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- 101 What Should I Do If the Household Guardian Spirit Comes Knocking? 被保家仙找上门了怎么办 Liu Yang, a web-novel writer who spends all his time at home, heads out one evening to grab something to eat and encounters a supernatural incident. Just as his life is in danger, he’s rescued by a handsome, aloof man with an absolutely stunning face. It turns out he’s descended from the family guardian spirit once worshipped by Liu Yang’s ancestors! The little immortal is gorgeous, but he eats like a horse. What’s Liu Yang supposed to do now that he’s latched on? Watching the balance in his Tao 67Reads—Score—Shelves
- 102 Mad Brutal: Keep Your Hands Off His Beauty 疯批暴徒：禁止觊觎他的美人 [Dual Male Leads + Supernatural Crime Investigation + Two Powerful Leads, Sweet Romance + Rekindled Love + Flirtatious Tension + One-on-One Romance + Happy Ending] (A vicious and dangerous man who absolutely dotes on and fiercely defends his beloved top X a beautiful, strong yet tragic, equally dangerous and alluring sickly beauty bottom) Everyone knows that Team Leader Qin of the Xia Bin Supernatural Control Bureau is not someone to mess with. He may smile at you on the surface, but deep down, 46Reads7.9Score—Shelves
- 103 After the Wrong Bride Was Stolen 抢亲抢错后 [Dual male leads, crime-solving, loyal-dog bandit × county magistrate, one-on-one romance, happy ending] A gang of vicious bandits holds sway outside Jingyue County. Yuan Xie has just taken office as the new county magistrate, and on his very first day, the bandits abduct him to their mountain stronghold... Afterward, the bandit chief explained, “Sorry, we grabbed the wrong person.” To make amends, the bandit leader had no choice but to come down the mountain and serve as the magistrate’s bodygu 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 104 The Black Rose of the Major Crimes Unit 重案组之黑玫瑰 My new novel, Nightwalkers: Who Killed Him?, is now online! It's another criminal investigation story, so if you're interested, come check it out! Some wounds look minor, which makes them all the more serious; they're almost impossible to notice, which makes them more dangerous; they seem imaginary, which makes them even more persistent. These wounds leave a sorrowful scar in the heart, a bitter taste that we can't shake off for a long time. * A detective and a forensic doctor join forces, pains 320Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 105 In the Darkness 在黑暗中 “There's always a pair of eyes watching you, in the dark, when you least expect it.” This novel explores a very ancient philosophical paradox: the Ship of Theseus. According to an ancient Greek legend, the people of Athens preserved the ship Theseus had sailed as a monument. But as time passed, its rotting wooden planks were gradually replaced until not a single original plank remained. Was it still the same ship? Crime investigation, mystery, two equally matched leads. Pairing: Shen Liufei x Xi 20Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 106 Special Incident Investigation Bureau 特殊事件调查处 Yu Qinglin, an Air Force colonel from a wealthy family; Wu Hongxuan, a director who can take a life with one glance and save one with the next; Wei Liran, born into a mysterious family; and Wanqi Qingxia, a beautiful and brilliant student… When this group gathers at the Special Events Investigation Office, one bizarre case after another follows. Why do the bones inside a living person vanish in an instant? Why do strange corpses appear out of thin air? What is the truth behind it all? 38Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 107 The Dawn Investigation Unit 黎明探案组 [Brain-teasing cases with a new mystery in each arc + two male leads + fast-paced + ensemble cast] (A criminal investigation captain × a psychological profiler) If you’re here for pure mystery cases, give this one a try ^ω^ “We pursue more than just the killer. We also seek the light that existed before evil twisted it.” Zhou Xuchuan is a cold and decisive criminal investigation captain, skilled at spotting clues in the details of a crime scene. Ji Lin is a brilliant psychological profiler who c 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 108 The Truth That Cannot Speak 不会说话的真相 A crime thriller with two male leads Police captain Qin Nian x forensic pathologist Qi He Freud said, “Human beings have two fundamental instincts: the instinct to survive and grow, and the instinct to destroy and kill.” Good and evil struggle within the human heart, and the crime scenes we face are the result of that struggle. A blade slices through, revealing the secrets hidden in a corpse. “Uncover what lies beneath appearances, trace how events unfolded, restore the truth, and uphold justice 1.8kReads8.7Score253Shelves
