Female-Protagonist Plot-Driven Stories [Protagonist-Centric | Backup] 1 女主剧情流-[主角控|备用]①

1. 1 军EN A Military Academy Cadet, but Obsessed with Farming 军校生但沉迷种田 Long Qi龙柒Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Li Yang was accepted into the top military academy in Huaxia and was about to choose her department. Everyone around her watched eagerly, assuming she would choose one of the highest-ranked combat departments. But then she said, “I want to go to the Agricultural Department.” Her classmates: “???” Her teachers: “???” Why would a genius combat student choose that desolate Agricultural Department? 195.5kFavorites240.7kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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   [Abandoned] This is truly a historical error. It's a good read. It's a formulaic story, but the plot is surprisingly engaging. The female lead, Long Qi, is a rare find – a lazy, money-grubbing con artist. The character development is charming and satisfying, and the story is driven by her own unique personality. She has a strong sense of survival and combat, and her thought process is particularly quirky and entertaining. The gender dynamics have improved; the main couple is less of a background character, and the overall feel is much better! (So touching! Because the chocolate part was so delicious, I've been consistently eating Shi Xin chocolates, but I've noticed the Shi Xin flavor is fading.) (Long Qi making the female lead say that if the system had a gender, it would be female is really an improvement TT.) (By the way, there's still some profanity about women with large breasts.) I'm so annoyed. This "Flower of Evil" character has way too much screen time, including a romance subplot. It's completely superfluous and unnecessary. It's so irritating to watch. I used to praise Long Qi for his minimal romance and lack of romantic depth, but now they're spending so much time detailing the romance of the second male lead. The female lead's storyline is already exciting enough. It's so frustrating! There are too many scenes with the main couple. I've been putting up with it for days, but it's still unbearable. I'm canceling the automatic renewal.

2. 2 灰 A Grim Fairy Tale [Infinite] 灰色童话[无限] Long Qi龙柒Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] Qin Buyue was hit by a car and sent flying. When she woke up, a line of tiny text had appeared in the palm of her left hand: “Anyone not holding a label in two hours will be eliminated.” Qin Buyue: “?” - Late at night, Qin Buyue stood in a pitch-black theater and saw two emotion labels. Label One: Wasted Away with Grief. Effect: Everyone within range loses the will to fight and cannot use label attacks. Side effect: The holder loses ten jin every day. Note: If you discard the label, 113.3kFavorites178.4kClicks/ch320.9kGifts

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   It's truly a history of eating. Just to clarify something before reading: while the gender ratio is off and it features a goddess, the world is still predominantly male (this is really funny; the text says only goddesses are goddesses, and all other rules and symbols are genderless, yet they all appear as men—what, are men the only human beings?), And there are some details that can be uncomfortable. However, the main character doesn't really have a romantic partner. Although I was annoyed that the important character who inspires the female lead is male, the story does focus on humanity and self-affirmation. While reading, I was worried he might be paired with someone (I was afraid this kind of elder-mentor pairing would overshadow the protagonist, but it was later revealed that it wasn't what I imagined, so I won't spoil it). In the end, he was, but he was, but the story never really focused on romance. Instead, it emphasized companionship, mutual understanding, and the anchors of humanity, which was quite pleasant. Also, the story is really good. Regardless of the amount of romance or whether the main couple is a background character, the mindset and behavior patterns of characters with a sexual connection are fundamentally different. This author is a typical example. Even if her female protagonist doesn't have many romantic relationships, she's still special, different from others for some reason. The world-building remains stereotypical, with various emphasis on female inferiority and fallacies about the second sex. Derogatory terms for women appear frequently, and there are many objectified and sexualized women. The gender ratio is also problematic, with far more men than women, and a significant proportion of the already limited number of female characters are driven by sexual desire. But the setting and plot are really good... I especially love the special superpowers and the way they're combined. The concepts of personality training and tags are also quite fresh. The story becomes even more interesting after the map changes, so I've been holding back...

3. 3 路 The Side Character Is a Total Powerhouse 路人她超神了 Long Qi龙柒Romance553k WordsCompleted [Complete] Ling Yi is a renowned bounty hunter in a wasteland world. During a mission, she gets transported to the future. Ling Yi’s original world has been turned into a full-dive game, and people all over the world are enthusiastically taking part. She has no interest in it and just wants to lie flat and live like a slacker. But everything in the future costs money, and Ling Yi can’t afford decent food or clothes. As she worries about whether she should go back to her old line of work… An ad 82.7kFavorites116.8kClicks/ch121.4kGifts

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   The amount of female characters and the descriptions of strong female characters are a bit better than the previous book. I clicked on this new book because I couldn't find any good novels, so I followed Gray Fairy Tale. After reading a few chapters, I remembered to scan the synopsis and noticed that there was a male protagonist. But since I had already started reading and Long Qi's writing about superpowered battles is really good, I'll put up with it for now (I really want to read some good superpowered novels, I'm so hungry). The book's strengths lie in its well-written combination of superpowers and battle scenes, which are arguably the author's forte. However, it suffers from several weaknesses. The "gray fairy tale" theme reflects the author's lack of awareness, and some ingrained thought patterns are difficult to change. The book actually contains less historical detail. Firstly, the number of female characters has increased significantly. The strongest professional player and heir to the game company is also female (although this character isn't given much depth, and her character and plot contrast with the main character's romantic partner; I often felt annoyed that the male protagonist was given so much pity while Song Xuejian, the strong woman, was placed in opposition to the heir, and even the final inheritance of the title was taken by the main character, though it was just a title, which still bothered me). Each team also has female captains, and there are several female characters with brief but significant growth arcs. However, it's only a slight improvement; the gender ratio remains severely unbalanced. Several characters who could be considered main characters, appearing frequently and with careful development, are male, and stereotypes persist: for example, "She is by no means a weak and beautiful 'goddess,' but a warrior who shattered the heavens," and "Ling Yi is not a delicate and cute pretty girl"—the portrayal of a strong female character still can't escape stereotypes; her strength lies in being different from other women. But in this respect, it's slightly better than the previous book. In the previous book, the female characters blushed and were shy around the female protagonist disguised as a man. Even though they were both cultivators of personality, and both were shocked by the female protagonist's strength in a duel, the men showed respect while the women were attracted. The few female characters were all treated with utmost care and attention. This book, at least, doesn't have this kind of intellectual lapse. Apart from the protagonist, there are no romantic storylines or descriptions of sexual relationships among the other characters. The relationship between the main character and the main supporting character is better than in the previous book. In the previous book, the main character was positioned as an elder and guide, and I really couldn't stand it if there hadn't been so little romance. In this book, the main couple is always secondary to the main character (I don't like comrade-in-arms pairings either, but it's better than the previous book). It also retains this small advantage. Long Qi's two strengths are his well-written superpower system, dungeon design, and battle scenes, and his weak romantic elements when writing about the main couple. Another improvement in this book is that it doesn't emphasize the main supporting character's special role; he's just a link in the main character's bond, and not necessarily the strongest one. The downsides are the constant enchanting of him, the excessive descriptions of his appearance, and sometimes the use of stunningly beautiful highlights in battle (some of these enchanting descriptions are obviously meant to be sexually suggestive, which is particularly offensive to me). Also, the female lead's skill related to him is called "Sea God's Favor," which I really dislike—this kind of bestowal based on sexual attraction. And, as mentioned above, the constant portrayal of him as a victim, contrasting him with the strongest female heir who seems like a rival to the female lead's formula [unforgettable part: http://t.cn/A6RDb80A]

4. 4 金 There Are Quite a Few Golden Fingers 金手指有点多 Long Qi龙柒Romance376k WordsCompleted Luo Ya has five secret identities: a mysterious rich woman who spends money like water, an arrogant, sharp-tongued genius chef, a reclusive research fanatic, an utterly ordinary star-shaped dumpling from the planet Tuanzi, and a playboy. She uses these five identities to make money, build her career, and form connections, and, while she's at it, find... romantic partners. She thought her disguise was flawless and that she could keep it up forever. Until a massive crisis engulfed the entire in 4.3kFavorites4.8kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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   [Abandoned] This is truly a historical error. This time I don't have to give a cold shoulder while washing underwear! This is really getting better! Last time, when I used "Holy crap!", I commented that "Holy crap!" Was also an option, and this time they actually used both! The proportion of female characters has skyrocketed; I never expected to see a character like "Old Huo," a gourmand, as a woman in Long Qi's story. Following it all the way to the sixth chapter after it went VIP without any hint of a romantic pairing is so satisfying! [Milk tea emoji] The scenes between the female supporting character and the fluffy character with the female lead are also particularly touching. Of course, most importantly, the plot is very interesting, the setting is fun, and the plot development is not cliché. It's better than the last book; Long Qi is indeed good at the level-up genre! [Sprinkling emoji] The main focus is on the plot; the romance will likely involve multiple partners (NP) throughout the story, with the final pairing uncertain. A good thing is that the characters who are often overlooked, weak, or confined to the Apricot Garden are all male, while every female character shines, regardless of whether she is weak or strong. There's a bit of romance in the 1vN dynamic, but I can accept it for now. The author used to make the other characters very important, so this is a small improvement; it leans more towards the female lead's individual experiences. It's too early to say, but I still can't accept too much romance.

