Novels like Riding the Bus Across China
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Riding the Bus Across China, best match first.
- 151 My Fishing Grounds Connect to the Immortal Realm 我的渔场通仙界 [Farming, Fish Farming, Food, Countryside, Development, Billionaire] In the age of ready-made meals, laid-off chef Lu Jingchuan returns dejectedly to his nearly abandoned hometown, Moon Bay. He inherits a run-down fishery and a mountain of debt. He thinks his life is finally going to be all about lying flat, until an accident activates the Immortal Destiny Jade Pendant his grandfather left behind. From then on, the world is never the same! Fish raised in spirit-rich Immortal Spring grow to full 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 Finding True Love Inside and Outside Marriage in Midlife 人到中年婚姻内外寻找真爱 Yang Duo is a flower in full bloom. Though she’s forty, she’s still young and beautiful. A woman in pursuit of true love, she yearns for romance and has spent her life exploring and experiencing it. A passionate love affair that nearly cost her life in her youth, a joyless marriage in middle age, and an unexpected encounter outside her marriage: whenever she falls for someone, she loves with wild abandon and suffers heartbreak that tears her apart. Her three close friends have very different l 638Reads8.7Score10114d adds
- 153 A Temporary Romance at the Factory! 工厂里的临时爱情！ Wang Dali had just left his rural hometown to find work in the city. After his night shift, he returned to his rented room. As he snapped the key in the lock, he heard a woman's cries from inside. From that day on, life opened up an entirely new world for him. Every day that followed was an adventure. 297Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 154 Using My Cooking Skills to Put Meat on the Whole Family’s Table 靠厨艺让全家吃上肉 Food · pocket dimension · sweet romance Title: South Mountain Smoke Also known as: How I Used My Cooking to Put Meat on the Whole Family’s Table A cozy, sweet little story~ Companionship, growing together, and love that blossoms over time~ This story is set in a fictional world. Its place names, countries, and prices have no real-world equivalents. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. If you want an invincible heroine, please move along~ … Ahhh! The Heir of Prince Mingyang has finally returned 1.2kReads9.2Score16814d adds
- 155 Debts of the Lustful Sea 欲海孽债 Desire is half angel, half devil. Jian Ting is a police officer not yet thirty. Loyal and righteous, he dares to take responsibility for his actions. He has repeatedly distinguished himself in major cases involving stolen cultural relics and corruption in Hedong. In just three years, he has made a remarkable leap forward in his career. In a world awash with materialism and rampant selfishness, cause and effect always catch up with you. Debts must be repaid! The truth behind the cases is shrouded 1.9kReads7.5Score17514d adds
- 156 Mastering the Business World 智驭商海 A former software engineer specializing in foreign-trade OA systems was laid off as technology moved on, and had no choice but to make a living as an unlicensed driver. The day his tank ran dry and he had only twenty yuan left, he gave a ride to a CEO caught in a million-yuan contract deadlock. With logic as precise as a line of code, he tore apart her opponent’s trap and turned the million-yuan payment around on the spot! She hired him for 500 yuan a day, bringing him into a cutthroat business —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 The Secrets of My Wife: The Truth Behind the Phone Calls 妻子隐秘：电话背后的真相 Liang Xiaojun had always worked for his father-in-law. One day, after returning home from the construction site, he heard his daughter, who was gaming, say she’d received a strange blackmail call. After looking into it, he uncovered a huge secret about his wife. Faced with a cruel reality, what choice should he make? 678Reads6.8Score10014d adds
- 158 Tell Me, Why Is Northeastern Chinese Food So Good? 你说，东北菜怎么就这么香？ [Feel-good story + no CP + no romance plot + no System + one heroine + food] Note: This is a straightforward story about running a food business. There are no schemes, palace intrigue, political power struggles, business rivalries, or catfights. Su Xiaoxiao, a girl from Northeast China, opens a little restaurant by the gates of a medical university in the south. The night before opening, a gas explosion next door catches her and the shop in the blast, blowing them both away. When Su Xiaoxiao ope 158Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Words Without Sound 言无声 [Not a feel-good power fantasy] [science fiction] [no System] [school life] In 1995, an outbreak began in Tianfu City after the water supply was accidentally contaminated. Within just a few days, countless animals and humans began to mutate. The infected, who had the ability to regenerate and could not die, lost their minds and attacked ordinary people. The entire city gradually fell. After a fierce battle in which the military suffered heavy casualties, the outbreak was finally contained before 4Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 160 Who Wants to Be a Grunt NPC?! 谁要当苦力NPC啊！ [Infinite worlds + players + summoning + extreme absurdity + wild imagination + ensemble cast] [There are quite a few frustrating elements early on, especially with the ensemble cast. The author will fix this later and won’t make the protagonist disappear. If you want to focus on the protagonist, you can wait for the second book.] The Supreme God’s Space has taken off! After taking down a certain wish-fulfillment company, it switched careers and started making games, summoning players to force t 215Reads—Score10314d adds
