Novels like Alongside Thunder
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- 1 The Little Madman's Sidekick 跟班小疯子 Five hundred and sixty-seven thousand words! Back then, she didn’t know the truth but tried to cover it up, hoping to give their separation a seemingly reasonable explanation. The story is entirely fictional, but full of warmth. Growth, reconciliation, healing, and fun. A Deyun Society fanfic about the everyday life of Tao Xi, a young woman with PTSD, and how she grows into a different person around different people. The main romance is with Jiu Liang. (Includes an extra featuring Touhua.) Other 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Deyun: I’m the Rose Garden’s VIP Kneeler! 德云：我，玫瑰园VIP跪宾！ He became Deyun’s founding senior disciple, saving the troupe from disaster. But Lin Yuncheng was a little different from the usual founding senior disciple. Here’s a clip from a comedy routine. Old Guo: From now on, whenever you see me, you have to ask, “Dad, where are you going?” Lin Yuncheng: “I’m going to take a bath?” Old Guo: “Go kneel at the Rose Garden!” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Career Challenge: From the Start, I Choose to Be a Crosstalk Performer 职业挑战：开局选择相声演员 Xu Tao transmigrates and, after being selected by the production crew of the show Workplace Superstar, activates the Super God Career System. This is a career-challenge show where contestants can choose from all kinds of jobs to take on. Successfully completing a challenge earns them a huge amount of money and popularity. From the start, Xu Tao chooses to become a crosstalk performer. One performance of “Exploring the Clear River” sets the whole internet ablaze. He leads the crosstalk industry o 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Day We Divorced, My Identity as the Young Master of Xiangyun Society Was Revealed 离婚那天，祥云社太子爷身份曝光 (There are songs, films, variety shows, crosstalk, survival, romance, friendship, family, hatred, wealthy families, and... just read on and see for yourself!) Can you believe that one day, Xiangyun Society would close because of Li Qilin, and he would leave the crosstalk stage for good? After tran —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Nine Braids: Cherished 九辫：宠爱 This is a story about Er Ye and Jiu Mengmeng. The two of them are just so sweet that I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own happiness! This is just my own imagination, so please don't read anything into the real people involved!! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Showbiz: The Young Master Leaves Deyun and Takes Hollywood by Storm 娱乐：少班主出走德云制霸好莱坞 Guo Linlin: “Those three are the real family. I'm just an outsider!” Old Guo: “You're my son, so I'm going to shatter all your self-respect and bully you at home until I've had my fill!” Guo Yangyang: “Who are you? What are you doing in my house?” Stepmother Guo Wang: “Linlin, you can resent me or hate me, but your father always has your best interests at heart. You can't treat him like this. I'm begging you, I'll even kneel!” With a cold father and an unkind stepmother, young troupe leader Guo 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Yue’s Little Sister from Deyun Society 德云社岳哥的妹妹 The daily life of Yue Ge's younger sister at Deyun Society: she falls in love with one of its famous performers, marries him, and has a child. What will Yue Ge think of that? A parallel world with a chaotic timeline. #Written by a beginner. Please be understanding. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Deyun Society's Little Ancestor 德云社的小祖宗 What if the Deyun Society had an unofficial little matriarch? What if Guo Degang had lost his master, but a junior martial aunt had stepped up to support him? Would anyone still be able to bully him? 3Reads—Score214d adds
- 9 Zhou Jiuliang: Whatever You Say 周九良：都听你的 Now that you have a little sister, of course I’ll do whatever you say. 909Reads—Score3014d adds
