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- 151 Dream of Snow in the Mortal World, Sea of Clear Skies 红尘雪泥晴海梦 A cool exterior hides a burning heart in this extraordinary man; a fair-skinned female employee stands out with her striking presence; a successful, confident real estate tycoon is shrewd and domineering; a seductive actress is consumed by insatiable desire; a ruthless financial magnate revels in extravagance; and a flight attendant moves between the wealthy and the ordinary. In this tumultuous world, among men and women caught in the currents of life, how could love be the only story? Amid the 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 Growing Up Again: Embracing the Child Within 重新长大：拥抱内心的小孩 Will your childhood heal you for life, or will you spend your life healing your childhood? If you had the chance to go back to your childhood, what would you do? This is a collection of stories about ten adults weighed down by painful pasts. A retired kindergarten principal opens an “Adult Kindergarten” for grown-ups. Among its students are all kinds of people with psychological struggles who can’t adapt to the adult world: a young mother with a three-year-old child, a shut-in in his twenties wh 3.9kReads9.6Score90114d adds
- 153 Love in a Twisted World: A Tangle of Love, Fate, and Comebacks 错世恋：爱与命运的逆袭纠葛 Love Across Worlds: A Twist of Love and Fate —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 An Ordinary Person's Unordinary Journey Through Life 平凡人不甘平凡的人生路 An ordinary person’s life has its occasional ups and downs, but where does a life without guidance lead? After three years working in a factory, a twist of fate sends him into real estate brokerage! He grows immensely proud after enjoying some of the real estate boom. But after the tide goes out, how will he face the decline and deal with family, love, and friendship? This is your story, and it’s mine too. So I’ve heard... 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 Breaking the Bottom Line 打破底线 In the eyes of others, he has it all: an executive title at a branch company and a happy family. But he also has plenty of secrets he can’t let see the light of day… A routine audit at the head office becomes the turning point in his fate… 14.1kReads8.2Score68914d adds
- 156 Real Men Don’t Cry 真男人不哭泣 Dedicated to all men facing a midlife crisis. May there be a Ye Qianyu in your life, silently loving you for twenty years. May you meet a Lu Manman and find a turning point in life. May everything you wish for begin to appear and come true the moment you open this book. Real men don't cry. Keep going! At thirty-five, Xie Nanshan hits rock bottom. He loses his job, his marriage falls apart, and he is saddled with massive debts. Every step takes him closer to despair. He is maliciously bann 18Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 157 The Black Diary 黑色的日记本 I'm a reporter. By chance, I stumbled upon a death. The victim: Zhao Man, female, 22, a visual communication student at C University. Who killed her? The truth can never be buried by death. A black diary gradually reveals the answer... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 After Becoming a Landlord's Daughter, I Was Forced to Marry the Prince 穿成地主千金后，我被王爷逼婚 [Historical romance + transmigration and comedy + getting rich + devoted couples + sweet romance + everyone’s favorite] After a single misstep sent He Qingwan tumbling off a cliff, she transmigrated into the body of the He family’s eldest daughter, a wealthy landowner’s unmarried old maid in the Wu Dynasty. With a loving father, an affectionate mother, and doting brothers, she enjoys a carefree, comfortable life. Unwilling to live off her family, she’s determined to make something of herself. Sh 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Meeting Chen Yu 遇见陈宇 Tired of over-the-top dramas? Try this modern romance based on real experiences, with no System and no contrived drama. While picking out a bracelet for her best friend, Lin Xue meets Chen Yu, a cheerful, sunny programmer. The two weather life’s storms together and make several good friends, earning the nickname “The Seven Swordsmen.” The seven of them travel to Gumu Village, where one mishap follows another along the way. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Untamed Heart 心野 [Mutual firsts, one-on-one romance + medicine + two top students + sweet romance + happy ending] Mu Zi is the third generation of a medical family. Her maternal grandfather is a leading neurosurgeon, and both her parents have made names for themselves in medicine. She is a medical student at Z University. Ye Jiashu comes from a complicated family background. Quiet, brilliant, talented, and strikingly handsome, he is the aloof campus idol of Z University's School of Engineering. A few important 4.8kReads9.3Score59214d adds