- 161 Gourmet System: The Top Chinese Chef Overseas 美食系统：海外第一中华小厨娘 [Food + Everyday Life + Comfort Food + No Romance] Lin Xinyue, an international student from Country A, a culinary wasteland, dreams above all else of getting a good Chinese meal every day. “Ding! The Host’s craving for delicious food has reached 100%, meeting the requirements for binding. Congratulations, Host, you’ve received the Food System.” !!! Cola chicken wings, spicy diced chicken, sweet-and-sour ribs, soup dumplings, a full Manchu-Han banquet... Here I come! Her fellow international stu 425Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 162 Transmigrated to the Modern World: Living at the Campus Belle's Home with a Princess 穿越现代：和公主一起住进校花家 [Princess] [Mature School Belle] [Sweet Romance] [No Love Rivalry] [No Cultivation] [Everyday Life] [Laid-Back] Chu Youyun, the third princess of Daxia, was forced to marry into a tribe beyond the frontier. Just as she thought her life would be dark and hopeless, her guard, Wang Changqing, stepped forward. He abducted her from the wedding and fled with her, only for them to unexpectedly transmigrate to the modern world. But as soon as they arrived in this strange place, they found themselves pen 641Reads8.6Score11214d adds
- 163 Old Liu and His Daughter 老刘和他的女儿 Lao Liu is an ordinary, down-and-out farmer with nothing to be proud of. But his ideas about raising his children are completely at odds with the mainstream. After 18 years of perseverance, his daughter has given him his proudest reason of all. Is he happy or unfortunate? Everyone probably has their own answer. 504Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 The Legend of the Top Salesperson 销冠传奇 No connections, only a shadow. But competition cannot be stopped. In an age when there are too many people chasing too few opportunities, you have to compete constantly to claim your share of the resources, with no end in sight... 1.2kReads8.9Score10714d adds
- 165 I Used One Bowl of Noodles to Put a City on the Map 我靠一碗面，带动一座城 [Food + Scenic Area Management, No Stressful Shopkeeping, Well-Plotted, No Stupid Characters] From the start, he quit his job and headed home to take over his father's noodle shop. He turned the little shop into a countywide tourism sensation, putting the county's cultural tourism industry on the map. The Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the Transportation Bureau, the Market Regulation Bureau, and even the county magistrate all begged to get on his good side. He even took over a bankrupt A-grade s 69.3kReads8.3Score7.3k14d adds
- 166 Reborn in 1994: Building the Perfect Leading Man 重生94：打造完美男神 The rating just came out. It’ll go up later~ [No Excessive Hostility] [Fast Timeline] [One-on-One Romance] At thirty-three, Liu Sen gets a fresh start after a failed life and returns, carrying memories of his previous life, to a maternity ward in 1994. The Perfect Male God System activates, and this time he starts striving for excellence from infancy. Discipline, growth, strength. The pacing is fast. It takes about 20 chapters to go from infancy to college, so keep up! A new author with a new b 282Reads6.5Score2514d adds
- 167 Those Years in Dongguan 在东莞那些年 This book tells the story of an ordinary loser who finds love while working at a factory. After his future mother-in-law demands an outrageous bride price, he works hard, sets out to build a business, and pursues his dream. Giving up a high-paying job, he leads his friends back to their hometown to start a business, transforming a place so poor that no one could find a wife into a place young women are eager to marry into. 86Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 168 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
- 169 Storm Over Luocheng 洛城风云起 [Urban Romance + Business Warfare + Multiple Heroines + No System] "Do you still want to tonight?" Her question was so direct that I was momentarily at a loss for words. The campus belle has already driven three men to their deaths. Why are you still getting involved with her? At the crucial moment, Sun Tao stopped me. Returning to the place where it all began, I only wanted to put an end to my youthful regrets with the campus belle who had been such a knockout back then. I had no idea she was a 23.9kReads8.3Score3k14d adds
