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1 Feelings That Remain [Reborn] 余情可待[重生] Min Ran闵然Baihe (GL)538k WordsCompleted As actress Jing Xiu’s wedding was underway, Weibo was flooded with the explosive news that “newly crowned actress Ji Youyan has died after drinking herself into a stupor.” Then another headline suddenly broke: the wedding had been canceled for some reason. Ji Youyan woke from a deep sleep and was shocked to discover she had returned to three years earlier. That was the second year after she and Jing Xiu broke up. This time, she swore she would never lose her again. Through all the years we mis 259.3kFavorites376.7kClicks/ch488.1kGifts
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2 Reborn as the Widow of the Villainous Chancellor's Older Brother 我是奸相他哥遗孀（重生） Dull Scholar钝书生Romance467k WordsCompleted My new novel, Why Did You Marry My Uncle?, is now live. This novel: [Fake aloof beauty, actually a naturally wicked chancellor × weak, kindhearted, pregnant widow sister-in-law who runs away] 1. Feng Yuzhen was unloved by her parents, and her husband died young. She spent her life timidly accepting whatever came her way. Even when her cold and distant younger brother-in-law asked if she would like to live with him, she refused out of cowardice. She lived under the Cui family’s roof, working ti 227.3kFavorites317.5kClicks/ch120.4kGifts
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3 A Gentleman Holds Jade 君子怀璧 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance461k WordsCompleted Wei Jiayu entered the mountains at ten and joined the Nine Sects. At seventeen, he became the top student of Wenyuan, unrivaled across the sect. At twenty-five, everyone pinned their hopes on him and named him the next sect leader. At twenty-seven, he descended the mountain and met Wen Yu. At ten, Wen Yu had beaten every child in Yishan. At fifteen, she roamed the mountains and rivers, claiming them as her domain. At twenty, she returned home. A refined, scholarly man stood before her, looked he 102.5kFavorites105.7kClicks/ch55.4kGifts
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4 After Failing at Quick Transmigration 快穿失败以后 A Light Sip Above the Clouds云上浅酌Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jian He has a System for reforming scumbag villains. Due to a bug in the script, all her attempts at quick transmigration ended in failure. Given another chance, she discovers, utterly despairing, that the first few missions she experienced have merged into a single world. The targets she once had to conquer, those troublesome lunatics, are all standing before her at once. She faces a battleground of love every single day. Even worse, the mission difficulty has been switched from beginner mod 82.2kFavorites170.8kClicks/ch94.9kGifts
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5 21+ Transmigrated into the Adoptive Sister of the Male Lead Who Called Off the Engagement 穿越成退婚流男主的养妹 Cloud Mountain at Noon云山昼Romance606k WordsCompleted 65.2kFavorites52.3kClicks/ch42kGifts
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6 21+ Bao'e, Bao'e, You're Kindhearted [Journey to the West] 宝娥宝娥，心肠不坏[西游] Cloud Mountain at Noon云山昼Romance203k WordsCompleted 40.8kFavorites44.3kClicks/ch39.6kGifts
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7 Aren’t I the Primary Husband? 我不是正夫吗？ Hermit of the Mountain栖山君Romance381k WordsOngoing *The title is from the male lead's perspective. Xin He was born poor and had a first love when she was young. He was Wei Yue, the third young master of the Duke's household, born to nobility and bright as the moon in the sky. She had spent only a few years doing menial work in the household, and Wei Yue didn't even know who she was. All she dared to do was hide in the shadows and secretly watch him. Until one day, Wei Yue discovered her. The pampered third young master glanced at her and orde 25.6kFavorites15.6kClicks/ch21.3kGifts
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8 Nine Cauldrons 九鼎 Heart Curtain心幕幕Romance330k WordsOngoing When Zhong Ling arrived in this world, her original self was pregnant with her cousin's child and had married a woodcutter from the mountain village. With nowhere else to go, she decided to stay. Zhong Ling had no grand ambitions. All she wanted was a peaceful life. Over time, she and her bargain-bin husband fell in love, and they lived together in perfect harmony. She made scented balm, sold offal, and gathered mountain delicacies, leading the entire village out of poverty and into prosperity. 11.1kFavorites6kClicks/ch23.7kGifts
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9 After I Laid Hands on the Cold, Aloof Young Master 染指清冷公子后 A Tender Willow Branch一枝嫩柳Romance742k WordsCompleted [A coquettish, silly beauty vs. a cool, chaste gentleman] Ji Wanyuan was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister, the apple of his eye. With a face as beautiful as a flower, she had been doted on since childhood, leading a life of extravagant luxury and growing into a haughty, willful young lady. She fell for Wen Qiyan, the capital's foremost gentleman, as aloof and cool as the moon, elegant as an orchid and a jade tree. She chased after him relentlessly for years, even lowering herself to 108kFavorites124.8kClicks/ch38.3kGifts
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10 21+ My Late Husband Came Back on the Eve of My Remarriage 再婚前夜亡夫回来了 Cloud Mountain at Noon云山昼Romance674k WordsCompleted 70.4kFavorites75.1kClicks/ch44.2kGifts
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The main plot of this book is not complicated. The core appeal is the emotional entanglement. The female lead is a typical heartthrob, with a total of nine male leads. Basically, after meeting several of the male leads, she quickly enters a phase of chasing and entanglement with each other. The male guests' personas differ, but not drastically. The title and the main text aren't closely related. While the plot is divided into two phases—before and after becoming a homebody—it's essentially just a different setting, continuing similar romantic storylines. Therefore, the plot often feels familiar, and the romantic subplot and its predictable development are practically unrelated. But what makes it appealing is its irresistible appeal; nine dishes in total, delicious and satisfying, it's a real treat. So for me, repetition isn't a big issue.
