A Smorgasbord of Reads 杂食膳单

1. 1 出 [Korean Showbiz] A Good Start to My Career [韩娱]出道就好 Bobo Habit bobo啵啵习惯boboDanmei (BL)88k WordsOngoing I'm terrible at writing blurbs, so please go straight to the story if you don't mind. Kim Hyun-soo felt that things were going wrong, very wrong. After the System dragged him thirty years into the past for a so-called "mission" with the warning "You die if you don't debut," Kim Soo-hyun opened his eyes and immediately started preparing to debut. To survive, he decided to do whatever it took. "Just debut. Just debut, and it'll be fine." At last, after more than ten years of hard work, Kim Hyun 857Favorites1.7kClicks/ch354Gifts

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   [10 Points] This is an original story where the male protagonist becomes the sixth member of BIGBANG. The main pairing is with Dragon. How can I describe this story? The writing is so good, the plot is so good, and it feels so real—it's like a story that actually happened in the past... Another top-tier K-pop fanfiction! Looking forward to more updates from the author! [Heart][heart][heart]

2. 2 坚 [Fortress Besieged Fanfiction] Scorched Earth [围城同人]坚壁清野 Cui Jiling崔季陵Danmei (BL)267k WordsCompleted Theme: 4.1kFavorites6.5kClicks/ch923Gifts

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   [9.5 Points] Fang Zhao's fanfiction is exceptionally well-written; in a word, it's fantastic.

3. 3 黛 Della Bush's Love Story 黛拉·布什的恋爱故事 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance357k WordsCompleted Della Bush met her prince! She bravely pursued him! The prince was a jerk. She bravely broke up with him. … In the end, they still got together. Theme: 58.9kFavorites117.7kClicks/ch50kGifts

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   [9.8 Points] Everything produced by Duoda is of the highest quality. In a word, it's sweet!

4. 4 夏 A Cool Summer Journal 夏日清凉记事 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Blurb Qin Qing suddenly realized she was sitting in a van, with her ex-boyfriend beside her. She pulled out a mirror and saw that the person in it was her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend! What was going on? Could it be that she had already… I can’t stick to a fixed update schedule right now. I’ll update whenever I finish writing. Sorry ^^ Theme: 30.2kFavorites118.7kClicks/ch21.6kGifts

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   [10 Points] Produced by [Company Name], it has a touch of horror, with a series of interconnected short stories. Some of these stories were truly touching. Overall, it inexplicably gave me a feeling that "there is true love and compassion in the world"...

5. 5 蕾 Leila's Nightmare 蕾拉的噩梦 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance365k WordsCompleted I originally planned to write one or two bonus chapters after finishing the story, but I’ve been staring at the document all day and can’t think of a thing. Theme: 30.2kFavorites110kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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   [9.5 Points] Every production from [Company Name] is guaranteed to be a masterpiece. A calm, rational, and resourceful female lead who can turn adversity into opportunity.

6. 6 娱 As Promised: In the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈之如约 Left Fingertip左指尖Romance42k WordsOngoing × You didn't return as promised, and that is precisely what goodbye means. If you believed that sad blurb, you fell for it. Entertainment Circle: The Moon Shines Above has been rewritten from scratch. Though winter still lingers, I have returned as promised. ❤ Planned as a long novel. Please read the content warning in Chapter One before starting. If you can't accept it, feel free to drop the story. !!!! Everything you see is derivative fanfiction, and it's all fake. Thank you. 733Favorites3.8kClicks/ch238Gifts

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   [10 Points] The main characters in this series have been similar yet different over the past ten years, but what remains unchanged is the consistently excellent writing. The dragon is still very compelling, the teammates are well-developed, and the female lead is even more mischievous and happier than in the previous ten years. It's a pity that, judging from the synopsis and author's note, this is probably not going to be written again... It's truly a great regret in my life. The higher score is probably because this book was more enjoyable to read. The last chapter, where the female lead turns the tables and persecutes Yang, was so satisfying, hahaha!