5. 5 谁 Who Told You to Play Infinite Like That? 谁让你这么玩无限的 Qingyuan清远No CP1.6M WordsCompleted When Chu Zhao first entered the world, she joined a shabby little organization with oversized egos and tiny wallets. The group wasn’t famous, but it talked big, calling itself “the Gods.” All fourteen bosses claimed to be deities, yet they expected Chu Zhao to earn money to support them. The organization was so shabby and its name so embarrassingly stupid that Chu Zhao couldn’t bring herself to say it. Whenever people asked, she called it the “Psych Ward Association.” Then one day, the little 76.9kFavorites80.1kClicks/ch638.2kGifts

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   The author stated that they stand with Jinjiang in this rights protection effort. [Shelved] This is an innovative and above-average infinite flow novel. Compared to "Game Intrusion," it can be considered to have taken the best and discarded the worst. It maintains the excellent quality of female characters, and the pacing and structure are much better than "The Ring of Law." It doesn't have the sluggish plot progression of that book, nor the slightly idiotic feeling that was probably meant to be funny but occasionally fell short. The protagonist is also not as much of a mascot and cameraman. The plot is more exciting, and the setting of the superpower system is also more fresh. The downside is that it still loves to write about divine favor and the protection/preference of (power-disparate) big shots, which is Mary Sue. However, it is still acceptable since these characters are all female (meaning I definitely wouldn't read it if they were male). (But occasionally, the thought that the author is a yuri writer might have some supernatural connotations makes me a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, it is still officially confirmed that there is no romantic pairing.)

6. 6 强 How the Strong Are Made 强者是怎样炼成的 Old Liver Mom老肝妈Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [This novel goes premium on the 22nd!] No blurb could do justice to the utterly outrageous content of this novel. She died, then was reborn. When she opened her eyes, she found she’d become a dinosaur, while her former kindred, now human beings, were studying her. They called her the Tyrannosaurus Rex! 1. A leveling-up story, slow burn, with a couple. 2. The female lead doesn’t remember who she is at first. 3. A crossover of horror and Marvel/DC. Theme: What joy it is to crush fate bene 160.8kFavorites216.7kClicks/ch2.2MGifts

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   Group support for distancing oneself from "Opposing Women's Rights," criticizing "Opposing Women's Rights," and upholding women's freedom of speech. [Abandoned] I stopped reading it because the Monster World plot wasn't exciting enough and I lacked motivation. Other readers have warned me that it turns people into humans later on and there's a lot of romantic subplot, so I don't plan to pick it up again. The female protagonist transmigrates into a Tyrannosaurus Rex and levels up! It's so satisfying! I've always disliked those stories about body cultivation because I thought, no matter how strong a human body is, it can't be that strong. But dinosaurs are different! She's already a hybrid Tyrannosaurus Rex, a product of gene editing, and she keeps getting stronger, activating her genetic potential, devouring alien genes, devouring golden dragons… At first, I didn't realize it was a quick transmigration story. I only realized it was similar to a transmigration story when the first instance was almost over. I was worried that she'd be switched to a human body later, but this was such a pleasant surprise! This story is about a single body that evolves continuously from beginning to end, truly a dinosaur form. The female protagonist is incredibly determined, constantly strengthening and activating herself. I've seen a few of the movies mentioned, and some I haven't seen at all, but it didn't affect my reading experience because I can easily imagine the scenes. I often felt the cinematic quality of the text, the grandeur of nature's power, the weight of collective consciousness, and the awe-inspiring feeling of constantly breaking limits and conquering nature.

7. 7 福21+ Sherlock Holmes' Little Sister 福尔摩斯小妹 Red Ginger Lily红姜花Romance510k WordsCompleted 34.6kFavorites37.9kClicks/ch38.7kGifts

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   This time I've really been betrayed... I feel so bad for being a mouse... I've been quite busy for the past month and haven't read much, so I caught up with this one, only to find it suddenly ended when I thought I was halfway through... This book, while emphasizing the limitations of reality, gives the female protagonist as much freedom as possible. Although this era still imposes many restrictions on women, the female protagonist and her family are not concerned with worldly constraints, which is why they have such a sharp and brilliant consultant who speaks up for the people. Actually, this is my first time reading a Sherlock Holmes spin-off, and it's quite good. It's a detective adventure story about a female protagonist who is very charismatic, intelligent, bold, and full of exploratory spirit. Her thinking breaks through common sense and she's also a bit more beautiful than others. She has empathy for the underprivileged, looks at the cries of others with equality, and knows how to tolerate and respect personal limitations. There are slightly more romantic subplots than in other books, but it's negligible. It's not too cloying (the extra chapters are too numerous and can be skipped). It has the common problems of spin-offs: too many male characters and occasional self-praise in the author's words. However, the main plot is entirely the female protagonist's stage, and both cases are female-led. The female characters participate in self-rescue and key plot points, or rather, they are actually carrying out and doing things. The problem is, I felt like the female lead's career was just getting off to a flying start, so why did it suddenly come to an abrupt end?! Why can't I read long novels on Jinjiang? TT

8. 8 穿 After Entering a Cyberpunk Game, I Killed the Boss and Claimed the Throne 穿进赛博游戏后干掉BOSS成功上位 An Bai桉柏Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [I’ve been informed about the incident involving trolls in the comments, and I sincerely apologize to everyone. The inappropriate text in the blurb has been removed. A detailed announcement is in the author’s note for Chapter 1. 2026.04.05] [Updates on the simplified Chinese print edition: See Weibo @An Bai ANBAI. The second volume of the simplified Chinese edition was released on August 22, 2025.] The cyberpunk game with cosmic horror elements, Crimson Earth, is about to be released. Kui Xin 835.4kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch3.4MGifts

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9. 9 赛 Cyberpunk Female Immortal 赛博女仙 Red Ginger Lily红姜花Romance394k WordsCompleted After Chen Yinxi complained that the characters in a certain sci-fi and fantasy sweet romance novel were poorly written, the plot was ridiculously brainless, and the whole thing insulted the intelligence of modern female readers, she transmigrated into the book and became the heroine's body double who took the hits for her. The double in the book was a glamorous, cold-blooded, vicious woman. Under the heroine's identity, she committed all kinds of evil and even tried to seduce all the male leads 7.8kFavorites13.4kClicks/ch11.6kGifts

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   The author has already condemned "the woman's interpretation" and severed ties with his beloved daughter. Completely forgotten, 21 years of reading records: The author's initial idea for "Liquor and Grass" was good, but the imagination, writing skills, and world-building ability were somewhat weak. If you disregard the details, it's a novel, action-packed, world-saving (or destroying) story with a unique premise. The fusion of disparate art styles is quite refreshing. However, upon closer reading, the blending of cyberpunk and cultivation elements feels somewhat disjointed, but this improves significantly later on, as the cultivation elements become largely absent. Another plus for me about this story is that all the female characters are quite good. The original Mary Sue heroine and the second villainous female supporting character eventually become sisters with the heroine, who is also the original villainous female supporting character. The original heroine has grown up and is finally able to truly choose and stick to her own path. The spoiled little girl has also been taught a lesson and no longer clings to the foolish male lead. The original villainous female supporting character has had fewer steps of being manipulated and has also fulfilled her obsessions. They all seem to have developed independent personalities and realized their own value. There's also the gentle yet powerful Shang Jun Zhou Jiang, both of whom are very admirable female leaders. Of course, my favorite character is the female lead. She's reckless and never suffers a loss. She's fearless, righteous, passionate, and sincere. Who wouldn't yearn for a free spirit like the Monkey King? The female lead isn't a typical Mary Sue character; she's not universally loved nor possesses top-tier combat power. Every battle and confrontation is fought to the point of exhaustion, yet it's still incredibly thrilling to watch, which is a rare plus for me. Considering that, it should be considered a top-tier drama.

