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- 1 Anecdotes of Famous Figures from the Tang and Song Dynasties 唐宋名人轶事 This is a bold new experiment by the author. Drawing on official histories, unofficial histories, and folk legends, I tell the stories of famous figures from the Tang and Song dynasties in a witty, humorous style. They’re not ranked by era or fame. I hope readers enjoy them. If there’s a famous figure whose story you’d like to know, just let me know. I’ll do my utmost to write the kind of content you enjoy!!! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Unofficial History of the Spring and Autumn Period 春秋野史 A completely new style, painstakingly crafted! Created after extensive research into official histories, unofficial histories, and other documents. Each volume focuses on one historical figure, each chapter tells one story, and every character is portrayed in the first person so readers can feel as if they are right there. This has been in the works for a long time, and updates will be frequent. History will not be altered. I hope readers, especially younger ones, will learn about history, remem 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Beyond China, All Is Wasteland 神州之外，皆是恶土 History has already branded the name of Dongying Province with eternal disgrace. Desperation over dwindling resources drove those in power and the tycoons to open the forbidden abyss. Under their negligence, horrific biological experiments gave birth to a curse capable of devouring the world. This unnatural creation erupted like the breath of hell, consuming the light in an instant and tearing apart the old order. When corpses piled up into mountains, Shenzhou became the last surviving island. B 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The Fake Heiress Who Became a Beloved Daughter-in-Law 替身假千金，嫁入豪门变团宠 [Substitute Bride + Beloved by All + Wealthy CEO]: Two wealthy families plan a marriage alliance to secure a business partnership. The true heiress, Shen Qingyi, who was supposed to go off to war, or rather, get married, makes a quick escape. The Shen family is on the verge of a crisis of confidence! Luckily, Madam Lan Huiru has another daughter, Xu Ruohan, whom she abandoned twenty years ago. She rushes to reclaim her backup daughter. After some “work,” Xu Ruohan is made up to look like the fak 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Back to Kekexili in 1993 1993重回可可西里 A tribute to the film Kekexili. Beneath the surface of a documentary, it tells a stirring story of life with a sense of truth. To borrow a meme that doesn’t quite fit, Reta. Branje should not have been eliminated. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 My Father's Marriage Contract Fell to Me 父亲的婚约落我头上了 [Cohabitation trope + double stand-ins + workplace rivals + mutual devotion + multiple sweet couples] A marriage pact spanning forty years! A promise that was supposed to be fulfilled by their parents' generation. Through a twist of fate, it falls to Tang Yu and Zuo Yuan. To ensure the pact goes ahead, their grandfathers join forces to set up a plan to make the two fall in love over time. The plan is perfect, but reality is full of mishaps... Workplace clashes, a car-crash mix-up, mustard coffee 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 A Bad Woman 坏的女人 Two girls from the countryside, two sisters. Their family owns a mountain, but someone seizes it to develop the land. Unable to stop them, the older sister, Shi Hong, leaves to make her fortune elsewhere. She rises from humble beginnings, gains wealth, and returns to repay kindness and settle old scores. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Shi Yu, accidentally discovers a secret about Shi Hong's love life and begins investigating... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 General, Please Have a Drink 将军请饮酒 [A brave, clever, passionate and forthright chancellor's daughter x a loyal, patriotic, highly skilled general] The heroine shows the hero blatant favoritism at every turn. For various reasons, he can only love her in secret, never daring to reveal his feelings. The early chapters have a lighthearted tone, while the latter half leans more toward political intrigue. Together, they fight the forces of darkness and defend their homeland. The general returned victorious that day, and she went out t 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Love Debt: Will You Pay It Back? 