Intellectual Love Interests: I'm Crawling Around in the Dark, Twisted and Testing the Waters 智性恋主角苏阴暗爬行扭曲试毒中

1. 1 囤 Stockpile Supplies, Then Survive 囤货，然后活下去 Lady Aragorn阿拉贡夫人No CP2.8M WordsOngoing Zhang Baibai, who was born with little emotional capacity, spent more than twenty years as an ordinary corporate drone, living by the rules and keeping her head down. Who could have guessed that one day, while she was working as usual in the office, she'd get up to pour herself some water and suddenly be pulled into a safe house? Zombies roared outside. The safe house was falling apart, and an electronic 278.2kFavorites273.3kClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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   Five stars (manually). A great survival management story that really lifted my spirits. The female lead is intelligent, the premise is unique, and I especially love her item modification skills. The only downside is that it's not finished yet, so we have to wait.

2. 2 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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   I'll give Shallow Pit four stars for now. Although the name is silly, the content is surprisingly watchable. The protagonist is the quick-witted type.

3. 3 炼 Artifact Refining Master [Infinite] 炼器师［无限] Rong Xiaoxuan荣小轩No CP1.0M WordsCompleted In an unlimited game called Hell’s Border, players have no miraculous skills or heaven-defying bloodlines. They can rely only on items to clear the dungeons. But while the dungeons’ death rate remains alarmingly high, the drop rate for items is frighteningly low. Some spend a fortune for items; others scheme and strug 27kFavorites26.7kClicks/ch59.3kGifts

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   The male protagonist has no romantic partner, is a loner who dislikes socializing but has a cat, and also has a sidekick. The scenarios are fairly novel (the first scenario is a bit cliché and silly at first, but gets better later), and the plot is imaginative. However, the writing style is rather dry.

4. 4 第 The First Paranormal Demolition Office 第一诡异拆迁办 Tear The Pillow, Still Sleep撕枕犹眠Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Published under the title The First Book of Strange Rules. Volume One is out now. For updates on subsequent volumes, follow Weibo @Jinjiang_Sizhenyomian] [New novel, My Strange Tales Containment Facility, updating now. Come check it out in the author's column] Blurb: [Hello, and welcome to the Demolition Office family. Below is the ninth edition of our internal employee handbook. For your personal safety, please read it carefully and commit it to memory.] [1. As a member of the Demolition Of 198.4kFavorites290.1kClicks/ch334kGifts

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   A story that defies conventional rules and strange tales (?), With engaging storylines and a clear logical structure. The female lead is intelligent, the supporting characters are well-developed, the male lead is a puppy-dog type, and the romance is relatively minor.

5. 5 十 The Ten-Dimensional Pact (Infinite) 十维公约[无限] Instant Noodles and Seasoning Packets方便面与调料包Danmei (BL)967k WordsCompleted A mysterious banquet with no guests invited sent Yuzhou to a strange new land. Welcome to the Ten-Dimensional Covenant. I'm your adorable new-player guide, Gegeda. Would you like to join a puzzle-solving, detective, escape-room, adventure, or romance scenario? Yuzhou answered without a second thought: “Of course, the romance scenario.” Gegeda: “All right. I'll sign you up for 36.1kFavorites44kClicks/ch23.7kGifts

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   The premise is novel, but the writing is rather boring, with occasional abrupt and jarring emotional moments. The protagonist is a reasonably intelligent ordinary person; he has an IQ, perhaps even surpassing most, but not enough to transform him into a superhuman. He experiences indecisiveness, joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness; he has both noble and base thoughts; and he gets caught up in the affairs of others. Those who enjoy realistic, level-up stories might enjoy this. I only read the free portion. While I understand the author's intention to create a more realistic character, avoiding the typical "show-off" or "face-slapping" trope, what I read made the protagonist seem rather indecisive at times, overshadowing his intelligence. It's not really my cup of tea, but the reviews are quite positive, so perhaps the later chapters will be excellent. The copy includes detailed warnings about potential pitfalls.