10. 10 游 The Game Invades Reality 游戏侵入现实 Qingyuan清远No CP3.5M WordsCompleted *I’ll be clearing out spoilers lately. I’ll delete major spoilers, but some may slip through. If you spot one, please report it. *Several original fan songs are out now. Search for Game Invasion into Reality on music platforms if you’re interested. #Buy a jade amulet for protection on Pinduoduo, group-buy discounts starting at 90% off# #Cyclops spotted over a country in the Pacific, more than 30,000 people suspected missing# #Unusual white fog appears in Qicheng and remains for three days. Ex 114.7kFavorites149.1kClicks/ch712.8kGifts

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    The author stated in the group that they support Jinjiang Literature City. [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] The amount of female characters is very satisfying, and the plot is also good, but the author's writing style and verbal tics are sometimes a bit silly. Just to add, this author tends to write female-centric stories with little plot, often portraying the female lead as a pampered mascot. This one was alright in the beginning, but later it basically revolves around the matriarch. The female lead's uniqueness lies in her easy ability to awaken and discover the matriarch, and the matriarch's doting on her. I dislike this kind of disguised matriarchal novel where the protagonist loses agency in actions and narrative.

11. 11 邪 [Western Crossover] Eldritch Horror Plays House [综英美]邪神过家家 Shopping in the Universe宇宙购物中Romance497k WordsCompleted You're playing a role-playing game, and at the start of the story you choose to become an aspiring painter. The reason is simple: the 90 in the Inspiration slot on your character sheet is dazzling, especially compared with your measly 18 in Constitution and 25 in Intelligence. And so you become New York's latest rising star. Artists praise your paintings, rich people pay fortunes for them, and viewers linger in front of them for ages. But having such a high Inspiration stat has side effects. 15.4kFavorites25.1kClicks/ch6.2kGifts

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    [Transferred/Abandoned] Although the author claims it's not a mainstream player-centric story, I find it quite mainstream. The appeal of the Fourth Calamity player genre lies in the subtle mindset of players: impatience, high tolerance for broken quests, an unbalanced value system regarding wealth, a sense of disdain, and a perfunctory arrogance that transcends the game world—the female protagonist embodies all of these. Moreover, the daily lives of the players are quite interesting; I enjoy reading it! Also, it satisfies my need for derivative works—I can read it without having read the original work, and it doesn't overly glorify the original characters; the player ultimately reigns supreme! (Oh, and regarding the amount of female characters, I feel almost nothing; that's typical of derivative works.) The reason I dropped the story was because some people in the comments section complained about why the female lead was given a dirty man, and some people disagreed with the original poster, seemingly implying that if you hate dirty men, why watch a crossover between British and American fiction? I suddenly felt disgusted and it wasn't interesting, so I dropped it.

12. 12 大 The Demon Queen Is Back [Full-Dive VR] 大魔王她回来了[全息] Cola Fish Boy可乐鱼仔Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Complete and ready to binge. Please add my upcoming feel-good novel, Everyone Has an S-Rank Mental Entity, but I’m the Phoenix-Proud One, to your collection!] The great demon king Yu Chi was the eternal obsession of every top player. After killing the number-one guild leader in front of the entire server, she deleted her account and vanished. When a new game launched, “gaming newbie” Yu Chi was dragged into registering an account. Someone else: Have you played a full-dive online game before? Y 13.6kFavorites17.1kClicks/ch64.1kGifts

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    [Placeed/Serialization on hold] A lighthearted and entertaining story, with generous portions and a game setting, so there will be plenty of swearing and profanity.

13. 13 据 [Three Kingdoms] According to Unofficial Histories... [三国]据野史记载…… Yingyao荧垚Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Important] An alternate timeline. The heroine takes the path of a marquis and powerful minister, assisting an empress. She doesn’t become emperor because I want to write a heroine strategist. If you like stories about empresses, there’s one in my upcoming works. Please stop criticizing me ^_^ [Blurb] (Character art for Yuan Heng and her two companions buried with her is ready.) Yuan Heng transmigrates. The good news: She’s born into a distinguished aristocratic clan, a family of generations of 13.7kFavorites16.8kClicks/ch27.8kGifts

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    [Moved/Not yet caught up and progress is slow] According to comments and reports, the entire film features a large amount of deadly scenes involving Old Huang. This book is really good... The feelings of the second female lead for the female lead are written in a way that is very similar to those in Shi Tong (although I have never read Shi Tong, I inexplicably felt this when I read this, ah! This must be the feeling). It is romantic and poetic, a cause and effect destiny intertwined with ideals and beliefs. The female lead, who is portrayed from the perspective of the second female lead, has a lot of the feel of a white moonlight strategist. The main perspective of the main story is that of a talented, highly individualistic, occasionally eccentric and strong beagle baby female lead (surrounded by ninjas). I really love this author's writing style. The character sketches, philosophical discussions, and character development are all so charming and have a lingering romantic feel. The everyday scenes are also very vivid and interesting, written in a super cute way. So I tolerated some of the parts that praise the male lead (it would be even better if there were fewer of them, lol). I also tolerated the fact that I basically don't read ancient novels where the female lead doesn't become emperor (although the feeling of the second female lead, who is about to become an empress, being infatuated with the strategist female lead is also very interesting). (I also really like the synopsis of the author's upcoming empress novel. I hate the idea of ​​a character achieving a psychological victory or faking death +1, and I hate being chosen out of control +1).

14. 14 我 Marketing Genius in Republican-Era China 我在民国当营销鬼才 A Young Man's Dream Talk少年梦话Romance377k WordsOngoing Question: How can a maid sold by her master into a brothel defy fate in Republican-era China and become richer than a nation? Jiang Mingxi: Thanks for the invite. Reborn, I disguised myself as a man, started companies and built factories, revived national industry and commerce, and advertised across the globe. Since being reborn, Jiang Mingxi has had only three worries. Her first worry: dressed as a man, she is too handsome and too capable. Countless powerful figures see her as a promising inv 7.1kFavorites6.5kClicks/ch23.9kGifts

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    [Transfer/Abandonment] I don't really like that the protagonist's first real earnings are supposedly from liberating his freedom of dress, but in reality, he uses the fact that form-fitting cheongsams are more beautiful and sexy than straight-cut cheongsams to make money off of his "freedom." This novel feels like two completely different stories before and after it went premium. Before it went premium, I both liked and disliked it, but after it went premium, it suddenly felt like a completely different story, turning into a solid, satisfying read. Even though the plot hasn't fully developed yet, it doesn't skimp on the exciting moments. The highlight might be the exaggerated yet realistic elements. However, the female protagonist is always disguised as a man, so I'm looking forward to the author revealing her true identity. Also, there are very few female characters so far. Reading notes before it went premium: It's a serious drama with a female protagonist who comes from a lowly, working-class background. The opening scene shows her struggling to survive, emerging from the mud of her past life, displaying a fierce determination, a blood-soaked resilience, and a passionate, intense anger, cutting through darkness to reach the light. Her burning passion illuminates her path. It's a story that heavily emphasizes character development, and it's easy to be moved by the female protagonist. Later, she starts a new chapter of making money and building her business. Whether in the beginning or the main story, the female protagonist is consistently intelligent and resourceful, and the author skillfully portrays these traits in a satisfying way. The male lead in the main character section—after he appeared, I hesitated to continue reading. This kind of pairing, with its emphasis on his high status and noble character, terrifies me. However, in the author's notes for the "Escape" volume: "Originally, the male lead was supposed to appear at this point in the outline, but after writing this, I suddenly realized that his appearance would disrupt the atmosphere and affect the female lead's portrayal. So, let Jiang Mingxi enjoy her freedom alone." Because the author was aware of the need to prevent the female lead's spotlight from being divided and her character development from being ruined, I'm willing to give him a chance. While it leans towards realism, it still has a Mary Sue (or Sue-ish) writing style, which is honestly a bit unsettling. This style inevitably means many male characters with significant screen time and meticulous character development, with considerable attention devoted to their romantic entanglements with the protagonist. Furthermore, elements that were originally meant to highlight the protagonist's charismatic personality inevitably incorporate supernatural elements. This discomfort peaks when the author emotionally summarizes the female lead's various relationships and excitedly describes her pairings with male characters. I initially enjoyed the emotional flow between the female lead and the young lady, but the thought that the rest of the story might focus on various male characters leaves me feeling helpless. I really want to...

