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1. 1 财 The God of Wealth and Chunhua 财神春花 Ge Yang戈鞅Romance532k WordsCompleted The story of two emotionless old immortals falling in love in the mortal world. Immortals have endless days ahead of them. If they don't stir up trouble, they get restless. Beichen Yuanjun and Chunhua, the God of Wealth, sneak off for a tryst by the Cold Pool, only to be caught red-handed by a group of little fairies. The Changsheng Heavenly Emperor issues an edict, banishing them both to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations and reflect on their mistakes. The Great Yun Dynasty rules the land 188.6kFavorites200.6kClicks/ch122.8kGifts

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   It's common knowledge! Even enemies can become lovers after a celestial being descends to earth to undergo tribulations.

2. 2 攻 Those Years I Spent Winning Over a Brothel Musician 攻略青楼乐师的那些年 Qie Mo且墨Romance200k WordsCompleted Published on December 27, 2017. Strong old-school melodramatic vibes. Don’t read if that bothers you. He was aloof when he worked as a courtesan in a brothel. The courtesan: “I’ve pursued you for seven years. Please, marry me! Life is so hard, I want to climb a social ladder. Happy New Year, sir! orz” Rejected. Six years after giving up on him and leaving him behind... Somehow, he became a junior official at the Court of Imperial Sacrifices and turned into a real show-off. He: “Weren’t you 60kFavorites148.4kClicks/ch21kGifts

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   To be precise, it's the self-conquest journey of a brothel musician who never speaks.

3. 3 溺 Drowning in the Blue 溺青 Lin Gejiu林格啾Romance542k WordsCompleted [The novel is complete. A simplified Chinese edition has been signed, with updates available on Weibo @Yi Zhi Ling Ge Jiu] [Next up: A Letter in the Winter Night. Visit the author's page to pre-save it.] First-rate manners, second-rate looks, third-rate background. The year Zhuo Qing married Ji Siyu, rumors spread across Shanghai. The news left countless people dumbfounded and inspired many girls dreaming of turning from sparrows into phoenixes to eagerly take their shot. When her name had becom 30.3kFavorites139.2kClicks/ch10.7kGifts

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   I don't want to write anymore.

4. 4 早 Clear Skies in Early Spring 早春晴朗 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance569k WordsCompleted Next book: Starlit Shore. A lonely soul wants to reach her own starlit shore, even if people label her a gold digger. Special note: This story does not discriminate against women. The heroine's workload is exceptionally heavy when she first starts her business. Staying at the venue late into the night and going home puts her personal safety at risk; business entertaining exposes her to workplace sexual harassment; and frequent all-nighters take a serious toll on her health. Later, the nature of 831.2kFavorites815.3kClicks/ch460.5kGifts

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   It's so good! Peach and Stubborn Donkey, the female lead Peach's growth storyline is very well done!

5. 5 小 Little Year, Little Moon 小年小月 Er Dong Tuzi耳东兔子Romance478k WordsCompleted The print edition goes on presale at 7:00 p.m. on July 24. 1. After their college entrance exams, Li Yingqiao and Yu Jinyang headed north and south to study, both making the same bold declaration: they wouldn’t return home until they’d made something of themselves. Ten years passed in a flash. Both came home defeated and ran into each other at a barbershop in their hometown. Li Yingqiao saw her old rival and friend demanding compensation for his head of hair, which looked as though a dog had ch 241.1kFavorites119.2kClicks/ch275.4kGifts

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   Er Dong's new work has very well-developed characters; it's been a long time since I've felt like I'm following a book! I burst out laughing while reading it late at night.

6. 6 天21+ Nightfall on the Celestial Steps 天阶夜色 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance500k WordsCompleted 240.3kFavorites297.6kClicks/ch171.1kGifts

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   Still following this serialization...

7. 7 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Romance51k WordsCompleted ["Xing Zhi Wan" goes on presale at 8 p.m. on March 19, 2022. See Weibo @Zhierzer for details.] In a daze, I saw the moon rise. It was as if I’d returned to the New Year of the first year after I married him. He took me out of the palace, and I covered his mouth. All I could see were his clear, bright eyes. His eyes were so beautiful, so beautiful that I could almost see the sun, moon, and stars in them, the mountains and rivers, the setting sun over a long river, and shallow grass hiding a horse 107.9kFavorites829kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

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   Classic short articles on Zhihu, perfect for reading before bed.