11 Capture the Jade 攻玉 Ning Long凝陇Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Announcement: This novel was first published in 2020. It underwent its first full revision in April 2022 and its second in August 2026, mainly to correct typos and awkward phrasing. Returning readers don't need to reread it; you can ignore the update notices. New readers should read the official version. Pirated versions outside Jinjiang have nothing to do with this novel or its author.] A fantasy demon-hunting story set in an alternate Tang Dynasty. “Use the stones of other mountains to poli 644.4kFavorites864.2kClicks/ch988.3kGifts
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12 To Hell with Your Island 去你的岛 Tomato King番大王Romance190k WordsCompleted [When we were in love, you promised me an island. When we broke up, you made me so mad I passed out. When I was down on my luck, you sent me an origami crane: Come to my island. Your island... Wait, you actually have an island?] One night, my bed burst through the window and flew off with me to a strange island. There, I reunited with my ex-boyfriend, who had been missing for years. He had turned into a rabbit. A soft, fluffy little rabbit, but when it spoke, it had the deep, magnetic voice of 344.6kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch112.7kGifts
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13 I Became the Cultivation World's Beloved White Moonlight Through Mental Guidance 我靠精神疏导成修真界白月光 Yan Qingshan宴晴山Romance405k WordsOngoing On her first day of retirement, interstellar Guide Jiang Zao transmigrates to an age of cultivation where the laws of heaven and earth have crumbled. The goddess they worship has fallen into a deep slumber. The world's spiritual energy is depleted, its ley lines severed, and demons and monsters run rampant. Every cultivator suffers extreme pain when their spiritual palaces go into turmoil, with no way to stop it. They are tormented day and night. For thousands of years, they have faithfully p 2.4kFavorites2.5kClicks/ch766Gifts
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14 She Is Not an Impostor 她不是伪人 Painting Burnt Green画烧青Romance347k WordsCompleted "Villain" soft girl, an ordinary female resident X utterly upright male lead who kills impostors without batting an eye, D.D.D One-on-one, happy ending, older man $ Synopsis: Wendy moved into a strange building, and the notice posted by the entrance sent a chill down her spine. "Creatures disguised as humans often try to sneak in here. Be sure to identify them correctly and protect yourself. If you notice anything strange about your neighbors, immediately call the Impostor Investigation Departme 1.7kFavorites2.7kClicks/ch1.1kGifts
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15 [Ne Zha] I Picked Up a Little Clam Spirit [哪吒]捡到一只小蚌精 Parting Branch Begonia别枝海棠Romance202k WordsCompleted 71.1kFavorites73kClicks/ch43kGifts
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16 After I Got Four Scripts Wrong 我搞错了四个剧本之后 Qing Fei Bai青妃白Romance243k WordsOngoing Yuan Shuang transmigrated into the role of a tool-like junior sister in the Sword Sect, responsible for the plots of four books in all. Book One The female lord of Suixian City and the young master of the Hehuan Sect are childhood friends whose love is fraught with hardship. They are the leads in an old-fashioned romance novel. Yuan Shuang's mission is to break them up. Book Two The heartless Sword Venerable and the demon king of Fusang share a single night of passion and fall into a tortured 7.1kFavorites11.8kClicks/ch1.7kGifts
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17 Bewitching Formation 迷魂阵 Mauve Mallow锦葵紫Romance266k WordsCompleted Shen Xiyin’s husband was gravely injured while killing an evil spirit, leaving him unable to father an heir. As the head of a sect, he did not want to leave his position without a successor, nor did he want anyone to learn of this secret that would damage his reputation. He wanted Shen Xiyin to put the greater good first and secretly conceive a child with another man, giving birth to his “heir.” To that end, he schemed to push Shen Xiyin into the Bewitching Array. There was another man inside 206kFavorites170.9kClicks/ch167.4kGifts
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The joke is about a room where you can't leave without getting intimate. It's considered very explicit, even if the wording is more elegant and subtle, it's still considered risqué even on a pink-themed online platform. Seeing too much of it can be a bit overwhelming. The development of their relationship wasn't entirely natural, but they had already consummated their marriage. Both were attractive individuals, and it wasn't forced. This story mainly focuses on explicit content; the uncensored version is completely different from the current one. I recommend finding it and reading it.
18 After the Bad Ending, I Became Everyone’s Moonlight be后成了所有人的白月光 Crispy Peach Curry脆桃卡里Romance728k WordsCompleted My next story is “Wilted Jade.” Please add it to your reading list~ ▼Synopsis Su Yaojing transmigrates into a book. After enduring seven lives of physical and emotional torment, she can finally regain her freedom First life: She is a plaything in the heir’s household, cherished and then cast aside several times. In the end, she is falsely accused of being a spy. The heir refuses to believe her defense and kills her with his own hands. Second life: She is forced to become the mistress of a high 94.8kFavorites237.8kClicks/ch48.1kGifts
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Seven worlds, seven tragic endings. If you're looking for a story with dramatic twists and turns, this is a book I could finish smoothly. It has a few minor conflicts, but the emotional development is gradual and the writing is fluent. In the early stages, the author may have quickly laid out the outlines of the seven worlds and the characters' experiences, and there were many interludes and frequent changes in characters and identities, resulting in a very dense amount of information, which may have made it feel somewhat confusing. Later on, it gradually improved, with some occasionally engaging scenes. We see several male protagonists going mad, searching, clinging to obsessions, regretting, and trying to make amends, but it always feels like something's missing; the emotions are somewhat restrained, and the madness isn't quite complete. After all, with 700,000 words and seven worlds, the amount of content that can be given to each world is indeed limited. The ending of the main story felt a bit rushed; the true ending will be revealed in the epilogue. The female lead was quite determined; she always remembered her purpose and didn't easily turn back just because of the men's belated tears. I give this book 4 stars. I wasn't completely engrossed while reading it, but I would be willing to reread it if I ever find myself looking for something to read.
