Winter 2026 Reading Log 26冬扫文记录

1. 1 版 Copyright Channel: Author Interviews 版权频道作者访谈 Original Web Editor原创网编辑169k WordsOngoing Interviews with celebrity authors from the Copyright Channel, updates on authors, publishing news, and more. Theme: 123 11.9kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch398Gifts

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   I haven't had much time or been in the mood to read online novels for the past few months or recently. I'll slowly catch up on the book reviews over the next week. The number of people following me is surprisingly large, which is a bit overwhelming. To reiterate, most of my reviews here are of the free chapters and do not represent my overall opinion or attitude towards the work or the author. (Jinjiang's follower system is so aggressive; I still don't know who's following me or why, which makes me really uneasy. Please don't mind these long, rambling thoughts that were originally meant to be self-talk, and if you do, please don't take them too seriously [hands clasped in prayer]) The author interviews at the beginning and end of the book list are for explanatory purposes. I've read some of these interviews and found them quite good; I learned a lot from the experiences of professional authors, so they're worth reading.

2. 2 侵 (Zerg) Erosion （虫族）侵蚀 CogitoDanmei (BL)28k WordsOngoing The military Zerg Marshal Albert holds absolute power, and the first thing he does every morning is plot a rebellion. Sensing trouble, the Church decides to urgently marry off a male Zerg to him to keep him under control. Albert calmly says, "I already have someone." A little husband he picked up just yesterday. Shang Lue, once a genius hailed as the Empire's morning star, has now become the disgrace of his family. A contract later, Albert keeps this F-rank good-for-nothing well fed and com 156Favorites758Clicks/ch347Gifts

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   I deliberately added it last to put it at the top. After reading this story last year, I was surprised to find that if it were finished, it might become my number one BL novel… This is a very personal taste, not universally applicable, because what suits you best is the best. This story is practically a pig-butchering scam tailor-made for me… I've typed a lot but don't know how to evaluate it. Anyway, I've already written a long review and conveyed it to the author, so… I won't say more! It must be pointed out that the more a work resonates with a reader's personal experience, the more "outrageous" it becomes. Therefore, this is definitely a piece with many "outrageous" points in the general sense. Everyone has their own favorite chocolate; if I enjoy it like a drug adrenaline kick, it doesn't mean others won't die from it. So, if you get poisoned, it only means you were irresponsible, not that food safety is compromised. Please do your own research and risk management before reading. If you're interested, the author is serializing this story on AO3, FW, and US-based platforms. The author and the work share the same name, so you can choose whichever method is most convenient for you. I sincerely hope more people can see this story, so please support the author!

3. 3 自 My Wife is Raised by Myself 自己的老婆自己养 Guan Nini关尼尼Danmei (BL)425k WordsCompleted Jiang Yi was the son of the Lu family’s chauffeur. When he was six, he was brought to the Lu household and became the young master Lu Li’s little shadow. Rumor had it that the Lu family’s young master had a terrible temper, which worried Jiang Yi’s father. Later, he saw the pampered young master Lu kneeling on the floor, frowning as he warmed the feet of Jiang Yi’s frail younger son before putting his socks on. Lu Li had been ill-tempered since childhood. Then, when he was six, he met J 443.8kFavorites793.5kClicks/ch323.9kGifts

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   I've read a few chapters and it's quite cute; it's one of the more palatable types of stories about cubs that I enjoy.

4. 4 共 The Law of Resonance [Sentinel and Guide] 共鸣法则[哨向] Shu Ying书樱Danmei (BL)858k WordsCompleted [Power Couple / Scheming, Stoic Sentinel vs. Cool, Stubborn Guide / Setting details in the author’s note of Chapter 1] Xia Ye has a secret. As a Dark Guide, one seen only once in a century, he has two spirit companions. His fierce snow leopard is invincible. During the entrance assessment, it took down every new student single-handedly, making Xia Ye famous throughout the Alliance Military Academy. Everyone says Xia Ye keeps to himself and is a lone wolf. Only Xia Ye knows that his true spirit 91.7kFavorites132.1kClicks/ch36.4kGifts

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   I hadn't even thought about reading it; I only realized I'd actually read it after seeing the synopsis. I probably read four or five chapters? (I just checked and it's actually ten chapters!), Which means there's really too little information. It's already half the word count of the free chapters, and it's stuck in the same location and event the whole time, without offering any major plot points. My strongest impression is that the protagonist likes garlic butter fried chicken? There's one chapter that keeps mentioning garlic butter, so it seems the author himself wants to eat it. However, garlic butter is really delicious and I like it a lot. Another major problem I've always felt is that the template-based copywriting popular on Jinjiang Literature City is that all the information that should be revealed in the main text is already in the copy. What's the difference between reading the copy and reading the main text? It greatly diminishes the reading experience. For example, the two spiritual entities of the protagonist could clearly be a climax later on, and the copy makes that so clear, even mentioning it shortly at the beginning. The explanation of the cause is far too simplistic; even Douluo Continent doesn't write like that.

5. 5 可 Adorable Allergen 可爱过敏原 Zhi Chu稚楚Danmei (BL)565k WordsCompleted Ever since his dad brought home an adorable mixed-race little boy when Song Yu was six, his life has been completely taken over by this clingy kid who can barely speak Chinese. Lele in kindergarten: “Brother Xiaoyu, my classmate said he has a pretty sister-in-law. What's a sister-in-law?” Song Yu: “Your brother's wife.” Lele: “No! I don't want a sister-in-law!” Song Yu: “...” Lele: “I'll be your sister-in-law!” (Something's not quite right here...) Song Yu: “Please study Chinese family relations 1.2MFavorites1.1MClicks/ch938.6kGifts

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   I don't know what kind of connection I have with Ms. Zhichu, but I've inexplicably followed the serialization of almost every one of her books. This time, I reread a few scenes that caught my attention, and that's when I realized that Ms. Zhichu also wrote this kind of "school-wide explosion" literature… However, the handling is clearly a bit more sophisticated than most people who use this meme, but not by much. The biggest problem is that it gets too immersed in these descriptions. When the author spends too much ink and too much detail describing an ongoing action or event, the event itself becomes distorted, and the feeling conveyed to the author loses its grounded reality. Only 10% of such descriptions contribute to the so-called writing style; the remaining 90% actually hinder the reader from obtaining information. However, judging from the new text, the author hasn't solved this problem; in fact, it's gotten worse. "Starry Moments" is almost a pro-max version of this writing style.

