Novels like Journey West
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Journey West, best match first.
- 1 A Second Military Marriage 二次军婚 Army-couple romance: putting on a show of affection in front of others, then bickering and undermining each other in private. Their contrasting personalities spark plenty of fun. Because of their elders’ “dying wish,” Lu Chen and Tang Xin sign a three-year contract marriage. Though they keep their divorce a secret, they still have to play the loving couple in front of their families. In private, however, they agree not to interfere in each other’s lives. They put on a show of affection around th 212Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 2 I Gave Up a Billion-Dollar Fortune and Became a Special Forces King 放弃百亿家产，我成了特种兵王 Who could have imagined that Leng Feng, the top young heir in Yangcheng known for spending money like water, would give up his claim to a fortune worth hundreds of billions and enlist instead! Everyone thought he was bored and looking for a thrill, and waited for him to come crawling out of the barracks in tears. They had no idea he had already undergone six months of brutal training in Southeast Asia: ten-ring hits with rapid-fire weapons, the skill to thrash retired special forces soldiers in 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Olive Green and Iris Blue 橄榄绿与鸢尾蓝 On the smoke-filled battlefields of the 1970s, Xia Zhiwei is a fearless war correspondent who wields her pen like a blade to record the horrors of war. But during one assignment, she is killed. Then the wheels of fate turn, and she transmigrates to the year 2000, becoming a young painter. Fate brings her together with Cheng Zhenfeng, a stern and resolute special forces soldier. As they spend time together, feelings gradually blossom, from tentative first steps to a passionate embrace. Bridging t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 We Are Young 我们正年轻 The original novel behind the TV series We Are Young. When the new recruits arrived, male soldier Xu Xiaobin and female soldier Xu Xiaobing had such similar names that whenever they were called at roll call, they would both answer, “Here!” The whole squad would burst into laughter. After this happened again and again, the two became enemies, and Xu Xiaobing angrily changed her name to Xu Bing. Later, Xu Bing and Xu Xiaobin both got into college, and their company put up a big red congratulatory 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Pain of Rebirth 涅槃之痛 Also known as Military Life: A Journey East or The Handsome Veteran's Entrepreneurial Story. This is a novella about employment and entrepreneurship among veterans, and a companion piece to the author's debut, Journey West. Through the difficult journey of a veteran seeking work and building a business, the novel highlights the integrity, selflessness, honesty, trustworthiness, and dedication of today's veterans, as well as their perseverance through hardship, pioneering spirit, initiative, and 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 On Our Blind Date, He Said, “Whatever” 相亲那天，他说随便 Revisions underway for the completed novel [Military Marriage + Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion After Years Apart + Everyday Life + Realistic, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] Zhou Jiayi is a judge. Jiang Yi is a soldier. They have known each other for over twenty years. Both had relationships with other people, but in the end, they chose each other. To outsiders, they seem like a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Only they know how many times, in this marriage, “he wasn't there 2.7kReads6.8Score18014d adds
- 7 Beneath the Bright Light 昭昭之下 A tsundere on the outside but a puppy-dog boyfriend underneath + a sweet, soft-looking heroine who's really as tough as a wild weed. A sugary-sweet romance. He is Cheng Duan, captain of a special operations squad. Orphaned young, he spent years living under someone else's roof, and those hardships forged his sharp edges. He got the badge on his shoulder through nothing but blood, sweat, and toil. His only weakness is his younger sister, now grown up and drifting farther away. A deep-rooted lonel 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 I Had No Idea Our Family Was This Powerful 才知道我们家原来这么牛逼 Liu Yi always thought he was an ordinary person. His grandfather was quiet, and his parents were mysterious. After enlisting, he fought his way into the special forces on merit, only to notice that the senior officers were looking at him more and more strangely. Then one day, his grandfather called the theater command headquarters, and Liu Yi finally learned the truth: the old man had spent all these years telling him to “make it on his own” because he was training him to take over. And his fath 14.2kReads7.