A Guide to Infrastructure and Management Stories 基建经营类鉴赏

1. 1 骑 Knight's Wife Simulator 骑士夫人模拟器 Frozen Orange冻京橙Romance518k WordsCompleted Blurb: "Lady Knight Simulator" is a realistic medieval management game. The fief lies in a desolate region on the kingdom's frontier, where winter is long and the snow piles up past your ankles. The manor is old and dilapidated, too. The rotten floorboards crumble underfoot, and when a gale blows outside, a little breeze blows through the house. As for food, every day brings either tough, stale bread or bland wheat porridge. The hens have even stopped laying eggs because of the cold. Bandits 18.8kFavorites22kClicks/ch29.4kGifts

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   The female accountant travels to the Middle Ages to develop her territory, rising from a lord's wife to the ruler of a country. It's a rare book where the infrastructure is written comprehensively and steadily. I was deterred by the title countless times, but fortunately, the main story is about the female protagonist holding real power. She doesn't have any bad taste and always maintains a playful attitude. In the end, her daughter becomes empress and she never marries. However, some details about farming in the early stages are hard to delve into, and the later part mostly focuses on expanding territory and using connections to rise to power, which is a bit dry and boring; compared to the next book, "The Female Tailor," this one doesn't have many female supporting characters to look at; in addition, I personally don't like constantly tinkering with Eastern cuisine in a Western setting, so those who are into this genre should read with caution.

2. 2 十 A Nineteenth-Century Seamstress 十九世纪女裁缝 Frozen Orange冻京橙Romance477k WordsCompleted Please check out my upcoming novel: The Nineteenth-Century Department Store Princess Blurb: She transmigrated into a Western novel as a female side character with a tragic fate. Before Eloise lay Manhattan, New York, in the Gilded Age. At the end of the nineteenth century, it was a glittering world of luxury, with a bustling harbor. But the original owner was still a little girl, living with her younger brother at her aunt’s house. Five people crammed into one tiny room. The walls leaked, t 96.1kFavorites134.1kClicks/ch112.5kGifts

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   A captivating story about a fast-fashion brand designer who travels back to the 19th century, starting as a cleaner and working her way up from a tailor's assistant to a VIP clientele, organizing fashion shows, creating a luxury brand, and ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the industry. The narrative is well-structured and flows smoothly. The female protagonist possesses immense ambition and greed, which ironically allows her to resist temptation and meticulously plan every step of the way. I appreciate the author's ability to directly depict the constraints women face in society, while simultaneously empowering women who dare to break free from these limitations with broader possibilities. The early episodes depicting the family's struggle to make a living are also very heartwarming. The excessive emphasis on the romance makes it somewhat disjointed to read. Aside from the controversial plot points that have since been revised, the story shifts its focus to the romance after the female lead reaches her peak, resulting in a lack of satisfying emotional impact. However, the strong female-weak male dynamic is still appealing: "As the favored one, it seems there's nothing she can do but wait."

3. 3 2 21st-Century Business Management Simulator 21世纪公司经营模拟器 Grape Goldfish葡萄金鱼No CP168k WordsCompleted [After your friend Shen Liu passed away, they left you a newly established company and 1,000,000 in funding. Please enter a company name.] 21st-Century Company Management Simulator, launch! Theme: Just have fun! 1.9kFavorites1.5kClicks/ch2.4kGifts

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   This story tells of future generations starting companies in the 21st century, selling outdated inventions, and rediscovering their self-worth. It features numerous imaginative futuristic technologies, a happy company embodying the dreams of working-class individuals, and friendships built on mutual understanding and support—all the essential elements are present. The author's writing is simple yet sophisticated, offering a gently warm reading experience. However, the shortcomings are also obvious. The main plot is there but it is vague, and the business lines are scattered. Perhaps because the application failed, the plot foreshadowing was hastily explained and concluded, and it was crammed into 160,000 words as if it were a great victory, without fully utilizing the advantages of the writing style. Overall, I still recommend watching it. It's a hidden gem among the many reviews, especially for women who enjoy desserts.

4. 4 在 Opening a Restaurant in an Orthopedic Hospital [Gourmet] 在骨科医院开饭馆[美食] Ji Qihuan季七欢Romance871k WordsCompleted Coming soon: My Little Sister Is a Chef! Synopsis: Lin Yutang transmigrates as the aunt of a villain. The villain is still a little girl, only four years old, all soft and cuddly. To keep the little girl from becoming a tragic villainess who turns evil because she grew up unloved, she renovates and reopens the small house left behind by the original owner's late older sister. A little restaurant opens near Dongcheng No. 3 Orthopedic Hospital. Its steaming, fragrant dishes are just the thing f 74.8kFavorites125.5kClicks/ch88.4kGifts

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   It's as bland as plain water, perfectly suited for passing the time. The female lead isn't particularly well-developed; she simply distances herself from her wicked relatives and awaits her fate. However, she has her aunt taking care of her daughter, the warmth of the neighbors, and plenty of elderly people to enjoy. The Cantonese cuisine is also very appetizing. While the romance is as unremarkable as the writing, it does manage to capture the details. I finished reading it while simultaneously marveling at how boring it was. Although the cook is also a fair-skinned, thin, and beautiful woman who doesn't contribute to the plot at all, the author's overall feminist consciousness is decent, and the small details are handled very well.

5. 5 大 [Tang Dynasty] Chang'an of the Great Tang [唐]大唐长安 Gold and Jade Fill the Courtyard金玉满庭Romance1.1M WordsCompleted When Li Chang’an opened her eyes again, she was in the Tang Dynasty. The good news: It was the Kaiyuan era, the golden age of the Tang, and she was a daughter of Emperor Xuanzong. The bad news: The An Lushan Rebellion was just around the corner, and her father disliked her so much he wouldn’t even give her a princess’s title and made her become a Taoist nun. Princess Shou’an was born to Cao Yena Ji. She was born in the ninth month of pregnancy. The emperor hated her and ordered her to be dress 175.8kFavorites238.2kClicks/ch656.8kGifts

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   Excellent! It's a story about the female protagonist and her mentors traveling back to the Tang Dynasty to restore order. The female protagonist is an ambitious and resourceful young woman who makes many friends, gathers poets from the Tang Dynasty, resolves the An Lushan Rebellion, smooths over historical regrets, ascends the throne, and builds the country. Every step she takes is perfect, and she's incredibly cute. The historical figures are well-developed, and there are many female prime ministers, female officials, or women who kill their husbands for revenge, highlighting their virtues. Although the writing after the emperor's ascension to the throne is mediocre, the infrastructure construction is only briefly mentioned, and the mentor's "golden finger" is only used as an embellishment without further development, and another mentor's professional skills are unclear and only serve to deliver territory, the story is still a satisfying read, easy to read and not boring, and I finished it in no time. It's a historical novel with no reading threshold, and the male protagonist is more like a lifelong father and mentor than a male empress.

