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1. 1 第 The Ninth Agricultural Base 第九农学基地 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance732k WordsCompleted [Volume 1, Freshman Year, has been revised, so a few minor details may not line up with later chapters~] Zhao Linong's parents had pinned their hopes on her from the time she was little: “Linong, you have to get out there! Don't spend your whole life in the fields like us.” Zhao Linong did it. She skipped grades and got into a top university in a big city, becoming the village's pride and the sort of good kid everyone gave a thumbs-up to. And then... she was assigned to the College of Agricul 458.8kFavorites705.5kClicks/ch2.3MGifts

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   The early chapters were really well-written, but the ending was lacking—my old problem, haha. I'll revise it as soon as I finish the other two books! I really love Bei's romantic storyline; they never give up on the paths they want to take for each other. It's not a long story, but it's intense and subtle. I was quite shocked by the complete evolution at the end. The ensemble cast concept is as good as ever—the characters are fleshed out, and the bonds are strong and vibrant. In short, see you in full evolution! I'll add one star after I finish revising!

2. 2 恋 Love Contract 恋爱预约[娱乐圈] Guiding Star引路星Danmei (BL)368k WordsCompleted An unexpected opportunity to film a music video brought Jiang Liusui into contact with a top-tier star who was famous throughout the industry. He Yujing had shot to fame at a young age and came from a powerful family. Wherever he went, people flocked to him. To Jiang Liusui, He Yujing was a friend, an older brother who looked after him. That was how he saw him until He Yujing confessed his feelings. Even though his emotions were in turmoil, Jiang Liusui still turned him down. Jiang Liusui had 218.8kFavorites309.1kClicks/ch156.1kGifts

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   If you don't follow celebrities, please don't write about the entertainment industry. Thank you.

3. 3 黑 The Black Moonlight Holds the BE Script Steady (TV Series: Till the End of the Moon) 黑月光拿稳BE剧本（剧集：长月烬明） Wisteria Branch藤萝为枝Romance544k WordsCompleted [Publication title: Long Moon, No Ashes] [Complete. The next book, I Won’t Be Happy Without You, is listed in the author’s profile.] On the city wall, with nowhere left to run, the rebels hold a sword to my neck. Laughing, the man asks Tantai Jin, “Your wife or Miss Ye? Only one can live. Who do you choose?” The System glances at the tearful Ye Bingshang and says anxiously, “Host, he’ll definitely choose you.” Tantai Jin answers without hesitation. “Let Bingshang go.” System: Well, there goes 994kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch675.5kGifts

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   Li Susu is my darling, my daughter, my crown princess; nothing more needs to be said.

4. 4 向 Offering a Salted Fish to the Patriarch 向师祖献上咸鱼 Fu Hua扶华Romance324k WordsCompleted Liao Tingyan, a newly initiated disciple with the lowest seniority, has actually subdued the terrifying, peerlessly powerful demon patriarch of the Gengchen Immortal Mansion, stirring up a heated discussion. Junior Sister Liao, how did you manage that? Liao Tingyan: …By relying on my natural talent for doing nothing? This novel has been published in print under the title Offering the Fish. It is available at Dangdang and the Tmall Yueduji flagship store. Theme: 923.5kFavorites1.8MClicks/ch760.3kGifts

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   I later learned that this book was a derivative of one of the author's other books. I heard it was the originator of the "salted fish" female protagonist, and the little girl is very cute with a strong sense of destiny.

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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   I peek at the wounded crane through the window, just as I look up to see the spring terrace. When I first read it, I felt only indignation regarding the controversy surrounding the female protagonist's hidden camera; she was resolute and compassionate, and her contributions to history should not be erased. Now, rereading it, I have a different perspective. I still like Yang Wan very much, and I've gradually come to understand the initial controversy. However, I think the author's new work has provided the best answer and reflection. The writing has a strong historical weight; it's beautiful, it's tragic, but thankfully it has a happy ending.

6. 6 权 Power Beneath Her Skirts 权倾裙下 Pudding Glaze布丁琉璃Romance608k WordsCompleted [Blurb 1] (Complete; exclusively published on Jinjiang Literature City) The crown prince is dead, leaving the Great Xuan Dynasty without an heir. Rebels are at the gates. To stabilize the situation and investigate her twin brother’s death, Princess Changfeng Zhao Yan has no choice but to put on men’s clothes and pretend to be the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, coughing blood at the slightest breeze. On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the empress gives her countless warnings: “As 140.4kFavorites179kClicks/ch70.3kGifts

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   The most memorable character in this book wasn't the male or female lead, but the second male lead, the crown prince. He was the beginning of the whole story, and the more I read, the heavier his death felt in my heart. When I saw the truth, I was moved to tears. Such a good crown prince! The romance between the male and female leads was like a withered tree blossoming again.

7. 7 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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   When I first saw the title, I thought the cuteness factor was pretty good, but I felt the book didn't quite capture it. It was slightly off-topic, leaning more towards a down-to-earth slice-of-life historical romance. However, it's consistent with Feng Ge Qie Xing's style, warm and fulfilling. When you're in a bad mood, this kind of cute young boy and girl story is exactly what you need to read.

8. 8 折21+ Breaking the Pear 折梨 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance862k WordsCompleted 165.5kFavorites212.1kClicks/ch91.5kGifts

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   This is my favorite book in the "Wind Song and the Journey" series. It has a cute, youthful feel, leans towards slice-of-life, and while it doesn't have a strong sense of political intrigue, it still has a main plot. I absolutely adore the female lead, who is a little Bigger. As for the male lead, he's the arrogant and aloof type—I've seen too many of those tropes. However, my favorite part of the whole book is actually the epilogue about his previous life. It would be even better if it could be integrated into the original story. From the ending of the epilogue to the first chapter, the sense of destiny is overwhelming. It's wonderful.

