Novels like The Abandoned Child
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Abandoned Child, best match first.
- 1 The Blossoming Red Plum 怒放的红梅 After two years of marriage, Ye Hongmei endured endless humiliation from her in-laws because her birth family was poor and she was adopted. Even her premature baby girl was unwelcome. Her husband and mother-in-law refused to pay for treatment, claiming they had no money, and the child died. Her daughter’s death finally opened Ye Hongmei’s eyes, and she resolutely chose to divorce. After the divorce, Ye Hongmei shed her old timid nature and vowed to avenge her daughter, make her ex-husband’s fami 842Reads7.7Score119Shelves
- 2 The Glamorous Transformation of a Housewife 家庭主妇的华丽蜕变 Su Yunyun is a stay-at-home wife whose husband gives her no living expenses, yet she devotes herself to caring for her in-laws. She thought that if she waited long enough, her husband would eventually return home successful. Instead, he came back with his mistress. Then came one cruel, melodramatic blow after another! Thankfully, the heavens had mercy. Qi Zihao saved her life and helped her become an obstetrician-gynecologist. But this was only the beginning. She would turn her tragic life aroun 201Reads8.9Score100Shelves
- 3 The Second Marriage 第二婚 Kang Shuting was raised by others from childhood. There are three sisters with three different surnames, and she is the least favored, the middle child. People starved of love are either fantasizing about finding someone to love, or fantasizing about being loved. At 35, after being passed over by one match after another, she dreams of spending a passionate night with a man she's meeting for only the second time. Could this new flutter in her heart be another false alarm? What should she do? He's 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Remarriage 改嫁 Two years after Wen Lan married, her husband died in an accident. Young and beautiful, she became the most talked-about widow in the surrounding villages. Having lost her only son, her mother-in-law took all her grief and anger out on Wen Lan. To stop her daughter-in-law from remarrying, she made her swear never to marry again. Even so, the village men still coveted the young widow, and rumors soon ran wild. To make a living, Wen Lan left the mountains with her one-year-old child and escaped the 3.9kReads9.1Score508Shelves
- 5 After My Sixty-Ninth Interview 面完六十九次后 After 69 interviews, Li Linlin is finally hired by a floral design company. She thinks her career is about to bloom, only to discover that she’s the company’s 37th female employee, while its sole man is the ever-elegant, composed CEO, Gu Huai. In this workplace, where women’s thinking unpacks itself endlessly like a recursive function, even a discussion about mooncake gift boxes can turn into a semiotic critique. Just as overanalysis threatens to crush the last remaining spark of creativity, Li 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 The Loves of Women 女人们的爱情 Women’s Love: Family Memories Across Time is a long-form work of documentary fiction by Hen Jiangyin. Based on true stories from the author’s own family and enriched by extensive interviews with local people, it focuses on the Zhang, Xia, and Li families, vividly tracing the lives of the four Li sisters, the six Xia siblings, and the three Zhang brothers. Their stories are full of twists and turns and deeply moving moments, leaving a lasting impression. The women’s love stories are especially st 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Half a Life Adrift 半生沉浮 This is an author’s autobiography. Born in the countryside, he worked tirelessly to improve himself and, through his own efforts, published novels and essays. After enduring hardship, he became a private-school teacher, but still gave up this hard-won job to find work in Guangdong and make his way in Shanghai. At last, he changed his life and established himself in the city. And yet… This is serious literature. Those who enjoy vulgar content should stay away! 638Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 8 Marrying Into the Jin Family 嫁金钗 Shanghai seems like an isolated island, cut off from the war raging across the country. While battles rage everywhere else, Shanghai alone is still filled with decadent revelry... 23.6kReads8.5Score652Shelves
- 9 The One Who Blows Away the Ashes 吹灰的人 “I slept with twenty-one men before I had enough money to spend without worrying.” At two in the morning, Lin Xiao, a girl who had just lost her job, came across this post. The poster’s profile picture was exactly the same as that of the person she was dating online. She thought it was a coincidence. Then she discovered that a woman named Yu Fei seemed to know all her secrets, including ones she didn’t even know herself. Yu Fei said, “You’ll walk the same road I did. But I came back so you wo 76Reads—Score135Shelves