15. 15 在 Playing an RPG at Noble Academy 在贵族学院玩RPG游戏 Zhi Bei止杯Romance709k WordsCompleted Wen Qian has recently been playing a casual RPG set at a school, which she calls School Simulator. After pulling an all-nighter gaming, she dies suddenly. When she opens her eyes again, Wen Qian discovers that she's entered the game world. She looks up and sees the school name, Saint Thorn Royal Academy, gleaming in pure gold. She looks down and sees a faded uniform and a student ID stamped with the red mark for "underprivileged student." Wen Qian has already predicted the countless bullying- 30.8kFavorites32.7kClicks/ch31.8kGifts

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    [Moved/Abandoned] I left it at chapter 84 last time. I picked it up again and read for a while, and it seems to be officially entering the romance section. What's worse is that after the romance/love triangle is made public, there's much less description of the main characters. Who wants to read about all the male supporting characters' reactions and what they're thinking...? Player-centric stories are truly gems! I absolutely adore the high-dimensional perspective where the protagonist's cognitive logic and values ​​are detached from the real world. I also adore the female protagonist who creates everything in the world without any rhyme or reason. Unfortunately, this story follows the typical aristocratic academy romance framework, resulting in too many male characters among the supporting cast and a fair amount of unrequited love. However, the female protagonist is focused on playing the game, and the main story revolves around her "campus" life, where she pokes trash cans like "whack-a-mole," picks flowers, and makes some culinary disasters (X). This adorable little Wen really makes my heart flutter. I just finished watching the sports meet, and the female lead signed up more than a dozen events for each of her classmates. This part, where the player wants to win, had me laughing out loud. Even though the female-to-male ratio was far from ideal, I couldn't resist uploading it early.

16. 16 恋 So What If I’m Love-Struck! 恋爱脑怎么了！ Hot Pot Is So Tasty火锅好恰No CP21k WordsCompleted Meita: What’s wrong with being love-brained? I’m here to represent all the love-brained people! Xiao Lü: Someone keep the heroine in check and save the System. Content warnings: 1. The heroine is love-brained (probably). 2. First-person narration. (The reason "Overbearing CEO" and "Beagle" were abandoned is that the author realized they aren’t very good at writing in third person.) 3. This might get abandoned. (A spur-of-the-moment idea, updated whenever inspiration strikes. It may not be fini 6.5kFavorites20.8kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    An interesting, satirical short story, though its level of understanding is somewhat limited, but considering it was written in 2021, it's not bad. (Perhaps this is an answer to the title: "I can't help but become a love-obsessed person. Even if I'm not the traditional kind of love-obsessed person, I will still spend a lot of time thinking about love because it's a very important part of my social coding. Before I figure it out, I can't understand which of my traits are set up to serve the players, and how I can transcend these traits and become myself.")

17. 17 海 Survival at Sea: I Stockpile Supplies by the Crate! 海上求生，我物资按箱囤！ Exiled to the Wasteland流放荒芜Romance460k WordsCompleted Dear readers, if you're passing by, take a look at my profile! My upcoming female-lead-free story, Survival on Ice, With a Little One in Charge, is there. Blurb: In the first year of the global survival game, Shen Dixin starts with a tiny raft and fights her way alone to a global ranking in the top fifty thousand, making her a real expert. But after obtaining a five-colored treasure chest, she is brutally killed. The treasure [Wheel of Fortune] brings her back to the moment the global surviva 2.9kFavorites4.8kClicks/ch2.2kGifts

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    [Transferred/Put on hold] This is a light read, edible but not particularly engaging. However, since I generally dislike stories about hoarding characters, it's somewhat surprising that I managed to keep reading. The first 30+ chapters have many minor issues. The female lead is assumed to be male due to her strength without prior knowledge, and a seemingly random but actually charming male character is introduced—just a couple of sentences, but very jarring. There are also too many male henchmen and male characters. Things get better after chapter 30+, but later on, most of her subordinates are female, as are her master and the people she encounters in her dreams. The synopsis mentions a romantic pairing, which I didn't notice at the time, but the female lead treats them like slaves, and they seem very self-conscious about it, lacking any romantic depth. I feel this book is best read after it's finished, because I didn't really want to continue after catching up.

18. 18 好 [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio] The Legend of the Good Bear [聊斋]好熊传奇 Jade Cuisine and Silk Robes玉食锦衣Romance265k WordsCompleted Xiong Xiaoye binds herself to a Brat-Raising System and becomes a bear cub in the world of Strange Tales. She was a good bear, but the people around her never understood her. Everyone condemned her "cockroach seduction" after cockroaches from all over the world came swarming to kiss them, leaving countless people emotionally scarred. She was simply awful! She shaved the headmaster of the Shushan Sect, stole the broom of the old man who swept the floors, seized the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda, and 3.3kFavorites4.7kClicks/ch5.9kGifts

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    [Discontinued] It's readable to kill time. The beginning is quite interesting, but it becomes flat afterward. I was thinking of reading it all in one go since it's so short, but the last ten chapters were so incredibly boring that I dropped it. (I didn't realize it was a short story when I opened it; I only found out after the beginning caught my attention.) I'm too lazy to write a review. It gets increasingly mediocre towards the end. Like another book I read by the same author, Honghuang, the romance becomes annoying as soon as it starts, and the increasingly boring plot makes it extremely unlikely to finish. [Who says 18-year-olds can't be mischievous? A story of adventure with a touch of Dihua (a popular Chinese fictional character), a touch of genius, and a touch of childlike fun]—that's the opening of the book review, but the rest doesn't quite fit. The male-female ratio is neither good nor bad; there are more female characters related to the female lead, and the story also helps several female characters from the original Liaozhai novels escape their predetermined fates.

19. 19 我 I Was Accepted into the Villain's School (Publication Title: Galaxy) 我被反派学校录取了（出版名：星河） Dan Ying淡樱Romance594k WordsCompleted Publication title: Star River Blurb: Lin Xinghe, who was once the villain in a Mary Sue novel, received an admission letter from the modern department of a school for villains. On her first day, her deskmate told her: "Every villain freshman thinks they're hot stuff. Villains in the modern department like us can do little more than rob and kill, and make life difficult for the hero and heroine." "Never mess with the fantasy department. Before those big shots were sent here for 111.5kFavorites269kClicks/ch74.4kGifts

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    [Serialization on hold] On a whim, I dug out my old bookshelf. I was reading an infinite flow novel back in 2020, but I stopped when there were 50 chapters left. The couple was the duo who fought side by side, but the main focus was on the plot.

20. 20 穿 Transmigrated Into an Infinite-Loop Liberal Arts Entrance Exam 穿进无限文科高考 The Floor the Goddess Walked On女神踩过的地板Romance870k WordsCompleted [Announcement] My new novel, The Rise of Fairy Tales Requires a Strong GDP! (Infrastructure Development), is now underway. Come check it out~ Chen Yinan, a World War II intelligence officer, transmigrates into the future and becomes a humanities student taking the interstellar college entrance exam. Chen, perfect score in science, 20 points in Chinese, Yinan: "..." Everything goes dark. The college entrance exam here is strange. If the exam question is The Assassin Jing Ke's Attempt on the Kin 33.5kFavorites67.1kClicks/ch82.7kGifts

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    [On hold] This is a story I really liked at a certain point, but then the plot stopped attracting me, so I put it on hold. It's about halfway through; I won't post anything shorter.

21. 21 超 Superstar Actress 超级影后. slinnaniRomance1.6M WordsCompleted There's no doubt that this is a crazy world. Reality is even more dramatic than the movies: real mutations, real aliens. Compared with the terrifying apocalypse, the rise of a legendary Hollywood star seems utterly insignificant. But when even the cosmic overlords trying to invade Earth have watched her movies, that's another story. “Her love affairs are enough to shame even the most outlandish gossip rags, and her life story would leave even Hollywood screenwriters dumbfounded.”, Vanity Fair 28.8kFavorites97.8kClicks/ch56.1kGifts

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    [Serialization Shelved] If it weren't for a certain point in time when I suddenly lost motivation and put the series on hold, I think this would be the only crossover between British and American fiction that I've ever finished. But out of 358 chapters, I only have 47 left, so I guess I can say I'm "almost" done. I really like the female lead who sets the rules. If the later plot hadn't been so wildly imaginative, I wouldn't have liked it so much. I don't think I've ever actually finished a purely American entertainment novel.

