everyone avoids her. She thought the System's reward would be five drop-dead gorgeous men, but every one of them hates her to the bone. Bad-tempered and unreasonable, she's known for throwing her weight around. As the t 288Reads7.3Score11314d adds
17. 17 老 My Wife Is Mine! The CEO’s Second Male Lead Makes His Move 老婆是我的！霸总男二急上位 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted [Clear-Headed Heroine Who Knows When to Cut Her Losses vs. Cultured Second Male Lead Who Takes the Lead] In the eleventh year of my secret love for He Chengyi, he came knocking on my door late one night, drunk and reeking of alcohol. But at the last moment, he called out the name of his ex-girlfriend, Lin Xue. We parted on bad terms. The next time I heard from him was half a month later. The first thing he said when we met was: “Qiaoqiao, Lin Xue is back. We're getting back together.” Then he po 2.2kReads9.1Score10614d adds
18. 18 太 The Arrogant Young Master Bows Down to Her 太子爷嚣张狂妄，却对她俯首称臣 ViVi1223Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Elegant, Refined Pianist x Unruly, Carefree Playboy] Yin Enyu, an internationally renowned pianist from an artistic family, was delicate and graceful, with stunning beauty. Everyone wondered what kind of man could win the favor of a beauty so far removed from the everyday world. He Yu Zhou, heir to a top wealthy family, was handsome and rich, with a powerful build and an eight-pack. He radiated intense sex appeal wherever he went. He was also a notorious, arrogant playboy, wild to the core and 48.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds
19. 19 关 Things About Being Reborn as a Cat 关于我重生当猫那些事 Cats and Sugar猫猫和糖Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Reborn as a cat, Gan Ju took nearly half a year to go from screaming in despair to slowly accepting his fate. In the summer of 2018, Gan Ju filmed a short video, and the gears of fate began to turn! P.S. A new book is coming in May. Thanks for waiting... 1.1kReads9.1Score10514d adds

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    If you're looking for a good read, I recommend "Reborn as a Cat: I'm So Worried About This Family." The protagonist is reborn as a cat, without a system, and doesn't cultivate immortality or fight for power. He spends all his time figuring out how to solve household problems with his cat paws. It has a unique perspective, showing how the cat worries about its owner's family life—it's both heartwarming and hilarious. The everyday stories are full of warmth and are perfect for stress relief.

20. 20 女EN The Infinite Reset: A Side Character's Journey to Immortality 女配修仙，但是无限读档 Moon Facing the Sky月对空Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance, an absolutely massive golden finger, carefree cultivation, fighting monsters and leveling up] What happens when a cannon-fodder supporting heroine gains the ability to reload infinitely... Bad spiritual roots from the start? Reload and try again. Can’t win the sect tournament? Reload and try again. A secret realm full of danger? Reload to avoid every danger and collect every rare treasure. Offended a high-ranking cultivator? Even with just a 1% chance of success, keep reloading thro 74.2kReads9.4Score9.9k14d adds

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    An incredibly satisfying novel about endless rebirth! 🥰🥰🥰

21. 21 无EN Infinite Rewinds: Everyone Thinks I'm a Big Shot 无限回档：所有人都以为我是大佬 What's Wrong with Money?钱有什么不好Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Adapted into a comic drama] [Audiobook narrated by a real person available] [Infinite Flow + Livestream Survival + Death Rewind + Half-Dihua] [No CP] [The story contains a lot of on-screen comment barrages] After Xu Xi died from overwork, he transmigrated to another world invaded by a survival game. He even discovered that he could rewind time after dying. By using this ability to escape danger time and again and successfully clear each instance, he unexpectedly became a top expert in the eyes 189.8kReads9.4Score21.5k14d adds

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended!

