Novels like A Father and Son by Chance, Bound by Duty to Their Country
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- 51 Starry Night 2 星辰夜晚2 Starlit Nights, Book Two Two male leads vs. a coming-of-age romance vs. sweet indulgence vs. mostly angst-free with a little angst vs. CEO vs. modern setting They shared no blood ties. They only had the same surname. He saved him, and the boy became his little shadow. In everyone else's eyes, he was cold, ruthless, cruel, and merciless. But in his eyes, he was gentle, considerate, understanding, and capable of anything. “Now that you've grown up, our relationship...” “Are you not afraid of what 1.6kReads—Score15514d adds
- 52 My Lord, Am I Being Good? 侯爷，我乖吗？ 11Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 53 My Little Brother Is the Villainous Demon Lord? He Keeps Disciplining Me 知道弟弟是反派魔头？总被管教 Yi Yunzhi transmigrates into another world, knowing nothing about it. He only knows one thing: Yi Yanzhi’s life is unbearably tragic. He schemes and struggles all his life just to have a family member, only to mistake his enemy for his father and personally kill the brothers who truly loved him. Yi Hengzhi gave them everything he had. He planned an escape route for everyone in the Yi family, except Shen Yanci! “Yi Hengzhi, I hate you!” “Hate me? Good. Hate me, then you won’t grieve when I die.” 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 54 Shocking! The Imperial Tutor's Family Has a Little Treasure 震惊！帝师家有了小祖宗 [Historical fantasy + two female leads + teacher-student romance + ruler and subject + devoted to each other + growing together + mutual pursuit + a touch of ensemble cast + no groveling-to-win-her-back arc!!] (Read the blurb before you begin!) A cool, abstinent, scheming Imperial Tutor VS an obsessive, double-standard-holding, devoted eldest princess People say that when Master Zhuge was only ten, her extraordinary talent had already made her famous throughout the land, drawing countless empero 11Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 55 Hit You? That Would Dirty My Rattan Cane 打你？脏了我的藤条 Hit you? That would only dirty my cane. 237Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 He’s Cold-Blooded to Everyone, but Kneels Only to Me 他对外冷血，只跪我一人 Everyone knows He Shi is cold-blooded and ruthless, with the whole city under his thumb and a pride that never bends for anyone. But in front of Wen Que, he’s an obedient little dog, accepting every punishment, a lowly servant willing to be locked up for the rest of his life. No brotherly ties, no equal footing. From the moment the agreement was signed and sealed… Wen Que holds his life and death in her hands, controls his body and mind, punishes his mistakes, and rules over every moment of 2kReads—Score15214d adds
- 57 I Read My Father's Mind to Win His Favor, and This Bad Seed Soars to the Top 读父心争父宠，坏种我青云直上 [Pampered by everyone, feel-good power fantasy, mind reading] Qin Sangning died when a huge truck crushed her head. She died in the winter when she was fourteen. In her previous life, no one loved her. Her adoptive mother abused her, her adoptive father bullied her, and everyone treated her like an insect. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the naturally wicked princess in a book, a girl who caused trouble everywhere and loved to bite people, making enemies wherever she went. After r 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Caught by My Brothers for Dating Young, I Had to Admit I Was Wrong 早恋被哥哥们抓包，只好认错啦 [Childhood Friends] [Older Man] [Long-Standing Scheme] [Lingering Tension] [1v1] The great wind rises, and Yun soars high. Gu Yun sneaks out on a date, and Pei Yang shows up uninvited. She scolds him, telling him not to tell her eldest brother. She thinks he's kindly helping her keep it from her eldest and second eldest brothers. Only later does she find out... He's been keeping his love for her secret from everyone. 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Toward the Light 赴光而来 [Taekwondo, school life, no romance, discipline] It’s a Taekwondo story. There’s no romance, but there will be lots of interaction. One day, I’ll stand on the world’s podium, holding a trophy and wearing a gold medal, and tell everyone that everything I have today came from someone named Liu Yi. I’ve always had a mentor. He taught me with a father’s strictness, and he was both a teacher and a father to me. Without him, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have today. My master’s kindness to me is as 1.6kReads8.2Score15414d adds