8. 8 你 You Said Life Was Beautiful. I Have No Objections 你说人生艳丽，我没有异议 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance515k WordsCompleted The next story, Early Spring Skies, officially launches on August 10. Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao Every woman probably goes through a time like that: ordinary, well-behaved, obedient, just another nameless face to everyone around her, a dim little star who may or may not matter to him. But it only lasts for a while. Later, she shines like the sun, radiant and dazzling, but she doesn’t love you anymore. Synopsis: When we were young, you asked me, “What is love?” I smiled at you and said no 104.6kFavorites132.2kClicks/ch40.3kGifts

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   Personally, I think it looks better than Early Spring [kissing emoji]

9. 9 信 Rules for Observing Carrier Pigeons 信鸽观察守则 Qiao Family's Little Bridge乔家小桥Romance806k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; updates are posted on Weibo @Q Qiao Jia Xiaoqiao] [The text has undergone extensive revisions; only the Jinjiang version is authoritative] Xia Songluo discovered that she was being watched by a flock of pigeons. Should she call the police, or see a psychiatrist? Reader's Guide (Potential Spoilers): 1. A lovable airhead versus a lunatic. The heroine is a wealthy beauty, a poor student, and gloriously oblivious. The main storyline is romance and travel abroad. This is no 101.8kFavorites104.3kClicks/ch271.6kGifts

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   It's so good! The premise is novel, a story of crazy couples.

10. 10 风 Land of Romance 风月地 A Small Boat一寸舟Romance457k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed; progress updates: Yicun Zhou] [The pirated version differs greatly and the character relationships are inconsistent. Please read the official version.] Reunion after years apart / possessive pursuit / powerful man losing his composure Beautiful, ambitious schemer x obsessive man Blurb: When they met again four years later, Fu Wanqing already had a fiance. Their brief reunion ended with the engagement ring on her hand flashing so brightly that Li Zhongyuan had to cl 93.4kFavorites111.5kClicks/ch79kGifts

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    To be honest, if you like this book, you can check out "No More Beauties in Jingluo, A Measure of Pearls" (Douban).

11. 11 渡21+ The Wild Duck's Banquet 渡鸭之宴 Sheman舍曼Romance181k WordsCompleted 57.2kFavorites120.1kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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    Aloof female lead, playful second-generation male lead, both with overseas study backgrounds

12. 12 除 New Year's Eve in a Blizzard 除夕夜，暴雪天 Girl, Don't Cry姑娘别哭Romance179k WordsCompleted On New Year’s Eve, Zeng Buye set out. 100,000 words, not serialized for purchase, road-trip story Theme: A life in the wild 45.9kFavorites46.9kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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    I absolutely love this! Life is a wilderness!!!

13. 13 兰 LAN Xiang’s Destiny 兰香缘 He Yanshan禾晏山136k WordsOngoing The story of a little maid living in a grand household. Xiao He's modern romance: a cheerful, adorable story. Click to transmigrate. 34.1kFavorites35.6kClicks/ch986Gifts

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    This is a really good story about palace intrigue. I always thought the female lead's name was tacky, but this story is truly excellent.

14. 14 追 The Unattainable Jiang Yuan 追不到的江原 A Wild Goose Flying West一只西飞雁Romance109k WordsCompleted After a great deal of effort, Feng Chang finally won Jiang Yuan over. She thought her feelings were deep, but Jiang Yuan only gave her a cold laugh. Theme: The tangled affairs between men and women 28.7kFavorites79.8kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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    Short and concise! Actually, I recommend reading it on Douban (I don't know about the JJ version).

15. 15 穿 Butterfly Among the Flowers 穿花蝴蝶 Shi Ci是辞Romance270k WordsCompleted The 1990s, Hong Kong Island, a princess's tale of revenge. Who shattered the jade, and who brought the past back to light? "To die by her hand would be the most romantic choice of my life." Tips: The main story has a BE; the extra chapters have an HE. Choose whichever you prefer. Theme: None 20.7kFavorites23.2kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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    Hong Kong-style dark fantasy novel, revenge literature by a beautiful woman (I recommend checking out the PO section).

16. 16 隆 Night Offerings in Longjing 隆京夜献 Wen San温三Romance638k WordsCompleted [A new story is coming at the end of 2026: Borrow Me a Piercing Cloud Arrow. Longjing has one hundred thousand humans and 1.4 million demons. Humans rule, demons are slaves, and demon tamers are revered. Demon tamers, who are skilled at controlling demons, come from the Purple Star Pavilion and serve as court mages. The nobles of Longjing regard demons as lowly vermin, like sheep and pigs. The demon tamers help them commit evil, and are ultimately torn apart by 12.2kFavorites12.2kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    I read 80% of it, but didn't finish it. The writing style is fine, but the plot is a bit drawn out.

17. 17 因 Because of Your Admiration (Part One) 因你的仰慕（上） Yangyang Weiqing央央未青Romance547k WordsCompleted Theme: 1.4kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch49Gifts

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    It's great! The first half is especially good, but the second half is a bit weaker (the male lead is bisexual, so don't watch if you mind).

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