Worth a Read (Updated July 3, 2026) 值得一看（26.7.3更新）

1. 1 我 I’m Really Not a Fortune Teller (Hong Kong) 我真不是算命的！[香江] Hu Tu湖涂Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Blurb: As a qualified barefoot doctor, Su Fuling originally wanted nothing more than to carry on her family's medical tradition in Gangcheng, do good deeds to earn merit, and send the System home. But after discovering a new use for the System, she gradually started hurtling down the path of a fortune-teller. At the clinic, Su Fuling warned a man, “Sir, you'll take a tumble tomorrow and might hurt your head. It's nothing serious. You can come see me to have it bandaged.” The next day, a certain 45.2kFavorites55.4kClicks/ch107kGifts

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   4.5 Points. Catch up in two days, exhilarating! It surpasses the author's "The Cannon Fodder's Overseas Relatives Return" (reviewed below), with a fast pace, thrilling plot, and most importantly, a protagonist with extremely high moral character, who, in my opinion, has even more personal charm than the protagonist of "Overseas Relatives." The author's continued improvement is truly a blessing for fans of fast-paced, action-packed novels.

2. 2 颓 The Dejected Shut-in’s Wardrobe Connects to Infinite Worlds 颓丧家里蹲的衣柜和无限世界相连了 Heaven上苍Danmei (BL)1.7M WordsCompleted Lin Sen has been holed up at home for ten years, scraping by every day with online power-leveling jobs. One day, while he was intently working on a job, a sharp knife was pressed to his throat, leaving a thin line of blood. Lin Sen: My phone password is 8888, my payment password is 868686, the front door key is in the key basket by the door, and my ID is in the backpack hanging in the bedroom. Go ahead, just make it quick. I’d rather not die a slow, painful death. . After talking with the intrud 74.7kFavorites84.4kClicks/ch185.3kGifts

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   4/5. I strongly support authors trying out heavy isekai (another world) themes, although not everyone can handle it. I previously read a book set in a Don't Starve world, which was so depressing I couldn't finish it, but it was definitely a well-written and carefully crafted story. I don't know why I was able to stick with this one; perhaps it's precisely because the protagonist's despondency, indifference, and helplessness diluted the bloody suffering, allowing the focus to shift more towards the protagonist's inner thoughts rather than the survivors' plight. A word of warning: there are many conflicting perspectives among the characters, and the protagonist struggles to maintain control. Readers whose emotions are easily swayed are not advised to read this. However, I still want to say that a major characteristic of suffering literature is that it's truly difficult to criticize anyone's actions.

3. 3 林 Lady Lin’s Everyday Life in Ancient Times 林娘子市井生活 Que Yu却雨Romance949k WordsOngoing Lin Wu transmigrated into a novel and was forced to watch the entire story unfold as a bystander. Only when it came to an end did she truly become the owner of this body. Newly free, all she wanted was to find a quiet corner, live an ordinary life, eat and drink well, and enjoy her peace. But a fire bound her fate to a child with a very special identity, and the two were forced to flee from place to place. She buried her past and opened a little food shop in a faraway land. All kinds of steame 98.8kFavorites110.3kClicks/ch192kGifts

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   4/5. The title is unremarkable, and the synopsis is uninspiring, but the first chapter is breathtaking. The author's manipulation of language is on par with Shi Tiesheng; many times, the simple and unadorned words brought tears to my eyes instantly. This is definitely not a newcomer; the fact that the column is brand new is almost too much. [Crying]

4. 4 海 Island Survival: Life-Type Player Farms and Hoards Goods 海岛求生：生活玩家种田囤货 Fei Yi绯夷Danmei (BL)2.8M WordsOngoing Nan Liujing woke up to learn that he'd been kidnapped by an evil game System called Island Survival. From then on, he had to say goodbye to Blue Star and spend the rest of his life tied to a barren little island. What do you mean, one island from the start and everything else has to be earned through grinding? Faced with a desolate island where not even birds would land, Nan Liujing's hoarding instincts kicked in. No way. He had to start grinding!!! He went beachcombing, farmed, raised slimes, a 130.6kFavorites126.4kClicks/ch3.2MGifts

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   Perfect! Not a single chapter was bad. The plot and emotions flowed so smoothly, the world-building was as vast and detailed as "Iron Brothers," and the author is surprisingly a complete newcomer, purely gifted. I could read the second day of rest in one go, every day was wonderful. The pace slowed down a bit in the third day of rest, with that "simple and peaceful" feeling. I haven't read the rest yet, I'm going to start stockpiling!

5. 5 当 When a Beagle Becomes a Defender [Football] 当比格犬成为后卫[足球] Green White Black绿白黑Danmei (BL)2.3M WordsOngoing My next story, Milk-Tea Cat Binds to a Redemption System, is in my author profile. System: [You’re the villain in a soccer fanfic.] [You play as a defender, but you’re a terrible person and an awful sport. If you can win by kicking a person instead of the ball, you’ll do it.] [You’re ungrateful and ambitious. You abandoned the mentor and seniors who had high hopes for you, and betrayed the hometown fans who adored you. At your new club, you form cliques; on the n 55.7kFavorites81.7kClicks/ch575.8kGifts

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   I'm so happy now that I've opened the door to a new world! Happiness is the most important thing in online novels! [Scratching head] I've never watched football before, and I couldn't recognize any of the faces, but I still enjoyed it immensely and completely grasped the charm of football. [Hugging someone's leg] And! I absolutely have to give a big shout-out to: the romance is so well written!!