6. 6 征 Conquering OtherWorld Starts With a Game 征服异界从游戏开始 Loves Spicy Chicken Powder爱吃辣鸡粉No CP2.3M WordsCompleted [The Fourth Calamity: Player-Centric Story] A deranged black mage disguised another world as a game, tricking even more deranged Earth players into flooding the other world and causing mayhem. From the start, he had only a skeleton for a body, and all his equipment had to be seized... confiscated! Undead, bandits, and calamity as one: a storm from another plane begins sweeping across Nabaron this summer, bringing fear and trembling... bringing peace, justice, order, and light! The ancient gods 131.6kFavorites242.4kClicks/ch799.4kGifts

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   The story revolves around the protagonist summoning players to transform another world and develop socialism. Players are responsible for playing, while the protagonist and the national team are responsible for infrastructure development. The balance between the otherworldly background, gameplay, the uncontrollable nature of the Fourth Calamity, and the red theme is unexpected. There is no forced or jarring red theme, and the story flows very smoothly. Even those who can't stand long stories finished reading it. Although there are some flaws such as some foreshadowing being hastily resolved, these flaws do not detract from the overall quality. I had previously avoided this book due to its overly didactic tone, but I was pleasantly surprised after reading it. The sheer volume of its rambling is less than half that of *New Spiritual Era*, where the raunchy fans have completely forgotten what they're writing about, practically ending up on the author's Weibo homepage. This book, on the other hand, stayed on track throughout, falling within my acceptable range. In short: 1. Although the author pointed out near the end that they cannot rely entirely on China and that the national team is consciously helping the otherworldly beings to develop their own abilities, it is only lip service. Throughout the story, the otherworldly beings still rely on the Chinese, and their own industrial and military development is barely depicted. 2. The article is from an earlier period and addresses the reader as "Master" throughout, which contrasts sharply with the massive amount of anti-capitalist content and the meager amount of feminism within it. This old article has left a bad reputation.

7. 7 阴 Yin-Yang General Store 阴阳杂货 Wu Langlang乌浪浪Romance416k WordsCompleted At first, Shen Ruru had a very simple plan. Take over her maternal grandfather's shop, use her special skill to open a flower shop, and spend her days happily tending flowers and growing plants. That was how things were supposed to go. Everything changed after the Patriarch of Wuliang appeared in her dreams. She not only became the heir to a joss-stick shop, but also had to deal with all kinds of strange customers and requests, day and night. The neighbor who was obsessed with mahjong comes ca 41.8kFavorites108.9kClicks/ch40.3kGifts

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   This is a rather old story, lacking any novelty in any aspect. The female lead, typical of older stories, doesn't possess much personal charm; she's a "somewhat gifted" genius who can converse with deities and create special effects and talismans simply by reading books. The narrative is also flat and straightforward, offering almost no sense of excitement. The story uses a small shop as a backdrop for segments about humans and ghosts. If you're looking for a serious business story, you might want to skip this.

8. 8 天 The Sky Screen Spoiled Everything, and I Became an Emperor for the Ages 天幕剧透我成了千古一帝 The Tipsy Poet醉吟居士No CP312k WordsCompleted Yin Min transmigrated into the nineteenth prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty, a dynasty that had never existed in history. He was so inconspicuous that he planned to spend his future as an idle prince. Then, one day, a sky screen descended from above, and a familiar voice sounded in his ear: [Hello, everyone! Today we’re talking about how Emperor Xuanzong raised an army to overthrow Emperor Li and became an emperor for the ages…] Now that everyone was staring at him, Yin Min had suddenly become th 85.3kFavorites159.4kClicks/ch82.8kGifts

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   It's a story without any major ups and downs, focusing on the character development of the protagonist. However, the way it's portrayed is: pay attention, this handsome young man is about to become an emperor for all time. It also brought a lot of national construction after the emperor ascended the throne, but the new things and technologies were basically given directly, and the protagonist had to take them out, without any research or popularization process. The female consciousness is commendable, and the ending even leads to the granddaughter of the emperor ascending the throne. The plot is handled relatively gently, with the protagonist influencing others to awaken their consciousness, thus facilitating the outcome. However, the story is too simplistic and simplistic; those who enjoy grandiose emperor-themed narratives can enjoy it like popcorn.

9. 9 汴 The Little Noodle Shop in Bianjing 汴京小面馆 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance729k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication. Follow @Haochide Songxuesu for publication updates.] Shen Miao transmigrated into the role of a discarded wife, cast out by her cruel mother-in-law. Her birth parents had died early, leaving behind only a burned-down, bankrupt noodle shop. And two younger siblings who had nearly starved to death. Everyone said she had a miserable life. Her ex-husband's family was eager to watch her make a fool of herself. But Shen Miao, whose grandparents, parents, and children had all b 186.4kFavorites236.1kClicks/ch335.7kGifts

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   It's great! The female lead is a strong, mature, and energetic woman. From setting up a street stall to opening a noodle shop and then a tavern, she clearly put in a lot of effort in her business dealings. Compared to stories about small shops where the female lead looks up to the male lead and focuses on the male lead's good looks, strength, and tragic fate, this story, with its pure, younger male lead following the female lead and the plot entirely centered on her, is much more to my liking. There are no annoying family squabbles or societal prejudices, nor are there any feudalistic ideas specific to modern people. The author doesn't hesitate to depict the growth arc of the female supporting characters, like a warm cup of ginger tea.

10. 10 长 A Little Eatery in Chang'an 长安小饭馆 Cherry Cake樱桃糕Romance336k WordsCompleted "Completed in September 2019" For information on the reprinted edition, please visit Weibo @A Jin Jia De Ying Tao Gao Fine rain and a gentle breeze, a little shop with a blue banner, a beautiful foreign barmaid. Fine wine from Xinfeng, tender greens and bamboo shoots, golden pickled fish. Lin Yan, Assistant Prefect of the Capital, turns his attention to the landlady, whose skin is as white as snow and whose eyes are like apricots. It’s truly sad and pitiful for a highborn lady to have fallen s 307.6kFavorites626.6kClicks/ch170.5kGifts

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    Beautiful and gentle. From a street stall to opening a chain store, the food is antique and elegant, showing that the author did a good job of researching. The local customs are rich and the court storyline is also well done. However, the early part is vague and the later part is unexpected... Fortunately, it is not a story of a boss who forgets his roots after being promoted and becoming a big shot. The romance follows the typical path of a quiet, reserved man and a clever woman, a common trope in ancient Chinese farming romance novels, and this one is no exception. It's a classic male-pursuing-female relationship, with occasional moments of brilliance where the male lead seems to defy the female lead, but mostly it's a traditional, somewhat cheesy sweet romance, complete with the standard baby-making epilogue. Thankfully, the "pampered wife" vibe isn't overly strong. The length is balanced with the story's development; it's a nice little treat, not too sweet, but not unpleasant either. The work was created in 2019. The concepts are neither new nor old, and some of the wording seems outdated now, such as calling the arrogant man a "little princess" or saying that he has a "menstrual period" every thirty days of the month.

11. 11 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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    Wow, it's great! The writing flows smoothly and naturally. Before reading, I was worried it would be another story about male dormitory supervisors, but thankfully, it's handled very well. The female lead is lively, straightforward, and really good at everything. She starts by running a small shop at the Imperial College, then expands into a study room by selling 53 sets of supplementary teaching materials. She uses many modern tricks and ingenuity to make her business thrive. At the same time, it interweaves many small groups of people from the streets and alleys with students, making it vivid and harmonious. Each subplot has a beginning and an end, which is very satisfying. The characters aren't portrayed in stark black-and-white terms; the family relationships are very touching, and many strong female figures are depicted. They aren't simply referred to as "Ms. X"; even traditionally minded women experience moments of enlightenment, forging new paths in their own names. While the author strives to give the characters a home, each has their own spiritual refuge, thus maintaining the theme of everyday life and ultimately curing my fear of ancient farming. However, I don't like the typical romance novel trope where a sweet girl fills a cold man's heart with care and vitality. The female lead isn't strong; she's easily swayed by love, while the male lead is a genius who can help her with anything, making her admire him immensely. The charm is over-emphasized and superficial. Well, at least he's a gentle guy. Personally, I prefer reading about young girls to pregnancy and childbirth, so I found the later parts a bit agonizing. If you like this kind of story, you can enjoy a nice hot milk tea. In addition, this article has many connections to another work by the same author. If you haven't read that one, it will slightly affect your reading experience. It is still recommended to read them in order.

