Excellent Reads 佳作

1. 1 今 Leaving Port Today 今日离港 Yu Zai鱼宰Baihe (GL)627k WordsCompleted Lu Shiyao, top of her criminal investigation program, was sent to Hong Kong on an exchange program at the police academy for a year. Her physical training scores at the academy fell short, turning the top student into a bottom-of-the-class student. Her off-campus roommate bullied her, and she got soaked like a drowned puppy in a typhoon. Police Superintendent Xue Tong took her home, helped her recover, and trained with her. When Lu Shiyao finally returned to the top of her class, Xue Tong had ma 392.9kFavorites418.8kClicks/ch769.5kGifts

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   Xue Tong really resonates with me; for the past two months, my ideal type has been Xue Tong.

2. 2 暗 A Secret Addiction [Entertainment Industry] 暗瘾[娱乐圈] Gu Lai Yi顾徕一Baihe (GL)608k WordsCompleted (Subscribe to the full novel to unlock bonus chapters) Cool, alluring classical dance goddess × quiet, reserved artifact conservator A-list star × water-town girl 1, Nan Xiaoxue is the classical dance goddess no one in the entertainment industry dares dream of. She became a principal dancer at eighteen, and has devoted herself entirely to the stage ever since, keeping to herself. An Chang is an unremarkable artifact conservator in 139.6kFavorites148.6kClicks/ch258.7kGifts

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   Rainy days, under the bridge, everywhere exudes a bittersweet feeling, and similarly, the entire story is almost entirely a bittersweet tug-of-war. An's avoidance, but in the end, she still took that step, and only then did they have a happy ending.

3. 3 冰 When the Glacier Begins to Warm 冰川渐暖 Qin Huaizhou秦淮洲Baihe (GL)330k WordsCompleted [A radio drama of the same name is now available on the Fanjiao app] As Lin Zhiyang's lover, she is forbidden from getting too close. After knowing the professor for a year, all she knows is the exact location of a few moles on her body. She tries to melt a glacier, only to have the woman walk right past her as if she doesn't exist on the day she carefully prepared to confess. So when Lin Zhiyang says, “Let's break up,” Yu Che's deathly pale face makes those words seem strangely sweet, as though 110.9kFavorites138.4kClicks/ch65.4kGifts

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   Teacher Qin's second book, which is probably an earlier one, is quite good. The heart-wrenching parts make you feel sad along with the reader.

4. 4 循 Gentle Persuasion 循循善诱 Clear Broth Hotpot with Cilantro清汤涮香菜Baihe (GL)248k WordsCompleted After nearly losing her hearing in her left ear, Sang Ning became quiet and reserved. She always played by the rules, yet harbored a crush on someone she could never have. Shen Tingwan was warm and radiant, someone's beloved ideal in the eyes of many. Believing that “a crush is one person's business,” Sang Ning had known her for years without getting close or disturbing her. She simply watched the moon from a corner. Until one day, a downpour trapped them together. Shen Tingwan asked, “Do you 95.8kFavorites93.2kClicks/ch191.1kGifts

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   It's a very simple and sweet story, without much plot twists, just plain and simple, but also very delicate and enjoyable.

5. 5 对 An Equal Relationship 对等关系 Shi Qian Ci时千辞Baihe (GL)762k WordsCompleted ● Complete ● 1v1, happy ending, rekindled romance ● Readers who value research and strict attention to detail, please read with caution. The author is not an expert. ● The protagonist is flawed, and the plot is melodramatic, melodramatic, melodramatic. ● Some plot details were revised for objective reasons. Please refer to the version on Jinjiang for the definitive text. Blurb: Qin Yue grew up in an orphanage. As soon as she graduated from high school, she went to work as a welder at a nearby f 87.9kFavorites104.1kClicks/ch136.3kGifts

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   This book is quite old, and while the theme isn't particularly novel, it's very well written. The progression of their relationship from its gradual improvement to the exposure of the truth and the subsequent pursuit of her is captivating. The part about her winning back her love is particularly bittersweet and agonizing.