6. 6 在 Stealing the Spotlight in a Detective Manga 在柯学漫画抢高光 Spring Breeze Crosses the Pass春风渡关No CP1.1M WordsOngoing Lin Yuesheng transmigrated into the Detective Conan world and was forced to compete with nine other transmigrators. Their actions would be drawn into a manga, and anyone whose popularity fell too low would be killed off. The System gave Lin Yuesheng two pieces of news. The bad news: aside from Lin Yuesheng, all the other transmigrators were chaotic troublemakers. They joined the Black Organization or wavered between the Black and Red sides. Lin Yuesheng was the only die-hard Red-side loyalist t 80.1kFavorites139.1kClicks/ch228.5kGifts

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   Unlike other similar stories that force readers to be amazed by clichéd, unremarkable characters, this protagonist is truly well-developed, incredibly charismatic, and possesses both intelligence and strength, without resorting to cheap sob stories or contrived violence. Furthermore, the story and logic are good; even those who haven't read the original work can understand it. The only downside is that updates seem to have stopped. PS. Looking back now, it's a bit hard to finish; it overemphasized character highlights, which is hilarious.

7. 7 能 I Can Reload Saves, So I'm Invincible 能读档后我无敌了 Brave Hero A勇者ANo CP875k WordsCompleted [Complete] The school has become a living hell, and all the students have turned into zombies. A transfer student Jiang Huai has never met tells him, "Don't be afraid. We'll work together and get out of here." Jiang Huai: "Heh." He thinks, "That's what you said in the last save, too." Then the guy turns around and runs off without him. * In an RPG, having a save file means "I'm already invincible," so you can go wild and do whatever you want. Tease ghosts, seduce NPCs, clip through walls with b 31kFavorites70.7kClicks/ch22kGifts

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   A unique take on the infinite flow genre, an unconventional invincible story, featuring an NPC protagonist with a mastery of save-scumming techniques. The earlier levels were incredibly enjoyable, offering a satisfying experience of intellectual ecstasy (thumbs up).

8. 8 全 Holographic Crime Simulator: I’ll Only Play This Once 全息模拟犯罪：我只演一次 Night and Starlight夜晚与星空Romance778k WordsCompleted [Important Reading Notice: This novel is set in an imagined future. The immersive game simulates crimes, and everything is fictional. Please do not draw parallels with real life.] As a high-risk human, Ye Sangsan receives an invitation to beta-test the immersive game "Crime Files". With its high degree of freedom, broad compatibility, and remarkably realistic simulations based on real criminal cases, the game draws enormous attention as soon as its beta test is announced. As a condition of par 127.7kFavorites179.7kClicks/ch138.6kGifts

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   The holographic game setting, simulating three roles—criminal, victim, and investigator—was marred by excessive and unhelpful comments, making the viewers seem brainless. I've always believed that if the audience is idiotic, even if the protagonist is intelligent, the reader won't experience the satisfying feeling of being proven wrong; they'll only feel annoyed. Furthermore, the case itself lacked suspense and plot twists. The characters were superficially developed, with an imbalance of power between the protagonist and antagonist, making the overall case feel rough and dry. Consequently, even knowing the female lead's high intelligence, I didn't experience the exhilarating intellectual thrill. Of course, these are just my impressions after reading the first story; perhaps there will be improvements later.

9. 9 我 I Reached the Pinnacle of Life Through Studying 我靠学习走上人生巅峰 Seven Streams七流Danmei (BL)823k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in simplified Chinese; updates can be followed on Weibo @XiaoQiLiu] [For the sake of a smooth plot, plenty of things in this story don’t match reality. Don’t actually use this novel to learn scientific research, okay?!] The maximum score on the college entrance exam is 750. On results day, Qiao Yu checked his score and, after removing the 7, found he’d scored 50. Later, he was bound to a Study God System and reborn. From then on, Qiao Yu, with an IQ of 150 and the light 140.2kFavorites320.4kClicks/ch227.4kGifts

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   It's a typical academic genius system novel, and the synopsis is to my liking. However, a large part of the beginning deviates from the theme, mostly focusing on slapping various villains, big and small, in the face. It also involves business, online courses, and the entertainment industry, making it very chaotic. It's not what I originally wanted to read, so I dropped it.

