Novels like Ming Xue: The Torchbearer
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- 101 [Who’s the Murderer] The Tenth Negotiation with the World 【名学】与世界的第十次谈判 My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 102 If North and South Were Fate 如果南北是一场宿命 If North and South Were Destined to Be 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 103 Remember, This Is a Dating Show 请注意这可是恋综 A group of handsome young men with high IQs, high EQs, and impressive academic credentials arrive on a secluded island, far from the rest of the world. Think it's a clash of intelligence and brainpower? Think it's a competition between teams and individuals? It's neither!!! Remember, this is a dating show. This story contains a lot of headcanon and original details. It's also a brainchild of fans of the Guys, with a plot that's part true and part fictional. Suggestions are welcome, but please do 202Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 104 Who’s the Handsome One on Detective Academy? 名侦探学院：这个有点帅啊 A young woman transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes Pu Yixing’s older sister, Pu Yixin. As she spends more time with the members of the Detective Academy, she gains many precious things and learns a great deal... 246Reads—Score—Shelves
- 105 Who's the Murderer?: Destined to Be 名学密神：命中注定 [Everyone is single + original male lead + everyone's favorite + sweet romance + love rivals everywhere] Su Jinxi is a wealthy young master with breathtaking looks and countless talents. After an argument with his family, he decides to make it on his own, streaming game mysteries on Bilibili. He also receives invitations to appear on variety shows like The Great Escape: God Edition and Who's the Murderer: Academy. What kind of stories will unfold between him and the others? This is a story w 351Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 106 I’ve Loved You for a Lifetime 我喜欢你，是一辈子的事 Su Yanxing: “Wow! That man is so handsome! His name is Pu Yixing!” Manager: “Didn't you say you weren't doing variety shows?” Su Yanxing: “I don't care. Wherever Pu Yixing goes, I'm going.” Here's a little introduction to the book. It's centered around A Pu and tells a sweet love story. All the members of the academy will appear as friends, though their roles may vary in size. The main storyline focuses on the male and female leads. The heroine is highly intelligent, attended the same school as 703Reads—Score—Shelves
- 107 The Great Escape from the Forest Academy 跳进森林的学院大逃脱 A new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 108 Yuanren: We Met That Summer 院人：相遇在这个夏天 [MangoTV cast fanfic // Original female lead // Romantic tension] Jiang Zhixia: “The rains passed without my noticing spring had gone; only when the skies cleared did I realize how deep into summer we were.” I'm so glad we met this summer. Our story is only just beginning. // Female lead keywords [studying law at a top university // 173 cm // gentle // rational // free-spirited] // Slow-paced, centered on variety shows. Mainly features The Great Escape, Who's the Murderer, and Go Fighting! Land. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 109 [Mystery Club, Famous School] The Wind Was Sweet When I Met You 【密神名学】遇见你时风很甜 [Ensemble romance] [In this story, everyone is single] [No plagiarism or borrowing ideas. Plagiarism will be pursued] A slow-paced, very long, cozy and sweet story Male leads currently include: Pu Yixing / Guo Wentao / Qi Sizhen / Zhou Junwei / Tang Jiuzhou / Shi Kai / He Yuncheng / Cao Enqi / Huang Zihongfan 130Reads—Score—Shelves
- 110 The King's Avatar: Another Possibility 【名学】另一种可能 If you had the chance to get close to them, where would you meet? Maybe you'd work hard together in high school and forge a bond through shared struggles, then compete together in college and see the vast world. Or perhaps you'd meet on a show, from Who's the Murderer and Escape Room: God Edition to Celebrity Detective College, every livestream, Werewolf, and all those outings with friends. In reality, it might feel out of reach, but in this story, another possibility awaits her. One chance enco 143Reads—Score—Shelves
- 111 Mingxue: The Stars Never Fall 名学：星星不坠落 Pu Yixing knew about the butterfly effect, but he had no idea that Zhen Biaolian’s wings could change the course of his life. Detective Alliance + Great Escape + Who’s the Murderer? Academy + maybe some other variety shows. The stars have always shone brightly, but in this moment, one wanted to stop. It thought that perhaps another sky would be better. 42Reads—Score—Shelves
