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1. 1 七 A Beautiful, Wealthy Woman in the Seventies 七十年代白富美 Perched Light栖光Romance546k WordsCompleted [The author changed pen names ^ ^ The old name was Sumeping Sheng, the new name is Qiguang] · [Tips: 1. The couple reunite after a separation. 2. The second male lead is reborn.] The village ne'er-do-well, so poor he couldn't afford a single coin of bride price, with no ambition and nothing better to do than loaf around, actually married a beautiful, rich city girl! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The beautiful, rich Zhao Lanxiang is reborn, and the first thing she does after waking is hurry off to find 187.9kFavorites524.7kClicks/ch129.5kGifts

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   A period food novel, it's incredibly sweet. It's the author's first book, and also the best-performing and only readable one.

2. 2 快 Quick Transmigration: I'll Teach You How to Behave 快穿之教你做人 Southern Island Cherry南岛樱桃Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Across Worlds and Teach the Worst People a Lesson.] Note: 1. A satisfying, feel-good story. 2. The male lead is always the same person: no fragments, no amnesia, and no split personality. 3. Please don't diss other authors or works in the comments. No ranking-list sleuthing or nitpicking historical details. Theme: Turn a difficult situation around through your own efforts and create a better life. 129.5kFavorites535.2kClicks/ch277.9kGifts

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   There are many plot devices, and the male lead is one of them. Fortunately, the character development and the romantic pairing are quite good.

3. 3 后 Stepmother 后娘[穿越] Halfway Through the First Month元月月半Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Ling, who never wanted to marry, lived freely all her life. Before she died, a friend asked if she had any unfulfilled wishes. Liu Ling said she regretted never raising a child. Her friend was stumped. That would be hard to arrange. Before the friend could say anything, Liu Ling added that childbirth was dangerous for both mother and baby, so maybe it was for the best. Unfortunately, Heaven heard her. Instead of entering the Underworld after death, she transmigrated into the body of Song Zha 121.7kFavorites458.1kClicks/ch446.3kGifts

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   Island military wives, everyday life. The trigger is the title.

4. 4 女 The Female Supporting Character Specializes in Putting People in Their Place [Quick Transmigration] 女配专治不服[快穿] Wake Up Hungry睡醒就饿Romance3.5M WordsCompleted A female supporting character may be smart, hardworking, and beautiful, but without the heroine's halo, she ultimately becomes a stepping stone for the protagonists, commonly known as cannon fodder. Gu Tang became just such a character. Her goal now is revenge and payback: she'll make everyone who wronged her kneel at her feet and call her daddy. “Young master, you haven't been home in three months.” “Does my mother regret it?” “The old madam has stripped you of your inheritance.” * “Master, yo 80.2kFavorites300.9kClicks/ch178.7kGifts

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   The author is undeniably dedicated, loving every aspect of their work. The female protagonist constantly unlocks new careers, and the author has fleshed out her character with rich flesh and blood. The author's framework and the female protagonist's strong drive will provide immense satisfaction for fans of strong female characters. However, the first world, set in the entertainment industry, was poorly handled, written like garbage, which deterred many readers. This makes those who commented, "It would be better if the first world were cut," seem particularly pitiful.

5. 5 今 Where Is Home Now? 今安在 Only the Blade Can Banish a Hundred唯刀百辟Romance641k WordsCompleted Apple trees bear wisdom Beneath laurel branches, a monument to love's history is buried And romance and thought make the perfect pair Love makes you tender, science makes you pure Open your heart with a carefree rush This life and that truth are equally precious Like a sword's edge and a flower's stamen Equally beautiful Your Daishan In tribute to Zhang Ailing Theme: 66.9kFavorites167.8kClicks/ch48kGifts

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   A rare and excellent work set in the Republican era; its flaws do not detract from its overall merit.

6. 6 后 My Stepmother Awakens [The 1970s] 后妈觉醒后[七零] Shu Shushu舒书书Romance501k WordsCompleted At the end of her life, Ning Xiang lay alone and forlorn in an empty room. Listening to the snow rustling outside, she looked back on her life. She had been a dutiful older sister, a filial daughter and daughter-in-law, a wonderful stepmother, and the woman behind a successful man... She had dropped out of school to work and raise her younger siblings, helping them grow up and make something of themselves. She had cared for her parents and in-laws until they were old, raised her stepchildren to 64.4kFavorites201.8kClicks/ch44.6kGifts

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   The author's historical fiction is generally quite good, and the overall quality is solid.

