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1. 201 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 790Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Genuine emotions, vivid portrayal, novel subject matter, concise language, and intricate plot twists make it endlessly watchable.

2. 202 沧 Remembering the Years as the Seas Changed 沧海桑田忆年年 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance393k WordsOngoing My father and Uncle Wang Si, whom he had begged for help from among the neighbors, rode along an unknown little road dusted with snow, just as dawn began to break. Their whips cracked through the silent morning with a crisp, swirling sound. One cart carried the last of our corn kernels in burlap sacks, a few battered water jars, and four large geese. The other held pots and pans, the furniture that was still usable, and some clothes that had been worn by who knew how many children. All the quilt 1.8kReads8.9Score14614d adds

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   The writing is meticulous, capturing the spirit of the times. A recommended book.

3. 203 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.6kReads—Score1914d adds

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   The first book features a female protagonist who, in the mid-1990s, graduated from a teachers' college but gave up her assigned job to move south, as did the male protagonist, who also gave up his job in his hometown. The two of them build their future together.

4. 204 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 773Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a female protagonist who, in the mid-1990s, graduated from a teachers' college but gave up her assigned job to work in the south, while the male protagonist also gave up his job in his hometown and went south. The two of them create a future together.

6. 206 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 676Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 207 逍 A Carefree Fairy Descends to Earth and Takes the Internet Giants by Storm 逍遥仙女下凡，卷爆互联网大厂 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学Urban23k WordsCompleted A carefree fairy descends to earth and takes the internet giants by storm 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Qingyao's eyes lit up, her curiosity finally bursting forth. She was by nature free-spirited and adventurous, loving novelty and adventure, and utterly detesting monotonous routines. The Heavenly Court had been unchanged for millennia, its strict rules and mundane days utterly tiresome. The mortal realm? A giant internet company? A career comeback? It sounded a million times more interesting than sitting on a cloud watching flowers and rain! The Old Man of the Moon, stroking his beard, saw her eager expression and couldn't help but smile, reminding her, "Little Fairy Qingyao, the mortal world is full of hardships and worries. All beings are busy chasing fame and fortune, burdened with countless troubles. Your nature..."