- 10 The Beloved of Zhang Erye of Deyun Society 德云社：张二爷的心尖宠 When a 'Deyun Girl' steps into the real world, and a veteran performer of Taiping lyrics meets a girl who loves a little fright, a sweet romance begins with a photo posted to Moments. They fall secretly in love away from the spotlight, from their first fluttering feelings and pursuit to a long, passionate romance. Then, when turmoil suddenly erupts, the hands they never let go of become each other's strongest support. 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Rise of Crosstalk: One Song About Tong Ren Tang Stuns the Crowd 相声崛起：一首同仁堂艺惊四座 Nowadays, it seems some people in the crosstalk world advocate learning without a teacher. They think the script is what matters most. Two people get their hands on a script and are onstage three days later. You say one line, I say another, and once we've finished, that's that. This isn't a performance; it's just reciting lines. After they perform, the radio station hears about it and rushes over to record and film them. Once the recording is done and broadcast, the two of them stop performing, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Somehow Became Zhang Yunlei’s Assistant 我居然成了张云雷的助理了 As an office worker, Murong Xiaoxiao is muddleheaded every day. She has never caused any major disasters, but little mishaps are constant. Planning to quit and put her love of food to use by opening a snack shop or milk tea shop, she learns that an actor from Deyun Club whom she likes is without an assistant. She applies on a whim, never expecting to get the job. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Imperial Stele Pavilion 御碑亭 My new story is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Deyun Society: Heading East 德云社：一路向东 An old-school fanfic, just for fun in our own little corner! Please don't associate it with the real people! [Li Hedong x Lu Xixia] Crosstalk performer x novelist A sweet story written with a very familiar trope~ Hope you enjoy it~ Feel free to point out any mistakes~ 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 I Gave Up the Deyun Troupe Heir Apparent Title, and My Stepmother Begged Me to Come Back 放弃德云少班主，后妈跪求我回去 Guo Lin: “I’m done with this!” Prince of Fenyang: “Who are you? This is our house! Get out.” Old Guo: “Kid, your master’s wife is right here!” Qin Huihui: “Don’t go. Your master’s wife will get down on her knees for you!” He transmigrates to another world and becomes the young head of the Deyun troupe, seeing through his master’s wife’s disguise. “Think you can push me around, Madam Qin? Don’t kneel. I’m done with this!” He leaves Deyun and awakens an Entertainment System. Singing? Sorry, I’m a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Everyday Life at Deyun 德云日常 Author! This isn't how the story is supposed to go! A fresh start for an untold slice of everyday life. Let's taste all the bittersweet moments together. Please don't confuse this story with real people! This is for entertainment, so don't take it too seriously. Everyone knows how dazzling these performers look onstage, but who knows how much hardship and suffering they endure in private? This story starts behind the scenes, with the occasional trip onstage. Their peak popularity is already behi 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Return from the Bridge of Helplessness 从奈何桥归来 They say: Those who refuse to forget their memories of a past life will endure a hundred years of suffering in the Yellow Springs. Countless souls burdened by lingering obsessions descended to the Yellow Springs, only to be reduced to ashes. Unable to bear such agony, they lost even the chance to reincarnate, vanishing from the world altogether. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Random Notes on Deyun 德云随笔 A collection of short pieces I've written on the spur of the moment about Deyun Society. They're just short stories, and each chapter has a different protagonist. I'm not a great writer, so please feel free to offer advice, and I hope you'll enjoy them. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Reborn: A Lifetime by Your Side 重生之一生守候 A Deyun Society fanfiction spin-off. Please don’t be harsh if it’s not to your taste! And please don’t conflate the characters with the real people! I never expected that, after being reborn, I would meet the light that had shone in my heart in my previous life. I swear I’ll protect you this time... 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Deyun Society: The Encounter 德云社：遇见 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Zhou Jiuliang: A Love Rekindled After Six Years Apart 周九良：阔别六年的爱恋 Some people think you can still be friends after breaking up? No. Not with Song Yao. If I don't love you, why should we be friends after we break up? If I do love you, what right do you have to be my friend after we break up? Please don't show concern for me in that friendly way. I'll fall apart... 