Why Am I Sneaking Smiles Late at Night? 深夜为何偷笑

1. 1 反 Reforming the Villain Couple's Everyday Life 反派夫妇改造日常 Day After Day日日复日日Romance755k WordsCompleted [For publication updates, follow @Jinjiang Ri Fu Ri] The Gu King Yanluo lost his battle against the Sword Venerable Xiaoyang. Mu Zhaoran, the Gu King’s Dao companion, was thrown into a pit of poisonous snakes and Gu worms alongside the despised Poisonous Yanluo, where she was subjected to the punishment of the pit of vipers. At the moment of her death, a vicious female antagonist reform System suddenly descended from the heavens. The System declared that times had changed and mindless female 167.8kFavorites169.4kClicks/ch213.6kGifts

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   Honestly, I have to say: the food is too good! The female lead, Mimi, is a well-developed character with depth and personality. Although she has a dark side, her strengths are as dazzling as the sun. Her growth storyline is quite exciting. The male lead, with his status as the legal wife, has reached the pinnacle of his mistress's behavior. I wish we were next door!

2. 2 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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   Absolutely amazing! Breathtaking! Utterly stunning! How can it be this good?! The author's writing makes you fall in love with every character. The princess, initially proud, adorable, and resourceful, grows and transforms into the invincible King Baozhu, capable of bearing destiny, understanding the universe, and showing compassion even to the smallest things. Every case felt incredibly exciting and crucial to me. The lynx-like Suwei, whose strength and purity are equally unparalleled, falls in love with her completely naturally. I even stayed up until 3 AM to finish the side couple's story, and it was free! I immediately wanted to buy the physical book after finishing it. I read it for a month, squeezing in reading time between work hours. It's so wonderful to have this time with you! [Please!]

3. 3 嫁 Marrying a Dead Eunuch 嫁给一个死太监 Fallen to Mud零落成泥Romance619k WordsCompleted A new cultivation novel is now underway: I Lost My Memory Before the Demon Lord Killed Me. You can find it in the author's profile~ Chen Hui transmigrated. When she woke up, there was no maid crying, “Miss, you're finally awake!” Instead, a sinister-looking eunuch stared at her and spoke in a sarcastic, sneering tone: “Miss Chen, if you look down on a eunuch like me, I won't force you. But if you hope I'll let you go home, I advise you to give up on that idea sooner rather than later! You'll nev 289.3kFavorites505.3kClicks/ch236.4kGifts

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   This is the first time I've read a novel entirely written by an unofficial eunuch. It's a bold and bright story about a transmigrated woman who conquers a self-serving and self-deprecating eunuch. The couple is so cute, and the daily life of the perfect woman and the clueless man is so enjoyable and not boring at all. It's amazing that this is an eight-year-old novel, but it's still delicious!

4. 4 迷 Bewitching Formation 迷魂阵 Mauve Mallow锦葵紫Romance266k WordsCompleted Shen Xiyin’s husband was gravely injured while killing an evil spirit, leaving him unable to father an heir. As the head of a sect, he did not want to leave his position without a successor, nor did he want anyone to learn of this secret that would damage his reputation. He wanted Shen Xiyin to put the greater good first and secretly conceive a child with another man, giving birth to his “heir.” To that end, he schemed to push Shen Xiyin into the Bewitching Array. There was another man inside 206kFavorites170.9kClicks/ch167.4kGifts

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   This story is absolutely amazing! The female lead is such a great character; watching her work gives me a sense of security and comfort, like having your thermal underwear tucked into your long johns. The male lead is also a true aloof and unattainable type. Even with the mix of plot and explicit content, it's so much better than any other story. It's so good! I'll definitely read it twice!

5. 5 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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   No one can resist falling in love with the female lead after reading this! She's like a steadfast and courageous little poplar tree; the author portrays her so beautifully, reflecting a deep understanding and thoughtful writing style. The female and male leads are like characters from a classic Chinese novel—so blissful! Especially considering the author is still cooking for this story even after it's finished.

6. 6 变 After I Turned into a Zombie, My Ex-Boyfriend Caught Me 变成丧尸后被前男友抓住了 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance320k WordsCompleted In her third year as a zombie, Xue Ling was mingling with a wandering horde when she came face-to-face with a convoy sent to exterminate zombies. What a coincidence. Wasn't the man standing on the roof of the vehicle, pointing a gun at her, her ex-boyfriend Wen Jiuze? Theme: Never give up hope. 296.7kFavorites502.1kClicks/ch328.9kGifts

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   Wow, this is amazing! How can someone write like this?! It's a really good and adorable post-apocalyptic zombie novel. The female lead is an angel—kind, brave, determined, and intelligent; no amount of positive adjectives would be an exaggeration to describe her. The male lead is invincible, love-struck, and incredibly reassuring, except for being as devoted as a dog like Biggle! I was laughing so hard while reading it, it was almost painful! You definitely have to read it with the reviews!