6. 6 嚣 Arrogance 嚣张 Wu Zhe巫哲Danmei (BL)552k WordsCompleted Campus romance. HE. Cover art thanks to @Lian Xiaozhu! Theme: 871.7kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1MGifts

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   I've lost count of how many times I've read it. This is one of my top 3 favorite 50% off books. It's truly one of the most swoon-worthy protagonists I've ever created (in my opinion, it's unparalleled). There's not much more to say, okay, okay.

7. 7 悬 Hanging Sun 悬日 Zhi Chu稚楚Danmei (BL)589k WordsCompleted Ning Yixiao thought he'd never see Su Hui again. Until the hotel gave him the wrong key card. He opened the door and found Su Hui lying alone on the bed, wearing a sleep mask and calling someone else's name. “You're back so soon...” Impulsively, he pulled off Su Hui's sleep mask, but regretted it the moment their eyes met. After six years apart, their reunion should have been a little more dignified. · -“At least on the pedestrian bridge on 42nd Street, when we had nothing, we once had a setting 842.2kFavorites669.1kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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   I reread the free chapters, and I still don't think there's much to say. Just the fact that Teacher Zhichu keeps calling them cats and dogs is enough to leave me speechless.

8. 8 她 Her Mountains, Her Seas 她的山，她的海 Fu Hua扶华Baihe (GL)227k WordsCompleted “A pond is a pool of stagnant water. Would a fish choose to live in it?” “Yes.” (You Yu × Chi Tang, campus romance) Theme: Love knows no bounds of status or gender 570.3kFavorites461.3kClicks/ch287.1kGifts

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   The top spot on the leaderboard is absolutely justified! Although I only read the free chapters, I especially loved two scenes: Xiao Chi buying underwear for Xiao You and Xiao You filling a hot water bottle for Xiao Chi—both incredibly delicate details. Some say this is purely about friendship, and I have nothing to say about that. It's as if non-sexualized emotions aren't love; isn't that a form of sexual bullying?!

9. 9 影 The Film Emperor 影帝 So Very Much, So Very Slowly漫漫何其多Danmei (BL)301k WordsCompleted An actor on top and a young rising star on the bottom A story of mutual pursuit ^^ Sweetness level: ++++++ Recommended: Qianhe’s new novel, A cocky, show-off baby bird on top x a petty, vengeful, silver-tongued schemer on the bottom -> Containing Peaches Theme: 536.7kFavorites790.7kClicks/ch312.6kGifts

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   On my second read, I finally remembered the true meaning of "slutty seme" (dominant partner)... Nowadays, the so-called "slutty seme" seem to be just intellectually deficient individuals who inexplicably engage in some lewd actions; everyone has completely forgotten that the original meaning of "slutty" is very sexual! Manman Heqiduo is one of the few authors who can write about the frivolous and dissolute nature of a "slutty seme" while still connecting it to sex. Moreover, I really enjoy the plot point where they have to deal with the power imbalance and emotional gap after they get together; resolving relationship issues is an indispensable element in classic BL (Boys' Love) stories.

10. 10 三 The Dog Days 三伏 Wu Zhe巫哲Danmei (BL)884k WordsCompleted Campus novel. Happy ending. I’ve been trying to come up with a blurb, but I just can’t… and yet I really have been trying… (Maybe I’ll never manage it. 10/17) Cover art courtesy of @Su Tu Theme: Love and warmth 438.8kFavorites430.1kClicks/ch806.9kGifts

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    I've reread it on and off countless times, occasionally opening a chapter to savor it, like eating at my favorite restaurant.

11. 11 你 Give Me a Kiss 你亲我一下 Guiding Star引路星Danmei (BL)167k WordsCompleted [My next book, Rainbow-Colored Secret Crush, is on my author page. Second chance romance + marriage first, love later A sweet story of mutual secret crushes In high school, Xie Wenxing dumped the campus heartthrob, Guan He. Six years later, Xie Wenxing is a game streamer, and Guan He is his boss. In Guan He’s memories, Xie Wenxing has always been a carefree troublemaker. Guan He gave him all the tenderness of his youth, only for Xie Wenxing to rak 365kFavorites543.6kClicks/ch143.6kGifts

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    I reread the free chapters and realized how old-fashioned it really is... So old-fashioned that I'm speechless!

12. 12 无 Pollution-Free, Harmless 无污染、无公害 priestRomance487k WordsCompleted “When I was a kid, the last line of my essays was always, ‘I aspire to become someone useful to society.’ I probably made that resolution twenty or thirty times a semester. I never meant a word of it.” “Only when I grew up did I realize that being harmless to society is already the greatest achievement of my life.” The martial arts alliance leader is in a foul mood after working late and nearly working himself to death. He refuses to organize the next annual martial arts tournament. The descend 283.3kFavorites427.1kClicks/ch568.9kGifts

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    For a week, I read a bit of this on my way to work and before bed. But towards the end of the free chapters, the so-called "classroom vibe" made it hard to continue! However, after reading this, I realized I'd never really thought about what the "modern martial arts" tag meant before. It's exactly what it sounds like! I also really like the female lead created by P-jie; both main characters are so thin and slender, which makes my obsession with thinness irresistible. I'll take another look when I have time.