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Zhang Yunlei: My Beloved Has Come to Hate Me 张云雷：我的白月光恨惨我了 [Dual Rebirth] [Pure Angst] [Pure Love] [Rekindled Romance] [Bullying] [Rental Apartment Literature] [Showbiz] [Unhealthy Obsession] [A Little Mary Sue] (A continuation of Zhang Yunlei: Borrowing a Candy from the Stars. Pure angst, proceed with caution, and bring tissues before reading.) Zhang Yunlei and Su Bingmo had been together for six years. Everyone thought things would only get better between them, but no one expected Su Bingmo to leave, completely and utterly leaving Zhang Yunlei and the 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Deyun Society: The System Lost! 德云社：是系统输了！ (I want to write a different kind of System story. If you don't like it, don't read it, don't take it too seriously, and don't break the three rules!) She's a tough-as-nails woman, and to put it dramatically, she grew up drinking erguotou. Now she's dead, and she has to bind herself to some kind of tea-green System?! How the hell is she supposed to act like a sweet, innocent girl?! So there's a System task, right? Just finish it, then. As for how she gets it done, well, she always has her own un —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Deyun Society: The Female Lead Won't Take the Bait 德云社：女配不上套 Completed story. Read with confidence! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Life as the Reborn Family Darling 重生后的团宠生活 Dragon-Generation Recruitment A student who looks just like Qin Xiaoxian did when he was young is taken into Team Seven. Who would have guessed that the student had come seeking revenge? He schemes to frame Qin Xiaoxian and take everything from him. Faced with accusations from his fellow apprentices and condemnation from netizens, What will Qin Xiaoxian choose? 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 We're Not That Romantic 没那么浪漫的我们 Written for those of us who aren't all that romantic. None of us knows how love should be nurtured, because we're all beginners, willing to take that step for each other. Set in 2016. I don't know how to write a synopsis. It's a slice-of-life story, and updates aren't very frequent, since I hadn't planned to publish it when I started writing. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Deyun Society: Man, You’ve Caught My Attention 德云社:男人你引起了我的注意 Wang Jingyi was a renowned crime-fighting hero in Huaxia. But an explosion sends her into a book, where she becomes the Mary Sue heroine of a romance novel just as the story is getting started. The heroine does everything the male lead tells her to. It's undeniable that he dotes on her, but to Wang Jingyi, it looks as if he's keeping her like a canary in a cage. She has no interest in living that kind of life. Why should a great crime-fighting hero of Huaxia live like a caged bird? Wang Jingyi: 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Brother Bian’er, I’m So Hungry! 辫儿哥哥，好饿呀！ The story of Bian'er Gege and Yue Qiluo~~~ The story of Yue Qiluo, who has no memories of her past (a little Taotie), and Second Master~~~ A story about an adorable little girl saving Second Master. 34Reads—Score414d adds
- 29 Deyunshe: The Breakup Master 德云社：分手大师 Ning Yu never knew that after being dumped so many times, she would become a master of breakups. Still, this delicate flower of a girl, who needed the company of others to draw strength, was able to grow up... Ning Yu felt that the stars of Deyun Society deserved a lot of the credit. [Deyun Courtyard] What does it mean to fall in love? It means Deyun Society. What does it mean to fall in love? It means Deyun Courtyard. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Zhang Neinei Finds Love 张neinei脱单啦 The story of how you and Zhang Yunlei meet, get to know each other, and fall in love... The author updates at no set schedule (mostly depending on whether inspiration strikes). This story is entirely fictional and bears no resemblance to reality! Please don't confuse the story with the real person! If you like it, feel free to follow the author. Thanks! 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Reborn as Second Master's Darling Wife 重生二爷的小娇妻 I’m planning to write a novel based on my own story, though I’ll change the setting and characters. I lived an ordinary life into my twenties, then unexpectedly worked myself to death preparing for the company’s annual party. When I opened my eyes, I was in the body of a girl with the same name as mine, and time had gone back to my high school days. From that moment on, my fate changed. 95Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Second Master, Let This Cat Get to Know You 二爷，本喵了解下 A greedy, lecherous cat sets her sights on Second Master’s looks and ends up being kept by him. For the details, read the story. This is an absolute gem worth collecting. 52Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 33 Zhang Yunlei: I'm Your Wife 张云雷：我是你媳妇儿 [Completed] Everyone knows that Teacher Guo adopted a daughter when he was young, and doted on her even though she wasn't his own. Original title: Zhang Yunlei: From Niece to Wife But the daughter and Zhang Yunlei had feelings for each other that went beyond family. “Uncle, I like you.” “I like you too, sweetheart.” “I mean, I love you...” “Actually, I love you too.” No reposting or plagiarism. Signed contract. 50 coins for one bonus chapter; unlock membership for three bonus chapters ❤️ Thanks 96Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 A Meng in Deyun 德云一孟 A Meng Hetang female-oriented fanfic. Please don't confuse the character with the real person. If you don't like it, don't read. Whenever I watch Deyun Society crosstalk, I always wonder what it would be like if I were part of Deyun Society... This is basically a place to jot down my daydreams. Please excuse the poor writing and any out-of-character moments. The logic should be fine. I've been thinking about this for a long time. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Deyun Club: The Merry-Go-Round 德云社：旋转木马 [Complete and ready to binge, bonus chapters may drop at any time] Yu Jiu'an is an all-around ACE girl who shines brightly in the entertainment industry and uses her own methods to keep the Deyun Society safe. She's missed out on too much, so she hopes she can do better from now on. The author is terrible at writing blurbs... Male lead confirmed: Gao Xiaobei This work is original. No plagiarism or borrowing. If you have doubts, bring out the comparison chart. I'm a little busy lately, but I'll m 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Deyun Society: I Turned Myself In to the State 德云社：我将自己上交国家 One is the greatest inventor in China during the Interstellar Era. Another is a notorious female crosstalk performer at De Yun She in China, during the mid-development period of the Technological Era. And then there’s a System from the Interstellar Era. The notorious female crosstalk performer disguises herself as a man to join De Yun She, believing she’s about to reach the pinnacle of life. But to her surprise, she’s exposed as a girl. Worse still, she’s shunned because she keeps pestering the 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Mysterious Junior Sister of Deyun 神秘德云小师妹 What sparks will fly between a scientist from the future and the stars of Deyun Society? The first time Zhang Yunlei saw Yu Leyun was backstage at a theater. A little girl was quietly following Guo Qilin around. Zhang Yunlei later learned that she was Uncle Qian's daughter. After that, the little girl followed Zhang Yunlei around for years. When Zhang Yunlei's voice broke, he left Deyun Society without telling anyone. He couldn't bear to leave them all behind, especially that little girl. When h 150Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Zhang Yunlei: You Are My Rising Tide 张云雷：你是我的风起云涌 A crosstalk performer and a spirited young woman who protects her country. Zhang Yunlei, we’ve been together since childhood. I’ve never regretted loving you, and I’ve never given up on that love. My wish in this life is for the nation to be at peace, and for you to be safe too. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Deyun Society: The Phoenix Rules the World 德云社：凤倾天下 [Signed] The Qianyun Dynasty? There was never a dynasty by that name in history, was there?! Poor Comrade Yu Sichen seems to have been tricked... I'm a top agent, after all. How could something so trivial defeat me! Host... Could you please show a little restraint... Zhang Yunlei: Little Fox, don't leave me... Meng Hetang: Don't send me away. I really love you. Zhou Jiuliang: My wife, can the sound of my sanxian keep you here? Qin Xiaoxian: I told you I'm not stupid. I just get a little nervous 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Deyun Society: Competing for the Human Cub's Affection 德云社：争宠人类幼崽 [Junya Literary Society] “A noble gentleman, with a generous heart” [Everything here is made up, so don't nitpick too much. Youzi is a genius.] A little bundle, raised in the mountains by a white-bearded old man, comes down from the hills. Following the old man's instructions, she goes to the gates of Deyun Club in the capital to wait for her father. Shang Jiuxi: A daughter dropped from the sky? Guo Degang: I have a granddaughter? Word of the little girl's arrival spreads to everyone. From then 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Deyun Society: The Guo Family’s Daughter Comes of Age 德云社之郭家有女初长成 If you had the chance to go back to the early days of the Deyun Society, what would you do? You'd see Second Master slacking off instead of practicing, Shaobing getting a double beating and earning the nickname "Kneeling Guest," Third Brother crashing his motorcycle into a Xiali, adorable and mischievous Tangtang, and a ginger cat with abs. If you had a chance like that, what would you do? Haha, I'd become the Deyun Society's little tyrant. This time, I'll protect you all and make sure you never 6Reads—Score414d adds
