Books Auntie Thinks Are Worth Reading 阿姨觉得值得一看的书

1. 1 丧 A Survival Guide to Zombie Towns 丧尸村镇求生指南 Frozen Green Mountain冻青山No CP324k WordsCompleted A hard-edged zombie story with no superpowers: how would real grassroots organizations respond to a zombie outbreak? (A parallel world, not reality) Chen Yunhao had been plagued by bad luck since childhood, but after graduating from college, he made it into the civil service! He passed the exam for a township government job! Though being single and posted to a remote township meant he was a nuclear-powered pack mule, Chen Yunhao was still happy to go to this lovely little town nestled among mou 21.7kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch26.7kGifts

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   The subject matter is common, but the perspective of this book is relatively rare. It is a zombie novel that is close to reality and does not have any cheat codes. This article covers the night and early morning of the incident, depicting the unprecedented emergency faced by various grassroots units. It describes the process from initial confusion and heavy casualties to controlling the spread, identifying the root cause, and handling the situation appropriately. It's a thrilling night with a lot of content that I feel could be adapted into a movie. It's an ensemble piece with multiple storylines running in parallel. The focus isn't on the male protagonist; many characters appear, and the various people at the grassroots level are portrayed in a way that aligns with their job responsibilities, avoiding any unrealistic or pretentious elements. While not employing elaborate language to describe suffering and sorrow, the author effectively evokes the reader's emotions. This book lacks superpowers or systems as "cheat codes," leaning towards realism. Presumably to avoid making the story too difficult, the author doesn't portray the early situations of casualties due to information blockages as overly tragic, even using subtle humor to lift the spirits, making me laugh and cry intermittently. Later, with the arrival of more superiors/organizations and the improvement in the situation, no more horrific events occur, making the reading experience lighter. The author's descriptions of organizational details are indeed more realistic and detailed than other articles, reflecting a strong Chinese characteristic. Of course, this article has minor flaws, but these don't detract from its overall excellence. I won't spoil anything.

2. 2 情 After All My Love Rivals Fell for Me, the Cannon Fodder Faked His Death and Ran 情敌全部沦陷后炮灰死遁跑路了 Another One Again又了个又Danmei (BL)468k WordsCompleted Mindless | Soap Opera Drama | Faking His Death | Men Fighting Over One Man | A Love-Triangle Battleground | The Crematorium | A Beloved by All A weird-behaving gong because his brain is broken & a deadpan, sarcastic shou because he’s unlucky every day Yang Wei, male, 23, an orphan. Not long after starting his job, he was hit by his boss’s son’s Rolls-Royce Phantom and saw actual phantoms. When he woke up in the hospital, he was hit with a double whammy: First, he was a bit player in a danmei 9.2kFavorites6.4kClicks/ch8kGifts

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   I hesitated when I first saw the title and copy; I was drawn in by the cover, and in the end, I added it to my favorites just because of the cover. The premise isn't original, but it's written with more subtlety and depth than similar stories. It truly lives up to the description—melodramatic and unrestrained, with a touch of sadness amidst the awkward laughter. A story with a somewhat melancholic core, presented in a clichéd and absurd way. These characters each have their own flaws, obsessions, and pitiable aspects. As the story unfolds, readers learn more about these characters, especially the protagonist, whose past experiences make them even more admirable for his sunny and cheerful personality. No wonder so many people like him; he's far superior to those protagonists whose charm only exists in the mouths of supporting characters or in the author's imagination. The protagonist is finally not a typical template character! He has clear goals and a sensitive mind. He just acts silly. Among that group of people, he is the most considerate, the best at making the other person happy, and the one who understands the other the most. I don't care if the ending is abrupt or not, I'll be satisfied as long as the male lead has a happy ending.

3. 3 穿 After Transmigrating into a Female Alpha 穿成女Alpha之后 Lu Yeqingzhuo鹿野青灼Romance707k WordsCompleted GB, female lead and male love interest: Transmigrated as a Female Alpha and Bound to a Simp System. Also collecting favorites for my upcoming sci-fi story, Doomsday Roulette! I'm currently drafting Back to My Nemesis's Youth. Please don't mention other stories or authors in the comments. No putting down or comparing works. Keeping things harmonious is everyone's responsibility, so let's create a welcoming environment~ Weibo: 147.3kFavorites253.2kClicks/ch276.4kGifts

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   This story is about a beautiful fairy who transmigrates into the body of a tall, strong male Alpha. Her initial discomfort and the unfortunate coincidences that lead others to misunderstand her as tense and unapproachable are quite amusing. The female lead was a fairy before her transmigration, but she wasn't weak or incapable. Her romantic partner is her roommate, a male Omega, who pretends to be of the opposite gender. This book contains intrigue, and the male Alpha the female lead transmigrates into also has an unusual story. It has some novel aspects and is quite good. My favorite part is the beginning; the later part involves monster-fighting adventures to uncover the truth.

4. 4 穿 Transmigrated to the Republic of China Era to Become a Tailor 穿到民国做裁缝 Xi Feng西枫Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Fashion designer Ji Qingzhou was traveling for inspiration when he checked into a distinctive guesthouse reputed to be a hundred years old. When he woke, the room was the same, but he had transmigrated into the Republican Era, a hundred years in the past, and become the male spouse of a blind, discharged military officer. He had been married to the officer to bring him good fortune. The officer was tall and handsome, but cold and difficult, often making cutting remarks and ignoring him. Ji Qing 82.3kFavorites93.8kClicks/ch144.3kGifts

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   I quite enjoy the protagonist's career development, but the pairings are rather common, and the male lead's character isn't to my taste. Don't expect too much from the romance.