19 After the Bad Ending, All the Male Leads Were Reborn be后，男主们全都重生了 Hermit of the Mountain栖山君Romance641k WordsCompleted Xie Yanyu came from humble beginnings and would stop at nothing to climb the social ladder. But one day, she discovered that she was a disposable supporting female character in a novel. Her attempts to attach herself to the male lead and other male characters would fail, and she would ultimately end up disgraced, with a sword through her heart. Now, she had to follow the plot exactly as written to escape this little world and ascend to immortality. Xie Yanyu: “…” But on the very first day of fo 57.7kFavorites62.6kClicks/ch25.7kGifts
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Although I initially found the writing style a bit immature, I became increasingly engrossed as I continued reading. The plot wasn't particularly complex, but the author focused heavily on the emotional rollercoaster, which is exactly what I was looking for. The four male protagonists can be roughly categorized into the following types (personal understanding): A is an arrogant, mad, and cynical high-ranking monk; B is a rigid, restrained, and taboo-filled stepbrother; C is a gloomy male ghost who only pretends to be obedient and charming in front of the female protagonist; and D is a chaotic and vicious dog who survived the chase and bloodshed. Upon reading the novel, the "madness" in A and D overlaps somewhat. Moreover, the four male protagonists in the author's work almost always smash things and like to pinch the female protagonist's chin when they lose control of their emotions because the female protagonist doesn't love them, which I found a bit out of character and reminiscent of old-fashioned domineering CEO novels. Overall, however, this book is still very enjoyable. Its appeal lies in the humility and regret of those in positions of power, and the numerous power struggles and cutthroat competition. While similar themes are not uncommon, this book is exceptionally well-written. Reading this book, I could even sense a feeling of being an emperor in ancient times. The four male protagonists genuinely fight tooth and nail, openly and secretly, for the sake of the female lead. In moments of vying for love and favor, they cease to be the high and mighty chosen ones, instead becoming like concubines in a harem from a male perspective, their dignity completely gone, their words and actions laughable and pathetic. Their logic and intelligence are ignored because strategic thinking is considered the domain of those in "high positions". The "high-ranking person" (the female protagonist) in this book is only focused on completing the mission and enjoying their kindness. She doesn't care about their infighting, as long as they don't die in the fight—if they die, it will affect the female protagonist's progress in the mission. Anyway, I enjoyed watching the male leads get their comeuppance, yearn for the female lead day and night but can't get her, become ridiculous and laughable for love, and make amends for the evil they did to her in the past. However, this subjective reading experience isn't present from the beginning. All four male protagonists had deeply hurt the female protagonist in their past lives, which can initially evoke feelings of frustration and anger. But as the story progresses, the female protagonist repays each and every one of those hurts. By the end, she is arguably the most powerful and sought-after character of her time. Admittedly, this book contains elements of both male and female abuse, but it is indeed the book I've read recently where the female protagonist is most like an emperor in terms of emotional status. I quite like novels with a lot of emotional descriptions.
20 After Becoming the Male Lead's White Moonlight, My Master and I Got Our Happy Ending 成了男主白月光后我和师尊HE了 A Fox of a Thousand Years有狐千岁Romance492k WordsCompleted Announcement: The main story is complete. Fantasy novel coming soon: "After I Tormented My Love-Trial Partner, Body and Soul". Contemporary romance novel coming soon: "Don't Panic, Top Student, I'll Take Care of You". Check them out in my author column! About this novel: She spent years working for the Space-Time Administration across more than a dozen worlds, always handed the script of a villainess with a tragic ending. After saving enough points to go home, the System told her, "Your house e 7kFavorites11.8kClicks/ch3kGifts
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This hidden gem of a master-disciple story brought back the joy I felt reading classic novels ten years ago. Although the core of the story is still the relatively traditional "female weak, male strong" theme, the male protagonist is a gentle, insecure, strong, pure, and rule-abiding character. His gentleness and insecurity effectively compensate for the aggressive attributes of "high status and strong strength," which I really like. The female lead is a kind-hearted but ambitious character with a certain degree of initiative, which makes her slightly different from the traditional innocent and naive girl. Personally, I preferred the first 70% of the storyline before they officially became a couple. The emotional turmoil of mutual unrequited love and mutual insecurity was very compelling. The setbacks the young couple experienced mainly came from external sources, while internally, because they deeply trusted each other, even before confessing their feelings, no infuriating misunderstandings arose, and overall, their beautiful relationship gradually blossomed. The fill-in-the-blank content after the relationship is established feels a bit boring, the pacing is slow, and the writing style is somewhat immature in some places, with the plot being slightly clichéd. However, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality; it's great to see a story with such a somewhat stereotypical master-disciple dynamic.
21 I Am the God of the Infinite Game 我在无限游戏里封神 Hot Pepper Fish in a Pot壶鱼辣椒Danmei (BL)2.6M WordsCompleted The main story is complete. After losing his job, Bai Liu was swept into a livestream game he couldn’t leave. The game was full of all kinds of monsters and players harboring murderous intent. At first, everyone thought Bai Liu was just an ordinary person who had stumbled into the game by accident. Later, they understood that the game was welcoming its god, who had returned through victory and a crown, and saying to Bai Liu: Welcome home. A beautiful, nonhuman, terrifying god on top × a mone 1.9MFavorites1.7MClicks/ch7.1MGifts
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I'm so frustrated. I couldn't continue reading after the first level. Bai Liu is a cheat code, easily clearing levels and even having a romance along the way. I don't like this kind of wish-fulfillment novel. I've subscribed to all of them because I have OCD. I've finished eating my melon seeds, here's a one-star review.