6. 6 栖 Find Your Home in the Forest 栖你为林 Qin Huaizhou秦淮洲Baihe (GL)410k WordsCompleted Serial novel: A Dream of Clear Skies. Blurb below. - The new neighbor is quiet, well-mannered, and beautiful. She's a good cook and often knocks on the door with food and drinks. She even agrees to join in some bedtime exercises to help her sleep. After one such workout, the neighbor asks, "Are you looking for a girlfriend?" Sheng Qi shakes her head. The neighbor calmly puts on her clothes and leaves her apartment, then, as usual, comes over that evening to cook Sheng Qi's favorite dishes. She 57.9kFavorites71.8kClicks/ch58.9kGifts

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   This is an old post, and I'm only reviewing it now. I was drawn in by the synopsis, and indeed, I was captivated by the story itself. Although it's an early work, it's still very good. It was the first piece by Teacher Qin that I read. The main problem between the two characters likely stems from her mother. Each character offers a different perspective, and the descriptions of each character are very vivid.

7. 7 趁 Taking Advantage of Her Vulnerability 趁她之危 Qin Huaizhou秦淮洲Baihe (GL)561k WordsCompleted Chi Fanxia’s wife, Yu Shen, was injured in a car accident and lost the memories of everything after their wedding. She had forgotten that they were preparing to divorce. - Yu Shen was the ideal kind of partner: poised, elegant, and mature. At gatherings with friends and family, if Chi Fanxia so much as coughed, Yu Shen would bring her tea and feed it to her in front of everyone. Chi Fanxia knew Yu Shen didn’t love her. Her gentleness was simply part of her nature, as well as a professional per 54.8kFavorites51.4kClicks/ch210.8kGifts

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   Teacher Qin's fourth book, the first deeply moving and nuanced story in 26 years, touches the heart deeply. The character of Yu is incredibly touching, and Yu truly loves what she loves. Despite being deceived so many times, she still chooses to be with Fan; no one can break their bond.

8. 8 覆 Repeating the Same Mistake 覆辙 Qin Huaizhou秦淮洲Baihe (GL)309k WordsCompleted When former rivals meet again, things are often awkward. On the wedding guest list, Bo Yi and Xie Minshan came with a note: They absolutely must not be seated together. They had both pursued the bride, but she hadn’t considered either of them. Bo Yi was brilliant and beautiful, but aloof and taciturn. Xie Minshan was a rich heiress who seemed friendly and magnanimous, but was actually proud and held grudges. The two rejected suitors had a terrible relationship all the way through graduation. A 35.2kFavorites35.8kClicks/ch55.7kGifts

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   Teacher Qin's third piece was quite good. There were many misunderstandings, but they were all resolved, although the process was somewhat bumpy, a real struggle. In my opinion, the two of them were bound to misunderstand each other, which led to so many misunderstandings.

9. 9 甩 The Ex Who Dumped Me Keeps Flirting with Me Every Day 甩过我的前任每天都来钓我 Yu Wang肀望Baihe (GL)439k WordsCompleted C University Affiliated Hospital sent representatives to discuss a new partnership project. As a partner at her law firm, Jin Zhou went to meet them as usual. But the chief physician leading the delegation turned out to be her ex-girlfriend, Jiang Yuhuai. She held out her hand, her professional smile flawless. "Hello, I'm Jin Zhou." Jiang Yuhuai: "Sorry, could you clean your hand first? It has germs." Jin Zhou: "?" A piece of explosive gossip spread through the entire law firm like wildfire. J 16.7kFavorites16.4kClicks/ch9.4kGifts

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   It's very delicate, but there are quite a few unexpected events later on. The initial tug-of-war between the two characters is quite touching.

10. 10 病 The Frail Young Lady's Long Game 病弱大小姐蓄谋已久 Inscribing the Moon题月Baihe (GL)571k WordsCompleted [Sickly, unhinged, scheming heiress & cold-faced, warm-hearted, fiercely loyal bodyguard] Ten years ago, Luo Yin was dumped, and Zhou Qi left her standing in the pouring rain. Ten years later, Luo Yin pinned Zhou Qi down in her father's memorial hall. Their social statuses were still worlds apart. A contract worth a fortune bound Zhou Qi to Luo Yin's side. Zhou Qi thought she was in for torment and revenge. She never expected the danger to come from all sides: poison, car accidents, kidnapping. 8.5kFavorites7.4kClicks/ch5.8kGifts

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    The beginning was okay, but the ending felt a bit disappointing. It was already quite a stretch, but it felt like it could have been stretched a bit more, though that might have given me a heart attack.

11. 11 你21+ You’re Just Playing Me 你就钓我吧 Holding the Evening Star执晚星Baihe (GL)300k WordsCompleted 8.5kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch4.9kGifts

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    This is a really cute little sweet story. The older woman has a charmingly mature, slightly effeminate vibe, which is quite adorable. The younger woman, with her reserved and slightly sassy personality, is also very interesting.

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