6. 6 c Even Cosplaying Geto Has to Save Lives [Western Crossover] cos真人也要悬壶济世[综英美] Source Particle源粒子Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete. Bonus chapters are being updated. Exclusive to Jinjiang. Thanks for supporting the author through legitimate channels.] Check out the author’s completed stories: “[Western Crossover] Gotham’s Mr. Everywhere” and “After Returning to Yokohama, I Saved the World with a Patchwork Secret Identity.” [Subscribe to 80% of the main story to unlock the bonus chapters.] Story blurb (content warnings at the end of the blurb and in the author’s note for Chapter 1) Also known as: #A Zhen Falls for 55.4kFavorites93.7kClicks/ch108.3kGifts

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   4.5 Stars. Stepping into a crossover between British and American fantasy worlds opened the door to a whole new world. Turns out, fanfiction readers have it so easy! Because the protagonist's timeline is introduced very early and the story is quite long, and the author is extremely skilled at weaving together different plot elements, plus the author's notes, explanations, and humorous references, there's nothing that's hard to understand. The shifts in perspective have a cinematic feel, and the successive boss battles are quite Hollywood-esque, making for a smooth read without any jarring moments. The early episodes might be more entertaining than the plot, but it gets better and better later on, and I really enjoyed the content after Loki. The author's meticulous world-building is a pleasure to behold; authors like Akuta no Kakeru and the Superhero Editorial Department only need to create characters, while fanfiction writers have to consider much more. [Doge emoji] Besides, the author clearly loves them. Longtime readers of British and American superheroes might not find it that novel, but for newbies like me who only saw early superhero movies in theaters more than a decade ago, it's just right.

7. 7 被 Daily Life of a Fortune-Teller Forced to Take Clients 被迫营业的算命先生日常 Green Robe, Apricot Grove青衣杏林Danmei (BL)896k WordsCompleted [Complete.] Nan Shi had been duped by online motivational platitudes into spending every last penny to buy an antique shop. But he knew nothing about the business, managed it poorly, and nearly went bankrupt. Next month, he’d be bankrupt and drowning in debt. Nan Shi’s goal was simple: sell, sell, sell! He absolutely could not go bankrupt! 168.2kFavorites290.7kClicks/ch229kGifts

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   4/5. The plot is better than *Feng Shui Master* (reviewed below); metaphysical stories are definitely the author's domain. Friendly reminder: There are two major plot twists shortly after the story goes premium. Since the synopsis doesn't mention them at all, you might be shocked while reading, but it's very exciting. I initially wanted to give it a 4.5, But the romance was absolutely terrible, and the author seemed to think it was quite good—unbelievable. Starting from chapter 120, the plot became incredibly weak in an attempt to force the romance forward. I couldn't stand it anymore and dropped it after the last 10 chapters, wasting all the character development I'd done earlier. Having read three books, this author seems to have a habit of releasing a flood of negative information later on. However, given that most fantasy novels these days are just mindless wish-fulfillment stories, this one is still worth a try.

8. 8 新 New Times, New Hell 新世纪，新冥界 Lin Zhilu林知落Danmei (BL)701k WordsCompleted This story is purely for entertainment. It isn't based on real people, so please don't read too much into it. Believe in science, okay? Mwah! . Yu Zhengdu got a job as a programmer at a small startup that claimed to specialize in “life management”... On his first day, he received a call from a stranger: “Hello, I got a text from your company telling me to reincarnate tomorrow...” Yu Zhengdu: “...??” The handsome young boss, Shang Que: “Welcome to the Human World Underworld Administration Office. 404kFavorites727.3kClicks/ch1.1MGifts

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   This is a very enjoyable supernatural novel. Even today, it's still a perfectly good read, written in 2019, without any outdated or clichéd plot points. This "traditional worldview × modernity" setting was very popular a couple of years ago, but it's rare to see now; maybe everyone just doesn't want to work anymore.

9. 9 天21+ Watching the Sage Emperor on the Sky Screen 天幕观影圣天子 Weaver Magpie织鹊No CP337k WordsCompleted 62.2kFavorites123kClicks/ch70.8kGifts

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   4 Points. Amazing! Has online fiction evolved to this point?! I actually find original fictional dynasties more interesting than those derived from official history—the former demands significantly higher historical literacy than the latter; it can't be created by simply copying everything from Baidu. It's clear the author has their own thoughts on historical patterns and political struggles, managing to design two logically consistent timelines that seamlessly connect to official history according to historical stages. They are a rare author whose historical perspective I wholeheartedly agree with.

10. 10 美 A Gourmet Life (System) 美食人生（系统） Ye Youyou叶悠悠No CP972k WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Fan Wan couldn't find a suitable job. Since she enjoyed tinkering with food, she decided to buy a small food cart and sell boxed meals at a street stall. Who knew that as soon as she bought the cart, a gourmet System would automatically arrive? From then on, Fan Wan not only recreated lost delicacies like cold toad soup, sugar crab, and pepper soup, but also gave ordinary home-cooked dishes their own distinctive flavors. As her reputation grew, diners flocked 8.1kFavorites13.2kClicks/ch30.7kGifts

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    4/5. What a pleasant surprise! I originally just randomly picked up a mindless food-themed novel to enjoy while eating, since I really dislike street food vendors. I only read the paid chapters because I admire the protagonist's unwavering focus on his own path, unaffected by external circumstances. But starting from chapter 25, the warmth and humanity of the diners touched me deeply. There was no deliberate attempt at sentimentality, but sometimes it's this subtle warmth and the loneliness of memories that makes you want to cry. Food without the diners' stories is soulless! Ah, I want to reread *Life-Based Game* again [hugs] (Quark has the official version for free!).

