Novels like The Unlucky Stone Gambler
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- 101 Gambling on Jade: A Dream of Riches 赌石：暴富美梦 The title says it’s about stone gambling, but the real gamble is the pipe dream of striking it rich with a single cut. The story is about one person squatting for forty years, teaching someone else how to squat. Seven times he falls, seven times he gets back up. Only when you reach the last page do you understand: striking it rich is what it looks like to other people; the dream is what you carve out for yourself while you squat. The title is for outsiders. The people inside don’t read the title 844Reads—Score10014d adds
- 102 The Stone-Gambling Legend 赌石传奇 One cut leaves you broke, one cut makes you rich, one cut leaves you in rags. I'll wager the rest of my life on you turning back to the right path... 81Reads8.9Score10214d adds
- 103 The Stone Gambler: King of Antiques 赌石小子古董王 A family heirloom gives Lu Ming the supernatural ability to appraise treasures. With his Golden Eyes, he can identify any object. Watch as he begins with stone gambling and rises from an unknown poor kid to the King of Antiques! 956Reads8.7Score17714d adds
- 104 X-Ray Vision, Stone Gambling, Hidden Treasures, and Beautiful Women: I've Got It All 透视，赌石，捡漏，美女通通都有 [Bargain hunting] [Stone gambling] [Antique appraisal] [No System] [Multiple heroines] After a string of failures, Zhou Yang, born with the ultimate bad-luck constitution, unexpectedly awakened a System that lets him bounce back from rock bottom. The more unlucky other people get, the more broke they become; the more unlucky he gets, the richer he becomes! He earns his first fortune gambling on stones, then branches out into antiques, auctions, jewelry, and a host of other industries, meeting al 1.1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 105 Reborn in the 1970s: Making a Fortune with My Space 重生七零：带着空间发家致富 Hai Xin had thought she would spend her whole life getting nowhere. Then she returned reborn to the 1970s with a pocket space, and found she was an expert at everything from gambling on jade to appraising antiques. At the rough-stone market, she picked through the stones. Cinnabar-red jade? “Hand it over!” Emerald-green jadeite? “Hand it over!” “Darling!” a deep, magnetic voice called out. “What darling? Hand it over!” A man put his arm around her waist and smiled. “I was calling you, darling!” 31Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 106 The Intoxicating Treasure Appraiser 醉宝鉴 Fresh out of college, Liu Yichen gains supernatural abilities after being struck by lightning in an accident, and from then on begins an unbelievable legendary life. An heirloom jade pendant, a mutation in his brainwaves, and a quest to find an obelisk. Qin terracotta warriors and Han pottery, Jin calligraphy and Tang paintings, all in one person's hands. Jadeite, Hetian jade, Tianhuang stone, and chicken-blood stone make him a name in the jade world. 930Reads7.6Score10014d adds
- 107 The Secret History of Baoquan: A Legendary Coin Appraisal Tale 宝泉秘史：钱币鉴宝传奇 My new work is here! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The King of Jade Gambling and Appraisal 赌石鉴宝王 In a story about the development of supernatural powers, what is the thing most lacking in this day and age? Money. Gambling on jade is the best shortcut to wealth. And what else are young people lacking? Love. The deep, devoted love of one person offers a refreshing perspective to those searching for romance. 720Reads8.8Score10414d adds
- 109 I Unlocked a Superpower in My Left Eye, but I Use It to Livestream 开启左眼神通，我却用它来直播 Synopsis: (Stone Gambling+Antique Appraisal+Supernatural Powers+Face-Slapping+Billionaire) (The early chapters include a brief bit about livestreaming, just to set things up. It only takes up a small part of the story, so I hope you readers won't mind!) His girlfriend demanded a 300,000-yuan bride price, so Lin Xiao gambled everything on stone gambling. He lost it all and was dumped, but unexpectedly awakened the ability to see through things with his left eye. With a power this incredible, he m 961Reads8.7Score12314d adds
- 110 Stone Gambling: Striking It Rich on My First Try 赌石：第一次就见红 [Stone Gambling + Treasure Appraisal + Rich and Powerful + Satisfying Read] Ordinary Lin Feng can’t stand seeing his mother and younger sister humiliated, so he fights a local bully and unexpectedly gains a golden finger. From then on, the campus belle pursues him, and a female CEO takes a shine to him. But all he wants is to quietly make a fortune, strike it rich through stone gambling and bargain hunting, and become a low-key yet luxurious tycoon. 2.6kReads8.8Score33214d adds
