Stories I've Read at Least Twice 至少二刷过的文

1. 1 落 Sunset and Twilight 落日与夕阳 Mi Naonao米闹闹Baihe (GL)179k WordsCompleted A month after her divorce, Qi Yan picked up the paintbrush she hadn't touched in a year. Six months after her divorce, she held a solo art exhibition. A year after her divorce, her painting Sunset and Sundown earned her a nomination for the International Fanjie Art Awards' Artist of the Year, causing a sensation in the art world. Later, Shen Jianchu bought the painting at a high price, leaving no one a chance to compete. A few days later, a reporter asked Qi Yan whether she and Shen Jianchu wer 27.2kFavorites54.4kClicks/ch26kGifts

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   This is an atypical sweet story of a broken mirror mended, featuring a devoted businesswoman as the seme and a sensitive painter as the uke. I really like the character designs, but the downside is that the later plot development is too bland.

2. 2 七 The 1970s Book-Trotting Literary Nitpicker 七零穿书文艺杠精 Luoshui Jiana洛水伽楠No CP655k WordsCompleted This is for readers who don't yet know the full story but are still willing to communicate. Please look at the timeline. When I started the new story on March 8, I included a content warning in its blurb, using wording in accordance with the Xinhua Dictionary precisely to keep readers who might be bothered from stumbling into it. I never expected someone to call me out over the warning, followed by people leaving low ratings and content warnings on this story, which had been completed for a year 39.5kFavorites60.9kClicks/ch128.1kGifts

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   The story is about a female protagonist who transmigrates into a book and becomes a successful and charismatic writer. The overall reading experience is very enjoyable, and the female perspective is quite appealing.

3. 3 甜21+ Sweet Hunting Ground [GB] 甜蜜狩猎场[GB] Dao Xuan道玄Romance789k WordsCompleted 39.4kFavorites37.2kClicks/ch86.3kGifts

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   This is a harem/multi-personal romance novel. The female lead is a mimicry beast with a reproductive fetish. The male guests each have their own unique characteristics and flaws. From a setting perspective, it's a bit of a shame that it's on JJ. The female lead's control provides a satisfying experience overall, but the descriptions of the emotions are not very delicate, making it more of a fantasy/sexual romance novel.

4. 4 隔 Estrangement 隔阂 Mi Naonao米闹闹Baihe (GL)202k WordsCompleted “You have to love me with all your heart.” “So do you.” A second chance after a breakup Theme: Be brave and keep moving forward 14.2kFavorites18.4kClicks/ch16.3kGifts

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   A sweet story of reconciliation after a broken relationship, featuring a loyal and reliable older sister gong (top) and a proud and oblivious sweet shou (bottom). Aside from a slightly bittersweet past separation, the overall sweetness level is off the charts. The downside is that there are quite a few internet slang terms, which may affect some readers' enjoyment.

5. 5 祝 Did Miss Zhu Fall into a Trap Today? 祝姑娘今天掉坑了没 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉No CP4.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Ying is someone who does whatever she wants, with no regard for law or heaven. If you look closely, in her youth she was just a little charlatan who wanted to live a quiet, comfortable life. Born into a dirt-poor family of charlatans, Zhu Ying was dealt hard mode from the start. To keep her biological daughter from being drowned, her mother, Zhang Xiangu, had to claim she’d given birth to a boy. As outsiders in the village, the Zhu family struggled to get by. Then her charlatan father got c 295.4kFavorites297.1kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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   No female protagonist, an atypical cross-dressing story, written in a simple and unadorned style. It is a rare tale of an ancient native female protagonist, Zhu Ying, rising through the ranks of officialdom. The female protagonist is a highly energetic, efficient, and observant person from a humble background. Although she is a woman disguised as a man, she will eventually reveal her true identity. The realistic tone can be a bit depressing, but the female protagonist's initiative makes up for this.

6. 6 望 Across Thirteen Rivers 望尽十三川 The Moon Sets Over the Western River月落西河Baihe (GL)1.3M WordsCompleted The new story Slay the Joy is currently being serialized. "Blurb" [The moon hangs high above, beloved by all the mortals below, yet no one can reach out and touch it. My shishu is even more precious than the moon, and yet she belongs to me.] A few things to know: 1. Happy ending. This is a coming-of-age story, so please be patient. 2. This isn’t a romance-only story. The plot takes center stage for much of it. 3. I welcome reasonable discussions about the plot and characters, but please don’t 20.5kFavorites17.3kClicks/ch16.1kGifts

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   This wuxia novel features an ensemble cast, with a cold, doting, and powerful older male protagonist versus a lively, considerate younger male protagonist with a troubled past. It's a rare story with a complete plot and romance, and a high proportion of female characters. The only downside is that it's too tame.