- 60 The Crown of Command: The Regent Says He Will Never Forgive Me 诫御冕：摄政王说他永不原谅 Two male leads + both reborn + political intrigue + discipline + older top One is a powerful, ruthless, and cold Regent. The other is an impulsive, childish young emperor filled with guilt. Emperor Yan Yunqiu of Great Chu is reborn in the fifth year of Yonghe. In his previous life, his suspicions of his uncle, Regent Yan Wuxiao, led to the fall of his country and the destruction of his family. In this life, he intends to atone and change the course of his fate. 770Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 61 The Rules of the Ming Family 伪装者之明家家规 [Discipline Fiction] [Family Rules and Discipline] This is the story of the eldest sister of the Mysterious Shadow, who raised three brothers to adulthood. Volume One covers the first half of her life, and Volume Two the second half. The Ming family has strict rules: the brothers are cherished, but they are disciplined too. Character Introductions: Ming Jing (Eldest Sister): Chairwoman of the Shanghai Ming Corporation, she secretly funds the Chinese Communist Party under the guise of being a cap 2.9kReads6.6Score17414d adds
- 62 The Chu General's Mansion 楚将军府 [Main story complete · discipline · father and son · master and disciple · no romance · family affection · bond between master and disciple] Chu Zhao solemnly held up three fingers and swore to the heavens. “Father, I promise I'll trust you from now on and won't make you angry again. If I break this oath…” Before he could finish, Chu Yuheng lowered his son's hand. “Stop swearing. I'm afraid you'll be struck by lightning.” * Three years later, on the battlefield. In this war, disobeying orders me 623Reads8.1Score10614d adds
- 63 Brother, How Did You Get Beaten Up Again? 哥哥你怎么又挨揍了 Having a biased old man for a dad and a scheming little brother is such a pain. When will Dad finally see what that brat is really like? Why am I always the one he beats? 1.1kReads6.8Score1714d adds
- 64 The Tyrannical CEO Brother and His Mischievous Sister 霸道总裁哥哥与调皮妹妹 The story of Fu Jingwan and her two older brothers. In the early part, they’re students; later, the focus shifts to work, family, and close friends. Both brothers get love interests and children! 351Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Answer Is Waiting Tomorrow 答案就在明天 [Gentle discipline + teacher-student, sisters] The tangled relationships of Yan Xiaoqi and Xu Xiaoci with their teachers and older sisters, and the process of taming two sharp-tongued, strong-willed girls. Only they know the bitterness, sweetness, pain, and joy along the way! When it comes to discipline and being disciplined, neither side has a sure answer. Giving and receiving is a false premise to begin with. All we can do is look forward to each tomorrow, and to the day when we finally have a 3.4kReads7.6Score25214d adds
- 66 Reborn with the Memories of a Corporate Drone, I Still Can’t Get Through to My Dad 揣着社畜记忆胎穿奈何爹专治不服 A corporate drone is born into the family of a wealthy merchant in the capital, the only heir to its fortune. He plans to lie flat and coast on the family’s billions, but his father is a strict disciplinarian who won’t tolerate defiance. With a ruler in hand, Dad makes him study hard every day. Yunbao argues back with all kinds of twisted logic, then gets beaten and drops to his knees to beg for mercy. Thus begins a hilarious daily routine of parental discipline! 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Si Jiuqi's Second Book 司玖柒的第2本书 A new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 153Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 68 Young Master Jiang Favors Her? Was the Hall Master Punished to Tears Today? 江少偏宠？殿主今日被罚哭了吗？ [Two Male Leads] + [Angst and Physical Abuse (Read with Caution)] + [Brother Complex] I don't know who the main character is. I only know that everyone is the most important person in someone else's life. In an era like this, as first-generation experimental subjects with death always close at hand, everyone wants to find a way to leave a lifeline for the people closest to them. 20Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 69 Half-Price Deals at the Marquis’s Wedding 侯府大婚，全场半价 [Marriage Before Love] [A Strict Yet Dotingly Protective Male Lead vs. A Slow-to-Warm-Up Female Lead] The heroine, disillusioned with life in the modern world, transmigrates into the body of Zhong Xue Ning, a noblewoman in ancient times. Thanks to a joke made by the late emperor, she is betrothed to Shen Che, the Marquis of Yong'an, who is ten years her senior. Everyone in the capital says Zhong Xue Ning spends her days fooling around and is good for nothing, unworthy of Shen Che, commander of 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Love and the Ruler Go Hand in Hand 爱与戒尺同行 [Light Discipline + Teacher-Student Affection] Xu Yao and Zhang Shuyi thought becoming Yang Yanxi’s class representatives would give them more chances to slack off, but they never expected it was all an illusion behind Yang Yanxi’s gentle exterior. No matter what “bad things” they did, the two of them could never escape Yang Yanxi’s all-seeing eyes. The former “wayward student” is now a teacher, and the little “wayward students” still have a lot to learn. 5.5kReads8.8Score31514d adds
- 71 When a War God Dad Meets His Lazy Son 当战神老爹遇上咸鱼儿子 Reader's Guide A one-on-one, family-focused story centered on easygoing, healing father-and-son daily life. The pacing is slow, so readers who prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories may want to steer clear. If you enjoy stories like this: A battle-hardened general returns from fifteen years guarding the frontier to find his son sprawled in the courtyard, teasing crickets. He raises his ruler, and his son flops onto the ground. “Go ahead and hit me. If you hurt me, I'll go cry to Grandma 659Reads—Score10614d adds
- 72 Republic of China Espionage: The Wealthy Family's Mom Wields a Mean Ruler 民国谍影：豪门妈咪的戒尺不好惹 “Pull down your pants and bend over.” By the time Ming Jing gives the order in a cold voice, Ming Nian’s tears are already hitting the gray-brick floor. Ten strikes of the ruler, each leaving a purple-red welt. Trembling all over from the pain, she clutches her mother’s clothes and begs for mercy through her tears: “Mommy... I was wrong... I’ll never sneak into an intelligence post again...” (The rating just came out. It’ll go up later.) 2.8kReads8.4Score17014d adds
- 73 What Happens Next After the Iceberg Hero Spoils His Playful Little Princess 冰山男主宠爱皮皮小公主后续 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 The Abandoned Dog Effect: The Obsessive CEO Knows He Was Wrong 弃犬效应：偏执总裁知错了 ⭕️+Dual Male Leads+Xuanhuan Feng Jue was trapped in a greenhouse for five years, and freedom was all he yearned for. On the day he escaped, he rescued Jiang Tingxu from a near-fatal accident. By a twist of fate, he ended up under the roof of this cold and obsessive head of the Jiang family. Then, by chance, he discovered the secret beneath Jiang Tingxu’s aloof facade... “Be my teacher. I’ll pay you a regular salary as compensation. If you have any requests, just say so.” “Why does it feel like y 9.1kReads7.3Score1.3k14d adds
- 75 A Knockout! My Rugged Omega Husband 痛击！糙汉子Omega老婆 [Male-Male Leads, EABO, Mild Angst, Discipline, Interstellar, Prison, Size Difference, Wild Imagination] One is Xiuzhu, a 1.9-meter-tall teaching assistant. The other is Yan Qing, a taciturn student council president. One is a fair-skinned student council president; the other is a rugged Omega. One puts up a tough front; the other is defiant to the core. Xiuzhu is so insecure that he believes he isn’t good enough for Yan Qing. Yan Qing, meanwhile, is sensitive and thinks Xiuzhu doesn’t love him. 749Reads—Score10114d adds
- 76 My Brother Said He Regretted Everything 我哥说他悔不当初 [Pretend Relationship / Sweet Romance with Some Angst / Older Man / Both Inexperienced / Size Difference / Reconciliation / Faked Death / Reunion / Happy Ending] [Cool to outsiders, gentle in private * Humble and courteous to outsiders, haughty in private] Li Lin and Li Yuchen were brothers who lived next door. Eleven years apart in age, Li Yuchen grew up following right behind Li Lin. The childhood friends had practically grown up together. Li Lin had always treated Li Yuchen like a little brot 608Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Maid Won't Behave, Young Master, Punish Her Gently 侍女不乖，公子轻点罚 1v1, happy