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- 1 When You Are Old 当你老了 (A vivid portrait of everyday life, with a realist focus) Yizhou has a bridge called Phoenix Bridge, and there are plenty of stories to be found around it. This book focuses on the pressing issue of elder care today. The story is lively and down-to-earth, unfolding the lives of four generations at an unhurried pace. Amid the laughter, bickering, and tears, it portrays the friction and warmth between people in a society facing an increasingly severe aging crisis, while examining and reflecting on 2.5kReads7.5Score17914d adds
- 2 I Became a Relationship Analyst for Men and Made a Fortune 给男人们做情感分析师，我赚翻了 On graduation day, I helped Zhou Yubai straighten the tassel on his cap. As my fingers brushed his stubble, the whole school cheered, “Happy graduation!” Only I knew that for the past three years, I had picked out every gift he gave the girl he was in love with. When he finally won her heart, I smiled and handed him the love letter I’d written for myself. In the pouring rain, I got a cash transfer from him: “Thanks, bro. That’s your fee for being my dating coach.” My best friend snatched my phon —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 One, Two, Three, Take Your Seats 一二三儿，请对号入座 In this world where values had gone mad, Xu Yiyi was like so many women in marriages today, trapped in a miserable, abnormal relationship that was like being widowed while still married: she left home but didn't divorce. Her turning point came after she greedily enjoyed the pleasures of being with Luan Han, a college student in his early twenties. Then she unexpectedly ran into her first love, Song Ning, who had “come back from the dead,” and paid a price for it. The appearance of her first love 139Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 4 Quick Transmigration: Forget Love, I Just Want to Make Money 快穿：谈什么爱情，我只想搞钱 [Dual Quick Transmigration + Building a Career + Healing Everyday Life + Slow and Steady + Sweet Mutual Pampering] [Quirky Female Lead X Tsundere, Catlike Male Lead] After losing her job, the female lead, Lin Xiao, accidentally became bound to a Career System. She must complete work assignments in other worlds to earn a million and return to the real world. Determined to make money, she works diligently and strives to be an exemplary employee! The male lead, Chen Ye, was a playboy who took lif 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Love in the Balance 情陷交易 This is more or less the second installment of Trial Marriage. The later chapters focus on bringing together and showing interactions between the characters from the first book and the younger generation. The earlier chapters tell the coming-of-age story of a brother and sister from a divorced family in a small town, as they grow up, study, live, and fall in love against the backdrop of a typical Chinese family. There are joys and sorrows, sweetness and bitterness. Who can truly understand all t 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Wind Blows Through Green Fields, Sweet as Can Be 风吹青禾有点甜 [Breast Specialist] VS [Divorced Chinese Literature Department Beauty]. [Sweet Romance]+ [Younger Man]+ [Second Marriage]+ [Second Male Lead Wins Her Back]. On the tenth anniversary of her wedding, Shen Qinghe was confronted by her husband's mistress. It turned out that the perfect husband in everyone's eyes had not only cheated on and betrayed her, but had also gotten the other woman pregnant. Furious, she divorced him, but her stress led to the discovery of breast nodules. Introduced by her be 562Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 7 An HR Diary HR日记 [A sharp and capable HR manager vs. a wise, deeply devoted CEO] [From a newcomer at a major corporation to a seasoned HR professional, this is a thoughtful look at how women can make their mark in the workplace! Career first, romance second, with a moving and realistic story free of melodrama. 1v1 + devoted to each other + workplace drama] What kind of people does the workplace need? Who can stay undefeated at work, and who will leave in disappointment? Su Yun and her husband, Xue Zhong, went fr 165Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 8 May You Find Your Way to Gentle Waters 愿君行至清浅处 After breaking free from my scumbag husband and keeping the child while leaving the father behind, I met her... 90% of this novel is based on real life. Having grown up amid her parents' chaotic marriage, Yu Qing learned early on that love was nothing but an illusion, like flowers reflected in a mirror or the moon in water. Her twin sister, Yu Chu, was the only one who shared her life, like another shadow by her side. At thirty, while navigating the hectic, demanding world of consulting, Yu Qi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 After the Love Triangle Showdown, the Scheming Male Lead Drops the Act 修罗场后，绿茶男主他不装了 [Unrequited love becomes mutual + reunion after years apart + older woman/younger man romance + one-on-one + happy ending] Gentle, resilient flower shop owner x scheming, calculating college student The first employee at Wen Xu’s newly opened flower shop was a young man. He was tall and straight-backed, with a handsome face, and begged her pitifully to take him in. But later, the man who had always obediently called her “big sister” pinned her beneath him, eyes red as he demanded, “Why are —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Affairs at Yinyang Bay 阴阳湾情事 Original title: "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay" The animated series adapted from this book, "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay", is now available, and the short drama "An Affair at Yin Yang Bay" will be released soon. *[1990s + countryside + traditional values + honest man + migrant worker girl + left-behind wife]* *Most of the stories in this book are drawn from things witnessed and heard back then. They may seem absurd, but they really happened.* *As this is a rural novel, the language is quite colloquial 194kReads8.8Score7.2k14d adds