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 9 Reborn as a Soldier, but I Never Planned to Serve for Life! 重生当兵，我没想干一辈子啊！ [Coming-of-age + everyday life + comedy + traditional military life + if you prefer mindless fun, proceed with caution] I earned merit in the military, I got into fights in the military, and I saved people in the military. My name is in all twelve volumes of the military record. (My attempt to switch genres failed, so I've sheepishly come back to writing military stories, hehe~) 5.4kReads8.2Score34114d adds
- 10 Back to 1995: My Days in the Army 重回九五，当兵那些事儿 [Not a special forces story] + [Military life] + [No System] + [Blue Force mode] [All hand-crafted] [Three chapters updated daily] Qin Man woke up one day to find he had suddenly returned to 1995. He was back at the beginning of his military service, when he was young. In this life, he was determined to make something of himself in the army. But as the new recruits began reporting to their units, his life seemed to take a different course... 37.4kReads8.3Score2.9k14d adds
- 11 Military Marriage in the 1970s: Engineer Lu, That Letter Was a Fake 七零军婚：陆工，那封信是假的 Winter, 1978. Northwest Factory 420. Song Zhiyi, a military doctor, was temporarily assigned there to help out. Her first patient was the man she thought had died in action seven years ago: her first love, Lu Zheng. He had gone from test pilot to a disgraced engineer. His left leg was lame, and his eyes were full of hatred. He told her to leave, but she refused. Then, deep in the archives, she found a letter: the one that had driven them apart. The handwriting wasn't his, and it bore the seal of 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Mr. Fu, Your Young Madam Has Taken Her Own Life 傅先生，少夫人自尽了 A marriage built on transactions completely transforms Chi Wanning from the weak, helpless third daughter of the Chi family, who was overflowing with self-sacrificing kindness, into her clearheaded, beautiful, and ruthless self. By the time Fu Qing realizes he has fallen in love with Chi Wanning, she has repaid everything she owed the Fu family and thrown herself into someone else’s arms. “Slap.” “Chi Wanning, you’re quite the schemer!” Fu Qing storms into the bedroom and slaps Chi Wanning acros 228Reads7.0Score10514d adds
- 13 The 1980s Military Marriage: My Frail Wife's Secret Identity 八零军婚：病弱娇妻的绝密马甲 In her previous life, Lin Wan was drained dry by her awful in-laws and died a miserable death. Now she’s reborn on the very first day she joins the army in 1979! The ancestral pocket watch on her chest suddenly grows hot, and a crisp mechanical voice rings out in her mind: [Ding! Hyperdimensional Eco-Space activated!] [Ding! Host vitality detected to be declining. Reward: 1 bottle of premium Spirit Spring Water, +50 to all attributes!] While other families scrape by on bran and wild greens, Lin 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Love in the Spring Mountains 春山之恋 Military marriages are even more tantalizing. If he loves you, he’ll love you even if you’re another man’s wife. If he doesn’t, even bearing his child won’t make his heart yours. True love is priceless. Childhood sweethearts, falling in love at seventeen or eighteen, forced into marriage... A hotel hostess in a wine-red qipao stuns everyone and captivates the passersby coming and going. After enlisting and heading to the city for work, girls from the countryside find their choices in life changi 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 My Rebirth Begins as a Private 我的重生从列兵开始 [A solemn disclaimer before military academy] The first half of this book is all men, iron-blooded and scorching hot. Even the sows in the mess hall are male! Will there be sweet romance after military academy? Who knows, commanders (readers)? It all depends on fate. [Highlights] · Reborn + war god + System: high-octane action and thrills from start to finish! · No harem, no female lead, no characters losing brain cells. A realistic, passionate military life! · Will a romance begin after militar 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 A Private's First Resolve 列兵初心 Twenty-five years of life's ups and downs, a weathered journey steeped in the feel of the times, and a transformation from an inexperienced young man into a jaded middle-aged man. Will he hold on to his original ideals or go with the flow? Time will tell us the truth. 