An Ordinary Person With a Golden Finger, Starting in Republican-Era China 小人物带点金手指的从民国开始的

51 熬 I'll Outlive Everyone and Become the Greatest Under Heaven 熬死所有人，我就是天下第一 Salty Fish Guard咸鱼守卫Eastern Fantasy807k WordsOngoing Li Changsheng transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes a low-ranking prison guard who delivers meals at the capital’s Heavenly Prison. In his previous life, he worked 996 hours, pulling late nights until he died from overwork. Having learned his lesson the hard way, all he wants this time is to keep his iron rice bowl and lie flat for good. Fortunately, he gains [Immortality] and a [Heaven Rewards Diligence Panel] with no bottlenecks. As long as he practices, his proficiency can incre 224Reads5.2Score—14d adds

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Immortality, immortality, agelessness, and dishonesty

54 从 Starting in 1948: The Sixth Brother’s Life of Adventure 从1948开始，老六的纵横人生 Forty Years Until I Reach the Station还有四十年到站Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Yu was once a top investment adviser who could move markets on Wall Street. After a car accident, he finds himself inhabiting the body of the eldest son of the Lin family in the Forty-Nine City of 1948. The moment he opens his eyes, he witnesses his entire family being slaughtered by rogue soldiers, and is himself run through the heart with a bayonet. At the brink of death, the Infinite Space System activates, granting him not only the abilities of a top special forces soldier from 2026, but 14.9kReads6.5Score95314d adds

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Good books

57 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.7kReads6.7Score1.1k14d adds

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It's here! I highly recommend it!!

58 武 The End of Martial Supremacy 武极之末 Mu Rong Smiles木容笑笑Eastern Fantasy713k WordsOngoing The pinnacle of martial arts breaks through the void. It is the end of the martial path, the threshold to a higher world where one can seek the Great Dao and pursue immortality! Only when Liu Muyun reached that endpoint did he discover that the path to martial supremacy had only just begun! 6.3kReads6.4Score39614d adds

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The first book is about the myriad worlds, the calamity of humanity, and the struggle between all races in the universe! The second book is about the apocalypse of the myriad worlds, including Gu Long's heroes, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, The Great Tang Dynasty, Wind and Cloud, Yang Shen, the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shrouding the Heavens, Journey to the West, and Investiture of the Gods! The third book is about martial arts transmigration and game invasion!

60 这EN Something's Wrong with This Game: I Became a God by Mining! 这个游戏不对劲，我挖矿成神！ Dao Buyi道不易Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsOngoing [The Divine Realm descends upon the entire world] Yang Ling, a professional gold farmer, only wanted to relax in the game Divine Realm, but discovered that the environment was harsh and logging off was impossible. With no other choice, for the sake of his own safety, he could only start mining constantly, grinding levels, assigning stat points, and fighting to stay alive! 2.4MReads9.2Score313.1k14d adds

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The first book is about the myriad worlds, the calamity of humanity, and the struggle between all races in the universe! The second book is about the apocalypse of the myriad worlds, including Gu Long's heroes, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Tang Dynasty, Storm Riders, Yang Shen, the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shrouding the Heavens, Journey to the West, and Investiture of the Gods! The third book is about survival for all and the invasion of games!

61 葵 The Sunflower Manual: Sunflowers Turning Toward the Sun 葵花宝典，之葵花向阳 I Can't Eat Mushrooms我不能吃蘑菇Historical201k WordsOngoing In the empire's final years, an isolated territory in the north, the supernatural wanes, and warlords carve up the land. In an alternate era of rising great powers, where the supernatural and twisted technology coexist, what changes can the arrival of a transmigrator from Earth bring to this world? The people of the Empire cry, “The greatest upheaval in a thousand years!” The people of the North cry, “Long live the North!” The people of Avalon cry, “The Mandate of Heaven lies in the New World!” 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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It's roughly set in a fictional world.

62 莫 Never Underestimate an Old Man: From Dockworker to Martial Saint 莫欺老年穷，从码头搬工肝成武圣 Brother Longan桂圆哥哥Urban270k WordsOngoing [Republican Era] + [The Dynasty’s Final Years] + [Monsters Run Amok] + [Extreme Martial Arts] + [Elderly Protagonist] + [Patriotic] + [Cautious] In the dynasty’s final years, the rulers closed the country off from the world. To preserve their rule, they burned martial arts manuals and killed martial artists, causing the nation’s martial arts to decline. Eventually, foreigners used their powerful martial arts and advanced weapons to blast the country’s gates open, and the nation was thoroughly d 414Reads—Score10814d adds

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I haven't read such a good book in ages! It's hard to find books this good on Tomato Bookstore anymore. I have to highly recommend it!!! [Laughing][What?]