情债，你还不还 [A tough-talking but soft-hearted male lead + misunderstanding after misunderstanding + reunited after a breakup + devoted couple + healing] Xu Zhiyun woke up one morning to find herself in the same bed as her boyfriend's younger brother! She tried to explain, but her germaphobic boyfriend, Ling Zhou, challenged her: "Are you that desperate?" He was angry, but still used an employment arrangement as an excuse to keep her living with him. Xu Zhiyun thought Ling Zhou was doing it to get back at h 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 I Devoured the Gods Whole 诸神被我，生吞活剥 Welcome to the most awesome county in the world: Divine County! Divine County is so beautiful... Oh, hey, isn't that the Divine King? Let's take a look at the Divine Official in the distance, folks Watch him team up with someone to smash It to pieces. "Come on, children "Come and eat me and It alive." —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Obsessive Love: His Exclusive Surveillance 偏执迷恋：独占他的监视 I scored a great apartment at a bargain rent! I thought Heaven had finally smiled on me. Then I discovered that my devastatingly handsome neighbor was a control freak. His walls were covered with three hundred screens, all streaming my life in real time. I ate instant noodles, and he critiqued their nutritional value. I drew naughty pictures, and he censored them remotely. At my wits’ end, I called the police, but he handed me a psychiatric evaluation. “Miss, you’re the one with paranoid delusio 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: It All Begins with a Hammer 凡人修仙：从一把锤子开始 [Mortal cultivation, no System, slow burn, schemes, lightning arts] An honest, unassuming young blacksmith is forced to enter the world of immortal cultivation. He struggles forward amid its deceit and treachery, patiently building his strength until, with the might of thunder, he can move mountains, fill seas, subdue demons, suppress monsters, slay immortals, kill gods, and rise from the ashes... 89Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Beloved of a Powerful Tycoon 穿书后我成了豪门大佬的心尖宠 [Dual Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Married First, Love Later + Wealthy Families + Comedy + Both Pure] The low rating is because so few people have reviewed it! Don't let that put you off. The character referred to as the eldest uncle should actually be the younger uncle. The form of address isn't quite right, and it's difficult to fix now, so please bear with me! A sharp-tongued, flirtatious bottom who doesn't realize he's flirting ✘ A mature, steady top who wins himself over Both are 244Reads8.4Score100Shelves
- 14 The Immaculate Holy Lord 无垢圣主 The Historical Texts record: When the world was plunged into chaos and darkness, nine Holy Lords descended from the heavens, bringing hope and salvation. Acting in accordance with the will of the gods, they bestowed precious warmth upon all. “We worship their statues with the devotion of children.” “They gaze upon us gently, with a father's love.” “The only thing they forbid is opening the Historical Texts.” “Go and seek them out.” —Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 15 The Abandoned Wife of the Republic of China 民国弃妇 I never would have expected that after giving birth to a son, I’d have to go hungry during my postpartum confinement! The moment my own son was born, he stole the only millet and eggs I had for my confinement and gave them all to my sister-in-law. Then he went off drinking and bragging. My sister-in-law, Wang Caifeng, took what she wanted, then turned around and accused us women of “playing the victim.” My timid mother could only cry, while my two younger sisters sobbed with hunger. Nine-year-ol 1.4kReads8.0Score107Shelves
- 16 After Transmigrating into a Book, He Goes from Cannon Fodder to Everyone's Favorite 穿书后他从炮灰逆袭成团宠 [Transmigrate into a book + 1v1 romance + love rivals + sweet, satisfying romance + System] After suddenly dying at his desk while writing a thesis, Lu Mingxu transmigrates into a book as a disposable character in a novel about a man adored by everyone. The original character was a top-tier star who made his fortune by manufacturing shipper bait. He enjoyed the benefits while never learning his lesson, until he finally got in over his head. Lu Mingxu transmigrates right into the middle of a hone 101Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Love That Burns to the Bone 炙爱蚀骨 Rong Jingtian, president of the Rong Group, encounters a girl who looks just like his wife, Jiang Xianya, on the eighteenth anniversary of her death... Because of the words Mrs. Rong spoke before she died, “We’ll meet again in eighteen years,” Rong Jingtian is utterly convinced that the girl, Jian Ya, is his wife, Jiang Xianya. “Yaya... You’re finally back...” Rong Jingtian’s eyes instantly turned bloodshot. His voice caught as he spoke through his tears. In her shock, Jian Ya was pulled into a 9Reads—Score105Shelves
