Novels like Factory Underworld
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- 151 What Do You Mean, Wicked Heiress? That’s How We’ll Always Love Her 什么恶毒千金,那是我们永远爱她的心 What do you mean, wicked heiress? That's the heart that will always love her. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 They Laid Off the Group Chairman's Heir 裁员裁到集团太子爷 They Laid Off the Group's Heir 885Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 After Our Flash Marriage, I Could No Longer Hide My Billionaire Identity 闪婚后,我的首富身份藏不住了 After a Flash Marriage, I Could No Longer Hide My Billionaire Identity 760Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 Reborn 20 Years Ago: From Street Tough to Upstanding Young Man 重生20年从顽主到四有青年 [Reborn] [No System] [Ensemble cast] [Everyday life] [Business rivalry] [Romance] [Martial world] Does being reborn count as rebirth if you have no memories of your past life? In 2024, business tycoon Chen Yuanping is framed and sent back to the autumn of his nineteenth year. A completely different life begins... At the foot of the imperial city, in Liulichang. A group of young people born in the sixties and seventies leave the crowded courtyard houses in the hutongs, carrying their dreams 4.2kReads7.5Score21314d adds
- 155 The Bank President’s Daughter-in-Law from the Countryside 银行行长家的农村儿媳妇 Brother-and-sister dynamic + Urban romance + Marriage first, love later + Childhood sweethearts + Female growth The wealthy male lead and the rural female lead were born in neighboring hospital beds, just one day apart. The female lead is stunning and attracts admirers wherever she goes, yet she’s gentle and well-behaved. The male lead is a roguishly handsome man of the world, considerate and capable, a born CEO and the king of jealousy. Though their values and upbringings are worlds apart, fate 2.9kReads8.7Score29914d adds
- 156 Ming Dynasty 1572 大明1572 In the first year of the Wanli era, the ten-year-old emperor ascended the throne. Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng enforced the Kaocheng system and the Single Whip Reform with an iron hand, filling the dying Ming treasury and securing its borders over the next ten years. But the deeper the reforms went, the fiercer the opposition became; the greater his power, the deeper his loneliness. He had once been the "Teacher Zhang" most respected by the emperor, but ultimately became the person the young so 139Reads—Score12414d adds
- 157 After the Intern Was Thrust into the Role, the Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Take Over 实习生赶鸭子上架后,老板哭着跪求我上位 After the Intern Was Thrown in at the Deep End, the Boss Wept and Begged Me to Take Over 110Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 Don't Want to Work Overtime? Then Get Out! I Did, So Why Is My Boss Begging Me to Come Back? 不加班就滚?真滚了,老板又跪下来求我干什么? “If You Won't Work Overtime, Then Get Lost!” I Really Left, So Why Is the Boss Kneeling and Begging Me to Come Back? 129Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Global Blackout: Back to the Age of Cold Weapons 全球断电:重返冷兵器时代 [No System, no rebirth, no showing off and humiliating others, not a power fantasy. The story of an ordinary person surviving in a time of chaos.] When electricity vanished worldwide and gunpowder and fuel stopped working, Xia Zhi carved out a kingdom in the midst of chaos with nothing but a bow. With transportation and communications cut off, humanity's ambitions began to grow. Everyone wanted to be emperor; even a village chief dared to call himself king. Xia Zhi had wanted to stay home in the 6.4kReads8.2Score47114d adds
- 160 Jade of Passion 艳玉 In the 1980s, Qiu Yuyu, a beautiful young woman from a mountain village, entered city life by chance and embarked on a career in government. But she soon became trapped in a mire of worldly entanglements and twisted romances, unable to pull herself free… The men and women in this story are not bad at heart, and they all had their original ideals. But they could not resist the temptations of worldly desires, and strayed further and further from their paths. In the end, none could avoid the danger 1.1kReads6.8Score15314d adds
- 161 Rebooting 1988 重启1988 Millionaire Qin Lang returns to 1988. Seeing his beautiful wife and adorable daughter struggling in poverty, Qin Lang, who lost his way chasing money in his previous life, decides to climb to the top once more, with family in one hand and career in the other, and shape this wild, fast-growing era! 1.4kReads9.1Score24414d adds