- 161 A Working Girl’s Life Through Wind and Rain 打工女孩的风雨人生路 In the 1990s, a wave of migrant workers swept across the country, and countless young people left their hometowns for the big cities. The dazzling neon lights of the metropolis conjured one fantasy after another, while burying the youth of so many. Longing for a fresh start, the naive young Zhou Jie joined the great wave heading south. From getting a factory job to running away, from falling on hard times to fighting her way forward, she had to tread carefully at every step. She thought that a 259Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 162 Picking Sweetness 摘甜 Urology “plumber” × intern doctor * Yue Qi first met Luo Jingbei at the hospital at two in the morning. He was strikingly handsome, with a refined, comforting face that still held an imposing, heroic air. A chunky platinum chain peeked out at the base of his neck, hinting at his wild, unconstrained nature. She worried that a doctor like him might be... “Not very capable.” Who could have guessed he was a doctor with outstanding ethics and superb skills, a bona fide prodigy? * When Luo Jingbei fir 111Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 163 The Long Summer 悠长夏季 The quiet, secluded town of Guanhai welcomed two strange young men one after the other. From then on, the monotonous life of an eighteen-year-old high school girl was filled with laughter… But all good things must come to an end, and eventually they had to leave… Many years later, they unexpectedly met again, but everything had changed… 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 Life Is but a Dream 人生如梦 After his business failed, all the people around him kicked him while he was down. Even his wife did something that enraged him. From then on, he worked tirelessly to grow stronger, build a thriving business, and make a name for himself. 27.3kReads8.5Score1k14d adds
- 165 Urban: Marital Desire 都市：婚欲 [Urban life + romance] Cheng Yang once had a stable, happy family. But after his wife went away on a business trip, her friend Li Xiaoya came to him and revealed his wife's secret, setting off a chain of events… 5.6kReads7.6Score41214d adds
- 166 His One-of-a-Kind Tenderness 他的独家温柔 [Cool, strong-willed university student vs. mature, steady older man] [Age gap + deliberate pursuit + romantic tension + sweet love + fatherly boyfriend] At first, it was just a calculated approach with ulterior motives. Later, she got what she wanted. Song Qingwan couldn’t understand it. She wasn’t the first woman to pursue him, but she was the only one who succeeded. She didn’t believe he hadn’t seen through her intentions, but he was more than happy to go along with them. She asked him why he 34Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 167 The Distance of Love Is Just Right 爱的距离刚刚好 Yu Kai saw the morning light streaming through the skylight fall across Qi Ji's face. Her eyes lowered slightly, and her long lashes veiled them like a mist. Her smooth forehead, straight, graceful nose, and faintly upturned lips formed a delicate, alluring profile in the sunlight. With her gaze lowered yet oblivious to everyone around her, she walked briskly past Yu Kai toward the South District office, her steps light but purposeful. A breeze followed in her wake, lifting her shoulder-length s 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 168 A Little Story About Helping My Sleepless Girlfriend Learn Math Formulas Through Hypnosis 女朋友失眠催眠学数学公式小故事 A little story about a girlfriend with insomnia, hypnotism, and math formulas —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 A Lonely Journey in Middle Age 中年孤独之旅 A class reunion brought the family's crisis to a head. Unable to bear a dull life whose end she could already see, Du Xinyue finally left after her son finished the college entrance exam. Xu Hao, who had grown accustomed to that life, couldn't handle the devastating blow. He, too, left the city of heartbreak, hoping to start a new life. Will they meet again? I hope they can. 2Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 170 I Found My Nemesis as a Roommate, and Our Quarrels Turned into Love 合租遇冤家，吵着吵着动心了 I became roommates with my nemesis, and all our bickering made us fall for each other 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 A Second New Beginning 二次新生 [No System] [Not Reborn] [Realistic Urban Life] [Restaurant Startup] [Slice of Life] It wasn’t until the day I got divorced that I understood: closing the noodle shop wasn’t the hardest part. The hardest part was watching my ex-wife get into someone else’s car, then having to smile as I served the last