- 109 Cheongdam Supernatural Affairs Office 清潭灵异事务所 Legend has it that vengeful ghosts haunt Longhua Wetland Park. After sending one final photo, my cousin Chu Rui’an vanished without a trace here. … My name is Chu Yan’an. I used to be just an ordinary photographer. I ventured into Longhua Park at night to find Chu Rui’an and nearly lost my life. There, I met Qin Shu, the head of the Qingtan Paranormal Affairs Office, with phoenix-like eyes and an otherworldly beauty that defied gender. The female ghost on Red Bridge, the swarms of water ghosts 3.4kReads8.9Score754Shelves
- 110 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score194Shelves
- 111 When a Transmigrated Little Ghost Detective Meets a Two-Faced Prince 当穿书小诡探遇上双面王爷之后 [I dug a hole and never filled it. Serves me right for having to fill it myself.] [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + solving cases + two-faced prince + political intrigue] A wisp of green smoke rises, and every injustice in the world is brought to an end. A mere novelist dares to leave plot holes unfilled, slacks off whenever the story reaches an important part, and even ignores readers begging for updates. Well, look what happened: for some reason, he transmigrated into his own unfini 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 112 Parallel Lines 3 平行线3 A psychiatrist accused of murder goes missing, but the police discover that a mysterious figure is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Are they helping the suspect escape, or setting someone else up to take the fall? A bizarre car crash that appears to be an accident unravels the mystery of a mountain disaster from three years ago, or perhaps reveals a premeditated murder... A woman’s corpse appears after a rainy night. The strange scent left behind and the butterflies fluttering nearby are u —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 113 Under Investigation 正在调查中 A trial spanning twenty years. Every rose that appears marks a soul’s passing. Between the sins of the dead and the sins of the killer, who truly deserves to stand trial? Chaos and mystery intertwine. Choices: right or wrong, one step toward the abyss, one step back to the human world. I want you to do this willingly! In the past, Xie Lin wanted them to disappear together. Now he has finally escaped his shackles, because so many people fought to carve out a way for him to survive. Xie Lin and Li 446Reads8.7Score104Shelves
- 114 Flowers Bloom from Withered Bones 枯骨会生花 [Detective vs. Forensic Doctor: A Powerful Duo] A murder takes place in Yi'an City, and the Municipal Public Security Bureau forms the "611 Task Force" to investigate. Shen Yubai, a prickly, proud, and fiercely self-respecting head of the criminal investigation team, joins forces with Pei Yanche, a specially appointed forensic doctor who seems cold on the outside but is warm within and has a serious double standard. Together, they gather evidence and solve cases. Their growing rapport and mutua 218Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 115 The Vast Hunt 茫狩 [Dual male leads + criminal investigation + sentinel-guide + two powerful leads + episodic cases + happy ending] [The aloof police captain Lu Lin vs. the cool, reserved psychological profiler Shen Yanxi] Lu Lin and Shen Yanxi meet by chance. He thinks it is just a brief encounter, only to discover that they have become colleagues. After Shen Yanxi joins the team, a string of serial murders rocks the city. The mastermind remains hidden in the shadows as psychological battles unfold and danger c 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 116 Parallel Lines 2 平行线2 The night before her wedding, the bride vanishes without a trace. She is later found at a neighbor’s house, with a man’s corpse lying beside her. Shu Qingyang and Fu Baiyun, who came to attend the wedding, immediately join the investigation, but the key clue lies with a rabbit... A viral singer is found dead by the roadside. Before his death, he had suddenly begun studying theology. The eerie crime scene bears no trace of evidence, while the Qiao family, now squarely in the crosshairs, sends out —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 117 Criminal Investigation: My Boyfriend Has a Mental Illness 刑侦之我的精神病男友 [Two male leads, criminal investigation, devoted love, dissociative identity disorder, mutual devotion, a young woman who jumps from a building, a corpse kneeling upright, insects falling from an air conditioner…] Qin Ye, a doctor with dissociative identity disorder, returns to the country to search for the cause of his illness. Through a series of coincidences, he meets Mo Ze, the star of the criminal investigation team. The two engage in a subtle battle of wills, testing each other until they 142Reads—Score—Shelves