- 170 Two Abnormal Humans and a Motorcycle 两个非正常人类与摩托车 Love that defies social norms has often been seen as a symbol of courage and freedom, admired and celebrated. This is the one kind of love people will always despise. This is not a novel, just a story from real life. There are no thrills, no climaxes, no pacing, only despair and oppression. It might be of some small help to people who truly love motorcycles, but be prepared to be mocked. This story has an unconventional outlook on life, values, and the world, and portrays a world of abnormal peo 2.2kReads—Score38114d adds
- 171 Bullied by My Boss, My Aunt Helps Me Fight Back 被上司欺压，阿姨带你去反扑 During a round of layoffs at the company, Xia Zhan was abandoned by the leader he trusted most, something he never saw coming. But Xia Zhan refused to give up. He teamed up with Hou Xiaotian and planned his moves step by step. Watch Xia Zhan enjoy life in the workplace. 377Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 Confession Game: Eight Seats 坦白局:八个位置 Confession Game: Eight Seats —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 The Unbeatable Worker’s Retirement Life 无敌打工人的退休日常 [The protagonist is invincible, but can't use his full power whenever he wants]+ [Lighthearted, funny, and not scary spiritual qi revival]+ [Picks up a child from the start, and the child grows at astonishing speed, graduating from college in chapter two] The overworked Zhang Wei finally retired. Traveling, drinking tea, fishing, bragging, and shooting the breeze… Other than not being allowed to use his abilities, this new world is pretty nice. As for the spiritual qi revival? The braised Yamata 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Aunt Mei 媚姨 Male Lead: Ding Yuan Female Lead: Liu Meiyi No one is reborn, and there is no System. This is an era of struggle belonging to the older generation! That year, Ding Yuan earned top marks in the imperial examinations, only to have his life stolen from him when his stepmother conspired with her family to switch his results. His father, unaware of the truth, set out on a rainy night to sell goods in the mountains and raise money for Ding Yuan to retake the exams. But the tractor overturned in a ravi 5.6kReads8.8Score47914d adds
- 175 Fairy, Wake Up! Your General Knowledge TA Is Here! 仙女请起床，公共基础TA来喽！ Little bits of general knowledge covering law, politics, economics, party history, management, historical figures, academic subjects, literary facts, science and technology... These are all small nuggets of knowledge to pick up as part of your daily learning. Make good use of your spare moments and spend a little time reading! Inner thoughts: “Either I’m on my way to being crushed by the competition, or I’m on my way to crushing everyone else... It’s so hard, so hard.” 204Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 After Faking a Pregnancy to Force a Divorce, My In-Laws Beg Me to Forgive Them 假孕逼离后，婆家跪求我原谅 After faking a pregnancy to force a divorce, my in-laws beg me to forgive them 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 Love Affairs in the Big City 大城情事 After my girlfriend and my best friend gave me a spectacular set of horns, I gritted my teeth and left my small town to make it in the big city. But as soon as I arrived at my new company, my coworkers started ostracizing me and setting me up... The big city is no paradise! It's a world of its own, full of all kinds of people and endless deception! As a nobody, I had to start out as a lowly network administrator, stumbling along until I finally built a small business of my own! But she was an ex 1.4kReads8.3Score13314d adds
- 179 The Rules of the Children's Home 儿女家的规矩 To help their children raise the grandchildren, a couple in their sixties were forced to live apart. From the day Zhao Youlin moved to the city to help care for his son's child, he became a “guest” in his son's home. A man from a small town, he couldn't fit into life in the big city. He had to speak softly, keep the TV muted, and even watch his son's expression before giving his grandson a piece of meat... Though Zhao Youlin was careful about everything, he still couldn't avoid falling into conf 11kReads8.6Score53414d adds
- 180 The Wall Is Four and a Half Meters High 高墙四米半 The author is a grassroots police officer who drew on personal experience to write this story. Using a detention center as its starting point and major cases once reported by CCTV as its basis, the novel recreates the reality of life inside a detention center and the process of investigating cases. Its greatest strength is its authenticity: this is a realistic novel that reads more like literary reportage. 137Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 181 The Awakening of a Middle-Aged Woman 一个中年女人的觉醒 [Family of Origin vs. the Fortress of Marriage] Chen Qingchen, an only child, is madly in love. She steals her household register and marries Lin Jiaxin, a man from a poor family who has made it on his own, unaware of what awaits her: a sharp-tongued mother-in-law who makes her life difficult, her father’s sudden death, her mother being forced out of the home, and underhanded attacks at work. When she hits rock bottom, two women become her lifelines. Her tough mother stands firmly behind her, wh 7.8kReads8.5Score75014d adds