12. 12 妖 Monster Inn Renovation Report 妖怪客栈整改报告 Li Siwei李思危Danmei (BL)273k WordsCompleted [Complete. Enjoy! The ending has been tweaked a little.] Before bed, Xie Fei read a novel about a wealthy family switching babies. After the biological son was brought home, he caused endless trouble and viciously targeted the adopted son, who had the bloodline of a lucky koi. As a result, his father came to despise him, his mother loathed him, and he ended up in a vegetative state after being struck by a falling object. When Xie Fei woke up, he had transmigrated into the ill-fated biological so 51.7kFavorites152.7kClicks/ch20kGifts

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    The part about running an inn is not much, but it is haphazard and not worth watching specifically. There is basically no plot about honestly running it and making it big. Just like Love Apartment, it is just a location, a group of people who come together by chance and come back often. It is a team-building and farming novel with a manager. As a yokai (supernatural) story, it's quite interesting. It features a tsundere (initially cold but later warm) character paired with a straightforward sweetheart. The author deserves praise for adding many small details, making the couple less one-dimensional and even endearing.

13. 13 召 Summon the Players and Rebuild Great Wei 召唤玩家，重建大魏 Xi Feng西枫Danmei (BL)847k WordsCompleted In the spring of the second year of Xuanhe, the Hu invaders captured three counties in Xing Commandery, threatening the capital. The emperor ordered the court to move south and establish its capital at Hengchuan. This was the opening setting Jiang Shu had devised for his new story, A Nation Worthy of Our Devotion. But he had written fewer than ten chapters when a car accident sent him into his own novel. To his great misfortune, he became the governor’s son who had been left behind in the old c 33.3kFavorites59.7kClicks/ch39.4kGifts

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    It's a smooth and engaging story where the protagonist transmigrates into a self-created ancient novel, introduces the Fourth Calamity through a game system, and ultimately unifies the world. The personal and player storylines are well-balanced, capturing the uncontrollability and wild imagination of the Fourth Calamity. The infrastructure is also quite solid, covering multiple fields. The ending skips steam power and jumps straight to the electrical age. The following are some minor shortcomings, but they do not affect the overall evaluation: 1. The protagonist's rise to power is inseparable from the assistance of nations that have grasped the game's secrets, but these nations only serve to provide buffs. There are no transactions or benefits, and the system doesn't provide any follow-up. The nation's only task from beginning to end is to be a loyal subject to the protagonist. 2. The protagonist's character design changes with the times—from a male-oriented author and aristocratic youth to the King of Wei and an emperor—but lacks distinct charm; he's merely a "good guy" to the point of being unremarkable. However, he does feature many handsome male leads, but the male leads themselves remain largely the same. The most fully developed character is actually the original male protagonist, but the side stories feel superfluous. 3. Aside from the excessive amount of profanity and vulgar language, while the protagonist's character development is mediocre, the male-centric mindset of the male-oriented author is very clear. Within their own novel's world, with its remote and turbulent times allowing for subtle reforms, the author maintains that the constant constraints placed on women are an established fact that neither needs nor will change. The story actually includes several successful plots of female players developing agriculture and commerce using female characters, directly stating or implicitly acknowledging the subtle changes caused by the Fourth Calamity. However, the text repeatedly, even later, mentions the unfriendly historical context for female players, forcing them to play male characters, which is jarring. The protagonist remains unresponsive until he realizes he's fallen for the dominant partner and resolves to change the social norms. However, his attempts to change the unpalatable social norms ultimately fail, and the story ends without further development.

14. 14 星 The Rise of a Planet [System] 星球崛起[系统] pantherNo CP262k WordsCompleted [Complete.] Qin Yan transmigrates to the interstellar age and gains two golden fingers: 1. A planetary development System. 2. A phone that connects to the modern world. With danger lurking throughout the stars, Qin Yan thinks it over carefully, then immediately calls the modern authorities. The New Era interstellar expanse is vast, with highly advanced technology but a woefully underdeveloped food and cultural industry. The star citizens have grown accustomed to their monotonous lives. At 19.6kFavorites36.7kClicks/ch19.1kGifts

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    It retains the author's signature style: a rough and unrefined story foundation, a protagonist who serves only as a background character, a fast-paced and somewhat hasty outline, and a simple patriotic sentiment and a portrait of a united and honest populace. Those who can appreciate this style will find it therapeutic, and the subtle touch of cosmic romance at the end is a brilliant finishing touch. I finished it in one go; it was a decent Panda Burger delivery, but overall it's below average for P's work. I'll give it four stars for the sake of the female character. The early part of the story, focusing on the development of interstellar culture and economy, was quite entertaining and even had clear real-world parallels. Unfortunately, many subplots were left undeveloped and barely appeared later in the story. The ending felt abruptly sped up, and the return to interstellar travel felt very disjointed. Furthermore, the idea that Earth, under the leadership of the Reds, united as one and developed for millennia, would become an imperial regime is too strange. Of course, it's likely the author simply had a vague idea of ​​the Galactic Empire. Similarly, the author's views are rather traditional. While this might be acceptable in the present day, it's less suitable for a story set a thousand years in the future. It still adheres to male-dominated social concepts, with a rigid division of labor between the sexes. A small number of female characters serve as narrators of social identities that perpetuate "feminine traits," while the leading figures in various fields are almost exclusively male. Even though many people reject this view, feminist consciousness continues to evolve and spread. A 23-year-old work is neither new nor old; this writing style is already outdated.

15. 15 猫 The Cat Hotel App 猫的旅馆APP Rabbit-Eared Qi兔耳齐Romance768k WordsCompleted [Complete] Xia An'an is a child with autism. When she was four and a half, shortly after moving to a new home with her mother, an app called Cat Hotel suddenly appeared in her world. One day, a white cat passed by Xia An'an's front door. [A potential guest has arrived at your hotel. Please prepare a room and wait for them to check in.] Xia An'an brought a discarded cardboard box into the backyard, and a little orange kitten slipped inside to roll around. [Congratulations! Your stray cat hotel 47.6kFavorites87.7kClicks/ch78.1kGifts

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    The story revolves around autistic children who, guided by an app, open a backyard cat hotel and rescue center, fostering mutual support between humans and cats, and even influencing the social atmosphere of their city. The female protagonist eventually transcends her limited world, achieving worldly success, marrying her childhood sweetheart, and living happily with her twins. Both the autistic symptoms and the cat setting have been altered to prioritize the plot, and there are some plot holes such as the limited literacy of children. However, the calm and simple narrative and the heartwarming story are still quite pleasant. The female lead is very cute when she is a child. It is a good watch when you are bored or have a light palate. That is: 1. The romance is ordinary, boring, and lacks any romantic appeal; the male lead is essentially useless. 2. After the girl is cured, she gradually loses her personality. After marriage, she is only like a wife and mother rather than the heroine herself. Like the mother, she is vague and undeveloped. This can be attributed to the author's poor character development. However, the plot of forgetting the sadness of the missing cat due to the busy life after marriage and childbirth is very uncomfortable. 3. Cats think too much like humans and occasionally have incorrect knowledge; they don't quite have a "cat-like" quality. If you're going to watch it, it would be better to stop before you grow up.