5. 5 末 Post-Apocalyptic Real Estate Tycoon 末世房产大亨 Li Jiug e厉九歌No CP1.0M WordsCompleted The full novel is complete, though I’m still making occasional revisions. Upcoming novels: "Ascend to Immortality, Then Return to Earth to Make Games" and "Eating by the Rules". "Real Estate Tycoon" is a building game that adds new components every week to satisfy players’ wildest construction ideas. Chi Yu is a socially anxious recluse who hates interacting with people. To focus on gaming, he stocked up on several months’ worth of food and settled into the blissful life of playing games at home 54.6kFavorites72.4kClicks/ch195.9kGifts

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   The beginning of this book was so-so, but it really got to my liking around chapter 40. The post-apocalyptic setting is quite imaginative. The male protagonist thinks he's playing a house-building, decorating, and management game; he's socially awkward and a homebody, and by the end, he still doesn't realize the game is reality. The post-apocalyptic storyline features a lot of elements related to people, but less about building houses, especially in the later stages. The narrative frequently switches between the protagonist's perspective and the player's own, and some of these descriptions and perspective transitions feel verbose and rough. Perhaps for the sake of excitement and memorability, some of the group portraits are written in a somewhat stereotypical way. This book has two storylines: one is about the male protagonist playing a real estate tycoon game, and the other is about a great war between humans and dimensional monsters. The two storylines intersect and influence each other. This book has elements of infrastructure management that I like, but it also has some imperfections. Considering its novelty, I'd give it three and a half stars overall.

6. 6 选 After Failing to Debut Through a Talent Show 选秀出道失败后 Far Up the Tianshan Mountains远上天山No CP959k WordsCompleted My new novel, I Write Novels Purely to Make Money, is currently being serialized. Thanks for your support! The huge talent competition show Tomorrow's Star Path was an overnight sensation. Every member of the debut group Wink shot to fame, going from unknowns to a top-tier idol group. Unfortunately, there were eight debut spots, and Lin Yuan came in ninth. Three years later, Wink went from famous to forgotten. Lin Yuan, who had ranked in the debut lineup throughout the competition, became even m 40.5kFavorites56.6kClicks/ch141.5kGifts

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   The plot and elements in this book aren't new; you can guess the general idea. There are a few illogical parts, and quite a few plot twists. The tropes are all pretty much the same, and it gets a bit tiresome after a while. The second half of the book gets better, and the filming process is also well-written. This book differs from similar works in that it only focuses on the conflicts and face-slapping scenes between the male protagonist and other male supporting characters, without including any negative female supporting characters or common content such as sexual transactions or bullying of the protagonist on set. Even the negative male supporting characters are not written in a vulgar way. Overall, it's a lighthearted and easy-to-read article that satirizes others' claims; I'd give it three

7. 7 投 Investment Cashback: A Trillionaire Tycoon [Quick Transmigration] 投资返现，千亿神豪[快穿] A Flash一现No CP606k WordsCompleted [Coming soon: Playing a Popular Supporting Character with a Saintly Filter] -Full story complete- - Fang Zhuo transmigrates into an ensemble novel set in the entertainment industry. The good news is that he’s bound to a money-gifting System with ten billion in his account. The bad news is that he has only thirteen days left to live, and his life balance is critically low. The money-gifting System feels guilty: [Host, all you have to do is inherit the company and earn returns through investments. 13.2kFavorites13.6kClicks/ch19.3kGifts

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   These kinds of stories all have similar plot points, but the male lead is more stylish and wealthy. The author doesn't rely on lengthy descriptions of the male lead's appearance or the perspective of supporting characters to highlight his charisma; a few such descriptions interspersed when necessary are enough. The author is quite restrained in depicting the protagonist's inner thoughts, preserving the necessary logical thought processes while minimizing or omitting unimportant or inappropriate details, thus maintaining mystery and leaving room for interpretation. Readers perceive the protagonist as a person of high efficiency, decisive action, who prefers to spend money rather than waste time on unnecessary complications, and is generally composed. There are four worlds in total. The first two are better, while the later ones are just so-so. This is a lighthearted, fast-paced transmigration novel with a powerful cheat ability; don't overthink it.

8. 8 1 No License Below 100 Meters 100米以下没有证书 Tang Liu塘柳Danmei (BL)448k WordsCompleted "Beneath the currents, every breath he takes is a tide rushing toward me." - When reporters surrounded Lin Qianxi, his soaked eyelashes cast shadows beneath his eyes. Their microphones nearly jabbed into his pale lips. "So many people risk their lives and die. What is the point of your extreme sports, anyway?" His Adam's apple bobbed, but he couldn't make a sound. The warmth of bodies cradled in the deep sea, the strength of a hand gripping a survivor's wrist inside a sunken ship, all of it lodg 3.9kFavorites1.8kClicks/ch8.1kGifts

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   The subject matter is quite novel—cave diving. I recommend everyone watch Secret Garden's cave diving video series (don't watch it alone at night!), It will give you a better understanding of this sport. Some of the plot points in this book are based on real events. The character is well-developed, with more focus on his career than his romance. The romance is alright, though not particularly great. The seme pursues the uke, learns scuba diving from him, and wants to become his diving partner. In the extra chapters, he does become his partner and helps the uke break records. There are some imperfections, but the theme is novel, so I'll give it 4 stars.

9. 9 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Become a Celebrity 穿到古代当名士 Five-Colored Dragon Crest五色龙章Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Wang Xiaobo once said: A famous scholar need not be a genius. As long as he has nothing to do, drinks freely, and reads Li Sao well, he can become a famous scholar. After transmigrating into the Song dynasty as the son of a minor official, Song Shi leads just such a leisurely life as a scholar. This is a danmei story, with Huan Ling x Song Shi as the couple. The senior brother is the official pairing, so please don't read if you dislike that. I just got a notice from my editor: the story will go 102.1kFavorites233.5kClicks/ch193.2kGifts

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   This is an older work, and the pacing is slower compared to current works; I skimmed through it. Some parts are described in detail. It's not a typical "infrastructure-building" fantasy; the protagonist has a cheat ability, but it's not excessive or mindless. The author's classical Chinese writing is excellent. It's a decent read, better than what you'd find when you're looking for something to read. Since it's an older work, if it had been written in a more fast-paced, exciting style, it would probably be more suitable for modern readers.

