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1. 1 春 When Spring's Terrace Shines Again 春台既明 Peach Pit桃籽儿Romance266k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, with a new 13,000-character bonus chapter from the male lead’s point of view] [1] During the days when her career betrayed her, Yin Mengxi reencountered the failed love of her student days. Senior Xiao had become Professor Xiao. The only thing that hadn’t changed was how quietly he still appeared in her camera frame. His hands, always turning the pages of books, were as beautiful as ever, as pure and untainted as the heart she had once given him in secret. 23.3kFavorites29kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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   I often read and often cry

2. 2 情21+ Plans Have Changed 情况有变 Pin Feng品丰Romance149k WordsCompleted 11.1kFavorites14.3kClicks/ch12.8kGifts

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   I love it so much, it makes me laugh and cry at the same time.

3. 3 默EN Silent Reading: Mo Du 默读 priestDanmei (BL)824k WordsCompleted Childhood, upbringing, family background, social connections, trauma... We keep tracing and searching for the motives behind criminals' actions, exploring the faintest shades of their joy and sorrow. Not so we can put ourselves in their shoes and sympathize with them, let alone forgive them. Not to find excuses for their crimes. Not to bow down before the so-called complexity of human nature. Not to reflect on social conflicts, and certainly not to let ourselves become monsters too. We're only 1.7MFavorites1.6MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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   This might be the only BL book here.

4. 4 有 Bandits 有匪 priestRomance717k WordsCompleted “One day, you will cross the silent, tranquil Ximo River, leave the old Peach Blossom Spring encircled by mountains, and enter a night sky shrouded in endless gloom. You will witness countless unclimbable mountains collapse one after another, and impassable seas dry up into fields. Remember: your fate hangs on the tip of a blade, and that blade must always point forward.” “May you glimpse the light of day before the cold iron blade is blunted.” A birthday tribute for our beloved Empress Dowager 507.9kFavorites586.7kClicks/ch382.5kGifts

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   Xie Yun, with his mature and sophisticated presence, and A Fei, an adorable girl single-mindedly focused on martial arts—all the characters are vivid and lively. The plot is intricately woven together. Ever since I read the entire series in one day during high school, I've rewatched it countless times, each time finding something new. A Fei's growth has given me so much strength.

5. 5 无 Pollution-Free, Harmless 无污染、无公害 priestRomance487k WordsCompleted “When I was a kid, the last line of my essays was always, ‘I aspire to become someone useful to society.’ I probably made that resolution twenty or thirty times a semester. I never meant a word of it.” “Only when I grew up did I realize that being harmless to society is already the greatest achievement of my life.” The martial arts alliance leader is in a foul mood after working late and nearly working himself to death. He refuses to organize the next annual martial arts tournament. The descend 283.3kFavorites427.1kClicks/ch568.9kGifts

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   The modern martial arts world is very interesting.

6. 6 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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   I watched it a long time ago, and I'm deducting one star because I couldn't stomach the main couple; I preferred the carefree Shen Xi.

7. 7 清 Everyday Life in the Qing Dynasty (TV Adaptation: New Life Begins) 清穿日常（剧名：卿卿日常） Duo Mu Mu Duo多木木多Romance2.5M WordsCompleted 1. A few stories about eating and drinking. The Qing dynasty has already been transmigrated into a sieve, so adding my little one to the mix won't make much difference. 2. The Fourth Prince Is Very Busy series. The heroine could have had a personal space (but I can't write one. Whenever I try, I get obsessed with the worldbuilding and the story veers a hundred thousand miles off course). She could have had a System, too (I even played an MMO for her, but still couldn't write it. Once my worldbu 194.5kFavorites568.8kClicks/ch113.8kGifts

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   This masterpiece needs no introduction. You can enjoy reading it for hours on end anytime you open it; it's always fresh and never gets old. Even simple descriptions can be a masterpiece of writing. I almost wonder if Duo Da really lived in the Qing Dynasty.