- 18 I Eloped with the Young Master of a Wealthy Family, and Now His Brothers Are Looking Everywhere for Us 带着豪门小少爷私奔，哥哥找找找 /The heroine is not a virgin/ Luo Xue was drugged and ended up sleeping with some man. Who knew he would turn out to be the young master of the Duan family? The young master's older brother, Duan Chengyi, was a doting brother. Anyone who touched his younger brother was asking to die. Duan Chengyi caught her and demanded that within a month, she help his younger brother get over the trauma of that night and bring back the innocent, adorable boy he used to be. At first, Luo Xue only wanted to teas 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Reborn: I Went on a Rampage at the Ji Family 重生之我在纪家杀疯了 Reborn: I Went on a Killing Spree at the Ji Residence 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Sorry, Bestie, Your Son Is Mine Now 闺蜜对不起，你儿子变成我儿子了 Bestie, I'm Sorry. Your Son Became My Son 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Winning My Wife Back 把老婆追回来 [Love at first sight + Secret crush + The pursuit after losing her + The pride of heaven + Little dumpling] [Sharp-tongued, handsome elite ✖ Lazy beauty] The stunning Qiao Luo had never liked anyone before, but the first time he saw Shen Huai, he was captivated and found himself wanting him. But Shen Huai was straight, so Qiao Luo could only carefully hide his feelings. Then one drunken accident brought the two of them together physically. Qiao Luo tentatively tested the waters again, only to be 284Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 22 I Forge Peerless Divine Artifacts for Ancient Sages in the Mortal World 我在凡尘为远古圣贤打造绝世神器 [Urban fantasy + no System + fantasy + demon-slaying + slow burn + no heroine] During one of Yu the Great's sacrifices to Heaven, Chen Fan received just a few stone tools as offerings and made fifteen billion from them. It couldn't get any better. When Yu the Great tamed the floods, Chen Fan bestowed the Nine Heavens Breath Soil; When Yu battled Xiangliu, Chen Fan gave him the Xuanyuan Sword; A single strand of hair Chen Fan accidentally dropped transformed into Yinglong... A sewing needle Chen —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Love That Runs Deep 情，一往而深 A sequel to Debts of Love: Will You Ever Pay Them? [Devoted CEO who's like a loyal dog + Gorgeous, clear-eyed secretary + Both leads' first time + Rekindled romance + Husband chases wife to win her back + Healing each other] - On the day Ling Feng starts his new job, Mu Yiyao “overhears” that he's the second son of the Ling family and the younger brother of Ling Zhou, chairman of the Ling Group. She gets “ideas” and deliberately approaches him, drawn by his status as a “young master of the Ling —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 The Beautiful, the Strong, and the Broken: A Top-Tier Star's Light of Redemption 美强惨：顶流的救赎之光 Do you believe in past lives? What kind of story will unfold when the leader of District C crosses paths with a top-tier star from the entertainment industry? She is a powerful figure in District C, an expert at playing dumb while keeping her claws hidden, and has never experienced the stirrings of love. He is a top-tier star in the Chinese entertainment industry, with a tragic past and a rough road behind him! She says, “From now on, I’ll protect you.” He smiles. “For the first time in my life, 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Don't Panic! We Take on Abnormal Cases! 别慌！异常案件，我们受理！ [Mystery and Supernatural] [Supernatural Powers] [Heavenly Dao Sects] [Ensemble Cast] What?! Xia Shiguang is actually a fated spirit body?! The demons want to eat her? The Dark Hall wants to capture her?! The earth veins beneath the human realm are cracking, too?! Underlying currents surge, and all kinds of strange events are happening more and more often! Shocking! Nan County is on the verge of falling! How can they defend Nan County and protect the human realm?! It's all right. One person's st 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Joyful Path of Cultivation 快意修仙路 The Celestial Court and the Underworld have vanished, and the six paths of reincarnation are severed. In the mortal world, only the most exceptional people have a chance to preserve their souls and begin a new life. As a seasoned lawyer, Lin Musheng is fortunate enough to be chosen as one of them. But can the morality, values, and ways of thinking of a modern person adapt to a new world where everything is black and white? How do cultivators look down upon the beings of the mortal realm? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 National Fate: Everlasting Tribulation: Eat This Arrow to the Head! 国运永劫：牢底吃我一发弓箭钉头 This is a world themed around Naraka: Bladepoint. A year ago, several territories appeared, and every country had to send contestants to compete. The points contestants earned could be directly converted into National Destiny Points, which countries could use to obtain a vast array of resources. But if a country's points dropped by 1,000, that country would be destroyed! Chen Dong, who had fallen asleep in an internet cafe, transmigrated here and discovered that this world revolved around “Narak 84Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Great Ming: On the Eve of Its Fall, Chongzhen Summons Gods from the Heavens 大明：亡国前夜，崇祯召唤满天神 The Chongzhen Emperor, who had hanged himself on Coal Hill, has been reborn! In this life, he returns to the day of his enthronement, as a hundred thousand demons are breaking through the city walls. The court officials cower in hiding, while the sect immortals shut themselves away. Zhu Youjian activates the [God and Demon Draw System]. “First ten-pull: congratulations, you’ve obtained the Third Prince Nezha’s Divine Body Trial Card!” When the three-headed, six-armed avatar descends onto the bat —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Three Minutes to Ten 十点差三分 [Sweet campus romance + secret crush + rekindled love] A sweet story with just a little angst Cool, aloof campus beauty × rebellious, handsome campus heartthrob Three minutes to ten, and my love for you has no end in sight. The new neighbor next door is Jiang Yuxi, the school's new campus heartthrob. The first time Chen Chiyu's parents were called to school was because of Jiang Yuxi. “Is dating me really that embarrassing, Chen Chiyu?” “Mm... yeah, it's embarrassing...” After that day, the two n 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Plump Consort Is Blessed, and the Two-Faced Prince Is Her Match Made in Heaven 肥妃有福，双面王爷倾世妃 [1v1, both leads are pure, sweet romance: a lucky, lovely young woman vs. a two-faced male lead who plays the pig to eat the tiger] Shi Yiwei transmigrates. She expects to be a stunning, talented young lady from a prestigious family, but instead finds her hands piled with fat like steamed buns. What the heck? Why does everyone else transmigrate into being a princess or a favored consort? If nothing else, couldn’t I at least be a beauty? No way! Better to die beautiful than live ugly! [Ding! Host 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 I Became a Cannon-Fodder Character and Fell in Love with My Favorite Ship 穿成炮灰，与我磕的CP谈恋爱 [Supporting female character VS tragic second male lead + both are each other’s first + lighthearted everyday life + one-on-one romance + love grows over time] [He traveled a thousand miles, all for this moment. Holding her in his arms was enough for him.] Note: There is no “white moonlight” in this story. Once the male lead ended things with his ex, he completely let go. When his ex asks to get back together, he flatly refuses. After falling in love with the female lead, he chooses her whol 254Reads8.2Score105Shelves
- 32 Original Calamity! Sleeping Under the Sun 原灾！在阳光下的睡眠 [A battle-filled journey, arc-based plot, no transmigration, no rebirth, no System, elemental bodies, unusual evolution] At one moment in time, images appeared in everyone’s minds. Some saw fragmented scenes, while others saw a complete vision. The images showed a planet crumbling and being destroyed. An unknown disaster struck, causing all living and nonliving things to undergo strange mutations and evolve at an astonishing rate. ...The opening arc has finally come to an end. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 One Piece: The Old King Returns, Luffy: You’re the King 海贼：旧王归来，路飞：你才是王 (Title: One Piece: Overlord System, Starting Out in God Valley. I signed my first contract without knowing that on Tomato, once you sign before 200,000 words, you can’t change the title.) In God Valley, I start out as a “prey” in the Celestial Dragons’ hunting game. While Roger, Rocks, and Garp are locked in battle, I snatch the legendary Time-Time Fruit. With one “fast-forward,” I escape straight into the future, one year later. I build my own force, thinking I can make a name for myself on the 55Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 You Really Should Just Die 你真该s啊 [Infinite Flow] [No CP] [Two Female Leads] Leans toward villainous characters. [Whether someone is good or bad is best judged with your own eyes.] Bai Zhiyao is an ordinary college student in this delightfully mindless power fantasy. One day, she transmigrates into a System world. Surely a cute girl like her couldn't possibly have bad intentions, right? And what about her best friend Bai Yu? What threat could two girls possibly pose, right, System? [Who is the one most deserving of death?] [Is t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Back to Ordinary Life 归于平凡 After graduating, Su Fan set out on his own path. He tried life as an extra, but soon ran low on money, so he had to find a stable job. His first relationship lasted only a month before ending, and then he met Lin Xi. Before the pandemic hit, he handed in his resignation. After spending a comfortable year at home, he set off for places farther afield once more. After going through all kinds of experiences, Su Fan finally came to his senses and returned to his hometown, the place where he was bor —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 The Mystery of the Golden-Eared Vase 金耳瓶之谜 A legendary tale of how the age-old mystery of the tombs of the thirteen kings of Nanzhao was uncovered by chance, beginning with a minor burglary. History and modern life come together with the culture and scenery of Dali, Cangshan Mountain, and Erhai Lake to create a refreshing experience. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 The Banished Immortal’s Rise in the Mortal Realm: Renegade Immortal 谪仙逆袭人间道 A Banished Immortal's Rise to Power in the Mortal World: Renegade Immortal 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 True Immortal of the Martial Realm 武界真仙 Mu Lai thought he had transmigrated and been reborn... But the moment he tore open the firmament and appeared in the world of cultivation, humans, demons, monsters, and immortals all fled at the sight of him, calling him “the first ghost in a million years!” Could it be that I never came back to life at all...? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 The Qinglv Case Files 青绿事件录 A collection of memories about aa, covering events from 2003 to 2016, along with scattered little stories about playing with friends. It expresses philosophical reflections on life… just kidding. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 The Gateway Between Worlds: Reality and Illusion Intertwined 跨界之门现实与幻境的交织 The Door Between Worlds: Reality and Illusion Entwined tells the story of a young protagonist who accidentally discovers a door connecting the real world to a variety of unknown realms of illusion. He decides to explore them in search of the truth about life. As he travels through different realms, he examines their absurdities and inconsistencies through a practical lens, discovering how reality and illusion intertwine and influence each other. After a series of journeys between worlds, he unde 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 I Came to Steal the Dao 我来窃道 Black smoke spread across the entire mortal realm, turning everything it touched into something eerie. People were forced to migrate to the underworld, and a long time passed. They were waiting for a chance, a chance to return to the mortal realm. And one day, 900 years later, that chance finally came. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Married the Villainous Emperor 穿书后，我嫁给了反派皇帝 [Completed Sweet Romance] Su Wenchen transmigrated into a book and became the vain, vicious male supporting character, the cast-off wife of the Ninth Prince! In the novel, Gu Beimo, the Ninth Prince, was born of low status and suffered countless humiliations in the palace. He acted meek and submissive to deceive his enemies, but was actually brutal in combat and ruthless to the core. The male supporting character, Su Wenchen, was manipulated into marrying the Ninth Prince, only to betray Gu Beim 3.3kReads7.7Score501Shelves