13. 13 狙 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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    The author is very skilled at writing web novels; the hooks kept falling one after another, and before I knew it, it was 4 AM that day. For the past two or three months, no novel had captivated me so much, even moving me a little. I've discovered I particularly love stories that begin with the protagonist being transported to a new environment and their entire life being transformed. I always find myself unable to put a story down after reading one with this kind of opening! Perhaps it falls into my comfort zone—a road trip story? But when I saw the chapter where the female and male leads inexplicably and without warning got together, I was completely stunned. Seriously, is this some kind of heterosexual relationship?! I was reading until 4 AM, and then this shocking revelation made me want to vomit blood, so I never read any further.

14. 14 花 Figure Skating: I'm Better Suited for the Olympics 花滑 我还是更适合参加奥运 Jun Xing菌行Danmei (BL)937k WordsCompleted “When you test how hard a piece of glass is, it is destined to shatter. In other words, once suspicion begins, the verdict is already in.”, Cicada Woman This was written in 2020. I couldn't predict that someone would land a 4A in 2022, or that a Japanese skater would announce a relationship that year. If I really had the gift of prophecy, I'd rather predict lottery numbers than other people's love lives. Our country's top male figure skater is a steady competitor who delivers outstanding perfo 264.9kFavorites588.7kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    Another Winter Olympics cycle has begun, and another rewatch! Even after so many years and countless rewatches, I still find myself shedding tears for those scenes?! However, this time I also noticed some shortcomings due to the limitations imposed by the era and the author's ability to capture the overwhelming emotions. But I still need more competitive articles like this!

15. 15 开 The Beginning 开端 Pray Lord祈祷君Romance258k WordsCompleted I'm trapped on a bus. I have to do my best to survive. Infinite flow + confined space + mystery-solving. The author's completed historical novels: Transmigrating as the Old Madam of a Duke's Mansion: Rejuvenated in My Old Age Transmigrating as Mulan, the Female Heroine Who Retired from the Army: Mulan Has No Elder Brother A king who can see the players: The King Is in Perfect Health Transmigrating as Ma Wencai, the antagonist in The Butterfly Lovers: Everyone Loves Ma Wencai Modern novels: S 245.5kFavorites307.9kClicks/ch70.5kGifts

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    There's a reason why this adaptation of "Instinct" has achieved such great success. When I read it a few years ago, I thought it was just ordinary and quickly put it aside. But when I reread the first few chapters this time, I felt that the author's skill was profound. The information was revealed to the reader layer by layer, like an onion, through the previous cycles. The way the information was presented was very sophisticated and gradual. It looks ordinary, but it is very eye-catching and easy to understand. You can immediately enter the state created by the author, which is not easy at all.

16. 16 耳 My Ears Say They Want to Meet You 耳朵说它想认识你 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance78k WordsCompleted The print edition of this book will be released on September 24. See my Weibo @Qibao Su Feihuaduo for the link. Blurb Putao heard a voice that made her fall head over heels. She couldn't sleep at night. The next day, she secretly sent the owner of the voice a private message: I didn't mean to bother you. My ears said they wanted to get to know you. - Cheng Su met a girl with nerves of steel. She wouldn't take no for an answer until he gave her his WeChat, and then she wanted him to send her vo 242.9kFavorites558kClicks/ch26kGifts

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    I was halfway through reading "Sniper Butterfly" when I opened the author's page and realized it was you?! This should be the first book by this author I've ever read; I really love reading online voice acting... Looking back at this book now, it really feels like a #domesticroromance!

17. 17 当 After I Accidentally Connected to a Stranger's Bluetooth on the Subway 当我在地铁上误连别人的手机蓝牙后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance69k WordsCompleted This work has been signed for a print edition, which goes on presale on March 18. For details, see my Weibo account @QibaoSuFeihuatebieduo. -Hi, want to listen to music? A man and a woman meet by chance; No VIP status. All that matters is making it sweet. (Friendly reminder: There’s a playlist with the same name on NetEase Cloud Music.) [Additional note: All lyrics in this work are quoted from NetEase Cloud Music.] Theme: “You had me at hello” 238.5kFavorites519.3kClicks/ch50kGifts

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    I read this author's work a few years ago without knowing it, and it was a significant improvement over the online voice acting book. It seems to have quite a great atmosphere; the author is very good at capturing the subtle flirtations and tender feelings between people of the opposite sex. You can tell the author is quite fond of and skilled at romance.

18. 18 帝 The Emperor’s Spoils (Rebirth) 帝王的战利品（重生） Gray Valley灰谷Danmei (BL)544k WordsCompleted In her first life, she chose her childhood sweetheart, the passionate and forthright one she cherished most, and her life ended in failure. In her second life, she chose the lofty, aloof, and proud one she admired from afar, and it still ended in a Bad End. When Marquis Yun awoke from his long dream, he decided he wanted neither of them. His reborn childhood sweetheart and the one he admired from afar were both panicking. Marquis Yun focused on his career, working diligently to change the fate o 211.6kFavorites302.9kClicks/ch196.5kGifts

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    I've read a few chapters and it's alright. It's a slow-burn, gradual story. The author writes in a very traditional, classical style, with precise word choice and sentence structure, reminiscent of *Dream of the Red Chamber*.

19. 19 工 Industrial Cultivation [Livestream] 工业修真[直播] Lin Zhilu林知落Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Satisfaction of Beating Up Scum, titled Starry Lighthouse, will be available for preorder on May 1! Please show it lots of support! The cover and character art for this edition are beautiful, and there are lots of bonus items and autographs too. If you're interested, follow me on Weibo (username: A Cool ID). Mwah~ After a little mishap, small-time streamer Zhu Changyang transmigrates to the cultivation world. The bad news: He's broke, has no sect, and has no cultivation 176.9kFavorites287.8kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    I watched the beginning, but didn't remember much. I'll watch it again when I have a chance.