22. 22 我 I Have the Overbearing CEO Aura: Book Transmigration 我有霸总光环[穿书] Jiang Yue Nian Nian江月年年Romance522k WordsCompleted [Print edition published under the title There's a Halo Over Your Head. For more information, follow @Jiang Yue Nian Nian Nian Nian on Weibo] Chu Chu suddenly transmigrated into a book as its vicious female CEO. The original character was not only obsessed with the male lead, but also tried to kill the female lead. In the end, she got a bad ending: the family business went bankrupt and shut down, and her face was disfigured. On her first day after transmigrating into a book, Chu Chu opened a 291.6kFavorites649.2kClicks/ch329kGifts

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    I've finished reading three books by Jiang Yue Niannian in my bookshelf, but I don't remember the plot or the level of romance. I suspect they all had some problematic aspects, and I read them a long time ago.

23. 23 导 The Director Loves No One 导演她谁都不爱 Jiang Yue Nian Nian江月年年Romance356k WordsCompleted [Complete. For publication updates, follow @JiangYueNianNianNianNian] Thirty years ago, Chu Xiaxing was a prodigiously talented young director who found fame early. Thirty years later, Chu Xiaxing is a sharp-tongued old woman who never married and has an odd temper. ※ She devoted her whole life to her dream of directing, winning countless prestigious awards and leaving an indelible mark on film history. Yet in her later years, she lived alone, and even her niece had to arrange her funeral. By 49.7kFavorites130kClicks/ch72.9kGifts

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    I've finished reading three books by Jiang Yue Niannian in my bookshelf, but I don't remember the plot or the level of romance. I suspect they all had some problematic aspects, and I read them a long time ago.

24. 24 制 Ruling the World of Screenwriting 制霸编剧界 Jiang Yue Nian Nian江月年年Romance378k WordsCompleted [System: Welcome to Theatrical Mogul. Your first ten-pull guarantees a five-star resource.] [System: Congratulations! You obtained a five-star resource: [S-rank Wuxia Film Outline, Fragment].] [System: Congratulations! You survived [A Day of Magical Realism]. Experience +15.] … [System: Congratulations! You obtained a five-star resource: [The Male Lead of This Story]. Please cherish him.] Chu Miao: Wait, why did I pull a person!? Male Lead: … [A Friendly Reminder] If you disagree with so 30.2kFavorites86.8kClicks/ch35.5kGifts

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    I've finished reading three books by Jiang Yue Niannian in my bookshelf, but I don't remember the plot or the level of romance. I suspect they all had some problematic aspects, and I read them a long time ago.

25. 25 同 The Classmate Is Two Hundred Million Years Old 同学两亿岁 Crazy Diuzi疯丢子Romance403k WordsCompleted I once stood shoulder to shoulder with your ancestors. I have also lived through two hundred million years of shifting tectonic plates. My physical form has already faded into nothingness. My spirit... will do its best to remain with you... General Abe Duorui An alien soldier sleeps for two hundred million years, then awakens beside a girl who tried to take her own life. He lives on in her place, and for himself, too... It looks like this will go premium on Tuesday, November 9. This is a heart 46.8kFavorites70.9kClicks/ch12.3kGifts

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    The female lead was once on my wish list, but it was a long time ago. I have no recollection of the plot or any plot points that might trigger my interest. All I remember is that the main story had no romantic pairing. I blocked this author after reading "A Hundred Years of Family Letters".

26. 26 因 I'm So Strong They Mistook Me for the Male Lead 因为太强就被当成男主了 Burning Wheels, Blowing Dreams焚轮吹梦Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The story is complete. I'll occasionally make corrections, so don't be surprised if you see an update. My other story, That's Right, I'm the Big Villain [Apocalyptic Cycle], is now available. Preorder: Since Everyone's a Freak, I Don't Have to Pretend Anymore, a woman-disguised-as-a-man story. Blurb at the end. Blurb: Shi Hanli was cool and handsome, and had just gotten a neat short haircut when she transmigrated into an apocalyptic novel. When she first woke up, she was covered in mud and blo 71.6kFavorites117.3kClicks/ch104.2kGifts

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    [Transfer] This is a super high-level martial arts savior novel. The title is a bit disgusting, and so is the content. In fact, most of the story gives the female lead male status and treatment. The other female characters are just a few chosen because they are influenced by the protagonist and given growth and awakening. But it's very, very formulaic, and stereotypes are everywhere. I've seen this kind of female lead in the author's other works (delicate and soft) (strong but female) stories, which I really dislike. But this protagonist's old-fashioned BG (boy-girl) cold-hearted gentleness, unparalleled martial arts skills, savior, and popular male lead who doesn't fall in love or get emotionally involved but is touched by the friendship of his companions is indeed very sweet and enjoyable. In short, it's so disgusting it makes your scalp tingle, but also incredibly satisfying. It's like a piece of shit-like chocolate that smells bad but tastes addictive but is also a bit disgusting.

27. 27 人 Playing a Popular Character 人气角色扮演中 White Day Porridge, White白昼粥白No CP564k WordsCompleted [Original work, not a derivative; female lead has no romance] [Cross-dressing as a man, comic forums, layers of secret identities, readers imagining things and treating the protagonist as a tragic, beautiful, powerful figure] [The comments contain lots of spoilers. On your first read, you can stick to the long reviews and topics, which have tons of great fanworks and memes~] [80% anti-piracy protection, 10% paragraph comments] [Illustrations are now available. Gacha can be addictive, so spend re 112.9kFavorites175.8kClicks/ch182.5kGifts

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    [Move] I'm speechless. It turns out Jinjiang really does randomly transfer book reviews to other articles, but I don't remember the previous ones either. I vaguely recall that this was my introduction to role-playing comics, but it was quite jarring. It seems the female character didn't revert to her female form throughout the main story, only undergoing a "gender change" in the side stories? She was practically indistinguishable from a psychopath.

28. 28 恶 The Villainess Has No Choice but to Take the Throne 恶女只好登基 Nanke Thirteen Halls南柯十三殿Romance818k WordsCompleted The day the princess who had been lost among the common people was brought back to the palace, no one imagined she would become the Empire’s new ruler. · Li Li transmigrated into the vicious female side character of the melodramatic novel The Interstellar Darling: the real princess who had gone missing from the Interstellar Empire. According to the original plot, her family would love the fake princess more sincerely, driving Li Li to become twisted and set her on a path of no return as a hated 81.1kFavorites166.6kClicks/ch105.7kGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] I don't remember the plot, this is a reading record from 21 years ago: The synopsis reads like a typical wish-fulfillment novel. As for the main text, it's amazing how such a formulaic setting and plot can be written so well. The Thirteen Palaces of Nanke did not disappoint me. It's half a star lower than the best quality because it's sometimes a bit dry and there are some illogical parts. The early game feels like it's all about setting the stage, but it's still enjoyable. The mid-game starts to feature matches and large-scale battles. The female protagonist is a character who grows and matures. Even when she's not that strong, she's still very appealing. She has a lot of personal charm and matures around the middle of the story, with her combat power and intelligence doubling. I really like her; she's wise and decisive on the battlefield, sincere to her comrades, and responsible to the people, but without being overly compassionate. She's adept at manipulating power but still retains her ideals and passion. Because she struggled to survive in the lower classes as a child, she has a greater empathy for ordinary people. She's a semi-democratic republican under the imperial system, a revolutionary within the royal family. However, what matters to her isn't the system or the methods, but how the people are living. Preliminary evaluation "The female lead is not an omnipotent general, nor a warrior who can fight against a hundred men, but she is an ambitious and passionate revolutionary leader with political acumen, personal charisma, and who is constantly growing and becoming a better revolutionary leader. At first, she only wanted to use revolution as a means to fight for survival, but later it came from the bottom of her heart. It's not fair to say that the political writing is very good. There are still flaws, but the overall scene rendering is good and it can move me." The main characters all grow stronger, with no one completely dominating the others. Each has their own abilities and characteristics, and all are indispensable. The camaraderie among the companions is also well-developed.

29. 29 理 Theoretically Possible 理论上可行 Savoring Carefully细品Romance777k WordsCompleted Lan Shan was an outstanding woman, gifted and exceptionally capable. In her few decades of life, she left an indelible mark on the world. When she gave her life for all of humanity, Lan Shan felt no regret. She was even grateful: her extraordinary talent would give her a chance to awaken again. Many years later, when Lan Shan finally opened her eyes again, she was bewildered. She was now a vulgar woman. A vulgar woman with no brains. A brainless, vulgar woman who had offended an important pe 49.4kFavorites91.5kClicks/ch51kGifts

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    [Move] The impression was good, but I've forgotten the plot.