- 112 Mr. Mystery: A Young Wanderer in the Capital 名学：京师少年游 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 113 The Complete Yuanren Series: The Beloved Little Sister 院人全系列之团宠妹宝 Female-oriented, mostly told from the first-person perspective, with multiple male leads, a beloved heroine, and an ensemble cast. Everyone is single, okay? The variety show featuring the cast will be written in chronological order, along with all kinds of little dating and romance stories. If you have any ideas about how you hope things will develop, feel free to tell me in the comments. The heroine, Yun Yue'an, is a first-year German major at Peking University in the Class of 2021. She goes vi 88Reads—Score—Shelves
- 114 Reunited in Dreams, Together Again in the Future 梦里重逢，未来再聚 Hello, everyone! I’m a new writer, so my writing may not be very good. I hope you’ll bear with me. You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel, and I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This story is about a quick transmigration world. The top pays a price to save the bottom, and the ending is rather heartbreaking, though there are sweet moments along the way. The first chapter is a little slow because it mainly introduces the s 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 115 The Great Study and Mystery God: A Love and Rescue Plan 名学密神：爱的拯救计划 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 46Reads—Score—Shelves
- 116 Who Is the Murderer?: I'm the Group's Beloved Star 名学密神：我成了团宠万人迷 Lin Muyao was Zhejiang Province's top liberal arts student, the belle of Zhejiang University, and had an offer to host a CCTV program. But a back injury forced her to put everything on hold. After switching to self-media, one of her videos unexpectedly led to an invitation to Great Escape: God-Tier Edition. She'd only meant to be a quiet puzzle-solving tool, but became the whole team's "brain and heart." Guo Wentao said, "The way you solve puzzles reminds me so much of your time on Who's the Ult 550Reads—Score101Shelves
- 117 Under Currents in Jiangcheng’s Past 江城往事暗潮 “Uncle Fa, looking sharp today! Won some money at the races, did you? Let me send you some slow-simmered soup to celebrate! Number eight! Make sure the soup gets there while it’s still hot!” “Chao, you’re here early! Going to Macau tonight, are you? No problem. I’ll make sure we work all that fire out of you! You’ll be burning with energy, ready to clean up at the tables! Number five! Chao’s a real powerhouse, so give it your all later!” “Ms. Feng, hello… Hey, hey, don’t take advantage of me aga —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 118 Pu Yixing: You’re a Sky Full of Stars 蒲熠星：你似天上繁星 [The pre-marriage arc is complete] A fictional take on the entertainment industry A stunning beauty and a handsome guy with a teenage-chuunibyou streak An unpredictable timeline 166Reads—Score—Shelves
- 119 The Secret of the Academy: You Are My Destiny 名学密神之你是我的宿命 Du Ruoxi is a student at Renmin University. By chance, she joins the filming of the show Secret Chamber and becomes friends with the experts... For female readers, with a System. No conquest. In this story, none of the cast members are in relationships. Sorry, wives of the stars! 253Reads—Score—Shelves
- 120 Mingxue: If We Had Never Met 名学：如果我们不曾相遇 [New book: A School of Mentors: Can Twin Stars and the Academy Crew Conquer the Entertainment Industry?!] Cheng Bojinzhao had just transmigrated to a parallel world when he discovered that he’d become the second-generation heir of a wealthy conglomerate! System: “Hello, Host. I’m your System. Hope you have fun in your new world.” He sat bolt upright, as if startled back to life, and immediately set out to sign Huang Zi and Shi Kai, whose opportunities were steadily drying up. One by one, the pie 82Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 121 Huang Zihongfan: A Promise Under Clear Skies 黄子弘凡：晴朗之约 Childhood Sweethearts + Bickering Couple + Reunion After a Long Separation A sweet romance with absolutely no angst 336Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 122 Escape Room: The Group's Beloved Is a Little Sun 密室大逃脱：团宠是个小太阳 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 123 Mystery and Academia: Fireworks in the Sky 密神名学：烟火升空 Fireworks fade quickly, but human kindness endures. A healing journey on a variety show, starring a sensitive, awkward, socially anxious artist who is slow to read the room. Yan Xuanzhu, the most famous artist of his generation, had always stayed cooped up at home, unwilling to interact with the outside world. After his senior persuaded him, he was packed off to a variety show called Escape the Secret Room. Self-conscious and sensitive, he planned to make a token appearance in one episode and th 13Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 124 Quick Transmigration: Nanbowan, You Are What My Heart Longs For 快穿：南波万你是心之所向 [Signed] [Please do not associate this with the real people] [In this story, they have no girlfriends] [May be out of character] [This is entirely based on fictional settings, not a quick transmigration story] [Each world is independent] From a chance encounter to growing close and staying by each other's side, their paths cross across different times and spaces, beginning a wondrous, romantic love story full of unknown challenges. No matter how many unknown challenges the future holds, at least 347Reads—Score—Shelves
