A Book That Makes You Examine Human Nature and Desire 人性和欲望你不得不研究的一本书

1. 251 重 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.2kReads7.3Score107Shelves

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   Three must-read books. Well-paced. Not fast-paced, but very enjoyable.

2. 252 退 A Veteran Reborn to Protect the Beautiful Women Around Him 退伍重生之护我美女如云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban330k WordsCompleted If you could live your life over, who would you choose to save? When Shen Chan woke up, she found herself back at four in the morning on that day in 2014. Bao Shulin, this time, I will make sure you survive even if I have to stand against the whole world. 60Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 开 Investigated from the Start! Reborn, I'm Turning the Tables in Politics! 开局被查！重生我要逆袭官场！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban335k WordsCompleted The little girl who used to follow her around, calling her “Sis” again and again, is now a powerful figure in her own right! How quickly time flies. Officialdom is like a chess game: one careless move can cost you everything. Officialdom is like a battlefield: there may be no clash of blades, but danger lurks around every corner. Cheng Mo is caught between power and emotion! He moves carefully, step by step, straight toward the top. That is officialdom: a war without smoke, and a journey of self 275Reads—Score112Shelves
4. 254 我 My Dearest Husband 我亲爱的丈夫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊19k WordsCompleted My Dear Husband 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My childhood friend of ten years, my inseparable brother—they got married, but the groom handed me a letter. A fake wedding, a complete disaster. The bride was crying, the groom was laughing, and I was the only one who looked like a fool. He didn't switch jobs for a higher salary, but to steal my woman? No, he did it so I could win her back.

5. 255 指 Flowers Bloom at Her Fingertips, the Cool Tycoon Keeps Her in His Palm 指尖生花，清冷大佬掌心娇 Cheng Xiaoxin橙小馨Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted Tags: Marriage Before Love | Contract Marriage | Light AI-Tech Romance | Mutual Healing What good is ruling a global AI empire? A bone-deep cold illness has left even the most advanced intelligent devices helpless! A one-year marriage contract binds them together. “We’re only married on paper. Keep your distance.” Fu Shuo insists on keeping his distance, but his body tells another story. He can’t stop himself from moving closer to her again and again. Nan Cheng is sweet, perceptive, and gifted 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Human nature and desire!

6. 256 她 She Looks at Me Again 她再看我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted She Looks at Me Again —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves
8. 258 御 Beast Taming Begins with Slaying a Prince 御兽从拍死亲王开始 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊30k WordsCompleted Beast Taming Begins with Slapping a Prince to Death —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 成 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsOngoing For the sake of keeping the family fortune all to himself, Liang Dashan hatched a vicious scheme to frame his wife, Du Xue. Faced with her husband’s ruthless plotting, Du Xue fought back from the brink. She turned people’s motives to her advantage and used his own tactics against him, unraveling every conspiracy by playing along, and ultimately leaving the traitor with nothing but the clothes on his back! 30.2kReads7.9Score1.6kShelves
10. 260 替 The Stand-In Won’t Follow the Script 替身她不按剧本演出 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Substitute Doesn’t Follow the Script 3Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 租 The Night I Rented a Room, I Discovered My Landlady's Secret 租房那晚，我撞破女房东的秘密 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban165k WordsCompleted A colossal debt traps a stunning landlady. One high-stakes showdown unleashes the city's hidden undercurrents. A powerless maintenance worker relies on his brute strength to take on a paranoid tycoon and bring down a black-gold empire! 596Reads—Score104Shelves
12. 262 鬼 The Ghost Bell 鬼铃 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊36k WordsCompleted Ghost Bell 7Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 红 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 33kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
14. 264 无 After Being Acquitted 无罪释放后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted After Being Acquitted 1Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 教 My Professor Stepmom and Her Darling Zhaozhao 教授后妈和她的昭昭小宝贝 Xiao Lao小姥Modern Romance476k WordsCompleted [Second marriage for the male lead + the child is his biological daughter + they never fully fall in love + neither is chaste] [Highly educated families + prominent political families, both strong-willed, neither a typical good person] After earning her doctorate, Xie Qingwei smoothly stayed on as a university lecturer. Through a twist of fate, she, a committed non-marriage type, married Lin Jinghe, a retired high-ranking official who had already been married once and had a daughter. [Before the 5.2kReads7.5Score366Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It explores the choices, turning points, and transformations of human nature and desires. It's definitely worth reading... The book features an incredibly adorable child, Zhao Zhao, raised by a high-ranking official and a highly educated mother. She completely captivated me—her cuteness, intelligence, and her occasional mischievousness... Hehehe. The male and female leads are also remarkable, possessing high IQs and EQs... It navigates the complexities of officialdom, the workplace, and family life... Highly...