11. 11 重EN Reborn as the Dragon King, I Made My Fortune Through Seafood [Farming] 重生成龙王后我靠海鲜发家[种田] Moonlit, Rainy Night月寂烟雨Danmei (BL)868k WordsCompleted Lu Ao was a very handsome gay man. His parents had both passed away, and after graduating from university, he opened a small supermarket. Everything was ordinary. Until he turned twenty-four. His blind date, who had borrowed from online loan sharks, claimed to be his boyfriend. When Lu Ao went out for a late-night snack, he ran into debt collectors. A fight broke out, and while trying to escape by jumping into a river, he tragically drowned and turned into a dragon. After that, his whole world c 109.2kFavorites278.4kClicks/ch140.5kGifts

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    The first 50% (4.5 Stars) was a modern-day farming/enjoyable novel about sea fishing and selling seafood at high prices; even I, who don't eat seafood, enjoyed it. However, the second 50% shifted to marine life conservation, which diminished my interest, and I didn't finish it. This book is significantly better than the author's later works in terms of setting and writing quality, and most importantly, the naming skills at this time are still quite normal...

12. 12 抠 Stingy Means You Can Only Marry a Male Wife 抠搜只能娶男妻 Zhang Jizhi张季之Danmei (BL)176k WordsCompleted As a little-known streamer, Song Hao decides to beat a pay-to-win harem game without spending a single yuan. To boost his literary talent, he never goes on dates with the dean’s daughter. Instead, he visits the academy to write poetry with his buddies. To boost his martial prowess, he never accepts the swordswoman’s challenge. Instead, he borrows his buddies’ martial arts manuals. To save money, he never goes out to enjoy himself at the pleasure houses. Instead, he mooches off his buddies for fo 94.4kFavorites81.2kClicks/ch138.7kGifts

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    I was deeply moved when I first read this short story. I finished it in three hours, laughing non-stop for two hours and crying non-stop for another hour... The comments were hilarious, the switching between in-game and out-of-game perspectives was very natural, the emotions were very delicate, and I was heartbroken.

13. 13 冒 [Three Kingdoms] Passing Myself Off as the Son of Heaven 冒认天子[三国] Cong Bi丛璧No CP907k WordsCompleted As a fan of Three Kingdoms history, it is perfectly normal to reconstruct a dragon robe according to archaeological illustrations and wear it for fun, right? But what if, you transmigrated while wearing that dragon robe? And transmigrated into the most chaotic period of all? The previous emperor had died, Grand General He Jin held power, and at the urging of the scholars, calls for the slaughter of the eunuchs grew louder by the day. The eunuchs struck first, killing He Jin and fleeing the pala 91.3kFavorites118.1kClicks/ch296.5kGifts

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    This is divine! Divine! (Slams table) I prefer the original title, "I Time-Traveled Wearing a Dragon Robe," sob sob~ I haven't watched any historical fiction adaptations in a long time. The historical knowledge is uneven, the plots are formulaic, and the comments section is always full of arguments. [Eye roll] But this Three Kingdoms derivative work is so novel and authentic—the dragon robe time travel is a unique case, truly novel; focusing on political struggles and military confrontations, it shows no signs of a major industrial revolution at the end of the Han Dynasty, truly authentic. Under the author's ingenious design, many historical figures, clearly acting out of self-interest, create a situation that no one can explain yet seems perfectly logical, making Dihua's brilliance breathtaking. Although the author humbly describes his writing as plain language, the prose is fluent, effortlessly incorporating classical Chinese elements when needed, creating a natural and seamless effect without any sense of artificiality or patchwork. Reading through it is a pure pleasure! The readership is incredibly talented, and this is the only historical fiction I dare to open up with the paragraph comments for everyone's enjoyment—double the fun!

14. 14 非21+ The Atypical Group Darling 非典型团宠 Wind Through the Squirrels风入松鼠Danmei (BL)2.2M WordsCompleted 150.2kFavorites211.7kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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    4.5 Points. Brilliant, no words needed! Who wouldn't plead for justice? All of them deserve the death penalty! (Outrageous statement) You could also check out the author's other novel, "I Conquered the World with Novels." This author's novels all have excellent pacing, and the cuteness is as natural as breathing, making them a truly enjoyable read.

15. 15 惊 What?! The Variety Show Was Supposed to Be a Dating Show, But... 惊！说好的选秀综艺竟然 Yan Baibai晏白白Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Wu Jin is a trainee at an entertainment company, blessed with a peerless beauty’s face. He could sit still and still debut in the center position. After signing up for a talent competition show, a dazzling future is within his reach Wu Jin: Wait, why is this show nothing like they said? Wasn’t I supposed to sing and dance? Why are you sending me out to the middle of nowhere...? Show producer: A once-in-a-century beauty like you! The show’s ratings are counting on you to save them! Wu Jin: ...I 337.6kFavorites566.3kClicks/ch600.4kGifts

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    A perfect score, unparalleled. Although it's called a battle royale reality show, the regions, teams, maps, and weapons make it more like a "StarCraft Real-Life Battle Royale Championship League," with the protagonist's story revolving around the selection of trainees. The merit of this article lies in: 1. As a novel written in 2018, it still reads smoothly today, without any outdated online expressions or plots. It would be perfectly natural to call it a new work, something that many highly collected works from before 2020 cannot achieve. 2. Famous BL novels all share a common flaw that I find hard to accept: they create a grand world solely for the protagonists to have a dramatic romance. It's like I want dumplings, but they only care about selling vinegar. [Sigh] But this novel is one of the few popular ones that doesn't make me feel like the world-building serves the romance (even though the romance is a significant part of it), or that the supporting characters serve the protagonist. On the contrary, the protagonist accidentally enters this world, and the people in this world already have their own lives. Even the strongest character is just a small part of this vast and functioning society. 3. Even though the protagonist's character setting might seem very formulaic and overly "character-driven," it feels surprisingly natural and harmonious in the text. Perhaps this is because the plot is so compelling that it avoids one of the criticisms leveled against BL novels. If I had to nitpick, I'd say the dungeon wasn't 100% detailed. While the dungeon design was unique, the gameplay was a bit too simplistic. Anyway, this book definitely made me appreciate the charm of the infinite flow genre; before this, I couldn't get into any popular infinite flow novels. It's a pity that the story ends after finishing "youth training." How can it not include winning the professional league championship?! I'll write another million words!

