Novels like I Must Be Seeing Things: The Internet’s Most Hated Actress Became an Olympic Champion
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- 51 A Genius Girl and Her Perfect Boyfriend 天才少女与完美男友 In a parallel world beyond the spotlight, she isn’t the unstoppable “Little Demon King,” and he isn’t the spirited “Big Head.” They’re just two ordinary teenagers. She’s bright, clever, sweet, and adorable; he’s a wealthy young man, sensitive and insecure. They meet by chance in a library, where she “helps” him. He falls in love at first sight, but his shyness keeps him from getting to know her. Later, by chance, he learns which university she hopes to attend. He changes his ways and studies wit 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 This Is Where We First Began 这是我们最初的开始 This is probably a little slice-of-life story about two people who grew up together: an athlete and a researcher who bring honor to their country and shine in their respective fields. People's Artist Xin says, "Young lady, who are you here to see? I don't think I heard you just now." The guy with the big grin walks over, chuckling. "I'm here to see you." He says, "Brother Xin, Brother Long, this is my wife." 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 I’m Here, and I’ll Always Be Here! 我在,一直都在! When they’re together, it’s the most beautiful, hard-fought youth! I want to give them every beautiful moment and every little happiness. Please don’t read too much into it! They’re definitely a hundred times sweeter than what we get to see! 36Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 54 You Missed the Parent-Teacher Meeting, but You’re at the Olympics? 开家长会你不在,你在奥运会? [Ensemble Cast + System + Web Novels + I’ve Run Out of Ideas] Homeroom Teacher: Chen Yun, how can you, as a student, not show up for the parent-teacher meeting? Chen Yun: The parent-teacher meeting is for the heads of the family. What’s it got to do with us students? Homeroom Teacher: Mrs. Chen Yun, where on earth has that boy gone? Chen Yun’s Mother: He... he’s at the Olympics right now... Crowd: ??? Chen Yun: Anyone want a Huazi? 727Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Table Tennis: From School Sports Day to the World-Dominating Demon King! 乒乓:从校运会,到世界大魔王! [Reborn + table tennis + invincible + bringing glory to the country] Reborn and returned to the start of the century in a parallel world, Zhang Yang finds the entire Huaxia men’s table tennis team reeling from an unprecedented blow! After years without a major title, Huaxia’s men’s team faces doubts from around the world! Determined to have no regrets, Zhang Yang fights once more for the table tennis he loves! From school sports meets to city middle school leagues, and then the National Middle S —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Destined to Meet Again! 定重逢! “You promised we'd be together for a lifetime. Don't leave me halfway through.” “You are where I belong.” Set in 2031. They parted because they didn't want to hold each other back, but after all their twists and turns, they still ended up together. Please don't conflate this with the real people!!! If you spot anything wrong, tell me and I'll fix it. Everyone is welcome to read. 5Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 57 Table Tennis: Following Zhang Cang'ao to Continue China's Glory 乒乓:师承张藏獒续写国乒荣耀 I love Zhang Jike!!! I also feel sorry for what happened to him. This book depicts the current state of table tennis, while giving some recognition to players who aren’t as naturally gifted. It helps readers learn the rules of table tennis and understand how hard players work to win trophies... Famous Chinese national team players are given aliases, while lesser-known players use their real names. My surname is Zhang, the Zhang of “arrogant.” The protagonist, Zhang Wuchen, begins his journey int 100Reads—Score1014d adds
- 58 Unconditional: Dong Ge Fanfiction 【无条件】东哥同人文 A Fang Zhendong fanfic. The characters and details are not fact-checked. It has no connection to the real world, so please read it as an alternate-universe story. Both leads are athletes, and the story centers on their teammates. The author doesn’t understand table tennis, so all the technical descriptions are fictional. Pure self-indulgent dream-girl fanfiction. Please keep to your own corner. 53Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 59 A Table Tennis Encounter 乒乓相遇 As a professional table tennis player, Ruan Man has always known she carries more than just her own love of the sport: she also bears the honor of her country. She started learning table tennis at five and worked her way onto the national team. Though the road was hard, she never once thought of giving up. Playing her best and bringing glory to her country has always been her goal. One day, the team paired her with Jiang Zheng for mixed doubles, and they competed together in tournaments around t 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 I Signed Up for Math Olympiad Prep, So How Did I End Up at the Olympics? 说好报奥数,怎么给我干奥运了? Lin Yu is a high school senior with a talent for math. His mock exam score was about ten points short of the Tsinghua cutoff. When he learned that entering an Olympiad could earn him extra points, he signed up. He never expected the Olympiad he entered to be the Olympic Games, not a math competition! Just then, the System issued a mission! “Congratulations, Host, on successfully entering the Olympics. Stage mission unlocked: The more gold medals you win, the more points you’ll earn.” Lin Yu star 21Reads6.1Score1614d adds