ending, both are each other’s first, both inexperienced, scheming and rakish young master vs gentle, obedient orphan girl boarding in his home Nan Qingchi is the notorious playboy of Fengfang City. As his maid, Mei Dizhao always reminds herself to know her place and stay away from trouble. Nan Qingchi, meanwhile, thinks his maid is as dull as a block of wood. But his friend insists Nan Qingchi must have designs on the little maid. Hmph, as if! Until one day, Dizhao says, “This servant 421Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Daddy-Style CEO Dotes on His Darling Wife 爹系总裁强宠小娇妻 When Lu Yucheng gets involved in a fight his younger brother is in, he meets his brother’s Chinese teacher, Tang Jinyan, and falls in love at first sight. He launches an all-out pursuit, and a series of events unfolds as he tries to win Tang Jinyan’s heart. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Hush, Behave, or You’ll Be Punished 嘘，宝贝不乖要罚 Xiao Jingjing was given away by her father in place of her younger sister to the Zhan family, the wealthiest family in Yuncheng. Her task was to bear a child for Zhan Beixiao, the eldest grandson of the Zhan family, before he died. By Zhan Beixiao's side in the Zhan household, she was always looking for a chance to escape, but every time she was caught and brought back. At last, he lost his temper and punished her fiercely, murmuring against her ear, “You need to be punished for being so disobed 90Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 80 My Adorable Little Sister and Her Gentle Big Brother 可爱妹妹与温柔哥哥 (This work is under contract. Plagiarism is prohibited.) A brother who’s sometimes gentle and sometimes strict x an adorable little sister x a warmhearted older brother who has returned from overseas Sibling love~ The everyday life of a brother and sister 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Training Disciples at the Martial Arts School 武馆训徒 [Two female leads + discipline + martial arts] An orphan, Su Yi, is taken in as the sole disciple of martial arts school owner Lin Xinxin. The story follows her growth as she trains under strict discipline. The soreness of holding a horse stance at dawn, lessons with the rattan cane and ruler, and endless practice at the wooden dummy are all part of Su Yi’s daily life. Behind Lin Xinxin’s coldness lies tenderness, and her old injuries conceal a painful past. Her strictness toward Su Yi gradually 376Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 The Powerful Daddy's Darling 爹系大佬的掌心宠 [Former thoracic surgeon turned business tycoon, a mature and protective top | Lu Zhiheng × outwardly gentle but inwardly fierce, a spoiled young heir who never learns his lesson | Ji Xingmian] Outsiders always dismiss their union as the product of family interests, insisting that a relationship like theirs could never be built on genuine affection. It wasn’t until the family home was being cleared out and an old, yellowed photograph surfaced that everyone realized their connection had been writ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Stop Hitting Him, Boss! He's the Next CEO! 快别打了老板，他可是下任总裁啊 [Modern Alternate Universe + Discipline and Punishment + Uncle and Nephew + No Romance + Happy Ending] In Yunzhou, Ouyang Tianlang, the adopted son of the wealthy Ou family, is unexpectedly found by Jin Wei, the stepbrother of his late biological father, Qin Zhao. From that day on, he is forced onto the path of becoming the heir to a business empire. Ouyang Tianlang remembers little about his biological father. What little he does remember can be summed up in one word: “hate.” Jin Wei, meanwhile 764Reads—Score5914d adds
- 84 Daddy’s Romance 宝爹情缘 “Hello, who is this?” “I’ve got your son. You…” Zhou Mo hung up immediately. “Dad, answer the phone! Someone’s calling…” The phone rang for the fifth time. “Hello, sir…” “Shut the hell up for a second! Listen to me! I really do have your son. We’re in the pavilion at the park in the middle of the block. Hurry over, before he drinks all the yogurt we brought for our precious boy!” When Zhou Mo finally arrived at the police station, he saw a huge, burly man and an equally huge, burly dog gazing at 329Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 85 When Master Lifts a Hand, the Cat's Skin Trembles 师父一伸手，猫皮抖三抖 [Nurturing + Teaching] [A radiant, brilliant