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Saber Is Drawn 军刀出鞘 The concept of armed reconnaissance originated with special operations personnel deployed by the navies, armies, and air forces of the world’s major military powers on forward reconnaissance missions. Its roots can be traced back to the prelude to the Normandy landings in World War II. We are the first to reach the battlefield, and if necessary, we will be the last to leave. More often, we arrive quietly and depart in silence. But believe this: wherever we set our sights, the fire of vengeance w 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Captain's Sweet Wife Is No Delicate Flower 队长的娇妻不娇气 After Song Jiayi got her wish and joined the fire department’s logistics team, she and the other young women became the center of attention for the men in the unit. Captain: Song Jiayi, the team is having dinner together tonight. Song Jiayi: Captain, my mom says I have to be home by eight. Captain: Song Jiayi, you’re on duty this Sunday. Captain: Song Jiayi... “Jiayi, does the captain like you?” “Jiayi, do you have a boyfriend?” Her best friend said, “She’ll never find a boyfriend. Her b 252Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 19 Captain Zhuang, I Look Forward to Learning from You 庄队长，请多指教 As the notorious cold-faced King of Hell in Eighth Company, Zhuang Yi is ruthless, sharp-tongued, and picky. Everyone in the unit thinks he’ll end up alone forever. Until one day, a woman joins the unit. She’s beautiful but fiery, and as soon as she arrives, she corners Captain Zhuang, whose expression is usually stern. “Zhuang Yi, explain yourself. Which one of us is being unreasonable?” Everyone holds their breath for the young woman, sure their captain is about to verbally tear her apart! Ins 483Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 20 Transmigrated as the Roughneck Ex-Wife of a Military Officer Who Broke Off Their Engagement 穿成退婚军官的糙汉前妻 Su Mianmian wakes up in a military romance novel set in a bygone era, as the "villainess" who was dumped and ridiculed by the entire military district. On the day her engagement is broken off, the original owner tries to save face by making a scene at the military compound. She ends up losing not only her dignity, but her job as well. Su Mianmian declares: I'm not following the plot! The man breaks off their engagement? Perfect. She'll get divorced, start a business, and grow rich with a magical 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Comrade, Please Wait! 同志请留步！ Lin Hao, a senior private who accidentally fell to his death while fleeing the military police in his previous life, returns to the day he was assigned to his company. Given another chance, he does something astonishing: he voluntarily joins the very military police unit that once terrified him. From then on, the barracks gain a hard-nosed cop, over 185 centimeters tall, who knows how to deal with anyone who refuses to follow orders. From earning glory for capturing the Blue Army’s deputy regim 262Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 You Are My Sea Dongqing 你是我的海东青 A sly, handsome special forces soldier VS an adorable, absentminded young reporter “Yu Shuo, you dragged me into this, so don’t even think about backing out.” “Kid, I belong to my country first. Everything else I have is yours.” Scattered islands will eventually find the sea. The journey is long, but so is the road ahead. 253Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 23 Reborn: Just Joined the Military Academy, and the System Arrives 重生：刚入军校，系统来了 Shi Yan is reborn, returning to the day before the college entrance exams. In his previous life, just to be with his terrible girlfriend, he deliberately held back on the exams and gave up his chance to apply to a military academy. After entering college, he worked part-time every day to fund her spending. He even missed his graduation exams because of overtime at a construction site, forcing him to repeat a year and delay graduation. But what did he get in return? On his girlfriend’s graduation 55.7kReads7.5Score5.7k14d adds