- 111 The Jadeite Boy 翡翠小子 Synopsis: Stone gambling is an industry with a history of more than a century. People often say that nine out of ten gamblers go broke, but remember: stone gambling isn't just about gambling. You must question the stone with an open mind and study it carefully. If you approach it with a gambler's mindset, every bet will come to nothing. A young man from an ordinary background enters the world of stone gambling to save his seriously ill mother. He amasses a fortune and rises to the pinnacle of l 528Reads7.1Score10314d adds
- 112 Stone Gambling: The Legend of the Horse Caravan 赌石：马帮传奇 When Old Guotou suddenly died, eighteen-year-old Lu Zhao inherited three things: a string of old copper bells, a family heirloom book on assessing rough stones, and a staggering debt of 1.876 million yuan. The caravan fell apart, the workers scattered, and creditors came knocking one after another. There was even a fake piece of jade in the warehouse that someone had tampered with. Everyone was certain the orphan wouldn't last three months. His father's final words, “We were sold out in the Sava 263Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Ups and Downs of the Stone-Gambling Road 赌石浮沉路 No golden finger, supernatural abilities + underdog comeback + hands-on experience with stone gambling This is the story of Guan Fei’s growth as a stone gambler. The protagonist goes through plenty of hardship, because life is full of ups and downs. There’s fighting and killing, as well as the complexities of human relationships. This novel has no golden finger, and its urban elements are largely based on real-world experience. It doesn’t follow the usual wish-fulfillment formula. Although it is 2.1kReads8.9Score22714d adds
- 114 A Strange Tale of Stolen Jade 窃玉奇缘 One cut can leave you broke, the next can make you rich, and another can leave you wrapped in coarse cloth! Once you enter the jade mines, you’re in over your head! Every man has to learn to grow up and face every thorn and setback. No one can save you but yourself! 121Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 115 The Golden Eye 黄金眼 With a pair of X-ray eyes, he conquers the world of antiques. From ancient paintings and calligraphy to jade and gemstones, it’s all within his grasp... 262Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 116 The Middle-Aged Jadeite King 中年翡翠王 Who says middle-aged men are worth less than dogs? He's fifty years old and works hard every day to support his family, yet they look down on him and treat him like an ATM and a punching bag. After his divorce, he has nothing, but unexpectedly awakens his ancestral bloodline. His golden eyes can identify the souls of jadeite, and watch how he turns his life around through stone gambling, ultimately becoming a legendary middle-aged Jadeite King! 6.9kReads8.8Score64214d adds
- 117 The Antiques Appraisal Master 鉴宝大玩家 After fusing with his family's heirloom jade pendant, Lin Xiaozhi gains the ability to appraise antiques and strengthen his body. From that moment on, his life changes beyond recognition... 493Reads7.9Score10314d adds
- 118 The Jade King 翡翠王 Lin Yue, a low-level worker at a processing plant, made one careless mistake that changed his luck for the better and gave him the power of X-ray vision. He also discovered that the woman who had been living with him for three months was actually a stunning beauty. One stroke of good luck after another put him in his element. He made a name for himself in the world of stone gambling, had beautiful women pursue him, and reveled in their company. 26Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 119 Stone Gambling: From Poor Kid to King of Stone Gambling 赌石：从穷小子到赌石之王 His landlord publicly demands the rent, his boss withholds his wages, and Lu Chen hits rock bottom. His grandfather’s stone-appraisal notes, sealed away for years, resurface. At the Ruili night market, everyone sneers at the black Wusha jadeite in the scrap bin. Lu Chen spends every last cent he has, seventy yuan, to buy it. One cut sends its value soaring a hundredfold. He makes a name for himself in the night market, but someone is already watching him from the shadows. The lost art of stone a 2kReads6.4Score15414d adds
- 120 Stealing Jade, Savoring Its Fragrance 窃玉生香 One cut can leave you broke, the next can make you rich, and the last can leave you wearing sackcloth. That saying couldn't be more accurate. Boss Chen made three million with a single cut, while one cut by my father and me left us bankrupt. My dad even lost his life. To clear my father's name, I set out on the road of stone gambling. I crack open raw stones and rely on my “Heavenly Eye”... The stone-gambling business is full of temptation and risk. Raw jadeite stones sell for a fortune, often c 1kReads8.7Score12314d adds