8. 8 六 Winter of Year Sixty-Two 六十二年冬 Duo Li多梨Romance116k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese print edition went on sale July 4, 2026] [NetEase Cloud has a perfectly matched playlist called “Winter of Sixty-Two Years”] [A revised edition was released on September 23, 2025. Some sensitive scenes have been slightly edited, and new storylines have been added about Song Mo’s relationship with her mother and her efforts to save herself. The diary conversations between Song Qingping and Song Mo, th 128.1kFavorites218.1kClicks/ch31kGifts

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   A story about redemption that I read a long time ago

9. 9 当 After Using My Crush's Photo to Ward Off Suitors 当我用crush照片挡桃花后 An Weile安为乐Romance114k WordsCompleted The print edition of When the Peach Blossoms Arrive is now on sale! It includes a new 7,000-word bonus story! For details, see @Anweileer ^ ^ In her twenty-sixth year of being single, Li Xia’s parents weren’t asking for much. They just wanted her to hurry up and start dating someone. Fed up with their nagging, Li Xia went straight to Instagram, found a photo of a handsome amateur account she’d recently followed, and set it as her phone wallpaper. Whenever anyone asked, she simply held up her p 116.8kFavorites113kClicks/ch94.4kGifts

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   A very heartwarming story

10. 10 南 North, South, East, West 南北西东 Shredded Potato Ramen拉面土豆丝Romance97k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available on all major platforms. Thank you for your support. In 2023, Wang Luxi got into her dream university in Beijing. She went a month early, planning to see every tourist attraction in the city. What could she do? As an ancient capital and the nation’s capital, Beijing had far too many things that interested her. The spring at Taoranting, summer at Shichahai, autumn at the Temple of Heaven, and winter snow swirling around the Forbidden City’s corner towers. Oh 100.9kFavorites113kClicks/ch72.7kGifts

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    It's practically an urban fairy tale. Young girls just starting college should be careful not to get scammed. Of course, the story itself is very good.

11. 11 明 Mingbao Feiran 明宝斐然 San San Niang三三娘Romance794k WordsCompleted [New novel, Butterflies Far Away, now updating: Beijing social scene x college student and celebrity] A botanist, a flower atop a lofty peak x the heiress of a Hong Kong tycoon, emotionally steady x a little spoiled Reunited after years apart / mutual pining / male lead is five years older - During summer camp that year, Shang Mingbao stayed for a while at a teammate’s home. On her first day there, she learned that her teammate had an uncle who was a fickle, shameless womanizer. That night, una 98.5kFavorites117.3kClicks/ch169.5kGifts

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    This book is purely about angst, sentimentality, and affectation—of course, these aren't meant as derogatory terms. The adorable yet strong-willed babe is so charming.

12. 12 狭 Narrow Escape 狭路 Chang Er长洱Romance507k WordsCompleted Late in her master's program, Lin Wanxing had an accident and was forced to return to her hometown to work at her former high school. She had studied psychology, a flagship program at Yongchuan University, but ended up in charge of the school's quietest department: the sports equipment room. After starting work, Lin Wanxing encountered one strange thing after another. "Free ball rental, 100 uses" cards, "riddle cigarette boxes," "treasure maps"... The school used to have a soccer team, and some 98.2kFavorites125.4kClicks/ch212.8kGifts

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    I don't like football at all, but I was able to finish this book. The growth of the young football players gave me a lot of inspiration. The undercurrent of affection between Coach Lin and Coach Wang was so sweet!

13. 13 惜21+ Flowers in the Gentle Weather 惜花天气 Biting Green Branches咬枝绿Romance221k WordsCompleted 95.1kFavorites139.4kClicks/ch68.4kGifts

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    Mini cookies

14. 14 花21+ The Flowers Aren’t Even Warm 花都不热气 Ru Qu Has Silver Notes瑞曲有银票Romance480k WordsCompleted 81.1kFavorites98.5kClicks/ch73.3kGifts

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    The arguments are intense, especially when delivered in Cantonese, which adds a positive regional flavor. The job descriptions are also quite realistic, showing that the author has actually worked.