16. 16 在 Opening a Snack Shop at the Imperial College 在国子监开小卖部 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance494k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now on sale and available on all platforms. Thank you for your support!] Yao Qizhao, Libationer of the Imperial College, was a man of impeccable character, upright and honest throughout his life, never making a single mistake. Then one day, he suddenly broke off his granddaughter's engagement in the street and beat up a court official. His reputation was ruined, and his health rapidly declined. He lived frugally all his life. His family assets amounted to just over twenty 155kFavorites187.4kClicks/ch167.4kGifts

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    4.5 Points. Before it became a paid novel, it was arguably the most perfect food novel, perfectly blending humanistic care with food. Unfortunately, the author tried to develop too many subplots but lacked the ability to bring them together and connect them, resulting in a disjointed and haphazard narrative. However, the overall quality is so high that these flaws do not detract from the overall excellence.

17. 17 嫁 Marry My Iron Buddy 嫁给铁哥们 Clothes Falling into Flame衣落成火Danmei (BL)3.8M WordsCompleted The pride of Kun Yun City, Wu Shaoqian, has been crippled! In a single day, he falls from the clouds into the mud. His soul is also dissipating, and he's on the verge of death. The Wu family thinks he's useless now but still wants to save face, so they pressure the Zhong family to marry off one of their daughters and provide a dowry of Soul-Fixing Fruits that can save his life. The Zhong family holds an emergency meeting that night. None of their three marriageable daughters is willing to go, bu 277.4kFavorites624.4kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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    4.5 Points. Finally finished! The best male-oriented fantasy leveling-up story is actually on Jinjiang Literature City, haha! The author is practically unrivaled in this genre. It proves that pacing > plot >>>>> writing style. Even with such "terrifyingly" weak writing, I couldn't put it down—amazing! Because it's a super long novel, I'll describe my review in more detail: Chapters 1-74 (approximately 600,000 words) constitute the first phase of the plot and represent the author's most compelling part of the book; it can generally be read in one sitting. For first-time readers, it's recommended to read at least up to Chapter 31, which marks the first major climax of the story. Considering the book's nearly 4 million words, a 200,000-plus-word reading attempt is definitely worthwhile. Chapters 75-235 (approximately 1.2 Million words) mark the beginning of the second map. From this point onward, the author stops polishing the wording, resulting in redundant and repetitive writing—what's often called "padded" or "poorly written." While the plot remains thrilling when it's dramatic, it can become slightly boring when things settle down. The early assessments and ranking events, and the two auctions later on, were the most exciting and exhilarating parts for me. The new map begins at chapter 236, and the third phase begins at chapter 423 (approximately 900,000 words). The new map offers new opportunities to show off, and anything related to the protagonist exchanging resources is particularly engaging. I especially love the "Land of All Beings" setting, and the daily life of the new sect is also fun. Overall, I think it's more interesting than the second phase, probably because the people and things in the new map are more intriguing. Chapter 424, leading up to the final chapter (approximately 900,000 words), is the final showdown, explaining various endings and side stories. It uses a lot of time-consuming techniques; the author may have been tired, and so are the readers. There aren't many outstanding plot points, so just read it casually. What truly amazes me about this story is the incredibly detailed fantasy world the author constructs. The richness of detail makes the entire setting three-dimensional and realistic, with tight logic and interconnected elements, making you feel as if you're actually in a vast, functioning world. As we all know, the way to determine if someone is lying is to repeatedly examine the details, and the author's depiction of subtle details that most people would overlook is so vivid, as if they've witnessed them firsthand—far beyond the reach of ordinary imagination. I genuinely suspect the author has actually been there. Even with its simple and plain language, this vividness is not diminished at all. Rather than watching the protagonist level up, it feels more like observing this world through the protagonist's eyes, encountering fleeting glimpses of otherworldly beauty.

18. 18 小 The Little Lord 小领主 Spring Creek Flute at Dawn春溪笛晓Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Once hailed as a genius destined to become the Empire’s chief knight, he was gravely injured and abandoned by his family and the princess he loved. Reduced to a stray with nowhere to go, he was taken in by an obscure little lord… The little lord, Jiang Zhuozhuo, has a tiny domain, no ambition, and just wants to lounge in the sun in comfort every day. Her only concern is that if no one succeeds her, the Empire will take back her land! Now her chance has arrived! The man in front of her is incredi 110.2kFavorites151.1kClicks/ch975.2kGifts

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    4/5, A healing and restorative gem. It gets increasingly exciting after the VIP chapters, truly reaching its peak. A lighthearted and humorous slice-of-life story, devoid of deep sorrow or grand ambitions; it's about achieving effortless success through playful banter. Each paragraph is rated 99/100. This author excels at writing energetic and vibrant protagonists; even the dead would find something to strive for.

19. 19 角 Character Experience System [Entertainment Industry] 角色体验系统［娱乐圈］ Little Haven in Search of Light寻光小筑No CP1.6M WordsCompleted [Thanks to all the lovely readers who like Xiao Yu! My other serial in the same genre, "Top-Tier Star Reborn: Starting in Hong Kong’s Entertainment Scene", is updating now. Please support it. "Role-Playing System: Director Edition" is coming in 2026, so please add it to your favorites!] As a protagonist with maxed-out luck, Yu Xunguang received a System before his acting career had even begun. The so-called Role Experience System lets you meet the character you played in another dimension afte 39.2kFavorites44.8kClicks/ch189.3kGifts