7. 7 芝 Zhi Yan Yi Yu: Wang Jiazhi Is Reborn in Lust, Caution 芝言易语：色戒之王佳芝重生 Yu Lili Cat玉藜猫Romance957k WordsCompleted I've always been bothered by the ending, so... Theme: Wong Chia-chi from Lust, Caution is reborn 187Favorites385Clicks/ch353Gifts

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   [10 Points] Absolutely stunning! The very first page even has a touch of Eileen Chang's style. The plot development is also very solid and grounded, with well-written emotional arcs. As someone who hasn't read the original novel or watched the movie, I had a great experience and quite enjoyed it. Although saying this might be a bit morally questionable… But I really like Jiazhi here. It's great that she has achieved success in her writing. I always feel that the female protagonist must have something as a source of self-worth.

8. 8 软 Soft Red Dust: What If Wang Jiazhi Hadn't Died in Lust, Caution 软红尘：色戒之如果王佳芝没有死 Yu Lili Cat玉藜猫Romance439k WordsOngoing What if Wong Chia-chi hadn't died? Theme: What if Wong Chia-chi hadn't died 49Favorites103Clicks/ch—Gifts

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   [9 Points] Same as above, except the previous one was about rebirth, while this one is about not dying. However, compared to the previous one, the female protagonist in this one is in a worse mental state and is more dependent on Yi. The female protagonist of this book is still successful in her writing, but she is almost completely destroyed, so she doesn't care much about it anymore. (The reason for her destruction is also heartbreaking. The happier she was with Yi, the more she realized how much pain she had suffered in the past. What she found hardest to let go of was that she was not forced, but acted voluntarily. Therefore, she blamed and hated herself the most, and felt very unworthy.)

9. 9 韩 A Collection of Korean Entertainment Stories 韩娱副本合集 Zong Xin宗心Multi-Orientation1.4M WordsOngoing Protagonist of the first part: Cui Jinghan, who is nothing but ridiculously Su. Zong Xin's little experiment with a Su-type protagonist breaking into the Korean entertainment industry. Protagonist of the later part: Xu Minghe, who has completed the survival-battle series of instances and all kinds of adversity-challenge instances, and is now moving on to cheat-mode and shameless instances. ASTRO instance: How to beat Cha Eun-woo BIGBANG instance: How to beat Lee Seung-ri ATEEZ (also known as t 7.1kFavorites8.9kClicks/ch27.8kGifts

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   [9.5 Points] It's a Korean entertainment transmigration novel, and it's quite good. I reread it because I recently became a fan of G-Dragon. While it doesn't delve too deeply into his character, it's very well-developed, and the plot is solid. It's one of my top two G-Dragon fanfics.

10. 10 我 [Korean Showbiz] These Ten Years with You [韩娱]我和你的这十年 Left Fingertip左指尖Romance1.4M WordsOngoing In 2017, Jiang Liuyue, a solo singer who had been in the industry for twelve years, "defected" from YG, one of South Korea's Big Three agencies, and returned to China, sending shock waves through East Asia's entertainment industry. In 2019, she claimed the top spot among China's top-tier stars. That same year, G-Dragon was discharged from the military. In 2024, the seventh year since they broke up, Jiang Liuyue returned to Seoul on business. She only remembered falling asleep in her apartment. W 4.7kFavorites3.6kClicks/ch14.6kGifts

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    [10 Points] This should be considered the top GD fanfiction to date. As someone who usually avoids reading celebrity fanfiction, I was completely immersed in this story. I don't know much about GD or even know him personally, but after reading it, I actually became curious about and fond of the real GD... I find him kind of cute... (It even slightly changed my aesthetic sense towards the opposite sex). The following is the sentimental version (it's been thoroughly savored by the text). I cried for as long as I read, completely captivated, moved, and enthralled by the story the author depicted… Neither the male nor female protagonist is perfect, and the author amplifies the darker side of human nature in the writing. It's a love story of two people, soaking wet and feverish, clinging desperately to each other on a rainy day. For some reason, a line suddenly came to mind: "In the mud, our hair intertwined…"

11. 11 摇 King of Rock [British and American Showbiz] 摇滚之王[英美娱] Shisan Mu十三木No CP621k WordsCompleted Many years later, when faced with the title “King of Rock,” William Nightingale would remember the afternoon a reporter questioned him. The reporter warned him solemnly, “Brothers shouldn't kiss each other on the lips.” * This was the greatest era of rock music. The Father of Rock danced the duck walk. Elvis was just starting out. And the world-famous Beatles were still a band of rebellious young men from the banks of the Mersey. William would write his own story in this age of dazzling s 14.5kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch22.1kGifts