20. 20 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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    After reading "Sniper Butterfly" and then the author's new novel, I found the male lead's character quite stylish. However, after reading ten chapters, I lost patience and skipped to the free chapters. In the end, I felt there wasn't much of a change, unlike "Sniper Butterfly," where each chapter was engaging and offered new developments.

21. 21 星 The First Guide in the Interstellar World 星际第一向导 Spirit of the Butterfly蝶之灵Danmei (BL)564k WordsCompleted The story is complete. Please add my next novel, Game Developer in Another World, to your library! When the human base B-73 is attacked by alien creatures and suffers devastating casualties, the Falcon Special Forces are sent to the rescue. In a basement piled high with junk, Lu Zexuan finds a strange boy. The boy is pale and thin. His beautiful eyes, one black and one red, show no reaction, and a palm-sized white fox spirit lies dying at his feet. A badly wounded Guide. Lu Zexuan immediately ta 164.4kFavorites199.2kClicks/ch138.4kGifts

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    I simply can't believe the data for this book. It's written by a veteran author, yet the rating doesn't even reach 9, which speaks volumes. It's written like #WakingUpTheWorld'sIntelligenceDroppedBy100WhileTheSubjectRemainsUnchanged, I'm stunned. This kind of setting relies on the author providing information and establishing the overall environment, but the way it's written—so simplistic, minimalist, and intellectually degraded—is like using a pretty chicken as Wallace. I'm speechless.

22. 22 向 The Guide Really Doesn’t Want to Hustle [Reborn] 向导他真的不想卷[重生] Banquet Night Carp宴夜鲤Danmei (BL)937k WordsCompleted [Please add my upcoming novel, I’m in Mourning, So Stay Away!] [Relentless|hardworking|bking Sentinel gong x medical miracle|laid-back king|genius Guide shou] A Sentinel/Guide novel. The carefully revised version is available exclusively on Jinjiang. Lu Jinchao awakens as a Guide at the advanced age of twenty-four. Surrounded by underage classmates who are frantically overachieving, he feels completely out of place. He tops his major classes thanks to perfect scores in mental guidance and shield 160.6kFavorites252.6kClicks/ch297kGifts

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    It's alright, the uke is a Mary Sue, but there's a whole school-wide explosion of literature, and it's a completely unnecessary and illogical design. The seme defeats the entire school in a day of free agency, ending up covered in blood, just to buy the uke breakfast in front of everyone after he's been working on experiments all night. And this is even the first time they've been together. The gunshots in Lexington sound so ridiculous to me?

23. 23 我 Can I Pet Your Spiritual Form? 我能RUA你的精神体吗 Green Plum Jam青梅酱Danmei (BL)487k WordsCompleted The military's Eastern and Western towers have been at odds for a long time, and the two newcomers joining this year only add fuel to the fire. The top Sentinel recruit and the top Guide recruit fought on the day they arrived at camp, nearly destroying the entire training ground. From then on, the names "Eastern Li Zhuang, Western Qi Yan" spread far and wide. Everyone is waiting to see when the two newly minted troublemakers will fight again after their spirit companions fully awaken. Then come 137.5kFavorites191.2kClicks/ch120.3kGifts

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    I found this kind of gay fiction where the protagonist pretends to be a bad student, and that's my guilty pleasure. However, the writing became increasingly haphazard towards the end, failing to balance the plot and the romance. The scene where the high compatibility between the two main characters was revealed—which should have caused a school-wide sensation—was handled very uneventfully. The introduction of the secondary couple later felt forced, suggesting the author's intention to enrich the overall narrative was greater than the couple's actual relationship.

24. 24 双 Twin Omegas Swap Lives! 双O互换人生了！ Banquet Night Carp宴夜鲤Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted 134.2kFavorites214.3kClicks/ch216.6kGifts

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    Wow, author... Actually, this author is quite good at setting up this kind of world, but they really love writing so many awkward scenes. I'm particularly terrified of this technique of using awkwardness as a source of humor because I'm extremely afraid of awkwardness. Seeing plots like this makes me unable to trust that this author can provide me with a comfortable reading experience.

25. 25 少 The Girl's Wild Dog 少女的野犬 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance384k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. [A modern romance about rekindled love, interspersed with school-day memories] 1. Everyone at Xuande Private High knew that Geng Ye had four major sins: Blond hair, a motorcycle, tattoos, and a revolving door of girlfriends. Everyone said that no matter how handsome a scumbag like him was, he was bound to become a delinquent sooner or later. Geng Ye thought so too. Even he never imagined that one day, for a girl named Biezhi, he'd dye 123.8kFavorites162.7kClicks/ch76.8kGifts

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    I endured it until everyone finally couldn't stand her anymore.

26. 26 烈 Blazing Fire Melts Gold 烈火熔金 The Cat in Blue-and-White Underwear蓝白内裤的猫Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted "The next-door novel, Don’t Keep Trying to Mark Betas, is now underway" * Nero is the disabled, ruthless villainous tyrant Alpha in the beloved harem classic The Passion of the Holy Son. When he wakes up one day, he discovers that he’s been bound to a system. System: Maintain your tyrant persona + rack up the hatred of the protagonist’s love interests xN + get killed by them working together, and the mission is complete. Fail, and you’ll trigger a random plot punishment! Nero: . Nero: Oh. * 120.5kFavorites138.8kClicks/ch362.4kGifts

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    I couldn't put it down after reading it twice, haha, it was so satisfying! This uke is truly amazing; this is how a uke-sugar baby story should be written! Personally, I think the essence of a uke-sugar baby lies in the fact that the uke must possess a willpower superior to everyone else in the story—his will must be able to command the story's progress and development. Otherwise, it cannot be called a uke-sugar baby. Therefore, it's clear that most uke-centric stories on the market are just uke-grandmother stories, not uke-sugar baby stories. A uke-sugar baby must portray the uke as a tyrant, who not only oppresses others but also himself, treating others and himself as mere objects. He uses his rotten heart and broken body as bargaining chips to push his will to achieve his desires and the story's ending. In this way, a perfect uke-sugar baby is created.