22 Alien Species Taming Manual (Non-Human) 外星异种驯化手册[人外] Dull Scholar钝书生Romance199k WordsCompleted Inhuman monster with no conscience X timid coward 1. Cheng Molly is what her parents call a “leftover woman.” She’s introverted, unremarkable, and works as a clerk at a small company. At twenty-nine, pressured by her family, she married her current husband in a whirlwind wedding. To be honest, her husband is handsome and generous with money. For an ordinary woman like her, it’s a pretty good deal. But Molly feels something about her husband has changed since they got married. His movements are 242.9kFavorites238.4kClicks/ch198.9kGifts
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23 After Being Taken by the General 被将军掳走之后 Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)813k WordsCompleted [Volume One goes on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on July 27. The print title is With the Army] Yuan Li is an excellent battlefield logistics officer. One day, he transmigrates into the son of a minor official in ancient times. His tearful parents send him to the Prince of Chu’s estate to bring good fortune to the prince’s eldest son, who is on the verge of death. That very day, Chu Hechao, the second son of the Prince of Chu, returns from the battlefield overnight, still dusty from the road. Without e 486.7kFavorites612.9kClicks/ch645.9kGifts
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24 Chasing Jade 逐玉 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance869k WordsCompleted [Originally titled The Marquis's Wife and the Pig-Killing Knife] After her parents pass away, her childhood sweetheart breaks off their engagement, and her relatives plot to devour her inheritance. For the sake of her five-year-old sister, Fan Changyu decides to take in a live-in husband. She sets her sights on the man she rescued. He is covered in wounds and owns nothing, but at least he has a handsome face. The two quickly strike a deal: she will take him in while he recuperates, and he will 599.8kFavorites573.5kClicks/ch408.5kGifts
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25 Hard to Appease 难哄 Zhu Yi竹已Romance389k WordsCompleted [Complete. My next novel will be A Moon to Fold.] By chance, Wen Yifan ends up sharing an apartment with Sang Yan, a high school classmate she once rejected. They keep out of each other’s way, like two strangers living under the same roof. Their peaceful routine comes to an end one night. Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she has been sleepwalking lately. Embarrassed, she doesn’t know how to react. “Last night was the first time you saw me sleepwalking, right?” Sang Yan replies lazily, “Ther 2MFavorites2.3MClicks/ch1.2MGifts
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Several reasons for giving this book three stars: First, the overall plot is bland and boring, without any excitement. I didn't feel any tension while reading. Is this really a romance novel? Secondly, the plot development is awkward and the ice-breaking feels forced. The male and female leads are cold and antagonistic during the day, but at night, the male lead pretends to be sleepwalking and drinks with her, then uses the excuse of sleepwalking to try and get closer to her. Third, the characters are unlikable, especially the male lead, who always speaks with a strange arrogance and narcissism. Their interactions after their reunion are full of barbs. Although the author explains the reasons in the story, and although this man will still do good deeds honestly after his sharp tongue, I still feel uncomfortable because of his attitude. Just because someone does a good deed doesn't automatically negate the fact that their words are offensive. In comparison, while I think the female lead is braver than the male lead, her bravery comes in a very inexplicable way: despite having a mouth, she remains silent when faced with crucial issues and past misunderstandings, unilaterally refusing to communicate and simply running away. Yet, this avoidant personality can still act like sleepwalking and sleeping in someone else's bed when dealing with boundaries between men and women… Having said the bad, let's talk about the good. The later part of the book (after the two become a couple) is a bit better than the beginning. Mainly, after they confirm their relationship, their words become less harsh, the female lead gets her revenge, and the villains receive some form of punishment. Overall, for me, "Hard to Coax" is another book that is famous but overrated, with mediocre entertainment and educational value.
26 After Destroying the Heavenly Dao, I Became My Archrival's Junior Sister 灭了天道后我成了死对头的师妹 Returning Mountain Jade归山玉Romance448k WordsCompleted Before Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, her talent for swordsmanship had swept the entire cultivation world. Then someone came out of nowhere and stunned the world with a single sword strike, taking away her title as the strongest swordsman. After Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, the person she wanted to kill was always protected by Yue Liangze, the greatest sword cultivator of the age. After she destroyed the Heavenly Dao, laid her regrets to rest, and left herself to die, she opened her e 480.3kFavorites513.2kClicks/ch265.8kGifts
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I couldn't really get into it. I felt it shouldn't be bad, but even after trying to watch 40% of it, I was still confused. It felt disjointed and I couldn't understand the romantic storyline. It was a bit ensemble piece, with repetitive and confusing flashbacks. It was a very flat, daily diary-like story. I've read three of Gui Shanyu's books. I particularly liked one of the post-apocalyptic tragic romances where the male protagonist turns evil. I also subscribed to the very popular "Destroy the Heavenly Dao" and "Dangerous Lady," but I found them difficult to read. It seems I need to be more cautious about reading Gui Shanyu's books in the future; some are enjoyable, while others don't quite suit my taste.
27 The Fake Slackers 伪装学渣 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Danmei (BL)411k WordsCompleted After class assignments were announced, the two campus-famous “problem students” not only ended up in the same class, but became deskmates. One is clearly a top student but insists on pretending to be a slacker. He’s all theatrics and keeps going further down the road of acting. A thread about the two big shots in our class who compete for last place on every exam. A theatrical top who’s destined to die alone (He Chao) x a bottom who picks fights at the drop of a hat and has no regard for human 2.3MFavorites2.1MClicks/ch2.6MGifts
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28 Winter Solstice 冬至 Ning Long凝陇Romance266k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available at Dangdang, Taobao, and other stores.] [No supernatural elements.] Anesthesiologist Lu Yan gets an emergency call late at night. On her way to the hospital, she unexpectedly encounters her high school classmate Deng Man, who died many years ago. From that day on, one strange thing after another begins happening around her. “Winter Solstice is the day to settle old scores and get revenge.” The truth hidden for eight years begins to come to light, layer by laye 224kFavorites426.8kClicks/ch78.9kGifts
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29 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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30 Offering a Salted Fish to the Patriarch 向师祖献上咸鱼 Fu Hua扶华Romance324k WordsCompleted Liao Tingyan, a newly initiated disciple with the lowest seniority, has actually subdued the terrifying, peerlessly powerful demon patriarch of the Gengchen Immortal Mansion, stirring up a heated discussion. Junior Sister Liao, how did you manage that? Liao Tingyan: …By relying on my natural talent for doing nothing? This novel has been published in print under the title Offering the Fish. It is available at Dangdang and the Tmall Yueduji flagship store. Theme: 923.5kFavorites1.8MClicks/ch760.3kGifts
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The book "Offering Salted Fish to My Master" has a lighthearted and humorous writing style, and it reads fairly smoothly. It's not bad, but personally, I think... Its quality doesn't match its reputation, and its target audience is likely more teenage girls who enjoy a lighthearted romantic atmosphere. The biggest problem is that the female lead is too idealistic. Although the title already says "lazy", the female lead is naturally set up as someone who has no ambition and just wants to lie down. But does being a salted fish equate to a flat character portrayal? I don't think that's the same concept. This hollowness also directly affected her relationship with the male lead. The male protagonist is a typical tyrant and school bully type of arrogant protagonist who has the power of life and death over others, but he is infinitely tolerant of the female protagonist. So here's the question: why her of all people? The novel never provides a sufficiently convincing reason, or rather, this disconnect is entirely filled in by the plot. Therefore, the entire relationship doesn't feel like two people gradually building feelings for each other, but rather like the author needed them to be in love, so they got together. This is a common problem in many online novels. That's why, after reading the whole book, I increasingly felt that the female lead was more like a pet cat that the male lead kept than his lover. Do humans need a reason to be tolerant of pets? No. Can a pet get angry and scratch its owner? Yes, but its safety, resources, and fate are ultimately in the hands of its owner. So although the female lead isn't a traditional pampered wife, nor does she deliberately act coquettishly or try to please others, and even has a bit of a temper, I would say she's more like a pet than an independent female character. What I found particularly unconvincing about the female lead's character was the content around chapter 41. The female lead suffered extremely bad treatment, but she still had no intention of retaliating, not even the most basic "an eye for an eye" approach. Instead, she continued to hide behind the male lead, letting him take revenge for her. Here's a little-known fact: not opposing or stopping something is actually supporting it. And if you don't do anything yourself, you can enjoy the results while maintaining the image of a respectable person (a so-called civilized modern person). To crudely explain this behavior with the concepts of "modern soul" and "lazy person" mentality is irresponsible. Being a "lazy person" is a lifestyle choice, not a lack of character. Later, the female protagonist suddenly regained the ability to kill. Why? Because she suffered amnesia and only had memories from before she transmigrated. This makes it even stranger: since she transmigrated, why couldn't she kill before, but now she can? If you have no expectations and just want to kill time, this book is okay. However, if you're looking for well-developed and meticulously crafted characters, this book might not meet your expectations.