- 125 North and South: A Love That Mends Regrets 南北之了却遗憾的爱 Have you ever had regrets? I have. I once wondered whether I could change the ending if I had the chance to return to the moment I regretted most. In his final days, the person Wen Tao could never let go of had already taken root in his heart. So many of his regrets had to do with him. He wondered: if things had gone differently, would the outcome still have been the same? He didn't know, but he wanted to find out, even if it was only at the end of his life... (Alternate universe! Alternate univ 25Reads—Score—Shelves
- 126 Great Escape and Star Academy: A Love That Knows No Bounds 密神名学：疯狂的长情 My new story is here! You can read my work 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! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 127 Nanbowan's Infinite-Flow Adventures 2 南波万的无限流历险记2 “Mystery Academy! If you're going to do it, be No. 1!” Bringing the entire cast of Who's the Murderer?, The Great Escape, and Who's the Murderer? together to play! Infinite-flow dungeon world! An infinite-flow novel, of course. 116Reads—Score—Shelves
- 128 Escape Room: All I Love Is You 密逃：唯你所爱 Everyone is single in this story. The focus is on Escape Room, with occasional appearances by Detective Academy. An everyone-loves-them character setup. Xu Wanyi's parents divorced when she was young, and she grew up with her grandparents. But they never showed her much affection, either, and Xu Wanyi got used to being alone. That is, until someone came into her life like a ray of light, only to leave with all her love... Without Xu Wanyi knowing, her best friend Luo Weiwei signed her up to ap 73Reads—Score—Shelves
- 129 Peace Beyond the Spotlight 圈外的安宁 The entertainment industry is like a giant dye vat. You enter it wide-eyed and innocent, but as time takes its toll, you see through so many things. At that point, you need someone by your side. Someone outside the industry might be the best choice, but that path is also the hardest. Who knows if you'll be able to stick it out? 95Reads—Score—Shelves
- 130 The Uneven Boy Group’s Growth Plan: Detective Academy 【名侦探学院】不齐男团成长计划 [The Great Detective Academy fanfiction] + [Ensemble cast] + [Showbiz] Big news: after the two idol groups NZND and YCYU, MG Entertainment has finally launched its newest boy band. At the press conference, reporters watched the members emerge from backstage and exclaimed: “Isn't that the god of war who dominated the brain-teaser shows?” “Isn't that the math department heartthrob who went viral on B University's confession page?” “Isn't that the little host who's always following Teacher He aroun 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 131 She Seems a Little Strange 她看上去有点怪 PUBG player Nailin is online ✨✨ (Don't expect a coherent timeline. It's extremely chaotic.) [Featuring: Guo Wentao, running, Xian Moumou, Wang Danniang, Nako, Tony, Lan Cui, Pu Yixing, Tang Jiuzhou, Qi Sichun, Huo Shu, Shao Mingming, Shao Bangzhu, Great Escape, Zhang Renlin, Xu Junshuo, Dong Ge, Xian Chengyue, Tianmeier, Afu, ro7, China Boy, Xin Xiaomeng, Qiangdan Guiji, Yuge Daochu Pao, Baojiansao, Fanqie] [Series 1: The Streamer Sister Has a Lovely Voice Complete Series 2: She Seems a Little S 157Reads—Score—Shelves
- 132 Mystery God: Has the Top Student Joined Showbiz Yet? 密神：学神今天进娱乐圈了吗？ [Mysterious Investigation + Celebrity Detective + Showbiz + Two Male Leads + One-on-One] Also known as: The Little Fox Is Flirting Again Today Two people’s fates crossed in a narrow alley. One was N University’s campus heartthrob, the other Q University’s top student. One lost his heart, while the other… lost face. Afterward, whenever anyone brought up their first meeting, Shi Yuqing would blush bright red, while the other person involved would put on a mysterious expression and say, “That’s a s 258Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 133 Nanbowan's Infinite Flow Adventures 南波万的无限流历险记 “Why is Guadan being so good today? Does he know Daddy's in a bad mood?” Pu Yixing rubbed his nose against the cat's forehead, his voice a little lower than usual. His phone screen was still lit on the coffee table, displaying a message his agent had sent half an hour earlier: “A-Pu, the station has decided to terminate the contract unilaterally...” “Meow~” Guasha had come over at some point too, nudging his elbow with its head. Pu Yixing smiled bitterly and stroked the fluffy fur of his Scottis 501Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 134 Qi Sijun: Have You Played a Board Game Today? 