I Read a Bit of Everything 杂食

1. 1 亡 After My Country Fell, I Married a Peasant 亡国后我嫁给了泥腿子 Lady Pizza匹萨娘子Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Poetry-obsessed peasant x tearful, fussy kitten * In a single night, the world turned upside down, and the pampered princess became a remnant of the fallen dynasty. When Shen Zhuxi escaped the imperial palace, she never imagined that the one who would someday help her hold her head high and return was not her learned, brilliant fiance, but a crude, hot-tempered, uneducated peasant who loved calling himself everyone's daddy. At their first meeting, she looked down on his meager means, his limited 152.2kFavorites263.9kClicks/ch205kGifts

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   The writing style is humorous and the author's skill is quite good. Objectively speaking, the author seems to be less adept at writing political intrigue; the last twenty chapters feel a bit weak, as if trying to elevate the narrative but failing to escape the underlying logic of romance. However, as a romance novel, it's already quite satisfactory.

2. 2 以 Summer in Your Name 以你为名的夏天 Ren Pingzhou任凭舟Romance436k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Blurb [My First Love, Yours] On the last night of their graduation trip, a group of people lay drunk on the beach. Woken by the summer sea breeze, Sheng Xia did the bravest thing she had done in her eighteen years: she stole a kiss from Zhang Shu. A fleeting touch, careful and tentative. But someone saw that night, the boy was the first to steal a kiss from the girl. Restrained and cautious, careful and tentative. [Everyone only gets one summer in their life. T 627.7kFavorites590.1kClicks/ch301.8kGifts

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   The campus setting, as the book list description suggests, uses a slightly pretentious style, but that suits me perfectly…

3. 3 梦 Night Voyage on the Dream River 梦河夜航 Yan Xuejie严雪芥Romance387k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. For details, follow @Yan Xuejie. - Once we’ve reached the finish line, the two kings never meet. Theme: People have to learn to look ahead 181.1kFavorites201.8kClicks/ch107.4kGifts

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   The most beloved rental apartment for a simpleton + reconciliation after a breakup

4. 4 乌 The Black Gold Pendant 乌金坠 You Sijie尤四姐Romance466k WordsCompleted The Shang family helped the founding emperor seize the throne, and their daughter became empress. Their household was full of high-ranking officials. But overnight, the elder brother was demoted, the niece-empress was deposed, and half the Shang family's status came crashing down. The onlookers in the palace scoffed. The Shang family had only one old maid left. Surely the empress's family line was about to end. Among the palace candidates, Yi Xing trembled. "If I really can't become empress, t 146kFavorites299.3kClicks/ch143.6kGifts

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   You won't find a more adorable Qing Dynasty novel anywhere in the world!

5. 5 玲 Four Delicate Offenders 玲珑四犯 You Sijie尤四姐Romance535k WordsCompleted The bright moon does not compete with the many stars. It waits only for the morning sun and the boundless sky. * Includes household power struggles, so proceed with caution if this is not your cup of tea. Marriage first, love later. Set in an imagined Tang-Song era; historical accuracy is not the point. * Find all completed novels in the author's profile. * Weibo: @OYouSijieO Theme: Sharing the burden in the face of adversity, and sharing the future together. 127.9kFavorites264.9kClicks/ch103.9kGifts

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   The ensemble cast is well-developed; a key feature of the family drama "Fourth Sister" is that each supporting character has their own story and growth arc, making them very three-dimensional.

6. 6 南 North, South, East, West 南北西东 Shredded Potato Ramen拉面土豆丝Romance97k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available on all major platforms. Thank you for your support. In 2023, Wang Luxi got into her dream university in Beijing. She went a month early, planning to see every tourist attraction in the city. What could she do? As an ancient capital and the nation’s capital, Beijing had far too many things that interested her. The spring at Taoranting, summer at Shichahai, autumn at the Temple of Heaven, and winter snow swirling around the Forbidden City’s corner towers. Oh 100.9kFavorites113kClicks/ch72.7kGifts

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   As the book list description says, girls with a penchant for artsy writing like me are in for a treat (actually, the story and pacing are fantastic, and the last few chapters brought tears to my eyes!).

7. 7 鑫 Xinge Used Phones 鑫哥二手手机专卖 Sheman舍曼Romance371k WordsCompleted [The print edition of this novel, "Offline Confession," goes on presale on the evening of July 20, 2024. Limited signed copies are available. Please feel free to grab one, and thank you for your support~ Details: @Sheman] 1- The fifth year after their breakup. He's still on his first love's WeChat block list. On sleepless nights, he keeps sending her messages, only to see the red exclamation mark. Years after they parted, they meet again. She's like a flower of wealth and elegance, while he st 27.4kFavorites39.1kClicks/ch11.5kGifts

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   Those who love to see broken mirrors mended are blessed.

8. 8 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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   The language is witty and humorous, the overall tone is light, and the author's language is very ornate; I really like it.

9. 9 知 Legend of Concubine’s Daughter Minglan 知否？知否？应是绿肥红瘦 Worry Makes Things Worse关心则乱Romance1.4M WordsCompleted May the stars of the Milky Way shine bright, and may we be fortunate indeed. [I’m no good at writing blurbs] An unmotivated ancient-era concubine-born daughter thinks life is hard enough already. Why work so hard? The course of an aristocratic woman’s life in ancient times is decided by her family, and collective punishment is common. One unexpected disaster can ruin everything. As for living well, smoothly, and with dignity, Minglan thinks the pressure is enormous. Ancient times are too dan 334.6kFavorites1.5MClicks/ch437.2kGifts

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   It was about everyday family matters, but I didn't finish watching it.

10. 10 风21+ The Hunt for Romance 风月狩 You Sijie尤四姐Romance434k WordsCompleted 252.3kFavorites633.2kClicks/ch189.6kGifts

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    Sister You's ancient saying needs no further explanation.

11. 11 恰21+ Dreaming Among The Pear Blossoms 恰与梨花同梦 You Sijie尤四姐Romance442k WordsCompleted 112.7kFavorites168.1kClicks/ch94.5kGifts

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    I actually found the male and female leads quite likable; they're both flawed but normal people, making it worth reading. I especially loved the ending—love is about having someone to walk alongside you on the long journey of life.

12. 12 春21+ A Letter from Spring 春日简书 You Sijie尤四姐Romance476k WordsCompleted 109.8kFavorites129.3kClicks/ch148.6kGifts

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    The letter is short but the sentiment is long.

13. 13 香21+ A Trove of Fragrant Trinkets 香奁琳琅 You Sijie尤四姐Romance446k WordsCompleted 79.4kFavorites166kClicks/ch74.4kGifts

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    Mutual unrequited love; Mingzhuang is one of my favorite female leads—a capable and very frank girl.

14. 14 蜜21+ The Honey Formula 蜜方 You Sijie尤四姐Romance351k WordsCompleted 59.1kFavorites69.6kClicks/ch41.9kGifts

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    The cover, title, synopsis, and categorization are all incredibly appealing. I'll throw a bomb to celebrate when I start writing!

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