22. 22 沉 Lost in a Cage 沉陷囚笼 Searching for Flowers Ten Miles Away十里巡花Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Two men + coercion + face-slapping + groveling to win back his wife + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Stubborn, sunny straight shou vs. powerful, unhinged gong from Beijing's elite circle] Yan Run had only just graduated from university and started his internship when He Yanchuan, the heir of a powerful Beijing family, set his sights on him. When He Yanchuan confessed his feelings, Yan Run rejected him without a second thought, bluntly saying he wasn't into men and telling him to keep his 22.2kReads8.8Score2.2k14d adds
23. 23 女 A Woman Transmigrates Into a Man: The Heartthrob Storms the Entertainment Industry 女穿男：万人迷我闪击娱乐圈 One Shark一鲨鱼Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance + All-Rounder + Cocky Guy + Stunningly Handsome + ...] (For female readers! No romance! Admirers include both men and women. If that bothers you, don’t click 🤓) Cen Yi debuted as an actress. For reasons beyond her control, she remained both loved and hated, eventually making it to the ranks of second-tier actresses. At long last, she landed a role in a great script and was ready to turn things around. But then! While being hoisted on a wire, she fell from a heig 11kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
24. 24 被 I Was Imprisoned by the Male Lead I Wrote 被自己写的男主囚禁了 Loves Crispy Fried Prawns爱吃大虾酥Two Male Leads290k WordsCompleted The rating just went live [Two Male Leads + Master and Disciple + Both Powerful + Younger Pursuer + Cultivation + Both Pure] A delusion-prone, obsessive disciple who pursues x a master who talks nonstop in his head Luo Huaiyu: Doesn't matter if it's black or white, I'll imagine it as something dirty. (My master slapped me. He must think I'm not working hard enough.) Yun Qizhou: I wrote the male lead. How could I not understand him? (Being pinned down by my own disciple? Damn, I really don't u 337Reads8.2Score11214d adds
25. 25 性 After a Gender Flip, I Become a Sensation and a Top-Tier Star Everyone Adores 性别反转后，我爆红成万人迷顶流 Wenjun in the Moonlight月里文君Two Male Leads1.3M WordsOngoing [The rating was just released and will rise later.] Female-to-male transformation + showbiz + male lead as the pursuer + one-on-one romances in different stages, all love interests are romantically inexperienced Xie Feiyu made a few remarks before going to sleep, only to unexpectedly turn into a man. From then on, her life changed beyond recognition. By chance, she landed a role in a drama with two male leads and became a top-tier star overnight. One day, Xie Feiyu was being interviewed by a rep 3.5kReads7.6Score29414d adds
26. 26 清 A Purehearted College Boy Raises a Baby on a Parenting Reality Show and Goes Viral 清纯男大在娃综养崽爆红 First Choice: Little White Dragon首选小白龙Two Male Leads652k WordsCompleted [Bottom, both pure, one-on-one, pure sweetness] Qiao Su, a pure-hearted college guy, woke up one day to find himself in the role of stepfather to a spoiled rich kid. As someone who had never been in a relationship, Qiao Su wasn’t thrilled about accepting this reality. But the other party was offering far too much. He couldn’t refuse. An opportunity this good wouldn’t come around twice, so Qiao Su decided to stick with the job. Until the spoiled kid threw a fit about going on television, forcing 4.2kReads8.7Score41014d adds
27. 27 太EN Has the Little Crown Prince Taken the Throne Yet? 太子崽崽今天登基了吗？ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted Raising children + fortune + no romance. For content warnings, read the author’s note in Chapter 1. The synopsis has a word limit. In his previous life, Wu Junji spent sixteen years living among commoners before Emperor Zhou found him and named him Crown Prince. After five years on the throne, he died full of resentment. When he opens his eyes again, he is back at the moment Emperor Zhou sent him away from the palace. He swears that this time he’ll kill Emperor Zhou and avenge himself. But Hea 63.8kReads9.2Score8.7k14d adds

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    The stubborn emperor!!! The outcome is clear; he is the ruler of a nation, his word is law, and he cannot go back on his word. Otherwise, wouldn't he give this brat a handle against him? He will take him back to the palace. This is his son, and naturally, he must raise him. This is entirely his.