- 182 The Shen Family Cookbook 沈氏食经 Through the lens of food, we observe the myriad aspects of society and the twists and turns of life. Every dish is more than a culinary craft: it is human connection, memory, and a philosophy for living. Follow Shen Yan through his many experiences as he rises from poverty to become a renowned master chef. 1.1kReads7.1Score13414d adds
- 183 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 16Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 184 God-Tier Food Truck: Foodies Around the World Beg Me to Set Up Shop 神级餐车：全球吃货求我出摊 System, Food, Street Stalls, Slow Pace, No Romance, Widowed The book’s new-release rating may be low at first, but 95% of reviews are five stars. Enjoy with confidence! Ye Wanting unexpectedly gets a magical mobile food cart System. Flatbread + pork floss + seaweed = seaweed-and-pork-floss turkey noodles Crab + flour = crab roe soup dumplings Lamb offal + garlic + pepper = peppery lamb offal soup Quality ingredients + premium recipes + perfect cooking = food adored by thousands Three-wheeled car 656Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 185 Fragrance Across the Nine Provinces: A Gourmet Legend 香飘九州，美食传奇 A food-focused transmigration story, light and cheerful, perfect for reading in the evening with a meal. Food is at its heart, but home, nation, the world, and a sense of duty are all part of the story. A legitimate-born daughter versus an overbearing heir: power struggles, business management, palace and household intrigue, and face-slapping. The male and female leads are both smart and capable, and bring out the best in each other... Charcoal-grilled matsutake, hand-torn roast rabbit, meat ske 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 Searching for Love in the Mortal World 尘世寻爱 At the end of the twentieth century, Momo always looked at the reasonable and unreasonable aspects of the world from the perspective of a bystander, living carelessly like a rogue. It wasn't until she met Li Fan, a married woman, and Duoduo that she truly entered the real world. But the cruelty of reality, and the enormous gulf between it and her inner world, made it impossible for her to adapt... 4.8kReads—Score20714d adds
- 187 What's There to Fear About Divorce at 40? My First Love Has My Back 40岁离婚怕什么，还有初恋兜底 [A levelheaded housewife who knows when to retreat and when to advance + an icy doctor who advances by retreating] [Midlife struggles + parent-child relationships + redemption + mutual healing] Her husband is having an affair with his boss. Her son is a high school senior and has started dating. Zhu Yi, who quit her job three years ago, feels as if her world is collapsing. Then she unexpectedly runs into Yang Yiqing, her first love, whom she had lost touch with years ago. Suddenly, time speeds 111Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Bold Pursuit, Secret Indulgence 强撩与暗宠 On one side, his female boss pulls him into an emotional tug-of-war. On the other, the female dean offers him a healing companionship. Caught between them, he doesn't want to give up his stable job, but he can't bear to let go of the peace and comfort she brings, either. Choosing between them becomes his greatest dilemma. 4.7kReads7.1Score42514d adds
- 189 Li Dongyuan, the Golden Essence Divine Doctor 金元神医李东垣 Synopsis: In the chaotic years of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, Li Gao abandoned commerce to study medicine under Zhang Yuansu. He developed the Spleen and Stomach theory and founded the School of Nourishing Earth. Through his writings and the many students he trained, his ideas had a lasting influence and remain relevant to modern disease treatment. "The Renowned Jin-Yuan Physician Li Dongyuan" takes you on a journey through his remarkable medical career. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 My Angel Investor Is My Adorable Husband 天使投资人是我的小娇夫 Told from the heroine's perspective, this story follows her journey from an innocent, inexperienced newcomer to the working world to a successful professional woman. Fang Yuwei and the hero, Lin Peifeng, meet on campus. He falls for her at first sight and takes care of her and stays by her side, but Lin Peifeng's identity is not so simple. As the heroine makes her way through the workplace, she encounters all kinds of unwritten rules, both obvious and hidden. She changes jobs several times and m 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Gourmet: Stop Stewing It, Even the Village Dogs Are Drooling! 美食：别炖了，村里狗都馋哭了！ Kuang Rui refuses to get caught up in the rat race and chooses to lie flat back in his hometown. He inherits his father’s braised meat shop and, after rejecting the rat race, gains a Food System. Together, they breathe new life into the shop. The humble home-cooked dishes that once went unnoticed are transformed into viral hits that customers flock to check in and try. Take steamed stinky tofu with minced meat, for example. It smells awful but tastes delicious, and one bite is enough to leave y 2.4kReads6.4Score15614d adds