- 61 Bound to the Nation’s Fate: From the Start, I Play an Olympic Champion 绑定国运,开局扮演奥运健将 At the Olympics of All Races, the useless Yang Yun enters the competition. Want to cheat? Watch me crush you with my skills! Want to cause trouble? Sorry, you’re not even worth my time. Want to change my nationality? I’ll wipe your country off the map. Tech blockade? Watch me pull out a 3-nanometer lithography machine and nuclear batteries... A war? Sorry, my satellite laser missiles are already itching for action... Public opinion? Ha. Whoever dares defy me, I’ll wipe out their country with a s 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Book Transmigration: Beating Up the Little Tyrant Today 穿书:今天暴打小霸王 After watching the Paris Olympics, Baoxue was so furious that she decided to read a novel to calm down. She came across one with Qiu Siyue as the heroine. Its cringe-worthy scenes made Baoxue want to wash her eyes out, but she couldn’t stop scrolling, wanting to see just how outrageous it could get! It made her so angry that she passed out on the spot, without even getting the chance to give the book one star. When she woke up, she had somehow become eight years old. Who’s that? Wait, is that Qi 65Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 63 Starting Over at Thirty-Four: The System Helps Me Turn My Life Around 三十四岁重启,系统带我逆袭人生 At the request of my dear readers, let me make this clear: no male lead, no male lead. The heroine shines all on her own! At thirty-four, Lin Wan had achieved nothing. She worked overtime every day and still couldn’t save any money. Then a System fell from the sky and sent her back to age fifteen. Back at the turning point in her life, with the System’s help, she began her grueling comeback. First in her grade? Done. Olympic champion? Got it. Top scorer on the Gaokao? Taken care of. With a rebor 180Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 64 Table Tennis: When I Return, the World of the Sport Will Tremble 乒乓:当我重返球坛世界为之震颤 (Rebirth + System + Inspirational + Table Tennis + Sports Management + Romance. Lots of foreshadowing and mysteries. What puzzles you earlier will make perfect sense later.) Zhang Xiaotian died in the year she was loved most, in the year she fought hardest against fate, and in the year she struggled most to pursue her dreams. Yet in the end, she never got to see the long-awaited, most glorious day of all... The System let Zhang Xiaotian be reborn. When she repaid the System for its help and retu 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 At the Top of Badminton 羽网之巅 Following in the footsteps of the great players he saw in recordings of the National Middle School Badminton Tournament, He Ning worked hard to get into Zhishan Middle School. But when people recognized him as someone who had competed against middle schoolers and won back in fifth grade, he seemed deeply uncomfortable. Then, in a later match, he left everyone completely flabbergasted... What was the truth behind He Ning's past achievements? How would he astonish everyone with his performance fro 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Long Admired 钦慕已久 “I’ve admired you for a long time!” “I want to spend the rest of my life with you, year after year!” A chance encounter brought them together. They faced many things hand in hand, and at last began their sweet, affectionate life together… 218Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Fan Xing by Your Side 樊星伴你左右 Female lead Ye Jinxi: (“Jin” suggests beauty and splendor, symbolizing the colorful life she shares with Fan Zhendong and the shining moments they experience together. “Xi,” like the tides, is regular yet powerful, hinting at her steadfast and resilient companionship.) I learned a little table tennis in elementary school and once came first in the school. For various reasons, though, I eventually lost touch with the sport. I really like Dong-ge. The more I learn about him, the more my heart ache 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Anonymous Love Letter!! 匿名情书!! The two have secretly been in love with each other, but neither dares to reveal their feelings. Careful testing of the waters, unmistakable favoritism, and an intense push and pull... After Paris, oh~ My dear readers, here's my new book~ Come take a look! If you have any suggestions, please share them. I'll make changes~ 34Reads—Score214d adds