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    4.5/10. More of an actor's story than an entertainment industry novel. The protagonist is a dedicated actor striving to become a seasoned performer, rather than a typical superstar. He works his way up from one role to another, resulting in a substantial amount of fictionalized writing (evident in the table of contents). There's a great deal of detail about interpersonal relationships and filming, giving me a real sense that being an actor isn't easy… The fan culture and public opinion often featured in entertainment industry novels are surprisingly minimal. This is a story that truly reflects the author's values—very positive, very righteous. However, like the novel "The Talent Show" below, the first few chapters are too much of a one-man show, as flat as a broken electrocardiogram, and I almost gave up on reading it. It gradually gets better from chapter 11 onwards, and thereafter it basically uses 10 chapters as a unit to deeply portray a character, which truly lives up to the name of "character experience". The further I read, the higher my rating became. The more opportunities there were, the more complex the characters, and the more multifaceted the people I met, the more interesting it became. However, the orthodox and serious style might not suit the tastes of fans of lighthearted, entertaining stories set in the entertainment industry. Also, the 5-star synopsis was somewhat hampered by the author's narrative ability; a 4-star rating would be more appropriate. If it can live up to that expectation, I think I'll enjoy it; the genuine emotions between people are truly moving.

20. 20 从 Becoming a Top-Tier Star, Starting with a Talent Show 从选秀开始成为顶流天王 Xie Canglang谢沧浪No CP725k WordsCompleted The End. Thank you for supporting the official release~ [Comments about pirated copies or real-life people will be deleted. Please respect one another. Thank you, everyone.] If life were judged by the roles of protagonist and supporting character, then Xie Xizhao seemed to have been cast as a cannon-fodder character in every one of his lives. As a boy band member, he was the invisible one with the least popularity outside the group, and the timid leader who was ostracized within it; As an acto 69.9kFavorites121.3kClicks/ch132kGifts

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    4.5/10. The only downside is that the free chapters are rather thin, like an introduction that never quite gets to the point. If I hadn't read a couple of chapters of paid content to test the waters, I probably would have given up. After the paid chapters, something magical happened; the other contestants, the production team, the fans, and the various agencies suddenly seemed to come alive, becoming three-dimensional from flat characters. At times, it even made me wonder if I was watching a novel or reality. It was a truly wonderful, immersive fan experience; even though I have a prejudice against talent shows, I got hooked.

21. 21 长 The Little Chef of Chang'an 长安小厨郎 Chang Lu Sheng长路生Danmei (BL)556k WordsOngoing Unrestricted paragraph comments are open! Come chat, everyone! If you can’t post a comment, let me know in the comments section! On the first day after transmigrating, Jiang Shu was mistaken for a fugitive by negligent constables and beaten with a board, leaving him at death’s door. One month after transmigrating, Jiang Shu became a darling of the entire Court of Judicial Review. Everyone who saw him would ask, “What are you cooking today, young master?” Six months after transmigrating, J 27.1kFavorites44kClicks/ch78.7kGifts

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    4.5 Points. The author's descriptions of food are vivid and mouthwatering, and the writing is excellent. The prose is natural, and the characters' conversations are distinct, without any of the pretentious or affected mannerisms of a novice author. The lengthy sections on scientific information and food sharing also reveal the author's appreciation for life, making them a worthy successor to Wang Zengqi of Jinjiang Literature City! This collection alone doesn't do justice to its quality. The plot gets 4 points, but the food described by the author deserves an extra 0.5. I'm changing it from four stars to five because meals just don't taste right without it.

22. 22 继 After Inheriting a Botanical Garden 继承一座植物园后 Tan You Dreams檀幽筑梦Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The completed novel next door, Inheriting a Zoo, is a similar story] Ye Han had loved plants since childhood, but as graduation approached, no one was interested in hiring her because her field was so niche. One day, she received a special job offer. It said she could work at a place called Nanshan Botanical Garden for an annual salary of one million yuan! One million? Ye Han closed her email without a change in expression. A scam. But the very next second, a text arrived saying one million yu 64.8kFavorites197.5kClicks/ch132.7kGifts

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    4.5 Stars. The author's zoo story seems to have fallen through = =, so I'll recommend this one instead. I also think the botanical garden is more unique than the zoo; it seems there's no substitute online? I haven't seen anything similar. Comparing it to images on Baidu, you can really learn something here! (Not really.) I highly recommend my favorite sections: the carnivorous plant section, the rainforest section, the dawn redwood forest, and the science museum—they're amazing. The science museum, in particular, is incredibly creative. I can't imagine how much I'd love to learn if such a botanical garden existed in real life. Since it's all so special, let's not be too critical of the author's clichéd romance; just ignore it.

23. 23 成 Becoming a Transcendent Starts with Writing Novels 成为超越者从写小说开始 Qing Shan清剡Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted [The Yokohama arc begins in Chapter 147. The original story gets way too wild later, so some settings won't follow the source material. The bonus chapters require a 65% subscription rate, excluding the bonus chapters.] Ji Yanqiu, a rising literary star who has just won the country's highest literary award, is on his way to the ceremony when he transmigrates by accident. One moment, everything goes black; the next, he's standing on a London street at the end of the twentieth century, in a paralle 53.5kFavorites83.5kClicks/ch102.4kGifts

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    This has shattered my understanding of transmigration novels; this is real literature! However, the backdrop of international war is unusually heavy, exceeding the average reader's tolerance. The comment section is filled with a sense of oppression, anxiety, and breakdown—people are frantically searching like ants on a hot plate, completely baffled as to what went wrong. Author, could you please write a pure, enjoyable story about becoming a literary giant in another world next time? Don't waste your talent for writing Chinese novels, please!