7. 7 残 The Disabled Prince Stood Up 残疾王爷站起来了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance696k WordsCompleted At the palace selection, the disabled Prince Hui looked utterly lifeless, and the young women avoided him like the plague. Only Yao Huang was intrigued, sneaking several glances at him. He was already in a wheelchair, so married life with him would surely be easy, right? Not long afterward, Prince Hui told his newlywed princess: “I receive five thousand in stipend and salary. Spend it as you please.” “I'll keep you company on the fifth and tenth days of each month. The rest of the time, we'll s 429.4kFavorites580.1kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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   No wonder everyone recommends it! The daily life of the elegant and beautiful woman and the royal prince is so sweet and captivating! The episode reviews are also hilarious; it's a story of quiet, enduring happiness that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. The characters are so well-developed, I really love the male and female leads, as well as everyone else in the show!

8. 8 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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   This is a time-travel romance novel with a female protagonist disguised as a man, set in the imperial court. The author's writing style and paragraph reviews made me laugh like a madman. It's an ensemble piece where every character is compelling, and the storyline is excellent. It avoids the cliché of a woman abandoning her ambitions and revolving around the male lead after changing her clothes. While the male lead is decent, he's too much of a jerk to praise, and the female lead's personal charm is overwhelming.

9. 9 招 Summoning the Soul 招魂 Gardenia山栀子Romance580k WordsCompleted [The entire novel has been carefully revised. The revised version differs greatly from pirated copies. I’m not responsible for any pirated version.] -The fallen young lady of a noble family x the dead young general- From a carefree young noble to a traitorous court villain, Xu Hexue’s crimes were too numerous to recount. Even fifteen years after he had been sentenced and put to death, people in the streets and markets of Great Qi still spoke of his past and spat on his wicked deeds. Ni Su neve 412kFavorites448.7kClicks/ch293.6kGifts

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   A master of political intrigue! A master of ensemble acting! So captivating! The author's concept is truly refreshing! It feels like the characters aren't just sketched by the author's writing, but rather that they truly come alive on the page, with their own thoughts and actions. Amazing!

10. 10 十 Summer Solstice, Year Eleven 十一年夏至 Night-Blooming Flowers at Dawn明开夜合Romance322k WordsCompleted [Carefully revised on July 7, 2023, with 25,000 new words. The additions aren’t in pirated copies. “I like his name. I love being alive, though I was born in this time.” · A former high school classmate got married, and that day everyone gathered for a reunion at a friend’s house. Somehow, they started talking about the foolish, romantic, secret things they’d done as students. When it was Xia Li’s turn, she said, “On his birthday, I abused my position at th 334.4kFavorites423.9kClicks/ch178.5kGifts

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    I thoroughly enjoyed it! I fell in love with the smart, brave, and thoughtful female lead even before the male lead did! The female lead's unrequited love for the male lead makes him seem incredibly likable. It's truly a fantastic watch!

11. 11 我 The Tenth Year After My Death 我死后的第十年 Yun Chi云炽Romance486k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale July 26. Follow @JinjiangYunchi for details.] [An additional 18,000 words of bonus stories have been added!, July 22] A slow-witted, resurrected first love x the man who pined for her for ten years as a widower * Ji Fanling died at seventeen. When she opened her eyes again, she was on an unfamiliar, narrow street. Rain poured down, and a Maybach was parked at the far end. A tall, strikingly elegant man stepped out of the car. Cool and aloof, dressed in a black s 228.2kFavorites361kClicks/ch230.9kGifts

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    I'm totally obsessed with widower literature! Every moment I read it was like, "Holy crap?! Holy crap!" The female lead is so kind, brave, and adorable, and although the male lead is sarcastic and stubborn, his love is just too good to pass up! The author wrote so well, I cried the whole time!

12. 12 骊 Pearl of the Li River 骊珠 Pine Courtyard松庭Romance532k WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified-Chinese publication; see wb @Songting saya for updates] [The timid little princess who gets things done × the swaggering bandit who calls everyone a bird and an egg] Born into an age of turmoil, Lizhu was a princess, yet her life was still full of hardship and setbacks. Looking back on her life, the only time she had ever truly felt at ease was the brief three years she spent married to Pei Yinzhi. It took Pei Yinzhi ten years to rise from a poor scholar to the highest r 189.8kFavorites190.9kClicks/ch195.1kGifts

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    It's so good! The political intrigue is brilliant! The female lead is intelligent, charming, and adorable as she grows! The whole story is incredibly sweet, with the male and female leads completely united and even engaging in some lighthearted moments! The epilogues are also wonderfully written; I have absolutely no regrets!

13. 13 三 Spring Waters of Thirty-Six Ponds 三十六陂春水 Yi Ran衣冉Romance511k WordsCompleted [My next novel, When Spring Floods the River, is now underway. You’re welcome to check it out.] Zhu Yanting was the only daughter of the famed Princess Zhanghua, born to a distinguished family and raised to be proud and pampered. She had been groomed to become empress since childhood, envied by every young woman and admired by all. … But after her mother passed away, her fortunes took a sharp turn for the worse. She had no one to rely on at home, and her cousin, the emperor, kept trying to break 120.6kFavorites178.7kClicks/ch62.6kGifts

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    I can't forget it, I really can't forget it. The author's writing skills are superb. After reading it, other ancient romance novels feel like they're nothing compared to Wushan. My favorite couple is the young emperor and empress. The male and female leads are at the peak of their intelligence. The palace intrigue is so mind-bending that I had to use a map of Weiyang Palace to barely understand it. I can still enjoy reading this book even on my second reading. I was deeply impressed by the trust and love between the emperor and empress, as well as the deep brotherly affection between the young crown prince and his younger brother!

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