31 The Alluring Shadow of the Sword 扬书魅影 Song of the South Wind南风歌Danmei (BL)181k WordsCompleted The martial world is rife with strife. Who will be the greatest under heaven? Notice about the reverse V To all the dear readers who have come to excavate this ancient relic: More than a decade after this novel was completed, I’m preparing to switch it to a paid format. This will happen on September 30, starting from Chapter 60. Thank you all, mwah! Notice to readers: Withdrawal of the noncommercial audio drama licenses for all three Yang Shu Mei Ying novels. Hello, dear readers. The noncommer 55.7kFavorites112.8kClicks/ch9.6kGifts
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32 The Color in the Mirror 镜中色 Shi Jiuyuan时玖远Romance269k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Ye Yun was brought into the city by the Bai family. She lived in an apartment building and wore new clothes, making everyone envious. The Bai family had two sons: the older one was carefree and unconventional, while the younger was handsome and aloof. Ye Yun was supposed to marry the younger son, but a few months later, news came from his workplace that he had died in an accident… Theme: The spring breeze of reform brings new life 150.2kFavorites197.8kClicks/ch62kGifts
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33 Letting the Wolf In 引狼入室 Bi Hui璧辉Romance791k WordsCompleted Cheng Yanjin didn't like the woman he was engaged to. He fancifully coaxed his fiancée, Lin Langyi, into accepting an open marriage, afraid she'd keep him on a tight leash after they married. He even thoughtfully introduced her to his friend Yuan Chuyu, the most celebrated young elite in their social circle, to prove he was sincere. Yuan Chuyu glanced at her, then calmly looked away. He didn't look at Lin Langyi again for the rest of the dinner. He said, “I'm not interested in someone else's f 118kFavorites114kClicks/ch82.7kGifts
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34 Death's Kaleidoscope 死亡万花筒 Xi Zixu西子绪Danmei (BL)875k WordsCompleted The first sign that something was wrong was that the cat at home wouldn't let him pick it up anymore. Lin Qiushi realized that everything around him was beginning to feel horribly out of place. Then one day, when he opened the door to his apartment, he found that the familiar hallway had turned into a long corridor. At either end of the corridor stood twelve identical iron doors. And so the story began. Ruan Nanzhu told Lin Qiushi, “When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.” Li 1.6MFavorites1.8MClicks/ch3.6MGifts
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I finally finished reading it. The whole book was a fairly smooth read, with the overall reading experience being an inverted V shape: the beginning and end were just average, the middle part was the best, with no particularly obvious weaknesses, but also no particularly outstanding strengths. Let's start with the points deducted. First, there's some content that seems unfriendly to women by today's standards, as well as quite a few vulgar jokes. For example, Chapter Four mentions that women are naturally hostile to other women who are prettier than themselves; another example is naming a male supporting character "Manman," mocking his fussiness. The name Ruan Baijie also carries a hint of bad taste. Similar vulgar innuendos and witty remarks are everywhere in the main text and author's notes; there are too many examples to list them all. This is one of the reasons why I had a poor impression of it in the early stages. However, it's still acceptable, considering that this book was written in 2018, when vulgarity and obscenity were almost as natural as breathing, and many stereotypes were shaped by the environment at that time. I only started reflecting on these issues in recent years. So I'll bring this up, but I won't cling to outdated ideas, nor will it affect my continued reading. The second point of contention, and another reason for the initial poor viewing experience, is the abrupt development of the relationship between the two characters. From a new reader's perspective, it's like two strangers crossing boundaries right from the start, making it unclear where this emotional impulse comes from. Especially the first scene, where the protagonist (uke) accepts the various inappropriate advances of someone he just met almost without any psychological burden, even expressing a regret that he "can't date a pretty girl (the seme)." This left me completely bewildered: Didn't you say you were going to give him permission? Although the initial abruptness was resolved later, for a new reader, if it weren't for the book's immense popularity, these two issues would have been enough to make me abandon the story after just one trial chapter. This discomfort only gradually lessened as the two characters experienced more and more dungeons together and faced life-or-death situations, thanks to the genuine emotional support they shared. Now let's talk about the advantages. Considering the era, these instances are generally quite good, with distinctions between different instances and a moderate level of horror (in fact, I personally didn't find them scary at all). The main reasons are twofold: firstly, the two characters are constantly flirting and bantering, making it difficult to feel tense; secondly, the author has portrayed the protagonist as intelligent and strong enough, and the weak-bottom-strong-top dynamic makes the overall difficulty of clearing the instances not high, naturally reducing the sense of horror. My personal favorite instance is "Box Girl," a variation of Werewolf. My least favorite is the Twelfth Door, which basically exists just to fill in the background and is rather disjointed. Apart from that, the other instances are passable, but I'm indifferent to them. Compared to the current trend of infinite flow novels that easily run to two or three million words, "Death of Ten Thousand" is less than a million words, making it a quick read. But how does it achieve brevity and conciseness, rather than being rough and simplistic? In this respect, "Death of Ten Thousand" did not meet my expectations. Along with the reduced word count, the plot twists and excitement of the storylines also decreased. The ending was a bit of a letdown, and some people weren't satisfied with the premise of the seme "stealing" the uke's life. But the romance in this book didn't move me, so I chose to be indifferent to it, despite my mixed feelings. Overall rating: 4 stars.