- 69 Him and His Little Doubao 他和他的小豆包 This story is adapted by the author from the real-life timeline! The details are entirely fictional! Please don't read anything into the real people involved. This is just for fans to enjoy in their own little corner. This is important, so I'll say it three times: the details are entirely fictional, the details are entirely fictional, the details are entirely fictional! Only Shatou stand on opposite sides of the table. Whatever their relationship may be, they are destined to meet at the top. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Young Star of Chinese Table Tennis 国乒小将 Xu Tang: Shasha, let’s go to the national team together. Sun Yingsha: Sure. Zhou Yunfan: Hey, what about me? This is not only a novel about sports and competition, but also a story about family, friendship, and self-discovery. It portrays the joys and sorrows a child experiences while growing up, and reveals the peace and beauty of rural life. Nurtured by family and friendship, the child bravely pursues their dreams and gradually grows into a more independent and resilient person. This book is s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Quick Transmigration: The Competitive Champion 快穿之竞技冠军 [Sports competition + quick transmigration + the System stays in the background] Nanxing usually grows at an altitude of 2,700 meters. He, whose name is Nan Xing, is a sprinter with exceptional athletic talent. But fate was cruel: before he had even turned sixteen, he was killed at the scene of a drunk-driving accident. 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 The Capital’s Crown Prince Ignites Youth with the Fire of Table Tennis 京圈太子以乒乓之火,燃青春之名 In the bustling capital, there was a highly celebrated young master, Lu Yushen. Born into the most powerful family in the city, he had enjoyed endless wealth and luxury since childhood. But Lu Yushen wasn't some spoiled heir who cared only about having fun. He harbored a burning dream of playing table tennis. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Shasha’s Number One Fanboy 莎莎的头号站哥 Almost all of Shasha's fans know that she has a superfan who follows her around and takes photos. He's famous for the quality of his photos, and he goes to every one of Shasha's matches. Every time, he carries his “big camera” and sits in the front row. Whether it's greeting her at the airport or watching her matches, you can spot him at every one of Shasha's public appearances. Most importantly, this fan is not only tall, but also a fierce defender, often on the front lines fighting antis. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Hello, Athlete 你好,体育生 Sweat poured out, pain endured, and every step pressed forward, all for the finish line. The athletes striving on the track are a testament to the hardship that goes unseen behind the scenes. Everyone is ordinary, yet extraordinary. The unyielding, ever-renewing spirit of sport is our foundation and our faith. After weathering countless trials, let us live up to our youth. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Little Ball Storm: The Soul of Table Tennis 小球风暴:乒乓之魂 My new work is out! Come 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! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 I Started Dead Last, Then Became the Fastest Man in the 100 Meters 起跑垫底的我,成了百米飞人 His reaction time off the starting line was always a fraction too slow. When the starting gun fired and everyone else shot forward, he was still crouching. Everyone said, "Jiang Su, you're not cut out for running." Then a dark-faced coach from the county sports school blocked his way on a battered bicycle and said, "Those feet of yours are a gift from heaven. Whether you use them is up to you. If you do, I'll coach you." No System, no golden finger, no miraculous stroke of luck from the heave 134Reads—Score10414d adds
- 77 Chinese Table Tennis: Never Underestimate a Champion’s Heart 国乒:永远不要低估一颗冠军的心 Lin Fan transmigrated back to his middle school days in 2003 and awakened the Super Algorithm Table Tennis Master System, setting off on a path to the pinnacle of the sport. Congratulations on unlocking the beginner’s gift pack: Rank A Skill Card: Invincible Forehand Power Drive Rank A Skill Card: Lightning-Fast Direction Change Rank S Skill Card: Overlord Twist One Overlord Twist, and it was like a general drawing his sword, unstoppable. The whole world rose to its feet for me! Liu Guoliang: “I 209Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 78 A Universe Forty Millimeters Wide 四十毫米的宇宙 At five, when she first picked up a table tennis paddle; at twenty-two, when she won Olympic gold in the women’s singles; at twenty-four, when she completed the Grand Slam; at thirty, when she retired; and at thirty-one, when she became a coach. At every moment, she was entirely in control of her own life. 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Sprint: I Crush the Five Kings of the 100-Meter Dash! 短跑,吊打百米五虎! Su Shen’s younger cousin, Su Yue, transmigrates back to the 2012 college entrance exam physical test and unexpectedly obtains the Sprint Dominator System. His cheat-powered life begins with a perfect score on the physical test! Watch him sweep all before him at the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Asian Indoor Championships... Please continue to the main story... 37Reads6.8Score514d adds