pot of bone broth to my summer customers. Later, I won a bet to take over a restaurant. I thought my life was finally turning around. Until I realized that every step I took was a square on someon 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 It's Only Fifty 不过是五十而已 An inspirational, unyielding story of midlife crisis, workplace struggles, bank managers and tellers, married life, and everyday urban life. This book tells the story of Huang Wenxue, a bank manager facing a midlife crisis. She is at that awkward age when she is considered too old to find a new job, yet still too young to retire. How will she answer the unavoidable questions surrounding her career, marriage, family, children, and caring for her aging parents? Even in middle age, even when confro 432Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 173 Love Grows with Time: The Crown Prince Coaxes Her in a Whisper 日久生情，太子爷低声诱哄 [Sweet modern romance, no angst, one-on-one, wealthy CEO, powerful male and female leads] Ye Qian and Tang Mofan met while competing for a hotel’s event-planning contract. As they sized each other up, Tang Mofan gradually came to admire Ye Qian’s abilities and work ethic. Before they got together, Tang Mofan: “Want to come work at headquarters?” Ye Qian: “No.” Who would want to work with a ruthless, cold-hearted man? After they got together, The aloof heir to the family fortune turns out to be a 198Reads8.0Score10514d adds
- 174 The Hidden Wife 隐妻 [The comic adaptation is now available! Tap “Adaptation Theater” in the lower-right corner of any page of this book to watch instantly. The original novel and short drama each have their own appeal. Share it with your friends!] No rebirth, no transmigration, and no System golden finger, just the true golden years of an entire generation! Having fled an arranged marriage, he joins the tide of migrant workers heading south. In a southern metropolis brimming with both opportunity and challenges, he 790Reads6.2Score10014d adds
- 175 The Rainy Night That Summer 那年夏天的雨夜 During the summer vacation of his sophomore year, Xue Yang took a summer job at a cafe to earn some money. The story between Xue Yang and Xu Yao began with a collision on a rainy summer night. With nowhere to go, Xue Yang was forced to stay overnight at Xu Yao's home. That night, Xu Yao, who had been a widower for many years, felt his heart stir. He opened his front door, and his heart as well. From their first meeting to falling in love, and from falling in love to building a life together, the 118Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 A Beauty Like a Flower, Years Flowing Like Water 如花美眷似水流年 This is the story of Fang Fei’s growth as love and fate intertwine. From the innocence of her first love to complicated emotional entanglements, Fang Fei experiences betrayal, loss, and being reborn. Her relationships with three men reveal the tolerance and devotion love can inspire. In the end, Fang Fei finds herself through love and responsibility, showing that love means far more than romance. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 A Professional Organizer’s Case Files 整理师实录 The story of a professional home organizer. As she tidies up, she witnesses the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartache of the people whose lives she touches. Through her work, she also comes to understand herself anew, transforms, and sets off on a fresh start. 216Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 178 A Marriage Shrouded in Mystery 扑朔迷离的婚姻 This is a sweeping novel that brings together marriage, love, and education. Originally titled The Rotten Chao Family, it is full of twists and turns, whether in Qin Qingqing's love life, the baffling marriages of Li Shunli and the others, Li Xiaolong's hilarious growing-up years, or the legendary experiences of Mayor Yang's family. Their joys and sorrows alike are deeply moving. 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 Tibet: I Fell in Love with the Wind of Namcha Barwa 西藏：我爱上了南迦巴瓦的风 [Roommate-style story] + [Childhood Friends] + [Heiress] + [Beautiful Ex-Girlfriend] + [Love Rival Showdown] Male-oriented, male-oriented, male-oriented "Wang Dong, clear out your desk and go take care of your resignation paperwork." After working for five years, Wang Dong was fired by his unscrupulous boss. He had been praised by everyone to the highest heights, only to be hurled down hard. That night, he came across a video of Tibet. "Screw this company, I'm going to Tibet!" In Tibet, his chil 2.1kReads—Score23614d adds
- 180 Women on the Career Ladder 职场路上的女人们 Amid the shifting tides of the crowded world, people are always boarding ships and leaving them behind. When they came riding the waves, they carried unspoken obsessions. When they turned away, the hems of their robes swept up the stars, while the warmth frozen in their palms seeped forever into the course of the voyage. 859Reads7.1Score10414d adds