16. 16 我 The Forest I Inherited Has Mountain Spirits 我继承的森林有山灵 Instant Noodle Lord方便面君No CP249k WordsCompleted [Female Lead, No Romance] [Business Management] Bonus chapters are being updated... After discussing it with my editor, I've decided to publish the premium chapters on Wednesday, December 13. Also known as: After Inheriting a Forest Park, I Became the Mountain Spirits' Favorite (Keeper) Lu Yin inherited a private forest park. It was on the verge of bankruptcy, yet the will's only stipulation was that it could not be sold or trans 8.1kFavorites11kClicks/ch11.4kGifts

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    It's good, and the quality is definitely worth more than 7,000. The beginning is a bit simplistic, but if you're patient enough to read a couple of chapters, the writing is practical and reliable; it truly is a delicate and beautiful fairy tale. This is a series with the same world view as the island arc, containing numerous crossovers. The story continues the series' signature style of a clear-headed female protagonist and a down-to-earth business approach. The protagonist and the mountain spirit work together to build a forest park, thereby driving the development of the city and county. Although there are some "golden fingers" like the miraculous effects of their products, the story remains within the realm of reality. The whole story is very gentle, without any exaggerated or shocking moments that cause a huge uproar. After reading it, you really want to go out into nature and cure your rhinitis. The only thing I didn't like was that the mountain spirits, who are essentially asexual, were given obvious gender characteristics. However, there were no abrupt male supporting characters, no inexplicable arrow hints, and no inexplicable beauty or portrayal of innocent, weak, cunning, and altruistic girls. The characters were well-developed and solidly implemented, which has already surpassed most of the peers. However, it's too short, seemingly ending abruptly halfway through the story. The plot feels superficial, unlike the more polished island arc. Nevertheless, it's still recommended for a good read; a nice summer treat and a masterpiece from the "Women Without Districts" series.

17. 17 以 [Quick Transmigration] I Pledge My Life to the Motherland 以身许祖国[快穿] Lin Xi Zhou临西洲Romance353k WordsCompleted [The first world was pretty well received. The second world wasn't written well, so subscribe with caution.] [I made a promise with my whole life: to dedicate myself to my country.] Zhong Lei is bound to the [Female Side Character's Scum-Bashing System]. She travels through various small worlds, tearing scumbags apart and crushing villains. But after a while, a life of fighting and killing becomes terribly dull and meaningless. She always feels that she has a more important faith and pursuit in 27.9kFavorites66.8kClicks/ch24.3kGifts

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to different identities and achieves national strength in different fields; it's a very popular book. Although it's confined to the stereotypical beautiful female supporting character, and the protagonist is so flawless that she's almost forgettable, and the constant highlight-show moments seem exaggerated and unrealistic in the specific era, the main plot is surprisingly detailed, showing a wealth of research behind it. The female protagonist genuinely cares deeply for her homeland and dedicates herself wholeheartedly to it. The overall spirit of the story is very compelling, no wonder the author was exhausted towards the end, and the quality declined as the story progressed, but thankfully it had a smooth ending.

18. 18 饭 Restaurant Management Guide 饭馆经营攻略 Wearing Slippers脚踩拖鞋Romance279k WordsCompleted [This is my first novel, and it's not very good. New readers, please think carefully before buying!] ---This novel will be completed at 30 chapters and become a paid novel this Saturday, March 26. If you've already read it, please don't buy it by mistake!--- How do you run a restaurant? Fresh ingredients, a pleasant environment, a skilled chef... and if all else fails, a perfect marketing plan can save the day. Workaholic Jian Yunzhi transmigrates to another world and thinks nothing of the Sys 861Favorites2.1kClicks/ch537Gifts

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    The female protagonist in this farming novel has unknown culinary skills, unknown personal qualities, and is completely undeveloped. The story is passable as a business simulation, but the food is not good. Overall, it's just average, but it's complete and has a decent flow.

19. 19 我 My Restaurant Connects to Other Worlds 我的饭馆通位面 Gathering Starlight and Frost挽星霜Romance464k WordsCompleted After losing her job, Nan Tu slunk back to her hometown and opened a tiny restaurant that was quiet and practically deserted. Before long, she discovered that every so often, this utterly ordinary little restaurant would receive extraordinary customers from all sorts of different planes. The middle-aged man before her was broad-shouldered and battle-hardened, and claimed to come from the apocalypse. "I don't care what kind of trick this is. If you can get me a machine gun and a thousand 25.9kFavorites39.4kClicks/ch24kGifts

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    Warm, smooth, and natural, food novels without special effects on food are always a big supporter, very appetizing. By the way, although there is a beauty setting, the female lead's attributes are only increased in strength, inspiration, five senses, and lifespan, and there is no beauty acting plot, which is really too friendly. Can a beautiful, thin, and fair-skinned chef who takes special medicine to remove impurities leave farming novels? Overall, the narrative shows improvement over previous works, and the romantic storyline is more harmonious. Although the business aspect is obviously formulaic compared to Shan Hai, and the ending is rushed and hasty, not as good as Shan Hai, and the realistic part is not explained at all, the reading experience is still quite good. Just consider it as undercooked and burnt. It can be read together with Shan Hai Canteen. The female lead is not well-developed and can be read as a book.

20. 20 回 Back to the Republican Era as a Director 回到民国当导演 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)338k WordsCompleted Modern director Ji Shuangyu transmigrates to the Republican era. Here, he has nothing to his name, and the theater troupe where he works is on the verge of going under. Desperate to get some meat on the table, Ji Shuangyu gets back to his old line of work. He puts his two cents in on traditional opera, offers some guidance on Western plays, and of course, doesn’t let his old specialty, film, pass him by... Whatever the production, one thing is always true: it’s a box-office smash. After meeting 200.7kFavorites334.6kClicks/ch451.9kGifts

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    This is a great read! The protagonist, dressed in Republican-era attire, works as a director, creating operas, plays, and films, laying the foundation for theater and even driving the development of technology and entertainment. Though small in scale, it's complete in every detail, enjoyable without being over-the-top, a naturally beautiful and high-quality story. The protagonist is confident, cute, and charming, and the romance has progressed significantly. The other character is incredibly adorable, unlike the cringe-worthy "Zoo Chapter." Sugar Rabbit, I want to kiss you, kiss you, kiss you so much! To be honest, Rabbit really wrote a lot of "motherfucker" stuff. I don't really like it, but the writing itself isn't uncomfortable. It also shows a simple view of women. My mind automatically switched to "old man".

