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1. 1 万 Ten Thousand Stars 万星 Meng Xishi梦溪石Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [The main story and all extras are complete] (Because the story is too long for me to guarantee a regular update schedule, it was not paywalled during serialization. After considering it, I decided not to paywall the extras either. The whole novel is free to read. Writing a million-word free novel is no easy feat. A kind word can warm someone for three winter months, so thank you very much.) “The way of Heaven is there for all to see. If all the nobles at court care only for themselves, then so 73.8kFavorites20.5kClicks/ch171kGifts

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   This is absolutely amazing! It's already on the top list for 2026. The author's imagination is incredible, the writing is very logical, and every character is well-developed with their own backstory and personality. The writing style is also humorous and never boring. Definitely worth reading!

2. 2 信 Rules for Observing Carrier Pigeons 信鸽观察守则 Qiao Family's Little Bridge乔家小桥Romance806k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; updates are posted on Weibo @Q Qiao Jia Xiaoqiao] [The text has undergone extensive revisions; only the Jinjiang version is authoritative] Xia Songluo discovered that she was being watched by a flock of pigeons. Should she call the police, or see a psychiatrist? Reader's Guide (Potential Spoilers): 1. A lovable airhead versus a lunatic. The heroine is a wealthy beauty, a poor student, and gloriously oblivious. The main storyline is romance and travel abroad. This is no 101.8kFavorites104.3kClicks/ch271.6kGifts

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   It's excellent, and the writing style is humorous. The humor permeates the plot, making it neither boring nor boring; it will make you laugh out loud. Very impressive.

3. 3 南 Moon Over the Southern Tower (Reborn) 南楼月（重生） iweissRomance640k WordsCompleted He's just the son of a merchant, with ordinary looks, a humble family background, little talent for conversation, and a serious expression. If he has any redeeming quality, it's probably his impressive skill with his hands. But in this life, she has made a solemn vow never to judge people by their looks again. Did she finally recognize a true gem, or has she misjudged him once more? Only time will tell. ~ Slow-burn writing, fictional setting, no nitpicking about historical accuracy. Contempo 275Favorites745Clicks/ch336Gifts

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   Readable

4. 4 落 Unsigned 落款不明 Parting Words诀别词Romance152k WordsCompleted == The print edition goes on preorder on December 27. Available on Taobao, Pinduoduo, and other platforms == A lemon-soda-flavored story about two idiots. A heroine who knows how to let things go x a hero who can’t Tags: bittersweet romance, faux siblings, an unconventional second-chance romance. The hero is stubborn in word, heart, and... well, everywhere else. He has the heart of a CEO but not the fate. Extra chapters are on the public account. Theme: The Ship of Theseus 27.3kFavorites43.6kClicks/ch10.5kGifts

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   The plot of this book is original. The male protagonist is a man who loses his memory in a car accident. In the end, he doesn't regain his memory, but falls in love again. I think the author would make this a good long novel, with some tension and everyday interactions.

5. 5 有21+ Good Work Is Rewarded 有则嘉勉 Strive勖力Romance309k WordsCompleted 32.2kFavorites57.3kClicks/ch8.5kGifts

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   This doesn't quite resemble a prodigal son's return. The author's storytelling ability is excellent; the plot unfolds seamlessly from beginning to end, skillfully portraying characters and revealing the situation. It's best enjoyed slowly and not rushed.

6. 6 物 The Pick 物色 Shi Jing时镜Romance508k WordsCompleted Lin Koukou was a well-known name in the headhunting world, but after four years of working herself to the bone for her company, she was fired. On the very day she left, she swore: “To hell with ideals, and to hell with passion. If I ever work as a headhunter for even one more day, may I be a dog!” Lin Koukou decided to study Buddhism. Buddhism sounded great. She could become a couch potato, cast off worldly desires, and find inner peace. Except... A year later, the kindest monk in the temple c 71.5kFavorites78.2kClicks/ch71.2kGifts

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   I was delighted when I found this book, and even more delighted while reading it. The characters are so charismatic! President Lin is undeniably impressive; despite signing a non-compete agreement, she hasn't shaken her professional habits—she's resourceful and decisive, but she doesn't just focus on the immediate immediate gains. She approaches her work with heart, interacting and communicating with people, considering their needs (not just out of pure kindness, but out of a sense of duty to herself and her work). She has moments of despair and weakness, but her drive always resurfaces. She takes a break when things get tough, then resolutely continues on her path. The male lead is hilarious; the two of them together have such a sassy vibe that you can practically gnash your teeth just watching them. The romance unfolds rather slowly, progressing gradually, and is portrayed with a very adult pace, with a lot of uncertainty and tug-of-war beforehand. I really, really like it. Thank you so much, author! [Let me see]

7. 7 飞 The Phoenix's Call 飞凰引 Purple Star, Flowing Years紫微流年Romance375k WordsCompleted Literary version: Women are foolish and weak, lost in tender fantasies. Lu Jiulang is an expert at sweet-talking them, and has won the support of countless women. Until a long blade, brimming with murderous intent, came crashing down, shattering his arrogance and delusions. A thousand miles of flying sand, smoke rising to the heavens and filling his heart: a young man marches off to war. When two mighty forces meet, who will belong to whom? The gray wolf pursues the crimson phoenix. Love is a b 40.4kFavorites47.6kClicks/ch42.2kGifts

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   The overall plot of the book is quite engaging, following Lu Gou (actually Lu Jiu, but he's incredibly pathetic and shameless) as he climbs his way up from the bottom, revealing a complex and nuanced inner world. Sometimes, his pairing with Ming Zheng feels mismatched... Without Ming Zheng's tolerance, who knows what Lu Jiu would have become? Overall, the plot is rich, though the characters could be a bit more developed; it's definitely worth reading.