- 42 Crosstalk: In Deyun Society, I Ride a Motorcycle and Crash into a Xiali 相声：人在德云，骑着摩托撞夏利 Wang Yunlong transmigrates into a parallel world and becomes the third senior brother of the Yun generation. In his previous life, this third senior brother was born unlucky. Whenever he performed crosstalk, all kinds of problems found their way to him. After learning about his background, Wang Yunlong decides to give up crosstalk and head straight into the entertainment industry. But to his surprise, he accidentally binds himself to the Bad Luck Payback System. Whenever the Host runs into bad l 114Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 43 The Deyun Society: He Jiuhua, Let’s Get Married 德云社：何九华，结婚吧 [Deyun Society + devoted dad + adorable kids] The post-marriage story of a thirty-something man and his young wife. See how Jiuhua, the doting dad, expertly handles the kids, and how this total daughter-obsessed father spoils his children, treating his son and daughter differently. 16Reads8.4Score214d adds
- 44 Love at First Sight at the Deyun Society 德云社之一见倾心 [Signed] The day-to-day life of an all-around academic genius who masters all kinds of skills in his dreams and rises to fame. I get better every month. What should I do? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Daydreaming: Zhang Yunlei Falls in Love with You 白日做梦之张云雷爱上你 Because Zhang Yunlei tapped his finger, the two of you happened to meet... If this weren't a dream, I wouldn't have written it without at least a peanut to snack on~ This story is purely a dream. If anything seems familiar... no, that's absolutely impossible! This is just for entertainment. Please don't confuse the story with the real person! (P.S. The author's writing is limited, so please don't be mean if you don't like it.) 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Deyun Society: Meeting You Was Meant to Be 德云社：遇见你就是你 The story of He Jiuhua, a thirty-something veteran of Deyun Club, and the sister of Fan Xiaotang! A slice-of-life story, just written for fun. Enjoy it, but don’t take it as real life! (There are lots of liberties, a powerful golden finger, and plenty of wild ideas, so please don’t take it too seriously.) 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Zhou Jiuliang: I’ve Turned Over a New Leaf 周九良：从了良了 The story of Li Shuhan and Zhou Jiuliang. “Being with you feels like walking a long, long way and finally coming home.” “Choose one person and spend your whole life with them. Your heart may flutter in an instant, but finding peace in someone is what lasts a lifetime.” 4Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 48 Deyun Society: He’s My Husband 德云社：他是我老公 Zhang Jiuling is all smiles onstage, but offstage he is a living King of Hell. As the imposing eldest senior brother of the Jiu generation, he scares people into keeping their distance. Everyone says he is not easy to handle, but Yuan Yi is the one person who is not afraid of him. “Good morning, Brother Jiuling!” “Brother Jiuling, are you buying flowers today?” “Brother Jiuling, you’re the handsomest!” Nobody could figure out how this girl dared to approach him. Zhang Jiuling was puzzled. “Aren’ 193Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 49 The Second Master's Little Darling Wife 二爷家的小娇妻 Hong Zijin, the daughter of Er Yuehong in the tomb-raiding world, transmigrates to a parallel universe after an accident involving a peace-lock pendant. Through it, Hong Zijin meets a certain someone. They come to know each other, meet, fall in love, and stay together. 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Deyun Society: The Beginning of Deyun 德云社：缘起德云 [Complete] A must-have Deyun Girls' guide to Deyun Society, with Brother Zhan accidentally written into the story too. The second male lead isn't bad either! It follows Deyun Society's real timeline, so you can see its history, though some parts are true and some aren't. Deyun Girls will understand. When it was serialized on Weibo, it coincided with so many things involving Brother Bian, from his outfits to the songs released. It suddenly made me feel like I knew some inside secrets. Deyun Girls 86Reads—Score314d adds