21. 21 山 Shanhai Canteen [Gourmet] 山海食堂[美食] Gathering Starlight and Frost挽星霜Romance425k WordsCompleted Ying Linglong had barely inherited the family business when she was greeted by the news that it had gone bankrupt. After looking into it, she discovered that her family had somehow entered into a support partnership with the mythical beasts found only in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Their main form of support was paying fines for these lawbreaking beasts... Watching the money flow out of her account like water, Ying Linglong refused to put up with this. She stormed over to the beasts. "P 33kFavorites90kClicks/ch36.2kGifts

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    I was so moved! I started reading with a heavy lingering impression of the author, but it far exceeded my expectations. It's a wonderfully delicious little story about food. The demons and humans are clearly distinct systems; demons find human food tasteless, and humans can't eat the products of demons. There are no messy plot twists; it's a straightforward story about developing restaurants and farm stays. It's well-written and engaging. As a food novel, it is complete with color, aroma and taste; as a fantasy novel, the setting of the Classic of Mountains and Seas is integrated into nature without any inexplicable and blind development, and the atmosphere of both the demons and the diners is warm and interesting; as a romance novel, although the official couple is not well-developed and the relationship is ordinary and hasty, the male lead is not greasy and does not overshadow the main character. He does not rush into the story and hastily get married, which is a great improvement for Wan Xingshuang. Hehe, as long as Wan Xingshuang doesn't turn back, I'm willing to appoint you as the number one business spirit in the capital.

22. 22 系 The System Mistook Me for a Cat 系统把我识别成了猫 Sa Wu萨巫Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Coming next: [Full-Dive] Weren’t Games Supposed to Come to the Real World? Please add it to your reading list] Ten years after her parents divorced, Chu Tingwu’s grandmother, who had raised her, passed away. Her relatives kept passing her around like a hot potato. Just then, something calling itself the “Cub-Raising System” suddenly appeared and tried to bind itself to her, aiming to train her into an outstanding graduate of its course. Chu Tingwu was about to refuse when she saw the 100.6kFavorites181.5kClicks/ch696.4kGifts

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    This is so good! It's a story about raising a 15-year-old girl into a cat, with an extremely high cat content. While fostering her own development, it also promotes social and cultural development, including parkour culture, a cat city, and holographic games, focusing primarily on personal growth. The author's writing is superb, both refreshing and heartwarming. Five-star recommendation. This story doesn't overtly emphasize beauty, but many details are very satisfying. The female protagonist loves challenges, and the romance between the young man is like a musical note. There are no exaggerated descriptions of beauty, common social stereotypes, or excessive negative publicity; only a gentle atmosphere and a beautiful utopian world. Those who want to raise a cyberpunk daughter are in luck! It has a strong "raising a child" element, and the female protagonist has a very clear path to growth.

23. 23 横 Yokohama RPG Logbook 横滨RPG记录手册 Sen Gu Ji森咕叽Romance292k WordsCompleted [Entering VIP on March 8. Thank you for your support.] The pressure of daily life was unbearable, and her boss was as nasty as someone going through menopause. Unable to take it anymore, Yang Zhimian downloaded the casual game Happy Seaside Town to unwind. From the start, she was picked up by the Sheep King. The children in the organization were hungry every day, with their stomachs practically pressed against their backs. With tears in her eyes, Yang Zhimian was determined to turn the Slum in 6.9kFavorites13.2kClicks/ch2.9kGifts

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    The story is heartwarming and has a strong game-like feel. It blends RPG farming and otherworldly gacha elements, leading to a chaotic yet satisfying ending. The female protagonist truly transforms Raibo Street into a warm sheep village, which is quite interesting, although the construction aspect is not very prominent. The shortcomings are also obvious. It suffers from the common problems of derivative works: slow updates and tight pacing. There could have been more to write, but it's left at that for now. It also doesn't explain the Gin storyline clearly, such as why he thinks highly of the female lead and wants to catch her. However, it is a very interesting read and is a hidden gem. I still recommend reading it. There are no obvious double love interests in the main text. Although this story plays on the height trope a bit, it also has a mature and youthful vibe, which I quite like. I look forward to hearing more good news.

24. 24 世 The World's Number One Cultivation University 世界第一修仙大学 pantherNo CP316k WordsCompleted Jiang Yuan inherits the cultivation university founded by his great-great-great-grandfather. He enrolls students who failed their entrance exams, promotes the principles of cultivation and education, unlocks new university buildings... Before coming to the Cultivation University. Student: Just here to get a foreign degree. _(:з"∠)_ After coming to the Cultivation University. Fly on a sword to pick up deliveries, use a format 31.1kFavorites55.9kClicks/ch23.6kGifts

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    A modern-day cultivation journey for everyone, a delightful street-side stir-fry fast food experience, four stars for friendship. While P's writing style is simple and requires little in-depth analysis, its strengths are also evident. The story progresses steadily, everyone is united, and there are few exaggerated descriptions or uncomfortable stereotypes of male and female characters. It's not progressive, but it's simple and genuine; everyone is an ordinary person living peacefully within the framework of real society.

25. 25 我 My Backyard Leads to the Wasteland 我的后院通废土 River Rain's Song江雨声Danmei (BL)652k WordsCompleted As soon as Wen Bozhou graduated, his parents gave him a small villa to use as a studio. He never expected that on his first day there, opening the back door would lead straight into the apocalypse. In the year 2099 of the Longxia calendar, nuclear war turned the world into a wasteland. Radiation covered the land, mutated animals roamed everywhere, and extreme weather was constant. But that world was his future. Looking at his fellow Longxia citizens struggling to survive in the apocalypse, Wen 48.3kFavorites88.5kClicks/ch36.3kGifts

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    I didn't expect to read such a mature work by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It doesn't have overly straightforward or shallow nationalistic sentiments. Both great and small loves are gently permeated between the lines. The country's rapid development is reflected in people's lives very quickly. The protagonist also follows a steady and solid growth path. The romance develops naturally without being abrupt. In every aspect, it's a reading experience that gradually gets better. Five-star recommendation. However, the only regret is that apart from the protagonist's family, the nurse, and the old lady, no women appear in the power structure or even throughout the entire story (the setting of the pregnant women's dormitory is increasingly unsettling upon closer examination, but let's leave that aside). While not pursuing an absolute gender ratio, the sense of a nearly all-male society is still somewhat astonishing.

26. 26 我 Those Years I Opened a Zoo 我开动物园那些年 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A little ad: The simplified Chinese print edition of My Years as a Zoo Director is now available for preorder on Tmall and JD.com~~ After graduating broke, Duan Jiale inherited a private zoo and (was forced to) sign a contract, welcoming “animals” such as Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Spirit. From then on, he worried about visitor numbers even in his dreams. From then on, the first zoo with a tiered admission system opened. No one under 21 could visit Lu Ya. From then on, all the 579.7kFavorites806.6kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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    A top-tier zoo-themed novel where gods descend to earth to be spectators. There are no divine interventions to save the world, nor any super-healing special effects. The blend of the primordial world and the modern world is natural and interesting. The male lead is a spoiled and adorable idiot, and the romance is like raising a son. The public kissing scenes are even more depressing. Apart from that, there's nothing to criticize.

27. 27 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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    The overall reading experience of "Ghost King Meng 1" and "The Program of Being Forced to Work in the Underworld" is humorous and lighthearted. It's a relatively simple "face-slapping and satisfying" story. However, the plot points about designing the underworld management app and building up the underworld IP have a strong sense of business acumen. I love it so much that I'll give an extra star for the Luofeng Mountain amusement park part.

