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1. 1 天 Genius Girlfriend 天才女友 Plain Light Together素光同Romance933k WordsCompleted [The fully revised complete edition is available exclusively on Jinjiang.] At nine, Lin Zhi Xia was clearly a genius. At nine, Jiang Yu Bai was unlucky enough to become Lin Zhi Xia's deskmate. His daily life involved refusing to get out of bed, dreading school, having his self-esteem crushed, rebuilding himself, and so on. When Jiang Yu Bai grew up, Lin Zhi Xia suddenly told him, “Jiang Yu Bai, I like you. I really do.” That night, his cheeks felt warm, and he could hear his heart beating fa 235.3kFavorites467.7kClicks/ch352kGifts

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   It's more of a slice-of-life story, mainly focusing on shaping Lin Zhixia's genius persona and her growth trajectory. It's good when she's still a child, but it becomes cliché when she grows up. What attracted me to this story was the creation of the genius character. The author employed a rather clever approach to portraying genius, starting from a young age. While most children haven't even reached their intellectual maturity stage, the protagonist already possesses knowledge in subjects like mathematics and botany—knowledge typically learned in university-level courses—making him remarkably knowledgeable. On the other hand, he displays a unique thought process, different from the common adult perspective, which is excellent. While his extensive knowledge doesn't overly emphasize the concept of genius (we've seen it all before), his uniqueness firmly establishes that concept. Furthermore, the author's light and airy writing style perfectly creates the sense of leaps and bounds resulting from the protagonist's incredibly fast-paced thought process. What drew me to keep watching was the beautiful feeling of childhood sweethearts. The line "Jiang Jiang Jiang Yu Bai, Lin Lin Lin Zhi Xia" really evoked the feeling of childhood sweethearts, it was truly wonderful.

2. 2 年21+ The Cannon-Fodder Ex-Wife Finds Happiness 年代文炮灰原配幸福起来 Xiu Ce袖侧Romance502k WordsCompleted 191.8kFavorites410.6kClicks/ch390.1kGifts

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   I absolutely love it! It's my top pick for period dramas. The characters and plot are a bit clichéd, easily summed up in a single sentence, but thanks to the author, the writing is smooth, the story is complete, and everyone is well-developed. Xiu Ce is still amazing! Even now, I remember that scene vividly: Qiao Wei riding her bicycle, singing, passing through autumn fields. Such a beautiful life.

3. 3 与 On the Road with Jimmy 与吉米同行 Xiang Jia Xiaoshi向家小十Danmei (BL)649k WordsCompleted A new story is up: Good-Looking People Aren't Allowed to Farm The everyday shenanigans of a rock band Content warning: Silly comedy, corny American and European flavor, self-indulgent wish fulfillment, and worldbuilding and background as bad as dog poop. Theme: 19.8kFavorites43.6kClicks/ch60.7kGifts

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4. 4 专 My Specialty Is Stealing the Show (Quick Transmigration) 专职加戏的我（快穿） Boundless Sky, Peerless长空无双Romance3.5M WordsOngoing The story of a future powerhouse who gains eternal life in an infinite world. The main plot follows the protagonist as she rises from a newcomer instance to become the ruler. There are no pairings across the reincarnation cycles, though some individual worlds have male leads. Warnings 1. Plot-driven. The young lady has no feelings and is ruthlessly cruel as a matter of course. 2. Infinite-flow story. Though it's labeled Quick Transmigration... everyone knows it's actually slow transmigration 18.5kFavorites47.3kClicks/ch57.6kGifts

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   The style of this story is rather intricate and rich. Because I read it quite quickly, many words were omitted, so I enjoyed it. However, it seems the author has stopped updating recently, but that's okay, this story is quite long, enough to keep you entertained. One of my favorites is a small world story she wrote, which is about violence. The character design is actually very compelling, with a raw rage that's suppressed by their personality and rational consciousness. They waver between breaking through and suppressing their emotions, teetering on the edge of humanity. However, the author hasn't quite reached the pinnacle of that description yet; it's a bit off, but it captures the essence. Then, the different transmigrated worlds feel quite consistent. It's not that the plots and character designs are similar, but rather that the desire to become stronger and the feeling of being a powerful being are very consistent. Overall, it's a very enjoyable leveling-up story. At the same time, the character designs are relatively well-developed, and most characters act from their own perspectives, avoiding stereotypical or discriminatory character portrayals.

5. 5 欲 What's Left Unsaid Is the Most Moving 欲言又止最动听 Yu Shanshan余姗姗Romance410k WordsCompleted Blurb: It feels as if my youth began when I fell in love with you, from school days to the wider world. As the years pass, only winter and summer remain; I no longer ask about spring or autumn. . Childhood friends are "the right person, loved at the wrong time," the first memories and flutter of the heart. A chance encounter is "the wrong person, loved at the right time," a later love that cuts deep. People often argue over who is truly the right and best match. But love and being loved cannot b 15.9kFavorites27.6kClicks/ch11.1kGifts

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   The emotional entanglement between the male and female protagonists wasn't particularly captivating, and I don't remember it very well. However, the female protagonist's character was very compelling and felt incredibly alive even after so long. From her studies in painting to photography, it's clear she's a very talented art student. You can see her keen insight and sensitivity, her love for art, and also her confusion—perhaps stemming from a desire to support herself, and also from her awareness of her limitations. I think her shift from painting to photography reflects this. It's a compromise, but also a change in her artistic path. It's a subtle shift, very realistic. Of course, in the author's portrayal, she reaches the end of her artistic journey, and what's remarkable is that it's not the kind of fame and fortune that many people achieve, but rather a profound and open-minded understanding of life—the mindset of the so-called strong person that most of us aspire to. This makes me wonder if all art students experience a spiritual transformation and advancement, a kind of brilliance unique to those with a rich inner world. That feeling is truly enviable, like a dazzling firework exploding in a blank canvas. I also hope my life can be that brilliant.