7. 7 她 She Belongs to Me 她属于我 Da Ying妲婴Baihe (GL)197k WordsCompleted [The complete novel costs only 4 yuan!] We've been married for three years. I didn't like her at first. But she's so cute. She seems aloof and hard to approach, but she's thoughtful, sincere, and has a mischievous streak. She knows exactly when to cheer me up. I've noticed it all, and no matter what, I have to make her mine. Make her belong to me, completely. Same-sex marriage is legal. A domine 175.5kFavorites290.6kClicks/ch119.1kGifts

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   An absolutely sweet story of arranged marriage followed by love, featuring a gentle yet cunning older CEO as the top and a cold yet soft-hearted lawyer as the bottom. The sweetness in this story isn't immediately apparent, but rather like a mountain spring that you have to savor to appreciate it. The characters are also very well-developed. P. S. If you can't accept the bottom having a past relationship with his childhood friend, please don't read this.

8. 8 如 How to Pluck a Flower from the High Peaks 如何折下高岭之花 Dao Xuan道玄Romance305k WordsCompleted No one was unafraid of her name. Three thousand years after being sealed away, Li Fei returned to the world. That day, the title of Demon Queen rang across heaven and earth, and blood stained the sky. Everyone wondered how to fight her, how to kill her. No one remembered that this demoness had once been a savior. She had single-handedly exterminated the alien species, sparing all living things from devastation and the world from calamity. In the end, she was left mentally unstable, tormented by 39.9kFavorites49.9kClicks/ch26.4kGifts

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   The story revolves around a straightforward, beautiful, and tragically strong female protagonist who is the Demon Lord, and a proud and aloof male protagonist who is the Daoist Prince of Penglai. It features a story of forceful acquisition, love after sex, and a past-life/present-life substitution narrative. The characters and plot are engaging, but the writing can be a bit dry in some parts, and the romance between the male and female leads isn't very nuanced, especially the male lead's sudden attraction to the female lead. Some viewers might even find the second male lead more compelling. The plot improves gradually, but those who prefer the female lead will need some patience.

9. 9 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Became My Own Substitute 穿书回来我成了自己的替身 Tart Shark蛋挞鲨Baihe (GL)515k WordsCompleted Shi Xu transmigrated into a book and has returned. She transmigrated into the body of a resource-backed celebrity who can't sing without heavy post-production, dances worse than the aunties in the square, can only stare blankly when acting, and has her fans control the comments for her... A celebrity whose career is propped up by connections. She has a year-round subscription to the trending charts, but the most mysterious thing about her is how she keeps standing tall despite being universally 23.9kFavorites40.8kClicks/ch40.5kGifts

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   The story revolves around a protagonist who, after returning to his hometown to retire, becomes the sugar daddy/sugar baby of his former sister-in-law. The older man is the dominant one, while the younger man is the submissive one. The older man is a charming, seemingly warm but actually cold-hearted man, while the younger man is a pure, innocent, and eccentric widow who is driven mad by love. The characters and the story are both good. The only drawback is some typos and omissions that cause unclear word order, but the author's unique writing style somewhat compensates for this. The writing style is somewhat casual and loose, which some readers may find difficult to get used to.

10. 10 如 If the World Had No Daylight 如果世界没有白天 Winter Dissection冬日解剖Baihe (GL)618k WordsCompleted [For updates on the simplified Chinese edition, follow @WinterDissection] As a teacher, Bai Tian had a respectable job, a kind heart, a pretty face, and a gentle, considerate partner. In other people's eyes, she had it all. But no one knew she had a secret, too. That secret was hidden in her partner's older sister. "All her life, she played the saint. Perhaps the only thing in her life she wasn't proud of was falling in love with me again." - Theme: The day will understand the darkness of the 22.3kFavorites31.7kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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    A seemingly well-behaved, top student who is secretly rebellious and arrogant, ultimately choosing to be a lone hero breaking through the darkness—a roguish and mischievous seme—vs a seemingly aloof and self-centered class outsider who is actually soft-hearted and has a people-pleasing personality—a uke. The story is about reconciliation after a breakup. The first half frequently flashes back to the school, depicting the romance between two intelligent people with exceptional emotional and intellectual intelligence. There are some morally questionable elements. When they reunite, the uke is the seme's younger brother's girlfriend. The main focus is on the romance, but the plot is also quite significant and important. The downsides are that some plot points are a bit anticlimactic due to realistic reasons, and there are a lot of male supporting characters.

11. 11 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Daiyu and Baochai 红楼之钗黛 Yun允Baihe (GL)675k WordsCompleted Feel***> Theme: 21.2kFavorites42.7kClicks/ch6.6kGifts

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    This work is the crown jewel of the Daiyu/Chaihua fanfiction community and needs no further explanation; it could even be considered an alternate version of Dream of the Red Chamber.

