Novels like Under the Influence of Dopamine
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- 1 My Performance Review Is Livestreamed to the Entire Internet 我的绩效面谈是全网直播 My performance review was livestreamed across the internet 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Wicked Commander of the Guochao PR Department 国潮公关部的恶女司令 [Women’s growth + workplace ensemble + team spirit + niche professions + comeback and face-slapping + business warfare] “I’m not fighting tooth and nail to win. I just refuse to accept defeat.” Yan Yue is a formidable career woman known as a “villainess.” She leaves a fashion magazine to become PR director at DOM, a streetwear brand rooted in Chinese culture. Despite the title, she’s actually a one-woman department. She thought she could ride the wave of a new era, but reality turns out to be no 9Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 3 What Do I Do If I Can't Afford to Retire? 不够钱养老怎么办？ What if you don't have enough money to retire? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Addicted to Admiration 仰慕成瘾 ▏Top Tech Expert ▏VS ▏Newcomer to the Workplace ▏ Xu Linfei was ambitious to work for one of the country's top tech companies. Unfortunately, she didn't qualify to apply, but she was determined to give it a shot. Mu Jinzhou was an executive vice president at a publicly listed company, a leading expert in technology. He had built a minimalist world through reason, while life and emotions remained an untamed wilderness. Xu Linfei pursued him out of admiration, but inadvertently awakened emotions 32.7kReads8.7Score4.1k14d adds
- 5 They Sent You to Experience the Mortal World, but You Went to Reform the Workplace 让你红尘历练，你去整顿职场 After presiding over the Qingwei Sect’s Hall of Discipline for three thousand years, the stern and impartial Immortal Luo Tian, Li Dengxian, was banished to the mortal realm by his master to learn about human nature, because he lacked tact. System: “Host’s emotional intelligence score detected: -999. Initial occupation locked: food delivery rider.” From then on, the mortal realm had a delivery rider with a very unusual style. An old woman suffers a heart attack and collapses? He casually uses im —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Ice Blue 冰蓝 (Completed) An urban tale of men and women, with two shameless, strong female leads. Na Qiao and Qian Lichuan, the “Deadly Beauties” who made a splash in the investment world. They are powerhouses at work, but their personal lives are full of setbacks. After losing her marriage and her job, Na Qiao went on a trip to clear her head and, in a fit of spite, gave herself to a man. By a twist of fate, she healed his loneliness... A wealthy young woman from a small town insists on heading north to sta 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Ten-Degree Temperature Difference 十度温差 Moving from a first-tier city to a second-tier one meant a temperature difference of just ten degrees. But moving from a private company to a state-owned enterprise meant a journey of more than a thousand miles. Xu Man had felt lost and wavered... Yet she dared to brave the countercurrent and forge a new path, ultimately finding success and, quite by chance, meeting Mr. Right. 544Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 8 I Just Want to Run an Orphanage, So Why Won’t Everyone Leave Me Alone? 我只想办孤儿院怎么都来纠缠我 Zhang Xiaobei grew up in an orphanage and vowed to change its fortunes. He never expected to find love, wealth, and freedom along the way... [Childhood sweetheart: The soft-spoken girl who was bullied as a child has grown into a stubborn woman.] [Fated love: The senior who fell for him at first sight has found the man of her dreams, and loves him without reservation.] [Classical elegance: The refined, beautiful landlady is moved by his warmth and sincerity.] [Cold and aloof: The icy CEO’s heart 252Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 At Thirty, I Was Forced to Sign a Marriage Contract 30岁，被迫签下一纸婚约 It has been six years since Lin Dan graduated from college. After the holiday, she once again drags her suitcase from her rural hometown, changing buses several times and crossing mountains to reach Beijing. She lies down in her tiny rental room, finally able to rest her exhausted body, but then a message from her mother arrives: “The young man your cousin-in-law introduced you to seems nice. Make sure you talk to him more. You have to get married this year. I can’t take the gossip in the villag —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Company Said, 'Cut Pay to Save Jobs.' So I Counted Who Got Laid Off 公司说“降薪保岗位”，我统计了被裁的都是什么人 The company said, “We’re cutting pay to save jobs.” So I tallied up who got laid off 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Dan Shuyi's Office Werewolf Game: From Invisible to Queen of the Rules 单书意的职场狼人杀：从隐形人到规则女王 Shan Shuyi’s workplace game of Werewolf: from invisible nobody to queen of the rules 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Dan Shuyi: You Can't Afford My Name 单书意：我的名字，你们买不起 Shan Shuyi: You can’t afford my name —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 I Turned My Boss's Empty Talk into ASMR 我把领导的废话做成了ASMR I turned my boss’s empty blather into ASMR 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Perfect Offer 最佳Offer [Idealistic Career Consultant vs. Realistic Consulting Firm Partner] [Two Strong Leads + Bickering Couple + Realistic Workplace + Industry Elites + Episodic Stories] [The author is a veteran HR professional. Years in the field, thousands of resumes, and countless interviews have taught her one thing: choosing the wrong career can really ruin your life!] I’m about to graduate from college, but I can’t even fill out a resume. What should I do? My marriage has failed, and after eight years as a ful 186Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 15 An HR Diary HR日记 [A sharp and capable HR manager vs. a wise, deeply devoted CEO] [From a newcomer at a major corporation to a seasoned HR professional, this is a thoughtful look at how women can make their mark in the workplace! Career first, romance second, with a moving and realistic story free of melodrama. 