30. 30 女 Disguised as a Man, I Got the Script to Claim the Throne (Imperial Exams) 女扮男装我拿到登基剧本（科举） Half a Water Bottle半个水瓶Romance705k WordsCompleted Your throne? No! It’s mine! He Yun Zhao was grateful countless times that, after she transmigrated, her parents disguised her as a boy. On the day she came first in the imperial examinations, the legitimate eldest son of the Xiao family burst into her hot spring bath, covered in wounds! Only after burying him did she suddenly recall that the scene seemed familiar. She had transmigrated into a book! The man she’d buried was the male lead of the novel. He was the emperor’s illegitimate son and 61.1kFavorites66.3kClicks/ch111.3kGifts

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    [Removed/Abandoned] The romance is really cheesy. Although it's not much, it's still quite disgusting. I tried to tolerate it a few times, but I just couldn't take it anymore. However, I checked and there are only 20 chapters left until the end. "The Poetry Master" is a work of skillful writing that vividly portrays the flourishing literary era and the gathering of brilliant minds. It's as if the author uses timeless poems and prose as slices of a landscape to glimpse the unfolding history of the time. The female protagonist is a dazzling participant and leader in this era (though she only gained this opportunity by disguising herself as a man). The downside is that she's disguised as a man; I haven't finished reading it yet, so I don't know if she'll revert to her female form later. However, the title and synopsis suggest that the female protagonist will ascend to power, which will keep me reading. It seems unlikely that her gender will be revealed, which is a bit disappointing. Judging from the female protagonist's belief that with the emperor's protection, no one would doubt her gender, and the author's words that after becoming emperor, she would trust her ministers and her identity wouldn't remain a secret, it seems unlikely that her gender will be publicly revealed. Sigh, the female lead's character is truly exceptional. She's incredibly ambitious and driven by power, possessing unwavering determination and ruthless execution, yet she also has a gentlemanly demeanor, a noble arrogance tempered with genuine care for those around her, and the youthful exuberance and carefree, romantic ease of a young person. Although the author says the inspiration came from male-oriented novels where every female lead provides resources and money to the male lead to help him rise to a high position, the author wanted to write a story where the male lead and supporting characters serve the female lead and are tools for her success. However, the main cast is too small, with almost entirely male characters. Several male supporting characters also subtly hint at romantic feelings. When reading this kind of plot, I don't like too much screen time for "Star Wish" characters and "Star Element" characters, nor do I like the author constantly showing the female lead's interest in male actors to emphasize her heterosexuality. Who says heterosexuals have to love men? However, one good thing is that the female lead is very perceptive in interpersonal relationships. She absolutely does not tolerate being assertive, suppressed, or interfered with by others. She is very good at putting pressure on others; regardless of their true nature, anyone who wants to maintain a relationship with her must appear sensible and obedient. It must be said that, despite both being supported by the women in the family, the difference between the female protagonist disguised as a man and the one whose true identity is uncertain lies in the fact that the female protagonist genuinely knows how to reciprocate. She truly appreciates their sacrifices, understands and empathizes with every detail, and is willing to contribute to their happiness.

31. 31 老 Lao Wang’s Gone Pioneering 老王不在，开荒去了 Pang Ha胖哈Romance1.3M WordsCompleted My author page's new novel, After the Demolition, Our Whole Family Made the Pig-Butchering Scam's Hit List, is now open for preorders. Also available for preorder: Can Infinite Failures Only Deduct Love? Please add them to your favorites, thank you!~ Synopsis: + Before the apocalypse game descends: Everyone thinks Wang Jiu is so pitiful. She was cheated on and divorced, then driven to a tiny county town in the middle of nowhere. Surely she's the most delicate and pitiful woman in the world. + 89.5kFavorites183.1kClicks/ch319.7kGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] This is a classic leveling-up story set in the Fat Ha series. I quite liked the female lead's character. However, there was a period where her interpersonal relationships became chaotic, and she wasn't focused on leveling up, so I shelved it and didn't continue reading.

32. 32 参 I Went Viral After Joining an Escape Game 参加逃生游戏后我爆红了 Dreamwalking Blade梦游刀Romance628k WordsCompleted In 2122, the "Game" arrives. [Are you terminally ill? Disabled? Disfigured? Unable to bear your pain? Do you feel that life has no meaning? Come play the game! Survive, win, and win with a high score, and you'll receive a healthier body, a more beautiful appearance, and greater abilities... You will evolve!] [The game will be livestreamed worldwide. Registration starts now, ] Lu Tingliu, a minor celebrity, holds a diagnosis confirming her terminal illness as she enters the game. * After ente 55.3kFavorites114.5kClicks/ch40.9kGifts

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    [Move] This is an infinite flow game above the horizontal line. The main plot revolves around a female protagonist who eventually becomes a god but is half-corrupted. To escape the predetermined fate of the old gods' apocalypse, she reverses time and re-enters a game, quickly leveling up and clearing dungeons. The advantages are that the dungeons are unconventional and engaging, and the female protagonist in her fully evolved form is the pinnacle of combat power, a god of humanity, and a savior in a sense. The character development is passable, making it enjoyable. The downside is that there are occasional idiotic comments in the game's live stream chat. Perhaps my standards are too high. Scanning through most of the recommended books, I found them either boring, bland, formulaic, or simply uninteresting. I could read ten and not keep one. I cherish every book that I can still enjoy reading now.

33. 33 大 Has the Grand Archmage Made Any Money Today? 大奥术师她今天赚钱了吗 Pang Ha胖哈Romance2.3M WordsCompleted My new novel, After the Demolition, My Whole Family Made the Pig-Butchering Scam List, is now available in my author profile. Please add my upcoming novel, Can Infinite Failures Only Deduct Love?, to your collection. Thank you!~ Synopsis: A murder takes place in District 13, a low-class slum in the alchemical fantasy game world of Arcane Throne, a world of low-level citizens, alchemy, and a touch of Western fantasy. The wooden door opens. Xie Keli, a scoundrel who used to roam the streets, stu 114.8kFavorites171.8kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] Fat Ha's classic upgrade novel, featuring a large and satisfying reading experience. I haven't finished it yet, I'll pick it up again when I have time.

34. 34 驸 A Prince Consort Is Like a Brother, a Lover Like a Garment 驸马如手足，情郎如衣服 Green Rabbit青色兔子Romance1.3M WordsCompleted VIP Notice: This novel will become a paid title on Saturday, May 22. There will be three chapters that day. Thank you for your support! Mu Mingzhu was the most honored princess in the Great Zhou dynasty. After her father died, her mother ascended the throne as empress. Her mother and her aunt, the Grand Princess, both kept many handsome lovers. Growing up surrounded by this, Mu Mingzhu had already picked out her own lovers by the age of sixteen: Mr. Xie, who taught at the imperial academy; Chanc 84.8kFavorites166.3kClicks/ch70.9kGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] I've forgotten the plot, and I stopped reading after chapter 39, and I've also forgotten why. This is my reading record from 21 years ago: I love the concept—"Girls can also be made up of adventure, ambition, and a sharp blade." A spirited and dazzling young woman, intelligent yet seemingly naive but not cold-hearted, sharp and competitive yet knowing when to advance and retreat, shrewd and calculating yet sincere, alluring but not lewd, provocative but not frivolous. It's been a long time since I've seen a truly beautiful and powerful heroine vying for the throne without losing her masculinity, and it's been far too long since I've seen a protagonist who uses emotions to secure her position without resorting to physical attraction. Even if it's not love, it will be something else entirely, because Mu Mingzhu is truly adept at it. She's excellent, wise, and worthy of admiration, yet lively and adorable, making one willingly fall for her. Mu Mingzhu, do you know how moving your casual giving and sacrifice, so unintentional and unpretentious, can be?

35. 35 九 The Billion-Dollar Nanny of the Nineties 九零亿万美元保姆 Mi Jiale米迦乐Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Given another chance at life, Zhang Wenya opens her eyes and finds herself back at eighteen. Her mother is still the same bizarre woman, endlessly exploiting her own daughter to make herself look good. Her older brother is still hopeless, and her relatives are still sharp blades, always looking to take advantage. After thinking long and hard, Zhang Wenya decides: To hell with all of you! I'm done playing your game! She runs away to Shanghai and becomes a maid. Relatives: Oh my, Xiaoya's mom, yo 40kFavorites106.2kClicks/ch163kGifts

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    [Discontinued/Abandoned] I followed it to chapter 265, but the romance was too intense, so I dropped it. I heard it's all romance from the beginning, but I don't know where it starts.