6. 6 摇 King of Rock [British and American Showbiz] 摇滚之王[英美娱] Shisan Mu十三木No CP621k WordsCompleted Many years later, when faced with the title “King of Rock,” William Nightingale would remember the afternoon a reporter questioned him. The reporter warned him solemnly, “Brothers shouldn't kiss each other on the lips.” * This was the greatest era of rock music. The Father of Rock danced the duck walk. Elvis was just starting out. And the world-famous Beatles were still a band of rebellious young men from the banks of the Mersey. William would write his own story in this age of dazzling s 14.5kFavorites15.1kClicks/ch22.1kGifts

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7. 7 修 A Guide to Cultivation 修仙指南 Chen Lu沉鹿Romance3.3M WordsOngoing Qiao Minzhen, who transmigrated into a book, knows what’s coming. In three years, a top cultivation genius will join the sect and form a Nascent Soul at just two hundred years old. Unfortunately, this heaven-blessed prodigy will eventually fall to demonic cultivation and be imprisoned beneath Five Zhang Mountain, never to escape. Their golden finger will instead fall into the hands of the future good-for-nothing male lead who rises to power. Qiao Minzhen thinks that rather than let the golden 142.4kFavorites199.2kClicks/ch579.1kGifts

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   The series has been going on for so long that I've forgotten a lot of the earlier plot points. I'll have to wait a while before rereading it. As far as I can remember, although the plot moves slowly, it doesn't feel padded. In the current updates, the world-building has gradually unfolded, and the protagonist's genius persona has been established. It's not just something others say; you can tell he's a genius from his actions and thoughts, which is great.

8. 8 前 My Exes Are All Over the Immortal Realm 前任遍仙界 Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance2.8M WordsCompleted One-line blurb: The road to immortality stretches for thousands of miles, and my exes are scattered across the Immortal Realm. Leave love and romance behind, and your path to eternal life will unfold on its own. "Official Blurb" Q: What’s it like to transmigrate as a female cultivator who can only level up through… intimate activities? A: Thanks for the invite. As they say, transmigration is like getting a second life, and if you get it wrong, you lose at the starting line. A lot of girls are 141.4kFavorites382.5kClicks/ch359.3kGifts

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   What impressed me most was the completeness of the female protagonist's personality. She was not pretentious, nor did she habitually rely on others. Instead, she was a strong person with heroic qualities, independent, free, and unrestrained. She got what she loved and possessed what she lacked. When she was weak, she faced her weakness squarely, earnestly negotiated and sought help, and of course, compromised readily.

9. 9 升 Ascending Dragon 升龙 Old Liver Mom老肝妈Romance1.3M WordsOngoing No blurb can do justice to the delightfully messed-up content of this novel: She died and was reborn. When she opened her eyes, she discovered she had become a snake. Her former peers, now cultivators who followed a different path from hers, roared the moment they saw her: “How dare you, snake demon!” * Rising from the end of the Great Dao, she will endure forever above the heavens. * 1. A steady power-up story, slow burn, with a romantic pairing 2. The heroine had several romantic entangle 64.4kFavorites54.9kClicks/ch992.2kGifts

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   The series I'm currently following is a proper power-up story, but it doesn't feel rushed or superficial like you're just chasing a plot. Instead, the story is driven by the characters' thoughts and perspectives, and the pacing is excellent, making it a pleasant read. It also avoids the simplistic, crude logic and flat characters common in most male-oriented power-up stories.

10. 10 孰 Who Can Escape Immortality? 孰能不朽 Duguang Jianmu都广建木Romance6.6M WordsCompleted Ongoing novel: Tu Nan The rise and fall of an undying oceanic dynasty of merfolk. It also serves as a sequel to Who Can Be Immortal. Who Can Be Immortal blurb A vassal who doesn't want to become emperor isn't a good vassal. Xin Zheng thought this made perfect sense, so she defeated all her rivals and became emperor. What should an emperor do? Gather handsome men and expand her harem? That would be too easy. Xin Zheng decided that eradicating illiteracy throughout the empire would be a real chal 10.6kFavorites9.4kClicks/ch14.4kGifts

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    My top pick. The ensemble cast is fantastic, but the reading threshold is relatively high. The first 100+ chapters focus on developing the world-building and the protagonist's characteristics (I think, I don't remember exactly, it's actually a bit dry). However, its brilliance lies in its world-building and protagonist. It's a relatively niche story with a vast world where multiple races coexist, various idealistic characters who defy mainstream societal norms (extremely charismatic), and bizarre historical events and the reappearance of humanoid beings. The author's writing is precise and concise, and the plot flows beautifully like an epic, while also being incredibly immersive. The synopsis doesn't actually capture the essence of the book, but just reading the first few chapters reveals the writing style. What's even more captivating is the vividness of the characters (main characters) once the world-building is established, that confident and detached attitude that only the strong possess—"I can change the world." Although the perspective is bizarre and defies common sense, it truly captures the perspective and thoughts of a genius (or madman).

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