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- 1 A Noble Husband at Home 家有贵夫 [Adapted from The Republic of China Detective, with an original female lead who ships couples. The female lead's pairing is undecided, and may or may not happen, with a man or a woman.] A pairing is guaranteed: Lu Yichu (Qiao Chusheng & Lu Yao) Author's note: 1. I can't write detective stories. The plot is mostly the same as the original drama, but more condensed and with some changes. The story will focus on romance later on, with the investigation parts omitted. Please read with caution if thi 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Republic of China Detective: I Was Reborn 民国奇探之我重生了 After Lu Yao and Bai Youning left Shanghai, turmoil engulfed the country. Qiao Chusheng joined the army, and the two were separated for more than ten years. In a battle shortly before the founding of New China, Qiao Chusheng was killed. Unable to accept the truth, Lu Yao returned to Shanghai and died of grief… A brilliant light shone down. Lu Yao opened his eyes. “Have I been reborn?” 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Republican-Era Mystery: As You Wish 民国奇探：如你所愿 Lu Yao left for a distant land, and Qiao Chusheng failed to find a way through the troubled times. Seeing each other again now seems a distant dream. Would things have been different if Lu Yao had an older brother who protected and understood him? The story still centers on Lu Yao and Qiao Chusheng. 403Reads6.6Score10514d adds
- 4 The Republic-Era Sleuth: A Pillow of Red Silk 民国奇探：枕红妆 Qiao Chusheng, we both made it through these troubled times. 441Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 5 Republican-Era Detective: Saving Qiao Chusheng 民国奇探：救赎乔楚生 Also known as "Thorny Roses and the Moon over the Police Station". OOC. Shanghai, 1921. After years studying abroad, Bai Nian'an earns dual doctorates in medicine and law and ends her long academic journey by returning to the homeland she left behind. As soon as she arrives at the French Concession wharf, she unexpectedly reunites with Qiao Chusheng, whom she has not seen in seven years. The boy she once rescued in the slums has become the renowned Fourth Master Qiao of the police station. “Qiao 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Republican-Era Mystery: Awakening 民国奇探：醒来 “I want to travel the world with the person I love.” Qiao Chusheng ▪ Su Xiazhi “Whoever is in love should share their fate with the one they love.” ◆ Completed 2021.01.31 ◆ Signed 2020.05.22 ◆ First published 2020.05.06 241Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 7 Republican-Era Detective: Beyond the Clouds 民国奇探：隔烟云 [A Qiao Chusheng fanfic with a female lead] [Qiao Chusheng, one of Shanghai’s Eight Great Gangland Enforcers and a detective × Bai Mingsu, a stunning forensic doctor and founder of the Qinglong Gang] [Reunion after years apart, chasing his wife after losing her, one-on-one romance] Two years ago, Bai Mingsu suddenly broke off their engagement and left Shanghai. Qiao Chusheng spent the next six months drinking heavily. Even after a rival gang beat him bloody at the Paramount, he refused to admit 440Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 8 Republican-Era Detective: With a Title to My Name, I Can Afford to Be Petty 民国奇探之我有名份我就多嗔 Everyone on the Shanghai Bund knows that Qiao Chusheng has a brilliant detective who is always by his side. Wherever Lu Yao goes, you can be sure Qiao Chusheng is within three steps. Even a selfish egoist can change for love. Lu Yao: “Didn't you say he once helped you? I'll do my best to help you repay him.” Even Fourth Master Qiao of Shanghai has a weakness of his own. Qiao Chusheng: “He's my young love. I'm willing to spend the years ahead by his side.” All sweetness, no angst. Read with confi 1.9kReads8.5Score25414d adds
- 9 Republican-Era Detective: Yaoyao, My Wife 民国奇探之垚垚，吾妻 In the fourteenth year of the Republic, Qiao Chusheng met the person he wanted to protect for the rest of his life. But the fortune-teller said his Santu would live to ninety, blessed with both wealth and good fortune, and surrounded by a house full of descendants. He himself had nothing but a wretched life to his name, so clearly there was no place for him in Santu’s future. He arranged everything for his Santu, but somehow, it all changed... 1.1kReads8.7Score14614d adds
- 10 Republican-Era Detective: Fourth Master Qiao Thrives in Turbulent Times 民国奇探：乔四爷，乱世逢生 Synopsis One: Qiao Chusheng always says he’s doomed to a miserable life, while Lu Yao will live to be ninety-nine. Lu Yao thinks that if this is fate, then he’ll have to change Qiao Chusheng’s. Who says no one can survive in troubled times? The Republic of China is a world in flux, and such times are bound to produce heroes. From police detective to warlord, Shanghai to Chongqing to Yan’an... If the gods answer his prayers, Qiao Chusheng will live to a hundred, blessed with both fortune and pros 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Strange Tales of the Republic: Lu Yao Is Reborn 民国奇探之路垚重生 After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lu Yao returns from London to Shanghai and learns that Qiao Chusheng has died in battle. After seeing the letter and watch Qiao Chusheng left behind, he dies of grief. When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself back on the day they first met. He decides that this time, he will stay with Qiao Chusheng for the rest of their lives. Having realized his feelings in his previous life, he must be a little braver and more direct, and prevent the 741Reads8.9Score10514d adds
- 12 Republican-Era Detective: Lu Yao Is My Sister-in-Law 民国奇探之路垚是我嫂子 Just graduated and preparing for the civil service exams in the 21st century, Liang Chen transmigrated to Shanghai in 1925 after watching a drama, where she became embroiled in a story with a trio. As a CP fan, surely it can't hurt to bring the couple I ship together, right? P.S. The story mostly follows the original plot, with one additional character. Case order: The Mirror Murder The Missing Tram The Hangman Murders The Vampire Murders Fire Kiss The Porcelain Carver's Fury The Blood-Red Bell 462Reads8.5Score10214d adds
- 13 The CPs We Can Never Move On From 那些走不出的cp们 To read the one you want, just select that volume. These are all pairings the author personally ships. Volume 1: Li Ran x Shen Yao from The Hope Volume 2: Qiao Chusheng x Lu Yao from My Roommate Is a Detective (This one isn’t very complete, so feel free to skip it. Volumes 1 and 3 are written with more care and are more complete, so you can read those.) Volume 3: Zheng Bei x Gu Yiran from The Snow Maze 546Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 14 Film and TV Crossover: Fighting Poison with Poison to Charm the Handsome Men 综影视：以毒攻毒撩男神 There are as many kinds of male idols as there are female idols. A heroine with a thousand faces, custom-tailored for every story, fighting poison with poison as she charms each male idol. Each story arc stands completely on its own, and the heroine is different every time. 34.8kReads8.8Score61614d adds
