The Finest Reads I've Ever Devoured 那些年我吃过的细糠

1. 1 假 If Dreams Had an Expiration Date 假如梦有保质期 Zhong Jin钟仅Romance62k WordsCompleted My next novel, Damp Fireworks, is coming soon. [Complete] A short story, free to read in full, with a happy ending. Shi Li won a ticket to the underworld lottery, giving her the chance to wake up as a ghost in the apartment she used to rent. To her surprise, her ex-boyfriend, whom she'd never been particularly close to, still lived there. Every day, he left looking polished and dapper in his suit, but came home a slob and treated the nice apartment like a 41.3kFavorites77.2kClicks/ch18.8kGifts

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   The male and female leads have an incredibly strong emotional connection... It's bittersweet.

2. 2 那 That Winter, Shichahai Never Froze Over 那年冬天什刹海没有结冰 Poxi Mi坡西米Romance18k WordsCompleted A lot can happen in the twenty years from 1999 to 2019. Some people are born, some grow up, some leave, and some arrive. And some people died in 1999. On New Year's Eve in 2019, a cat took Zhou Chao back twenty years. Theme: The protagonist grows and the two save each other. 9.8kFavorites58.7kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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   A touch of sadness... Live life to the fullest! It has a strong Beijing flavor.

3. 3 阿 Jade 阿玉 Xiang Er项二Romance103k WordsCompleted I fell in love with a eunuch. The eunuch went mad, and my mother lost her mind. First-person narration A short personal account Theme: When it comes to love, what do royalty and riches matter? 11.3kFavorites19.8kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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   I kept crying... That hateful feudal society. The author's writing is superb. The pure love between the male and female leads is invincible! The gentle older man/younger woman dynamic is really delicious. Recommend!

4. 4 夜 The Night Tide Never Ends [Rekindled Romance] 夜潮未央[破镜重圆] Jintian Baiyu金田白玉Romance239k WordsCompleted Li Peiyang met the “Third Young Master of the Zhou family” in her sophomore year of college. Back then, Zhou Gengli thought she was tacky, called her stupid, got annoyed by how slow she was, and still liked to summon her over at night. Li Peiyang went along with what he wanted, did as he asked, and kept him happy. Then, at just the right moment, she left him and never looked back. Seven years later, Li Peiyang returned to China. The man who had once told her to “drop dead rather than show your 32.5kFavorites58.4kClicks/ch6.6kGifts

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   Add a rating Dramatic but not cliché This is the first time I've seen a male lead give up his career to follow the female lead abroad! Thumbs up! The female protagonist is very resilient and, through her own wisdom, gradually moves from a remote mountain area to a better life.

5. 5 悬 Beneath the Cliff 悬崖下 Delight in Rivers and Mountains喜河山Romance198k WordsCompleted (Complete, VIP) Another bride from out of town has been sent deep into the mountains to Apricot Blossom Village. Word is, she’s even a university student. The village’s simple-minded girl insists that the college student named Ming Wen is a goddess from the temple, and that anyone who offends her will die. No one believes her at first. But then the people who offend Ming Wen begin dying one after another, while injured animals from the mountains keep seeking her out, and she manages to save th 26.2kFavorites23.7kClicks/ch33.4kGifts

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   A masterpiece!!! The portrayal of female ensembles is unparalleled! What saves us is never a celestial being, but our own kindness, courage, strength, and knowledge! May there be no more human trafficking in the world! May all women and children be safe and happy!

6. 6 温 A Gentle Blade 温柔刀 Xiao Yang小央Romance212k WordsCompleted Theme: Temper your resolve and cultivate your character 39.2kFavorites40.4kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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   Sour and astringent It's the story of a resilient girl searching for herself in a big city, offering a glimpse into the lives of many ordinary people.

7. 7 难 Love Beneath the Phoenix Canopy 难为鸾帐恩 Osmanthus in the Mirror桂花添镜Romance526k WordsCompleted Hu Shen grew up on the grasslands. Her elder brother was favored by the khan, and her own life was fairly comfortable. Until one day, after her brother launched a campaign into the Central Plains, he returned with a captive from there. They said the man was the legitimate heir of a powerful Central Plains family, of noble birth. They said that though he was a civil official, he fought with great courage and had tremendous potential. The khan wanted to bring him into his service, but the man w 167.9kFavorites145.8kClicks/ch87.8kGifts

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   The grassland arc is exceptionally well-written. The two young people, amidst the chaos of war, manage to build their own little family, their stubborn exterior masking a tender heart, tinged with a subtle sadness… Our little mulberry queen is super cute, she's like a fairy descended from heaven! You're so lucky!

8. 8 刺 Thorny Begonia 刺棠 Wuyuan雾圆Romance468k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition has been published. For details, follow Weibo @Wu Yuan Er] On the Lantern Festival night of the third year of the Tianshou era, the Crown Prince is assassinated during a sacrificial ceremony. His body is never found, and the case becomes known as the “Assassination at Tang.” In the wake of the case, powerful clans rebel and place the prince Song Lan on the throne as their puppet. To uncover the truth behind the case, quell the coup, and protect the Crown Prince’ 121.1kFavorites114kClicks/ch50.2kGifts

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   The author possesses profound writing skills. Every character is well-developed, especially the friendship between the girls, which is particularly beautiful. I will always admire the perseverance of idealists.

9. 9 小 Three Years on This Little Boat, Then Three More 小船三年又三年 Two-Eight Bar二八杠Romance211k WordsCompleted “This is the seventh year I've loved him. I want to marry him.” In the turbulent summer after the college entrance exams, when she was nineteen, Lin Yiran lost everything. Then she met Qiu Xing, who was also trapped in the depths. Again and again, Qiu Xing pulled her out of despair, even though he was quiet and always seemed cold. The truck sped down the road as if fleeing, driving toward the distant horizon with no end in sight. In its boxy metal cargo bed, Lin Yiran found a safe place to cal 236.3kFavorites385.3kClicks/ch81.3kGifts

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   This needs no introduction; it's an exceptionally good book. I've read it repeatedly and highly recommend it. I cried many times; it was bittersweet yet also very healing. May the bravest little boat and the most responsible Qiu Xing be happy forever!

10. 10 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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    A very healing road trip story The male and female leads both have very interesting personalities, especially the female lead, who is very free-spirited. The group portrait is very good.

11. 11 安 Spring Snow in the Ninth Year of Anhe 安和九年春雪 Feng Lingxia风灵夏Romance503k WordsCompleted (This novel has been contracted for publication in simplified Chinese. Follow my Weibo for updates.) Blurb: After a car accident, An Sheng finds herself in Qiu, a dynasty that never existed in history. She wakes up alone in the mountains. It is the third month of spring, yet snow is falling. Shivering, she searches for shelter and finds a small hut. She pushes open the door... “Hello, may I ask...” Before she can finish, someone pulls her i 27.8kFavorites26.6kClicks/ch18.5kGifts

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    The time travel premise is absolutely stunning. Both the male and female leads are gentle and kind, and the romance is very delicate.

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