27. 27 向 Is the Guide Reborn? 向导是不是重生的 Neither Here Nor There不间不界Danmei (BL)365k WordsCompleted (The author's new ongoing novel, A Guide's Lowbrow Deal, is a Sentinel-Guide story with a gong-focused pairing. Please check it out if you're interested, thanks.) Sentinel shou: There's something I need to confess to you. Guide gong: Good timing. We just finished marking each other, so whatever you confess, I'll have to accept it. Sentinel shou: Actually, I'm reborn. Guide gong: Oh, that's all? Then I'll confess something too. I'm from another world. Sentinel shou: Huh? Guide gong: The world we' 113kFavorites202.5kClicks/ch44.9kGifts

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    I found that even after reading the free chapters, I still didn't quite understand the synopsis. Actually, the male lead's character design is quite good and belongs to my preferred category, but unfortunately, the story progresses too slowly. The entire twenty free chapters are set in the same environment and event. Even infinite flow novels wouldn't be written like this. Furthermore, the author's writing is so... Strange. All the information is presented vaguely, making it as difficult to understand as a synopsis. The supporting characters all seem like men in black, and the protagonist is also unpredictable. It made me almost suspect that I had dyslexia.

28. 28 绅 The Gentleman's Servant 绅士的仆人 Fat Granules脂肪颗粒Danmei (BL)272k WordsCompleted Blurb: This story is about a gentleman and his personal valet in the late 18th century... New novel: Paper People Link: http://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=2320951 Theme: 101.3kFavorites168.7kClicks/ch41.2kGifts

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    Some books are good in a subtle way, like this one. The reading experience is exceptionally smooth; before reading this, I hadn't been able to get into any online novels for about two or three months. And I really love this kind of story—love doesn't need explanation; it's just that love happens as if fate has intervened. It's very classic. Handsome bottom (though I didn't quite see it) and girl top, extra points!

29. 29 美 American High School Sweetheart 美高甜心 Murdering the Moon谋杀月亮Danmei (BL)429k WordsCompleted [#International Romance #Younger Puppy #PDF Literature #Size Difference] [Recommending my wife’s nonhuman novel, The Widower’s Secret, by Chang Mao Ju] This story: ABC fake sweetheart, real mad dog × fiercely self-assured small-town exam ace Xi Yue had barely broken up with his ex-boyfriend when his funding for studying abroad was cut off. As luck would have it, just when he needed a solution, an agent messaged him to ask whether he was interested in a quick-paying job. Xi Yue: Thanks, but I’m 96.7kFavorites77.1kClicks/ch136.3kGifts

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    This article made me realize that using internet memes is a skill that many people lack, like this author. The way the memes are used here is... Oh my god, it's not like writing a college entrance exam essay, why be so rigidly focused on the topic? It's not humorous, it just adds to the awkwardness. The worst thing an author can do is let the reader know that this is what you really want to say, not what your character really wants to say. In addition, I personally do not appreciate a gay man dyeing his hair pink if he is neither an idol nor a gamer. And this is actually the Queen being the bottom! If I ever open it again, I'll definitely check where the Queen starts.

30. 30 游 The Game Got 100 Million 游戏搞到一个亿[网游] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Complete, with bonus chapters] [The cover art features an artist's model] They say the globally popular game Conquer the World has a hidden achievement: Whoever finds the “Imperial Jade Seal” wins 100 million RMB. Ying Long used to be an ordinary player who had just missed out on a fortune. But on the game's tenth anniversary, she was reborn. If you don't seize an opportunity when it presents itself, you'll regret it. She was determined to claim that windfall. Sigh, money is hard to earn. It 93.1kFavorites121.4kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    I've read the beginning, and it's alright. The world-building is quite extensive and well-developed. I'll watch it again when I have time.

31. 31 骤 Sudden Fall 骤落 Ji Jing几京Danmei (BL)337k WordsCompleted Tattoo artist x male college student Theme: Love may be separated by mountains and seas, but mountains and seas can be overcome. 73.4kFavorites82.7kClicks/ch50.1kGifts

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    Looking back, I realize it does have a touch of domestic romance, but nowadays, even this kind of domestic romance is hard to come by. I think what's indispensable for modern urban gay men is this kind of ambiguity that makes people feel both uncomfortable and incredibly comfortable, agonizingly agonizing.

32. 32 雄 99% of Male Insects Are Human 雄虫99%都是人类 Neither Here Nor There不间不界Danmei (BL)400k WordsCompleted (Also: My new novel, The Guide Must Follow the Script, starts in early September. Top-focused. A wheelchair-using beauty Guide who transmigrates into a book × a fierce, doglike Sentry who comes back from the dead. If you're interested, please add it to your reading list!!!) Story blurb: The top is thrilled to transmigrate into a world of insect people, where the sex ratio is wildly skewed and class divisions are stark. He's relieved to have become a male insect, so he won't have t 71.2kFavorites127.3kClicks/ch49.8kGifts

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    It's better than the Sentinel by the same author. The interactions between the two main characters and the supporting characters in the beginning, without any sexual undertones, were very comfortable to read. It's a very cute queer family story! I still can't understand the copy.

33. 33 请 Please Control Your Guide Essence 请控制住你的向导素 Green Plum Jam青梅酱Danmei (BL)262k WordsCompleted Ying Xize is the youngest research expert in the Xenomorph Research Group and is widely known as an icy beauty. Few people know he has another identity: the original subject of Project X. The most effective weapons for killing xenomorphs are all the products of countless experiments performed on him. He is the hidden god working behind the xenomorph front lines. Ying Xize is like a night raven perched atop the highest watchtower, noble and untouchable. But with a danger rating of SSS+, he is ke 69.2kFavorites79.6kClicks/ch18.2kGifts

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    I read the free chapters but can't remember anything. However, the chapter summaries give a good indication of the story's genre; there are tons of stories like this, where the gender-swapped romance is the type that's popular.