24. 24 重 Back To The 90s 重回九零 Huai Su怀愫Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyday life in a bygone era] Lin Wenjun lay on the operating table, looking back on a life that had, by all accounts, been pretty good. Her husband had made his fortune in the 1990s. He never kept a mistress or cheated on her. Her three children were reasonably filial. She had never endured great hardship or suffered terribly. So why had she never been satisfied? Was it because she and her husband had grown further and further apart? Because her three children resented her for not treating th 219.3kFavorites575.6kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    I originally wrote a long review in the comments section, but Jinjiang deleted it as "retribution," haha. This is the first book in all my years of reading historical fiction that made me feel like I was reliving the 1990s and the new millennium. It was magical, like being in a dream without realizing I was a guest. But what struck me most about this article was how the author subtly yet powerfully portrayed the impact of money on the upper limit of an ordinary person's life—with money, life has purpose, not only bringing happiness to oneself and one's family, but even the most hated relatives become better. And it's a genuine improvement, not hypocritical flattery. This is truly a profound discussion of human nature; this is truly "reality"! Are there really bad people among the ordinary people struggling to make a living? We are all just fodder for gossip! So when reading this article, please don't try to judge any of the characters; just enjoy it.

25. 25 年 The Overseas Relatives of a Period-Novel Sacrificial Character Are Back 年代文炮灰的海外亲戚回来了 Hu Tu湖涂Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Blurb: Su Xun transmigrates into an 1980s novel as a wealthy returnee from overseas. But aside from inheriting a bunch of troublesome relatives who are destined for tragic ends as cannon fodder, she doesn’t have a single cent to her name. Luckily, she gets a weird “universally loathed” System. Whenever someone hates her enough to want to beat her up, she earns one loathing point, worth 100 US dollars. To maintain her wealthy persona, Su Xun has no choice but to claim these cannon-fodder relative 87.8kFavorites185kClicks/ch294.4kGifts

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    It's rare to find a historical fiction story that can be written with such originality. I hadn't read the synopsis carefully beforehand and assumed the protagonist was just some "cannon fodder" who latched onto a relative as mentioned in the title. Turns out, it's the "overseas relative" himself, instantly making it stand out from the crowd. Essentially, it's a super-rich system, but the addition of this year's popular "universally disliked" element makes it quite amusing. The plot is very engaging, like a Hollywood popcorn movie. While it follows a formula, the interconnected events keep you hooked and unable to put it down. The protagonist is particularly adept at being bold yet shrewd, insightful, and cunning yet principled—worthy of his immense wealth, without any of the typical "sudden riches turn into petty arrogance" tropes.

26. 26 极 Extreme Cold Disaster: Hot Spring Town Management Simulator 极寒天灾温泉街模拟经营 Leaning on the Rail, Listening to the Universe凭栏听宇Romance826k WordsCompleted [Next up: The Billionaire Investor Who Makes Ten Million a Day [Showbiz], a feel-good power fantasy. Blurb below] Shu Mo was transported to a frozen apocalypse and bound to a business simulation System. At the start, the System asked her to choose a type of shop to run. Shu Mo, who was freezing her tail off: ...Do I really have to choose? Shivering, she typed in “Hot Spring Town.” The entire world was dragged into a bizarre survival game. Temperatures plummeted, monsters invaded from all sides, 112.3kFavorites204.7kClicks/ch182.2kGifts

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    4.5/10. I still really enjoy rereading it; it opened my eyes to simulation management games. At first, it might seem a bit mindless and fun, but from chapter 50 onwards, the upgrades to the hot spring town, the customers' reactions, and the mysterious employees become quite interesting, and the pacing improves significantly. It truly gives you the joy of playing a management game. My favorite part is the entertainment hot spring area from chapters 122-140; I can read it over and over again, and it's incredibly enjoyable.

27. 27 崽 The Kid Saw the Bullet Comments at a Crime Scene 崽在凶案现场看到弹幕后 Yu Yue Yuan Fei渝跃鸢飞Romance906k WordsCompleted [New novel: The Female Toolmaker [1960s], the story of a woman who gradually becomes a master craftswoman serving the nation. A career-focused story, please visit my author page to check it out! (*^▽^*)] [Previously titled: Praise My Detective Grandfather and Transmigrated Dad] Di Zhaozhao, the five-year-old child of a Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, suddenly heard a strange voice. "Murder! How terrifying!" "Phew, good thing the blood splattered onto the ceiling. Otherwise, my 51kFavorites100.8kClicks/ch135.9kGifts

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    The original title was "Praising My Detective Grandfather and Time-Traveling Father," such a distinctive title! Please change it back! The first half is a 5/5. The hilarious moments, the occasional tearful moments of emotion, the truly relatable story of a transmigrated, laid-back protagonist, and the precious innocence of a young child—all make for an unforgettable reading experience. Unfortunately, the second half focuses on the imperial examinations and court politics, falling into the cliché of a spoiled genius protagonist novel, and lacking formality. I'd only give it a 3.5/5. However, the cases interspersed throughout are still interesting. Overall, it's a novel that evokes genuine joy rather than relying on jokes and gags.

28. 28 该 It's My Turn to Carry the Team [Full-Dive] 该我上场带飞了[全息] A Lifetime of Splendor一世华裳Danmei (BL)512k WordsCompleted My novel "Time for Me to Carry the Team" goes on presale April 9. Available from Tmall, Dangdang, and other stores~ My new project "Fixing Bugs in a Series" is now underway. Click through to my profile to check it out~ Jiang Chen, a prodigy esports player, led his team to win the first and second seasons of the Youmeng Pro League. His future should have been bright, but a terminal illness forced him to retire at the height of his career. Unwilling to give up, with nothing left to lose and nowher 398.2kFavorites704.3kClicks/ch496.4kGifts

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    4.5/10. The first 50% deserves 5 stars, but the latter 50% takes a sharp turn for the worse, feeling a bit like following an outline. Overall, however, it's still worth reading and could be ranked second only to *Laughing in the Jianghu* among online game novels. It's a typical story of a player with flashy skills and "lucky" luck, maintaining an excellent balance in constantly exploring new dungeons without feeling contrived by the protagonist's halo. Furthermore, the romance is exceptionally well-developed in a BL novel, avoiding any forced or gratuitous connection.