- 43 The General Is So Lucky to Have Such a Gentle Strategist 将军好福气，军师大人超温柔 A sunny, cheerful young general with formidable fighting skills × a refined, gentle, steady and exceptionally capable strategist A strong but tragic-looking shou, and a loyal wolf-pup gong. You may think he’s tragic, but he’s incredibly strong. Heterochromia, puppet king, white hair, and an uncanny doll-like face: these are all villain traits, haha. Please note: this is not a palace power-struggle story!!! Both leads are each other’s only ones, both are each other’s only ones, both are each othe 95Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 The Heart of Total Eclipse 全蚀之心 [No brainless protagonist], [not invincible]. The early chapters are a little slow-paced and slice-of-life, but the story expands into an epic narrative in the middle and later stages. I hope to give readers an experience unlike any other. "I'm sorry, Chen Qingsi. But you have to do this. Otherwise, we'll all die. If you have anyone to blame, blame yourself for being born into such an unfortunate family." The day before, I was an unremarkable high school boy in a highly advanced human civilizati 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 A Ray of Light in Everyday Life 生活中的一缕光 Her childhood was shrouded in her parents’ arguments and coldness. Her unhappy home life was like a prison she could never escape, leaving her soul steeped in endless silence and loneliness. Whenever night fell, her world sank into coldness and despair. No one knew how much she suffered, and no one comforted her. Yet fate seems to delight in playing tricks. At her most desperate moment, it offered her a glimmer of hope. At work, she met a kind man as warm as sunshine. His arrival was like the s —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Becoming the Master of Superpowers with the Book of Wishes 凭借许愿之书成为特能之主 [Gods + supernatural powers + mystery investigations + magic + fantasy + golden finger + leveling up + ensemble cast + dungeon arcs] What's it like to be a special-abilities police officer in another world? Solve cases, slack off, level up, and, along the way, contemplate becoming a god. My Book of Wishes can grant any wish, except... sending me home. I had planned to live a quiet life with my family in this other world, until I discovered Black Locust's ultimate plan: apocalyptic disasters were 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Blood and Tears Beneath the Palace Walls 宫墙刀兵，一地血泪 In the final years of the Dali Dynasty, transmigrator Ke Yimeng awakens at the foot of a cliff and is swept into the earth-shaking struggle among nine princes for the throne. He was supposed to be a nobody who only wanted to live out his days in peace in a southern town with his wife and daughter. But an imperial summons from the Empress Dowager calls him back to the capital, where undercurrents swirl through the Imperial Medical Bureau, powerful ministers threaten him, and princes vie to win hi —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 A Ramble Through the Mountains and Seas 山海漫行记 This novel is like a doorway to a mysterious world, leading you into a fantastical setting inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas. An accident sends the protagonist transmigrating into an unknown realm. In this otherworld, you’ll explore the wonders of the world of mountains and seas alongside the protagonist. Every mountain has its own name and distinctive features, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into a world both mysterious and magnificent. You’ll also get to experience the pr —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 49 Betrayed by an Ally, I Rose from Nothing! 遭遇背刺，我从微末中崛起！ Three years ago, my cultivation inexplicably regressed, turning me from a genius into a laughingstock and a topic for people to gossip about after meals. Those I once knew saw me as a burden, then stabbed me in the back and schemed to kill me! I laughed! I am Jiang Xu, with an ancient immortal-demon body hidden in my flesh and blood, and a supreme Burning Heaven Fire Phoenix residing in my soul. My missing parents are both peerless powerhouses, with terrifying, unfathomable backgrounds. Bein —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 The Long Night of the Dharma's Decline: My Lamp Can Refine All Night Qi 末法长夜：我的灯能炼天下夜炁 For three thousand years after the Dragon closed its eyes, the sun never rose again. Spiritual energy dried up, and the path to immortality was severed. The immortal sects monopolized the spiritual veins, while rogue cultivators did not even know what kind of energy they should cultivate. Mortals had no spiritual apertures, doomed to live their whole lives as ants. And Xie Zhao guarded the last lamp in the world. [Within three feet of the lamp, night demons are kept at bay!] [Where the lamp shin 21Reads—Score—Shelves