- 181 Reborn to Win! The Red Sleeve's Scheme 重生中奖！红袖之谋 [Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + CEO + Workplace Romance and Marriage + Business Rivalry + Urban Suspense] In her previous life, she won 800 million in the lottery, only to be betrayed by everyone and subjected to endless humiliation. Reborn, she vows that the people who hurt her won't get a single cent of that 800 million. She buys luxury homes and cars, letting those people look but never touch, until they’re sick with envy. She enjoys tea in the office and serves as a director. It’ 309Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 182 Adrift in a Sea of Debt 债海沉浮 The pressure of credit card payments, calls from bank debt collectors, relentless harassment over online loans, and reproaches and complaints from his wife and friends weigh on him like a boulder on his chest. Every breath brings pain. He works day and night, yet still cannot fill the bottomless pit of debt. For him, life has become an endless struggle of helplessness. Every time hope flickers to life, reality cruelly snuffs it out. Even his once-beautiful, virtuous wife gets into someone else's 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 Zhao Jiji’s Love Story After Divorce 赵吉吉离婚后的爱情故事 To be loved is an extension of self-love! I thought I'd shut myself off from love for good, but I never expected to meet him in my forties... After her son takes the college entrance exam, Zhao Jiji divorces her ex-husband. She delivers food, works as a real estate agent and caregiver, and writes novels, doing her best to make a life for herself. While working as a caregiver, she meets a man she once went on a blind date with, and the two begin a beautiful relationship. 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 A Girl Spent Seven Years Breaking Herself into Pieces and Entrusting Them to Others 一个女孩用七年时间把自己摔碎了分给别人保管 A girl spent seven years breaking herself into pieces and entrusting them to others to keep. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 System: My Master Is Acting Strange! 统子：我这主人不对劲！ A tycoon fantasy? A travel story? A food story? A romance? Or perhaps an everyday-life story without so much angst? [Double female leads + System + not reborn + not mindless + realistic] Just a middle-aged man wandering around and having fun, opening his eyes to the world and breaking free of its illusions. 326Reads—Score614d adds
- 186 No More Love-Brain Syndrome!!! 拒绝恋爱脑！！！ Say No to Love-Brain Syndrome!!! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 The Fierce Middle-Aged Man 大叔凶猛 “I've realized I'm liking you more and more.” Looking at the radiant beauty beside him, Lin Feng felt his heart clench. He wasn't single, and faced with such unexpected candor, he felt not the slightest bit of joy. If anything, his scalp prickled. As soon as Lin Feng took over the Jiangdong branch of Wansheng Plaza, all kinds of temptations came pouring in. What followed was a dangerous struggle of wits, without a single flash of blades. The Game of Thrones, the realities of the workplace, and t 1.5kReads6.1Score10414d adds
- 188 Under the Influence of Dopamine 多巴胺作祟 [Mutual pining + reunion after years apart] Sweet, with a little angst, moving moments, warmth, and plenty to relate to. "Sweet, gentle, restless small-town exam ace" vs. "handsome, gentlemanly, brooding ABC" Everyone says Liu Yuqiu is the ideal man. Only Zhou Lingwei knows just how bad he can be. Everyone thinks Zhou Lingwei is harmless. Only Liu Yuqiu knows how ruthless she is. Where’s the love in the CBD? Where’s the romance? It’s all a contest between "bad guys" and "ruthless women." A thou 775Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 189 The Wind Comes from Lijiang 风从丽江来 #A Breeze from Lijiang #Pure Love, Heartbreaking Romance #Winning Back Your Ex After the Breakup #Underdog Comeback #Realistic Fiction Buried under 300,000 yuan in debt, he tricked a girl who owned a flower shop in Lijiang. She told him, “The most romantic story is one about starting over.” He left, and his phone service was cut off for three months. She sent 127 messages and called 58 times, but he never received a single one. She went to Chengdu to find him and sat all afternoon outside the r 280Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 Workplace Temptation: The Ambitions of a Middle-Aged Man 职场诱惑：中年大叔的野望 [Ultimate Temptation + Push and Pull to the Limit + Workplace Intrigue + A Rookie’s Guide to Growth] After three years of marriage, Zhang Jun is once again sent to work in another city, leaving