16. 266 她 She Supports Her with His Money 她用他的钱养着她 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted She Used His Money to Keep Herself 6Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 267 我 I Invited Three of My Elementary School Classmates to a KTV 我在KTV点了三个小学同学 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊25k WordsCompleted I Called Three of My Elementary School Classmates to a KTV 2Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are stark depictions of human nature and desire.

19. 269 夺 Deadly Insurance Policy 夺命保单 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance249k WordsOngoing Zhang Yanni thought she was the luckiest woman in the world. Her husband, Luo Jie, was handsome and gentle, showering her with the utmost love and care. He even bought her a massive insurance policy, calling it “protection through love.” Immersed in a bubble of happiness, she remained oblivious to the string of “accidents”: an electric shock in the bathroom, a fall into a deep pool, failing brakes. She merely marveled at how lucky she was to survive and tearfully thanked Luo Jie each time he “sa 6Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 全 The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 全世界都以为我老婆死了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 31Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.4kReads9.2Score886Shelves

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    Human nature, greed, desire; there's no reason to give up!

22. 272 他 He Always Wants to Tap My Acupoints 他总想点我穴 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊26k WordsCompleted He Always Wants to Tap My Acupoints 1Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 神 Divine Oil 神油 Lying-Down Dog躺狗Urban5.7M WordsOngoing The waters of the Gui River cannot wash away old blood debts. A jar of miraculous oil can keep the secrets of a powerful family locked away. The Republic of China is in chaos, the country teetering on the brink of collapse. At the command of his ancestors, the sole surviving heir of the Shi family enters the fray, disguising himself as an anonymous laborer at the Wen family’s oil mill. He appears plain and timid, but in his heart he is plotting a sweeping revenge. The miraculous oil the Wen fami 67.6kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    Nothing can stop what human nature does.

24. 274 她 She Called My Name in My Wedding Suite 她在我婚房里叫了我的名字 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted She Called My Name in My Wedding Room 54Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 离 After the Divorce, Dr. Su Caught the Eye of a Powerful Man 离婚后，苏医生被大佬盯上了 A Wild Horse Going Neigh Neigh一匹野马汪汪汪Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted [Season One of the motion comic is now available] [The early chapters focus on family disputes, with more emphasis on her career] [The male lead appears later] [It only gets better as the story goes] She's a cold, sharp cardiothoracic surgeon who wields a scalpel and is divorced with a child. He's a roguishly handsome power player with connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world. It was love at first sight for him, and he won't stop pursuing her. Then there's a gentle, refined yo 56.2kReads8.7Score6.1kShelves

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    This is so true! Divorced women are the most sought-after.