29. 29 变 After I Turned into a Zombie, My Ex-Boyfriend Caught Me 变成丧尸后被前男友抓住了 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance320k WordsCompleted In her third year as a zombie, Xue Ling was mingling with a wandering horde when she came face-to-face with a convoy sent to exterminate zombies. What a coincidence. Wasn't the man standing on the roof of the vehicle, pointing a gun at her, her ex-boyfriend Wen Jiuze? Theme: Never give up hope. 296.7kFavorites502.1kClicks/ch328.9kGifts

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    4.5/10. The premise is incredibly intriguing, and the synopsis reveals nothing; each daily update feels like a unveiling of a mystery. The author's writing style is calm, initially amusing but later heartbreaking, making it a compelling novel that evokes strong emotions and a strong desire to keep reading. I won't spoil the plot; whoever reads it will be hooked.

30. 30 超 Dream Delivery System: My Delivery Jobs Keep Changing History 超时空快递 Green Bamboo Leaf青竹叶Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted Thank you for supporting my upcoming novel, Gods in the Ruins~ Blurb: Fresh out of college, Jiang Jitang became a space-time courier and skipped eighty years of detours. 'Wish Fulfillment General Store': Make deliveries first, then open a shop, grow the business, and rise to greatness! Hello, Tasker. Please buy a set of Chinese painting pigments and tools for a young cowherd. The budget is eight coins, equivalent to sixteen yuan. Complete the order within 4 hours and 38 minutes. Taskers may n 38.2kFavorites41.5kClicks/ch193.3kGifts

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    Satisfied, completely satisfied. The author seamlessly blends multiple worldviews in this story, creating an immersive experience in each dimension – truly impressive. The reading experience was extremely enjoyable. However, I might only give it a 4.5 Out of 10. The full marks are due to the author's incredibly upright, gentle, and strong moral compass. Honestly, I've almost never seen this in modern writing. This spirit of self-reliance and virtue, embodying true goodness and benevolence, has long been replaced, even despised, by a society driven by money and selfishness. The highest good is like water, benefiting all things without striving – the rules of nature. Do people in this world still understand this?

31. 31 小 Doomsday Grocery Store 小欧皇的末日杂货铺 Loves Plum Wine Most最爱梅子酒Danmei (BL)1.9M WordsCompleted [The new serial, How a Little Healer Can Save the Fuzzy Ones] [Shopkeeping + farming + fuzzy friends + wasteland reconstruction] Tang Yu'an's family runs a general store, and every day after school, he helps out by minding the shop. That afternoon, his parents had gone out to restock, leaving him alone in the store. The older boy from next door came by to help him with his homework. Bang! Suddenly, the general store's door closed by itself. Tang Yu'an got up to open it. But when the door sw 92.4kFavorites101.1kClicks/ch337.4kGifts

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    4.5 Points. A simulation management system plus a lucky streak—a setting I love, hence the extra 0.5 Points. What's rare is the author's exceptional meticulousness. The reactions of ordinary people after transmigrating are usually a major source of reader criticism and author illogical plot holes, but this story put a lot of effort into the early adaptation and exploration, gradually revealing the system's functions. Although it's not fully developed yet and sometimes frustrating to read, the ability to reconcile its inconsistencies is commendable. The world-building also seems to have much to explore. While the premise is exciting, the plot unfolds slowly and gradually, which is quite good.

32. 32 毕 After Graduation, I Went Home to Keep Bees 毕业后我回家养蜂了 Lan Tuo兰拓No CP1.1M WordsCompleted → My new novel, The Villainess Becomes a Mom and Refuses to Raise Her Kids Like Little Chickens, is now available! A hilarious entertainment-industry story about an ancient noble consort in the modern day. A laid-back consort, raising kids without pressure, no romance for anyone, making money first, going crazy forever. It's already got plenty of chapters, so dig in! Other people's dads: "Kid, once you leave these mountains, don't come back!" Jiang Xiaoman's dad: "Kid, you're the only hope our 27.9kFavorites78.6kClicks/ch121kGifts

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    The main reason for reviewing this book is to strongly recommend "The Chronicles of Song Tan" on Qidian. It's a true rural story about growing ingredients and food, and selling them to unsuspecting customers (not really). The author clearly grew up in the countryside and experienced poverty. These are the only two books I've found in all this time; the realism is something city kids can't achieve through research alone. As one reader aptly put it, the countryside is becoming deserted; in a few years, no one will be able to write this kind of story anymore. PS. "The Chronicles of Song Tan" is available for free on Quark!

33. 33 侠 [Wuxia Crossover] The Martial Heroes’ Reverse Transmigration Days [综武侠]侠客们的反穿日常 San Manzi三蔓子Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete. Currently fixing typos.] ★Please add the upcoming Wuxia Crossover: Stardew Valley, but Make It a Wuxia Adventure to your favorites. Blurb at the end.★ Qin Kou's home often experienced temporal turbulence It's called temporal turbulence because she picked up dozens of… paper characters? Four Eyebrows, Chu Xiangshuai, Yidianhong, the Flying Dagger, Zhan Zhao, Bai Yutang, the Four of the Divine Constabulary, and more. Names that had only existed in wuxia stories were now living, breat 37.5kFavorites89.9kClicks/ch108.1kGifts

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    4/5. This was my first time reading a crossover wuxia novel, and I was quite impressed. The characters' personalities and charm were very well captured. The first dozen or so chapters and the second wave of time travel were the most enjoyable, fully showcasing the fun of the clash between ancient and modern times. The author's perspective was also very detailed and insightful. It's commendable that the wuxia protagonist's modern profession didn't completely degenerate into that of a TikTok influencer. However, the early parts occasionally strayed from the main plot, making it feel a bit scattered. The characters who came later were a matter of personal preference, which lowered my rating, but the author managed to tie it all up, so it's alright. I never expected that the best crossover wuxia novel I've ever read would be one of the best.