10. 10 非 The Unconventional Villain's Simulation Game 非常规反派的模拟游戏 Nickname Can Only Use Numbers and Letters昵称只能用数字和字母No CP331k WordsCompleted While looking for a new game, Ji Xu clicked on Villain Simulator. After thinking for a few seconds, he chose the Thief DLC. He transmigrated. [Before nine tomorrow morning, retrieve the item while under the protection of the biggest criminal organization in the city.] Ji Xu: "Huh???" Be honest, is this thief of yours named Kaito Kid? After barely surviving the mission, he tried to uninstall the software. The uninstall failed, and a pop-up filled his screen. Ji Xu chose the Streamer DLC. Ther 11kFavorites12.7kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    High IQ, suitable for intellectual homosexuality, makes one wonder, what did the protagonist do before? The writing is concise and humorous.

11. 11 被 The World Controlled By Dice 被骰子控制的世界[西幻] Gentlemen, Get Chubby诸君肥肥Danmei (BL)3.0M WordsCompleted He Jiayin transmigrated while playing a tabletop role-playing game with his friends, becoming Siles Noel, a professor of literary history at Lafami University. Meanwhile, Lafami City was in an uproar over the escape of an apostate... ...Wait, isn't this the story of the game he was playing? But he was the game master, not a player?! He Jiayin became the keeper of this world. A student's exam paper lay before him: [Professor, roll the dice to decide whether this student passes.] A colleague's pa 90kFavorites98.5kClicks/ch286.3kGifts

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    This is a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) novel. The most interesting part of the whole story is the synopsis. It's not that the main text is badly written; on the contrary, the main text unfolds the world slowly and gradually, with detailed settings. However, due to the protagonist's personality and some other reasons, he never gets the real reason when he passes by supernatural events. It feels like: "Ah! This must be an important plot point – it seems so – but why is it gone? –" The protagonist and I are both so confused. As for the protagonist, he is a gentle scholar type, and also a typical office worker. The bottom is very strong and is the protagonist's believer.

12. 12 玛 Mary Sue, Golden Fingers, and the Three Kingdoms 玛丽苏和金手指和三国 Vastness of the Underworld蒿里茫茫Romance590k WordsCompleted Let’s imagine how many stages a transmigrated Mary Sue would have to clear to beat the Three Kingdoms scenario and give a beloved story a perfect ending. You are A Chi, a transmigrated woman, a pay-to-win Mary Sue, the one and only chosen one in this world, and the shooting star that falls upon Tong Pass. The Han restoration unifies the Three Kingdoms. Second-person narration. #Important# A self-indulgent dream-girl story. #Important# Written purely for my own enjoyment. Please read the conte 27.6kFavorites59.2kClicks/ch19.4kGifts

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    Five stars (manually). A clear breeze and bright moon, aiding in the restoration of glory. Zhuge Liang, my intellectual awakening. A very good novel about the Prime Minister, a must-read for fans of Zhuge Liang! And it's based on official historical records of the Prime Minister, *crying emoji*. It not only portrays the Prime Minister's loyalty and righteousness but also reveals a side of him rarely seen in other novels—a multi-talented, calm, and self-possessed politician. However, this is from the female protagonist's perspective and is written in the second person; please read the author's detailed warnings before reading.

13. 13 完 The Perfect Idol 完美偶像 Three Parts Flowing Fire三分流火Romance661k WordsCompleted Bei Shiyu obtained a System that required him to become a perfect idol. Theme: 27.1kFavorites111.6kClicks/ch44.2kGifts

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    A classic acting career is the perfect choice for career-oriented fans; focusing on one's career is the only true path to success! The aloof, academically gifted character, and the university setting the author chose, are also very appealing. However, if you're looking for intellectual romance, this is just an appetizer; the main focus is on the entertainment industry career.

14. 14 穿 Reborn as the Legitimate Eldest Grandson in an Imperial Exam Novel 穿成科举文里的嫡长孙 MM BeanMM豆Romance940k WordsCompleted Li Nian unexpectedly transmigrates into an imperial-examination novel called The Charming Son of a Concubine, becoming Pei Shaohuai, the legitimate eldest grandson of the Earl of Jingchuan. In the original story: The male lead, Pei Shaojin, is born to a concubine, but he is brilliant and diligent. He rises steadily through the imperial examinations and places first in the palace examination, winning unmatched glory. By contrast, the legitimate eldest grandson, Pei Shaohuai, is a playboy who squ 287.4kFavorites586.7kClicks/ch618.1kGifts

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    This is a male-centric romance novel with limited romantic scenes. The imperial examination process is somewhat exaggerated, but the protagonist isn't treated like a fool.