36. 36 穿 A Transmigrated Woman's Path to Passing the Imperial Exams and Winning Office 穿越女的科举拜官路 Moonset in the West西沉之月No CP550k WordsCompleted Xu Qingyuan, a modern young lawyer, unexpectedly wakes up as the eldest daughter of a county magistrate. By chance, she learns that women in this dynasty are actually allowed to take the imperial examinations and become officials. Unfortunately, at home she has a father who favors sons over daughters and a younger brother who is doted on. People of the time consider it shameful for women to hold office, and the court is a den of intrigue. The system allowing women to take the examinations is al 22.4kFavorites35.8kClicks/ch16.9kGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved ≈ Abandoned] The imperial examination section was interesting, but the officialdom section was so-so.

37. 37 我 There's No Way I'm a Good-for-Nothing 我不可能是废材 Jiangshan Canglan江山沧澜Romance404k WordsCompleted Only the universe can make me submit. By Qin Qing Qin Qing is a top student who firmly believes that knowledge can change the world. Then one day, she enters a school for superpowered students. Since she has no awakened ability, she's sent to an academy said to be a gathering place for the useless. They say she's useless there? The heroine has no superpowers, but she's an insanely cool top! No explanation needed for the exhilarating power fantasy all the way through! Theme: To be added 16.2kFavorites42.8kClicks/ch11.3kGifts

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    [Transfer] I don't remember any of the plot at all. I read the table of contents and basically ordered the whole thing. My impression is that the female lead was very intelligent and capable, and the plot was good. The book reviews said it had a bad ending, but I don't remember that.

38. 38 我 I Strike It Rich Raising Eggs in a Game [Invasion from Another World] 我靠养蛋游戏暴富[异界入侵] Light Dew Clothes轻露衣Romance696k WordsCompleted The world suddenly became a very strange place. Black hole rifts appeared with alarming frequency, and monsters surged through them. Conventional weapons could barely hurt them, while firearms were completely useless. Then, a strange group of magical creatures appeared out of nowhere. Not only could they fight the monsters, they could also form contracts with people. Before long, contracting with magical creatures and becoming a summoner became the world's new mainstream. Yuan Cheng, who tho 8.2kFavorites17.9kClicks/ch12kGifts

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    [Transferred/Abandoned] I didn't continue reading; the main character was too ordinary.

39. 39 白 The White Calamity Era 白噩纪 Snow on the Belt衣带雪Romance587k WordsCompleted New 2019 serial, After the Former Emperor's Death, now updating! [I arrived in this era, and the world will be plunged into a nightmare because of me. - White Calamity Era] Have you ever heard of Pandora? This is a world of technology, war, morality, and death. History plays out once again inside this Pandora's box... until she picks up from the ruins a broken sword engraved with the passage of time. Other works - 2018 ongoing: I Have Three Childhood Friends Who Are Dragon-Proud (Culti 6.8kFavorites13.5kClicks/ch2.8kGifts

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    [Move] I only remember it being good-looking.

40. 40 开 After Awakening, I Was Forced to Become Stronger 开眼后，我被迫变强 Crimson Robes, Snowy Dust绛衣雪尘No CP226k WordsCompleted Gu Bing had been raised on materialism and had lived a happy, sunny life for eighteen years. Her dad often brought up mysterious, supernatural things, but she always treated them as stories and sometimes joked along with him. That day, her dad once again spoke in a mysterious tone, saying his big toe had suddenly turned purple and that an elder in the clan would die that month. Gu Bing was about to make a joke as usual, but the moment she glanced at his toe, she froze. Oh my god, a ghost! A m 3.2kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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    [Move] How could it just end like that?! I thought this was only 1/10 of the story! It's just average-looking, nothing particularly memorable.

41. 41 长 After the Eldest Sister Awakens [1990s] 长姐觉醒后[九零] Pork Belly Hot Pot酥肉锅Romance716k WordsCompleted [Complete] [My author page has several completed stories set in the past, including food stories. Follow me if you're interested.] In her previous life, Yuan Tang was a dutiful eldest sister who put four younger siblings through college; a devoted daughter who cared for her seriously ill parents until they passed away; and a generous elder who exhausted herself looking after her siblings' children after her parents died... Even when she died alone from an illness on New Year's Eve, Yuan Tang ne 79.6kFavorites172.1kClicks/ch88.7kGifts

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    [Transfer] I feel like I could only write one sentence for this recommendation, but I could list several paragraphs about its flaws. The female lead is incredibly resilient; her relentless struggle and upward mobility are extremely inspiring. Having read many rebirth novels, this one portrays the damage from her family of origin in the most oppressive and suffocating way, including the unbearable pain of being overwhelmed by poverty and circumstances. Therefore, the female lead's ability to break free from this environment, to grow relentlessly, and to nurture herself so well on her own—all of this effort and struggle is incredibly powerful. "She used all the time she spent enriching others in her previous life on herself, just to bloom a flower within herself. Even if it wasn't big, it adorned her second chance at life." The author's extensive focus on the female lead's inner world is also very moving; reconciling with oneself is a lifelong theme. The portrayal of female mutual support and self-reliance is decent. While there are many minor, cannon fodder, and unattractive female characters at the beginning, the supporting female characters who are significant later on are quite kind, especially the newer ones. The female lead provides both intellectual inspiration and material support, perhaps because the author felt the older characters were beyond saving. These girls have all stood on their own two feet and achieved greater success through their own efforts. Then there's Lei. The female ghosts are depicted as ferocious and grotesque, while the male characters generally have their own silent suffering. Although explanations in the author's dialogue and later plot developments suggest the author gradually wanted to expose the rottenness at the root of the male characters—their weakness and incompetence under the protection of a patriarchal clan, and their vampire-like nature nourished by women. The female characters, on the other hand, are portrayed as neglected, oppressed, and exploited under the persecution of the patriarchal society, trapped within its value system, only able to drag others down with them. They cannot imagine a different life for women; their lives are filled with suffering, their lives a constant cycle of bloodshed from their daughters, using their own blood to feed their sons, living in a fantasy that ends tragically. I can accept the author's motivation, but this part is underdeveloped and doesn't confront their lives properly. Instead, the male characters' repression, anger, and suffering are depicted more prominently. Even among the minor and cannon fodder characters, those who are petty and undignified are mostly female, while many of the male minor characters are portrayed as having both bad and commendable qualities, and sometimes even a happy ending. It seems the author harbors a somewhat stereotypical and unconscious misogyny. And, there are even more problematic elements that shouldn't be ranked at this level, such as the use of terms like "breasted woman." The male lead was initially a decent background character and tool, with so little screen time and attention that he seemed solely there to fill the romance gaps. I didn't feel he helped the female lead; he was more of a link in the chain. Everything the female lead obtained was acquired through transactions and favors. Aside from a few brief mentions as a plot device, he was barely described. However, the side stories were truly disgusting. I can accept that the female lead isn't invincible and has moments of weakness and uncertainty, but I absolutely cannot accept that she's controlled by hormones or that it's due to marriage. It felt incredibly stupid and out of character—a kind of foolishness of knowingly going through fire and water to love a man, and also annoying that her daughter takes her father's surname. Another disgusting aspect of the side stories was pairing several female characters who escaped their predicaments and achieved happy lives with partners or romances. It's absurd; does life have to be lived with a man?

42. 42 仙 Immortal Venerable, Times Have Changed 仙尊，时代变了 Endless Dust不尽尘Romance674k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a virgin, and he's an artificial intelligence] Qi Miao transmigrated. From then on, the interstellar world lost a chief mechanical engineer, while the cultivation world gained an eccentric artifact crafter. Rumor had it that her way of crafting artifacts was completely out there. Whenever people saw the items she made, their first reaction was always: That's so weird. Let me take another look. What kind of sword is a lightsaber? Why doesn't it have a blade? This hunk of metal 43kFavorites41.6kClicks/ch112kGifts

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    [Moved/Shelved] A refreshingly adorable and uniquely charming technical upgrade-style novel featuring a female protagonist who diligently works to pay off her debts.

43. 43 是 If You’re an SSR, Climb to Floor 100! 是SSR就下一百层！ Fame and Fortune名利No CP1.2M WordsCompleted Jia Bushe doesn't just like drawing cards. She's obsessed with it. Whether the card is gold-tier doesn't matter. What she loves is the flash of light as it passes through the System. Jia Bushe is a simple person, but in the no-frills little game Dig One Hundred Levels If You're a Man, you can't buy card draws with ordinary money. Instead, you need to put the ten free beginner draws to work: those ten N, R, SR, or SSR cards have to earn their keep. Once they produce enough, you can start the n 76.4kFavorites108.6kClicks/ch85.1kGifts

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    [Transfer/Abandonment] The female lead's character is incredibly compelling... (To others) The thrill of being both breathless and heart-pounding, coupled with an effortless and composed demeanor. The game is a huge minefield, being a "Fourth Calamity" player-driven story, with the game's name being a major red flag.

