Chang Ting 长亭

1. 1 女 Daughter's Bone 女儿骨 Insect虫Romance1.7M WordsCompleted ※ Weibo: Zhandou Chongchong ※ Info site: nvergu.com (The entire story is being revised starting 2026.3.15. I only take responsibility for the official version.) After the all-powerful Demon Realm Lord is executed, she is “reborn” as a young woman of an immortal sect? Once arrogant and supreme, she's now having a pretty miserable start: she has amnesia and a strange illness. If she speaks more than ten words to someone, she faints. The one piece of good news: her family dotes on her, and her l 76.5kFavorites32.7kClicks/ch114.5kGifts

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   This book was incredibly impactful, with a vast and expansive world-building. From the initial encounter between the male and female leads to their numerous breakups and reunions, the plot took completely unexpected turns. I initially thought that a story where the male and female leads get together so early would become tedious later on, but this one didn't. Later, conflicts arose due to their different social positions, leading to a separation and even a moment where the female lead punishes the male lead. She remains the strongest character, but her growth arc is very long and requires patience. The ensemble cast is also well-written; each character is vividly portrayed. My favorite characters, besides the leads Jiang Xiaoman and Ling Sichen, are Yu Shuang, Ju Yan… and of course, some particularly disgusting characters that made me furious at times. Although the ending is a happy one, it's still quite sad. I personally prefer the second ending because while the first ending recreates the original characters, I feel they are no longer the same people. The second ending is also tragic; the male lead waited so long, and our little couple suffered so much. In short, it's a very dramatic and worthwhile story.

2. 2 日 The Blue Hour After Sunset 日落后的蓝色时刻 Yan Xuejie严雪芥Romance288k WordsCompleted Physical book volumes 1–10 are now available. Details on Weibo: @Yan Xuejie Their names and their hearts can only stand side by side in one way. * No romantic feelings are depicted while they are still related by blood. Theme: Growing up together over the long years 75.5kFavorites81.2kClicks/ch36.8kGifts

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   This is a very short story. It's a story about a brother and sister who are essentially estranged. In the early stages, when the male and female leads' families are rebuilding and they are adjusting, there are many conflicts, and both sides behave somewhat badly. Later, the male lead becomes completely devoted, like a puppy. However, due to various factors, they are separated for many years. My overall impression is that it's a very bittersweet story, but the author's writing is very delicate and vivid, making it worth appreciating.

3. 3 砸 Smash All Pots and Pans To Go to School 砸锅卖铁去上学 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The second volume’s physical edition goes on sale on June 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. The first two minutes come with a limited-time autograph! For details, follow the author on Weibo: Tiantian Chijiao.] [The audiobook of the same name is now available on Ximalaya. If you’re interested, go give it a listen!] Wei San, once a top engineer, transmigrates into an out-of-school child in the interstellar age. She makes a living by scavenging trash and turning junk into treasure. Just in time for the start o 965.2kFavorites1.6MClicks/ch4.6MGifts

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   This book is truly amazing! It's my first time reading a mecha novel, and the ensemble cast is incredibly beautiful. There aren't many truly evil characters; everyone has their own stance and thoughts, and in the end, they all sacrifice for the greater good. It's a relatively light-hearted book, with the romance developing later, but the main characters are really great to watch. I especially understand Ying Xingjue's subtle thoughts, and the female lead is undoubtedly the strongest character in the entire book. Her personality is wonderful and incredibly strong; the core message is truly powerful. This book is definitely one of my top picks.

4. 4 不 Don't Go Around Picking Fights 不要乱碰瓷 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance734k WordsCompleted The physical edition of the final volume goes on presale across all platforms at 7:00 p.m. on September 23, 2023. Only 3,000 signed copies are available, and the last five minutes of the signing will be done in person. For details, follow @TiantianChijiao~ Ye Su transmigrated into a xianxia novel and settled into her new life, diligently cultivating immortality and spending her free time watching the male and female leads fall in love, break up, and get back together. Her days were pleasant and 543.1kFavorites797kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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   This book is actually quite similar to "Smash the Pot," since it's by the same author and the plot is similar. However, it wins out because the story is really good, the ensemble cast is particularly wonderful, and what attracts me most about the female lead is that she can remain calm in any situation and has her own ideas. Even though she is truly talented, our senior sister is also very stubborn. Overall, it's a good book.