齐思钧：今天你桌游了吗？ As an exceptionally talented host, Qi Sijun noticed that people from many different worlds had been harboring a lot of resentment toward life lately. To help them let it go, he decided to bring them together for board game events, hoping to help every world get along peacefully. 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 135 Academic Variety Show: Prelude to Autumn Morning 名学：秋晨序曲 Everyone is single in this fictional story. Please don’t bash anyone. All events are fictional. Please don’t project them onto the real people. The heroine is a top student, a younger sister, and everyone’s favorite. A sweet romance. An otome-style story, mainly focused on He Yuncheng. There won’t be many variety-show scenes. The filming process will mostly be glossed over. Everyone has already watched the variety shows, so there’s no need to go into detail. The story mainly focuses on how every 81Reads—Score—Shelves
- 136 This Is a Story About a Rock and Money 这是一个石头和钱的故事 “I like him, I love him, and I want to be with him forever!” “But he's not human.” Huang Zihongfan was stunned. “What did you say?!” What do you do when you fall in love with an NPC in a game instance? Don't worry, Huang Zihongfan's tips for winning your beloved over are right here: Step one: Treat him differently from everyone else and make him feel like he's the most special person in the world. Step two: Pour out your passionate, sincere feelings without holding back and make him feel co —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 137 A Little Scaredy-Cat Clings to a Strong Player in a Horror Game 小趴菜在恐怖游戏抱紧大腿 [No CP + not invincible + not a wish-fulfillment story + no System + teamwork] Come on, we’re already trapped in a horror game! If you can’t make it on your own and don’t even know how to latch onto someone powerful, how are you supposed to survive? Do you really need someone to teach you how to find a strong ally? 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 138 The Great Detective: Smoke and Allure 名侦之烟视媚行 Everyone is single in this version, so please don’t complain. Of course, the little sister is the group’s darling~ But she’s also the strongest fighter. Who could say no to a little sister who can act cute and sweet and cook, while also having her combat power hit the max from time to time? (〃ﾉωﾉ) 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 139 Who's the Mystery God: The Campus Darling 名学密神：院内团宠 A derivative story based on the variety shows Mingxue, Escape Room, Run! and other shows featuring the cast. Everyone is single, so please don’t project this onto the real people!!! Please don’t overthink it, since everyone will be doting on the heroine without a second thought. A self-insert romance! A self-insert romance!! A self-insert romance!!! Important things should be said three times. If you don’t like it, please don’t insult me. I’m begging you. You can point out any problems, but plea 349Reads6.8Score111Shelves
- 140 Pu Yixing: Sugar Formed from Falling Stars 蒲熠星：星落凝成糖 [Signed] Human turns into a cat + reunion after a long separation + everyday romance A Pu Yixing self-insert romance, one-on-one, no girlfriends in this fictional setting, purely a dream romance, sweet and absolutely not angsty. The timeline is all over the place, and there are lots of fictional details. Sorry in advance if anyone seems out of character [covering my bases]. At least two chapters updated daily. Memberships and tips unlock extra chapters. 1. A one-month membership unlocks 2 extra 245Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 141 Detective Academy: Countdown to Life 名侦探学院：生命倒计时 [Canon Couple Guest Appearance on Who’s the Murderer] Smiling depression, also known as “smile depression,” is a specific type of depression. If you’re sick, how do you tell everyone you’re not forcing a smile? How do you tell them you’re not pretending to act normal around people, and how do you avoid being treated like an outsider? … One glance from you is all it takes; from dawn till dusk, you’re on my mind. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 142 Secret God of Destiny: We've Always Been Here 密神名学之我们一直都在 A group of top students takes the entertainment world by storm. Academic Credits: Huh? How did these promising students end up like this? Academic Credits: Fine, fine, go crazy if you want. They're our kids, so what can we do but spoil them? A popular young actress suddenly joins the top-student group. While the haters mindlessly attack her, who would have guessed she's a top student herself? Tang Ying: “I want hot pot, barbecue, and milk tea.” Huo Shu: “Let's eat!” Shao Mingming: “Absolutely!” 755Reads8.0Score101Shelves