28. 28 工 Industrial Cultivation [Livestream] 工业修真[直播] Lin Zhilu林知落Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Satisfaction of Beating Up Scum, titled Starry Lighthouse, will be available for preorder on May 1! Please show it lots of support! The cover and character art for this edition are beautiful, and there are lots of bonus items and autographs too. If you're interested, follow me on Weibo (username: A Cool ID). Mwah~ After a little mishap, small-time streamer Zhu Changyang transmigrates to the cultivation world. The bad news: He's broke, has no sect, and has no cultivation 176.9kFavorites287.8kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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    It's satisfying to see how industrial development has changed the cultivation world. The protagonist is a rare normal person, a witty and humorous character, and quite endearing.

29. 29 二 Half a Spoiler 二分之一剧透 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance657k WordsCompleted As a game addict who transmigrated into a game, Wen Yanran has a unique advantage that countless other transmigrators lack. First, she starts at the top: she’s the emperor from the start. Second, she comes with a game-assistance System, a standard feature for any protagonist. * Just as Wen Yanran was fretting over her ability to manage a large team, the World Will that had helped her transmigrate offered a friendly reminder: to prevent the current world from restarting over and over, the transmi 164.9kFavorites283kClicks/ch317.8kGifts

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    Some people are born emperors, like Wen Yanran… He's adept at seizing power, strategizing, and building the nation; his charm is so overwhelming that even I'm captivated. Mom, I want to follow you! The story is fast-paced, information-dense, and logically sound, featuring emperor development, unification, and infrastructure construction—a thought-provoking read. If you're not good at writing stories with female leads and romantic pairings, come read my goddess! Thank you. The beautiful, charming, and understanding male lead is highly recommended for global promotion.

30. 30 异 A Guide to Running a Shop on an Otherworldly Shopping Street 异世界商店街经营指南 Sugar Dependent依赖糖分Romance1.1M WordsCompleted My new story, The Daily Life of Running a Strange Tale Shopping Street, is now available. Please add it to your reading list! - Lu Yao binds to the Otherworldly Shopkeeping Wish-Granting System. By continually opening shops in other worlds, she can eventually have one wish granted. Before long, an abandoned shopping street in the city is quietly given a new lease on life. The shops are in the present world, but their customers come from parallel worlds. - Shop One: A Snack Shop in a Horror World 137.9kFavorites234.2kClicks/ch310.8kGifts

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    The management aspect was quite interesting, but the details were rather vague and glossed over. The trading system couldn't be explored in depth, and goods from different worlds weren't cross-border. They were put on sale in the real world in the next part. I had absolutely no interest in the predictable, shocking, and horrifying plot of Part 2.

31. 31 基EN Infrastructure Begins with Gaming 基建从游戏开始 Fog Enters雾入No CP1.1M WordsCompleted Angel transmigrated to a world of magic and tried to become a mage, only to discover that graduation meant unemployment. The magical world had gone through an industrial revolution!!! He had no choice but to make games and films, creating game consoles and merchandise to make money. As he kept at it, Angel realized that he had somehow built a worldwide magical network, a delivery service connecting different planes, and a vast empire of magical games. Researchers in later generations believed: 117.7kFavorites196.1kClicks/ch315kGifts

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    As expected, the focus shouldn't be on the protagonist's beauty and talent. In this story, the protagonist's sole purpose is to contribute to the construction, thus avoiding the exaggerated flaws found in the author's other works. The infrastructure development ranges from grand-scale magical networks that change the world to small-scale witch competitions, making it very interesting. Choosing to include the little girls as a side story is a stroke of genius.

32. 32 穿 Transmigrating Into A Male-Targeted Novel To Build Infrastructure 穿进男频搞基建 Feng Jiu封玖Danmei (BL)985k WordsCompleted [Recommending my next modern danmei sweet romance, Green Tea Male Supporting Character Has It So Hard. Please add it to your wish list!] [Main story complete, extras updating] In the book The Emperor's Legacy, the male lead Huo Yan is born into a family of generals. After government corruption destroys his family, he becomes a servant in the Prince of Qing's household. The heir to the Prince of Qing is cruel and domineering. Huo Yan is abused and humiliated for years, nearly dying several times 108.9kFavorites203.7kClicks/ch154.8kGifts

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    It features both power struggles and infrastructure development, with steady and comprehensive progress. The romance is neither overly sentimental nor abrupt. The protagonist doesn't feel like a mere tool, and the uke's character also has its merits. The ascension to the throne is a natural progression. It is a relatively high-quality gay infrastructure development novel and a uke-centric novel. What's commendable is that the author consciously included numerous measures to promote women's consciousness and rights, culminating in the creation of an empress. The theme of reform runs throughout, making for a very satisfying reading experience. If an ancient historical fiction novel ultimately depicts a society similar to our ancestors', where women are relegated to the sidelines, then it's essentially meaningless. I don't understand why many works strictly adhere to reality without incorporating any imagination regarding the difficulties women face in society.

33. 33 带 Entering a Game with Cheat Codes 带着作弊码穿游戏 Tianze Shiruò天泽时若Romance837k WordsCompleted Meng Jintang transmigrates into the wuxia single-player game Jianghu Qingyun Road, which she bought only a few days ago. The moment she confirms her situation, Meng Jintang wants to close her eyes again and peacefully drift off. If she can’t go back to reality, she might as well daydream for a while. Although the road ahead is uncertain, Meng Jintang finds some comfort in the fact that her transmigration also came with the game’s System. Jianghu Qingyun Road is famous for its complicated control 103.1kFavorites204.5kClicks/ch223.6kGifts

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    I love it so much! It touches on Dihua (a fictional city in China), sect building, and territory infrastructure, and has a classic and elegant martial arts feel. I'm also shipping the characters, and Meng Jintang is absolutely captivating. I hope that in my lifetime, Tianze will write a story about infrastructure development similar to the Hanshan Sect (I'm wishing).

34. 34 地 Dungeon Growth Log 地下城生长日志 Black Sugar Simmered with Sour Plums黑糖煮酸梅Romance875k WordsCompleted Complete! Thanks to all the lovely readers who supported the official release! Follow Weibo user Heitang Zhu Suanmei for my next book. Other people grow crops; she grows dungeon imps. Other people level up by defeating monsters and earning fame; she levels up by raising monsters and earning hatred. Other people fall in love with heroes, sages, kings, and demon lords… Hey, would you like to fall in love with an illegal building? Ta Sha transmigrates into a dungeon, a half-dead one at that. Yes, 92.1kFavorites148.7kClicks/ch102.3kGifts

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    Too powerful, perfect and ahead of its time in every aspect, there's nothing more to say. I recommend this to anyone who struggles with writing female protagonist stories. The female protagonist's process of reshaping herself is very natural and human; all she seeks is power, and she never shows any emotional dependence.

35. 35 把 Handing Over the Farm System 把农场系统上交 pantherNo CP504k WordsCompleted [Next novel: The World's First Cultivation University. After graduating, Qin Yun returned to his hometown and got bound to a farm System. The first thing he did after getting the System was decisively turn it over to the authorities. In the year 3027 of the Waterblue Calendar, the world faced a food crisis. Countries activated emergency plans, but at some point, corn, wheat, cantaloupes... Food became increasingly abundant on the market. Gold 89.3kFavorites224.7kClicks/ch98.9kGifts

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    It's alright. The feeling of a group working together towards a common goal is very pleasant to read, and the main character is just a backdrop for the hard work.