10. 10 经 Everlasting 经久 By the Still Waters静水边Danmei (BL)180k WordsCompleted A young boxer and a young ballet dancer Passion and tenderness, dreams and growing up, life and love A small-town romance from the fringes of the industry Weibo: 194.9kFavorites258.7kClicks/ch39.7kGifts

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    These are short, older stories that aren't VIP. Everyone here is a good baby, and they're heartwarming to read.

11. 11 今 A Wedding Today 今日有囍 Longhaired Orange Cat长毛橘Danmei (BL)903k WordsCompleted ● Check out another story in the same series, Today Is a Lucky Day. ● Check out my wife's steamy romance, The Desperate Widow, by Murder the Moon. Blurb: After getting beaten down by life, Chu Huan decided to follow in his father's footsteps and return to his hometown to become a fortune-teller. Well... a half-trained fortune-teller, just like his family. Moving graves, calling back souls, checking feng shui: there was nothing wrong 115.1kFavorites99.2kClicks/ch207.1kGifts

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    It's alright, not the horror genre, fast-paced, no major flaws. The romance isn't a major focus; the 3-meter-tall male lead could have had more interesting developments, but they weren't explored much. The main appeal is the plot.

12. 12 老 My Husband Always Thinks I'm the Demon King 老公总以为我是魔王 Little Crispy Pork from Jiangbei江北小酥肉Danmei (BL)208k WordsCompleted Coming soon: What's a Little Cat Like Me Got to Do with an Escape Game?! [Completed, silly sweet romance / the shou is not a demon lord] Lu Zheng has always lived an utterly ordinary life. Until the day after their wedding, when his husband, Li You, suffers a brain injury. The trouble is, Li You thinks he's the Demon Lord. He may look like an ordinary office worker, but he supposedly has minions everywhere, all waiting for him to raise his arm and destroy humanity. Even worse, Li You hands him a 6.1kFavorites14.9kClicks/ch2kGifts

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    The story begins with the seme (dominant partner) concealing his true identity and marrying the uke (submissive partner). The seme initially suffers from amnesia and becomes a goofy character, believing the uke to be a demon king – haha! Later, he regains his memories and reveals his true identity to the uke. The two are quite a cute couple.

13. 13 做 The Biggest Taboo in Our Line of Work Is Falling for a Client 做我们这行的最忌讳爱上客人 Fang Zizai方自在Danmei (BL)438k WordsCompleted CP: An actor-turned-emperor who died unexpectedly as the gong, and a mortician who’s sick of being pestered by him and wants to hurry up and “send him off” as the shou. ※※※※※ Writing a blurb is really hard, so here’s the opening outline instead ↓ [Opening outline ↓] After graduating, Ling Chen rode the wave of civil-service recruitment and successfully landed a stable government job, becoming a proud… mortician at the XX Funeral Center. One night while he was on duty, he received an urgent 44.3kFavorites44.1kClicks/ch44.2kGifts

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    Read when you're looking for something to read

14. 14 国 The National Doctor 国医 Jiazi Hai甲子亥Danmei (BL)641k WordsCompleted Some people get fired for stepping into the office with their left foot first the next day. Others transmigrate because they step into the office with their left foot first the next day. Fang Zhou was one of them. He transmigrated to the cultivation world and spent five hundred years making the perfect transformation from a third-rate menial in the Medical Sect to an elder. Now he’s back! #The protagonist will work in a hospital# 66kFavorites122.6kClicks/ch131.5kGifts

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    A novel with a "golden finger" (powerful, overpowered abilities) that's good for when you're looking for something

15. 15 星 The Wizard of Star's End 星极的魔法师 Yu Xiaoguai渔小乖乖Danmei (BL)685k WordsCompleted At the turning point of his fate, Shen Xingji chooses to land on a barren planet this time. There, he finds a badly wounded man. The man claims to be a mage. In an age when technology reigns supreme, the term "mage" specifically refers to a thirty-year-old virgin, you know! 1. Thanks to my friend Li Mozhi for hand-drawing the cover. Muah! 2. An interstellar story: a reborn tech mogul versus a transmigrated magic mogul. 3. See the main and supporting characters section for the CP. One-on-one r 26.6kFavorites47kClicks/ch63.8kGifts

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    It's alright, you can read it if you're looking for something to read.

16. 16 富 The Rich Second-Generation Heir Is Forced to Start Over [Farming] 富二代被迫从头再来[种田] Yu Feng寓风Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted [The fourth cub, My Dao Partner Keeps Forcing Me, has begun serialization~~ Welcome, come on in~~] Blurb: Lu Xu is a rich second-generation student with parents but little affection, and a terrible student. He finally finishes the college entrance exam, but before he can even touch his university admission letter, his soul ends up in the body of an unlucky ancient man with the same n 79.6kFavorites101.7kClicks/ch155.1kGifts

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    The story focuses on business management, not only depicting the development of the two main characters but also the development of their friends and family. There were a few minor plot holes at the beginning, but they are negligible. I enjoy reading farming and management novels, and I've read quite a few. While this one has some shortcomings, it's still quite good. The management aspect is novel, the plot logic is relatively reasonable, the pacing is good, and the management parts kept me reading.

17. 17 青 Green Bamboo 青竹 Yu Feng寓风Danmei (BL)846k WordsCompleted [My fourth novel, My Daoist Partner Keeps Forcing Me, is now updating~~ Welcome!] Everyone in the surrounding villages knew that Jiang Zhu was an orphan whom Jiang the Bamboo Artisan had found at the foot of the mountain. After his adoptive father passed away, he was left all alone on Bamboo Mountain, making a living by cutting bamboo, digging up shoots, and weaving baskets. One day, Jiang Zhu “found” a strange man on his mountain. The man was handsome and fair, with fine manners and captivat 19kFavorites17.1kClicks/ch44.7kGifts

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    The story revolves around business management and time travel to ancient times, making the plot somewhat novel. One thing I particularly liked was the absence of mindless, malicious relatives and villains. It's a fairly slice-of-life story. However, the map isn't very large, mostly confined to a county, probably due to the protagonist's less-than-ideal health.