63 双 Double Crossing to the Sixties, Hauling in 2026 双穿六零，搬运2026 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban127k WordsOngoing Set aside your personal standards and enjoy a life without scruples. Refuse to wear yourself down with overthinking; when something happens, just lose it. Better to inconvenience others than make yourself miserable. Su Tianci from 2026 unexpectedly transmigrates to the materially deprived 1960s. Two vast eras now lie before him. 555Reads—Score3314d adds

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I even have workers in my own factory

65 在 Passing Myself Off as a Rich Returnee in the 1980s 在八零伪装回国土豪 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an ordinary working stiff for 25 years, spends his free time exploring the wilderness. By chance, he discovers a box full of U.S. dollars. Overjoyed, Su Tianci starts dreaming about where to go for a meat-stuffed flatbread. But before he can even celebrate, he slips and inexplicably tumbles off a cliff. When he comes to again, he has somehow arrived in an era full of opportunity… 7.9kReads5.8Score33814d adds

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Contact the Emperor's Business Hall to transport me

66 谍 Espionage: I'm a Shanghai Scion, Codenamed Porter 谍战：我，沪上大少，代号搬运工 Flowers Bloom and Flowers Fade花开又花谢Urban460k WordsOngoing In Shanghai, occupied by the invaders, there is a prominent and illustrious family: the Lin family of Shanghai. The eldest brother, Lin Zhenbang, is the military command's finance chief in Shanghai, codename: God of Wealth. His true identity is a secret underground intelligence agent, codename: Cedar. The second brother, Lin Duhan, is chief of the military command's operations division in Shanghai, codename: Killer. The eldest sister, Lin Hanyue, is chief of intelligence at the Shanghai station 5.6kReads6.1Score49114d adds

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In Shanghai, occupied by invaders, there lived a prominent and prestigious family—the Lin family. The eldest brother, Lin Zhenbang, was the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai financial division, codenamed "God of Wealth," but his true identity was a secret agent for the underground Communist Party, codenamed "Cedar." The second brother, Lin Duhan, was the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai operations section, codenamed "Assassin." The third sister, Lin Hanyue, was the head of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' Shanghai intelligence section, codenamed "Music Box," and also had a hidden identity, codenamed "Deep Sea." The protagonist, Lin Yun, was the youngest brother, always pampered by his older siblings. They all hoped he would stay away from danger and live a peaceful life; the Lin family's wealth was more than enough to support him as a carefree playboy. But no one could have imagined that this seemingly ordinary and unassuming young master of the Lin family was actually the most deeply hidden patriot, codenamed "Porter." A transmigrator disguised as an ordinary person, a hidden night emissary, wielding multiple identities: President of the Hundred Knowledge Society, Master of the Time Pavilion, and Master of the Dark Fire Hall. These titles, hated to the bone by traitors and applauded by the Chinese people, are used by one family to navigate various forces in the turbulent Shanghai undercurrents, where a thrilling spy war is quietly unfolding.

69 陷 Fallen in Jingni 陷落京霓 Yuan Shaoqi元芍七Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] Radiant, pampered heiress x powerful, ruthless tycoon Beijing’s elite circle | Ten-year age gap | Powerful man humbles himself for love | Sweet romance Shen Jingni, the youngest daughter of the Shen family, was born breathtakingly beautiful. Raised in luxury, she was adored by everyone. While trying to secure a copy of a Song brocade, Shen Jingni accidentally crossed paths with Zhao Zonglan, the feared tycoon everyone gave a wide berth. Everyone in their circle kne 94.9kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds

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Older man/older woman, huh? [Admiration][Admiration]

70 我 I'm a Foreigner in Republican-Era China 我在民国当老外 Poking Eyes and Picking Ears抠眼睛掏耳朵Urban754k WordsOngoing [World War II + spy thriller + Republic of China era + American politics + postwar Japan and Korea] He transmigrates into the body of a West Point graduate and becomes a captain and assistant military intelligence attaché at the U.S. military attaché office in the Republic of China. He helps the Republic of China and rises through the ranks in the United States. Later, he becomes the commanding officer on the front line of the U.S. war against Japan. After the war, he oversees all of Japan's aff 4.9kReads7.5Score12514d adds

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It's a super good male-oriented novel with a completely neutral worldview based on time travel, written from the perspective of an American military officer. His identity as an American officer and his knowledge of history are his biggest advantages.