36. 36 黑 The Black Magic Academy [World-Building] 黑魔法学院[基建] Meng Enyu梦恩瑜Romance930k WordsCompleted [Pre-release: The End-of-the-World Manor [Infrastructure Building], a story about creating an ideal refuge in the apocalypse. The blurb for the upcoming story is at the bottom.] [Complete. Blurb below.] Congratulations, you have acquired a territory. Please build a black magic academy within it and train outstanding graduates. Current buildings: 0 Current students: 0 Current teachers: 0 Academy construction progress: 0 Let's build our academy together! Yun Yu opened her eyes: The territory 78.5kFavorites120.3kClicks/ch73.5kGifts

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    The show started getting padded with unnecessary scenes when the romance came on, but thankfully it didn't become overly sentimental. Fortunately, there were many engaging and lovable supporting characters, making it watchable overall. The extra star is for the rare and rewarding management aspects. Notes before reading: 1. The male protagonist is a background character who appears throughout the entire story; this has been warned in the synopsis. 2. There is little infrastructure development later on; the focus is on developing individual storylines. 3. The female protagonist's territory, subordinates, system, and divinity are all given to her by the male protagonist. The ending is almost a biography of the male protagonist. This story could also be called "The Creator God and His Little Wife".

37. 37 哥 [Western Crossover] Gotham City Mayor Simulator [综英美]哥谭市长模拟器 Ye Juefei夜觉非Romance738k WordsCompleted [Updates are for proofreading typos] The game City Mayor Simulator has a very interesting design. As a city-building game, it lets NPCs kill the protagonist, who can then revive without any conditions. But Vivi’s game had a bug: after she revived, her corpse didn’t disappear. Looking at the body in front of her, she came up with one, two, three, four, five bold ideas Being mayor of Gotham City is a high-risk job. But their new mayor seemed to be doing well. More than a month had passed, and she 73.6kFavorites160.3kClicks/ch106.4kGifts

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    The consolidation of power and infrastructure, along with the later development of Gotham's character, all felt natural and unconventional. While the city-building aspects leaned towards cleaning up shops and tidying up trash, the overall effect was consistently positive, making Gotham's improvement a satisfying watch. The timeline was well-rounded, with the protagonist dedicated to nurturing Gotham. The relationships between the alternate identities and others were also quite interesting, hinting at a subtle, almost veiled, misunderstanding of Gotham's past.

38. 38 我 Building a Base in a Survival Game 我在生存游戏里搞基建 Asleep in Three Seconds三秒入睡No CP935k WordsCompleted The world is about to end when a mysterious System arrives and launches a survival trial. Only those who survive the survival game will earn the right to keep living. In her previous life, Gu Mi rose to the top of the survival game rankings and was known as a human calamity, yet she still failed to make it to the end. Reborn, she’s tired of fighting and killing. Instead, she turns to infrastructure development, determined to build herself a place to enjoy her retirement. Before she knows it, h 63.2kFavorites112.6kClicks/ch93.3kGifts

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    The female protagonist is reborn and starts working at full speed, accelerating the construction of her territory with a single click, resulting in maximum enjoyment and making the process effortless. However, the parkour-like narrative pace compensates for this. The story combines apocalyptic disasters, territory building, and a strong female protagonist leveling up by defeating monsters—multiple elements are presented simultaneously, leaving no element out. It also features a high proportion of female characters, making for an excellent reading experience.

39. 39 全 The Age of Survival for All 全民求生时代 Lemon Iced Milk柠檬冰牛奶No CP1.5M WordsCompleted (New novel of the same type: "National Survival: Rising from the Death Desert") Overnight, the whole world transmigrates to an apocalyptic realm. Wild beasts roam and monsters run rampant. The only way to survive is to fight to protect and develop your own territory. Gather survival resources, upgrade defense towers, and fend off monster attacks! Savage beasts, waves of beastmen, underground caverns appearing, demon invasions, and undead disasters arrive one after another. After transmigrati 55.8kFavorites104.4kClicks/ch254kGifts

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    A story about territory building. It was left unfinished, but the beginning was concise and fast-paced, making it quite readable.

40. 40 帝 Emperor and Empress Simulator 帝后模拟器 Ji Lingshan季灵山Romance784k WordsCompleted An Lin is a fan of strategy and management games. One day, someone recommended a game called Emperor Simulator to her. Excited, she stayed up all night playing it. Build infrastructure, establish the imperial examinations, develop agriculture, train troops, unify the realm... The game offered many ways to play, but An Lin was obsessed with infrastructure and had no interest in building a harem. She put all the funds meant for selecting consorts into agriculture instead. Then, as she played, peop 41.4kFavorites77.1kClicks/ch51.5kGifts

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    The female protagonist simultaneously serves as both emperor and empress, embodying both literary and martial arts skills as she builds her empire. The tone is light and humorous, making it a generally enjoyable read. The only drawback is that while it portrays the courage and resilience of female officials and scholars overcoming numerous obstacles, the core of the story (the emperor played by the female protagonist and his successors) remains male. The Empress Wu De, after winning over the hearts of the martial arts world and showcasing her affections, has virtually no presence; essentially, she only serves the male emperor's regime. The female protagonist's true gender is relegated to the background. Hopefully, the next installment will overcome these limitations.

41. 41 全 Global Invasion 全球侵袭 The Vast Sea Still Blue沧海犹蓝Danmei (BL)622k WordsCompleted As the whole internet buzzed with discussion about the spectacular meteor shower, everything around them was quietly changing. Countless people mutated into bloodthirsty monsters. They looked human, but they would come close to you and eat you. Panic swept the internet, and doomsday theories were everywhere. Then someone dug up an obscure post. Survival tips for the apocalypse: 1. Be suspicious of everyone, even your family and friends. 2. Don't let anyone approach you unless you can be one hun 39.1kFavorites63.4kClicks/ch40.3kGifts

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    If you don't feel like you're going to throw up by the end, go do a poison resistance test. Aside from the cheesy pairing and the rushed ending, the narrative is fast-paced, but the prelude to the female supporting character in the apocalyptic setting being heavily made up and incompetent in an important military activity takes up two or three pages, while the protagonist's heroic efforts to save the day are only briefly mentioned in two paragraphs. All the supporting characters have no follow-up, but there's a comatose female character who never even opened her eyes in the main story, and an exclusive side story about her inexplicably clinging to the male lead and causing trouble for her younger sister. If this isn't annoying, then what is? Those netizens who keep telling me there's nothing wrong with it should just do some more research online.

42. 42 抽 I Won an Island in a Lottery 抽奖抽到一座岛 Instant Noodle Lord方便面君No CP531k WordsCompleted [Female lead, no romance, business management] [60% business management, 20% infrastructure development, 20% everyday life] The company where Li Yaolin was interning went bankrupt. Her unscrupulous boss ran off with the money, leaving behind a pile of event raffle tickets to pay her wages. Li Yaolin picked one at random and won an island. She was also bound to an island management app called Sea God Holiday. The island was an uninhabited wasteland, short on fresh water, covered in waste and litt 37.2kFavorites60.5kClicks/ch55.1kGifts

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    It's a brilliant but not mindless story; the writing is pragmatic, and the management is steady and reliable throughout. There's absolutely no borderline suggestive content or romantic subplots, making it a worthwhile island development story to watch.