- 80 Reborn, I Became a Swimming Legend 重生后我成为泳坛传奇 (Sports competition + swimming + top student + everyone's favorite + the couple's relationship is confirmed in the extras) In her previous life, Lin Xi was an ordinary person whose future seemed to stretch plainly before her. But though her life began ordinarily, it ended in a blaze of glory: at age thirty, on the day she was promoted, she saved a young girl and died in a heroic act... Before closing her eyes, she hoped her next life would shine differently and make her parents proud. Reborn at 245Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 81 A Swimming Prodigy? Actually, I’m a Fish 游泳天才?其实我是一条鱼 Swimming × Coming of Age × Ensemble Cast × System A swordfish wakes up to find that she has become a human girl named Xu Can, and that she has an unreliable System assigning her uncertain tasks. “Where are my gills?” “Why do I have to wear clothes?” “I’m a fish, so why do I have to learn how to swim?” “Humans… aren’t so bad, actually.” Xu Can is socially anxious and dislikes interacting with people, but under the influence of her teammates Du Guangye, Ning Yangyang, Tang Tianyi, Qin Ge, and oth 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Fan Zhendong: Table Tennis and Your Heartbeat 樊振东:乒乓与你的心跳 A fictional story about Fan Zhendong and an original female protagonist. Please don’t take it as fact. In the world of table tennis, Fan Zhendong’s name is already renowned. Yet behind his brilliant career lies a little-known secret: his coach, a young and mysterious woman named Xia Lanxin. A descendant of a family of table tennis players, Xia Lanxin grew up under her father’s strict training and became an outstanding player herself. But a twist of fate led her to become a coach, determined to t 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The Road Less Traveled 少有人走过的路 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 56Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 84 The New Girl’s Diary of Pursuing Dongdong 空降少女的追东日记 A fanfic about national table tennis player Fan Zhendong. Everything in this story is fictional. Please don’t conflate it with the real person. This is just for fans’ enjoyment. [Genius newcomer who moves like a mad rabbit × mature, steady kung fu panda] [Secret crush + romantic tension + happy ending] A mutual journey of love between a male and female team athlete After the 2012 World Junior Championships final, no one else could ever catch Lin Nian’an’s eye. She had been in love with him for e 11Reads7.1Score514d adds
- 85 Reporting In: King Dongdong Has Arrived! 报告:咚咚大王到! A new work is here! I hope you'll come read it on Tomato Novel and enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 5114: Circulation 5114之环流 Purely fictional, please don’t read anything into it!!! The timeline is set in the present, in 2028. The story begins after the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Chuqin embarking on a long journey to win back his wife. Yingsha’s love is passionate but restrained. She fears Chuqin’s feelings for her aren’t pure enough, while Chuqin hesitates to make a decisive move. They waste time pining for each other until the next Olympics, when they finally confirm their feelings and win the only “championship” that 6Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 87 Olympics: Sprinting God, Track and Field System from the Start 奥运:短跑之神,开局田径系统 [Olympics + sprint champion + bringing glory to the country + feel-good growth story + one heroine] Not your cup of tea? Please don't read! Now, let's welcome our multi-time Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meters, World Championships and Diamond League Grand Slam-winning sprinter, Lin Henan! Lin Henan represents an entire era: an era in which he alone led Chinese sprinting to glory! When we were young and naive, we thought Chinese sprinting was strong. Only when we grew up did we understand 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Are Athletes the Worst Students? Unlock the Genetic Lock! 体育生是最差学生?基因锁,开! Chen Dian transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a high school senior and student athlete. In Huaguo, where academic credentials are everything, the sports entrance exams are notoriously difficult, with a low pass rate. Training also takes time away from studying and hurts students’ academic scores. Schools and teachers value academics over athletics, calling student athletes the worst students. Fortunately, Chen Dian unlocks his genetic potential and gains a god-tier physique. His traini 1Reads—Score314d adds
- 89 This Is Our Most Beautiful Beginning 这是我们最美好的开始 They are both members of China’s national table tennis team. From being unknown to finding themselves in the spotlight, they have always been there for each other. I want to write about the beautiful years of their youth. (This is purely for entertainment, so please don’t take it seriously or read it as a claim about the real people. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.) 50Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 90 A Ball Retriever Joined the Table Tennis Team 乒乓球队来了个捡球的 The female lead doesn’t play ball. The story observes the team from her perspective, with both leads pursuing their own careers, encouraging each other to keep moving forward as they swim together until the sea turns blue. At first, I planned to tell the story through multiple plotlines, but the public discourse is so chaotic these days that I started having second thoughts as I wrote. I’m focusing on the main plot now. Thanks for reading! 308Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 91 The Nation's Sport: The Brave Are Invincible 国球之勇者无敌 With a passion for table tennis, the spirited young Yang Hao gradually makes his way into the professional ranks. But he soon discovers that the road to becoming a professional is far from smooth. It is full of pressure, injuries, rivalries, farewells, and even betrayal. Can his passion and drive carry him through it all and take him to the top of the world? Follow the journey of a boy who loves table tennis as he overcomes every obstacle and becomes his best self! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Racket in My Left Hand, Fighting Against the Light 左手持拍,逆光阴而战 [System]+ [Parallel World]+ [Table Tennis]+ [World Champion] Lin Ran, a table tennis prodigy, suffered a severe injury to his right hand in an accident, ending his career. His family members also died one after another in accidents. Just as he began to regain hope, he was reborn in a parallel world as a twelve-year-old. Here, his parents were alive and well, and his little sister was lively and adorable. But Chinese table tennis had fallen into decline, sinking to the world’s third tier. Worse s 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 I Took a Summer Job, and Now You Want Me to Compete in the Olympics? 我就做个暑假工,让我参加奥运? After taking a summer job, the protagonist, Lin Yu, catches the attention of the government and is ordered to compete in the Olympics to atone for his wrongdoing. I only wanted to earn money at a summer job so I could go to college, then give back to society after graduating. Sure, competing in the Olympics is another way to give back, but why do I have to go to the Olympics just because I took a summer job? 26Reads—Score1014d adds
- 94 Chinese Table Tennis: Staying True to Our Roots and Fighting for Our Country 中国乒乓:秉初心,为国战 [Sports, table tennis, System] Ding! Welcome gifts received: S-Rank Reverse Tomahawk, A-Rank Backhand Quick Rip, A-Rank Long Rubber Flick Ma Yunjie: With the System’s help, I’ll sweep the world. Wang Lei: My god-tier short game is second to none. Yang Ming: My serves are unbeatable, and I have the Yang-style counterloop. National team head coach: I’m not worried about the three of them competing overseas. They’ve hardly ever lost. Ma Long: They’re teammates I can trust, and also my greatest riva —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Bright Days of Youth, Before the Curtain Falls 青春不散场时光明晃晃 This is the story of Shasha and Toutou: a story about making the most of your youth, staying brave and determined, and pursuing your dreams with all your heart. The road to your dreams is never smooth, but the hardships are what make success all the more meaningful. This is entirely a fictional story inspired by how much I like them, so please don’t read anything into their real lives. Seriously, don’t read anything into their real lives. Don’t read anything into their real lives. I’m not a grea 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 The All-Around King of Sports 体坛全能天王 Want to become a versatile sports superstar? Link your bank card to this System! As long as you pay, this System can help you get stronger fast and reach the pinnacle of success in world sports! Other people's Systems help their Hosts make money, but Wang Fei's System is a money pit that keeps asking him to pay up. What should he do? Asking online, it's urgent! 578Reads7.9Score10714d adds
- 97 The Pearl of the Track 跑道上的明珠 Cheng Xuan unexpectedly transmigrated to 2009, back to his high school days. In his previous life, after Su Shen ran 9.83, he wanted to celebrate with someone, but there wasn't a single compatriot by his side. The sight cut Cheng Xuan to the heart. After transmigrating, Cheng Xuan was determined to lead Chinese track and field to greatness. He wouldn't just make one person stronger; he would raise all of Chinese track and field from weakness to strength, standing on the world's top tracks and co 597Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 98 Go, Chinese Table Tennis! Let Me Become My Own Glory! 国乓!让我成为我的荣耀!! Set after the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Dragon Team becomes a coaching staff, while Big Head and Shasha successfully claim the top spot in all three events, becoming Grand Slam champions! The heroine is an ordinary woman. After being reborn, she follows in Big Head and Shasha’s footsteps, growing more determined with every step as she realizes her own worth in life. She finds her dream and catches up to the light she has been chasing! With the help of a System, an ordinary person’s dream co 48Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 99 Chinese Table Tennis: Who Does the Little Tyrant Want to Play Today? 国乒:小霸王今天想打谁 (Complete) The little kid Liu Guoliang held in his arms while watching Zhang Jike compete in 2010 turned out to be the youngest little terror on the Chinese national table tennis team, capable of sweeping the Three Musketeers of the team. Time passed, and that child grew up. Hailed as the future queen of Chinese women's table tennis, she was just a little too rebellious. Every day, she was either looking for someone to challenge or playing a match. The team members were at their wits' end. Whene 42Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 100 Ping-Pong Twins: No Dating Within the Team 乒乓双子星:球队禁止内部消化 Dual male leads, 1v1 Two “little tyrants” arrive at the national table tennis training camp: Jiang Xingye, whose game is as nimble as the wind but whose antics are maddening, and Lu Shang, whose attacks are as fierce as fire despite his sweet, well-behaved face. Since they were six, they have been rivals on the court. One calls the other a “braided girl,” while the other curses him as a “mad dog.” Even training camp can’t keep them from bickering. Fate insists on sticking these sworn enemies tog 173Reads—Score—14d adds

















