- 10 The Forest of Chongde 崇德的森林 A realist story, with no transmigration or over-the-top antics. Come along if you enjoy stories set in a bygone era. Hardship is a different kind of beauty in life. Should people face difficulties head-on or lie flat and go with the flow? Difficulties are like a spring: the weaker you are, the stronger they push back; the stronger you are, the weaker they become. How much longer will life keep tormenting Liu Jiang? When will his hardships finally come to an end? But even as Qin Zhongmin lay dyin 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 A Corrupt Village 村滥 Gen Zhuang goes to prison for three years after avenging his brother. There, he happens upon a strange man who teaches him “Daoist medicine.” After his release, he comes to the aid of others and earns the support of a benefactor. He later leads the villagers in growing vegetables in greenhouses and cultivating medicinal herbs, and has an extraordinary encounter with Bureau 749... 5.2kReads9.1Score563Shelves
- 12 Bamboo Fragrance in a Humble Home 寒门竹香 After twenty-eight years of being single, Li Kongzhu transmigrated... into the body of a scheming green-tea girl who refused to accept her lot in life! Her family married her off to an ugly, disfigured man in the neighboring village, but before she could even complain, he turned and walked away! Fine, then. She'd make the best of things! Li Kongzhu focused on finding ways to earn money and fill her belly, while planning an escape route for herself. Zhao Junyi had once been born to a noble blood 153Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 13 Half a Month 月半 (Also known as The Waxing and Waning) Life offers no lucky breaks, and it is never gentle with anyone. Only when we learn to see our flaws can we hold on to wholeness. May we all stand in the sunlight and live surrounded by warmth. This is a slow-paced story grounded in reality. Bring your heart along, and let’s sit down and talk at our own pace. 5kReads9.2Score667Shelves
- 14 Your Ring Has My Name on It 你的戒指里有我的名字 [This novel has been licensed by Fanqie and published as a print edition by Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House.] [Devoted couple + childhood friends + realistic inspiration + sweet romance] In their youth, Tang Xi saw her childhood friend Wu Chao as a brother, but Wu Chao had long since fallen deeply in love with her. In the bloom of youth, after going to great lengths, he finally got the girl to realize how she felt. Once she did, she was unstoppable, transforming into a charming little 21Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 15 I Am the Paper Doll Offered as a Sacrifice 我是被献祭的纸人 [A Slow-Burning, Carefully Savored Story | Fated by the Era | Entangled Feuds | A Devastating Aftermath] In the twentieth year of the Republic, Meixi Town in Jiangnan suffers a hundred days of drought, leaving thousands of miles of barren land. To consolidate its power and reassure the people, the powerful Chen family revives a century-old evil sacrificial rite. Seven-year-old orphan Shen Yangzi is treated as a stand-in for the drought demon. Bound like a paper effigy, she is sunk into the deep —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 A Ridiculous Love Debt 荒唐情债 Traditional period setting + realistic daily life + family and village affairs + ensemble cast In 1985, Yang Yun was already a married woman, yet she lived a life purer than a blank sheet of paper. Her new husband already had an old flame, and the woman was well into her forties. Faced with such a disgrace, Yang Yun had to fight back while staying on guard against the village men with ulterior motives. The seemingly peaceful little mountain village had long been seething beneath the surface, hid 33.4kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
- 17 Lane 23, Xinkangli 新康里23弄 Even today, you are still the light in my heart. 910Reads9.2Score102Shelves
- 18 Village Chief, Don't Mess with Me 村长，别来惹我 Liang Yuzhen is a widow in the village, beautiful and kindhearted. The village chief is a local bully, but seeing that Liang Yuzhen has no man to rely on, he often stops by to help her with whatever he can, putting on a show of being a good Samaritan. 94Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 19 I Want to Marry Miss Yan 想娶颜小姐为妻 There’s a saying in Jiangcheng: of the Yan family’s four beauties, Yan Xi is the ugliest. She isn’t just ugly. She’s also ruthless and cunning. People say her heart and liver are black, earning her the title of Witch. She single-handedly ruined the marriage arrangement between the Qin and Su families, stirring up a citywide scandal. People mocked her, saying she’d never get married in her life. At her engagement banquet, her fiancé rejected her, but he stood up in front of everyone and said, “I 295Reads8.9Score105Shelves