- 121 Treasure Hunting Is Just the Start: With Both Hands, I Swallow the Heavens and Earth 捡宝不止透视：我双手吞天撤地 Supernatural abilities, finding hidden treasures, a comeback, face-slapping, play the pig to eat the tiger, romance, and tangled relationships. In the fast-paced corporate world of a bustling city, Mu Yang is an ordinary young man with big dreams, but his boss maliciously undermines him and his coworkers exclude him. After he unexpectedly gains the magical ability to spot valuable treasures, he enters the worlds of antiques and stone gambling, hoping to make a comeback. But the rotten old guard 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Reborn: I Live Large Betting on Stones With X-Ray Vision 重生：我用透视赌石肆意人生 Rebirth + clairvoyance + stone gambling + everyday life + travel If you could start your life over, how would you live it? In his previous life, Jiang Yu had just graduated from college when his girlfriend abruptly dumped him because he couldn't afford the bride price. He drifted through life in a daze before finally jumping into the Huangpu River. In this life, Jiang Yu was reborn on the very night he was abandoned. Using his knowledge of the future, he made a fortune, and during a trip to Yunn 4.3kReads8.2Score40714d adds
- 123 Using My Golden Finger to Achieve Jade Freedom 靠着金手指实现翡翠自由 [Stone Gambling + Jadeite + Golden Finger + X-Ray Vision + Feel-Good Fiction] After graduating, Lou Jiantang planned to stay home and livestream while living off her parents. She never expected to gain a golden finger that let her see through rough jadeite. What was she waiting for? Her dream as a jadeite collector was finally within reach. Ice-grade, high-ice-grade, glass-grade, dragon-stone grade; imperial green, royal purple, sky blue, lemon yellow, and countless others. There was no stone sh 525Reads7.0Score10214d adds
- 124 The Golden-Eyed Appraiser 金瞳鉴宝师 With his father gravely ill and his girlfriend tricking him into marriage, Shen Rui was at the end of his rope when he unexpectedly obtained an appraisal System. From then on, his road to turning his life around began. 462Reads8.2Score11014d adds
- 125 Jadeite Gambling, Hidden Treasures, Sudden Wealth, and Beautiful Women: I've Got It All 赌石，捡漏，暴富，美女，全都有 [Underdog’s Rise + Stone Gambling + Antiques Appraisal + Treasure Hunting + Feel-Good] Long Xiaotian was swindled out of millions overseas by someone he trusted. He returned home to clear his head and raise money, only to discover a new way to make a fortune: gambling on jade stones! It has always been one cut to heaven, one cut to hell. Stones don’t lie; people do. And every stone holds a story worth telling… 619Reads—Score10214d adds
- 126 Stone Gambling: Golden Eyes Bring Fortune 赌石之金瞳来财 [Special Powers + Stone Gambling + Face-Slapping] A poor young man gains golden eyes and gets rich gambling on stones. Someone refuses to accept it? He gets face-slapped on the spot! An enemy crosses his path? He gets revenge right there! He makes ten billion in a year and becomes a legendary Jadeite King! 2kReads7.6Score17514d adds
- 127 Treasure Appraisal: My First Stone Gamble Earned Me a Trillion 鉴宝：第一次赌石，狂赚千亿 [Treasure Appraisal + Stone Gambling + Miracle Doctor + Bargain Hunting + Antiques + Beauties + Feel-Good Story] Chen Yuan has only recently graduated from university, but he is lucky enough to awaken a pair of magical eyes that can see through things and appraise treasures. It all begins when a beautiful CEO takes a fancy to him and offers to keep him. He beats up the beautiful CEO's younger brother, and it all takes off when he cracks open a jadeite rough worth tens of millions. Stone gambling 577Reads7.5Score10214d adds
- 128 The Day After My Girlfriend Cheated, I Found a Flawless Imperial Green Jade 女友劈腿次日，我捡漏帝王绿 Lu Xiaofeng, a graduate of the archaeology department, was abandoned by his fiancée. Then, by chance, his right hand turned into a Jade Hand. It could appraise treasures and spot bargains, restore cultural relics, and wield incredible strength. 1.5kReads8.8Score17114d adds
- 129 The Golden Eyes of a Bargain Hunter 捡漏金瞳 Ye Qingfeng is an unemployed young man. At his girlfriend’s birthday party, he is dumped without mercy because he has no money, becoming a laughingstock to everyone. In his humiliation, he unexpectedly gains the most powerful Golden Eyes and embarks on a thrilling life filled with beautiful women, luxury cars, fine food, and antiques. With one glance, he sees through the mysteries of the world; with a single word, he leaves people stunned. From then on, he makes a name for himself and takes up t 190Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 130 A Thousand Years in a Glance: I Read History Through Antiques 一眼万年鉴宝我看历史 [Updates are steady, so feel free to follow along] He opened his eyes to find that everything had changed and he was on an unfamiliar planet! Wu Fan was a legend in the world of antiques, a master of restoring and appraising artifacts, as well as forging fakes! But while helping the Palace Museum restore a collection, he was killed when fragments from a blood-red jade pendant from the Qianlong era, which had suddenly shattered, pierced his eye. The antiques world mourned the fall of a legend, wh 11Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 131 Reborn with X-Ray Vision: What Else Would I Do Besides Gamble on Jade? 