35 Pampered and Spoiled 骄宠 Chen Nian臣年Romance363k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; see Weibo @Chen Nian Nian Nian for details] Antique Painting Restorer VS Noble Young Master from a Scholarly Family / Marriage Before Love / Mutual Healing / Cultural Relic Restoration Who says snow atop a lofty mountain is beyond reach, and could never fall upon begonias in spring? * Gu Xing Tan, the Western Prefecture Begonia: Fragrant and radiant, delicate and precious, it is the finest of begonias and is known as an immortal among flowers. Rong Huai Yan, the Lofty 320kFavorites439.4kClicks/ch156.1kGifts
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36 I Became the World's Richest by Giving My Husband Away 我靠送老公成了世界首富 Apple, Slightly Sweet苹果微甜Romance540k WordsOngoing Su Heng is bound to a System that manages transmigrators. As long as they marry her and hand over their inheritance, the transmigrators can return to their original worlds. When Su Heng’s first husband died, everyone sighed that he had passed away in the prime of his life; when her second husband died, everyone pitied her for her tragic fate; when it happened to her third husband, Su Heng was taken to the police station; … By the time it was her Nth husband, the whole internet was urging him t 37.7kFavorites41.9kClicks/ch56.4kGifts
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37 The Director Comes with Her Own Hype 导演她自带流量 Apple, Slightly Sweet苹果微甜Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Feel-good entertainment industry story] *[Includes screenplay worlds]* *[Multiple men compete for the heroine, all are virgins]* After transmigrating, Su Qi became a universally hated actress and found herself competing in a director reality show. Audience: [This pretty face can't act. She should quit the show already.] Su Qi: Congratulations, you've found a film genius! Su Qi passed the written exam, taught her teammates, expertly edited terrible movies, and built a team, advancing all the wa 29.9kFavorites24.2kClicks/ch114.2kGifts
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38 Rain in Some Areas 局部地区有雨 Jin Yushu今鱼树Romance235k WordsCompleted [A humorous, optimistic, highly self-assured graduate student in traditional Chinese medicine × a calculating tech tycoon who secretly tries to steal her boyfriend] Cheng Shuang has studied traditional Chinese medicine for seven years, and the more she learns, the less she understands why she chose this major. So, with help from a friend of her advisor, she goes to a hospital to experience the "charm" of her field firsthand. She can almost hear the gears of fate go "ka-chunk" One day, the yo 3.2kFavorites3.8kClicks/ch565Gifts
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39 How Did You Marry My Uncle? 你怎么跟我舅舅结婚了？ Dull Scholar钝书生Romance207k WordsCompleted The print edition, retitled Holding Tang, goes on sale October 23. For details, see Weibo @Jinjiang Duns h u sheng. *The title is from the second male lead's perspective. (Preorder: Alien Species Taming Manual. See my author page.) A powerful, morally upright man who becomes a brooding, anxious, possessive ghost of a man × an honest, hapless heroine who only wants to complete her mission but gets relentlessly haunted by the male lead 1. Li Tangli is forever a minor character, a disposable extr 145.8kFavorites151.3kClicks/ch94.8kGifts
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The male protagonist's reasons for falling in love with the female protagonist are somewhat far-fetched, but if you ignore this logic and enjoy reading about older, scheming uncles stealing their nephews' partners, or about scumbags who don't know how to cherish being humiliated and getting their comeuppance, then this book is worth reading. Although this book is essentially still the "rich man x weak, poor, and innocent woman" type, it differs from the old-fashioned domineering CEO novels in that the story takes place under the premise of immorality. OMG, immorality is practically the perfect element in a romantic relationship! Therefore, the romance in this book lacks the flamboyant and greasy feel of old-fashioned domineering CEOs. The more restrained, calm, and dignified the male protagonist is, the more he wears a suit and acts as a male ghost, the more captivating the reading experience becomes. Who doesn't enjoy seeing the depravity and filth of those in high positions? If I had to point out any potential pitfalls, I think this is still a traditional romantic narrative. Although the male protagonist provides a lot of help to the female protagonist, the relationship between the two is still within the framework of the superior being to the inferior being. There is a gaze and a hunting, and the female protagonist is not truly respected as an equal. Ultimately, this is just an entertainment novel; as long as you enjoy reading it, that's all that matters. Personally, I found it very smooth and enjoyable to read. It's not a long book; you can finish reading it in an afternoon.
40 EN Little Mushroom (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) 小蘑菇 Fourteen Continents一十四洲Danmei (BL)313k WordsCompleted An Zhe is a mushroom, and his life's purpose is to grow a spore of his own. One day, he loses his spore. He searches everywhere for a long time, until at last he sees a familiar-looking spore on the news. Desperate, An Zhe knocks on the door of a colonel in the human military. “Hello, sir. How is the research project under your command going? When you're done studying it, could you give my son back to me?” The colonel looks coldly at him. “Your son?” “I gave birth to him QAQ” The colonel says 1.4MFavorites1.5MClicks/ch1.4MGifts
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41 EN Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)601k WordsCompleted The Global Unified High-Risk Examination, commonly known as the Global Exam. Take the test in person; pass and live. The exam system is revised every month, with occasional random changes. Synopsis: Two big shots outdo each other in being outrageous. One-on-one, happy ending, complete nonsense. Theme: Human nature is good 2.6MFavorites2.4MClicks/ch3MGifts
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I subscribed to the entire series because of its reputation, but I couldn't even finish the free chapters. It has absolutely nothing to do with the infinite flow genre. The writing style is pretentious, like a riddle, and the writing is terrible. The author's character development is absurd; all they use are names, colons, quotation marks, and ellipses, which appear in the main text like they're being mass-produced. I reluctantly read the first chapter, and then endured half of the second chapter before finally giving up.
42 Mushroom, Mushroom 蘑菇蘑菇 Duo Li多梨Romance132k WordsCompleted “A short story, happy ending, funny and sweet romance. Set on a college campus.” After eating some undercooked mushrooms, Lu Canran suddenly began seeing everyone’s true thoughts floating above their heads. The stern proctor had “I want to go home so badly” over his head, while the cleaning lady outside was daydreaming about a duel atop Mount Hua. Even the stray cat passing by on the street could think of nothing but “Sparrows! Sparrows! Sparrows!” Realizing she’d been poisoned, Lu Canran rus 87.8kFavorites103.5kClicks/ch51.9kGifts
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A poor, aloof man with a hard life × a naive, rich girl. A sweet story of mutual unrequited love. Both are kind and upright people in the conventional sense. The female lead can read minds (with a touch of science fiction). The article itself is not bad, it has a light comedy style, and the author is very generous in including a lot of short skits in the author's notes. It's a pity that we don't click.