28. 28 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4kReads9.4Score48014d adds

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    The red candles seemed to weep blood; beneath the veil, the tearful eyes held not shyness, but a poisoned hatred. Ning Qingyun, a lowly concubine's daughter from the Prime Minister's mansion, was forced into marriage in place of her sister in the royal family, becoming a pawn on the chessboard of power struggles. On her wedding night, Prince Zhao Rui coldly threw down the scales: "If you are unwilling, the marriage is off." — Little did he know, this forced marriage was the beginning of her long-dormant revenge.

29. 29 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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    Do as I say, and I guarantee you'll soar to the top! 🥰🥰 🔥 A masterpiece from Bai Lu Cheng Shuang! A non-time-travel, non-reincarnation story of climbing the social ladder—it's absolutely brilliant! ✅ Unique setting: A noble young master × a greedy village girl, their souls coexist in one body, their interactions are hilarious; ✅ Fast-paced: No filler, no angst, from bickering to teamwork, a triumphant revenge journey; ✅ Decompression and healing: The down-to-earth village girl heals the cynical noble young master, a sweet and satisfying mutual growth story; "Climbing the Social Ladder" unlocks a new way to play with ancient romance novels, see how "one body, two souls" hilariously climb the social ladder and overturn the court—you won't be able to stop reading!

30. 30 带 Road Survival with a Baby: From the Start, I Have a Stroller 带娃公路求生，开局一辆婴儿车 Pomegranate Loves Sweet Potatoes石榴爱番薯Sports1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted, heartwarming survival story, mom and baby, adorable pets, goofy teammates] After coming down with a high fever, full-time mom Shen Yu and her eight-month-old baby were dropped into a road survival world. From the start, all she had was a stroller, a baby bottle, and half a tin of formula... A straight road stretched before her, with thick fog on both sides. Monsters and treasure chests appeared and vanished in the mist... The monsters' growls and her baby's cries nearly drove her 9.1kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds

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    I'm a bookworm, and these books are really good.

31. 31 末 Doomsday Fortress: I Turned My Dorm into an RV 末日堡垒：我将宿舍改造成了房车 Ying Ge迎歌Sci-Fi & Apocalypse547k WordsOngoing Lin Feng is reborn one hour before the Apocalypse begins. In his previous life, he died in the bitter cold after being betrayed. This time, he binds himself to the dormitory System, builds an Apocalypse fortress, and vows to survive alone until the very end. The Era of Extreme Cold: At -100°C, the world freezes over. Blizzards rage, and humanity crumbles under hunger and cold. His dormitory is the only warm island in the frozen wasteland. The Plague Wasteland: A glacier virus awakens, turning th 160Reads6.1Score—14d adds
32. 32 与 They Regretted It After I Cut Ties with My Family 与家人决裂后，他们后悔了 Quan Ze泉泽Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into an animated comic. Thank you, dear readers, for your support! "Little sister, how could you do this? Mom gave me this bracelet as a gift when we first met, and I treasure it so much I hardly ever wear it." "You were the one who dropped it..." Mother: "Qiqi, can you really not stand your sister? I'm so disappointed in you!" Father: "You're cut off from your allowance. Don't expect to get another cent from this family." Third Brother: "I say we take away all her val 13.7kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds
33. 33 暴 Getting Rich Is Hard? My Supermarket Connects to a Thousand Worlds 暴富很难？我家超市通万界 Demons Have Tears妖邪有泪Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Xiao Chen unexpectedly awakens the Myriad Worlds Shopping System. From then on, he provides shopping services for transmigrators from across the Myriad Worlds. Cultivation world: Bro, get me a pack of cigarettes. I’ll trade you a Foundation Establishment Pill. Apocalypse world: Bro, get me some food. I’ll trade you gold bars. Ancient world: Bro, I’m staging a rebellion. I urgently need a Gatling gun. Running errands for transmigrators is just the beginning of his fortune. 1.4kReads6.6Score26214d adds

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    The protagonist acquires a delivery system and delivers takeout to countless worlds.