7. 7 回 Back to Thirty Years Ago 回到三十年前 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance352k WordsCompleted Blurb Look here →_→→_→: Don't be scared off by the "angsty romance" tag below. It was added automatically by the System, not by the author. I can't remove it while the novel is on the rankings. This is the story of a loyal dog in wolf's clothing pursuing his wife!!! This novel has absolutely nothing to do with angsty romance!!! Important things must be said three times!!! Blurb: Anna trips at the airport. When she gets back up, she finds herself in an unfamiliar place. Everywhere she looks, all 46.6kFavorites208.1kClicks/ch10.1kGifts

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   A decent old article.

8. 8 没 Without You, I Can't Go On: A New Journey 没你就不行之新征途 Lin Muer林木儿Romance6.6M WordsCompleted No matter what time or space I find myself in, I know without looking back that you’re right behind me. This is the story of Tong Tong journeying hand in hand with her beloved through the vastness of time and space. Notice: Going premium on September 8. Updating with 10,000+ words daily. Theme: Pursue truth and justice, keep striving to improve, and never stop working hard. 44.5kFavorites96.3kClicks/ch2.2MGifts

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   It's a long and tedious series. The ones set in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s are decent, and the ones in the 80s and 90s are alright too. The major flaws are the couple's overly affectionate yet self-important writing style, their penchant for filler and self-plagiarism, and the constant repetition of plot points. They've used the Dream of the Red Chamber and Qing Dynasty settings almost ten times already, just repackaging the same old ideas. The pairing of the male lead working in mechanics and the female lead being a doctor appears repeatedly. The biggest flaw is the first book, which was banned. Fortunately, from this book onwards, they finally showed improvement, writing tens of millions of words and beginning to explore and refine their writing style and explore more different professions.

9. 9 敛 The Money-Making Life: A Restart 敛财人生之重启 Lin Muer林木儿Romance3.4M WordsCompleted No matter where the road ahead leads, I’ll be there with you. Lin Yutong and Fourth Master’s story is still unfolding... Theme: Have the courage to take responsibility for your family and for society. 43.9kFavorites99.6kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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   A long and tedious series of articles.

10. 10 七 Sweet and Satisfying Diary of the Seventies 七零年代甜爽日记 Meng Ling Qianye萌铃千叶Romance830k WordsCompleted Blurb: After dying young and discovering she was the contrast character to her sweet-romance heroine cousin, Bai Luzhu became even more depressed. Back then, her cousin was looked down on by her family and forced to go to the countryside, while Bai Luzhu was adored by everyone and joined the art troupe. Then her cousin was jilted, while Bai Luzhu got engaged to a prominent man from the city. From the start, she seemed like the heroine of a sweet romance. That was precisely why her cousin coul 42.9kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch36.5kGifts

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    Among the many period dramas, the female lead's profession is quite unique—she works in a performing arts troupe, and her career path is also promising. Unfortunately, just like the title suggests, the male lead's presence is too strong, and the author insists on portraying the female lead as a pampered wife when she could have been a strong, independent woman. The author attempts to create a satisfying contrast with her cousin, but the old adage, "Marry a beautiful wife, not a plain one, and you'll be famous throughout the land," simply cannot be considered in detail.

11. 11 七 A Factory Director in the 1970s 七零年代女厂长 Red Leaves Like Fire红叶似火Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Yu Siya transmigrates into the body of a young widow whose husband died shortly after their wedding. Her home is bare, her two younger siblings are crying out for food, and relatives on both her mother's and her husband's sides all tell her to remarry. Yu Siya has only one thought: Get the hell away from me! With no in-laws to control her, younger siblings to do the housework, and a compensation payment to live on, she can take the college 40kFavorites148.1kClicks/ch90.8kGifts

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    The synopsis states "Focus on career, male lead is just background character," which is indeed true. A decent period drama with a strong female lead.

12. 12 没 Can't Do Without You: A Restart 没你就不行之重启 Lin Muer林木儿Romance5.1M WordsOngoing In this little corner of the human world, with you, dawn and dusk have meaning. Amid life’s rising steam and bustle, with you, everything is seasoned just right. This is the story of her and her beloved, struggling to survive and cultivate their hearts amid the clamor of the everyday world. Announcement: The novel will go VIP on Friday, July 11, with a 10,000-word update. Theme: Be kindhearted and brave enough to take responsibility. 36.8kFavorites66kClicks/ch1.8MGifts

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    A long and tedious series of articles.

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