34. 34 别 Don't Even Think About Tricking Me Into Confessing!! 别想骗我表白！！ Liu Chu流初Danmei (BL)249k WordsCompleted [Bonus extra chapters released from time to time] [Recommending a friend’s story: “Pretending to Be an Alpha in an All-Alpha Boy Band” by Xingqi Shi] [New story “Bro, You’re Not Allowed to Hit My Husband!!” is currently updating. Visit my author page to try it out ^^] As a socially anxious person, Wen Chi was naturally afraid of extroverts like his classmate Tan Xubai. Tan Xubai was handsome, smart, emotionally intelligent, a big name on campus, and practically perfect in every way. Wen Chi co 66.8kFavorites49.7kClicks/ch96.5kGifts

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    I've discovered that I really enjoy comedic stories with anime/manga elements; in fact, I'd say the only comedic stories I enjoy are in this style. They're so incredibly enjoyable to read! The young couple is so cute, and I felt wonderful for the two days I read this story. These days, there aren't many online novels that can bring such pure joy... This alone deserves five stars.

35. 35 向 The Guide Must Follow the Script 向导要听剧本的话 Neither Here Nor There不间不界Danmei (BL)479k WordsCompleted [If you enjoy this novel, please also support the follow-up in my author’s column, The Guide’s Indecent Deal. It will begin at the end of January 2024. Thank you~] The top transmigrates into a novel and becomes an influential Guide who is paralyzed from the waist down, dark and perverse, and beautiful as a fairy And, most importantly, impotent. The novel tells him that if he follows the plot and makes sure all the important events and the ending remain unchanged, he’ll be given a healthy body a 64.5kFavorites110.1kClicks/ch93.9kGifts

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    This is the least impressive book by this author that I've read. I don't like how the author provides solutions to all problems for comedic purposes. Copywriting is really a big problem.

36. 36 赛 Cyber Jianghu: No Tolerance for Nonsense 赛博江湖，专治不服 Lin Fengzao林风早Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Please add my upcoming novel, I'm Done Pretending, I'm the Martial God, to your reading list. The blurb is at the end. Classical architecture stood amid neon lights, bright red lanterns hung along the streets and alleys, and the air shimmered with every color. Blade-wielding warriors in powered armor walked along the border of shadow and light. The Beggars' Sect, Tang Clan, Zhenji Sect, Nine Venoms Cult, Hehuan Sect... All kinds of sects gathered in the Mecha Alliance, fighting as teams in the 63.3kFavorites71.6kClicks/ch117.4kGifts

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    This is a standard writing style used in online novels, and its functionality is far too strong. Whether it's the initial introduction by a passerby to give the protagonist their first impression, or the repeated use of passersby to extensively introduce and present the world-building to the protagonist and readers, the purpose of everything is so obvious. While it's true that the first three chapters of an online novel are functional chapters, and each functional chapter contains functional paragraphs, when readers can clearly see the function of more than three functional paragraphs in a story, it becomes extremely…boring. It's very standard, but this isn't writing a proper essay… Furthermore, in either the first or second chapter, there's a point about a passerby girl's skirt being lifted by a motorcycle, and her exasperated reaction of rolling her eyes. If this were a male-oriented novel, I might tolerate it, but why bring up this detail in a female-oriented novel? It has absolutely no connection to the later plot; it's just a digression used to create setting. Perhaps the author wrote it unintentionally and without any deeper meaning, but even unintentionally including such a detail raises more questions.

37. 37 失 The Lost Continent 失落大陆 Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance207k WordsCompleted A lost continent, a civilization of strange beings A romance between a human girl and an inhuman creature^^ Theme: Self-reliance and strength. 51.7kFavorites161.4kClicks/ch14kGifts

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    Amazing, powerful, awe-inspiring, astonishing. A true superhuman, exceptionally so. What surprises me even more is the author's ability to craft such an imaginative and astonishing story in such plain, documentary-style language. After reading a dozen chapters, I was so disgusted and terrified I couldn't continue. To write like this, and to write it so well, is truly admirable. A story that is extremely thought-provoking… And I actually read the author's book "Back to Junior High" back in my third year of junior high.

38. 38 美 American Beauty, 1960s 美国丽人1960s Spring Scenery三春景Romance768k WordsCompleted Female Lead's Perspective: A 21st-century Chinese office worker is reborn in mid-20th-century America, but doesn't regain her past-life memories until she's 17, after an accident. The good news: it's not a bad era. Aside from a few high-tech conveniences, she can live a life that's basically modern. The bad news: to avoid being at the mercy of others and to go to college, she's going to marry a man she's known for just three days. Ah... well... Male Lead's Perspective: Love at first sight @￥%%* 38.7kFavorites45kClicks/ch64.6kGifts

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    The beginning was solid; the supporting characters guide the reader's perspective on the female lead, using a small detail to develop her appearance in the first impression. I liked this approach; the female lead is very beautiful. Even more ingenious is having the protagonist make an initial appearance with a supporting character/reader while performing an action. This imbues the character's charm with dynamism from the start, rather than being static. I think a major criterion for judging a character's vitality is whether their charm is fluid and three-dimensional. I hadn't considered how to achieve this before, but now I realize a clever and simple method: like this author, keep the character in motion while creating a static image. Many stories about submissive characters are bad because once the submissive character is static, the scene freezes, the character becomes a paper doll, and everything becomes a stiff, formulaic performance. However, after reading the comments section where this author is quite controversial, and everyone calling her a "female lead submissive," I understand everything… If submissive characters were like this, I wouldn't be unable to read anything now.