34. 34 开 From the Start, I Warned the Nation of an Otherworldly Invasion 开局向国家剧透异界入侵 Xia Yusheng夏雨生Xianxia164k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lu Chen obtains the Myriad Worlds Stone. The first thing he does isn't cultivate, but stay up all night writing a report titled “An Analysis of the Tianyuan Realm's Basic Conditions and Strategies for Addressing the Fusion Crisis Thirty Years from Now,” which he sends to the government. While the geniuses of another world are fighting to the death over a single spirit stone, China's “Great Wall Plan” is already underway, and the “Vanguard” troops have begun studying Five Ye 7Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 948.8kReads9.6Score117.8k14d adds

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    Super delicious!

36. 36 穿EN The Bystander's Self-Cultivation in a 1970s Transmigration Novel 穿书七十年代吃瓜群众的自我修养 Jiong Jiong You Pi囧囧有皮Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Have you ever transmigrated to a different scene just by blinking? Lin Yuzhu has. She transmigrated in a daze to the 1970s. No, she transmigrated into a book. She has a System, and the female lead is there too. There are also supporting female characters, but she isn't one of them. She's just an onlooker who wandered into the story by mistake. As an onlooker, she gets to watch the drama unfold every day. She doesn't want other people's dogs, and she doesn't get involved in other people's busines 94.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    🍔🍔🍔 Do you mind if it's set in a historical period? Lin Yuzhu transmigrated into a book, thankfully with a cheat system, and she's just a minor character! With such great starting conditions, of course, she should just enjoy the gossip and live her life seriously~ The key point → she won't compete with the original female lead for her man!!! As for the male and female leads?! Oh well, that's irrelevant, it's better to just enjoy the gossip and watch the drama unfold~

37. 37 欺EN Deceiving the Gods: A Performance! 欺神演出！ Violent Purple-Skinned Person暴力紫皮人Mystery5.4M WordsOngoing [Satisfying revenge + Mind-bending twists + Slow burn + Strategic battles + Loads of plot twists] “When I thought death was the end, I opened my eyes and discovered that death was only a new beginning.” Lin Yu was killed by a junior schoolmate he thought had come to confess her love, only to discover that he hadn’t truly died. Instead, he had entered a deadly game! Only the winner would earn the chance to “live again.” Fortunately, Lin Yu awakened the “Unique Class: Deceiver.” [Any lie you 539.7kReads9.3Score88.4k14d adds

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    🔥 The Death Game Begins, the Conman Becomes a God! The pinnacle of fantasy and supernatural fiction, *The Conman at the Start*, is here! 🔥 Crimson words appear in the void; death is a new beginning! After being murdered by his junior, college student Lin Yu unexpectedly enters a mysterious death game, where only the winner can claim the right to be reborn. In despair, he awakens his unique profession: the Conman—if a lie is believed, it becomes reality! Facing dire straits, Lin Yu transforms into a "god," weaving traps with lies and manipulating hearts with his acting skills! He impersonates a supreme being, his words, "Welcome to my game—lambs," igniting a chilling atmosphere. While other players kneel and pray for divine guidance, he has already laid out a stunning scheme: his "false identity" gradually becomes reality through lies, and the Conman embarks on his path to godhood! The novel blends high-energy intellectual battles with numerous plot twists, from werewolf-like mysteries to desert island survival, each scenario concealing a life-or-death struggle. Furthermore, secret organizations such as the Psychological Society and the Night Watchmen gradually emerge, slowly revealing a conspiracy that transcends reality and the divine realm… Can Lin Yu forge the false divine throne into an eternal divine position amidst the chaos of his junior sister's sudden appearance and the collapse of rules? "When I thought death was the end, I opened my eyes to find—death was my beginning." —From *Starting as a Conman, My Role as a God Became Real* (Exclusively serialized on Tomato Novels) 💀 Keywords: Death Game × Lies Become Real × God Role-Playing × Extreme Reversal ✨ Suitable for: Readers who enjoy supernatural imaginations, immersive intellectual battles, and those seeking a brain-teasing thrill!