- 20 Pretty Widow Bai Hehua Is Spoiled by Suitors from the Whole Village 俏寡妇白荷花全村花粉追着宠 [Period setting + 1990s + rural life + farming + family squabbles + strong-willed heroine + tough female lead + revenge on scumbags + building wealth + raising three daughters and turning her life around + humor] Bai Hehua has been married into the Li family for three years and has given birth to three daughters in a row. Her mother-in-law calls her a jinx, and her scumbag husband takes his anger out on her. Then an accident takes her husband's life. She becomes the prettiest widow in Li Fami 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Hairpin Removal Chronicles 卸簪记 She is a smiling tiger with a peach-blossom face, the most wicked little official in Hengming’s bureaucracy. The pressure of officialdom is crushing. Want a promotion? “I’m honored by your favor, and I hope you’ll give me your support in the future.” It’s easy to paint the skin, but hard to capture the bones; it’s hard to judge a person’s heart. She has made several “old officials” secretly rub their hands in anticipation, eager to peel away her ever-immaculate official robes and see what kind o 220Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 22 After Becoming a Widowed Mother, I Farm, Raise Kids, and Defend My Country 穿成寡母后，种田养崽保家卫国 This isn't your typical farming story. There are no cozy family squabbles, just pure wish fulfillment from start to finish. If that's not your thing, don't read it! Overnight, Xiao Lan went from a young girl to a widow in her thirties! The System shop has everything! She farms and runs a stall to support four little villains. Before she knows it, she becomes the leader of a gang! Before she knows it, her gang grows bigger and bigger! Before she knows it, she is fighting on the battlefield and be 1.6kReads9.2Score232Shelves
- 23 Record of the Pacification of Song 平宋录 The Records of the Pacification of Song is a vivid firsthand account of war written by Liu Minzhong, a renowned official of the Yuan dynasty. In sweeping prose, it chronicles the glorious campaign in which Bayan, the Yuan chancellor, led his troops south in 1274 and brought about the fall of the Southern Song. Divided into three volumes, it is not merely a work of military history, but a heroic tribute to the union of strategy and courage. The book vividly portrays Bayan as a commander who could 6Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 24 Running Toward the Far Side of the Mountain 向山那边奔跑 Why we recommend it: This is an uplifting novel for young readers... A story that helps children develop a better understanding of growing up. Life is full of all kinds of challenges, and this book teaches readers how to think clearly and face them with optimism and a positive attitude… Synopsis: The protagonist, Xiaoyong, grew up without a father, born at the foot of the mountains and subjected to endless humiliation. He has many battles of wits along the way. The brief time he spends livin 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 A Marriage of Money 钱婚 To become the dutiful daughter, good wife, and loving mother everyone expected, Liu Xiaoqing buried her youthful dreams and deepest desires before the age of thirty-three, living a life of constant compromise. After graduating, she painfully gave up her dream of becoming a writer and took the civil service exam, becoming a government employee. At home, she endured her in-laws' repeated provocations, again and again, just to preserve her marriage. At work, she likewise chose to put up with her 57Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Record of the Pacification of Wu 平吴录 This is a confidential historical dossier that overturns the orthodox view of history! Writing from the perspective of an eyewitness, Sun Xu of the Qing dynasty unveils the power struggles and betrayals behind “a fit of rage for the sake of a beauty.” The book not only reveals Wu Sangui’s true motives for inviting the Qing army through the pass, but also exposes for the first time the secret of Chen Yuanyuan’s abduction, the inside story of the Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming being strangled 2Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 27 Jiang Xiaohua 姜晓花 In the bitter winter of 1976, Jiang Xiaohua was sixteen. Her family had almost nothing; her father was gravely ill, her mother weak-willed, and her younger brother still a child. Desperate for food, she was forced into a bride swap and nearly sold off, struggling on the brink of life and death before finally marrying into the Chen family, the most quarrelsome and favoritism-ridden family around. Her sisters-in-law ostracized her, her mother-in-law mistreated her, her husband stumbled, her childr 880Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 The Rise of the Son-in-Law 霸婿崛起 A beautiful CEO marries the useless second young master of a powerful family. She endures scorn and mockery without ever leaving his side, until the day he finally rises to power after years in hiding, shakes the world, and becomes the greatest husband of all! 3kReads8.5Score287Shelves