18. 18 金 [Quick Transmigration] The Ace Shark [快穿]金牌鲨手 A Hooked Moon over a Mountain一山钩月No CP161k WordsCompleted My name is Lin Yuetian. I’m 23. I come from a somewhat chaotic cyberpunk future. I’m unmarried and work for a security company. I get home at eight sharp every day. I don’t smoke, and I only drink in moderation. I go to bed at eleven and get eight hours of sleep every night. Before bed, I always drink a glass of warm milk and then do twenty minutes of seated forward bends. The moment I get into bed, I’m fast asleep until morning. I never let fatigue or stress carry over to the next day. The mor 48.5kFavorites61.6kClicks/ch29.5kGifts

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    A fast-paced, no-romance, scum-abusing transmigration novel where the protagonist is an assassin who doesn't follow the emotional destruction route; instead, he focuses on physical destruction, prioritizing efficiency and speed. A good read if you're looking for something to read, and it's not VIP, so no exaggeration. You might think the protagonist is serious, but his thought process is unconventional; you might think he's weird, but his logic is impeccable, hahaha.

19. 19 修 Cultivation Dynasty Simulator 修仙皇朝模拟器 Li Jiug e厉九歌No CP1.3M WordsCompleted Chi Yixuan's soul transmigrated into the world of cultivation, where he discovered that everyone could summon a life-bound artifact to cultivate. The life-bound artifact he summoned was the game he'd made before transmigrating: Cultivation Dynasty Simulator. [Ding! Loading world map... Your Majesty, conquer the four seas, rule the eight corners of the world, hold the realm in your grasp, an 25kFavorites33.9kClicks/ch48.2kGifts

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    The elements of this story are: cultivation, gaming, infrastructure building, no romantic pairing, and ensemble cast. While the elements are not new, the author has written something fresh. The early part is a management game story; once the territory is somewhat stable, the cultivation storyline begins, which is also well-written. The powerful beings in this world are too greedy and arrogant. Although the protagonist's territory is relatively weak, the common people find a new life here and work together to protect their home.

20. 20 摄 The Regent 摄政王 Scorpion Orchid蝎子兰Danmei (BL)916k WordsCompleted The new infinite-flow fantasy danmei novel Infinite Haunted Domains is now updating. A powerful soldier gong x a gentle, optimistic, healing shou. A story about lovers fighting side by side (≧▽≦) The Regent Prince is complete. The empire is beset by turmoil. As the exhausted emperor lies on his deathbed, he dreams of the sun and moon falling into the sea. In his final moments, His Majesty murmurs, “The sun and moon... are gone...” The late emperor never got t 47.7kFavorites32.7kClicks/ch39.5kGifts

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    Check out this older work and experience its unique writing style and story, quite different from current novels. There are plenty of free chapters, almost as many as a whole book, so it's a win-win situation. However, the style certainly doesn't fit the current market for fast-paced, lighthearted, and entertaining novels. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story; the protagonist faces one difficulty after another, making it very heart-wrenching to read. There are several side couples, but the one that struck me most was two main characters who liked the same person. One of them was so wonderful (many readers liked him too), and then he sacrificed himself. Every time I think about it, I can't help but cry!!! Why?! Although the important supporting characters are almost evenly matched, which was initially on the verge of triggering my emotions, the author writes so well that my feelings went up and down with the plot. It made me cry so much! Each chapter is 3,000 words long, but the content is substantial; one chapter is equivalent to three chapters of a typical beginner's novel, so it's a slow read and worth rereading. This story has its flaws, but also many strengths, so I'm still giving it 5 stars. Didn't I subscribe to the whole thing? Why do you say I didn't subscribe to the whole thing? Is it because some chapters are locked?

21. 21 天 Natural Scum 天然渣 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)46k WordsCompleted Important note up front: This is a goofy story about a naturally scummy uke. He’s scummy through and through, so read at your own risk. Feel free to leave comments or gifts, and leave whenever you like. Emperor penguins will overcome every obstacle to pursue their mate and remain faithful to them. But the following year, when mating season comes around again, they’ll overcome every obstacle once more, including their former mate, to pursue that year’s partner... As an emperor penguin spirit, 117.5kFavorites554.6kClicks/ch36.1kGifts

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    I love this short, free story! The idea is so cute! Hahahaha

22. 22 宋 Song Yuzhang 宋玉章 Frozen Superman冻感超人Danmei (BL)846k WordsCompleted After a storm at sea, Song Yuzhang was mistaken for the youngest son of wealthy businessman Song Zhenqiao, whom he had not seen in years. Song Yuzhang decided to play along, assuming the identity and entering this fabulously rich merchant family. And so, a charming playboy stumbled into a dangerous world of extravagance and indulgence... [Countless people loved him throughout his life. He was choosy, and loved a few of them in passing.] *This book has been contracted for publication. For updat 278.2kFavorites265.3kClicks/ch463.1kGifts

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    Many people recommend this novel. I think it's a perfect blend of sweetness, angst, and excitement. The author's writing quality is guaranteed, with no major flaws. It just depends on whether you like the story.

23. 23 草 Survival on the Grasslands [Transmigration] 草原生存记[穿越] County Magistrate Peng芃县令No CP763k WordsCompleted A story about transmigrating to Northern Wei, becoming a handsome Xianbei man, and raising sheep and farming. The bad news: He transmigrated to an era that didn't even have toilet paper. The good news: His family seemed fairly well-off. His father was a chieftain, and his mother was the eldest daughter of a general. More bad news: His father died, his mother remarried, and he was an older unmarried man saddled with two dependents. Helan Ding, optimistic: No problem. With a face so handsome i 8.4kFavorites17.1kClicks/ch16.3kGifts

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    This is a non-romance (no romantic pairing) novel, quite unique among the many stories of time-travelers gradually ascending to the throne. Unlike other protagonists in this genre who have unparalleled advantages and effortlessly invent new things, the protagonist's early development is somewhat bumpy and realistically portrays the mishaps that often occur when a modern person travels to ancient times. Some plot points and character designs are quite novel; the younger sister is truly impressive. Overall, compared to the initial focus on building up the character's foundation, I feel the later parts could have contained more content. The initial development was well-written, but the later parts felt less substantial. The chosen ending point wasn't inherently bad, but I think it could have been further developed. I wonder if there will be any epilogues; I hope there will be many.