8. 8 除 New Year's Eve in a Blizzard 除夕夜，暴雪天 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance179k WordsCompleted On New Year’s Eve, Zeng Buye set out. 100,000 words, not serialized for purchase, road-trip story Theme: A life in the wild 45.9kFavorites46.9kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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   Five stars all around!! It's really good, the characters are very well-developed, Xu Yuanxing and Zeng Buye are both great. The writing style is also quite light and humorous, a group of people offering each other warmth on the road, without asking about each other's backgrounds.

9. 9 面 Bread, Love, and Dreams: A Love Story of an Older Single Youth in a Fifth-Tier City Countryside 面包、爱情和理想之五线城市乡村大龄相亲青年的爱情故事 Chattering Little Yellow Carp叽叽歪歪小黄鲤Romance491k WordsCompleted Huang Xiaoli, a college graduate from the countryside, had been single since birth until her parents back home successfully pressured her into marriage at thirty. Her match was Liu Mao, a 27-year-old college graduate from the neighboring village. Unable to afford a home in Beijing, Liu Mao had been dumped by his girlfriend of seven years, just as they were discussing marriage. With no other choice, he obeyed his parents and went on blind dates back home. In the end, he fell into the hands of Hua 760Favorites3.1kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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   I finished this book before I knew it, the plot drawing me in step by step. I'm not usually a big fan of entertainment industry stories, but this one is told from the perspective of the production team, not the celebrities, which made it more palatable to me. This film broadened my horizons; the people and events were all quite novel to me, especially the climax of filming "Pear Blossom"—it was dramatic and captivating. Huang Xiaoli's character was also well-developed; she remained honest and straightforward. What drew my attention to this work wasn't so much love, but rather the struggle for survival. Everyone was truly working hard, and their efforts were remembered, seen, and respected. There are many characters, but Xiaoli and President Yang seem to stand out. The others, including the male lead Liu Mao, are relatively less vivid. The romance between the male and female leads isn't very deep; it's rather bland, which is a strength but also feels like something's missing. Overall, the author is fantastic!

10. 10 小 Little Fish and Mint 小鱼薄荷 Jiji's Cat唧唧的猫Romance312k WordsCompleted Xu Yitong had a cousin who was cocky and loved showing off. Later, her cousin went pro and “accidentally” got on the wrong side of a famous player in the scene. Unfortunately, that player was no pushover, and his fans were fiercely protective. For a while, Xu Yitong's cousin was hunted down all over the internet and torn to shreds by the comments. Xu Yitong sighed. “What kind of people like him, anyway? Don't they have enough homework?” Later, in the middle of the night, Xu Yitong messaged 606.7kFavorites642.9kClicks/ch468.7kGifts

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    Hehe, I thought I would never read sports novels again, but I actually found one after many years. The book doesn't focus much on competition; it mainly revolves around the relationship between the two main characters, Zhenzhen and Xiaoyu. Zhenzhen is warm and enthusiastic like a little sun, while Xiaoyu is reserved and aloof. The chemistry between them is truly unique. The language throughout the book is humorous and interesting. While the supporting characters aren't given much screen time, each one is indispensable. Old Man Awen (not really [shy]) is very perceptive, Will is a bit dim-witted, haha, and there's also the annoying Zhengdi. Together, they complete this tapestry of life. [Let me see][Let me see]

11. 11 照 The Girl Who Sees the Stars 照见星星的她 Suihou Zhu随侯珠Romance483k WordsCompleted Theme: 113.1kFavorites147.1kClicks/ch166.7kGifts

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    The clash between two people with different personalities; the author's writing style is like a fairy tale.

12. 12 秘 The Secret Recipe 秘方 Eight Strips Watch the Snow八条看雪Romance1.6M WordsCompleted “I’ve never seen a truly secret remedy in my life. All I know is that the precious things in this world don’t always glitter or sit in exquisite, expensive containers. Licorice, saposhnikovia root, astragalus, atractylodes... They’re all ordinary things. But if they can heal the sick and save lives, they’re good medicine.” Qin Jiuyue has three priorities in life: Money, money, and more money. Li Qiao has three priorities in life, too: Stay alive, stay alive, and stay alive by any means necessar 55.3kFavorites17.8kClicks/ch34.3kGifts

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    This is a portrait of a group of people in the martial arts world; the world is treacherous, but it's beautiful because there are people there.