71 那 That Red Land 那片红色的土地 Xiong Dayu熊大雨Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting] [Slice of life] [Entrepreneurship] [Family] [Rural life] [No clichés] [Not a power fantasy] [No transmigration] [Slow-paced] [Realistic] [Urban] [Hardships] Trust me, it gets better and better as the story goes on, and it absolutely won't end badly! Writing an original work is no easy task. Every word comes from the heart. Please don't leave a low rating or bad review. A casual three or four stars from you could deal a fatal blow to this niche novel. This novel is neither a cr 12kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds

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The new book was initially unknown and lacked the support of online traffic, but its solid writing and substantial plot made it a truly remarkable success.

72 稻 When the Rice Flowers Bloom 稻香花开 Liu Ningduochang刘宁多昌Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted The novel follows the hardships endured by farmers in two villages in Xiangnan County, Dongyuantun and Da’ai Village, from the Republican era through the founding of the People’s Republic of China and on through the people’s commune system, the Cultural Revolution, the household responsibility system, and the Reform and Opening-Up period. The villagers endure one hardship after another and witness the changing times. The protagonists, Zhang Yiping and Zhou Xueyun, are forced to leave school beca 233Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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A heartwarming yet poignant story about rural life during the Republican era, featuring two female protagonists who rise from humble beginnings to achieve wealth and success.

73 茶 The Tea Horse Road Mystery 茶马诡局 Purple Clay Warm Sunshine紫砂暖阳Historical807k WordsOngoing Huang Shi'an, a young man from the Ancient Tea Horse Road, carries on his shoulders the stories of three generations. His father's generation put down roots in western Yunnan and lived through the flames of war, fighting the enemy in the smoke-filled Southwest. They left behind an unyielding spirit and regrets that were never laid to rest. His older brother went to the countryside as an educated youth, then headed south to guard the border, leaving his fiery youth in the frontier. When his turn 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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The underdog's rise to success

74 我 A Tough Guy in a Republican-Era Siheyuan 我在民国四合院当黑皮 Nothing Left to Read, I'll Write It Myself没书看了我自己来Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + simple System + gradual development + goes on the run later] After criticizing a novel's spineless protagonist, I was banished by the You Think You Can Do Better System to a Republic-era courtyard house. Huh? There's also the TV dramas New World and The Glorious Era here? And a pocket dimension? Then let's spiral straight to the top. Since I've transmigrated, I want it all: beautiful women and money! I'll keep my head down at first, then enjoy the sweet life. 2.2kReads6.9Score10514d adds

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Do courtyard houses from the Republican era count?

75 民 Li Ying in Republican-Era China: Winning Big, Again and Again 民国李赢：大赢特赢 Divine Crane神鹤之神Historical329k WordsCompleted A veteran player arrives in Guangwaizhou in 1928. He builds himself back up, grows stronger, sweeps all opposition aside, and becomes himself again! Years later, on the planet Shuilingling, Li Ying, head of state of the only superpower, takes the stage at the Human Federation conference and delivers a masterclass in victory studies. “From the year I set out from Guangwaizhou, I began winning big, again and again... Wherever our conference and army went, the people welcomed us wholeheartedly. It 626Reads—Score10614d adds

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[Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds]

76 永 Eternal Demon 永魔 Adding Ink to Continue the Story点墨续作Eastern Fantasy761k WordsOngoing Traditional cultivation. The protagonist is ruthless and merciless, no holier-than-thou hero, no heroine, dark fiction! No System!! If you want to become an immortal in the heavens, you must climb the road to immortality over the bones of others. This isn't AI-generated. I wrote it by hand!!! 3.2kReads5.4Score31614d adds

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A traditional cultivation-themed story, the protagonist is ruthless and decisive, willing to do anything to achieve his goals; he is cold-blooded, cunning, and utterly inhuman. No female lead, no system, and not a brainless or dark novel. [Awkward laugh][awkward laugh]

77 满 The City Lies Silent Beneath a Haze of Fireworks 满城烟火寂 Mu Yu木羽Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted A jade-green bangle reveals a long-buried family secret, while a haunting garden opera awakens a heart-wrenching romance from the Republican era. The beautiful maiden and the young master have drifted away, yet the crabapple tree blooms just as it did in years past. As it turns out, one story from the past hides another, and every love is a tragedy. 579Reads9.3Score6214d adds

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Books with a Republican Era Background

78 两 Between Two Worlds: 1949 两界穿梭之一九四九年 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban232k WordsOngoing No morals + a little cruelty to beasts + everyday life at the heart of it Su Tianci transmigrates to Beiping in 1948, where his daily life revolves around tormenting beasts. Our protagonist has no manners and often does things without playing fair. The main idea is simple: if I have no morals, you can't morally blackmail me... [Putting the facts aside, is the author wrong to want to earn a little more tuition money? We shouldn't think only of ourselves; we need to consider the author too. I've m 3.4kReads—Score21114d adds

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Why did you stop?