24. 24 卷 The Grind King Finally Got His Golden Finger 卷王终于等到了他的金手指 Interesting Name有趣的名字Danmei (BL)569k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfei is a test-taking machine, a relentless striver, a champion of the rat race. Call him whatever you like. He came from a small town and studied hard to get into the best university, land a job at the most cutthroat big tech company, work the longest hours, and outlast more of his peers than anyone else. He won the rat race in this life: a mil 35kFavorites50.9kClicks/ch45.1kGifts

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    If you're tired of protagonists with similar traits and mindless Mary Sue stories on the list, you might want to try this one. The protagonist is a low-key, persistent, and composed academic genius. While he's said to have a cheat ability, it's not actually that powerful. This story might be a bit frustrating, not a typical "satisfying" read. I saw him diligently improving himself to achieve a goal, but often missed opportunities due to bullying from others. However, he didn't give up and continued moving towards his goal. I admire people like that, and I especially hoped for a happy ending for him, so I finished the story, haha. Don't expect too much from the romance; the male lead is a genius with exceptional luck. What the protagonist might struggle to obtain, the male lead gets relatively easily. I was mainly satisfied as long as the protagonist achieved his ultimate goal.

25. 25 这 I Can't Play the Protagonist 这主角我当不了 Frozen Superman冻感超人Multi-Orientation630k WordsCompleted Yan Shuang is a veteran employee of the transmigration bureau, and he is about to complete his final book. After that, he can withdraw all the retirement funds he has accumulated across his various books in one lump sum and enjoy a happy retirement. After transmigrating into the book, the good news is that he is the protagonist. The bad news is that he is the protagonist of a melodramatic misery novel, facing five utterly toxic, non-overlapping relationship routes in which one bottom is pursued 176.9kFavorites312.4kClicks/ch252.6kGifts

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    This author's work is generally reliable, so you can rest assured. The plot is melodramatic and satisfying; the protagonist is only focused on his mission and retires, ultimately refusing to be with either of the other leads—it's truly satisfying! I also like this ending.

26. 26 没 Mr. Zhuang, You're So Pathetic 没出息的庄先生 Han Shu寒菽Danmei (BL)317k WordsCompleted For thirty-four years, Zhuang Hanxue has made no effort to get ahead. He eats, drinks, and has fun, living carefree and enjoying every day. He’s middle-aged and still keeping up with the times, meeting a male online friend in person after an internet romance. Zhuang, a man in his thirties who’s the bottom, is perfectly content. Being the bottom is great: it’s satisfying and easy. His Qiu Zheyan treats him so well, and all he has to do is lounge around at home like a lazy housecat, hehehehehe =v= 133.6kFavorites387.6kClicks/ch99.2kGifts

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    If you're tired of formulaic protagonists in industrial-style novels, give this a try. The two main characters have already been together for almost two months at the beginning, so the story isn't about how they got together. This is primarily a romance novel, not boring, and with a good pace. Their interactions and reactions aren't formulaic or stereotypical; they vividly portray the deepening of their feelings. Both the seme and uke have flaws, but they're both adorable. I absolutely adore the seme, and the uke has a ton of flaws, but aside from wanting to poke him on the head and give him a piece of my mind, I just can't bring myself to dislike him. On the other hand, some authors give their protagonists a bunch of perfect setups, but I just can't like them and even find them repulsive.

27. 27 流 Three Thousand Miles into Exile 流放三千里 Mu Junian慕君年Danmei (BL)728k WordsCompleted The author’s next novel in the same conquest-of-the-world series, Where Will You Return, is available to pre-save. Visit the author’s page for a quick link. Liu Zhan’s blurb: Exiled three thousand miles from home from the start, with two thatched huts and a family full of young and old to care for. And the woman he likes? He still has to win her over. Liu Zhan refuses to believe fate is fixed! In this dynasty, people are divided into ranks, and the upper-class clans can decide whether commoners 52.6kFavorites59.2kClicks/ch48.1kGifts

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    This is a male-centric story, about a man who rises from exile to become emperor. One protagonist focuses on external conquest, the other on internal affairs. There are several romantic subplots, but don't expect much; I, as an older reader, was unmoved. I don't dislike the two main characters, but I also can't bring myself to like them. Sometimes it feels a bit formulaic; the main focus is on their careers. The overall reading flow is smooth and quite enjoyable. Occasionally, the male lead's words and actions make him seem out of place for someone from another world, which some readers might find jarring, but thankfully, such instances are rare.

28. 28 汉 Marquis of Han 汉侯 From Afar来自远方Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration is a skill. With bad luck, you could end up in a truly terrible situation. For Zhao Jia, how or why he transmigrated doesn’t matter. His greatest challenge is surviving in a frontier commandery of the Western Han. A new story coming soon. Theme: 82.2kFavorites197.7kClicks/ch320kGifts

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    The writing is decent, the logic is acceptable, and it touches on some management, infrastructure, and political intrigue, with a passable romance. However, as someone who has read many books over the years, I feel that some of the reactions and plot arrangements are a bit too industrial and stereotypical, but not seriously so. Overall, it's alright, although I sometimes can't help but frown. But compared to those inexplicably ranked books on the monthly charts, it's already much better.

29. 29 两 Two Tigers 两只老虎 Willows Cover the Slope柳满坡Danmei (BL)245k WordsCompleted Ke Lai is handsome, wealthy, and used to being surrounded by admirers. Then one day he realizes that all those discerning admirers, who once swore they'd never marry anyone but him, have found the same new target: Tang Yu, a mixed-race doctor who is rich, handsome, and brilliant, and only recently returned to the country. Can two tigers share one mountain?! They can! Because two tigers, two tigers, fall in love, fall in love. One is domineering and clever, the other is shrewd and devoted. So 64.7kFavorites128.5kClicks/ch27.9kGifts

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    This is an older novel focusing on romance, of good quality and worth reading. Finally, it's not one of those nonsensical love stories or formulaic romance novels.