8. 208 笺 Ink and Tang Style: The Biography of Xue Tao 笺染唐风：薛涛传 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学21k WordsCompleted Ink on Silk, Tang-Era Style: The Story of Xue Tao 3Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 209 下 After Descending to the Mortal Realm to Cultivate Immortality, This Little Immortal Returned to Heaven in Sorrow 下凡修仙后，小仙我怅然归天 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学Marriage & Romance29k WordsCompleted After descending to the mortal realm to cultivate immortality, this little immortal returned to heaven in dismay 5Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 210 焚 Burning the Manuscript at Qingzhi Cove: The Southern Song Poetess Refuses to Cross Over 焚稿青芝坞：南宋才女不肯渡 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学Marriage & Romance28k WordsCompleted Burning the Drafts at Qingzhi Dock: The Southern Song Talented Lady Refuses to Cross the River —Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 211 西 Pines and Cypresses at Xiling Betray Our Promised Time 西陵松柏负佳期 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学22k WordsCompleted Pines and cypresses of Xiling, missing the promised day 2Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 212 逍 Carefree Immortal: After Descending to the Mortal Realm, I Ascended by Scrounging Meals 逍遥仙：下凡后，我靠蹭饭飞升了 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学35k WordsCompleted Carefree Immortal: After Descending to the Mortal Realm, I Ascended by Scoring Free Meals 1Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 213 穿 I Became Fahai and Discovered Bai Suzhen Was My Ex-Girlfriend 穿成法海，发现白素贞是我前女友 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学Marriage & Romance28k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated as Fahai and Discovered That Bai Suzhen Was My Ex-Girlfriend 13Reads—Score114d adds
14. 214 大 The Unluckiest Young Master in the Great Song Dynasty 大宋第一倒霉少爷 Lingnan School of Painting Literature岭南画派文学Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted The Song Dynasty's Unluckiest Young Master 7Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 215 乱 Warlord of a Chaotic Era: I, Yang Zhong, Lay the Foundation for Sui's Eternal Empire 乱世战神：我，杨忠，奠基大隋万古江山 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Historical34k WordsCompleted War-Torn Era’s War God: I, Yang Zhong, Laid the Foundation for the Sui Dynasty’s Eternal Reign 5Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 216 鹊 No More Meetings at the Magpie Bridge: The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl Are Selling Riverside Apartments in Heaven 鹊桥别相会了，牛郎织女去天庭卖银河江景房 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷26k WordsCompleted No more meeting at the Magpie Bridge: The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl head to Heaven to sell Milky Way-view apartments 1Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 217 笑 I'm Dead! Bajie Works with His Old Flame at Huaguoshan Tourism 笑死！八戒在花果山文旅和旧情人上班 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction29k WordsCompleted I’m dead! Bajie is working at Huaguoshan Tourist Resort with his old flame. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 天 Dragon Cub in the Heavenly Prison: I’m Emperor Wu of Han’s Great-Grandson 天牢龙崽：我是汉武帝的皇曾孙 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Historical84k WordsCompleted Little Dragon in the Celestial Prison: I’m Emperor Wu of Han’s great-grandson 25Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 219 杜 The Old Sword of Duling: The Chronicle of Emperor Xuan of Han 杜陵故剑：汉宣本纪 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Historical37k WordsCompleted The Sword of Duling: A Chronicle of Emperor Xuan of Han 26Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 逃 The Pig Who Couldn’t Escape Gao Laozhuang: Bajie Works Like a Beast at Gao Laozhuang 逃不出高老庄的猪，八戒在高老庄当牛马 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted The pig who can't escape Gao Laozhuang: Bajie works like a beast of burden at Gao Laozhuang 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 221 成 Don't Lie Flat on the Path to Buddhahood! Zhu Bajie Helps the Great Sage Open a Huaguoshan Tourism Company 成佛别躺平！猪八戒帮大圣开个花果山旅游公司 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction29k WordsCompleted Don't Lie Flat on the Road to Buddhahood! Zhu Bajie Helps the Great Sage Start a Huaguo Mountain Tourism Company 3Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 222 八 Zhu Bajie Takes on Journey to the West: I’ve Attained Enlightenment, Now I’m Going Back to Gao Village to Slack Off 八戒闯西游：修成正果，俺回高老庄摆烂 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction27k WordsCompleted Bajie Charges Into the Journey to the West: After attaining enlightenment, I’m heading back to Gao Village to slack off —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 223 八 Zhu Bajie Takes on Journey to the West: I Tear the Scumbag Bull Demon King Apart 八戒闯西游：手撕渣男牛魔王 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction28k WordsCompleted Bajie Charges Into the Journey to the West: I Tear the Scumbag Bull Demon King to Pieces 12Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 224 别 While Others Build Careers, She Chases Handsome Men: Princess Taiping Turns All of Tang China Into Her Playground 别人搞事业她搞帅哥，太平公主渣翻全大唐 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Ancient Romance26k WordsCompleted Everyone else builds careers, but she goes after handsome men: Princess Taiping wreaks havoc across the Tang Empire 19Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 225 王 Honor of Kings: While Others Become Heroes, I Become a Minion and Slack Off 王者：别人穿英雄，我穿峡谷小兵摆烂 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction25k WordsCompleted Honor of Kings: Everyone else becomes a hero, but I become a minion in the Rift and slack off 13Reads—Score114d adds
26. 226 赤 The Red-Browed Rebellion’s Greatest Heroine 赤眉第一女枭雄 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Ancient Romance37k WordsCompleted The Red-Browed Rebellion’s First Female Warlord 74Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 227 双 Traveling Between Two Worlds to Fight in Korea, I Beat Up the Americans 双穿抗美援朝，我暴打美国佬 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Historical652k WordsOngoing In 2026, overworked wage slave Su Tianci gets his writing royalties. He plans to go out for a foot massage with the full-service treatment, as a reward for himself. But he never expects to open his eyes and transmigrate to a battlefield engulfed in war. There’s no water, medicine, or food. Fortunately, he can return to 2026. Two vastly different eras now lie before him. 26.3kReads7.2Score1.8k14d adds

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28. 228 在 In the ’80s, Pretending to Be a Returnee Tycoon 在八零，伪装归国神豪 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban239k WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an overworked office drone in 2026, accidentally transmigrates to the resource-scarce 1980s. Fortunately, he can still return to 2026. Two vastly different eras now lie before him. 24Reads—Score314d adds
29. 229 东 A Northeastern Journey to Immortality 东北修仙记 Hero with the Great Banner大旗英雄Modern Romance105k WordsOngoing This is a story about a group of Northeast Chinese spirits banding together to keep one another warm. Modern-day Qiao Zheng arrives in the Xuantong era and joins Hu Santaiye and the other spirits in driving out evil and fighting the Japanese. There's passion and humor, family squabbles and utter chaos, as this band of spirits carve out a place for themselves on the black soil. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This looks pretty good.

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