- 29 Second Marriage 二婚 An Ran was a full-time housewife. On their seventh wedding anniversary, her husband divorced her, after cheating with her closest friend. After the divorce, An Ran reentered the workforce and landed a job as a personal assistant with an annual salary of 300,000. She thought she would be caring for a bedridden old man, but it turned out to be a young, handsome CEO with an extravagant lifestyle. The young CEO wants to marry her, but she has no interest in getting married again... In short, this is 18.7kReads9.0Score321Shelves
- 30 Spring Sunshine Over the Countryside 暖春照乡野 [Village Life]+ [Period]+ [Rugged Man]+ [Family Life]+ [Angst Before Romance]... Yang Wei’s elder brother, Yang Ming, died unexpectedly, leaving his widowed sister-in-law to raise him all alone! Now that her younger brother-in-law is grown, will Chuntao remarry, choose to spend her life with Yang Wei, or grow old alone? What will Yang Wei decide? What does his father think? What do Chuntao’s parents say? A whole host of questions now stand before them! But those are only minor problems. The real 84Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 31 Hibiscus 木槿 [Inspirational] [Youth] [A blend of realistic and romantic fiction] [Setting: modern urban life, not a period piece or rural setting] In a family that favored sons over daughters, the heroine, Wang Yingnan, was forced to marry the village idiot next door in exchange for 100,000 yuan in bride price. After enduring endless torment, she finally escaped with the help of a kindhearted person. Her resilient spirit helped her grow, and little by little she found love, friendship, and family of her o 2.3kReads9.1Score448Shelves
- 32 Eight Hundred Rounds of Mother-in-Law Vs. Daughter-in-Law 婆媳大战800回合 “I don’t have a daughter. If you marry into our family, you’ll be my own daughter.” Out of ten thousand people who say this, you’d be lucky if even ten mean it. If even one actually follows through, you’ve hit the jackpot. 2.4kReads8.9Score263Shelves
- 33 The Five Tigers Pacify the South 五虎平南 The Five Tigers Pacify the South is set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Great Song, when the southern barbarian king Nong Zhigao rebelled and war engulfed the southern frontier. Di Qing, Prince of Pacifying the West, received the imperial order to lead the army and set out once more with the Five Tiger Generals. But they were thwarted by the sorcery of a strange martial expert from the southern tribes: Duan Hongyu, daughter of Duan Hong of Mengyun Pass. Trained in the Way of the Immor 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 34 Human Life Lies Deep in the Loess 黄土深处是人间 This is a collection of true stories from the countryside. One book captures a century of life in all its variety on the Loess Plateau. Brotherhood, the warmth and coldness of family, partings in life and death, and the changes of an era: one independent story after another weaves together the fates of several generations. There is hardship, pain, tears, and warmth, portraying the struggles of those at the bottom as well as the resilience of ordinary people. There are no chosen-one advantages an 122Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 The Road Home: Finding Your Way Back Through the Mortal World 归途：在红尘中寻找回家的路 If you: · Lie awake at night, wondering what you are living for · Feel drained by work, as if you are spending your life away · Feel exhausted by relationships and don't know how to get along with people · Feel empty inside, trying to fill the void with entertainment only to feel emptier · Feel confused about faith and don't know what is real · Get warning signs from your body but don't know what it is telling you · Feel lonely and unsupported, as if the world has nothing to do with you This boo 184Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Among the Old Stories 旧事里 Bullied by life a hundred times over, she still became a bright moon in the night sky. Eighteen years ago, he brought her home. Eighteen years later, she was doing everything she could to escape him... Amid old memories, every kind of person comes into view. Time rushes by, youth cries out, and stubborn boys grow up. Love blooms and fades, and those youngsters who laughed and cried together eventually grew into adults. But who was the one you lost during your youth? 2.8kReads9.4Score384Shelves
- 37 Foolish Mother 傻娘 My father was dead, my mother had gone mad. The day I came home, I saw someone destroying it... 43.2kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
- 38 The Hidden Wife 隐妻 [The comic adaptation is now available! Tap “Adaptation Theater” in the lower-right corner of any page of this book to watch instantly. The original novel and short drama each have their own appeal. Share it with your friends!] No rebirth, no transmigration, and no System golden finger, just the true golden years of an entire generation! Having fled an arranged marriage, he joins the tide of migrant workers heading south. In a southern metropolis brimming with both opportunity and challenges, he 805Reads6.2Score104Shelves