- 118 A Glimmer Becomes Sunshine 微芒成阳 (One-on-one romance, two male leads) A gentle, restrained, highly educated chief researcher and forensic doctor vs. a crude, uncultured captain with a thug's temperament Xu Shiju, captain of the Strategic Support Team, is inexplicably demoted. After loudly cursing the team's incompetent interns, he gets a notice: “We've assigned you a highly educated postdoctoral deputy captain. Tone down the thug act.” The thug in question: “...” He wants to see what this highly educated postdoc can actually do 351Reads—Score103Shelves
- 119 The Heart of the Hunt 猎罪之心动 Using the characters from Under the Skin as inspiration, this story imagines Shen Yi’s past without repeating the original plot. He and Du Cheng join forces to seek the truth in a tense and dangerous investigation full of unanswered questions. Along the way, they both slowly begin to realize how they feel about each other. One ends the turmoil of falling in love alone and bravely lays his feelings bare! 176Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 120 Mystery in a Small Town 小城谜案 A death case brings to light the past of educated youths sent to the countryside many years ago, a mystery surrounding someone’s identity, and an unsolved headless case... Piece by piece, the truth emerges. Facing pressure from powerful business magnates, Zhou Zhimo presses on and uncovers the truth... 8Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 121 After the Big Shot Is Reborn, He's Short on Money 大佬重生后他五行缺钱 [Ancient-to-modern transmigration + fortune-telling and metaphysics + crime-solving + contrast comedy + defending the country and breaking formations] In his previous life, metaphysics expert Luo Yuanbai followed an unorthodox path but died for his country. Reborn in a new life, he gets caught up in one baffling case after another. The government gives him a concealed identity and makes him an associate professor on a geological survey team. He digs one hole after another without saying a word. 288Reads8.4Score114Shelves
- 122 The Ancient Detective 上古神探 In Nancheng, where the three realms intersect, paranormal cases abound. A living mummy drains every flower in the city. Buried beneath the blossoms is a maiden in ancient dress, who wants to send them to the Ninth Heaven and become a flower fairy. White pearls bless the kindhearted, while black pearls turn people into mutated catfish. How can the curse be broken? An entire child's skeleton is embedded inside a “living” doll called the Pearl in the Palm. Is it love, or obsession? Nangong Tian, an —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 123 The Web of Sin 罪网 Evil is like a tightly woven web, and I am the one who patiently unravels it, drawing out its threads one by one until the true face of sin is laid bare… 9Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 124 K-Line K线 On Nan Yikai's first mission, he saw the target they were impersonating doing something shameless in the living room. All he wanted was to blow the guy's head off, while the old bastard watched with great interest and even said he had no taste. How could he put up with that? 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 125 Major Crimes Unit 188 188重案组 A suspenseful mystery set among the wealthy, featuring two strong male leads. It just finished, so it only has a 6.8 rating. The story is great ^ - ^ Don't worry about the score; it's slowly climbing! Mystery and crime-solving + family power struggles + handsome rich men A criminal investigation captain + a campus heartthrob and forensic doctor: a suspenseful crime-solving novel with two strong leads. One is Chen Siting, a privileged young man born with the world at his feet, yet deeply concerne 876Reads7.8Score175Shelves