带着透视重生，不赌石干啥呢？ [An ordinary man’s comeback + X-ray vision + Stone gambling + Treasure appraisal + Power fantasy + Reborn] Reborn twice, with X-ray vision by his side. In his previous life, he made his fortune in the stone-gambling world with a pair of X-ray eyes and amassed billions in wealth. But his brilliance attracted too much attention. Schemed against by villains, he died far from home. Now that he has returned, he will never let the tragedies of the past happen again! The inner patterns of jade and the 4.5kReads7.6Score60214d adds
- 132 Daily Hot Topics Force Me to Hunt for Treasure, Getting Rich Is Inevitable 每日热点，逼我寻宝想不发财都难 [Urban fantasy] + [treasure hunting] + [antique appraisal] + [X-ray vision] + [stone gambling] + [bargain hunting] + [face-slapping] + [daily life] + [feel-good wish fulfillment] + [mutual devotion] Lin Jingjing, an ordinary wage earner at the bottom of the ladder, taps the daily trending topics on her phone. The screen suddenly goes black, and a mission to find an ancient painting appears. She cannot use her phone again until she completes it. Too poor to even afford phone repairs, she has no c 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Ultimate Antiques Appraiser 究极鉴宝大师 Jiang Xiaosheng isn’t lounging in bed. Instead, he stares in shock at the half of a broken bronze knife coin in his hand! In a sight no one else can see, a swirl of black energy slowly turns inside the coin. This… this… the saying in the books, “Objects have spirits, and time gives rise to energy,” is actually true!!! A graduate of the archaeology department, Jiang Xiaosheng happens upon the ability to see through antiques while frequenting the antique market. He begins a legendary life of makin 53Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 134 Divine Eyes: I Can Spot Imperial Green Jade at a Glance 神瞳：我一眼就开出帝王绿 He was a martial arts grandmaster whose fame shook the world, a peerless practitioner who could kill a man every ten steps. He was a cultured connoisseur of antiques, able to appraise paintings and gamble on jade, with a collection worth more than an empire’s treasury. He was also a renowned master of the esoteric arts, able to read feng shui and discern fortune and misfortune, respected by both Buddhists and Daoists. What’s more, he was a master physician, a king of investigation, and a genius 161Reads8.9Score10614d adds
- 135 The Cowherd 牵牛郎 Like a Silk Road woven across the internet, the ancient trade routes stretched throughout Eurasia, playing an important role in fostering the exchange of goods and culture between regions. Southern Xinjiang and Ladakh once enjoyed flourishing trade. The Sangzhu Road and Keriya Road connected Southern Xinjiang and Tibet closely via Aksai Chin and Ladakh. The Qian Niu Lang were merchant guilds who traveled these ancient trade routes year after year, making great efforts to foster the region’s pros —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 X-Ray Vision Master Takes on the City 透视高手混都市 Poor student Ye Kai unexpectedly gains a divine eye that can see through anything, and takes one step straight to the pinnacle of life. He excels at gambling on gemstones, appraising antiques, and treating illnesses. He takes on the King of Gamblers aboard a ship in international waters and battles evil shamans at an altar in Miao territory. Whether you are a witch or a sorceress, he will subdue you all! 472Reads8.5Score10414d adds
- 137 Don't Panic, I'm Great at Snagging Bargains! 别慌，捡漏我在行！ Buried in debt, cheated on by his girlfriend, and utterly despairing, Qin Fei unexpectedly acquires divine eyes that can see through anything... Master appraiser, collecting tycoon, martial arts grandmaster: it all starts here... 136Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 138 I Can Absorb Energy Without Limit 我能无限吸收能量 An accident gave Song Yun a miraculous ability to absorb energy. He can absorb electricity... He can absorb light... He can absorb heat... This is a story about absorbing energy. 685Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 139 Golden Eyes of Insight: I Can Appraise Treasures, Gamble on Jade, and Spot Bargains 透视黄金瞳：鉴宝赌石捡漏样样通 [Middle-aged man + X-ray vision + spatial storage + treasure appraisal + bargain hunting + scratch cards + stone gambling + tomb raiding] Once a man reaches middle age, he has little say in his own life. Jiang Shan moves to the city to care for his daughter-in-law, only to be looked down on in return. He can only sigh at his lot. Luckily, he gains X-ray vision. He makes a fortune finding overlooked antiques, strikes it rich raiding tombs, and easily wins billions on scratch cards! One cut throug 22kReads8.0Score1.7k14d adds