- 24 Aiming Straight for the Heart 一箭箐心 [Gentle Kindergarten Teacher × Cold-Blooded Criminal Investigation Captain] Everyone on the criminal investigation team knew their cold-blooded captain, Chen Jing, had a sweet, gentle wife. The captain, who never took a day off, even made up all the leave he hadn't taken over the past few years. They often wondered how his sister-in-law could put up with his awful temper. That was until they saw the captain at a gathering, keeping his eyes on his wife the entire time, his gaze tender and full of 146Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 25 The Invisible Front 无形战线 A fresh graduate with a two-year college degree, unsure of what the future holds and urged on by his parents, I joined the army in a haze of uncertainty. From then on, my life took a very different path. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Soldier King from a Backwater Village 穷沟子兵王 In the poor, loess-covered ravines of the 1960s and 70s, a boy was born in a remote mountain village, hungry and cold, with hardship etched into his bones. In those turbulent times, he resolutely put on his green military uniform and left the impoverished hills for the army. Starting out as a brash young recruit, he fought his way forward, enduring grueling training, taking on missions, and facing danger. With sheer grit, exceptional courage, and ruthless skill, he carved out a place for himself 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Genius Enters School, Starting with a First-Class Merit 天才入学从一等功开始 Also known as A Genius Enters the Academy with a First-Class Merit and The Crimson-Hearted God of War. No System. Lu Zheng transmigrated to a parallel world and became a new military academy student. Then, during the journey to enroll, a train derailed, hazardous chemicals leaked, and a mountain flood surged. On the first day of registration, before Lu Zheng had even set foot inside the academy, he faced a life-or-death crisis. Three train carriages hung over a collapsed bridge, with more than t 151Reads—Score13514d adds
- 28 My Blue Youth 我蓝色的青春 Blue is the color of a navy uniform, the color of our motherland’s seas, and the purest, most passionate, most unforgettable footnote to this youth. Within this shade of blue lie blood that never ran cold amid the smoke of battle, brotherhood forged through life-and-death trials and lasting until death, love and devotion spanning mountains and seas, and regrets that these young men will never be able to make up for in their lifetimes. There is no invincible ace soldier born with extraordinary gi 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 When the Azure Light Shatters 蓝莹天破时 [Sci-fi apocalypse + hard-core military + love of country + joint effort] At the turn of the century, the world was turned upside down. When blue, glowing sky fire tore through the sky screen, it brought severe natural disasters, environmental destruction, magnetic-field chaos, and genetic mutations. It also offered humanity a leap in technology and the temptation of nearly limitless energy, laying the fuse for war. When the crisis strikes again, can humanity withstand the test and find hope ami 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Enlisting for the Second Time: Starting with the Marine Corps 二次入伍，从陆战队开始 After failing the college entrance exam, Pei Zheng enlisted and was assigned to Air Force logistics. Shortly before his discharge, the Elite Soldier Growth System suddenly activated. He enlisted again, this time joining the Marine Corps. The protagonist is quick-witted and funny, loyal to his friends and deeply devoted. There are brothers fighting side by side, clashes of tactics, and missions where lives hang in the balance. 332Reads—Score1314d adds
- 31 Military Life: After Failing the College Entrance Exam, I Enlisted 军旅：首次高考落榜后去当兵 [No System] [Weak Cheat] When a 35-year-old wage slave is sent by fate into the body of a young man in 1977, what kind of achievements will he make in this parallel world? Will he surpass everyone, become fabulously wealthy, or turn into a hero whom everyone looks up to? (Contains elements from In the Name of the People and The Flowers of War.) 26.3kReads—Score2.9k14d adds
- 32 Snowfall Meets Zheng: The Special Forces Officer’s Beloved 逢雪遇峥：特战军官的掌心雪 [Military Life and Marriage] [Five-Year Age Gap] [Love at First Sight] [Mutually Devoted and Equally Matched] [They Choose Each Other] [Sweet Romance] [Cool, Classic Beauty of a Military Doctor + Sunny, Rugged Special Operations Officer] Bai Xue, an orphan and military doctor. Lu Zheng, a sunny, rugged special operations officer. They first met in a snow-covered cemetery, then stood by each other on a battlefield filled with smoke and gunfire. She feared love and was willing to spend her life al 3.9kReads—Score47314d adds