- 162 After Being Struck by Lightning, I Could Understand My In-Laws’ Dialect 被雷劈后,我听懂了婆家方言 After Being Struck by Lightning, I Could Understand My In-Laws' Dialect 287Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 The 1980s Tycoon's Road to Fortune 1980大倒爷的发家之路 Have you ever wondered? Behind this peaceful world, wars have never truly stopped. The invaders no longer look like they did back then, carrying foreign rifles and cannons. They wear suits and ties, sipping coffee in high-end offices. With a snap of their fingers, they strip you of every last bit of your wealth. In their eyes, the people of the world are just a flock of sheep. They have countless ways to shear them, securing their grip on the world. For a hundred years, nothing has changed. They 9.3kReads9.0Score95214d adds
- 164 Ruling the Realm: The First Secretary 权掌山河:第一秘书 After graduating from college, Zhong Dexing failed the civil service exam twice and had no choice but to make a living helping his older sister sell fruit. Then a turning point came: advice from a mysterious leader helped him land a civil service job. With his political savvy, he rose steadily through the ranks and made his way into an even more powerful circle. 27.3kReads8.9Score2.7k14d adds
- 165 A Spring Rainy Night Like the Sound of Mountains 一夜春雨似山鸣 [A devoted, restrained media mogul vs. a cool, distant career queen] [Fated connection | Emotional growth | Love that grows over time | A slow and steady romance | Sweet yet heartbreaking | A realistic slow burn] A year ago, two people who had each lost the one they loved met by chance in the drizzle after a funeral. He saw the desolate fragments in her eyes. She saw the icy lake in his. A borrowed flame warmed them for a brief moment. She thought it was nothing more than a fleeting encounter 97Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 166 Better Than Working: Winning Over the Crown Prince, the Client 打工不如打甲方太子的主意 [Based on true events + urban life + workplace + strong female lead + smart characters + sweet romance] A wonderful workplace romance set in the urban financial world, inspired by real-life experiences in the modern workplace. It lays bare the dark side behind the financial sector’s glamorous facade. The writing is delicate, the scenes vivid, the emotions genuine, and the plot is full of unexpected twists. The heroine is a rookie auditor, but a strong woman at heart. She stays sharp and emotiona —Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 167 After I Was Reborn, I Gave Up My Guaranteed Admission, and He Panicked 重生后我放弃保送,他慌了 After I Was Reborn, I Gave Up My Guaranteed Admission, and He Panicked 479Reads—Score414d adds
- 168 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 491Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 169 A Benefactor on the Road to Power 权路贵人 After a junior employee named Ye Dong impresses his superiors with an outstanding performance, he earns their favor and begins climbing the ladder. The workplace is rife with undercurrents, and family feuds never cease. He proceeds cautiously, establishes himself amid complicated power games, and ultimately turns his life around! 6.2kReads8.6Score45114d adds
- 170 After I Was Bullied While Walking My Kid at the Plaza, I Exposed the Old Bully Online 广场遛娃被霸凌后,我让恶人老头全网社死 After I Was Bullied While Taking My Kid to the Plaza, I Made the Old Bully a Pariah Across the Internet 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 女儿要卖房创业,我掀了饭桌 My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 738Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 Be Good, Sit on My Lap and Kiss Me 乖,坐腿上亲 Obsessive, cold-hearted heir × clear-headed, stunning heiress [instinctive attraction + forced love + groveling pursuit + simmering tension + extra-sweet, satisfying romance] In a corner, Jiang Youyou was caught by a man and roughly pulled into his arms. How could Li Muyan be so unapologetic! He kissed her by the ear. She struggled, but he only held her tighter. This was his engagement party, and her best friend had stolen the man she loved most! - Jiang Youyou's family fell into decline. Though 2.2kReads—Score11714d adds
- 173 Eight Months Pregnant, and My Skilled Migrant Visa Renewal Is Rejected on Suspicion of Money Laundering. What Should I Do? 怀孕8个月,优才续签被告知涉嫌洗钱怎么办? At eight months pregnant, what should I do after being told my Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa renewal is under suspicion for money laundering? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Seeing Through Half a Lifetime 看破浮生过半 Life is a journey of self-cultivation. As we keep moving forward, we correct our mistakes in time and gradually become better versions of ourselves. Life is full of suffering, and we can only save ourselves. If only we could live our lives over again. At the very least, we could avoid a lot of detours. 623Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 Brain-Computer Interface Doctor 脑机医生 Her ex-boyfriend sold the secret she had guarded most closely to secure an investment. When they broke up, he even threw this at her: “No man could put up with a woman like you.” Her father climbed the social ladder and asked for a divorce. As he left, he said only, “People who look ahead don’t turn back.” Everyone was certain Su Jianwei had lost her backing and was bound to fall sooner or later. But they forgot that she was a doctor in functional neurosurgery at Huaren Hospital, determined to t 4.2kReads6.4Score16.2k14d adds