- 140 From the Start, I Spot a Top-Grade Green Jade, and My Superpower Hits Its Peak 开局捡漏正阳绿，我异能强度拉满 Down on his luck and having endured every cruelty life could throw at him, Tian Ze unexpectedly acquires a mysterious phone that unlocks an incredible power. Money pours in, and he meets stunning beauties. A shocking comeback rewrites the course of his fate... 469Reads6.9Score10114d adds
- 141 Antique Appraisal: The Goddess Finds a Hidden Treasure from the Start 鉴宝：开局就被女神捡漏了 From the start, Su Yan finds a top-grade blue-and-white porcelain vase with a goddess, and his eyes undergo a mutation. From then on, wealth pours in and goddesses adore him. But one day, he comes across a strange antique, and the world changes forever... 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Stone Gambling: I Must Win Over the Beautiful Seller 赌石：必须攻略美女货主 [Pure stone gambling + bargain hunting + beauties + pocket dimension + mining areas + wooing] They all think I’m a scumbag in the stone-gambling world! No! I refuse to accept that! Before the New Year! With the first beautiful seller, I made hundreds of thousands. I kept a low profile and quietly built my fortune! With the second beautiful seller, I made over a million! I paid off my debts! The third beautiful seller didn’t just help me make money, she even took me home! The fourth beautiful sel 469Reads—Score10014d adds
- 143 The Master Appraiser 大宝鉴师 Chen Mu, a country boy who depended on his grandmother, learned to appraise antiques through a dream, and his fate changed from that moment on. Rare treasures, extraordinary people, and feuds in the martial world... The hidden side of this world began to reveal itself. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Seven-Colored Spirit Eyes 七彩灵眸 After a recent act of bravery left a fresh college graduate injured, he unexpectedly gained a pair of extraordinary eyes, transforming his life from that moment on! Exquisite porcelain, refined antique bronze ware, and rare, peerless jade: he had it all. 1.7kReads8.9Score22614d adds
- 145 The Super Treasure Hunter 超级捡漏王 The once utterly ordinary loser Tao Yuchen unexpectedly gains a golden finger, and from then on begins a dazzling new life! When it comes to stone gambling, I’m cool as a cucumber! When it comes to appraising treasures, who can rival me? Wealth is within my grasp! Beautiful women are always by my side! I’ll put spoiled rich kids in their place, beat down bullies, and roam the world freely. I alone reign supreme! Watch as this ordinary young man thrives in the city, makes his way everywhere, and 52Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 146 Lady Rou Has a Special X-Ray Vision Skill 柔爷她有特殊的透视技能 The heroine, Li Qingrou, was an ordinary college student. After her father was framed by a villain and their family was driven from their home, she stumbled upon a fortuitous encounter in a cave, awakening X-ray vision and obtaining a mysterious divine cauldron. From then on, her life took off. She created one legend after another and overcame countless hardships, though she was only a woman. To her own people, she was a gentle and adorable goddess. To her enemies and other evildoers, she was a 15Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 147 The Bankrupt Shop Owner: Awakening a Repair Ability from the Start 破产店主：开局觉醒修复异能 Lu Linshen, the owner of a coin shop on the verge of bankruptcy, gains the power to restore anything he touches after a car accident! A damaged ancient coin? Fixed! A battered national treasure? Restored! A lost miracle? Brought back to life! From then on, rusty old coins regain their former glory in his hands, turning into a torrent of wealth. His once-overlooked little shop becomes a holy destination that collectors from around the world flock to. See how he uses this incredible ability to con 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Live Appraisal: I Found a Path to the Heavens at a Street Stall 直播鉴宝：我在地摊捡出通天大道 Ye Ming was once a gifted archaeology student. Now he's a down-and-out laborer, stabbed in the back by his advisor, expelled from school, and ridiculed by netizens. Luckily, there's always a way forward: his System has arrived! From then on, he doesn't need an eye for appraising treasures. He just needs the System's "ding"! Other people livestream sales. He livestreams face-slapping: "These prayer beads smell so strongly of plastic, they'd be better off steeped in milk tea!" "A Qing Dynasty 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Unyielding Stone 顽石 What is this day and age most short of? Money. Betting on stones is the best shortcut to wealth. 135Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 150 Transmigrated to Another World: The Cold-Faced King of Hell’s Cherished Little Darling 穿越异界：冷面阎王爹的团宠奶娃 Transmigrated to Another World: The Beloved Little One of a Cold-Faced King of Hell —Reads—Score—14d adds