9. 9 沧 Canglan Road 沧澜道 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Absolutely do not read pirated copies of this book. They are the unedited version. If you can get through them, you may think there was no need to revise the story at all (otherwise, you might not even be able to get through it). Then, when you reach chapter 80-something and find that it isn’t complete, you’ll come to Jinjiang and discover an endless, unfinished pit! Falling into a pit like that is painful. I really am saying this for your own good!] Before she turned ni 195.6kFavorites185.4kClicks/ch222.9kGifts

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   I'm currently 70% complete and about to enter the final chapter, so I'm planning to take a break. There are many commendable aspects. The first 50 chapters are fast-paced, clearly a story-driven genre. My favorite part is the storyline of Luo Wanqing and Liu Xiniang; I still can't believe Xiniang is really gone… The story of two complete strangers redeeming and supporting each other brought me to tears. The female lead's growth is the main reason I've kept going. Courageous, resilient, kind, selfless, sincere, and loyal—all the beautiful words I've ever used to describe her are fitting. There are many plot twists and the pacing is fast. The middle section isn't as well-developed as the beginning, but the excellent writing makes it passable. However, the overly heavy truth makes me hesitate; I'll write my remaining thoughts after I've finished reading the entire book.

10. 10 毒 A Cup of Poison, a Thousand Miles From Home 毒酒一杯家万里 Her and the Lamp她与灯Romance453k WordsCompleted Updates are back. New chapters will be posted at 10 p.m. If there’s no update by then, it means I didn’t finish writing. Zhang Yao: I want an examining official who’ll sentence me to death. Yu Lin: Sure. Kneel. Zhang Yao is the commander of the Imperial Guards. By day, he runs wild, killing people and laughing his head off. By night, he sleeps in a coffin, wallowing in misery. Whenever he has nothing to do, he carries a bucket of water to the execution grounds at Pichang Temple to wipe down th 29.2kFavorites25.2kClicks/ch33.3kGifts

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    Another masterpiece! Even before the lengthy self-reflection, it's the resilient and courageous Yu Lin who shines through…🙏 Her portrayal of the scholar's spirit, along with the lamp, is like a divine intervention by the God of Literature—her greatness needs no further explanation.

11. 11 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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    What attracted me most about this book was the taboo-ridden tension between the male and female leads, and the constant anticipation of the male lead's true identity being revealed, haha. If it weren't for what happened back then, they could have lived a carefree and happy life as childhood sweethearts. Fortunately, the ending was good 🙏. That small boat, tossed about in the chaos of the world, finally reached the shore and found a place to go.

12. 12 诸 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts

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    I saved it immediately after watching it. It's a story about growth and dreams, like a gently unfolding poem. The overall structure is clear and easy to read. The female lead is such a wonderful character... Baby, how can you be so good? 🙏 The pacing is excellent, especially the romance. The ambiguous period between lovers is wonderful, and the romance feels very destiny-like. After many twists and turns, they finally come back to each other, which is especially beautiful and fulfilling. The side couple is also well-developed. Although it's a bit sad, it's still the best ending. I'm so happy for the princess. In short, it's heartwarming to watch. 🧋 How wonderful!

13. 13 入 Getting Into Character [Entertainment Industry] 入戏[娱乐圈] Zhou Yuan周沅Romance551k WordsCompleted Yao Fei became famous at a young age and was a respected actor. Unfortunately, fate was cruel: her career peaked before it began. She offended someone and was blacklisted for seven years. Acting was all she had. Shang Rui was the second son of Shangshi Media, with a powerful family background and an arrogant, flamboyant personality. Handsome and dazzling, he became a top-tier star the moment he debuted. He had millions of devoted fans, but his acting was notoriously poor, and he was a regular on 224kFavorites346kClicks/ch144.2kGifts

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    The only heterosexual romance novel I've enjoyed in recent years set in the entertainment industry. I have a history of being a fan of celebrities, so I'm usually quite picky about this genre, but surprisingly, this one is much more normal. I especially love the female lead; she's incredibly beautiful, strong, tragic, and ambitious 🥺

14. 14 帝 The Book of the Emperor 帝皇书 Xing Ling星零Romance545k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, Yunxia fell into chaos. With unparalleled brilliance, Di Shengtian joined forces with her close friend Han Zian to bring peace to the realm and lay the foundations of the Great Jing Empire. Ten years later, the entire Di family was massacred. Only one orphaned girl was left, imprisoned on Mount Tai. The Di clan’s century-old legacy vanished without a trace. If Di Shengtian had known that one day the disciple she had personally trained would wipe out her entire family, would she 22.1kFavorites15.7kClicks/ch2.2kGifts

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    I simply cannot put into words how much I love this book. Let me think of a way to express it in the most concise way possible...

15. 15 当 When a Scheming Little Green Tea Decides to Break Up 当一个绿茶作精决定分手 Yu Misheng虞弥生Danmei (BL)214k WordsCompleted Song Qi plans to break up. After coming down with a high fever, he awakened to his own existence and discovered he was a conniving, spoiled cannon-fodder character in a melodramatic romance novel, the green-tea schemer who stood between the male lead and his love interest. In the original story, after going through countless hardships, he had finally managed to climb his way up to Fu Yanzhou’s side. But after they got together, he discovered that the man he’d worked so hard to seduce might no 21.7kFavorites30.4kClicks/ch6.4kGifts

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    A friend recommended it to me, saying it was a sweet treat, but I ended up crying my eyes out in bed. The whole story, like the cover, is bittersweet yet refreshing. I read it in high school, and even years later, the ending still leaves a deep impression... It was absolutely brilliant! 🎉😭 A fateful reunion, everything was just right.

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