13. 13 到 Getting a Government Job in Kaifeng (Published as The Southern Court Chronicles) 到开封府混个公务员（出版名：《南衙纪事》） Ouyang Moxin欧阳墨心Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Big announcement! The online series based on To Kaifeng and Land a Government Job has officially been renamed The Trainee Female Constable! These days, jobs are hard to find, food is hard to eat, wages are hard to collect, and homes are hard to afford. If you want a secure government job, the civil service exam may be the only narrow bridge left to cross. With an army of candidates crammed o 52.1kFavorites162.3kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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    It's really quite good; each character is very distinct. The author based it on the martial arts stories of Bao Zheng and Zhan Zhao. Although we've seen similar dramas or read the books, I really like the characters the author created, and how they work together, showcasing the chivalrous spirit of the martial arts world—it's truly epic!

14. 14 碰 The Scam Backfired 碰瓷翻了车 Han Yan含胭Romance575k WordsCompleted The simplified Chinese print edition of "The Collision Backfired" has been retitled "Satisfaction". It is now available, and there is a chance you might get a signed edition if you buy it now. See Weibo for details. Thank you for your support!, 2022.06.08 Blurb: During the summer after the high school entrance exams, Zhang Ling accidentally bumps into an old woman while coming down from a pedestrian overpass. The bag of oranges in the old woman’s hands tumbles down the steps. Zhang Ling hurries 36.2kFavorites45.6kClicks/ch31.2kGifts

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    The characters are really well-developed and vivid. You can really see a person's growth, especially Little Curly; as I read through the story, I witnessed his transformation. I really like everyone in the book!

15. 15 晕 A Record of Sandalwood Swoons 晕檀记 Li Dingyao李丁尧Romance211k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition signed] Zhuang Jingyin had grown tired of struggling. She had always been gentle, submissive, and melancholy; she was made to rest quietly in Si Heng's palm. Then, on the day the Si family fell into turmoil, someone suddenly remembered something. Zhuang Jingyin had a twin sister who died young: Zhuang Jingtan. She was clever, mad, and utterly unconventional. Si Heng had made another discovery. Zhuang Jingtan was an exceptional actress. *Soapy melodrama *Taking s 29.1kFavorites37.3kClicks/ch6.9kGifts

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    Sprinkling flowers happily

16. 16 春 Spring Goes, and Spring Returns 春去春又回 Jiang Yubai江渔白Romance205k WordsCompleted Huo Daqiang was blessed with good luck and good opportunities, and caught the demolition wave early. His life went smoothly and peacefully until he reached his sixties. He didn't have a son, but he had two beautiful daughters. The elder daughter, Huo Jianchun, looks like her mother: pure and charming, as if untouched by worldly concerns. The younger daughter, Huo Youchun, looks like her father: full of spirit, decisive, and efficient. One day, after fishing, he pushed open the door to find the 6.2kFavorites13kClicks/ch1.2kGifts

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    I really love your books. This was the first book by you that I read, and I really love the characters you created.

17. 17 移 Nest Relocation 移巢 Sissi, Whose Conscience Is Clear衾影无惭的SissiRomance236k WordsCompleted Old flames are hard to hold on to. Better to let go, move elsewhere, and find a new home beneath carved beams. "Once prejudice is dispelled, being willing to eat your words is still better than becoming a hidebound person." "Please don't expect anything from me." Before saying this, Yi Linxun carefully weighed his words several times so as not to hurt her pride. His mother was very taken with the woman she had arranged for him to meet. At first glance, she seemed like a cultured, gentle, virtu 5.8kFavorites12.7kClicks/ch950Gifts

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    Wow, I finished reading it! The whole story flowed quite smoothly, and it felt very mature! Both parties had loved others before. I admire Ning's carefree attitude; she's so cool and open. She's clear-headed about many things, including this marriage and relationship, which shows maturity. However, because it's a relationship, there are always emotions involved, leading to entanglement, sadness, and frustration. These emotions make the story vivid and the characters realistic. As for Yi, he's also interesting. He was the first to propose a marriage of convenience, and the first to fall in love and act on it. He wanted to maintain appearances and explain himself, and he was still hung up on his past relationship—this kind of back and forth is not good in my eyes. However, when he realized he liked Ning, he acted quickly, firmly, and persistently. In the later stages, both parties developed a stronger desire to take things further. At this point, Ningning's uncertain attitude (unsure about the other person) further propelled the story forward. The entire story didn't rely too much on excessive detail about their entanglement and frustration to create a heart-wrenching feeling, yet it clearly depicted their hesitation and uncertainty. Therefore, the story flows smoothly. Kudos to the author!!

18. 18 如 If This Isn't Love 如果这不算爱情 Jiang Yubai江渔白Romance295k WordsCompleted The young ladies and their respective lovers. Tag-style summary: Volume One: 1993-1995, a coastal city, marriage before love; Volume Two: 2011, Hong Kong, "a substitute lover"; Volume Three: 2022, the United States, childhood friends. *This story is entirely fictional. Theme: None. 2kFavorites2.2kClicks/ch429Gifts

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    I really like the characters in these three short stories. Each character has a different personality and way of life in different eras, but they are all full of love. They are wonderful. I highly recommend Jiang Yubai's books.

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