38. 38 娈 Kept as a Plaything 娈养 Sweet-Voiced Little Deer奶音小鹿Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Some angst, forced possession, a playboy's redemption, and a man pursuing his wife] Shi Rou signs an agreement to become the contract lover of the most powerful capitalist exploiter in the capital. She thinks that if she's obedient enough, she can safely make it through the contract. But she never expects the man's desire to control and possess her to become so disturbing. Wasn't this supposed to be just a physical relationship, with no feelings involved? Shi Rou can't take it anymor 7.5kReads9.1Score50314d adds

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    A story about a domineering CEO and a college student, slightly angsty, with a sweet ending after initial heartbreak, a story of a man pursuing his wife, and a prodigal son's redemption. Highly recommend this book!!!

39. 39 捏 Summon Ghosts! Draw Talismans! The General’s Eldest Daughter Came from the Underworld 捏鬼！画符！将军嫡长女地府来的 Rice Noodles汤粉Ancient Romance4.0M WordsOngoing Meng Po, the goddess of the underworld, transmigrates into the body of the foolish eldest daughter of the Meng family, bringing with her the ability to see ghosts. [Household intrigue + occultism + zany comedy + funny female ghost + episodic ghost-catching stories + doted-on heroine + sweet romance + cultivation fantasy] A cheating stepmother? Time for you to leave! A willful, brainless younger sister? Time for you to leave! The Third Prince who broke off his engagement with her wants to marr 30.3kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    I personally think both of these books are very good, but the only drawback is that they are not yet finished.

40. 40 天 Even Heaven's Will Dares Not Provoke Her, Yet You Stole Her Divine Bone 天道都不敢惹她，你居然夺她神骨 Qing Hong卿鸿Ancient Romance5.1M WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was the God Realm’s strongest goddess of war. Her brilliance shone too brightly, so she was cruelly set up on her wedding night. Her divine bones were ripped out, her bloodline stolen, and her loved ones murdered! When she awakens, she has been reborn in the body of a concubine-born daughter from a small family on a low-level continent. She thought that without her divine and demonic bloodlines, her cultivation speed would be far slower than before. Unexpectedly, she tu 26.4kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds
41. 41 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds

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    The Ninth Special Zone is all about action, battle, and pure excitement. This second book is the best time-travel novel I've ever read—a blend of business intrigue, romance, and humor. 😂

42. 42 重 Back to 1988 重返1988 West Wind Beyond the Pass关外西风Urban3.9M WordsCompleted Lu Feng had become a billionaire and achieved great success when he unexpectedly returned to the 1990s. Looking at his adorable daughter, he was completely bewildered. Even more bewildering was the question of who this beautiful wife of his was. With a second chance at life, making money was a piece of cake. He would not only reach the pinnacle of wealth, but also teach business tycoons how to make money, give the future richest man a few pointers on starting a business, and then casually stand 4.4kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
43. 43 被 After a Sadist Forced His Love on Me, He Became My Devoted Lapdog 被变态强制爱后，他成了我的舔狗 Why Ride a Pig?骑什么猪Two Male Leads1.1M WordsOngoing [Two male leads + 1v1 quick transmigration + forced love + the top goes crazy if he can’t get love + sweet romance, both leads are each other’s only love] [A possessive, obsessive top who becomes a lovesick puppy after receiving even a little affection ✖️ a resilient, self-reliant bottom with a sunny outlook] After Chen Zui was forced to bind with the “Forced Love” System, every day brought a sore back, sore legs, and aches all over. The forced-love psycho: “I like you.” “You can only belong to 8.9kReads9.0Score52914d adds

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    Let's stick with these few books.