- 126 Unwarranted Guilt 罪无妄 *Zhou Wang × Wu Fangbo Obsessive novelist × captain of the criminal investigation squad A screw-up with a death wish who could keel over at any moment, the bottom × a big, loyal dog of a veteran cadre, an unstoppable workaholic who never backs down from a fight, the top That wasn’t the dawn. It was a shackle grown in hell. A speechmaker who fell and died, a corpse rotting in the sea. Look up at the sky: is the weather really fair and clear? A novelist socially ostracized, a mastermind watching 1.1kReads8.9Score225Shelves
- 127 The Dawn-Dusk Line [Crime Investigation] 晨昏线【刑侦】 Someone set Jiang Chen up on a blind date. The match supposedly had a stable job, graduated from a top university, earned a big-tech salary, and was beautiful, fair-skinned, and tall. Her only requirement was that her partner be busy with work, preferably staying away from home every day. Someone set Wen Jiayue up on a blind date, too. The CEO was so socially anxious that he relied on his assistant for anything that required speaking to someone, so he didn't dare ask too many questions. He only 1kReads8.7Score148Shelves
- 128 Twin Evidence of Guilt 双生罪证 [One-on-One, Two Male Leads + Strong Leads + Criminal Investigation + Forensics + Crime + Overpowered + Jack-of-All-Trades] Devoted, icy criminal investigation captain VS high-IQ, yandere forensic pathologist “Captain Shen,” he said, wiping the blood from the corner of Shen Tingbai’s mouth. His fingertips lingered on the other man’s trembling Adam’s apple. “When you lunged at me just now...” Shen Tingbai suddenly yanked open Jiang Linchuan’s collar, his bloodied teeth pressed against the man’s 264Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 129 The Captain Is Once Again Being Won Over by His Little Wolf 队长又被他的狼崽子攻略了 This story features two strong leads, mutual devotion, and mutual salvation. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel + two police officers + multiple cases + equally matched leads + sweet romance Younger man with a secret crush + one-on-one, both virgins (not a baby, not a crybaby, not a yandere, and not feminine in personality. If you like those types, please move on. I’m tired of inexplicable bad reviews.) “Good in the kitchen and the drawing room” + “A little devious” + “Spoils his brother 743Reads8.7Score103Shelves
- 130 In Search of Silk 寻丝 A criminal psychology consultant suddenly arrives at the Hankyung City Branch. Su Shang writes a six-character rejection: “This person has a bad personality.” Director He: “And yours is good? Go ask your subordinates!” That night, the more Su Shang thought about it, the more he felt he must have lost his mind. An unrequited crush didn't mean he had to do something so pathetic. Ji Wangchuan: “I don't know what counts as handsome, but to him, Su Shang looks decent.” Su Shang: “I don't remember cle 1.1kReads8.9Score146Shelves
- 131 The Demon-Breaking Scholar 破魔书生 [Theatrical Demon Hunter + High-IQ Yamen Adviser + Strong Leads + Mystery and Horror + Comedy + Solving Cases and Catching Ghosts + A Little Angst + Lots of Sweetness] Jiang Jianshi was a demon hunter who slayed demons and caught ghosts. By chance, he met Lu Qingyin, a yamen adviser who judged people by their hearts and didn't believe in ghosts or gods. To escape pursuit by evil spirits, Jiang Jianshi hid in the Fufeng County Yamen. Through a series of strange cases, he and Lu Qingyin came to kn 65Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 132 Undercover Detective on the Killer’s Trail 暗探追凶 (No System, pure deduction, no female lead, somewhat graphic, mind-bending twists and turns) The darkest corners of human nature harbor the most unspeakable evil in the world. Serial dismemberments, near-perfect high-IQ crimes, and a depraved pervert addicted to mutilating corpses. One bizarre murder after another leads to a fated nemesis... A deeply cunning psychiatrist and an upright, principled police captain join forces to uncover the thought-provoking truth behind these bizarre and baffling 758Reads8.2Score143Shelves