30. 30 位21+ The Strongest Middleman Across the Planes 位面最强中间商 Oreo Milk Tea奥利奥奶茶No CP400k WordsCompleted 29kFavorites44.4kClicks/ch12.9kGifts

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    This is a novel without a romantic pairing. The premise is quite imaginative, and the plot is easy to read if you don't scrutinize it too closely. It's a good read if you're looking for something to read. The beginning is a bit mediocre, but it gets better later on.

31. 31 安 Sabbath 安息日 Moonlit Mulberry月下桑Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese edition will be available for preorder as a signed copy on August 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. See my Weibo @@ He took off his heavy, magnificent crown and robes, and met him in paradise. One-line summary: A Gui and Xiao Mei's rural love story, by Vertically Centered Jun A more glamorous version: A Gui the robot and Xiao Mei's otherworldly rural love story Theme: Life holds endless possibilities 129.2kFavorites217.4kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    As is typical of Yuexia Sang's style, it's a heartwarming fairytale. The story begins with the two main characters physically inside a "coffin," their consciousnesses transferred to a small robot. They then wander together, experiencing various events and landscapes. The protagonist loves to sing and eventually becomes a big star; he's an optimistic, earnest person who lives life to the fullest, and his endearing naiveté is quite endearing.

32. 32 此 A Long Life This Time 此生长 Moonlit Mulberry月下桑Danmei (BL)908k WordsCompleted Other people are reborn in a world of cultivation and become all kinds of overbearing, dazzling badasses. He was reborn in a world of cultivation and got rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and pork fat. Reborn in the small cultivation world of Cang Realm, under the jurisdiction of Miaoling Palace, in Xieyun Prefecture, in Babao County, in Baiyu Town, in Tu'er Village, one of fifteen villages, Du Nan's path of cultivation was as long as the list of place names before his village. Still, his fa 148.2kFavorites255.6kClicks/ch979.6kGifts

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    This story is set in a fantasy world of cultivation, where the gender roles in the protagonist's village are reversed, with the woman being the head of the household. It follows the typical Yuexia Sang style, offering a warm, fairytale-like atmosphere where family and friends support each other and venture out together. The protagonist's family doesn't have particularly grand ambitions; they simply want to live a good life. Ultimately, through a series of coincidences, the entire family ascends to the immortal realm. Life is too dull, reading about a corpse like this is not so bad.

33. 33 三 Three Steps to Teach a Rabbit to Do a Backflip 三步让兔子学会后空翻 Fang Zizai方自在Danmei (BL)259k WordsCompleted ② The companion story, "99 Times Chai Tried to Win Her Back", is about Xingxing and Mr. Chai. The full story is free, just next door~ [Mysterious Barista x Children's Book Author, Mutual Crushes and Sweet Romance, Complete] Chen Dong recently discovered a shocking secret. The handsome, long-legged server at the coffee shop where he often goes to write is secretly in love with him! Chen Dong has plenty of evid 42.9kFavorites40kClicks/ch40.1kGifts

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    A lighthearted, slice-of-life story. The protagonist is a small-time writer, and the book on the cover is his work. The other protagonist has achieved financial freedom and runs a coffee shop to pass the time. The story isn't dramatic, it's slice-of-life but not tedious. A reader commented that reading about corpses was heartwarming, haha. Worth reading.

34. 34 来 Bring Me an Olympic Champion [Track and Field] 来个奥运冠军吧[田径] Far Up the Tianshan Mountains远上天山No CP735k WordsCompleted My new novel, "A Scholar from a Humble Family [Imperial Examinations]," is now live. Carrying the regrets of his past life, Lu Ming returns to his youth. This time, he still follows the same path and becomes a track-and-field athlete. He will race on the track and become the fastest runner there. The Diamond League, the World Championships, the Olympics: he will make that brilliant red shine on the field! My completed novels, "Back to the Year of the College En 16.5kFavorites38.4kClicks/ch26.3kGifts

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    This is a sports-themed, no-romance story, good for when you're looking for something to read. However, I feel the pacing and excitement are a bit lacking. Compared to other 4-star stories like figure skating (which I'm more suited to), especially those about the Olympics, it's a bit bland and doesn't have that addictive quality that makes you want to stay up all night. Aside from that, there aren't any major flaws.

35. 35 独 Independent Filmmaker 独立电影人 superpandaDanmei (BL)599k WordsCompleted [Thirty Years of Independent Film] In 1990, Xie Lansheng had no job assignment after graduation, and spent a year unemployed, enduring scorn from everyone around him. One night, drunk, he said he wanted to make a movie himself. Everyone in the room was stunned. "Have you lost your mind? Only state-owned studios can make movies! What you're talking about is underground film!" A year later, Xie Lansheng was at a loss over what to do with his completely untrained leading man. "This role has a lot 123.6kFavorites106.7kClicks/ch109kGifts

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    The story follows the life of an art-house director, set against a relatively realistic backdrop, seemingly from the 1990s to the early 2030s. The author drew heavily on the historical context of that era. It's not a typical entertainment industry wish-fulfillment novel. The protagonist is an art-house film director, so the writing style reflects this, but it's far from melodramatic or sentimental. I particularly enjoyed the first half of the story, where the tension between the two main characters unfolded naturally.

36. 36 我 Those Years I Opened a Zoo 我开动物园那些年 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A little ad: The simplified Chinese print edition of My Years as a Zoo Director is now available for preorder on Tmall and JD.com~~ After graduating broke, Duan Jiale inherited a private zoo and (was forced to) sign a contract, welcoming “animals” such as Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Spirit. From then on, he worried about visitor numbers even in his dreams. From then on, the first zoo with a tiered admission system opened. No one under 21 could visit Lu Ya. From then on, all the 579.7kFavorites806.6kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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    It also features cute animals and has a light and refreshing feel.

