Independent Heroines 独立自主型 女主

1. 1 女 Female Machinist [1960s] 女钳工[六零] Yu Yue Yuan Fei渝跃鸢飞Romance740k WordsCompleted They were revered and held in high esteem. They were synonymous with master artisans, the workers of their era who enjoyed star-like fame, and the backbone of the nation’s industrial rise. “Eighth-Grade Craftsmen” “So why can’t I be one of them?” “She’s just a wild girl, fierce as can be!” Lin Qiaozhi never dreamed that her speed, strength, and sturdy build would lead to her dying young, writhing in pain on a dirt bed while giving birth. “Ha!” Lin Qiaozhi jolted awake, drenched in cold 85kFavorites107.3kClicks/ch485.6kGifts

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   Highly recommended! It's incredibly enjoyable, full of period drama, and technologically advanced yet still engaging. I personally found it very enjoyable to read. One description in the story perfectly captures the female lead's character: a bulldozer-like tank—a female lead with undeniable hardcore strength. Highly recommended!

2. 2 警 I’m a Police Officer, But I Have the Criminal Master System (Crime Investigation) 警察，但犯罪大师系统[刑侦] The Rabbit Who Learns to Cook学做饭的兔子Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Xia closed her eyes, opened them again, and found herself in the 1980s. She had become a police officer at a local station, fresh out of police vocational school and newly assigned to her post, with a Master Criminal System bound to her. As long as she kept committing crimes and making a name for herself, the System would reward her with all sorts of criminal skills. Looking at the master-level pickpocketing skill the System had granted her, Jiang Xia fell apart. What am I supposed to do w 121.2kFavorites133.4kClicks/ch496.3kGifts

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   The subject matter is quite unconventional. The story revolves around the female protagonist using her constantly evolving criminal skills to become a good police officer—her main profession—with very little budding romance. The historical background is described in a detailed and realistic manner, and there are also some subtle humor and dry jokes.

3. 3 杨 [Transmigration] Yang Paifeng's Quiet Life [穿越]杨排风的平淡人生 Sky Blue, Sapphire Blue天蓝宝蓝Romance249k WordsCompleted Li Xia had no idea why everything around her had changed in the instant she woke up. She had gone from being a well-adjusted woman in a modern society to a three-year-old little girl with a mop of yellow hair. To make matters worse, by the time Li Xia woke up, the little girl had already been kidnapped, resold, and bound by a lifetime contract. What a pitiful child. During the few days Li Xia spent in a daze, the housekeeper had already decided she was a stupid girl who'd burned her brain. So by 832Favorites9.6kClicks/ch363Gifts

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   After much consideration, I've decided to add her to my recommended reading list. This isn't a typical "feel-good" novel, nor is it a typical "strong female lead" story. There's no happy ending, no sweet romance, but it's unconventional. If you're tired of ordinary sweet and satisfying novels, you might want to give it a try. Although the female lead experiences ups and downs, she ultimately achieves a peaceful and fulfilling life.

4. 4 盈 The Bountiful Lady 盈娘 Spring Is Not Green Yet春未绿Romance700k WordsCompleted Original title: Reborn into a Farming Family The Feng family had been refugees for three generations. With shallow roots, they had endured endless contempt. Only by Yingniang's father's generation, after countless hardships, had they finally acquired farmland and earned him the degree of provincial graduate. Their lives had only just begun to improve. Who could have expected that, while the poor go unnoticed even in a busy city and the rich find distant relatives even in the deepest mountains, 28.7kFavorites37.1kClicks/ch46.3kGifts

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   The female lead appears calm on the surface but is actually very principled and shrewd. She is resolute, has strong moral values, and is not driven by romance. The story focuses on domestic life and everyday matters. The male lead has less screen time and appears later in the story.

5. 5 非 Unwillingly Talented in Both Virtue and Art 非自愿德艺双馨 A Husband Without Wine丈夫无酒Multi-Orientation378k WordsOngoing I transmigrated with a System! Feng Qichuan plunges headfirst into the entertainment industry, starting out as an extra. A successful life, here I come! Why are there thunder and lightning every time I try to become an actor?! So that’s why the System is called Virtue and Talent, Both in Full Bloom! When the public praises her as a skilled actress, Feng Qichuan smiles modestly, tears streaming inside: What acting skills? I’d rather be an apple pie… “Now that’s what you call a beauty trap. Only w 29.2kFavorites34.6kClicks/ch49.5kGifts

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   The story revolves around a female protagonist with a somewhat detached personality in the entertainment industry. The focus is primarily on her career, with the system having a relatively minor presence. Her romantic partner is currently unknown. (Currently updating)

6. 6 在 Shattering the Void in the Song Dynasty [Wuxia Crossover] 在大宋破碎虚空[综武侠] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] A lilac knot on a hibiscus sash, no pearls tied there, but a treasured blade. □□秀 has three secrets to walking the path of shattering the void: 1. A martial art called The Void Scripture (her golden finger, obviously!) 2. A male lead. If there's a chance to fall off a cliff, count me in too. (Er Kang hand.JPG) 3. She's a genius (For real?) She joined Little Cold Mountain Temple. By day she swept up fallen leaves; by night she was in an infinite-flow story. Life was peaceful. Later 86.2kFavorites93.3kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   These are slow-paced transmigration stories, mostly based on Jin Yong and Gu Long novels, with a few by Wen Ruian. The female protagonist gradually becomes a master through martial arts training, and each story has admirers, most of whom are unrequited lovers.

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