Novels like Longing Takes More Than a Few Words
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Longing Takes More Than a Few Words, best match first.
- 151 Meow Yeah’s Sweet Romance Diary 猫耶的甜宠日常 The little everyday moments of two people. Through every step of the journey, they are confidants, friends, and the most important people in each other's hearts. An inexplicable understanding unfolds here! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you, everyone! 292Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 152 Soda Water and Green Tea 苏打水绿茶 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.3kReads8.8Score10414d adds
- 153 Two Stars Shining Like a Galaxy 双星辉映如繁星 Table tennis in a parallel world: a left-handed paddle, explosive forehand drives, and a hard-fought journey, with two stars shining like countless lights in the night sky. Through countless days of training, they support each other, like the two brightest stars above, lighting the way forward for one another. Fighting side by side, they exchange trust and encouragement with a glance. Their understanding is like the gravitational pull between stars: natural and incredibly strong. In competitive 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 Little Tangyuan's Everyday Life 汤圆小日常 Hello, everyone! My name is Tangyuan, but you can call me Qiuqiu. I’m three years old. My dad is Wang Chuyang, and my mom is Sun Yihan. I’m Mommy and Daddy’s most precious little darling. Oh, and my full name is Sun Xiyao. Doesn’t it sound both lovely and impressive? The heartwarming, hilarious everyday life of little Tangyuan and her family. This is a fictional parallel universe, so please don’t compare it with reality. 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 Side by Side in the Blazing Tide 炽浪并肩 A slightly out-of-character story following Sunhope's timeline, from meeting and getting to know each other after joining the first team in 2017 to winning gold together at the Licheng Olympics. We keep moving forward. 125Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 156 Miss Mario, the Little Lion Wants a Commitment 马里奥女士，小狮子想要名分 Story: rekindling an old romance + pure love + a little heartbreak + a happy ending. Thank you all for your support! Dear Ms. Mario, today marks the sixteenth year since we met. From our first mixed doubles match to our later domination of the table tennis world, every moment with you has been precious. Things weren’t always smooth. We argued over misunderstandings, broke up under pressure from the outside world, and eventually lost contact completely as we pursued our own dreams. The one thing 37Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 157 After She Retired, She Ran Away, and He Went Mad 退役后她跑了，他疯了 Years of hard work finally paid off, but she found herself uncertain about the future. Three years after leaving the country, she learned from her best friend that he had been set up on a date and that things were going well. She made up her mind to return home and win him back. 92Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 158 Transmigrated to the Era of Chinese Table Tennis 穿越到了国乒时代 After staying up all night for a competition, I transmigrated into the Chinese national table tennis team before the Athens Olympics. Had I become a crucial part of the effort to develop talent for the national team? 792Reads—Score10014d adds
- 159 Paris Shouldn’t Have Been a Regret 巴黎不该是遗憾 A continuation of my previous book They led everyone out of Tokyo's rain, but left themselves behind in Paris. I hope nothing goes wrong in Paris, and that it won't become another regret! We can't save other people. We can only live our own lives well. When you work hard to live your own life well, you'll realize that everything had already changed. 9Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 160 We Have Always Believed in Ourselves 我们始终坚定自信 If every little white ball is a little sun, then together we have enough strength to shatter every obstacle and become a light that shines on one another. “We will always remain steadfast and confident.” “One last time, let's go!” 20Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 161 Retired Powerhouse Turns into a Youngster? Crushes Olympic Athletes! 退役猛将变小将？吊打奥运选手！ Former table tennis player Luo Hao is attacked by human traffickers while rescuing a girl. When he opens his eyes, he has transmigrated into the body of a 14-year-old table tennis prodigy who missed his chance to join the national youth team! Luo Hao: Heaven has given me the chance to take another shot at table tennis. This time, I won’t leave with any regrets! The Skill Upgrade System is bound! Steal your opponent’s skills in matches, then level up as soon as your experience is maxed out! Dr 9kReads6.3Score42314d adds