master × a little troublemaker brimming with demonic energy] Song Xiangjun wants to tell the little cub hiding in the rabbit hole, “Your master has come to take you home.” But she doesn’t dare, because the last time she said those words, she slit the child’s throat with her own hands. … Given another chance to forge their bond, Song Xiangjun raises the little cub all over again in this life, healing every hurt and grievance. And while enjoying their 831Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 86 After I Transmigrated, My Master Has Beaten Me Down Again and Again 穿越后，又又又被师父暴击了 [Ensemble cast of master and disciples + laid-back daily life + court politics + secret identities + no romance + healing] A slow-paced story! Light on political scheming, heavy on everyday life! - Lin Zhibai inexplicably transmigrates to a declining dynasty, finds a master, and gains two senior brothers. From then on, he goes further and further down the road of being “the apple of Master’s eye,” and enjoys every minute of it. As modern inventions like farm tools and glass make their debut, tro 2.6kReads8.7Score18414d adds
- 87 A Twelve-Hour Body-Swapping Experience 十二小时互穿体验 [Historical Fantasy + Discipline + Two Male Leads + Family Bonds] As a royal scandal, Lin Yunmo diligently played the part of an invisible person. He did everything he could to avoid his father and stay out of his elder brothers' way, acted stupid at the Imperial College, and dozed off with his head down during court sessions. But as the saying goes, “If you spend enough time by the river, sooner or later you'll get your shoes wet.” Lin Yunmo was dozing and slacking off as usual during court one 1.2kReads8.4Score10414d adds
- 88 Only I Get to Keep My Little Sister in Line 我的妹妹，只能我来管 Heads up! This story has a fairly slow pace and carefully developed emotions. If that's not your thing, feel free to skim ahead! It's pretty angsty, and features disciplinary scenes, so if that's not for you, please run away!!!! Please don't attack anyone personally... Everyone has their own tastes. I'm sure some people will like it and some won't, so let's all be civil!!! Purely familial love!!!!!!! [Alternate-history Republic of China | Mystery | Discipline | Siblings | Heartbreak | Coming of 916Reads6.1Score10414d adds
- 89 You Told Me to Discipline You, Not Turn You into My Wife 让你管教我，没让你把我管成老婆 Never get into a fight off campus, or you'll end up with an obsessive husband who helps you with your advanced calculus homework. The good news: Your new roommate is the top student at school. He's not only handsome, but can cook, too. The bad news: Your new roommate isn't just the guardian your parents appointed with their signatures. He's also an obsessive possessive type. Jiang Ling: Even if I starve to death or jump from here, I will never listen to a word he says! 1.1kReads—Score13114d adds
- 90 Big Brother, Please Don’t Treat Me Like This 哥，求你别这般待我 Two male leads, age-gap romance, unrelated by blood, happy ending. Lu Yunzheng has lived by the rules since birth. He shouldered the burden of his family at a young age, and returned as its head, as cold and imposing as a mountain. Lu Xingmian is his younger brother in name only, cherished by the whole family. Spoiled by their affection, he pushes the boundaries time and again, only to be met with a sternness reserved for him alone and silent protection. 759Reads—Score10114d adds
- 91 Help! Whose Little Brother Is Trying to Hit His Big Sister's Hands? 救命呀！谁家的弟弟要打姐姐手手 Help! Whose little brother is trying to smack his big sister’s hands? 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Dai Yuxiao’s First Love Paradise 戴雨潇的初恋乐园 (This is a deeply painful story, containing school bullying, subculture, abuse, betrayal, secretly filming people, PUA, humiliation, abandonment, and many other such events.) (There may be some happiness, but the heroine pays an enormous price for it.) “Gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, and yielding.” Dai Yuxiao never imagined that the “five-word mantra” from "Fang Siqi's First Love Paradise" would come true for her like this. If she had never looked through An Xiuze's phone, could she have kept 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 From Caterpillar to Butterfly: The Three Sisters' Journeys 破茧成蝶：三姐妹的轨迹 [All-female leads + no couples + disciplinary themes] A story of three women growing up, with no romantic pairings (some male characters make brief appearances). The Cocoon Breaks into Butterflies: The Three Sisters’ Journey tells a story of redemption and growth. After their parents die, three-year-old Lin Mengren is kidnapped. Her eldest sister, Lin Mengyi, and second sister, Lin Mengjia search for five years before finally rescuing her from a group of thugs on a rainy night. Covered in scars, 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 I Consider It Fun 谨以为乐 When Cheng Yule first met Xie Jinxing, she had no idea he would change the course of her life. She was the kind of person who habitually hid inside her shell. She didn't talk about failing an interview, being under pressure, or feeling wronged. She thought bearing everything alone was mature, and that not bothering others was a sign of growing up. That was, until she met him. When she broke down, he would lay down three house rules for her over a video call. When her eyes were swollen from cryin 3.1kReads—Score20814d adds
- 95 Your Highness, Stop Trying to Get Yourself Killed 殿下别作死了 [No CP ~ Short-Tempered Brat and His Hapless Master] Zhou Xu had gone out for a night of drinking and womanizing, but when he returned, the Eastern Palace was gone. After being caned outside Zhaohua Gate, he was kicked out of the capital and conned his way into getting a teacher as his master. “Fine, fine! Being the boss of a band of mountain bandits is great too!” “I see your skin's itching for a beating.” 215Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 96 What? The Handsome Tutor of the Top Scholar Is the Crown Prince 惊，状元兄长的俊美先生是太子 “Thank you, sir.” The refined young gentleman’s eyes were full of gratitude. Later, he topped the imperial exams. The Crown Prince said, “You’re welcome. I’ll raise you well, and I’ll take good care of your sister too.” And they lived in peace and happiness for the rest of their lives. 3.5kReads8.0Score42114d adds
- 97 His Approach Had Been Planned All Along 他的靠近蓄谋已久 Substitute trope. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing~ A highly restrained, rules-above-all partner lawyer, the pursuer ✖️ a seemingly obedient but secretly obsessive intern lawyer with a hidden secret, the pursued Early on: Lawyer Qin takes in a seemingly docile little puppy, unaware that the puppy’s approach has been carefully planned from the start. Midway: The puppy drops the act, and his owner discovers that he’s the one who’s been played. Later: Every secret comes to light, and 434Reads8.4Score10414d adds
- 98 The Year of Knowing and Doing 知行之年 (Discipline + Male Lead Suffering + Family Law) A century-spanning family saga set within a great ancestral home, tracing an heir’s struggle between tradition and change. Born into the century-old Xie family, the eldest legitimate son, Xie Zhixing, had his fate decided from the moment he entered the world. The clan’s harsh family laws, the weight of ancestral rules, and his father’s cold gaze defined his entire childhood. Every bit of forbidden play and every spark of independent thought earned 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Emperor’s Tutor: Your Majesty Cries and Admits His Mistake 帝师在下，皇上他哭着说知错了 [Two Male Leads + Master and Disciple + No Heartbreak + 1v1] The disciple is the seme! The disciple is the seme! The disciple is the seme! Sweet, timid, tearful disciple × Scheming, ruthless yet softhearted master (the disciple later becomes an emperor, and the master later becomes his Imperial Tutor) “Master, ” “Call me Shen Que.” While Qi Xu stood frozen, unable to react, Shen Que awkwardly leaned against his neck, lowering his lashes as he spoke softly: “All my life, I, Shen Que, have followe 632Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 100 Mu Shien 沐师恩 [Teacher and student, senior and junior fellow disciples, growing together, discipline and admonishment] [Strict, old-fashioned teacher Gu Yan x gentle, well-behaved student Lin Xianjun] In his first year of graduate school, Lin Xianjun was assigned to the Classical Philology program at Qingfu University. His supervisor, Gu Yan, was a leading scholar of philology in China, with standards so exacting that he could seem almost heartless. At their first small-group lesson, Gu Yan took a bamboo rul 7.6kReads8.9Score45614d adds