26. 276 婚 A Travel Companion Before the Wedding 婚前伴游 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted A Pre-Wedding Travel Companion 235Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 277 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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    The quality of these books is still increasing. [Eating popcorn emoji]

28. 278 你 I’ll Take Your Daughter 你女儿我收下了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊17k WordsCompleted I’ll Take Your Daughter 354Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 279 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
30. 280 产 Midnight Talks in the Maternity Ward 产房夜话 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance17k WordsCompleted Midnight Talks in the Delivery Room 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 281 画 Drawing Eyes 画眼睛 Light of the Dao道之光Modern Romance304k WordsOngoing Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings? 22.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
32. 282 前 My Ex-Wife Keeps Asking If I’m Dead Yet 前妻总打听我死没死 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted My Ex-Wife Keeps Asking If I’m Dead 60Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 283 骑 My Motorcycle-Riding Bad-Boy Husband 骑摩托的“黄毛”老公 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted The "Blond Punk" Husband Who Rides a Motorcycle 9Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 那 That Winter, My Senpai Asked Me to Stay the Night 那个冬天学姐留我过夜 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted That winter, my senpai invited me to stay the night. 54Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 285 你 You Can't Get Away 你，跑不掉了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted You Can't Get Away 12Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 对 The Divorced Neighbor Across the Hall 对门的离异邻居 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Divorced Neighbor Across the Hall 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Juejuezi is invincible

37. 287 复 A Review of This Life 复盘今生 Leng Yuhan冷遇寒Urban223k WordsCompleted Wang Yuhan once had a happy family. He and his wife, Yu Meixia, were both teachers. They excelled at their jobs, had a son and a daughter, and were the envy of everyone. But then, one day, it all vanished. If you were the protagonist, how would you react? How would you face betrayal by the person you love and trust most? Drawing on a deep understanding of life, the author tells a moving, vivid story of love and loss, life and death, and tangled passions in plain, flowing prose. The story also ra 730Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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    Don't underestimate human nature. When desire dominates, the soul has no home. There are too many betrayals in love, marriage, and friendship. After reading this book, you will know the weaknesses of human nature!

38. 288 从 From the Mud to the High Seat 从泥泞到高台 Little Mushroom Who Loves Hot Pot and Barbecue爱吃火锅烤肉的小蘑菇Urban638k WordsCompleted [The author's new work has few major angst points, and tries for a calm narrative style. Keep reading, and you'll find it compelling.] Qian Wen has clawed his way up from the mud, living in the wealthy Zhou family as a live-in son-in-law. He endures every step in silence, secretly gathering strength amid cold stares and condescension. His wife, Zhou Wei, is spoiled and unfaithful, but he never says a word, using the Zhou family's influence only to advance his own business plans. When the truth c 1.3kReads7.0Score100Shelves

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    These two are it.

39. 289 婚 The Loyalty and Betrayal of Marriage 婚姻的忠诚与背叛 Little Mushroom Who Loves Hot Pot and Barbecue爱吃火锅烤肉的小蘑菇Urban573k WordsCompleted Kang Chuanzong and his wife, Su Miao, were both natives of a city on the southeastern coast. In their county, their families could be called Brahmins. They had countless relatives, and all their aunts, uncles, and cousins were either in business or department heads and directors in various government agencies. So their marriage was practically an alliance. Though they had met through a matchmaking arrangement, their life after marriage was quiet and uneventful. Thanks to the wealth accumulated b 2.4kReads8.2Score141Shelves
40. 290 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.1kReads7.3Score264Shelves
41. 291 我 I'm a Little Village Doctor 我是小乡医 I Love WeChat哥爱微信Urban2.2M WordsOngoing A poor country bumpkin accidentally gains extraordinary powers. From then on, he farms, treats illnesses, goes into business, and becomes a local powerhouse. 183Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 躺 Can I Still See the Girl Who Lies in My Heart? 躺在心底的那个她，还能见到吗？ Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Will I ever see the one who lies deep in my heart again? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone has a "white moonlight" (idealized love/unrequited love). That's too much of a stretch.