37. 37 花 Figure Skating: I'm Better Suited for the Olympics 花滑 我还是更适合参加奥运 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)937k WordsCompleted “When you test how hard a piece of glass is, it is destined to shatter. In other words, once suspicion begins, the verdict is already in.”, Cicada Woman This was written in 2020. I couldn't predict that someone would land a 4A in 2022, or that a Japanese skater would announce a relationship that year. If I really had the gift of prophecy, I'd rather predict lottery numbers than other people's love lives. Our country's top male figure skater is a steady competitor who delivers outstanding perfo 264.9kFavorites588.7kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    The main focus is on the male lead's career, serving as a backdrop for a romance novel. He's a charming and somewhat stoic male lead whose arduous journey as an athlete was incredibly inspiring, and I learned a lot about figure skating while watching it. The scene where Crocodile (the male lead's cute nickname) is injured and struggling, but still manages to play, brought tears to my eyes. *Sobs*

38. 38 买 Buying Life 买活 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance6.6M WordsCompleted Food is paramount to the people, and Heaven is indifferent, treating all things like straw dogs. Yet there are always those with hearts devoted to the people, working day and night and overcoming every obstacle to secure their livelihood. *1+ Basic setup, updated every day at noon 2+ Infrastructure development + food + ensemble cast Theme: Strive tirelessly and reach for the heights. Human determination can overcome fate. 206.4kFavorites246.1kClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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    This is an extremely long novel, unsuitable for those looking for romance, and not for most JJ readers. It's a story about a female protagonist who transmigrates to become a ruler after a rebellion. There's not much focus on the protagonist herself; over a thousand chapters in, there's no romance, and no character who seems like a male lead. The novel only reveals the kind of man she'll marry as a ruler, and judging from her requirements, even if a male lead appears, he'll likely be a background character, a devoted wife and mother. The main focus is on the changes in people's mindsets and circumstances following various policy changes and infrastructure construction during her rule. It's detailed, features many characters, and has depth. Some readers might find some of the policies the protagonist implements jarring, but I personally find the protagonist's undisguised pursuit of power and desire for conquest truly impressive; she's incredibly strong as a ruler. I admire the author for writing such a story, but it definitely doesn't suit the tastes of most readers on this platform. Read with caution, but this older woman (me) loves it.

39. 39 第 The First Immortal Master 第一仙师 Yao Yue Kong妖月空Danmei (BL)2.2M WordsCompleted Rong Xuan was a good-hearted man and the last surviving member of the fallen Rong clan. In his previous life, he was wrongfully accused, suffered every torment, and met a miserable end. Reborn in his youth, his temperament changed completely. Cold and ruthless, he took as his disciple the close friend from his previous life, guiding him by word and deed. Rising from humble beginnings, he returned to the path of immortality and eventually became the greatest immortal master. It has always been sa 173.1kFavorites265.1kClicks/ch114.9kGifts

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    The male lead is intelligent, not a good person, but ruthless; there are satisfying moments and moments of angst. It's a male-oriented cultivation/leveling-up story, but the romance... There are parts of the plot I don't understand, I don't like, so don't expect much. I only read for the satisfying career-related plot.

40. 40 咸 The Salted Fish Ascends To Heaven 咸鱼飞升 Secretly Crossing the Pass重关暗度No CP709k WordsCompleted The print edition of The Ascending Salted Fish is now available for preorder. Song Qianji spent his whole life running himself ragged. In the first half of his life, he was an ordinary mortal, scheming desperately for the slightest chance at immortality, only to lose his friends and family and end up alone. In the second half, he became a powerful cultivator and poured his heart and soul into securing a chance for humanity to survive, but he couldn’t overcome fate and died with regrets that wo 163.3kFavorites281.8kClicks/ch366.7kGifts

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    The writing is decent; it's a good read if you're looking for something to read, especially a cultivation novel.

41. 41 再 Young Once More 再少年 Green Fields, a Thousand Cranes绿野千鹤Danmei (BL)374k WordsCompleted Lu Yu woke up one day and found himself ten years in the future. The good news: ten years from now, he's successful, financially independent, and married to the male god of his dreams, his upperclassman. The bad news: his male god is about to divorce him. Lu Yu: You're divorcing the twenty-eight-year-old Lu Dayu. What does that have to do with eighteen-year-old Lu Xiaoyu? You get divorced, I'll pursue my male god. We have nothing to do with each other. The male god about to divorce him: ... Min 137.9kFavorites160.4kClicks/ch183.1kGifts

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    A very unique setting, and the plot develops very smoothly! It's a male protagonist story, not a story about a male lead's assistant, but his cybernetic assistant is quite cute. Most stories about male leads these days seem very contrived to me, and I don't see what's cute about them. The assistant in this story is a character created by the male lead through some technological (cyber) means, and he's quite cute, which is rare.

42. 42 信 Pheromone Exclusivity 信息素独占 Gu Zheng故筝Danmei (BL)299k WordsCompleted *Some melodramatic tropes I want to write. It's free, not going to be paywalled. Just writing it to lift my spirits. P.S. It might actually be a sweet story.* Pan Yinchuan was an utterly ordinary Beta. The most common praise he'd received since childhood was “such a good kid.” He studied and worked by the book. Later, hoping to earn a higher salary, he accepted an introduction from a friend of his parents and went to another city for advanced nursing training. On the second day after he arrive 134.9kFavorites164.5kClicks/ch120kGifts

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    A slightly old-fashioned AB romance, not angsty, not mindless sweet romance. A is the one who falls in love at first sight, but there's not much of a plot twist.