1v1 + devoted to each other + workplace drama] What kind of people does the workplace need? Who can stay undefeated at work, and who will leave in disappointment? Su Yun and her husband, Xue Zhong, went fr 165Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 16 The Law of Arrogance 傲慢法则 [The Law of Arrogance, Everyone Is Evil] Threatening the rich is like taking their lives; challenging the poor’s worldview is like digging up their ancestors’ graves. The basic rules of this world have never changed. Yu Huanxi firmly believes that if you’re not sitting at the table, you’ll end up on the menu. In the past, she was Fengcheng’s top “freelance tour guide and scalper.” She could swallow her pride, start a group brawl, and shamelessly refuse to back down. Now she’s the lowest-ranking 454Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 17 The Tenderness of My Natural Enemy 天敌的温柔 Jiang Zhuxi is a rising star in the workplace. She believes in hard work and playing by the rules. To survive in a complex professional world, she relies on her expertise and resilience. Even if you’re her senior, if you break the rules or exploit loopholes, she’ll deal with you swiftly and without mercy. Zhang Min’er, a self-made founder, is different. She rose to success in business through tact and ruthlessness. You could call her an old witch to her face, but if you can be of use to her, she 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Fate-Reversing Manual 逆命宝典 A young man facing a midlife crisis, with nowhere left to turn, happens upon an extraordinary opportunity on a rooftop. He steps back into the workplace, rises through the ranks, and eventually reaches the pinnacle of power. But is that really the end of the story? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 I'm the Only One at the Company Actually Following the Stupid Orders 全公司只有我在认真执行愚蠢命令 I’m the only one in the whole company actually following the stupid orders —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 I'm the Grand Prize at the Company Annual Gala 公司年会的特等奖是我 I won the grand prize at the company’s annual party 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Company Made Me the Fall Guy, So I Livestreamed a Law Lesson and Sent Them to Prison 公司拿我顶罪，我直播普法送他们坐牢 My Company Made Me Take the Fall, So I Livestreamed a Lesson in the Law and Sent Them to Prison 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The No-Overtime Association 不加班协会 The No Overtime Association —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Hormones Can't Read 荷尔蒙不识字 The first time Zhao Mu met Han Yan, he looked at her with a teasing smile. “You’re the third person to bring me documents in the past two weeks. Didn’t your boss tell you whether you’re here to deliver paperwork or bring a little warmth?” “Guess what happened to the two before you?” Later, Zhao Mu watched as Han Yan learned to drink with clients, learned to smoke, learned to handle social engagements, yet never once crossed the line or asked him for anything. Until the two of them got drunk that 3.7kReads8.2Score39514d adds
- 24 My Years in Guangzhou 我在广州这些年 A thought crossed my mind as I watched from the side: Ma Man was twenty-two, such a wonderful age, still a young woman dreaming of beautiful love. I, on the other hand, was long past the age of romantic fantasies. I once had a beautiful love of my own, but that was all in the past. I did feel fond of Ma Man, but I didn’t entertain any fantasies. Or rather, I no longer dared to. 33Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 25 The Villain's Lackey Is Still Breaking Up CPs Today 反派狗腿今天也在拆CP On her thirtieth birthday, Shen Yinong finally made vice president. Then she had a dream: she was the villain’s lackey in a novel, the one who broke up the male and female leads, and eventually got thrown out on her ear. Out of work? Not a chance. Anyone who stood in the way of Shen Yinong’s career ambitions would get run over. Until she ran into Pei Zhijian, her secret crush from ten years ago. The good news: he was a major client! The bad news: she didn’t recognize him after seeing him three —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Loved Ones in Leshan 乐山亲人 A man from the post-70s generation who made his way in Shenzhen, he was part of a group known as the “Lion Legion.” After leaving an executive position at a publicly listed company, he began a nerve-racking entrepreneurial journey. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck without warning, costing him his family, his car, and his home. Overnight, he was back to square one. During his darkest days, he met Juan, a woman from Leshan, and found true love again. Together, they began an ordinary yet extraordi 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 27 I Once Flew Thousands of Miles for You 为你，我曾飞越千万里 Before being sent to Africa, An Qi imagined endless grasslands and vast starry skies. After arriving, she found a struggling economy and lawless streets. On top of that, the exhausting workload and monotonous life made her want to find an excuse to quit every day. Then, because of one person, she fell in love with this city far from home... This story is dedicated to all the girls who still believe in love! (One man, one woman; both devoted to each other; a sweet romance with no angst) 234Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 28 The End of Bad Luck 倒霉尽头 “Hi, I’m the man you slept with last night.” When Ji Yunyun saw the WeChat message, she nearly dropped her phone. Yesterday had been the worst day of her life: someone stole her project proposal, her boyfriend cheated on her, and her nemesis suddenly became her boss. That night, she went to a bar to drink her troubles away, then stumbled home in a haze. When she woke up the next morning, she found herself in the bed of a strange man. She thought she could keep the whole thing buried, until he me 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 One, Two, Three, Take Your Seats 一二三儿，请对号入座 In this world where values had gone mad, Xu Yiyi was like so many women in marriages today, trapped in a miserable, abnormal relationship that was like being widowed while still married: she left home but didn't divorce. Her turning point came after she greedily enjoyed the pleasures of being with Luan Han, a college student in his early twenties. Then she unexpectedly ran into her first love, Song Ning, who had “come back from the dead,” and paid a price for it. The appearance of her first love 126Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 30 The Book My Mom Burned, I Wrote Again 那本被我妈烧掉的书，我写回来了 When I was fourteen, my mom said, “If you don’t do your homework, I’ll burn your books.” I didn’t wait for her to do it. I piled all my homework on the kitchen floor, doused it with oil, and lit it myself. As the flames leapt up, she stood beside me chopping vegetables. Her knife thudded against the cutting board, once, twice, three times. She didn’t stop me or scold me. She didn’t even look over. That was the first time I spoke with fire. Later, while I was away, my whole class signed a petit 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Vanity Fair: Complete Edition 名利场(全集) 441Reads9.2Score10114d adds
- 32 Goodnight, Mr. Fei 吻安，我的费先生 Ren Jia'er always thought of herself as a modern woman who put her career above love, until she met Fei Lingnan. Fei Lingnan despised office romances. He thought anyone who looked for love at work had a pig for a brain, until Ren Jia'er came along. “My boss says I seduced his best manager and told me to quit,” Ren Jia'er said, feeling wronged. “Um... why do I feel like I'm the one who seduced you?” Fei Lingnan replied with a smug grin. “I've seen shameless people, but never anyone as shameless a 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 She Is Above the Clouds 她在云端 Love or career: which would you choose? In the financial hub of the 21st century, known as the age of paper gold, everyone thinks they’re just one step away from success. Jiang He is a coolheaded, perceptive girl from an ordinary background. Through her own hard work, she gets a foot in the door at a prestigious securities group, while her other foot steps into the elite social circle of upClass. With keen insight and ability, she presses on along a thorny path, yearning for success and dreami 43Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 34 Twenty Years of Marriage 结婚20年 The familiar hurts of marriage, the casual disdain, indifference, and manipulation... They have the power to wear away even stone, drop by drop... Watch as three middle-aged couples, Chen Zhu and Fang Wenqing, Hong Chunying and Ji Changhua, and Ren Yan and Yu Bin, fight their way out of their emotional dead ends... 865Reads8.1Score10314d adds
- 35 Fitness Legend: Building Muscle, Becoming King 健身传奇，逐肌成王 Jiang Mo, an internet-addicted young man crushed by life, finally awakens the Bodybuilding System! From a scrawny gaming addict to the boss of the gym, from getting chased around by Scarface to taking down the entire criminal underworld! He forms a team with the gym's five beauties, crushes injustice with muscle, and sweats his way to the top! This is a high-octane bodybuilding legend about a weakling beating the odds, chasing his dreams one muscle at a time, punching bullies and kicking dirtbag 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Life After Marriage 婚后余生 Zhang Han's best friend seduced her husband. Then, while Zhang Han was heartbroken and miscarrying, her friend stole her chance at a promotion! What do you do when life hits rock bottom? Naturally, you seduce the hot young man who took your position, dump your cheating ex-husband and your backstabbing best friend, and watch them regret it while you live life on your own terms! 628Reads9.2Score10414d adds