- 162 Wang Cuoqin's Diary 王醋钦的日记本 (Some parts aren't very true to life, and there are lots of mistakes. I'm a bit sensitive, so please be understanding. In the end, I still want to say I'm sorry to everyone!) [Blunt Catboy × Secretly Delighted Doggo] Wang Cuqin gets dumped by his girlfriend. The same day he says, “The only thing in my world is table tennis,” he meets Sun Yisha and becomes his mixed-doubles partner... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 A Perfect Ending: Where My Heart Finds Peace 圆满之我心安处 There’s a popular line online: “What kind of ending could possibly be worthy of all the hardships and upheaval along the way?” It applies to everyone, but especially to athletes. Competitive sports are the ultimate expression of the beauty of tragedy, and almost nobody gets a perfect ending. Life is always full of regrets and tears, but no one knows about their regrets. For the couple known as Yuanman, their athletic careers weren’t perfect, but having each other made them almost complete. Where 62Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 164 After Paris, Us 巴黎之后，我们 After years of waiting, at last that golden medal was placed in front of him. Coming down from the highest podium, he waited expectantly. “So, can you give me an answer now?” Growing from awkward youth to maturity, from emotion to reason, and having the same person by your side throughout it all is pretty amazing. [The shark and the little lion weren't “made for each other.” They stumbled along until they finally learned to walk toward each other.] 413Reads7.4Score10614d adds
- 165 I Miss You So Much in Table Tennis 我在乒乓很想你 He was her partner since childhood, and the doubles teammate who understood her best at the table. From the community training center to the finals of international tournaments, table tennis was the sole focus of their youth and the bond between their lives. After winning a major tournament, they became a much-talked-about duo off the court. But under the spotlight, outside voices began to overwhelm the understanding that had always let them fight side by side. The joy they should have shared h 149Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 166 China's Table Tennis Team Has a Prodigy Girl 国乒出了个天才少女 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 21Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 167 With You Along the Way, Life Blooms in Splendor 一路有你，繁花似锦 That year, a genius girl met a genius boy. And so, much later, they became the only geniuses in each other’s eyes. A passionate youth, steadfast and confident: “When I return, I’ll bring you flowers, and leave them along the road you once traveled.” A future in full bloom. May we meet again at the summit. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. This story is entirely fictional. Please don’t take it too seriously. 207Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Just in Time for the Depths of Winter 恰逢于凛冬 Second chances + childhood friends + secret crush At nineteen, he fell in love with her at first sight. He always thought that if he stayed by her side year after year, he would eventually get his happy ending. But that girl was just too exceptional. He couldn't keep up with her, and had to retire because of an injury. After his retirement, the two of them went their separate ways. One thought they hadn't been in touch for seven years, while the other could only sneak off to see her once a year. 311Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 As I Run Toward the Sun 如我奔向太阳 He knew that one day they would meet, so he kept walking toward the sun. Meeting someone dazzling in your youth means that everything else in the rest of your life will pale in comparison. 2.2kReads7.2Score10214d adds
- 170 I'll Be Your Strongest Support 做你最坚强的后盾 It's only a little wish, but four years is too long. I want to write some stories from my imagination to keep myself company. My darling, just keep moving forward! I'll always follow behind you, watch over you, and be your strongest support! 83Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 171 Bean Bun Head 豆包儿脑袋 From coworkers to spouses. See how the sharp-tongued Wang Chuqing dotes on his wife without restraint, and how the sweet, soft Su Yingshan has him completely wrapped around her finger. Every jealous moment and every bicker comes down to one thing: there’s no one but you. 133Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 172 My Partner Is the Best in the World 我的搭档是世界第一 A “destined” pair once took the table tennis mixed doubles world by storm. After they retired, interest in mixed doubles dwindled, until a new pair emerged and netizens dubbed them the “Chen-Xiao” duo. Their arrival sparked heated discussion online. It seemed they were following the same path as the former “destined” pair... When Ding Jiaxiao and Chen Bochuan first teamed up, they didn't seem to like each other much. But after a while, they developed perfect chemistry. At eighteen, they won the 273Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 Thanks for the Boundless Glory of Active Service 感谢现役之万丈荣光 The flag on your chest will always matter more than the name on your back. If your name represents honor, then the flag represents responsibility and a mission, one worth giving everything to defend and fight for. 48Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 174 My Mixed Doubles Partner Insists on Making It Romantic 混双搭档非要和我谈爱情 My new work is out! You can find 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! 17Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 175 When All the Glamour Fades, You're Still the One 繁华落尽终是你 We once chased distant horizons and got caught up in worldly fame, rushing through the crowds and losing our way amid partings and reunions. As the seasons turned and the dust settled, all that was passionate and dazzling eventually faded into the ordinary. But you alone crossed the cracks in time and stood with me at the end of the years, counting through our past together. When all the splendor has faded, it is still you. That is time’s way of choosing, and the heart’s true desire. 210Reads6.4Score10314d adds