43. 43 我 I’m Building Infrastructure in the Han Dynasty [Transmigration] 我在汉朝搞基建[穿书] Bluebird Among the Stars青鸟临星Danmei (BL)2.0M WordsCompleted Question: What does it feel like when your dad is Emperor Wu of Han and your mom is Chen Ajiao? Liu Tan: Thanks for the invite. I'm in the Han Dynasty, just got off the time machine, and I'm a little dizzy. As for this question, if you'd asked me before I transmigrated, I would've called the person asking ignorant. Chen Ajiao never had a son. But now... Sigh, some authors will do anything for fame. If anyone wants to experience having a father who schemes to depose the empress and a mother who 107.1kFavorites234.1kClicks/ch792.5kGifts

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    If you're looking for something to read, try a story about infrastructure development; it's a bit of a fast-paced, exciting read

44. 44 我 My Soulmate Is a Free Agent 我的灵魂伴侣是自由人 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Chunxiao lives in a world with soulmate lore, in a book called The Top-Tier Star Is a Wealthy Young Master. The book tells of the tangled romance between a wealthy young master and his ex-husband, movie star Bai Ming. There’s no golden finger for making money, and no shortcut to getting rich. Qin Chunxiao, whose hometown real estate costs over 40,000 yuan per square meter, stares blankly. What’s the use of knowing this plot? It won’t make me any money. An unnamed passerby in the book, Qin 100.5kFavorites177.3kClicks/ch870.5kGifts

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    The premise is a bit unique, but it doesn't significantly impact daily life. The beginning is a bit melodramatic; I thought it was going to be a melodramatic romance, but it isn't, hahaha. It focuses on career, and the male lead has a bit of a background.

45. 45 狼 The Wolf Emperor 狼皇 Loves Spicy Chicken Powder爱吃辣鸡粉No CP2.0M WordsCompleted An oddity appeared among the Snow Wolf Tribe. Surrounded by a pack of adorable, clueless tribespeople, this man from Earth stared up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, speechless and choked with emotion. He'd transmigrated to a grassland tribe so poor they couldn't afford underwear. Was this civilized man really going to have to go back to eating raw meat and drinking blood?! He bent down, picked up a little whip, and steeled himself as he pointed it at the fluffy crowd. “Get to work!” And so be 96.5kFavorites269.5kClicks/ch491.5kGifts

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    This is a fluffy, infrastructure-building, no-romance story. Some readers feel it has a didactic element, which is true to some extent, but it's also very fluffy!

46. 46 我 I’m Still Better Suited to the Olympics: An If Storyline 我还是更适合参加奥运if线 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)390k WordsCompleted This is an alternate timeline in which the protagonist of I'm Still Better Suited for the Olympics isn't reborn. It won't repeat any content from the main story, I can guarantee that. I started this project mainly to repay readers for all the vote-of-confidence gifts they sent me. A promise is a promise, after all. It'll be about eighty chapters long. Twelve-year-old Zhang Jue is in ballet class when he suddenly gets a phone call: his parents and younger brother were in a car accident on the wa 69.9kFavorites157.9kClicks/ch248.7kGifts

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    This is an "what if" scenario where I'm more suited to figure skating and participating in the Olympics. The same protagonist, but different developments later on—this one is a bit more lighthearted and enjoyable.

47. 47 花 Figure Skating: Writing Novels in the Republican Era 花滑 穿到民国写小说 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)402k WordsCompleted Zhang Sushang transmigrates. His family is a hundred years in the future, his body has inexplicably gained a couple of dozen pounds, his body fat is too high and his health is in danger. His family has cut ties with him, and with his source of income gone, he’s about to run out of food! Desperate, Zhang Sushang picks up a pen, hoping to save his stomach by writing a novel. Right, he also needs to lose weight. Being too fat can lead to fatty liver disease and high blood pressure, high blood su 62.8kFavorites121.9kClicks/ch213.3kGifts

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    This is a story focused on the protagonist's career rather than romance. Due to the war, the main character's ending is not happy, but the author provides a happy ending in the epilogue.

48. 48 穿 The Second-Generation War God Emperor's Growth 穿二代战神皇帝成长史 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)751k WordsCompleted Yingying is a transmigrator from the second generation. His grandfather was the founding emperor of the Yu Dynasty, his father is a prince ruling a fief, and his maternal grandfather is the head of a wealthy maritime trading family. While other parents, guided by feudal thinking, use authoritarian and chaotic household relationships to drive thorns deep into their children’s hearts, Yingying’s beautiful mother plants flowers there with love. “Yingying, you can do whatever you want. You’re not 61.1kFavorites96.4kClicks/ch386.8kGifts

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    This story leans more towards a fast-paced, enjoyable read.

49. 49 妄 Zhu Nao, the Madman 妄人朱瑙 Zhong Xiaosheng钟晓生Danmei (BL)1.4M WordsCompleted At first, everyone in the realm thought Zhu Nao was just a madman who couldn’t tell the truth. They could only watch as he maneuvered his way through a world in turmoil, ultimately unifying the land and founding an emperor’s empire! In a nutshell: A tale of vying for supremacy and building up infrastructure in a chaotic age, about a small merchant who rises from nothing to conquer the realm A seriously powerful golden finger √ Infrastructure building √ A satisfying progression story √ The prot 54kFavorites106.7kClicks/ch182.2kGifts

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    Not bad at all. The male lead is incredibly insightful, and it's a career-oriented story; romance isn't the main focus. The theme is how to rise from a small-time merchant to an emperor. Unlike most stories where the two protagonists fall in love without any apparent reason, their initial attraction is a mixture of mutual admiration and wariness due to their respective positions. Later, they are captivated by each other's talent and personality. The supporting characters aren't stereotypical either. It's set in ancient times, but not entirely so. The protagonist's way of thinking and speaking made me constantly wonder if he was a time traveler, haha.

50. 50 科 [Ming Dynasty] The Scientific Outlook on Development [明朝]科学发展观 Green Rhythm青律Danmei (BL)774k WordsCompleted > Tastes differ, so please don't offer writing advice in any form. < In a daze, I became emperor, and suddenly had four princes who were born ten years ahead of schedule. After a moment of confusion, my eyes suddenly lit up. This was the perfect time to raise the banner of scientific development, make good use of the KPI assessment system, promote the all-around development of science, engineering, agriculture, and commerce, and happily build a stronger, richer Great Ming! Mainly bottom = Tsun 42.1kFavorites107.1kClicks/ch60.8kGifts

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