- 37 My Heart’s Journey 我将心缘游 A somewhat realistic story featuring a hero and an ambitious heroine. It tells of waiting for love: he guards the country, while I protect our little home. We can’t see each other often, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Driven by her love of fashion design, she promotes traditional culture, with each travel route introducing the daily lives of ordinary people. Qi Jian knew from childhood that he had a rich, adorable little wife-to-be. His promising father had brought him along with gifts —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 How to Live with Mental Illness 精神病的活法 In 2021, my mental health started to deteriorate. After taking medication for five years, I developed bipolar disorder, and I feel like I’m falling apart more and more. I’m writing this book just to give myself something to do, something to keep me going. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Tempest in the Business World: A Game of Gratitude and Revenge 商海风云：恩仇之局 Jiang He and Hu Kai were college roommates, sharing the bunk bed in their dorm. After graduation, they started a business together. Both fell in love with Chen Hong, but her heart always belonged to Jiang He. As their company grew, tensions arose between the two men. Hu Kai framed Jiang He, forcing him to leave the company, then used underhanded means to marry Chen Hong. Jiang He faked his death and fled to the United States. Decades later, the company Hu Kai took over has become a nationally re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Imperfect Winner 不完美赢家 “Beauty is a sin. Ambition is armor.” Lin Luo'an is a “black lotus” who clawed her way up from a small county town. She saves herself time and again, climbing higher step by step, crossing class barriers to become a renowned crisis PR queen. She knows how to turn accusations back on their accusers and trample her enemies underfoot. Until she meets Shen Keyu, who is even more pragmatic than she is. Shen Keyu clawed his way up to become a rising elite. On the surface, he seems bland and harmless; 538Reads7.3Score10414d adds
- 41 A Workplace Beauty: Lin Qian’s Brilliant Journey 职场丽影：林浅的璀璨征途 [Women's Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Realistic + Everyday Urban Life + Bittersweet, Then Sweet] Lin Qian is 33 this year. Though she was born into an ordinary family, her determined nature helped her overcome every obstacle and establish herself in a top-tier city. She has a respectable job, a sensible son, and a husband with whom she gets along well enough. She thought life would continue steadily along like this, but she never expected fate's wheels to quie —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 This AI Is No Ordinary One: It Directly Rewrites Fate 这个AI可不简单直接改写命运 This AI is no ordinary tool. It directly rewrites fate. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Summer Words, Autumn Harvest 夏言秋实 The main story is complete [Reunion After Years Apart + Secret Crush + Wealthy Family + Two Powerful Leads + Campus Romance] Both leads are each other's first and only love. Xu Xia thought a secret crush was just something that belonged to youth. Once the college entrance exams were over and everyone went their separate ways, love would be no more. She never imagined that the light of her secret crush would shine on her, as she sparkled in her own field. “Xu Xia, I like you. Would you be with 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Rise Up, Professional Rose! 逆袭吧！职业玫瑰 [A comeback! A workplace rose strikes back from the brink!] “Once I get into grad school, will my life finally be stable?” Lin Yue stared at her acceptance letter, feeling lost. Her best friend Su Yao fought her way into a major corporation, only to face harassment from her boss, have her proposal stolen, and become everyone's scapegoat! “New hires are supposed to drink with clients?” Su Yao sneered, recording evidence. One whistleblower letter went straight to the chairman's office! Lin Yue gav 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 After Discovering the Goddess's Secret, I Lured Her Into My Trap 发现女神的秘密后，我诱她入局 After discovering the goddess's secret, I lured her into my trap. 993Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 A History of the Death of Idealism 理想主义消亡史 [No transmigration], [No cheats or System], [Realistic], [No feel-good wish fulfillment], [Deep-dive into the inside story], [Scheming] Medical investment is an obscure industry with a lot of hidden complexities. Yan Hui is a professional in the field, as well as an idealist. But as time goes by and circumstances change, his life and work gradually slip beyond his control. (A song will be included in the author’s notes for each chapter. It will relate to the chapter, directly or indirectly, obje 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 She Uses AI to Take Down Workplace Deadbeats 她靠AI：手撕职场老赖 Urban workplace + empowering female lead + AI golden finger + workplace comeback + taking down deadbeat debtors + working-class underdog makes good + light comedy + workplace survival guide Duan Xiaomo clutched her crumpled 500 yuan and stared at the expired pickled vegetables HR manager Wang Meili had thrown at her. She was close to tears with rage. After two years of overtime and taking the blame countless times, was this all her severance was worth? And they still wanted her to sign a trap of —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Real Life: A Middle Schooler's Journey as a Writer 真实人生：一个初中生的写作路 A real life, a painful past: I grew up poor and frail, plagued by illness. At fifteen, I dropped out of school and began pursuing my literary dream at home. After having my work rejected time and again, I finally saw my first-ever piece published. It also became the last thing I ever published in print. Then I turned to the internet and began my journey as a web novelist. 21Reads8.0Score214d adds
- 49 There Is No Winter in Shenzhen 深圳没有冬天 There Is No Winter in Shenzhen 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 After the Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, My Boss Knelt Outside My Door 年终奖取消后，老板在我家门口跪下了 After the Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, My Boss Knelt Outside My House 5Reads—Score—14d adds