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12. 12 走 A Close-Up on Showbiz: Three Hundred Company Bankruptcies 走近娱乐圈之公司倒闭三百遍 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance2.2M WordsCompleted ^o^ The original blurb has been withdrawn. There is no replacement yet. Male lead: Lu Beijing Female lead: Liu Wei Liu Wei transmigrates into Liu Sisi’s body and discovers that Liu Sisi is an entertainer tightly controlled by her agency. While filming a movie, she meets Lu Beijing, who greatly admires her. She breaks free of her agency’s control, joins Lu Beijing’s company, and makes films with him, ultimately finding success in both love and career. This story is entirely fictional. Any resembl 77.7kFavorites138.2kClicks/ch887.7kGifts

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    [10 Points] A well-written, solid, and grounded entertainment industry novel. "How Big Is Love" is a wonderful book about love, and several of its works have been adapted into films and television series. I want to follow "How Big Is Love" for the rest of my life!

13. 13 番 Bonus Chapters 番外集 A Mouthful of Fragrance一口香Romance9k WordsOngoing A few short epilogues from completed works, released every now and then. November 8, 2023 Currently updating the epilogue The Great Qin Ying Yu Theme: Happiness matters most 255Favorites4.5kClicks/ch632Gifts

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    [10 Points] This is the second chapter of this side story. Although I only read a little of the main text, this side story is amazing! It really captures the relationship between the protagonist and Honghui—the kind of deep, ancient brotherhood between ruler and subject, where they could sleep side-by-side. It's that kind of intimate, close, and affectionate bond from ancient times; the atmosphere is so evocative!

14. 14 黄21+ I'll See You at Dusk 黄昏时见你 Stir-Fried Cucumber爆炒小黄瓜Multi-Orientation326k WordsCompleted 41.4kFavorites63.4kClicks/ch33.4kGifts

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    [8.5 Points] Yes, I am a reader who enjoys age differences, has skewed values, and has a very niche interest in this genre. So—this story is absolutely amazing, I love it so much, waaaaah!

15. 15 无 Infinite Bankruptcy Crisis 无限破产危机 Light Clouds, Faint轻云淡Romance208k WordsCompleted [The author has COVID again... Resting without internet.] [No plans to start a new novel anytime soon. Whenever I start serializing, my emotions go haywire and I get sick easily. If I get COVID or sick again, I'm done for.] Financial tycoon Yun Luo is here to give online guidance, helping bankrupt people escape poverty, build wealth, and turn their lives around. [The heroine is the System, not the Host.] [The author has no alternate accounts, Weibo, or QQ group. Remember: don't believe rumors 193.1kFavorites252.5kClicks/ch268.2kGifts

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    [10 Points] A truly insightful article that can guide your life! I love the feeling of knowledge flowing smoothly through my mind without leaving a trace... It's great! There are some things I might not understand right now, but I'll come back to look at them again and learn more in the future!

16. 16 醒 Wake Up, You've Inherited a Fortune 醒醒，继承遗产了 Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance716k WordsCompleted When Lu Lu was twenty, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness that contemporary medicine could not cure. Her parents placed her in a cryogenic pod, hoping that a miracle might be possible in the future. Three hundred years later, she woke from hibernation. This was a highly advanced society, with abundant resources, cutting-edge technology, and comprehensive welfare benefits. More importantly, the inheritance her parents left her was too vast to spend in a lifetime. The moment she stepped o 77.2kFavorites136.2kClicks/ch484.4kGifts

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    [8.5 Points] It's good. Like I said before, I like stories with a solid plot that don't feel unrealistic or unrealistic. This time, LuLu transforms into a rich and beautiful woman in the future, enjoys the life of the wealthy, dates a supermodel boyfriend, and finally marries the handsome but poor Xiao Lin.

17. 17 玛 Mary Sue, Golden Fingers, and the Three Kingdoms 玛丽苏和金手指和三国 Vastness of the Underworld蒿里茫茫Romance590k WordsCompleted Let’s imagine how many stages a transmigrated Mary Sue would have to clear to beat the Three Kingdoms scenario and give a beloved story a perfect ending. You are A Chi, a transmigrated woman, a pay-to-win Mary Sue, the one and only chosen one in this world, and the shooting star that falls upon Tong Pass. The Han restoration unifies the Three Kingdoms. Second-person narration. #Important# A self-indulgent dream-girl story. #Important# Written purely for my own enjoyment. Please read the conte 27.6kFavorites59.2kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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    [8.5 Points] It's a really good novel about Zhuge Liang dreaming of a woman. Although I'm not a big fan of him, the story is so good that my liking for him has increased.