44. 44 天 Genius Card Maker 天才制卡师 Long Qi龙柒Romance621k WordsCompleted Ning Zhu accidentally picked up a card, and a new world unfolded before her eyes. It was a world of card makers. They studied how to create and use cards, from everyday cards for cleaning, cooking, planting, beauty, hair growth, and a good night's sleep... to combat cards for equipment, characters, spirit arts, secret arts, illusions, and more... Card makers could create anything people could imagine, and more. Among the tens of thousands of cards, one was unique. They said it had lain dormant 32.9kFavorites52.4kClicks/ch33.7kGifts

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    [Move] I'll try adding this to the book list again. If it still disappears, I'll just accept it. Long Qi's Journey is good, but has some flaws. There are almost no new books available. I read this book from cover to cover. In short, the overall concept is still terrible, with plenty of minor flaws, but the gender ratio of the main characters is better than before. While the romantic partner is a guiding figure with a halo, they maintain the good tradition of not having much screen time, mainly serving as a part of the character's emotional life. Long Qi is still very good at writing about superpowers and battles, and this book has a bit of a Harry Potter feel, with a fantastical and magnificent magical world. However, the main tone is too tragic, and the transition to major battles is too fast. I didn't get enough of the academy and daily life scenes. This book really does have many elements reminiscent of Harry Potter, and the female lead has the most complete character development in the author's works. Compared to other books, it feels like at least this one has a female lead, with the highlights and focus on her, and the main cast is also slightly more female. So, I'll tolerate it.

45. 45 传 The Legend of the Legendary One 传说中那一位传说 Leave the Mountain, Take the Grass舍山取草Romance1.7M WordsCompleted My new xianxia novel, The Black-Hearted Saintess, is currently updating. Interested readers can check it out in my author profile. “Father, I tried to be a good person, but in the end, my hands are stained with blood. Can someone like me still be redeemed?” “My child, of course you can. You only need to do one thing.” “What?” “Put the gun down from my head.” From the start, a prison uniform. In the end, a crown. * Cyberpunk + mystery + alien-blood contamination * Entirely fictional, unrelated 147.4kFavorites202.1kClicks/ch271.2kGifts

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    [Removed/Abandoned Books] Now, books that haven't been fully subscribed to shouldn't be reported for not showing up in the ratings. I'll try adding them to the list again. Since they were originally in the plot-driven book list, I didn't put them in the abandoned book mood group, but this is a completely awful record. On a whim, I clicked into the original comments again and laughed so hard! Turns out, all that agonizing pain I felt back then was just the beginning. It turns out my initial warning signs were spot on; it really could have gotten even worse. Thank goodness I got out early. Now, reading the comments is just amusement. If I hadn't cut my losses in time, I don't know how much more I would have loved the male author and the people he poured his heart and soul into, and how much I would have been furious with the voyeurs and those who twisted the pairings in the comments. Don't read this anymore, it'll drive you crazy! A "leader" suddenly appears, holding a higher position than the female lead and whom she can't currently control—a semi-bound, semi-cooperative figure. The synopsis alone gave me the belief that the female lead would definitely retaliate, but the author keeps adding charm, developing his character, increasing his power and status, and writing ambiguous, mind-numbing scenes where he even shows kindness towards the protagonist. Coupled with the comments section full of couple-obsessed viewers, it's unbearable. But the other plot points are so good! I struggled for a long time before finally giving up. If any kind souls happen to see this and pass by, please let me know—I really don't want to eat shit anymore! It's good... But contains very few female characters, and they lack any real female consciousness. Its only, if not a major, advantage is that asexuals have the greatest advantage in productive labor within the story. However, the plot is very engaging, with a tight pace in each stage, somewhat like a battle royale. Oh, and one drawback is that the author is a bit padded out, spouting long passages of moralizing and repeating the same ideas over and over. The themes, the protagonist's changing mindset, and the slight "companion mode" aspect of the protagonist might remind some of the security guard's book, but the plot's twists and turns and overall excitement far surpass it. However, while the security guard's book is overly simplistic and straightforward, its emphasis on consciousness and gender balance is far superior.

46. 46 求 Surviving in the Animal Kingdom: Quick Transmigration 求生在动物世界[快穿] Cat Petter撸猫客Romance1.6M WordsCompleted As it turns out, staying up all night writing a paper brings bad luck. One moment An Lan was watching video footage. The next, she had become part of the footage. She realized something had her dangling upside down in midair. All she could see were bushes rushing past and two furry little bundles stumbling along. From then on, there was only one thing she had to do: Survive. This story is also known as "The Years I Spent as a Lioness Leader", "How to Build a Wolf Pack", "Hey Handsome, Want t 169.5kFavorites292.5kClicks/ch735.6kGifts

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    [Discontinued/Abandoned] I was amazed when I first started reading, but I'm the kind of person who easily gives up if the story isn't interesting enough or I lose motivation. I didn't even finish the second world. It felt a bit formulaic and repetitive.

47. 47 不 Don't Mess With Your Random Teammate [Esports] 不要招惹路人队友[电竞] Mei Guanxi梅关西Romance439k WordsCompleted You never know who's behind an unremarkable ID. Near the end of the season, Ji Wanwan finished a boosting job and was about to play ranked on her own account when she accidentally joined a random team in the lobby. Her teammates were "terrified" of women and started belittling her skills before the match even began. Ji Wanwan was annoyed. She argued with her teammates for the whole match, then used her skills to slap them in the face. What she didn't know was that one of her teammates was a g 5.3kFavorites11.4kClicks/ch9.4kGifts

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    [Transfer] This is a light novel with a genius female protagonist. I love how invincible she is on the gaming field. I read this book in one go. Don't read the variety show parts, they're terrible.

48. 48 竞 Running for Godhood 竞选神明 Jian Juan简卷Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Zhi Wei is a corporate drone working brutal 996 hours at a big company, while also pursuing her passion by performing as an underground idol. One day, she takes the stage with a song, dance, and rap routine. The host holds a microphone to her mouth. “Hello, candidate. Please explain your platform for running to become a god.” Zhi Wei’s perfect professional smile freezes. What election? What god? Isn’t this a talent show stage? Where the heck have I ended up?! - Zhi Wei transmigrates into a par 50.4kFavorites56.1kClicks/ch166.9kGifts

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    [Discontinued] Painful. I really liked the premise, and the writing and plot were quite good too. It's a money-losing version of a god-election story, but the male-dominated plot is too high and the female-dominated plot is too low. Plus, most of the male characters end up with a harem element, which is really off-putting. But the plot is just too good, and without a substitute, I couldn't help but come back to keep watching. The sandbar part doesn't look good anymore.

49. 49 女 The Female Lead Character Card Helped Me Become Emperor 女主人设卡助我称帝 Orange Juice Thanks橙汁感谢No CP525k WordsCompleted Jiang Yizhou is a veteran quick-transmigration employee at the Spicy Strips Agency. After completing many missions, she earned herself a vacation in an ancient world. Then she transmigrated into an absurd novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the villainous real heiress. She is the novel's real heiress, while the heroine is the fake heiress. She stole the heroine's engagement to a prince, clung to the heir who grew up with the heroine, framed the heroine for an affair with her cousin, s 4.1kFavorites5.4kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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    [Shelved] In short, a female protagonist's power struggle, an all-female rebellion protagonist group. (Not as good as the author's new works)

50. 50 女 A Woman Has to Be Ruthless 女人就要狠一点 Fu Congfu傅丛弗No CP278k WordsCompleted Ning Shuyan transmigrates to a magical otherworld. This place is bizarre. There are blond-haired, blue-eyed white people named Zhang San, and black-haired, black-eyed Asian people named Sharon. They can even sit together on a field ridge and discuss how to make fermented tofu taste good. The only thing that fits her understanding is the vast gap between rich and poor. The nobles throw their weight around and treat commoners like they're not human, while mages lord it over everyone else. Whoeve 1.8kFavorites1.3kClicks/ch859Gifts

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    [Discontinued] It's readable, but not particularly good. It has some feminist consciousness, but it juxtaposes class and gender, and the protagonist recklessly and emotionally saves a young boy from sexual assault with unprecedented intensity. I didn't want to continue reading when I saw the scene where the boy is saved.

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