15. 15 看 [Harry Potter] Watching You [HP]看着你 Bu Lan Ka不蓝卡Romance560k WordsCompleted Olivia: I flirt, but I don’t marry. Snape: That’s not up to you. Lily: It is up to me. James: Don’t flirt with my wife. Sirius: Flirt with me, flirt with me, flirt with me. The couples are with the professor, the professor, the professor!!!! Weibo: Bu Lan Ka is done leaving stories unfinished. Theme: If everyone gives a little love, even bats can have their spring 69.5kFavorites119.1kClicks/ch16.8kGifts

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    A love story between geniuses recommended by a friend.

16. 16 偶 Idol 偶像 Fu Baozhen傅宝珍Romance237k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available at Dangdang and Tmall. Thank you to the readers who support this book.] One day, Tang Yike read a fan’s post about someone: “Zhou Jiashu, the boy I’ll cherish for the rest of my life...” Zhou Jiashu, passing by: “You wouldn’t happen to... have some kind of illness, would you?” Tang Yike: “...No!” “That’s good. You have a long life ahead of you. Don’t jump to conclusions too soon.” “I’ll take your word for it.” #Entertainment industry, lightly sweet #The 68.7kFavorites149.5kClicks/ch13.7kGifts

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    So cute! What a perfect little treat!

17. 17 扬 Treating the Symptoms, Not the Cause 扬汤止沸 Glasses Temples眼镜腿儿Romance158k WordsCompleted Just after Zhou Jin started to fall for Lu Jingwen, he discovered that Lu loathed him for no reason, so he decided to return the favor. But it was only a stopgap, barely better than trying to put out a fire with kindling. A comeback work. Quality may vary. [All negative reviews and writing advice are welcome. Please don’t argue. I also look forward to positive comments and friendly discussion in the comments.] [I don’t mind people recommending books in the comments, but please don’t mention m 65kFavorites71.4kClicks/ch34.9kGifts

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    The Pride and Prejudice trope really resonated with me, along with a touching coming-of-age story and a very sweet, innocent romance.

18. 18 借 Borrowed Sword 借剑 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Cultivation stories need a golden finger, and Ruan Ci certainly has one. Not only does she have one, it's a cosmic-level golden finger. That should be a good thing, but what if the whole world knows she has it? What if everyone knows her golden finger comes with a time limit? Xie Yan lends her a sword. Anything borrowed has to be returned sooner or later. *1. 2. This novel will be available for purchase on July 10, 2020. Theme: Living freely and carrying 61.7kFavorites106.8kClicks/ch150.4kGifts

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    I almost attained enlightenment while reading it. The author's understanding of the Tao is so profound and masterful that it's beyond compare. The opening chapters expand the worldview in several consecutive pages, leaving the reader stunned. By scaling up the dimensions, one can see that nothing is insignificant.

19. 19 意 An Accident 意外 Fu Baozhen傅宝珍Romance222k WordsCompleted "How did you two meet?" "...Online dating." "Online dating?!" "We met on that app you recommended." "You two... don't really seem like the type to use an app like that." "Yeah, it was actually an accident." #SweetAndEveryday #SliceOfLife #TheAuthorDoesntHaveWeibo Theme: 49.8kFavorites107.1kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    Sweet cookies, I love Fu Baozhen

20. 20 贵 The Noble Consort’s Daily Journal 贵妃起居注 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Harem setting: Safe and comfortable Harem residents: Low aggression Harem master: Handsome and charming Harem happiness index: Sky-high In such an ideal, wholesome harem, Xu, the Grandson Imperial Concubine, has only one goal: to stay alive. If you can't purchase VIP chapters, please log in at http://wap.jjwxc.com/book2/1841651 to buy them. *Updates are a little irregular. *It's a fictional setting, so there's no need to worry about historical accuracy. Really! *The setting is inspired by real 49.8kFavorites247.4kClicks/ch20.1kGifts

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    Unlike the slice-of-life stories of Qing Dynasty time-travel, this film presents a more realistic and brutal portrayal of the imperial harem.

21. 21 小 Little Shimu 小师母 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance256k WordsCompleted According to rumors, Qiao Leqiao pursued Jiang Yao twice in all. The first time, after going to great lengths and shamelessly winning Jiang Yao over, Xiao Qiao dumped him not long afterward. Her reason for breaking up was perfectly reasonable: "Who climbs Mount Everest and then stays there? They'd freeze to death, wouldn't they? Do you think I'm stupid?" Thousands of people have reached the summit of Mount Everest, but Jiang Yao has only ever had Qiao Leqiao. Associate professor of Greek his 48.6kFavorites97kClicks/ch18.2kGifts

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    It's sour and astringent, I like it.