39. 39 2 Twenty-One 21岁 priest2k WordsCompleted A Birthday Story for Xia Xiaohei Theme: 36.7kFavorites519.3kClicks/ch7.1kGifts

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    I've seen this before too. It's a 21st birthday greeting that Priest wrote for a friend. If you're around that age, you'll probably find it quite relatable.

40. 40 第 Summer of the Seventh Year 第七年夏 Spring Longing and Strong Wine春怀酒浓Danmei (BL)285k WordsCompleted Portuguese translator shou × younger mixed-race gong Road-trip story, happy ending When Jiang Shouyan went to Lisbon to clear his head, he met a mixed-race man. Wild, free-spirited, and in great shape. The man dragged his surfboard over to Jiang Shouyan, who was sunbathing on the beach, and asked in perfect Mandarin, “Chinese?” Only later did Jiang Shouyan find out that the man was his landlord. Cheng Zaiye only rented his house to Chinese tourists. He always kept wine and fresh Portuguese eg 36kFavorites25.9kClicks/ch30kGifts

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    I read the free chapter but don't remember much about it. I recall the scenery was quite nice; I usually read this type of story as a travel advertisement.

41. 41 湛 Azure 湛蓝 Qu Xiaogu曲小蛐Romance26k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Tang Ran changed to her father’s surname and took the name Lan Ting. A year later, she returned to China and met Luo Zhan. That summer, the sky was a deep blue. Seven years later, the little darling of the Luo family finally sneaked back home. 1. A parallel-world story to Don’t Cry 2. Short story, completed Theme: Deep blue. Zhan from Luo Zhan, and blue from Lan Ting. 33.5kFavorites110.7kClicks/ch828Gifts

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    Why did I watch this for no reason?

42. 42 对 Against A 对A Returning Geese in Falling Snow归鸿落雪Danmei (BL)240k WordsCompleted Originally titled: What a coincidence, you’ve become an Omega too Question: What should you do when you start school and discover that you and your Alpha roommate share the same omega boyfriend? Answer: Dump the cheating omega and consider your Alpha roommate instead. Si Yun and Xie Tianhe met for the first time when they were both cheated on by the same omega. Later, they became roommates and couldn’t stand each other. Until they were assigned a top-secret mission, and Si Yun discovered that X 33.3kFavorites58.7kClicks/ch14.6kGifts

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    The author's progress is immediately apparent; the writing style can only be described as simple, concise, and minimalist. You can put it down without any regrets, no matter which chapter you start from.

43. 43 恋 Stay Out of the Lovestruck's Business [Entertainment Industry] 恋爱脑的事你少管[娱乐圈] Crisp Thin Moon酥薄月Danmei (BL)788k WordsCompleted Li Tingzhou is a second-rate singer who can’t write songs unless he’s in love. He has his own explanation for his extensive romantic history: “Buying a song costs anywhere from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. All I have to do to date someone is give them my feelings. Isn’t that just good budgeting?” Cui Lin is a third-generation heir to a theatrical dynasty, born with a silver spoon in his mouth. A neat freak and a compulsive perfectionist, he’s a workaholic who longs for pure, natu 28.9kFavorites25.1kClicks/ch69.2kGifts

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    This is the most agonizing story I've read in the last six months on this list. The reason is that I really love the protagonist and his career storyline, but I find the romantic subplot with the other protagonist incredibly frustrating. First of all, this author is exceptionally skilled at writing about the entertainment industry, specifically the post-pandemic Chinese entertainment scene (I think the author also has extensive experience with the Korean entertainment industry, because simply being familiar with the Chinese entertainment industry wouldn't give her this kind of feel), rather than the golden age of entertainment like the millennium, Hong Kong/Taiwan, or Hollywood. At least in this period's entertainment industry stories, I haven't seen one that resonates more with me. Reading this story, even in its Douban-style and toilet-style writing, was incredibly enjoyable; it felt like a mental spa treatment. The author is also truly skilled at managing artists, feeling like an industry insider. She doesn't flaunt her professional knowledge, but uses it to build a very solid world-building background later on. It's been a long time since I've seen such a solid and authentic entertainment industry story. Then there's this uke (bottom), who's incredibly handsome, charming, and swoon-worthy. And the way he interacts with his girlfriend is more captivating than any romance novel I've read this year. I especially love how BL (Boys' Love) works portray the protagonist's past relationships in a serious way, especially the uke, particularly since he was previously heterosexual—that's incredibly charming. Isn't this a point that's often overlooked in the "straight uke" genre...? I think it's really appealing to write about a gay man who's good at interacting with girls. Many authors wouldn't dare write like that, but when done well, it's a huge boost to his charm. Imagine such a handsome, swoon-worthy guy who's always had girlfriends, and then he gets taken advantage of by another guy—isn't that amazing? And from the seme's perspective, sometimes what you fall in love with is the moment the uke loves his girlfriend. Isn't that a kind of uke dream girl? The seme being the uke's dream girl—that's the satisfying part of the seme's story. But this top is incredibly annoying. I've finally found a third type of gay trait that I can't stand, just like having a penis and being rude: immaturity. This top's love is particularly rude, immature, and clueless. Of course, you could solve everything with a simp, but I can't help but wonder, being entangled with someone like this, 99% of the time I feel like I've committed some terrible sin...? Writing about a simp to the point where the reader feels the character being simped is incredibly unlucky is a bit much! Because this seme is so annoying, the romance is also weird and unpredictable. Sometimes the uke is incredibly queen-like towards the seme, which is very satisfying to watch. Other times, the seme is so shameless towards the uke, and he feels great about himself, even though he has no sense of boundaries. At times like these, it's so annoying that I want to vomit! But this bottom (uke) is just too handsome, I can't resist. So I read half the book while simultaneously feeling nauseous...