5. 5 观 Notes on Watching Cranes 观鹤笔记 Her and the Lamp她与灯Romance566k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. Taking a few days off before posting the bonus chapters.] [Coming soon: The Lady Buddha and Letters to a Rose. Please add them to your reading list.] [Blurb] Deng Ying in history was convicted and died by lingchi, the slow slicing execution. Even after his death, Grand Secretary Yang Lun personally inscribed the words “Pure and Clean” for him. Yang Wan, who lives in the twenty-first century, has spent ten years studying Deng Ying, poring over every detail of his life. Ten 520.5kFavorites495.9kClicks/ch359.4kGifts

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   While reading, the plot seemed rather bland, but after finishing it, I realized how powerful its impact was; it took me a while to stop reading. The whole story left me with a lingering sense of sadness. Yingwan's love was so beautiful; both of them gave their all for each other, even at the cost of their own lives. The author's writing is also superb; I'll never forget the line, "I peek at the wounded crane through the window, just as I look up and see a spring terrace."

6. 6 灭 After Destroying the Heavenly Dao, I Became My Archrival's Junior Sister 灭了天道后我成了死对头的师妹 Returning Mountain Jade归山玉Romance448k WordsCompleted Before Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, her talent for swordsmanship had swept the entire cultivation world. Then someone came out of nowhere and stunned the world with a single sword strike, taking away her title as the strongest swordsman. After Ling Luo fell to the demonic path, the person she wanted to kill was always protected by Yue Liangze, the greatest sword cultivator of the age. After she destroyed the Heavenly Dao, laid her regrets to rest, and left herself to die, she opened her e 480.3kFavorites513.2kClicks/ch265.8kGifts

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   This one is also good. Overall, it started slowly but improved significantly. I didn't quite grasp the characters' personalities in the beginning, and the plot wasn't particularly engaging, but I was completely hooked later on. The characters are very unique; the female lead is like a tsundere kitten, and the male lead is very gentle. The female lead remains the strongest character in the entire book, and their past lives are also very interesting—are you sure you two are mortal enemies? 😏 The ending is a bit rushed, but it's beautiful and a truly delightful read.

7. 7 师 Junior Brother 师弟 Returning Mountain Jade归山玉Romance619k WordsCompleted Junior Brother Ming Li was powerful in her previous life, stronger than anyone else. Born into a top sect, she had extraordinary talent from childhood and joined the ranks of the continent's seven greatest at sixteen. She was the textbook beauty: strong and stunning, with no tragic past. Because the tragedy belonged to the people around her. From her family and friends to her fellow disciples, they were all tormented by love, hate, anger, and obsession until they wished they were dead. Rumor 387.7kFavorites386.1kClicks/ch280.2kGifts

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   This is an exceptionally good book. The female lead is still the strongest character in the entire book, practically unbelievably strong. The early parts are incredibly satisfying, especially the part where everyone's true identities are revealed. There are also satisfying moments later on, but because the main characters suffer so much, except for the female lead, it made me feel a bit sad at times. Thankfully, the ending is beautiful. However, the author mentioned that the male lead's true form appears very late, which I didn't expect... This book also features an ensemble cast, which is wonderful. There are several side couples, all very enjoyable, and each character is exceptionally well-developed. The world-building is also quite vast; everyone who finishes reading it will say that Gui Shan Yu is awesome.

8. 8 大 Great Tang Pearl-Warding Chronicle 大唐辟珠记 Meal Card饭卡Romance803k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published and will be available for preorder on June 20. Stay tuned! The Princess Wanshou of the Tang dynasty, blessed and favored by Heaven, died of illness at just seventeen. A petty thief secretly opened the eerie underground tomb, only to discover that the princess had been buried alive, a hideous mask covering her face. The imperial palace concealed deadly schemes, the court was rife with intrigue, and the martial world was in turmoil... None of that had much to 279.3kFavorites140.9kClicks/ch340.5kGifts

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   This book has a strong martial arts vibe, interspersed with detective stories. The male lead is a martial arts master but is poisoned, while the female lead, originally a princess, is framed and buried alive. She is rescued by the male lead and they go to live with her brother. The early story is rather bland, and the romance progresses slowly, but it gets interesting in the later stages as the romance develops. I personally quite liked the section about the secondary couple. Later, the female lead is captured, which is very tragic. She, Baozhu, is a character who grows and eventually saves herself. From this point on, the later parts are quite heart-wrenching. The male lead is injured and dies, the female lead returns to the palace to fight her brother for power, and later discovers that the male lead is still alive, and they finally get together. The explanation for how the male lead survived is quite reasonable in the text. The section about Guanyin slaves was particularly difficult for me; the female lead suffered terribly, and the male lead seemed to have a forced intellectual decline. Fortunately, it has a happy ending. Overall, it's quite a good read, with a completely pure love story between the male and female leads. [Heart emoji]