- 33 The Reborn General's Path 重生的将军之路 Everyone else serves in just one branch of the military. Me? The big shots from every branch are fighting to recruit me. You think I’m only good with words? No. Being good with words is exactly what you need most in times like these. It’s fine if you don’t understand something. Just talk about things you’ve seen before. 394Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 34 Team Leader Chi Is Up to No Good Again Today 池队今天又不正经了 [Redemption + winning her back + endless sweet indulgence + doting, fatherly boyfriend] X [Doctor An Le, sweet and gorgeous VS Captain Chi, a shameless kissing addict] Young Chi Yuan saved An Le. When they met again, An Le became Chi Yuan's only salvation. A car accident separated the two when they were young. Years later, when they met again, one of them claimed not to know the other. An Le was heartbroken, never imagining that the amnesiac Chi Yuan would fall for her at first sight. As they ke 118Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 35 Reunited on the Mountain 高山遇故知 Also known as: He Came from Kekexili Rugged, roguish armed-police captain × forthright geological exploration expert Two strong leads + both sexually inexperienced + getting back together after a breakup + romantic tension In a land untouched by civilization, they write an ode to the snowy highlands! Ye Cong, this is the land you gave your life to protect. Nan Cen, you are the most beautiful Gesang flower I've ever seen. 430Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Team Captain Jiang’s Dearest! 江队的心尖宠！ [Wild and alluring heroine, outwardly roguish but secretly tender hero] Beneath his rugged exterior is a doting boyfriend, a hopeless romantic, and a big softie who cries easily. This fierce, charming woman is forced to soothe her man. (Both are each other’s first, both are strong, with a notable height difference. She’s an archaeology team leader; he’s a special forces captain.) Archaeology isn’t some tomb-raiding adventure. Even a gentle beauty has to pick up a shovel, working with her back to 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Reconnaissance Elite 侦察尖兵 [Military Life] [A Rookie’s Growth] [Passionate and Hilarious] Scouts are the ghosts of the battlefield, the eyes of command, the fledgling eagles of special operations, and steel blades brave enough to pierce the enemy’s heart. From a nobody in the vegetable plot squad to a soldier king who takes down the elite troops of Division B, Zhao Ze and his comrades carry on the torch of those who came before them. They trample their enemies beneath their feet and write a remarkable chapter in their mil 26Reads8.0Score214d adds
- 38 A Warm Summer in the Countryside 阡陌暖夏 [Firefighter × nurse] [Cozy, love at first sight, sweet romance, a simple and peaceful life] A firefighter came to the medical college today to teach the students about fire safety. Gu Ruoyun took one look at the firefighter on stage and realized he was exactly her type. As he was leaving, she chased after him to ask for his WeChat, but he turned her down. They met again at a restaurant, where she also met his parents. And after that… [I'm terrible at writing blurbs, so please head straight to 623Reads—Score10814d adds
- 39 Rob the Ancestral Tomb, Sell Off the Stepmom, Divorce, and Marry a Young Officer with the Kids 挖祖坟，卖后妈，离婚带崽嫁军少 Her husband has fallen for someone else. What should she do? Ruin him! Her heartless stepmother is scheming against her. What should she do? Beat her up! Fu Changfeng has broad shoulders, long legs, a slim waist, and is absolutely top-tier. What should she do? Make him fall for her!!! 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Glory in the Blood: Youth Without Regrets 热血荣光之青春无悔 Thank you for your support! Qin Yu is a country boy from rural Jiangbei. With lofty ambitions and a strong work ethic, he studies hard and earns a place at a military academy. Pure friendship, tentative first love, and the vitality of youth: relive an unforgettable journey through the best years of life. Starting from humble beginnings, he presses forward with passion, forges a fearless military spirit, and writes a glorious military legend. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 My Days in the Military 我在部队那些事 Life in the army has its hardships and its joys. Looking back, the hardships have gradually faded from memory, while the good times remain vivid. Now and then, I feel inspired to write them down, hoping to bring readers a laugh. If anything here is inaccurate or incomplete, I hope readers will forgive me. 184Reads—Score1814d adds