44. 44 浮21+ Feverish Heat 浮热 Jing Feng境风Danmei (BL)113k WordsCompleted 28.1kFavorites29.3kClicks/ch59.2kGifts

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    It's not bad, but I don't see any development. It's just a story that presents a single state and a single change in a bland way, like a fanfiction. Queendom0dog1 bonus points

45. 45 东 A Tokyo Girl's Worries 东京少女心事 Mi Jiale米迦乐Romance788k WordsCompleted [The author doesn't provide trigger warnings. If anything bothers you, don't read.] A collision of timelines! By chance, she becomes Rihui, the second daughter of the Yamaguchi family, and discovers that her elder sister is none other than the future national sweetheart and Showa-era songstress Momoe Yamaguchi, who will become famous across Asia. Rihui decides to cling tight to this golden opportunity: Big Sis, take me with you! *A heartwarming slice-of-life story, mainly about the daily lives 19.6kFavorites23.4kClicks/ch55.9kGifts

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    This author's writing is becoming increasingly casual; the two books I read before didn't have this kind of casualness in the first three chapters. But I really love this author's imagination; every book has a plot that perfectly hits my sweet spot. It's amazing.

46. 46 A21+ Alpha × 2 Winter Hibernation in the Galaxy银河冬眠Danmei (BL)244k WordsCompleted 9.4kFavorites7.3kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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    It's quite good. There aren't many mutual-top/bottom story options on the market these days, and this story creates a very magical atmosphere—a bit cold, with a watercolor-like visual style. The author is fairly good at explaining things clearly. Sometimes the plot isn't very obvious, which can be explained by style rather than writing skill. There's also a touch of humor. It's the kind of book you won't regret reading a few chapters before bed. However, I feel it has the same problem as that author on the previous list, Fang something-or-other Xuebing, who also works as a police officer. Towards the end, the narrative pacing becomes a bigger issue than anything that can be explained by style. In other words, the author's narrative style hinders the reader's ability to get information. The column also has F1 reviews, I only found out why the author changed their name after I joined?

47. 47 声21+ The Voice-Controlled Comic Artist GB 声控漫画家GB Feng Jiang Si Shui疯江肆水Romance131k WordsCompleted 9kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch9.2kGifts

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    It feels like there are just too few GB novels and the quality is... I even subscribed to them all? There are too many stereotypes starting with the inversion of traditional sexual positions, and the story presents itself as a lump of filling that's repeatedly wrapped with a new dumpling wrapper every few chapters. Many online novels suffer from this common problem; after reading such a work, readers feel as if they haven't read anything, can't remember anything, and only feel that the story is trapped in a vicious cycle.

48. 48 狮 Eleanor, the Lionheart Rose 狮心玫瑰埃莉诺 Green Rhythm青律Romance447k WordsCompleted The wizard Merlin, advisor to King Arthur, once made a prophecy about Eleanor of Aquitaine: “The eagle who tears up her contract will rejoice at building a nest for the third time.” In her previous life, she was the queen of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, and the mother of the Lionheart King; she was the empress dowager who kept two kingdoms in check, and an eternal beacon that made countless artistic treasures shine. The torment of illness kept her asleep for a long time, as if 8.1kFavorites4kClicks/ch11.5kGifts

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    This story is finally up and running! I've been really looking forward to reading it, but I've been so busy and exhausted lately that I haven't had the time to follow the updates. I'll just add it here for now. I've read all the free chapters, and it still feels like the author's usual style.

49. 49 少 The Boy Looks Back 少年回头望 Luo Says Again罗再说Danmei (BL)529k WordsCompleted [A fiery, pure-hearted, tough-as-nails heroine × a ridiculously handsome, cool guy whom heaven itself seems to favor] With senior year of high school about to begin, Ji Song completed the paperwork to leave school and set off down another path: the arts entrance exam. A mysterious big shot appeared on that path, so handsome he made people's heads spin. Everyone treated him like a legend and was afraid to approach him, but Ji Song pulled out his camera without hesitation: Hey, handsome. Can I ta 7.8kFavorites4.5kClicks/ch16kGifts

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    It's hard to believe that this is the data Luo mentioned. Has the world changed that fast? I think it's definitely worth reading. It's a genuine and trustworthy sweet romance novel. How long has it been since you've read a web novel that so perfectly captures the essence of BL (Boys' Love)? The early slice-of-life scenes are refreshingly light and easy to read, allowing you to immerse yourself in the story without needing to analyze it. While I didn't read much of the later romance, it was still very sweet, intimate, atmospheric, and adorable. The ensemble cast is also far superior to most novels that claim to feature ensemble casts in their synopses—it feels very natural and heartwarming, like a light and comfortable short anime. Some authors can write about love and everyday interactions with family and friends in a way that makes you feel they've truly loved and been happy, and are still happy now. Luo Zai Shuo is such an author, continuing to produce relatable fairy tales. The state of mind revealed in these stories is truly enviable… Furthermore, I really appreciate stories with all handsome men and beautiful women; the visuals are always pleasing to the eye. Thumbs up!

50. 50 我 Living the High Life on the Upper East Side 我在上东区豪门躺赢 Mi Jiale米迦乐Romance190k WordsCompleted Mu Lingbi, who had spent more than a decade living away from her family, is found by her biological parents and brought home to a Manhattan luxury apartment worth a fortune. Her older brother is an international superstar who'll have to go home and inherit the family fortune if he doesn't do a good job as a celebrity. Her mother is descended from European nobility and comes with an "I'm the best in the world" aura. Her father, who can casually make the world tremble with a single word, drops a b 7.7kFavorites17.3kClicks/ch5.8kGifts

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    I think I read this story back in the book list two days ago, but I didn't finish it then. I picked it up again this time and read a bit more, but I still haven't finished it. This author really has a vivid imagination.

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