43 To Make He Yu Regret It 为了让何玉后悔 Tomato King番大王Romance140k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition under the same title has been published. For details, follow Weibo @Fan Da Wang] One day, my granddaughter asked me, "Grandma, why did you marry Grandpa?" I replied without a second thought, "So He Yu would regret it." My granddaughter didn't understand. "What do you mean?" -- It all started when we were little, playing house. When I was five, He Yu lifted my bridal veil. I gave him a flirtatious look, and he shrieked, "Mom, there's a ghost!" I held a grudge and 75kFavorites105.4kClicks/ch32.5kGifts
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It's rare to see a web novel where the female protagonist is portrayed this way: overweight, unattractive, acne-prone, nearsighted, from a poor family, and with a spoiled personality, ostracized by the entire school. Unlike the heroines in mainstream romance novels, who, even in their downfall, still possess a stunningly beautiful face after shedding their former glory, she is precisely this girl with all her flaws, who writes a touching and tear-jerking love story and life tale. The story begins with a melodramatic childhood romance. The female lead is the darling of a wealthy family, while the male lead is merely the son of a nanny, speaking with a rural accent and living under someone else's roof. However, after the Jiang family's business fails, the former princess becomes a target of bullying at school. Meanwhile, the diligent and ambitious male lead rises to become a cool and outstanding campus celebrity. The novel's charm only begins to emerge when the two people's lives are completely reversed. My initial attraction to the female protagonist stemmed from her assertiveness. Normally, the dramatic fall from grace would be enough to shatter a person's dignity. But when she entered the microcosm of the school with the worst possible hand, facing countless acts of malice, even though she was unattractive and poor, she still stood up for herself and refused to fall into the trap of self-justification. I highly recommend this storyline to girls prone to low self-esteem and inner turmoil: a person's worth shouldn't be tied to appearance, family background, or worldly standards of success. You don't need to be perfect to deserve respect and love. However, this plot isn't entirely "realistic." As the truth is gradually revealed, the heroine's facade of high self-esteem is torn away. Peel back that thorny shell, and inside lies a bloodied soul. She's not immune to pain; she simply refuses to show weakness. This character change is actually quite difficult to handle. What happened to a once so spoiled girl to become the resilient person she is today? The plausibility comes from the successful development of the supporting characters: the heroine's parents, by compromising their own dignity, gave her an incredibly heavy burden of love. This love became the armor she had to bear, forcing her to hold on and refuse to bow her head even in her most vulnerable moments. Therefore, I want to commend the author's writing style. She brings the characters to life with a concise, powerful style that avoids excessive embellishment. This "life" stems from the progressively unfolding logic of the characters' actions and her grasp of their psychological changes: their personalities drive their actions, and their actions propel the plot forward. Furthermore, there are no deliberately exaggerated plot points—school bullying doesn't necessarily have to result in death, and the male protagonist isn't always full of vigor; he ages, and may even suffer a stroke or become paralyzed. These scenes are so common, yet the author's delicate capture makes one think of those long-faded, yet strangely familiar, lives. Looking back on their long lives, from the unintentional harm caused by their childhood ignorance to their reversed circumstances during their school years, one had already changed her fate through hard work, while the other struggled in the face of family decline, yet could not withstand the weight of life. Fortunately, just when she was about to give up, a pair of hands reached out from the darkness and held her tightly. And when the story came to its final end, youth was gone, and their former high spirits had turned into the trivialities of ordinary life and the torment of illness. The story doesn't end with the prince and princess finally living happily ever after, but that's life.
44 Everyone Except Me Is Reborn 除我以外，全员重生 Xi Yao Xiao昔邀晓Romance232k WordsCompleted Before the Lantern Festival, Yin Zheng was merely the second young lady of the Yin family, raised by her grandmother from childhood, unloved by her parents and disliked by her siblings. After the Lantern Festival, everything changed. Her family, who had treated her coldly, suddenly did whatever she asked. And countless talented scholars, wild young gentlemen, princes, and nobles sent betrothal gifts to her family, one after another, saying they wanted to marry her. Yin Zheng couldn't make sen 37.8kFavorites70.7kClicks/ch9.7kGifts
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45 The Heavy Purple 重紫 Shu Ke蜀客Romance448k WordsCompleted "A Little Note" “Want me to forgive you? Only if Mount Nanhua collapses and the waters of the four seas run dry.” When at last he opened his arms and walked toward her, she only smiled. No joy, no anticipation. She simply stood there and smiled. Master and disciple in two lifetimes, demons across three. As seas change and mountains shift, ask: how deep is love, how shallow? How much love, how much hate? Better to bring down Mount Nanhua and dry up the four seas. Who cares whether we are immort 45kFavorites158.4kClicks/ch11kGifts
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46 We Meet Again When the Flowers Fall 落花时节又逢君 Shu Ke蜀客Romance229k WordsCompleted [Song of Tang Duoling: Preface] Halfway through, his lovely face faded; before the wine, he cast aside his jade crown. And so began a love affair. Don't ask about past lives in this one; let confusion carry you through, and call it foolishness. How many times has the bright moon been full? How many tales have the voices of the mortal world spun? Laugh at Chang'e: surely she regrets those days. Immortals in the heavens and ghosts beneath the earth are nothing like life among humankind. This bo 38.3kFavorites186.8kClicks/ch19.4kGifts
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47 Blessings to My Cousin 表妹万福 Penglai Ke蓬莱客Romance510k WordsCompleted After a long dream, Zhen Jiafu met the man named Pei You'an once more at a crossroads in her life. She was born into a wealthy merchant family, and the road ahead seemed to be lined with shackles. As a young man, he had become famous throughout the capital for his talent. Later, he was cast out by his family, disgraced, and died in the frontier in the prime of his life. If life could begin again, may good fortune be with you, and may you enjoy lasting happiness. Theme: Make the most of ever 397.2kFavorites873kClicks/ch282.9kGifts
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48 Sniping Butterflies 狙击蝴蝶 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance333k WordsCompleted The print edition goes on presale at 8 p.m. on July 30. For details, follow my Weibo account @QibaoSuFeihuatebieduo. After Li Wu finished his college entrance exams, Cen Jin went to his dorm to help him pack. If she hadn’t opened his drawer by chance, she would never have known she’d once lost a two-inch photograph. - Sniping means lying in wait in a concealed spot, ready to strike. Before he could wake beside her in the morning, he had endured long, secretive midnights. A story about a divorc 280.1kFavorites352kClicks/ch104.7kGifts