43. 293 南 Working Down South: Those Wild Years 南下打工，风流的那些年 Idle Man by the Ink's Edge墨边闲人Urban800k WordsCompleted This is a story about Dongguan. After graduating from college, I couldn’t find a job. My cousin was working in the south, so I went to stay with him. My cousin was a carefree sort who dressed like a gangster every day. He took me to internet cafes, played pool with me, and treated me to late-night snacks. Life in the south was slow and easygoing. My cousin was my mentor. He found me a job and showed me how to eat, drink, and enjoy life. My cousin and I had a great time fooling around, but then h 332Reads7.5Score100Shelves

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    These three books are exactly what you need.

44. 294 不 After I Stopped Being a Simp, My Tsundere Girlfriend Regretted It 不做舔狗后傲娇女朋友却后悔了 A Heart Dancing in the Wind随风飘舞的心Urban428k WordsOngoing The girlfriend he’s loved for three years has a first love, and now that her first love is back, she predictably cheats on him, even livestreaming the affair. Talk about heartbreaking! He breaks up with her on the spot, without a moment’s hesitation. Then the hero meets a glamorous, icy female CEO and begins a new romance. He’s funny, witty, charming, and clever, with a mischievous streak. She’s cool and proud. A live-in son-in-law and a domineering female CEO: watch them spark a romance. This b 10.5kReads6.2Score412Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! You should review it too. The story begins with him being cheated on by his girlfriend of three years, who even livestreamed the affair – it's heartbreaking! He breaks up with her immediately, without a second thought. The male lead is humorous, witty, and clever with a touch of cunning. The female lead is aloof, proud, and a little silly and goofy. A live-in son-in-law and a powerful female CEO – see how their love blossoms. It's a truly captivating book; once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. Come check it out!

45. 295 乡 The Foolish Doctor of the Countryside, Protecting Sweetgrass Alone 乡野痴医，独护香草 Moonlit Night with the Wind月夜随风Historical442k WordsCompleted Framed by the village bully and shoved into a deep pool, the simple-minded Er Zhu unexpectedly unlocks his family's ancestral medical arts! With a single hand, he wields miraculous needles to save children and punish troublemakers. He may seem dim-witted in public, but behind the scenes, he is ruthless. In this life, he is determined to protect Xiang Cao. Not one villain will get away! 2.1kReads8.3Score176Shelves

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    A high-quality, exciting novel, full of surprises in every chapter, definitely worth reading!

46. 296 撞 Caught Them in the Act, Then Scalded Someone with Boiling Water 撞破好事，滚水烫人 Moonlit Night with the Wind月夜随风Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted Caught Them in the Act, Got Scalded with Boiling Water 716Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 297 前 My Ex's Stupidity Tax: His Wife Valued at 200,000 前夫哥的智商税：老婆估值二十万 Moonlit Night with the Wind月夜随风35k WordsCompleted The Ex-Husband's Stupidity Tax: His Wife Is Worth 200,000 439Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 高 Sleepless on the Highway at Night: The Immortal Venerable Returns 高速夜未眠：仙尊归来 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted Sleepless on the Highway at Night: The Immortal Venerable Returns 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Hilarious throughout, full of plot twists, proceed with caution, you'll laugh until your stomach hurts!] Before the engagement, one pregnancy. During serious pre-pregnancy preparation, one and a half months later, another pregnancy. The baby is one year old—and then, another pregnancy. Regent's wife, Gu Mingzhu, stared at the two lines on the pregnancy test and her composure crumbled: "Just once!!" Regent Shen Zhaoning remained unfazed: "I'm in good health."

49. 299 床 I Found 100,000 Yuan Under the Mattress and Finally Understood My Late Wife's Intentions 床垫下翻出十万块，我才懂亡妻的苦心 Moonlit Night with the Wind月夜随风Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted I found a hundred thousand yuan hidden under the mattress, and only then did I understand my late wife's painstaking intentions. 585Reads—Score103Shelves
50. 300 病 The Virus Keeps Trying to Suppress Me 病毒总想压制我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted The Virus Keeps Trying to Suppress Me —Reads—Score—Shelves

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