44. 44 太 This Is Too Thrilling! The Max-Level Host Is Forced into a Madman’s Love 太刺激了！满级宿主被疯批强制爱 Why Ride a Pig?骑什么猪Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted (Two male leads + forced love + sweet romance + intensely flirtatious + thrillingly satisfying + one-on-one) After Su Hong dies, he gets bound to a "Domination by Force" System. To earn a chance at resurrection as quickly as possible, he decides to work hard and fight back! He swears to defend his dignity to the death and never coexist with these obsessive forced-love psychos! The all-powerful tycoon buries his nose beside Su Hong's neck and inhales deeply. "Good boy, you were right. I'm exactly 19.3kReads9.5Score1.5k14d adds
45. 45 许 Dear Mr. Bai, My Beloved, Let Us Fall in Love Again 许我最爱的白先生，再次相恋 Salty Fish Jiao咸鱼娇Two Male Leads290k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Reborn] [Sweet slice of life] [Both leads are chaste] [Each other's one and only] [Short story] [Sweet, innocent college student Su Zhou × powerful man with a controlling nature] Bai Chengjin, respectfully known in elite circles as Mr. Bai, is a man of power and wealth. To ordinary college student Su Zhou, he's someone he could only ever admire from afar in the news. A chance encounter leads Su Zhou into a luxurious castle estate. When he first meets Bai Chengjin, Su Zhou is bo 21.6kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
46. 46 这 This Is a Forced-Love Story 这是一篇强制爱文 Cold Embroidered Spring Blade绣春刀寒Two Male Leads409k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, so it'll gradually rise] The appeal of forced-love stories lies in seeing those who hold high status in society bow down to those beneath them. Even the most powerful person becomes lowly when they fall in love. The cold, composed Emperor Zhu Zaiji never imagined that one day he would bow down and submit to a little eunuch. 17.1kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
47. 47 魔 The Demon Lord Wins by Lying Around on the Strength of His Looks 魔尊他靠美貌躺赢了 Gradually Lost in a Haze渐迷离Two Male Leads762k WordsCompleted The great demon Ning Qingtang perished while fighting for a supreme treasure, and the whole world celebrated. But Ning Qingtang didn’t die. He possessed the treasure and took human form, then was taken in as a junior disciple by his old nemesis, Sword Venerable Ciyuan. To keep anyone from discovering that he cultivated demonic arts, Ning Qingtang pretended he couldn’t cultivate even a trace of spiritual power, becoming the famous pretty deadweight of the Six Realms. He really was useless, but he 3kReads9.1Score56214d adds
48. 48 漂 The Adorable Puppy Is the Empire's Top General's Cherished Darling 漂亮耶耶是帝国大将心尖宠 Inuyasha Buns犬夜叉烧包Two Male Leads351k WordsCompleted [Ridiculous Comedy + Two Male Leads + Interstellar + Omegaverse] [Adorable Yet Annoyingly Mischievous Samoyed Omega × Aloof Taotie General Alpha] The strongest fortune-teller in the galaxy once predicted that the little prince of the Romanel planet would one day become the most exalted king in the universe. After the prediction was made, many factions wanted to eliminate this potential rival. To protect the little prince, the Romanel planet kept him under wraps. Outsiders couldn’t get near him, 2.6kReads9.3Score46514d adds
49. 49 杀 The Killer Big Shot's Beloved Beauty 杀手大佬独宠美丽娇气包 I Love Pasta我爱吃意面Two Male Leads376k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Two male leads + everyone dotes on him + jealous top + romantic rivalry + both virgins] Cute, timid, delicate beauty bottom × stoic, aloof, powerful assassin top Zhou Qingke transmigrates into the body of a vicious cannon-fodder character who has nothing going for him but his looks. The most thrilling part is that his older brother is secretly the top assassin on the dark web. Because of the original owner's misdeeds, his cold older brother ignores him and is thoroughly s 13.7kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
50. 50 白 After My White Moonlight Returned from Abroad, His Vibe Seemed a Little Off 白月光他回国后，画风好像不太对 Youyou Makes a Move幽幽落子Two Male Leads579k WordsCompleted As a child, Yu Chu was obedient, well-behaved, and unbelievably beautiful. Among the families of the powerful, he was the kind of little brother every young master and young lady wished they had. When he was seven, his happy family fell apart. His mother took him and ran away. From then on, the quiet, obedient, beautiful boy became the cherished ideal of every young master and young lady in the circle of power. Thirteen years later, his father remarried, and Yu Chu returned to the country. But w 9.2kReads9.1Score75114d adds

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