Omnivorous Reading, Saved for Myself 杂食自存

1. 1 花 The Darling of the Flowers 花中娇客 Duo Li多梨Romance387k WordsCompleted [This story is best enjoyed with the readers’ comments turned on. You’ll be treated to a stream of clever remarks from our lovely readers.] A Chun, a country girl, travels a thousand miles to seek out relatives. Newly arrived at a grand household, she is careful and cautious, afraid to make even the slightest mistake. All she wants is to use the household’s influence to find a suitable husband with power and status. Things go smoothly. Shen Weizhen, the distant cousin who now runs the Shen hou 327.7kFavorites332kClicks/ch167.2kGifts

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   The male lead in the orthopedic drama has a strong ghostly vibe, and the reviews are quite funny. However, I feel that the romantic storyline between the male and female leads doesn't adequately depict the process of the female lead falling in love with the male lead, and the female lead herself feels deliberately childish. But the female lead is genuinely cute.

2. 2 梦 Night Voyage on the Dream River 梦河夜航 Yan Xuejie严雪芥Romance387k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. For details, follow @Yan Xuejie. - Once we’ve reached the finish line, the two kings never meet. Theme: People have to learn to look ahead 181.1kFavorites201.8kClicks/ch107.4kGifts

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   It was a very comfortable and smooth read. The male and female leads had great chemistry, and I really enjoyed watching them together.

3. 3 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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   Very interesting 🧋🧋 Fresh and cute

4. 4 大 The Moment the Heavy Rain Fell 大雨落下的瞬间 Folded Scroll折卷Romance489k WordsCompleted “Publication rights have been signed. See Weibo @Zhe Juanzi for updates. The full story is being carefully revised. Bonus chapters will be updated from time to time…” “Blurb” Chi Lieyu’s games are always packed with spectators. This game is no exception. The stands are a sea of people, and he is the undisputed center of attention. The girls quietly comment on his looks: he’s unbelievably handsome, but his eyes look so cold that he surely can’t love anyone sincerely. During halftime, Chi Lieyu ca 134.2kFavorites141.4kClicks/ch74kGifts

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   It's a story that leans towards an ensemble cast. I didn't finish it because I don't really like ensemble dramas. Once the male and female leads got together, it lost its appeal for me.

5. 5 恶 Prank 恶作剧 Folded Scroll折卷Romance477k WordsCompleted “Signed for publication. Follow progress on Weibo: @Zhe Juanzi” “Blurb” Jiang Jinche, a rich young master, had spent his whole life pampered and lucky. The only time he ever fell flat was at eighteen, when his first love got the better of him. She dated him for a month, then suddenly dumped him, saying she really liked his friend. Being with him had just been a prank. Years later, Jiang Jinche ran into her again at a party. Friends who knew what had happened urged him to put her in her place. 96.9kFavorites95.6kClicks/ch60.7kGifts

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   The story skips a large portion after the main couple gets married. However, the beginning is very enjoyable. (It has a bit of an old-fashioned, melodramatic feel to it.)

6. 6 占 Make You Mine 占为己有 A Little Hair Clip一只花夹子Baihe (GL)691k WordsCompleted [The full story is complete. If you enjoyed it, please leave a five-star review.] New story: Second Chances, Echoes, now available 🥺 #Why expect the protagonist to have a conscience at the start when she's already forcing someone into a relationship?# #Before clicking, please check the genre, the genre, the genre. Thank you for your cooperation.# *Coercive romance / pursuit after rejection / status gap / class gap / both take turns topping / happy ending *The leads are the same age / bitterswee 69kFavorites68.9kClicks/ch185.4kGifts

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   The first yuri (lesbian) novel I've ever read. The plot is a bit melodramatic, but within acceptable limits. It features a 99% couple.

7. 7 太 The Crown Prince’s Husband Rises Through His Child 太子他夫凭子贵 Silver Rhythm银律Romance474k WordsCompleted (The author likes to revise the story, so pirated copies are all incomplete versions ❤) Powerful men bowing their heads / a battlefield of competing suitors / a touch of reverse harem A gorgeous, greedy, lustful married woman x a cold, abstinent, mad-dog crown prince ① Yin Wanzhi marries into the wealthy Song family as a bride meant to bring good fortune. She assumes she's there to enjoy a life of luxury, but her husband is sickly and has a sexual dysfunction, and they remain childless. After h 63.6kFavorites51.3kClicks/ch18.3kGifts

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   The premise is appealing. However, the author's writing skills are somewhat lacking. I lost interest in reading further and skipped through a lot of it. Personally, I don't think the male lead is particularly charming.

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