- 192 Chang'an County 长安县 “Golden Zhouzhi, silver Huxian, Chang’an County is where they kill and burn...” goes a saying in Shaanxi. The author takes you into Chang’an County, where they kill and burn. This panoramic portrait of the customs and local life of Chang’an County, Xi’an, Shaanxi, depicts rural life in all its unvarnished authenticity: an ancient village, a great burial mound rising from the earth, and four clans descended from the tomb guardians... A secret buried for a thousand years, the scheming and rivalrie 4.4kReads9.2Score42414d adds
- 193 The Night Is Hungry, and There’s No Escaping His Possessiveness 夜色贪婪，逃不开他的占有 After her fiancé and best friend joined forces to take everything from her, Su Xiaoran fell from the clouds into the mud. In her moment of despair, she stumbled into Gu Haifeng's arms. The man gripped her chin and said in a low voice, “From today on, you're mine.” The scumbag and the bitch? She'll make sure they lose everything and end up disgraced! As for this powerful tycoon? Su Xiaoran only wants to run, but he pins her in a corner, possessiveness overflowing. “Running? Where do you think you 614Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 Middle-Aged and Alone, With No One to Lean On 人到中年，无人可依 A middle-aged couple have no sex life and barely communicate. With elderly parents to care for and children to raise, they hit a dead end at work and struggle through a life full of endless chores. Then suddenly, an unforeseen and terrifying crisis sweeps them into a storm. What should they do next? Can they keep going? How can they turn things around? 240Reads7.4Score12914d adds
- 195 He Vanishes from His Night Market Stall, Driving All His Customers Crazy 他夜市摆摊玩失踪，食客们全疯了 [Food + heartwarming + laid-back + business + street stall + no female lead] “Stop eating, stop eating! Take a look at yourselves. Do you even look like actors anymore? You're as round as balls!” Hearing the director's warning, a certain top-tier star tearfully polished off a bowl of braised pork. “Director, I promise, I promise I'll start working hard to lose weight tomorrow!” The director flew into a rage, snatched the braised pork, and took a bite. He was about to say, “Is this it?!” Then he 1.7kReads7.0Score11114d adds
- 196 Gray Sky 灰空 He was a passionate young man, a promising journalist with a bright future, and his life was going splendidly. His supervisor was just about to promote him when, in a moment of impulsiveness, he made a mistake, and his life took a different course. Misfortune and fortune go hand in hand, and this marked the beginning of an entirely different life. 4.8kReads8.9Score58414d adds
- 197 The Tail Fire Tiger and Kui Wood Wolf 尾火虎奎木狼 As the old saying goes: Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles; traveling ten thousand miles is not as good as meeting countless people; meeting countless people is not as good as spending every day with masters; and having an expert show you the way is not as good as reaching enlightenment on your own. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of books, traveled many roads, met many people, and experienced many things. I’ve also spent time with masters, and gained a fe 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 The Memories of Old Hero Lei 雷老侠的回忆 This is a humorous, long-running wuxia novel. As everyone knows, the Salted Fish Sect is the oldest and most mysterious martial arts school in history. Lei the Elder, who is 256 years old, happens to be the sect's last leader. Two editors from the Gini Knight Magazine interview him, and through his recollections, the Salted Fish Sect's hidden, turbulent history comes to light. The jianghu's endless grudges and its unforgettable tales of chivalry and devotion all vanish in the blink of an eye, be 210Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 199 Travel the World in a Custom Camper Van 自改房车行天下 [This book isn’t really a novel. More accurately, it’s a travelogue based on the author’s real experiences, chronicling the entire journey along National Highway 219 by car. If you enjoy traveling, come take a look.] What’s the most important thing about going out for fun? Of course, you have to get out there! What does traveling mean? Some say that traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. Hu Yonggang believes that the meaning of travel is something you have to dis 1.3kReads9.5Score15514d adds
- 200 I Think I Walked into the Wrong Blind Date Venue 我好像走错了相亲会场 (Ratings have only just opened, but they’re sure to keep climbing. The author has completed a million-word novel, so read with confidence.) When the family arranged a blind date for Shanghai, he somehow ended up at Auntie Wang’s matchmaking event next door, and everything changed. She thought he was broke. She thought he was a little brother. She thought he was a shut-in. She thought he was a warm-hearted guy. Four women, four entirely different lives. In the end, which one will he choose? In th 14.8kReads8.3Score1k14d adds