12. 12 中 A Midlife Star's Guide to Making a Comeback 中女翻红指南 A Pile of Silver Mountains银山堆Baihe (GL)567k WordsCompleted [My new xianxia novel, "Immortal Maiden, Please Restrain Yourself," is now available. Welcome!] [Full-series subscribers, please enjoy the bonus chapters!] [See the reader's guide for warnings] After twelve years of ups and downs in show business, Jiang Xuehe finally decided to swallow her pride and take a risk, begging Bai Jiqing, the actress who co-starred in a film with her (and didn't like her), to fake a romance with her. Her manager said variety shows were the first step in faking a roman 16.7kFavorites17.6kClicks/ch25.2kGifts

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    A gentle, reserved, and somewhat scheming older man (top) vs. A bright, straightforward, and innocent younger man (bottom). It features two female celebrities and realistic portrayals of the entertainment industry. The story has an atypical "crash course" ending, and both characters are flawed and imperfect, with the main focus being on their personalities working together.

13. 13 稍 A Brief Illness [GB] 稍纵即病[gb] Qi Chuan岂川Romance220k WordsCompleted Hong Yexiao's boyfriend was domineering and pathologically sensitive, always making her accommodate him. Her family urged her to break up with him, but she brushed them off and continued to indulge him. * Even though they'd been together for two years, Xie Yirou still felt something was missing. It was probably because there was a thorn in his heart. He'd had a crush on Hong Yexiao since childhood. Their families were close, and their houses were right next door to each other. They'd grown u 15.6kFavorites18.9kClicks/ch5.6kGifts

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    A realistic BL (Boys' Love) story featuring a career-driven female lead who is naturally indifferent to emotions versus a sensitive, spoiled, and dramatic male lead who is a love-obsessed cat who gets dumped by his own actions. The appeal for female lead lovers is that even though in the end the female lead's feelings for the male lead are more about liking him than love and professional compatibility, the male lead is still head over heels in love with her.

14. 14 待 Let It Ripen [GB] 待熟[gb] Qi Chuan岂川Romance247k WordsCompleted The author’s other serial, "Sick in the Blink of an Eye", is currently updating Yin Songmeng was stopped again. This time it was the star of the sports college next door, showing up with flowers to beg her to take him back. “You’re too late. I have a new boyfriend.” Annoyed by his pestering, she lifted her chin toward a strikingly handsome young man outside the crowd. “There. Him.” That was Jiang Su. Poor, wearing a shirt washed so often it had faded, he watched everything with an ind 14.7kFavorites16.5kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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    A realistic BL novel, a pseudo-sugar baby romance with a broken mirror mended and a "first love, then love" theme. The female lead is outwardly flirtatious and unrestrained, but inwardly innocent, spoiled, optimistic, and childlike—a rich young lady—vs. The male lead is reserved, aloof, and seemingly seeking revenge, but in reality, he's a crybaby who makes endless sacrifices. The downside is that the female lead experiences some frustration in the early episodes, so those who like this type of story will need some patience. Things improve once she gets into her career path. The later sex scenes are surprisingly good; I almost thought I'd stumbled into a romance novel. The male lead's fall from grace for love is also worth reading. The female lead is not a virgin, so those who prefer a pure romance or a double virgin story should not read this.

15. 15 她 She Is an Allergen [GB] 她是致敏源[gb] Qi Chuan岂川Romance278k WordsCompleted Next novel: "Ripe", gender-bender, an ascetic pushed to the brink, full blurb on my profile. Gu Ce came from a prestigious family. Arrogant and carefree, he often treated everyone at school and always had a crowd around him. No one would ever have paired him with Zhang Yujiao. If anything, she was his opposite: aloof, solitary, and rarely expressive. Only Zhang Yujiao gradually realized just how crazy he was underneath it all. After a fight, he tugged at her sleeve as if he’d done somethin 14.3kFavorites20kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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    A realistic GB (Boys' Love) story, set in school in the early stages and later in society, featuring a reconciliation after a breakup. The female lead is a seemingly aloof but intelligent and adept at disguise, pursuing freedom and independence, while the male lead is a seemingly unattainable flower but actually a sensitive, sickly, and manipulative dancer who is obsessed with the female lead and cries. The romance feels natural, although the female lead is a late bloomer when it comes to love. I really like the character design. The only downside is that there's a minor flaw in the epilogue.

16. 16 相 Remembering You While Gathering Lotus Flowers [GL] 相忆采芙蓉GL Guangling San'er广陵散儿Baihe (GL)632k WordsCompleted Lianzhen stood there, tears glimmering in her eyes. She seemed not to see them. Raising her pale wrist, she brought the brush, loaded with thick ink, steadily down onto the page. Only when the calligraphy was almost finished did she say coolly, “You should know that women have always been men's dependents. That is even more true here in the imperial harem. Whatever your position, your eyes can only look at the emperor, and your heart can only hold his joys and sorrows.” Lianzhen's voice grew sof 13.1kFavorites34.7kClicks/ch10.5kGifts

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    A cold but vengeful empress dowager (top) versus a pure and innocent but deeply loving concubine (bottom). The empress dowager has a deceased true love, and both are love-obsessed. Note that the story is serious and has a high male content. In the early chapters, the two female leads are the emperor's concubines. Pure love and virginity lovers should not read this.

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