15. 15 这 I'm Not Taking the Blame 这锅我不背 Exile from Heaven天堂放逐者Danmei (BL)621k WordsCompleted Stand-in actor Jian Hua discovers one day that everyone he knows, along with plenty of people he doesn't, is searching for him through every channel imaginable. Even a government agency comes knocking. Head of the Supernatural Ability Team: Comrade Jian Hua, I'm here on behalf of the state to tell you a world-shaking secret we just discovered. Protagonist: Huh? Head of the Supernatural Ability Team: Our world is actually a book. Protagonist: WTF? Head of the Supernatural Ability Team: And y 141.9kFavorites346.7kClicks/ch118.3kGifts

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    The protagonist is a strong, masculine character. He's somewhat world-weary. The "original" storyline has a delightful tragic ending with a widow's theme, while the realistic storyline features a beautiful happy ending. The author doesn't deliberately emphasize the characters' intelligence, but undoubtedly respects the readers' intelligence. Adults in relationships are emotionally stable.

16. 16 美 The Aesthetic of Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic 美强惨的be美学 Wei Huo危火No CP641k WordsCompleted ★ There are treats in the featured and long-review sections. ★ If you create fanworks, please credit the original author, and don't post large numbers of screenshots or repost content from VIP chapters. [Recommending my friend's completed novel, Global Ascension, a tragic beauty with secret identities, by Zimu Tao, ID 5520005] Blurb: Gong Du is the least popular deity in the Three Thousand Divine Realms, with dominion over disease. Every world has a protagonist group, and they gather the world 117.9kFavorites137.9kClicks/ch106kGifts

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    Five stars (manually). The male lead has no romantic partner; it's a lighthearted, fictional story; the writing is very delicate and empathetic; it's a rare quick transmigration novel with a clear and logical plot without obvious flaws. A paradise for those who love sickly, battle-damaged characters.

17. 17 如 How to Build a University 如何建立一所大学 Yang Yиzi羊羽子No CP901k WordsCompleted This novel is also known as A Guide to Building a University in the Mysterious Realm A no-romance Western fantasy with a modern setting~ Knowledge lets us see the light., Clara University For what happens next, see The Past of Minches. I’ll start writing it in the next couple of days. Theme: Study hard and keep improving! 95.4kFavorites109.6kClicks/ch187.4kGifts

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    The male protagonist has no romantic partner and establishes a magical university hidden within modern society. He's a scholarly, mentor-type protagonist—a saintly figure who doesn't squander others' resources, idealistic but not unrealistic, and involved in both infrastructure development and management. The author has painstakingly created a magical world; the author's comments are commendable. However, the later management portion is too short, and the perspective shifts to the students, making it less engaging than the earlier parts.

18. 18 回21+ Retracing the Past 回溯 February Bamboo二月竹Danmei (BL)390k WordsCompleted 77.2kFavorites87kClicks/ch62.4kGifts

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    It's a revenge story with a strong, handsome, and tragically submissive protagonist. Although there are some logical issues, it's much more enjoyable than those exaggerated, illogical revenge stories. The revenge process is quite satisfying, and the male lead isn't greasy (wow, that's rare).

19. 19 穿 After Transmigrating into an Evil God 穿成邪神之后 One Bite of Fruit一口果No CP939k WordsCompleted Note: This is not a Lovecraftian evil god story, but one based on classical mythology and legends. Li Chi transmigrated into the body of a god: handsome and refined, with a cool, ethereal presence that inspired reverence at first sight. However, the body had recently suffered severe injuries, and its divine power was nearly depleted. To recover and avoid his enemies, Li Chi lived quietly in seclusion in the mountains. But... more and more people started mistaking him for a mighty god who had ch 41.8kFavorites76.7kClicks/ch39.4kGifts

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    Five stars (manually). The male lead has no romantic partner, embodies classical Chinese aesthetics, and is a truly thoughtful and sophisticated god. He is gentle yet aloof, with a strong divine sensibility. In a world where even the most naive or dim-witted wives are labeled as evil gods, this protagonist is a breath of fresh air.