- 133 Why Is There Always a Murder Case Around Me? 为什么我身边总有命案 A sudden string of serial killings shatters the peace of Ronghua City. Ren He gets caught up in the case by chance and nearly loses her life, but Chen Jingxiu arrives in time. Ren He sets her sights on the man. “There’s an art competition. Can I paint you? If I win the prize money, I’ll give you half.” Chen Jingxiu: “I’m not interested.” Ren He: “Come on, I’ll give you all the prize money.” Chen Jingxiu: “I’m not interested.” Ren He: “Please, Professor.” More murders follow, but with Chen Jingxi 235Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 134 Angels Vs. Demons 天使vs恶魔 Crime investigation, deduction, dual male leads, rekindled romance Just as Mu Tingzhou became head of the Special Investigations Division, cases began pouring in. Bizarre deaths, suspects who seemed to have no connection, and a mastermind lurking in the shadows. This is a battle between angels and demons. Will an angel with broken wings become a demon? 205Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 135 Walking Through the Smoke of War 走过硝烟 *Both leads are devoted only to each other!! A fated romance!! Equally matched!! Yuan Xin: “I was born into comfort, yet I’ve never known a single day of happiness.” Yuan Xin, deputy head of the criminal investigation squad in Liaohai City, is decisive and spirited, and famous for working himself to the bone. Zhuang Xingchen is a criminal psychology expert with extraordinary talent and a hidden identity as an undercover agent. How will he face his former love? Dark hands reaching out from the sh 237Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 136 False Guilt 伪罪 [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 252Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 137 Has the Little Boss of Team Lu Solved a Case Today? 陆队家的小祖宗今天破案了嘛 [The Ice-Cold Captain vs. The Genius Rookie, Daily Life Babysitting on the Criminal Investigation Squad and Heart-Pounding Cases] Lu Chen is the ace of the city bureau's criminal investigation division. Born into a prominent family and exceptionally capable, he has no patience for the slightest mistake. A new intern, Jiang Yu, has just arrived at the bureau. Word is that the director personally pulled strings to get him in. Lu Chen furrows his brow and lays down the law, impartial and stern: "Yo 1.2kReads6.8Score131Shelves
- 138 The Psychic Forensic Pathologist 通灵法医 Lin Mo is twenty-six, an internationally renowned forensic doctor and criminal profiler. Not only does he keep company with the dead, he can also hear their voices. What truths lie behind one cruel, bizarre case after another… 270Reads6.6Score107Shelves
- 139 The Days I Spent Solving Cases in Ancient Times 在古代探案的日子 [A devoted, super-sweet romance; no misunderstandings, just solving cases] Modern forensic pathologist Shen Xian'an transmigrated to Beiyang and was doing just fine as a low-ranking county magistrate. She spent her days solving old unsolved cases, collecting her monthly salary, and enjoying a little wine. Life was comfortable and easy. Then one day, an imperial edict suddenly summoned her back to the capital, where she was ordered to investigate the Crown Prince's murder alongside the Third Prin 234Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 140 The Ghost Face Artist 鬼容师 Zhang Fan has an ordinary name, an ordinary face, and some decidedly unusual troubles. He's a gay man kicked out by his family, and he has one especially extraordinary ability: he can see ghosts. Nangong Yu is the youngest son of the fabulously wealthy Nangong family. His parents and older siblings dote on him, and he has a face so stunning it's almost demonic. Compared to the havoc he wreaks on his family every other minute, coming out is nothing. “We didn't stop loving each other. We just didn 165Reads8.4Score101Shelves
- 141 Report, Ghost King: Your Heavenly Master Is Running Wild in the Underworld 禀告鬼王，你家天师在地府杀疯了 Synopsis [Metaphysics + genuine celestial master, young heir to a wealthy family + immortal romance + the family dotes exclusively on him] Wei Xiu died in his previous life while trying to save all living beings. He transmigrates with all his cultivation intact. Mo Bingyi, the eldest young master of the wealthy Mo family in Xiangcheng, is in critical condition. The family needs to find the illegitimate son who has been away for seventeen years so they can have him donate his liver. Young Master 9Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 142 This Was Supposed to Be a Runaway Pregnancy, So Why Am I Running with Body Parts? 说好的带球跑怎么变成带尸块跑了 [Top x 2 Male Leads + Low Fantasy + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Case-of-the-Week Mysteries] It may have started with a rumor heard secondhand, a torrential downpour, or a dream of glory that stirred a question in his mind. Seeking an answer, he turns to his mentor. His mentor says nothing, but invites him to play Go. Two hours later, Chen Zhi wins by half a point. His prize is the right to enter the world and seek the truth. His mentor sighs: This is the path you chose for yourself. Fro 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 143 The Azure Hound's Guide to Exorcism 苍狗捉妖录 A young Taoist from a small temple on Mount Xuanhu descends from the mountain to save the world, contending with people and battling ghosts. Strange illnesses, vengeful spirits, and a lifetime of trials finally teach him that what truly needs saving is the human heart! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 144 Criminal Investigation: The True Culprit 刑侦：罪案真凶 [Detective team leader + criminal profiler + two equally formidable leads + episodic cases + suspense] A string of throat-slashing murders catches the criminal investigation team off guard. Two victims appear in just two days, and a criminal profiler arrives to help the team solve the case... During the final investigation, they suddenly discover a hidden case behind these crimes. Photos unrelated to each case keep appearing, and they eventually learn that these seemingly irrelevant crime scen 897Reads6.7Score100Shelves
- 145 The Captain Keeps Telling Consultant Jiang Cheesy Pickup Lines 队长又在对江顾问讲土味情话 [Quick-tempered, explosive-mouthed Zuan-style top x cool, brilliant, tragic, and sharp-witted bottom] *There’s a group of people in S City. Whenever they gather, one major case after another is sure to follow. Brutal, mysterious murders; bizarre, deranged psychological ordeals; sick, obsessive relationships... Beneath the glamorous surface and behind the bizarre spectacles, what exactly is being hidden? The people who brush past you every day may seem like ordinary passersby, but perhaps eight o 538Reads8.1Score100Shelves
- 146 The Expert Who Just Dropped In Is My Ex-Boyfriend 空降专家是我前男友 The Inquiring Heart series, Book 2: North Lake [Restrained and Self-Controlled × Tough-Talking but Soft-Hearted] [Fictional Setting | Realistic Style | Not Realistic] Older Man/Younger Man | Ensemble Cast | Rekindled Romance | Case-of-the-Week | Both Leads Are Pure H Country, North Lake City, Case Investigation Center. Jiang Yubai didn’t care who was parachuted in to take charge. He sat in the conference room, idly twirling his pen as he waited for the formalities to be over. But he never imagin 11kReads8.9Score2kShelves
- 147 You Are My Causality 你是我的因果律 [Dual Male Leads / Sci-Fi Mystery / Equally Matched Leads / Rekindled Love / Winning Back His Ex / Mutual Secret Crush] [A Brand-New Superpower System · Brain-Teasing, Thrilling Case-Solving] Completed arcs: A string of murders, superpowers running wild, a strange town, the dead coming back to life... Currently serializing: Currents swirl beneath the surface of the Superpowered Individuals' Assembly. What secrets does the legendary Mermaid Island conceal? [Synopsis] A deviation in the laws o 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 148 The Two Heroes of the Jing Dynasty Crack a Strange Case 景朝双杰破奇案 (Two male leads + mystery-solving + transmigration + suspense) When a modern young man transmigrates to ancient times, a journey of solving mysteries begins, filled with political schemes, twisted human nature, and betrayal. As the two work alongside a prince to crack one case after another, they face challenge after challenge and uncover shocking truths. In this world of shifting intrigues, can they uphold justice and find a place to call their own? 97Reads6.3Score105Shelves
- 149 The Portrait Artist's Secret 画像师的秘密 Li Chengkai, a former SWAT officer now working as a police officer, is living like a salted fish: no ambitions, no dreams, no future. The arrival of a tenant who works as a forensic sketch artist stirs up his stagnant life, setting off wave after wave of change. Faced with one bizarre situation after another, Li Chengkai finally becomes certain: the sketch artist doesn't draw people's faces, but their souls. 8Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 150 Criminal Investigation: Daybreak 刑侦：破晓 [Standalone cases + no CP + no System + no golden finger + an unspoken partnership between a forensic pathologist and a serious-crimes squad leader + based on real cases] “We seem to fear the darkness more than we fear the night.” “Beneath this city, ugly human nature, greedy desires, and wicked thoughts play out in secret almost every day. But the night will eventually pass. Before dawn, at the break of day, facing the darkness without fear and overcoming it will be our lifelong mission...” —Reads—Score—Shelves
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