- 176 Super Grand Slam, Let's Get Divorced! 超级金满贯我们离婚吧！ A tribute to my idol, Fan Zhendong! Table tennis star × female office worker After the heroine, Lin Xiaoqing, secretly marries the table tennis Grand Slam champion Pan Zhendong, their sweet life together and a series of misunderstandings lead to heartbreak This is a work of fiction. Please don’t associate it with the real person! 216Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Walking Side by Side, Meeting at the Summit 并肩同行，顶峰相见 Shen Jie is graceful in appearance and steady in temperament, a renowned young talent in the world of table tennis. Xu Ci is carefree and dashing, full of youthful spirit, a young man who makes a striking figure on the table tennis court. “If you could be as radiant as the moon forever, I'd brave ice and snow to bring you warmth.” They walk side by side and meet again at the summit. 11Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 178 Bathing in Wind and Snow Today 今朝沐风雪 At the peak of her career, at twenty-five, illness forced her to retire. She locked her table tennis paddle away in the bottom of a box, along with her entire passionate youth. Five years later, they ran into each other at an investment promotion event. She found herself looking into a pair of familiar eyes. The boy who had once fought alongside her had become an industry rising star with capital at his fingertips. “Want to play me again?” The paddle he offered was more than a paddle: it was a k 158Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 The Genius Left-Hander Just Won the Grand Slam 天才左手她大满贯啦 This novel pairs Lin An and Lu Xichuan. (A left-handed table tennis prodigy × the aloof heartthrob of the table tennis world) (The romance develops slowly at first, with more interaction later on) In her previous life, Lin An was a table tennis player. Her greatest dream was to achieve a career Grand Slam. Reborn as a left-hander, she has no shortage of courage to start over. This time, she’ll make her way into the table tennis world with her left hand, raise the national flag, hear the national 652Reads—Score11814d adds
- 180 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
- 181 The Years of Innocence 清白之岁 [Rekindled Romance / Reunion After Years Apart / Former Active Athletes, Now Retired / Slow Burn] [Friendly reminder: This is a parallel world and a fictional setting! Please distinguish reality from the novel. The characters are based on real people, so please do not conflate them with the actual individuals. Some table tennis details may not be professionally accurate, so please don't scrutinize them too closely. I'll do my best to keep things logical, and I appreciate your understanding.] Ten 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 One of Life's Fortunes: Meeting Mr. Fan 人间有幸事，遇见樊先生 This is a fanfiction about Dong Ge. After the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, a ray of light appeared in my world. This story mainly follows Dong Ge after the Paris Olympics, and also incorporates some of my own personal experiences. There are scenes so sweet they’ll give you a toothache, as well as angst. The first few chapters may be a little slow, but later on the story will speed ahead as if someone had hit fast-forward. Fan Zhendong has become a guiding light in my heart. His character and his journey 283Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 Longing Leads Me Home 思念如归 They were both national table tennis players for Country C. They met as children, grew up knowing each other, and were childhood sweethearts. But fate didn’t go their way. Various obstacles appeared along their competitive journeys, and the young couple had no choice but to break up and pursue their own futures. Three years later, the heroine returned in glory to the airport in Country C, becoming the new generation’s table tennis champion and the chairperson of the Twelve-Nation Athletes’ Union 209Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Zhou Ye’s Table Tennis Era 周野的乒乓时代 In his previous life, Zhou Ye played table tennis for twenty years. His best result was third place in the team event at the National Games. He died at thirty. When he opened his eyes again, it was 1993. He was twelve, playing on a concrete table with a ready-made paddle that cost just over ten yuan. Lin Fei, the school team’s star player, challenged him to a match. Zhou Ye won. When a provincial team coach came looking for promising players, Zhou Ye made the cut. Everyone called him a geni 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 Something’s Off About My Rumored Boyfriend 我的绯闻男友不对劲 A fictional table tennis setting with original worldbuilding. All characters are fictional. Please do not associate them with real people. Su Wansha is constantly being hit on by people on her team, and she can’t take it anymore. She approaches her partner, Lin Muqin, and suggests they pretend to be a couple in public to ward off unwanted admirers. Lin Muqin agrees at once, no longer able to hide the feelings he has kept in his eyes. In front of others, they’re just ordinary partners. When they’ 445Reads—Score10114d adds
- 186 Transmigrate into a Book: Chen Shi Wants Me to Die in Place of the Fan 穿书国乒：陈时让我替风扇死你 [I’ve started a new book, everyone!] Sha Feng was reading a novel when its heroine, A Shi, sent her into a rage. In the heat of the moment, she transmigrated into a book. Watch her turn the tide, change the story, kill A Shi with her own hands, and set the plot back on course! 5Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 187 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