79 抗 War of Resistance: Sending a Japanese Major to Meet Amaterasu from the Start 抗战：开局送鬼子少佐见天照大神 Cold Hands, Normal Pulse手冰凉脉正常Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Lao Ma, an armored corps veteran, is caught in a temporal mishap and transmigrates to 1941, a year engulfed in war, landing right in the middle of a Japanese encirclement. Gunfire erupts all around him as the enemy’s footsteps and battle cries close in. Stranded in an unfamiliar era without the modern armored equipment he knows, he has only his past combat experience and a soldier’s iron will. In this desperate fight for survival, Lao Ma begins an unknown journey of resistance. 7.3kReads8.7Score64114d adds

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[Admiration][Shy][Shy][What][Laugh] Only 9.9 Is considered readable, and only after multiple readings can it be considered a good book? By this standard, how many books are even worth reading? Has anyone read these? What score would you give them?

84 双 Two People Transmigrate to 1949, and from the Start We Meet Lou Zhenhua 双穿一九四九，开局遇到娄振华 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Male-Channel Fanfiction150k WordsOngoing Forget personal standards and enjoy a shameless life. No more emotional self-torment; when something happens, just lose it: better to inconvenience others than make yourself suffer. That was Su Tianci in 2026. By chance, he transmigrated to Beiping just after its liberation. He also awakened a pocket dimension that could take him back to 2026. The economically booming year 2026 and the war-torn year 1949, two vastly different eras, now lay before him. 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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I insisted on bringing this report with me here.

85 关 The Guanshan Saber 关山刀 Yearning for Yaoshan尧山眷恋Historical86k WordsCompleted On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God ascended to Heaven. Yan Feilong's father did not come home. Three days later, his mother was found dead in the village temple, a wound in her stomach. The twelve-year-old boy slipped a chipped knife into his clothes and walked into the salt flats, looking for a man: tall and thin, with a mole on his chin. He found him. Three strikes. One for his father, one for his mother, and the last so he could go on living. His revenge was d 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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No cheat codes, no time travel, no martial arts, no fantasy cultivation—it's simply a story of swordsmen from Shaanxi during the Republican era. If you get hooked, you're engrossed; if you don't, there's no going back. Based on true events.

86 双 Two Transmigrators’ Road Through the Great Ming 双穿大明之路见不平 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Historical265k WordsOngoing Su Tianci, a modern-day wage slave in 2026, was getting a foot massage at Red Romance when, for no apparent reason, he transmigrated to the war-torn Ming dynasty. Things were hellish from the start, but luckily, he could actually return to 2026! Two vastly different eras now lay before him. 507Reads—Score—14d adds

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Not lacking in revenge

87 穿 I Transmigrated to 1949, and Now I'm a Refugee? 穿越一九四九，我成难民了？ Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban131k WordsOngoing Forget about personal standards and enjoy a shameless life. Refuse to overthink things; if something happens, just go crazy: better to make things difficult for others than suffer yourself. That was Su Tianci in 2026. By chance, he transmigrated to Beiping just after its liberation. He also awakened a space that could take him back to 2026. The boom years of 2026 and war-torn 1949, two vastly different eras, now lay before him. 315Reads—Score—14d adds

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I don't know where I'm from.

89 人 A Man Opens a Martial Arts School in the Republic of China Era and Raises a Houseful of Martial Gods 人在民国开武馆，生出一窝武神 A Breeze Through the Story故事里面吹吹风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Alternate Republic of China] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Martial Arts] + [Urban Cultivation] + [Imaginative Fantasy] + [Soul Transmigration] + [More Children, More Blessings] + [Building a Clan] + [I Want Foreigners Dead] Li Juemin transmigrates to the chaotic Republic of China era and becomes the heir to a struggling martial arts school, inheriting a small dojo in a town. But the family's martial arts manuals are lost, and he knows only a few basic techniques. Fortunately, he awakens a System: ha 6.2kReads6.5Score17014d adds

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This is good...