- 143 Huang Zihongfan: Reunion Is a Romance 黄子弘凡：重逢是场浪漫 “After all the twists and turns, our reunion is a romantic journey” _ Sincere puppy × crybaby kitten [A journey through geography books at first, everyday life later] _ “Little sister is the cutest girl” _Huang Zihongfan “Miaomiao isn’t silly at all. She’s a clever kid” _Pu Yixing “Finally, someone’s calling me big brother” _Shi Kai “Miaomiao, don’t cry anymore. Big brother was wrong” _Guo Wentao “I’m He Yuncheng, an ordinary person who likes cats” _He Yuncheng “Who would’ve guessed the little p 293Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 144 Shocking! I'm Good Friends with the Courtyard Crew! 震惊，我和院人是好朋友！ (There is a CP, but the characters aren't from the reality show. The female lead and the show's cast are just good friends.) Su Miaomiao transmigrated into the body of a C-list actress whose public persona was that of a genius. Her manager, Li Lin: “My queen, I've booked you a variety show. This is your last chance. Be the mood-maker on the show and work on your people skills. The higher-ups say you either move up or leave.” Su Miaomiao: “I'm a new human from the 26th century, with 78% of my bra 129Reads—Score100Shelves
- 145 Great Escape: A Match Made in Heaven 密神：天作之合 “Friendship lasts longer, but I only want to hold her hand.” A sweet, wide-eyed girl who’s a novice at escape rooms × a shrewd, scheming big shot (Also includes other variety shows featuring the crew) [Signed, 9.4] "The fifth season of Mystery Room welcomes a new guest!" The trending topic was soon abuzz with discussion. “From the silhouette, it looks like a girl!” “Oh no! Please don’t tell me she’s just a pretty face!” … “Hi, everyone. I’m Jiang Zhiyuan.” The big-eyed, adorable girl smiled at 32Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 146 Speed-Up Showdown Season: A Young Man Writes of Gentle Breezes 全员加速对战季：少年指尖写清风 The morning sun fell on the boys as they made their way through the busy streets, carrying an air of carefree freedom. The wild mountain wind swept across the boys’ brows and eyes. As if wielding a brush, It wrote of the boys’ victories and glory. All Members Accelerate: 2024 Battle Season. This is mainly about the 0713 friends of the Name Studies team, so the cast won’t exactly match the variety show. Just enjoy the story. I love the guys from the academy. All they need to do is have fun compet 12Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 147 Master of Learning and Mystery: The Group’s Cherished Little Sis Is Off on Another Wild Adventure 名学密神：团宠妹宝又浪飞了 [The story begins with Who's the Murderer 4: Treasure Season. The female lead’s love interest is Huang Zihongfan, though he has very little screen time at first. A sweet girl with a gap between her cute appearance and personality x a cheerful, energetic puppy boy. Please don’t read if that bothers you!] [The senior students aren’t dating anyone. The author just wants to indulge in shipping, and will try to fill in the gaps. There are lots of original details, so please be kind, little darlings!] 300Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 148 Mingxue and Secret God: Zhou Wei’s Happy Days 名学密神：周未快乐 Mainly The Secret Room, with some Who’s the Murderer mixed in. All characters are single, and every plot point is made up. Zhou Wei, a Bilibili creator, gets invited to The Great Escape: God Edition after uploading an escape-room vlog. The moment she accepts the invitation, the gears of fate begin to turn. Pu Yixing x Zhou Wei: Around the World, Wei Star Guo Wentao x Zhou Wei: North Qing Qi Sijun x Zhou Wei: Zhou Du Night Thoughts Tang Jiuzhou x Zhou Wei: Nine Wei Zhou Junwei x Zhou Wei: Zhou Z 251Reads8.4Score101Shelves
- 149 Great Escape 5: Seeking a Boat in the Misty Rain 蜜逃5大神：烟雨寻舟 [Signed] ◎ Charming and playful, Pu Yixing “Don't wither in the darkness, my sunflower.” ◎ Gentle as water, a warm-hearted Guo Wentao “I first saw the rose growing among thorns.” ◎ Thoughtful worrier and mother hen, Qi Sijun “Who would ever listen to all my rambling?” ◎ Adorable, beloved little darling, Tang Jiuzhou “When making a point, he chatters away; when trouble strikes, the tears flow.” ◎ Easygoing and straightforward, Shi Kai “Pretending not to care is the most intense form of possessive —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 150 Everyone Assemble: A Hundred Miles Apart 院人集合：一百里相距 4–125/Great Escape Room 138–144/Who's the Murderer 175–244/Super Nova Games 248–290/Who's the Murderer 3 293–Volume 2, Chapter 11/Offer 2 12–33/Super Nova Live 34–End/Who's the Murderer 3 First, I want to apologize to all the characters. I'm sorry! Next, I want to apologize to the characters who were replaced. I'm sorry! Finally, I want to apologize to the shows, the behind-the-scenes crew, and everyone involved. I'm sorry! About the story: I'll start by writing some variety-show segments and se 983Reads8.3Score108Shelves
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