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49 Do Not Disturb My Ascension 勿扰飞升 Butterfly Shadow Beneath the Moon月下蝶影Romance658k WordsCompleted You're overthinking it. Cultivation isn't like that... When Konghou embarked on the path of cultivation, she realized that everything in those xianxia tales was a lie. Falling off a cliff wouldn't lead to secret cultivation manuals, let alone a beautiful man. Still, she was sure she had the strength and luck of a story's protagonist! A lighthearted cultivation story. I hope you enjoy it. Konghou is the name of a traditional Chinese harp, and it's the heroine's name. Theme: 268.4kFavorites641.5kClicks/ch884.8kGifts
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Knowing that this book had been adapted into a film or television series, I bought it blindly based on that. Unexpectedly, it was extremely boring. The novel's original structure of introduction, development, climax, and conclusion was reduced to a long and uneventful "development." The protagonist encountered almost no real setbacks, resulting in a lack of character development and growth, making the story very bland and thin. Not only is it tedious to read, but it's also exhausting because the book is filled with a lot of useless information. Even minor characters with no role have to be given names and surnames. As a result, instead of creating a portrait of humanity, it creates a huge memory burden. Furthermore, the values presented are extremely traditional and outdated, especially in the depiction of female relationships, where the competition between women is boundless. For example, Snow Jade Fairy (Chapter 35), betrayed by her husband, turns her dislike to all "pretty and coquettish" young female cultivators. Wait, you've got the wrong person! Instead of dealing with the real heartless man, she unjustly labels her own kind? Another example is Konghou and Lingbo secretly competing in their earring scheming in the inn, observing each other's scrutiny, while the male cultivators show inexplicable "extraordinary tolerance" towards beautiful female cultivators (Chapter 34). It's as if the primary value of a female cultivator lies not in her ability to move mountains and fill seas, but in her youth and beauty. This lack of logic also extends to the protagonists' behavior patterns and emotional development. Even though their character is supposed to be intelligent and cautious, the three protagonists can openly and loudly proclaim the name of the rare treasure "mermaid scales" in the crowded courtyard of an inn (Chapter 46). This out-of-character behavior, which forcibly lowers their intelligence in order to advance the plot, causes their originally established elite image to collapse instantly. In the romantic subplot, logical support is even scarcer. The male protagonist, a top-tier sword cultivator who has sought enlightenment for many years, exclaims "I only realized how precious my youth was after meeting you" (Chapter 43) after a brief encounter with the female protagonist. Isn't that absurd? A love so intense that he's willing to deny his past is based solely on the fact that no one appreciates his writing, except the female protagonist, who considers him a confidante. However, the two haven't actually experienced any significant trials or tribulations together. Just because the female protagonist happens to understand his writing, and is beautiful, kind, and willing to sacrifice for him, the male protagonist instantly surrenders, behaving in a very greasy and slick manner, reminiscent of a CEO in a cultivation novel... There are countless instances of such inconsistencies between his character and his behavior, making the character extremely chaotic, a hodgepodge, and indescribably Cthulhu-like figure. The author describes it in the synopsis as a "lighthearted" cultivation novel. However, if "lighthearted" means being able to trample on logic at will, objectify women, and provide saccharine, meaningless entertainment, then readers' understanding of "lighthearted" might be skewed, and they might dislike the book.
50 21+ Borrowing Yang Energy 渡阳气 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance275k WordsCompleted 261.9kFavorites279kClicks/ch131.9kGifts
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"Crossing the Yang Qi" is adapted from the classic supernatural story "Nie Xiaoqian" in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". In the original book, Yan Chixia is a scholar, while the widely circulated film and television image is a tough guy with a full beard. However, in "Crossing the Yang Qi", he is reshaped into a powerful and beautiful character who comes to Lanruo Temple to capture demons. He falls in love with the female lead at first sight and becomes lustful. The romantic story begins from there. Frankly, using "love at first sight" or "lust at first sight" as the starting point for a romantic relationship is a rather clumsy narrative design, easily making the characters seem casual or even frivolous. However, in "Crossing the Yang Qi," although the story unfolds in this way, the male protagonist's feelings are gradually "washed away" in the subsequent plot, leaving behind a rather extreme and loyal kind of romance. Initially, it resembled a "physical transaction" for survival. For the female protagonist, Xue Ming, her initial "throwing herself into his arms" stemmed from a strong survival drive; while the male protagonist, Yan Yuhe, displayed an "indiscriminate" attitude towards a stranger who took the initiative to approach him, which at first glance seemed frivolous. In the superficial stage of the relationship between the male and female protagonists, the initial pleasure of the plot came from the "exchanging yang energy" setting, which made intimate contact between adults seem legitimate. At this point, the two harbored their own ulterior motives: the female protagonist sought survival, while the male protagonist was lustful. As the plot unfolds, the male protagonist's obsessive devotion to the female lead and his cold indifference towards others gradually emerge. While outwardly indifferent to her, his actions reveal an almost pathological possessiveness and loyalty. He displays vulnerability and insecurity when faced with separation, details that demonstrate that his initial "not rejecting" wasn't applicable to everyone, but only because it was the female lead. Thus, the initial frivolous impression is completely washed away, transforming into a romantic sense of "destined entanglement." At this point, the act of "transferring yang energy" becomes even more intriguing. For the female protagonist, she actively throws herself into his arms, yet remains unmoved, merely seeking survival. For the male protagonist, he appears outwardly calm, as if he has always been the one in control, high above, but he has fallen in love, becoming the passive one in the actual relationship. These two unequal motivations, and the misalignment of physical and emotional positions, collide to create a subtle sense of taboo, making those ambiguous scenes both sweet and erotic. Overall, *Crossing the Yang Qi* is a very successful adaptation of *Nie Xiaoqian*. Lanruo Temple remains cold and eerie, but the core of the story is unexpectedly warm. It skips the drawn-out romantic power struggles and, in a ghost-infested environment, directly pushes the male and female protagonists into a passionate relationship akin to "marriage of convenience leading to love." Even though it all begins with an unseemly attraction, they ultimately cultivate an extreme yet pure loyalty amidst the tug-of-war between life, death, and desire.

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