43. 43 龙 Dragonflame Tavern Is Open 龙炎酒馆营业中 Gathering Starlight and Frost挽星霜Romance469k WordsCompleted The mentor of legendary archmage Rusen; The tutor who first taught Empress Velance of the Orlan Empire; The richest merchant in the Silver Empire; The last pureblood black dragon on the continent of Moro. Before she has earned any of these titles, Ina pushes open a rickety, broken-down door. She might as well start by running this tavern! The residents of Misty Town discover that the tavern that closed down has reopened. Its owner is a strange pink-haired girl who sells even stranger food. Sh 31.6kFavorites54.4kClicks/ch20.3kGifts

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    This novel embodies all of Wan Xingshuang's flaws, even going so far as to expand the outline and refer to the characters as both the female lead and supporting female characters—good heavens! However, it does stand out among Western fantasy business novels, so I'm giving it four stars with a cold face.

44. 44 我 My B&B Is Famous in Both the Human and Spirit Worlds 我的民宿红遍阴阳两界 Nuo Nuo Ah糯糯啊Danmei (BL)571k WordsCompleted Ji Yi opened a guesthouse just hoping to scrape by, but he never expected there would be so much to do. When a guest asked why the coffee table moved on its own, he had to keep a straight face and say, "This is our newly purchased smart coffee table." To a miserable old ghost whose sacrifices had been discontinued, he offered a deal: "How about working for me? I'll pay you on Tomb-Sweeping Day and the Double Ninth Festival." To an insect-clan demoness applying for a job, he earnestly explained, 30.6kFavorites54.6kClicks/ch34.5kGifts

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    It's a mix of ghost and monster elements, and the writing is neither particularly good nor bad. However, the parts about building the ghost movie city are quite interesting, and the management aspect is very well-written. Overall, it's a good read.

45. 45 领 Has the Lord Completed the Whole Codex Yet? 领主今天全图鉴了吗 Gathering Starlight and Frost挽星霜Romance378k WordsCompleted The hamster spirit Ye Dianqing accidentally stumbled into a doomsday survival game involving all of humanity, bringing along a pocket dimension full of supplies. As luck would have it, she drew the role of lord. With all those supplies as her starting capital, Ye Dianqing built her territory into a thriving place. Under the blazing sun, cool off with berry and plum slushies, or coconut jelly and taro balls. After a great battle, choose from hot pot, grilled fish, or crab casserole. When blizzar 28kFavorites46.8kClicks/ch21.6kGifts

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    The author has a great imagination and can write outlines, but lacks a strong sense of responsibility for their work. The reading experience includes, but is not limited to, the sudden shift to a draft-like feel in the main text, the rushed ending due to early access, and the abrupt, illogical romance that feels more jarring than a blind date and whirlwind marriage. This story is a relatively well-balanced one, although the ending is weak and the romance is still decent, which is the best the author can do.

46. 46 我 My Botanical Garden Is All the Rage Across the Galaxy 我家植物园风靡全星际 Ta Jiang她姜Danmei (BL)660k WordsCompleted After graduating, Jiang Yishu inherited a botanical garden owned by a blue-eyed white cat. It was overgrown with weeds and looked like wilderness. He had planned to sell the land and find another line of work, but a System appeared out of nowhere and turned the botanical garden into a vacation resort for quick transmigrators! And so Jiang Yishu welcomed: Wolf beastfolk with grass seeds stuck all over their fur, mermaid babies who swallowed waterfalls and couldn't stop burping, space pirates cau 22.4kFavorites51.5kClicks/ch32.3kGifts

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    The story revolves around the construction of a botanical garden, which later escalates to the point of alien invasion. The main character is a simple-minded, honest man, so even with their somewhat cheesy romance, they're a perfect match. Honestly, he's so honest that you'd want to call him "Honest Bro." Expecting him to be a shrewd businessman is impossible. Fortunately, the botanical garden's development stays on track, the narrative flows smoothly, and the business aspect is complete and engaging.

47. 47 末 A Plant Paradise in the Apocalypse [Building from Scratch] 末世植物乐园［基建］ Munching a Big Melon Under the Moon月下啃大瓜Danmei (BL)245k WordsCompleted The sea swallowed the land, cities became isolated islands, creatures mutated, and the soil stopped yielding crops. After Jiang Mo was reborn with the Plant Paradise System, he discovered that Xu Yan, with whom he had been linked by intimate rumors in his previous life, had also been reborn. The two powerhouses occupied an island and set up a farm, taking in refugees and cultivating mutated plants. Enormous ears of wheat growing on ivy, warm and spacious houses made of mutated cotton, duckweed 18.9kFavorites31.3kClicks/ch11kGifts

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    The individual storylines of the main characters are rather lacking, but the process of building the city, taking in refugees, and integrating mutated plants into all aspects of citizens' lives is written very well. It's both interesting and relatable. It would be even better if the plot had a larger share of the storyline.

48. 48 农 The Farmer's Path to Technological Advancement 农场主的科技之路 As Brilliant as the Starry Sea星海灿若No CP710k WordsCompleted Preorder: Eighties Struggle. "Ding! The farm's corn needs fertilizing." Nan Man: You want an engineering PhD to make organic compound fertilizer? Are you even human? System: Nope. Nan Man wants to roll her eyes, but when she thinks of the tiny bit of life force left in her life-hourglass, she gives in. "Ding! The farm's wheat needs pest control." Nan Man: I'll say it a hundred more times: I didn't study chemistry! System: That's why I've provided the H 12.4kFavorites25.9kClicks/ch23.5kGifts

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    This is a story about the development of the times, with solid content focusing on aerospace. However, the female lead keeps getting sidetracked, but she always manages to bring things back. Overall, it was a decent read, neither particularly good nor bad. The protagonist is a farmer with a science and engineering background, so farming enthusiasts might want to avoid it.

49. 49 橘 Orange Restaurant: A Business Diary 橘子餐厅经营日记 Quanwen Beisong泉纹北松Romance379k WordsCompleted [New novel: A Food Diary from My RV Road Trip. Check it out next door if you're interested! The blurb is at the bottom. Kisses!] Blurb: Juzi downloaded a restaurant management game and unexpectedly got a rundown restaurant and a food delivery system. [Run a restaurant, spend money on renovations, and pick from all kinds of decorations!] [Draw cards to get recipes, with loads of random items up for grabs!] Drawing cards... Ding! You got one N-rank card: [Radish Peel] Ding! You got one N-rank car 10.7kFavorites29.7kClicks/ch7.5kGifts

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    The game involves gacha mechanics to upgrade food. I don't remember much about it, but the management aspect was decent, though it didn't cater to casual players. Behind every successful woman, there's either no man, or he must be a mute man. The male lead in this story is either mute or not, but thankfully, his presence isn't very strong.

50. 50 靠 Rebuilding a Home in the Wasteland with Match-Three 靠消消乐在废土重建家园 Bounce Back, Eleven Pipa Strings反弹十一琵琶Danmei (BL)357k WordsCompleted Yu Qunqing opens his eyes and discovers he has been reborn in his own residential complex, which covers tens of thousands of square meters. Three months have passed since the disasters began. All the neighbors have fled, monsters prowl outside the complex, a terrifying downpour is due in three days, and a long drought will follow. Then another voice rings out in Yu Qunqing's mind: "Ding-dong! Congratulations on rebooting the casual minigame System!" "We've downloaded a match-three home renovati 9.7kFavorites16.2kClicks/ch4.4kGifts

    Curator note

    It's a lovely story. The game-like feel and wasteland construction blend together naturally. The main characters and their romantic relationships aren't cheesy. The plot doesn't go too deep, but the story is complete and all the necessary foreshadowing is filled in. A pleasant read.

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