20. 20 天 [Crossover] Born to Be a Villain [综]天生反派 Shocking Scales震鳞Multi-Orientation979k WordsOngoing [Slow updates. Proceed with caution, and I don't recommend starting this book.] It's hard to be a good person, and even harder to be a villain. It's harder still to be a villain who wants to be a good person. In short, this is the story of how the male lead evolves from a "fake villain (real star actor)" into a "real villain." A few things to note: 1. Updates are slow. Proceed with caution, and I don't recommend starting this book. 2. Please don't mention my work under other authors' books. *b 38.3kFavorites178.5kClicks/ch50kGifts

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    This is a spin-off romance novel featuring a male protagonist (though I think it's better read as a no-romance story). The first chapter, "Criminal Minds," is exceptionally well-written; in just a few chapters, the protagonist's high intelligence and aloof personality leap off the page. For the rest of his life, the entire book revolves around his predetermined fate, where he is always drowning in his own loneliness.

21. 21 剧 M*rder Script: A Slip in a Hundred Schemes 剧本杀之百密一疏 Lu Jiji吕吉吉Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted To investigate the disappearance of his close friend Wu Jinglan, Shen Shi is accidentally pulled into a new world of murder-mystery role-playing games by a hard drive Wu left behind. [The “Detective Simulation Terminal” AI will now bind player Shen Shi. The murder-mystery world is opening to you. Welcome, detective.] The only way back to reality is to play the detective in each murder-mystery instance, identify the real culprit hiding among the players, and earn enough points. [Be careful. Don't 33.7kFavorites40.2kClicks/ch48.1kGifts

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    The story is a bottom-centric infinite flow novel with a murder mystery plot. The mystery-solving and puzzle-solving parts are well-written, but the romance is a weak point; it's hard to maintain. Perhaps the author should write a mystery-solving story without a romantic pairing; I would definitely buy it. The mystery-solving part alone makes it worth reading.

22. 22 最 The Last Emperor 最后的帝王 Green Rabbit青色兔子No CP900k WordsCompleted A max-level expert absolutely wrecks the newbie village Transmigrated into the body of a young emperor at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, he faces war, epidemics, locust plagues, and droughts. It seems Heaven means to destroy the Han. The male lead smiles calmly and tells Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yang Biao, Sun Jian, and the others to send their sons to the palace first. A successful emperor is a master of keeping his options open. He has Cao Ang on his left, Yang Xiu on his right, Sun Ce in 17.1kFavorites39.2kClicks/ch25.5kGifts

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    The male lead has no romantic partner; the last emperor saves the day.

23. 23 贺 He Xichen: Quick Transmigration 贺洗尘[快穿] Eight Hundred Gold八百金No CP481k WordsCompleted After half a lifetime away, I return still... He Xichen: Have some shame. After half a lifetime away and a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, I return as an old monster! No System, no guide, just a noble, pure-hearted man who looks the part. Theme: . 11.3kFavorites31.8kClicks/ch8.4kGifts

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    The male lead has no romantic partner; he's a pure and upright character, with a refreshing and charming style reminiscent of sunshine after a storm. The writing matches the character design, making for a great reading experience.

24. 24 3 The 360-Degree Guide to Being Pursued [Entertainment Industry] 360度被追求手册[娱乐圈] Seven Degrees of Sugary Sweetness七度糖心Danmei (BL)501k WordsCompleted Xiao Yan has lived two lives, and in both he was the cinnabar mole on countless people's hearts, their moonlight shining in the heart of the night. He is a top-tier heartthrob who has walked among countless blossoms without letting a single petal cling to him. In this third life, President Qi, whose unrequited love for that moonlight has turned his eyes green, finally can't hold back any longer. Taking one careful step at a time, nearly ready to tear out his heart and offer it up, he finally 5.6kFavorites14.4kClicks/ch2.2kGifts

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    The protagonist is the dominant one. A cool, aloof, and magnanimous film star (gong) transmigrates from ancient times to the modern era, while the protagonist is a reborn, devoted, and loyal rich heir (shou). The main characters aren't particularly novel, but few books truly capture this refreshing and carefree feeling; this is one of the exceptions.

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