- 42 At the Promotion Ceremony, Why Did You Arrange the Principal's Military Uniform? 授衔仪式，你怎么协调了校长的军装？ Strategic sniper Lin Chen died during a mission. When he woke up, he discovered he had been reborn as a new cadet at a military academy, also named Lin Chen. Drawing on the experience of his previous life and his extraordinarily strong physique in this one, he was soon selected by the special forces for a top-secret island deployment. After the mission was successfully completed, Lin Chen, weary of killing, decided to take a break. First, he had to cancel his leave, since taking two and a half y 90Reads5.9Score1314d adds
- 43 Snow-Capped Mountains 皑皑雪山 Amid a volatile international situation, the snowy mountains along the border stand like silent witnesses, watching over countless untold stories. Beneath these mountains, the fate of Zhong Yuanzheng and Hua Yu is at stake, as is the peace and justice of countless others. Across the vast snowy mountains, some lay down their lives bravely for justice, while others hold fast to their convictions on the brink of death. When the smoke clears and the truth is revealed to the world, the borderlands g 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Vanguard 尖兵 This military novel offers a relatively realistic portrayal of the training and daily lives of soldiers tasked with protecting the border. Rather than exaggerating or glorifying them, it guides readers through the forging of frontline reconnaissance troops, letting them witness their rebirth after surviving the crucible. It also honors the conviction shared by all soldiers, whether currently serving or not: the commitment to safeguarding national security and the dignity of their people is never 4.6kReads9.5Score44814d adds
- 45 Camouflage Years 迷彩年代 Through vivid prose, this book brings to life the camaraderie among servicemen, who care for one another like brothers, the vibrant energy of military life, the romance unique to soldiers, and their steadfast determination to fight society’s evildoers to the very end. It paints a stirring portrait of a tough, justice-minded soldier brimming with courage and striving ever upward, taking the story to one thrilling climax after another. 244Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Our Ten-Year Promise: Firefighter, I’m Here to Marry You 十年之约：消防哥哥，我来嫁你了 Our Ten-Year Promise: Firefighter, I’ve Come to Marry You 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Blood Wolf Special Forces Captain Has a Crush on Me 血狼特种部队队长喜欢我 The Captain of the Blood Wolf Special Forces Likes Me —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Burning Ice 燃烧的冰 The mysterious half-hour disappearance of Yang Zilin and Xiao Wen’s daughter throws everyone into a panic. What they think is just a minor mishap turns out to be tied to an even bigger conspiracy. A case from eight years ago resurfaces, shattering Luo Yan’s return to an ordinary life. She rejoins the special forces team and fights alongside her former comrades once more, peeling away layer after layer of deception. The final truth leaves everyone stunned. The big brother they had been searching 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Captain Lu's Love Story 陆队的恋爱 [Special forces team captain & auditor] [Devoted romance + happy ending] Their love is unlike anyone else's. When Lin Xi held a red rose to greet Lu Xiao at the airport, Captain Lu bashfully covered his face. Captain Lu is stern and cold toward everyone, but in front of her, he either gives in or backs down, completely under her thumb. At first, Lin Xi thought he was a cold, fearsome grouch and wanted to stay as far away from him as possible. Unexpectedly, the more she avoided him, the closer th 1.5kReads6.8Score18414d adds
- 50 There Is Nanmu in the North 北方有楠木 Xu Nan was returning to work at the hospital after a trip home when she ran into Hong Fangbei, who was on his way back to his unit. Fresh from a romantic disappointment, Xu Nan was in a bad mood, and the two got off on the wrong foot. Later, they crossed paths again at the hospital, and their misunderstanding deepened, but Hong Fangbei couldn’t get Xu Nan out of his mind. After he made a point of spending time with her, the two gradually came to understand and appreciate each other. She had thou 647Reads7.0Score10314d adds