22. 22 F (HP) Forgive Chen Yefeng陈夜枫Romance331k WordsCompleted If I cannot win back your love, then I will protect your happiness. If I can banish the gloom from your world, I will walk into hell in your place. A love never spoken aloud, a confession never given to you. All I want is one word: Forgive. Then I can smile as I fall asleep in the dark. No transmigration, no rebirth. The story follows the original plot through its final two years. The main story is complete, and extras will be posted later~ Theme: Love is humanity’s greatest courage 41kFavorites96.8kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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    My first fanfiction work, and even though it's been almost 10 years since I first read it, I still can't forget the DeHercules pairing.

23. 23 恋 A Guide to Wasting Time on Love 恋爱浪费指南 Returning Fisher归渔Romance234k WordsCompleted Later, whenever I thought of Mount Fuji, the first thing that came to mind wasn’t snow, Eason Chan, or The Great Wave off Kanagawa. It was that pair of sleepy eyes. [Important]: 1. The completed story will go behind a paywall starting January 6. 2. Pure romance, with little plot. The prose is melodramatic. 3. There is a clear male lead and a male rival. This is not a stock-picking story, not a female-led empowerment story, and the characters aren’t perfect. 4. The main story has an open ending; 37.5kFavorites38.9kClicks/ch30.4kGifts

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    It's so poignant, I cry almost every time I read it. I recommend listening to the background music "Balance Beam".

24. 24 王 Kingdom Arts 王术 Pin Feng品丰Romance172k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wang Shu goes on sale September 14. About the blurb… I’ll revise it later (this may just be an empty promise)… Please bear with me. “Oh, I forgot to tell you, Xinxin. Li Shu’s family lives on the other side of Jinxiu Avenue. Heh, on one side of Jinxiu Avenue there are modern split-level apartments, and on the other is the ‘Three Autumns’ slum. Isn’t that contrast full of narrative and literary potential?” Qian Huixin nodded solemnly. “From a narrative and literary perspectiv 37.1kFavorites53.5kClicks/ch21.4kGifts

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    Another master of simple, descriptive writing! His style is powerful, humorous yet profound, and never sentimental.

25. 25 千 A Thousand Dusts Carry Me Across 千尘渡我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Romance427k WordsCompleted Blurb: In the early summer when she was four, she experienced the happiest moment of her life. Then she discovered that her entire family wanted to kill her. Keywords: youthful spirit, jianghu atmosphere, comedy, ensemble cast. Note: Everyone who breathes in this book is straight. Theme: Even if the world is full of hardship, I still love this life. 24.3kFavorites25kClicks/ch17.3kGifts

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    The most appealing fantasy road trip novels for young boys and girls

26. 26 青 Youth, Puppy! 青春啦小狗 Xiao Yang小央Romance233k WordsCompleted Theme: Handle interpersonal relationships appropriately 21kFavorites26.8kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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    The male and female leads are very unique!

27. 27 武 Wu Qiqi 武七七 Pin Feng品丰Romance166k WordsCompleted In a nutshell: the story of a young actor and a legendary star. The young actor is a hardworking, down-to-earth actor. The legendary star sometimes isn't quite stable mentally. Theme: 20kFavorites54kClicks/ch13.9kGifts

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    The plot is so bad that you forget it after reading it, so you have to read it again.

28. 28 苟 Goji 苟杞 Pin Feng品丰Romance143k WordsCompleted Dazai Osamu wrote this passage in No Longer Human: "I had planned to die this winter, but recently I got a gray, pinstriped hemp kimono, the kind you wear in summer, so I think I'll stay alive until summer." When Gou Qi had drained the bottle of mineral water, she desperately wanted to escape it all. But when Yuan Zhen scooped her into his arms in the bone-chilling wind, and when she vaguely felt someone wiping her face and neck with warm water as she drifted in and out of consciousness, she th 12.1kFavorites18.2kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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    The Story of Redemption

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