18. 18 寄 Parasitic Child 寄生之子 Star Observation群星观测No CP1.8M WordsCompleted Welcome to my new story, World Memorandum! For updates, follow Weibo @QunxingGuance. This story is published exclusively on Jinjiang. I'm revising it, so pirated copies may have continuity issues. Please note: 1. Little angels, be sure to read the content warnings at the end of the blurb. Thank you 0w0. 2. This story contains multiple twists. If possible, please avoid reading the comments the first time through. An alien monster disguised as a 123.1kFavorites123.6kClicks/ch418.2kGifts

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    [9 Points] Eternal God is a very good movie. I don't usually read science fiction, but this one is really good.

19. 19 游 The Game Got 100 Million 游戏搞到一个亿[网游] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Complete, with bonus chapters] [The cover art features an artist's model] They say the globally popular game Conquer the World has a hidden achievement: Whoever finds the “Imperial Jade Seal” wins 100 million RMB. Ying Long used to be an ordinary player who had just missed out on a fortune. But on the game's tenth anniversary, she was reborn. If you don't seize an opportunity when it presents itself, you'll regret it. She was determined to claim that windfall. Sigh, money is hard to earn. It 93.1kFavorites121.4kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    [9 Points] I'm not really interested in games, but I really like solid, realistic storylines, and I also love the plot where the female protagonist is reborn, goes back to work hard, and marries a rich and handsome man! Great read!! I love the female protagonist the author created! Looking forward to her next book! Will the book after that be set in a modern era? (Looking forward to it!)

20. 20 清 Everyday Life in the Qing Dynasty (TV Adaptation: New Life Begins) 清穿日常（剧名：卿卿日常） Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance2.5M WordsCompleted 1. A few stories about eating and drinking. The Qing dynasty has already been transmigrated into a sieve, so adding my little one to the mix won't make much difference. 2. The Fourth Prince Is Very Busy series. The heroine could have had a personal space (but I can't write one. Whenever I try, I get obsessed with the worldbuilding and the story veers a hundred thousand miles off course). She could have had a System, too (I even played an MMO for her, but still couldn't write it. Once my worldbu 194.5kFavorites568.8kClicks/ch113.8kGifts

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    [10 Points] The best Qing Dynasty time-travel novel ever! A book you can immerse yourself in reading any chapter at any time. How great is the eternal God!

21. 21 在 After I Successfully Debuted in a Boy Band 在男团成功出道后 Ze An择桉No CP1.9M WordsCompleted [A long novel] A story about someone who accidentally debuts in Korea. Note: 1. Not a survival show. A small ensemble cast. 2. Fictional setting. It borrows the K-pop backdrop, but there are no real-life idol groups. The entertainment-industry scheming is all imagined, so please don’t take it as fact. 3. The co 41.5kFavorites64.3kClicks/ch196.1kGifts

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    [10 Points] My number 1 male idol group novel: a protagonist with a soul tries to find a Garlic meal replacement in reality but fails miserably! The plot unfolds gradually and steadily, without being unrealistic or far-fetched. Both the plot and the writing are excellent.

22. 22 无 [Wuxia Crossover] Wuji's Big Brother [综武侠]无忌他哥 Call Me Shoucallme受Danmei (BL)842k WordsCompleted Zhang Wudan was an ambitious man. When fortune brought him to a martial arts world, he had planned to become "Zhang Wudan, Martial Arts Grandmaster." But since he had arrived just as peasant rebellions were breaking out across the Yuan Dynasty, he might as well go all the way and become "Zhang Wudan, Founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty." With the Ming Cult and Wudang as his two great pillars of support, the Five Great Sword Sects gathered under his banner, the Sun Moon Order under his heel, and 12.7kFavorites61.9kClicks/ch7.1kGifts

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    [8 Points] This is a spin-off novel with a satisfying plot and writing style. It incorporates elements from the original novel featuring Linghu Chong, since he's the main character's love interest. The protagonist is Zhang Wuji's twin brother, who is heavily involved in the story. Overall, it's a good watch and worth watching two or three times. I deducted points because I wasn't particularly interested in some parts of the story.

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