9. 9 剑 Sword Embracing the Moon 剑拥明月 Gardenia山栀子Romance376k WordsCompleted [Complete] - An innocent, world-weary little princess x a bold, carefree young assassin - Shang Rong was born the legitimate daughter of Prince Rong’s household. At her birth, strange celestial signs appeared, and when she was one, she was brought to the imperial palace and made Princess Mingyue. In the thirty-first year of the Chunsheng era, the emperor traveled south and was ambushed by rebels. Princess Mingyue, who had accompanied him, was separated from the imperial party and ended up in Na 269.9kFavorites259.3kClicks/ch107.4kGifts

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   This is a sweet little story about two self-destructive individuals who find redemption in each other. Both the male and female leads have very difficult lives and encounter many hardships along the way. However, I found the overall story rather mild. Their romantic relationship doesn't face many obstacles; most are due to external factors. The author's writing is excellent, the male lead has a youthful charm, and the female lead is a cute and kind girl. The ending is a happy one, and overall, I found it quite sweet.

10. 10 恰 Just as the Rain Kept Falling 恰逢雨连天 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance926k WordsCompleted [Announcement: I've opened preorders for A Lantern in Your Brow. It's a light 1v1 story, probably a historical romance, though I'm not entirely sure. If you're interested, you can add it to your collection from my author page. It opens on June 5. Thank you!] Liu Chaoming remembered that he first met Su Jin in the late spring of the twenty-third year of Jingyuan. It was always rainy that time of year. He stepped down from his sedan chair by Vermilion Bird Bridge, and she gave him a bow through 268.8kFavorites229.5kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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    As the title suggests, the author's writing is truly excellent, giving the entire book a soothing, almost melancholic feel. While it appears to be a happy ending, it actually feels like a tragic one, mainly because Ai and Yu endured half their lives to finally be together, their circumstances limiting their choices and causing my heart, as an observer, to be deeply moved. The political intrigue is also very compelling, though it becomes quite tragic after the Crown Prince's death. This book features both a male lead with a political intrigue storyline and a male lead with a romantic subplot. The author certainly created a strong sexual tension between Liu and Yu, but Ai is ultimately the most suitable for Yu, so don't ship the wrong couple!

11. 11 小 The Little Garden 小游园 Plum Blossom Knife梅子刀Romance451k WordsCompleted ◎ The print edition goes on pre-order at 7:00 p.m. on November 29. For details, see Weibo: @MeizidaoYuHaoyun He Youyuan is handsome, a little cool, a little full of himself, and convinced his good looks can make anyone do what he wants. Then he meets a top student with a sour expression. From that point on, he’s on an irreversible path to being completely wrapped around their finger. * A proud, tough little cat x an obnoxious, lovesick puppy #HePursuesHer | #ElementarySchoolBickering | #Eve 239.4kFavorites241.1kClicks/ch194.4kGifts

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    After reading this, all I can say is that pure love stories are awesome, and cat and dog themes are awesome. I wasn't initially looking for a campus romance novel, but I was drawn in by the main characters' setup. I personally love cat and dog relationships, and this one was perfect for me. The plot isn't clichéd, it's quite funny, and the author's writing is excellent. It includes many of the female lead's reflections, which I found quite meaningful. It made me think while reading, making it a very meaningful book. Definitely worth reading!

12. 12 反21+ My Villainous Classmate Is Born Under a Lucky Star 反派同窗他命带锦鲤 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance559k WordsCompleted 169.1kFavorites211.9kClicks/ch55.5kGifts

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    This book started strong but declined in quality. The beginning was incredibly funny and lighthearted, and the personalities of the male and female leads were well-developed, especially their antagonistic interactions, which were quite entertaining. However, as the main couple got together later on, it started to feel a bit cloying. While still sweet, the plot and romance weren't as engaging, so I didn't finish some of the later chapters and side stories. Overall, it's still worth reading; those who enjoy sweet stories can give it a try.

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