him and his wife together only once a month. Then she appears, and everything changes. The temptation is irresistible, and he falls in an instant... (The blurb may not do it justice, but the story is absolutely gripping.) This novel is grounded in reality. There is no System or supernatural power. It is e 22Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 191 My Love, from Chongqing to Shenzhen 我的爱从重庆到深圳 One heroine, multiple supporting female characters A sugary-sweet romance + sunny outlook + everyday love + plenty of affection On the train home for the New Year, the male lead, Ma Xuan, meets a stunning beauty. He never expects that a devastating snowstorm will bring them together, leaving their train stranded on the tracks for three or four days. The story begins in the train car where he and the beauty are traveling. Though the two outstanding young people love each other, they must both f 56Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 192 The Gray Trade 灰色行业 For a man, whether he's working the edges of the law or investing, success means happiness for the whole family, while failure is his burden alone. There are no gamblers, just poor kids trying to turn their lives around. 528Reads—Score10614d adds
- 193 Reuniting with an Old Flame at Love's Crossroads 重遇旧爱，爱情的十字路口 Reuniting with an Old Love at the Crossroads of Love 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 The Promise Between Me and the Goddess 我和女神有个约定 Also known as: "My Number 14 Pet Shop" A stubborn woman barged into my life. She could have stayed a goddess, but instead she insisted on living under the same roof as me... I love listening to G.E.M.’s song “Bubble.” Whenever it comes on, I listen closely to every word she sings. Bubbles in the sunlight are colorful, just like how I was happy even as I was being deceived. Why dwell on right and wrong in your lies, when you still love me? Beautiful bubbles, though they flare up for only an insta 1.2kReads8.3Score10814d adds
- 195 The Secret of a Warm Winter 温暖冬天的秘密 He is refined and wise, a man who always keeps his word. She is cool-headed and rational, with a mysterious past. When they first meet, she is young and inexperienced but brave, while he is mature yet warm. Hand in hand, they weather the ups and downs of the business world, endure countless hardships, save each other, and gradually fall in love. It is neither love at first sight nor a romance born of familiarity. As they save each other again and again, two independent and rational souls draw cl 554Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 196 Dust in the Wind: The Days of Sharing a Job 生如尘埃：打工搭伙的日子 In a bustling city, how many people shine brightly, and how many struggle just to survive? The two protagonists in this book represent two very different kinds of lives. Only after going from innocence to worldly wisdom and enduring life's hardships can they slowly come to their senses amid the mundane world. 10.8kReads9.1Score88814d adds
- 197 I Traded the Sincere Heart I Once Gave to the Powerful for a Knife to Make Money 我把喂过权贵的真心换成搞钱的刀 From a naive sweetheart to a self-made tycoon! The powerful man who kept promising to support me and take care of everything made empty promises for two years, then casually brushed me off with, “I’m too busy.” The boy fourteen years younger than me, who claimed he’d lost sixty pounds for my sake, said he couldn’t live without me one moment, then turned around and buried me in sordid lies. I gave my heart to two wolves before I finally woke up: a man's promises aren't worth a penny. The only thi 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 Secret Affairs of Urban Men and Women 都市男女秘密情事 What should Bai Jie do when faced with a husband who has cheated on her, and how can she protect herself? A woman can live a wonderful life after divorce too: building a career and finding love are both still on the table. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 The Rules of Urban Women 都市女人法则 Mi Lier never imagined that the manuscript she'd spent two years pouring her heart into would be deleted with a single click by her scumbag ex, with not even a backup left. With nowhere to turn for justice, she hid in an old Western-style house on Qiqi Street in Dalian and broke down sobbing. Her three roommates immediately gathered around her. Lin Zimu, a cool-headed producer with a warm heart, kept everyone at arm's length with her survival manual, yet found her own heart in disarray over Chen —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 The Evil of a Lady 淑女之恶 A cool-headed, rational older woman and her younger, dog-like boyfriend join forces in this power couple romance, with plenty of sweetness in store! 18Reads9.5Score—14d adds