- 188 Today's Sun Will Shine Brighter Than Yesterday's 今天的太阳会比昨天更耀眼 Why do we like them? Maybe our own youth was too ordinary, so we envy how bright and passionate theirs is. Maybe it's because we never had someone by our side who would stand firm no matter what happened. Maybe it's because they always choose each other, each other's first choice. Perhaps that's why we're moved by the pure and beautiful feelings between them. I believe everyone can meet the person who's right for them. (I've changed the names, so I won't use their real names.) 10Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 189 North and South of Life 人生南北 Whether in the past, the present, or the future, I hope every hope we hold has a chance of coming true. May we stay by each other’s side and move forward together, making every dream come true, one moment at a time!!! Wishing everyone all the best, more and more with each passing day. 11Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 190 The Secret Hidden in 11 Points 藏在11分里的秘密 This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental!!! [Dazzling Scorpio Girl vs. Ambitious Taurus Guy] | [Childhood Friends · Growing Stronger Together] | [All Sweetness, No Angst] Su Qing and Lu Lin have been “best friends who love to bicker” since childhood, and they’re also a dream team who fight side by side on the field. She’s a supremely talented, confident, and fearless prodigy; he’s a steady, dependable “Mr. Perfect” who quietly watches ove 1Reads—Score314d adds
- 191 The Lion Kisses the Shark 狮子亲吻鲨鱼 [Fanfic] [Theme: Them in a parallel world] A rebellious little lion and a warm, sunny shark. In a parallel world, they can be themselves without a care and grow stronger. Love has no time limit or reason. They pursue what they love, then run toward the person they love. They spent the first half of their lives pursuing their separate dreams, following their passions and what was in their hearts. Now, let them spend the rest of their lives loving each other. 18Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 192 He Says His Time Is Almost Up 他说已迟暮 Sun Yingsha always thought the line, “One day, you’ll understand that your future matters more than love. You’ll also understand that love is harder to come by than a bright future. But in the end, you’ll understand that the right person will be there in your future,” was beautifully said. But when she received the wedding invitation, she felt another sentence needed to be added: While chasing your future, don’t break the heart of someone who loves you. Don’t leave him waiting all alone... Sun 9Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 193 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
- 194 Fan Zhendong: Where the Heart Leads 樊振东：心之所向 Because of him, she ran hard, striving to catch up with someone so outstanding. For her, he worked even harder, determined not to let her down. He: I’ll be with you as you become the best sports journalist. She: I’ll be with you as we witness your Grand Slam. We are each other’s heart’s desire. (All characters and events in this story are fictional and intended solely for literary purposes. Please do not associate them with real people!) 145Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 First You and Me, Then Us 先是你我，后是我们 [Table Tennis] I never thought I would stop moving forward for anyone, not even you, whom I love deeply. But every time I look back, I want to share every step of the journey with you. My heart will stay with you, but my feet will keep moving. 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 My Girlfriend Is Number One in the World 我的女友世界第一 “Miss, have you felt my pecs enough? Please mind your boundaries.” On Bai Xue’s first day with the national table tennis team, she accidentally felt the pecs of Su Shirui, captain of the men’s team. A misunderstanding drove them apart on bad terms, and from then on they became rivals who couldn’t stand the sight of each other. But fate had other plans: their complementary playing styles made them mixed doubles partners. As they spent day after day together, their feelings began to change, and a 228Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 197 I See Mountains as Mere Grass and Trees, But You Alone Are a Verdant Mountain 我见众山皆草木，唯有见你是青山 Another snowy night. I thought we'd grow old together, but you left halfway through. How could I not be heartbroken? At least when you came back, I was still here. And when I was here, you happened to return! —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 198 Sha Sha and Me 我与莎莎 The story of me winning the championship in Los Angeles after joining the national team, and mutually admiring my idol Sasha. While I was taking a break and she had retired, we traveled everywhere. This is not a self-insert fantasy!!! This story is entirely fictional!! 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Go for It! My Champion Partner 加油！我的冠军拍档 Table Tennis Champion: The Left-Handed World Champion and His Little Sunshine A true-to-life story, with sweet moments for you to discover! It's about two people growing up, just like ordinary people, and yet not quite like them! They circle around in love until they find each other. They overcome every obstacle at work and make a name for themselves. They're both elite table tennis players. One is a left-handed heartthrob who never says what he means. The other is his little sunshine. They go f 178Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 My Destined Lover 天选爱人 My new work is out! You can find 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! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