- 176 We Had Eight Days Off for National Day. I Turned Our Homebody Vacation into a Seven-Day Trip, and Now Mom Regrets It 国庆放八天,我把家里蹲改成七日游后,我妈悔疯了 I Had Eight Days Off for National Day, So I Turned My Stay-at-Home Life into a Seven-Day Trip. Now My Mom Regrets It 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 A Portable Women's Prison: Taming a Goddess from the Start 随身女子监狱,开局驯服女神 Fresh out of college and already a corporate drone, Lin Yi is more exhausted than a donkey. Then he awakens the Beauty Prison, a portable prison! The rules are simple and ruthless: it only holds stunningly beautiful female villains who have committed all manner of wicked deeds. Cold-blooded romance scammers, icy and heartless female CEOs, ruthless top assassins, gods who control life and death... Any peerlessly beautiful woman who breaks the rules gets thrown in prison overnight for reform! Wh 5.6kReads—Score51414d adds
- 178 A Deadly Romance 致命情缘 In the 1990s, a stream of villagers headed south to find work on construction sites. The pain of leaving home, the hardship of being alone in a strange place, and the tangled ways of the human heart were all crammed into tiny workers’ sheds. Li Guixiang escaped after her husband used her to pay off a debt, while Chen Jianjun left his family and everything he owned behind to earn a living. Two people, each burdened by their own troubles, met and kept each other company, thinking they were only of 2.6kReads—Score18414d adds
- 179 What Are You Jealous About? 你醋什么? What Are You Jealous About? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 My Blind Date Is a Treasure 相亲对象是个宝 My Blind Date Is a Treasure 125Reads—Score114d adds
- 181 My Brother Is Calling for Help, but Grandpa Says Never to Look Back 弟弟在求救,祖父却说千万别回头 My younger brother was calling for help, but Grandfather said, "Whatever you do, don't look back." 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 After I Left the Family Chat, My Daughter-in-Law Fell Apart 我退出家庭群后,儿媳崩溃了 After I left the family group chat, my daughter-in-law fell apart 1.7kReads—Score—14d adds
- 183 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score47414d adds
- 184 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 79Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 185 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 [The Four Beauties, classical historical romances, complete uncensored public-domain editions, stories of celebrated women in history, ancient tales] This complete collection contains the original, unabridged texts of The Romance of Xishi, The Romance of Wang Zhaojun, The Romance of Yang Guifei, and The Romance of Diaochan. It recounts the turbulent lives of the Four Beauties, whose beauty was said to make fish forget to swim, geese forget to fly, the moon hide, and flowers blush. Together, thes 526Reads9.2Score10014d adds
- 186 Heaven Has Granted Me a Powerful Minister for a Husband 天官赐我权臣夫 To clear her family’s name and enter the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, Fang Qinyu, daughter of a disgraced official, carefully plots her way into marriage with Qu Xinan, a Vice Minister of Rites who fell in love with her at first sight. She intends to use marriage as a stepping stone, unaware that her cool calculations will soon be met with a battle of devotion. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 Her Camera Tells a Story 她的镜头会说话 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Transmigrating to the Capital to Deliver Takeout 穿越首都送外卖 I transmigrated from the Qin Dynasty to 2024. With a pocket dimension and cultivation techniques, I keep a low profile while delivering takeout in the capital! My identity is ordinary, my job even more so, and every day is plain and uneventful. But somehow, keeping my head down turns me into a big shot. It's not only realistic to read, it's incredibly satisfying! (All stories are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) 23.6kReads8.7Score1.9k14d adds
- 189 Reborn, I Deliberately Emptied My Storage Space 重生回来,我故意清空了空间 When I Was Reborn, I Deliberately Emptied My Storage Space 2.8kReads—Score3314d adds