- 39 A Bitter Girl’s Rebirth 苦妹之涅槃重生 Inside Ku Mei’s five-year-old body lived the soul of someone who had died with a heart full of hatred. Reborn, she faced a spiteful grandmother who beat and berated her, a cold grandfather who enabled the abuse, and a mother who could only weep helplessly. Ku Mei concealed her boundless hatred and memories of her past life, pretending to be timid as she carefully plotted her every move. She outsmarted her relatives and broke free of her shackles, starting with a bottle of chili sauce from the mi 118Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 From Butterfly in Love with a Flower to Everlasting Longing: A World of Poetry and Art 诗图画意从蝶恋花到长相思 Poetry can’t prolong life, but it can carry the soul. A novel born from real experiences and original poetry. From Kunming to Shanghai to Chengdu, from campus to the workplace, it follows a young songwriter and his encounters, missed connections, and growth alongside several girls. He is in the poems, and you are in the story. Dedicated to everyone who ever truly loved someone in their youth. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Generation of '90 90的一代 The coming-of-age story of a small-town young man born in the 1990s, a vivid cautionary tale for his younger siblings. Apart from a confidence that defies explanation, he has no family wealth, no education, no life experience, and not even any self-discipline. But one day, he will finally make his way through the fog. The road ahead is like leveling up and fighting monsters, a struggle for survival of the fittest. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Artificial Intelligence: Three Eras 人工智能：三个纪元 Artificial Intelligence: Three Eras 44Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 The Domineering Village Chief Gets Caught 霸道村长落网记 [Rural] [Period Drama] [Tragedy] Synopsis: The domineering village chief Hu Gang, backed by his family, bullies men, preys on women, and commits every kind of evil. After Hu Ying, the heroine, is abused by Hu Gang and his son, she escapes. With Yang Jun's help, she ultimately brings down the entire Hu family. Yet Hu Ying's tragic fate is only just beginning... (You won't believe it until you read it!) 1.3kReads7.5Score103Shelves
- 44 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.3kReads8.4Score109Shelves
- 45 The Invincible Little Evil Doctor 无敌小邪医 Wu Dazhu was an orphan picked up by Old Man Wu. No one in the village cared for him, except for the village beauty next door, who looked after him. But when he was repeatedly bullied, Wu Dazhu flew into a rage, beat up the local tyrants, and kicked the spoiled rich kids. He swore to build a good life and make Wu Family Village a place of green hills, clear waters, and honest folk... 7.4kReads9.2Score1kShelves
- 46 The Substitute Bride Is a Foolish Girl 代嫁傻女 Betrayed by her fiancé and scheming stepsister, she’s sold to a sadistic man who has a disabled leg, a hidden condition, and has tortured five fiancées to death. On their wedding night! The man grabs her chin, looking disgusted. “A fool?” Lan Qianqian: “...” You’re the fool! Your whole family is full of fools! After the wedding! Young Master Fu: “Honey, I want a hug!” Lan Qianqian: “...Get lost!” Young Master Fu: “Honey, give me a kiss!” Lan Qianqian: “...” Which one of us is the fool here? [Dim 1.3kReads9.1Score380Shelves
- 47 Good Grief! The Fox Cub I Picked Up Is the Enemy Nation's Empress 要命！捡的狐狸崽子竟是敌国皇后 (The rights to an animated comic have been sold. Stay tuned!) Strong male and female leads Palace intrigue Lovers turned enemies The male lead’s arduous pursuit of his wife The second male lead takes the spotlight He Ruo Xingyao, the Northern Wei saintess and youngest daughter of Imperial Preceptor He Ruo Fu, can read the stars, command beasts, and practice Gu sorcery. Beautiful as a flower, she is Northern Wei’s most esteemed woman, and was chosen from childhood to become its future empress. 13.5kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
- 48 Home on a Unicycle 独轮车上的家 The novel follows Liu Shouren and his family from the late 1970s to the present day. As society changes and the countryside is transformed, they weather a tumultuous journey. Through stories from in and around the village, it portrays the lives, resilience, struggles, and growth of countless ordinary rural families across China... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 The Secret of High Heels 高跟鞋的秘密 I love you, and as it happens, you love me too. At just the right age, Xia Yun'en gave up a promotion and switched careers. All she wanted was to pursue her dream. 794Reads9.1Score145Shelves
- 50 Entering the Song Dynasty Armed 持械入宋 In the final years of the Song Dynasty, flames of war raged across the land. A modern five-person squad on a mission accidentally fell into a time tunnel and transmigrated to the Great Song, weapons and all. Squad leader Lin Zhao was cool-headed and decisive, with a Beijing accent, and commanded the whole team. Sniper Xie Changfeng and armorer Ma Zhenbang spoke with hearty Northeastern accents and had their combat prowess maxed out. Communications specialist Wang Haochuan was a Guangdong native 1.1MReads9.3Score157.6kShelves