34. 34 在 The Days I Was Forced to Become a Feng Shui Master 在被迫成为风水先生的日子里 Green Robe, Apricot Grove青衣杏林Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted [Correcting typos, no new content] * [Complete] [Please leave a five-star review, it means a lot to me QAQ] Protagonist-focused progression fantasy, slow-burn warning Yu Ning reached his twenties, went through unemployment and a car accident, and finally saw the light. He returned to his hometown and opened a general store. He thought life would stay peaceful and idyllic, until he opened the back door of the courtyard. Later, Yu Ning inherited the family business, and began to f 125.3kFavorites277.1kClicks/ch224.5kGifts

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    I'd give it a 4 out of 10. It's a work in the metaphysics genre where the author put effort into making the facts coherent, and the setting of traveling back to ancient times to learn is more relatable than the current trend of viral livestreams and reborn exorcists. Most importantly, it doesn't involve any supernatural or ghost-catching elements; you'd be hard-pressed to find another like it on Jinjiang Literature City. However, aside from the main characters, the overall character design feels like something out of an early BL (Boys' Love) novel, especially the flamboyant red-clad imperial advisor—it's downright ridiculous.

35. 35 香 Hong Kong Detective [The Nineties] 香江神探[九零] Qing Hou轻侯Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Many years later, when speaking to a cover-story reporter from Time magazine, Yi Jiayi would look back on that distant afternoon when the head of the Major Crimes Unit took her to see a corpse... In that moment, she heard the victim's anguished cries, saw the killer's face, and gained the ability to mentally rewind a crime scene. From then on, Hong Kong had one fewer junior policewoman who drank tea and gossiped at work, then went on dates and went shopping after hours. In her place, it gained 174.9kFavorites302.8kClicks/ch2.2MGifts

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    This is truly beyond my expectations! From the very first page, I knew the quality wouldn't be bad. The author's descriptions are incredibly immersive; the people and scenery are vividly portrayed. Compared to typical crime novels, this one focuses less on the crime process and the criminal's perspective, and more on the protagonist's growth. The protagonist breaks through in every arc, and the author's design for personal development, team cohesion, and career advancement is very clear. But what surprised me most was the author's depiction of Hong Kong's charm. The local social phenomena, food customs, and lifestyle—even the ordinary diners—all have a unique flavor. This is the first novel that truly made me feel the allure of Hong Kong. Absolutely fantastic!

36. 36 游 The Game Got 100 Million 游戏搞到一个亿[网游] Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Complete, with bonus chapters] [The cover art features an artist's model] They say the globally popular game Conquer the World has a hidden achievement: Whoever finds the “Imperial Jade Seal” wins 100 million RMB. Ying Long used to be an ordinary player who had just missed out on a fortune. But on the game's tenth anniversary, she was reborn. If you don't seize an opportunity when it presents itself, you'll regret it. She was determined to claim that windfall. Sigh, money is hard to earn. It 93.1kFavorites121.4kClicks/ch1.5MGifts

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    The main storyline of the online game is perfect, but I'd give the romance a 2 out of 10… The game world and dungeon plots are intricately designed, the protagonist's first-time clears and serendipitous encounters are all very reasonable, and it even includes the essential game gossip without being overly dramatic or morally reprehensible. In every aspect, it's a perfect online game novel. It just falls short in the romance. After much thought, I still think the author is entirely to blame. The author believes they're writing a story of internal conflict, but what I feel is the awkwardness stemming from a lack of love and self-confidence in one's family background, as evidenced by the polarized opinions in the early comments section. Considering that a high-quality pure online game novel only comes out once every five years, I'll tolerate it.

37. 37 当 Becoming a Star, Starting as an Extra 当明星从跑龙套开始 Qingqiu Qianye青丘千夜Danmei (BL)1.4M WordsCompleted [Bonus extras, unlockable at 60%. No real-life person was the inspiration for this story. No one. No one. No one. (That’s three times.) Please don’t bring up real people in the comments. The golden finger is extremely powerful. Romance pairing: Shen Tianqing.] When Jiang Fanxing was eight, he watched handsome men and beautiful women in legal dramas travel the world, fall in love, and uphold justice. He decided that a handsome, adorable kid like him was born to be a lawyer! He majored in law at 228.8kFavorites383.8kClicks/ch894.4kGifts

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    4.5 Stars. I'd call it a realistic upgrade story. Before this, I almost never read entertainment industry novels—they were all too far-fetched. This book's strength lies in its relevance to the current situation and its strong focus on the decision-makers and staff behind the scenes. Compared to most entertainment industry novels that treat the "play within a play" as the deciding factor for a hit, as if simply telling a good story is enough to create a blockbuster, the author clearly prioritizes the quality of production—successful works come from everyone's efforts and also depend on favorable timing and circumstances—a very mature perspective.

38. 38 拆 Everyday Life and Riches in a Demolition Village [1990s] 拆迁村暴富日常[九零] Liang Tutu梁图图Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The bonus chapters for this novel are in the author's collection, "Bonus Chapters." For four years, rumors said that Qiaoxi Village would be demolished. Now it's finally confirmed: it's Qiaodong Village that's being demolished. The eighteen households and 109 residents of Qiaodong Village, along with all four dogs and three cats in the village, are over the moon! This is a demolition payout! Her boyfriend of three years cheated on her and then blamed it on her lack of ambition. People even m 72.7kFavorites145.1kClicks/ch280.4kGifts

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    4.5 Stars. A delightful and satisfying read. It's been a long time since I've seen such a refreshing and unique story about getting rich quick. There's no system, no transmigration, no rebirth; an ordinary, simple native earns his fortune through sheer ability.

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