- 190 EN Reborn to Rise Above the Rest 重生之出人头地 This is a story set in Hong Kong in the 1950s. It was a passionate, turbulent era. In those fiery years, there were countless big bosses and their underlings, and no end to tales of lives tossed about by hardship. There were also countless beauties and talented people, and no end to tales of romance and passion. You could call it a dark age, a chaotic world where good and bad were all mixed together, but it was often an age in which heroes rose to prominence. 33.3kReads9.4Score3.4k14d adds
- 191 After My Wife Gave All Our Savings to Her Brother, I Sold Our Marital Home 妻子把积蓄都给了弟弟后,我卖掉了婚房 After My Wife Gave All Our Savings to Her Younger Brother, I Sold Our Marital Home 208Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 The Husband Rules 老公最大 The campus belle, the top student, and the domineering CEO. This is the love story of Li Luoluo and He Kuang. Li Luoluo runs into He Kuang at her best friend's home, where a drunk He Kuang forcibly steals her first kiss. That unexpected encounter brings them together, taking them from bickering enemies to lovers. Their relationship begins by chance, caught between society's prejudice and the relentless advances of rivals, while danger and intrigue swirl through the business world. Li Luoluo does 775Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 193 Those Years I Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 我混社会那一些年 As you wander the martial world, what kind of cunning, scheming, and vision do you need? As a child, I feared ghosts because they were hideous and terrifying. As an adult, I fear people because they look so respectable. This story is a reminder to everyone: Nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. The only way to win is not to gamble! 18.3kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
- 194 The Number One Brother 一哥 The short drama A Brother is now streaming on Hongguo, with a surprise in store! I used to be a gang boss. Now I’m just a food delivery rider. Ever since I could remember, my father, a former soldier, had been a drunk with a nasty temper. Whenever he got drunk, he liked to beat my mother, often leaving her black and blue. Later, my parents divorced, and while trying to earn money for tuition, I went astray! I had no choice back then. Now, I just want to be a good person! 32.1kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
- 195 After the Million-Yuan Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, the Whole Company Regretted It 百万年终奖取消后,全公司都后悔了 The Million-Yuan Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, and the Whole Company Regretted It 2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Capital’s Young Master Is at Her Feet 京圈太子爷是她的裙下之臣 The Capital’s Crown Prince Is Her Devoted Suitor 101Reads—Score10714d adds
- 197 The Bankrupt Factory Owner Started Livestreaming Sales and Somehow Got the Whole Internet to Invest 倒闭厂长直播卖货,竟获全网入股 (Business development, technological innovation, livestreaming, no System, no romance) Xiao Yi was reborn and inherited an appliance factory on the verge of bankruptcy. Relying on his experience from his previous life and viral marketing strategies, he launched a livestreamed shareholder meeting, turning viewers into virtual shareholders. Once a month, the shareholders met, giving livestream viewers a deeper role in the company. Before smart products had matured, he launched Xiaokang Tongxue. As 7.7kReads9.0Score29114d adds
- 198 Unorthodox Remedies of the Martial World 江湖偏方 My name is Zhang Chen. A fortune-teller said I was born with a knack for unexpected riches and would never stay on the straight and narrow. But I don’t care. In this world, people who follow the rules get leftovers, while the bold get to eat meat. I haven’t had much schooling, and I don’t understand lofty principles, but I do know this: you only win if you’re willing to fight. 62.1kReads8.9Score7k14d adds
- 199 The Cunning Woman at Work 职场心机女 Born in the countryside, Jiang Xiaoyan enters the workforce after graduating from college. She stumbles through one setback after another, facing rejection wherever she goes. One night, she gets drunk and a kind stranger arranges for her to spend the night at a hotel. But she goes into the wrong room and spends the night with a man she doesn't know. She falls in love, marries into a wealthy family, and, in a dramatic twist, her best friend becomes her mother-in-law. From then on, she defies fate 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 He Shen in the City 和珅在都市 On February 22, 1799, Heshen received a white silk cord from the Jiaqing Emperor and met his end. Somehow, he found himself in the future, in 1983. As an ancient man in a modern city, how will he make his way in the world? 28.7kReads9.3Score4k14d adds

















