- 11 Qianmo Xiling 阡陌西泠 Before I began writing this story, a friend’s sudden death had a profound effect on me. If there really were two people like Zipei and Zhishu, could there be a moment when they, too, were so fragile that the slightest thing might break them? I believe the answer is yes. No matter how strong a shell the years have given us, one moment of weakness can undo us. The last straw that breaks the camel’s back is real. Even after everything has settled, we still look back, reflect, and cherish what we ha 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 A Single Mother’s Road to Redemption 一个单亲妈妈的救赎之路 I was a woman left single, and by the time I reached middle age, becoming a single mother was bound to turn my life upside down. At the halfway point of life, I’ve been through everything you can imagine, and even things you can’t. So what? The middle of life is a battlefield, and I am a shield, guarding a corner of tenderness amid the chaos. Halfway through life, I’ll be my own rock, pressing forward through disorder, gentle yet strong. Through half a lifetime of storms, I give it everything. A 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Trial Marriage 试婚男女 Jiang Chunhua, a budget officer at a construction company, meets Xu Qiushi, an administrative secretary at a private enterprise, on a blind date arranged by their families. But Qiushi never quite falls in love with him. After experiencing her first love, Fang Yuan, as well as Qu Xianghuai and Cheng Ziwei, she starts to feel that falling for someone is difficult. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Qiuhe, unexpectedly meets police officer Zhou Tianmu. Neither of them expects much at first, thinking it 704Reads8.4Score13114d adds
- 14 I Married a Veterinarian for My Second Marriage, and He Begs Me Not to Throw Him Away 二婚嫁了个兽医，求我别把他扔了 Lighthearted healing + funny and heartwarming + family life + slow-burn everyday romance + a touch of ensemble cast The male lead is a retired soldier who retrains as a veterinarian, switching seamlessly between fierce wolf and cuddly sweetheart. Amid rumors and life’s ups and downs, he remains entirely devoted to his muse. The female lead marries the wrong man on a whim and ends up divorced. Now she’s about to marry for the second time, so she’d better be careful. But why is someone calling her —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Ups and Downs of Marriage 婚姻那些事儿 "Those Things About Marriage" tells the story of Jiang Xiaozhi and Cheng Yi, college sweethearts who plan to marry after graduation. But when their parents meet, disagreements over the bride price and dowry sour the occasion. The couple decides to have a bare-bones wedding with neither, and secretly registers their marriage. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaozhi’s friend Su Yang, who has been married for only six months, is about to divorce her husband, Xia Yin. Jiang Xiaozhi discovers she is pregnant, and h 533Reads9.4Score11614d adds
- 16 Two Generations of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Love and Hate in a Chinese Family 两代婆媳：中式家庭的爱恨情长 Three women, two generations of mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. The post-1995 generation faces off against the post-1960 generation. Their conflict is both a clash of lifestyles and a collision of beliefs, bringing more than half a century of women’s awakening into sharp focus. Women born in the 1930s are stubbornly set in their ways; those born in the 1960s are half-awake and half-entrenched; while the post-1995 generation wholeheartedly embraces pleasure, putting themselves entirely above 1.2kReads9.6Score16514d adds
- 17 First We Bow to Heaven and Earth, Then We Promise Each Other a Deep Love 先拜天地，再许情深 The rating has just been posted and will gradually go up. [Composed, cool-headed power player in government] VS [Diligent, ambitious young lawyer] [Marriage Before Love]+ [Age Gap]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Powerful Man Bows to Love]+ [Married Life] Su Yun is a junior lawyer at a well-known law firm. Hoping to save enough for a down payment on a home in the provincial capital with her boyfriend, she takes on a difficult divorce case and goes undercover with her best friend to gather evidence. Before th 2.1kReads7.4Score19214d adds
- 18 Summer and Fate 夏季与天意 An ordinary encounter: one is a talented young woman at a crossroads in her life, and the other is a dedicated high school teacher. A sweet story about down-to-earth life and love. Xu Huanyi met Xu Tian in the summer. Once lost and uncertain, she gave up the job she already had and came to this small town for a fresh start. To her delight, she discovered that Xu Tian was part of that new beginning. Back in high school, Xu Tian had inexplicably taken a liking to a girl, though all he did was wa 118Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 19 I'll Wait for You in Gusu City 我在姑苏城里等你 After failing the college entrance exams, I left home alone and came to Suzhou, where I met two girls who would shape my whole life... One was as passionate as fire, the other as gentle as jade... At eighteen, I didn't understand what love was... A cigarette, a glass of wine, and so much sorrow in the city of Gusu... Note: This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, and it takes its time getting going. If you enjoy plot-driven stories, you can start at Chapter 39. Thank you! 2kReads—Score19514d adds
- 20 Mountain Flowers Face the Sea Trees 山花对海树 Mountain Flowers Facing Sea Trees 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Years of Growing Up 成长的岁月 Pingping was born in the mid-1960s and grew up in a small town in Jiangnan. Her parents raised five children, and Pingping was the fourth. Born during the Cultural Revolution, Pingping witnessed the country rise from poverty and backwardness to prosperity and strength. Through her own hard work, she grew alongside the times. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Snow in Winter, Flowers in Spring 冬有雪，春有花 When Nan Xiu was fourteen, her father told her, “Be good, don't cry. Smile. When you do, you look like a little fairy from another world.” When she was twenty, her older brother told her, “Be good, don't cry. Find a good man. He'll take good care of you.” At twenty-two, Nan Xiu rode her little electric scooter back and forth between school and her mentor's shop, smiling sweetly as she called out, “Old Liu, I've finished today's tasks!” At twenty-four, Song Shimo told Nan Xiu, “I'll love you for 125Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 23 A Marriage of Money 钱婚 To become the dutiful daughter, good wife, and loving mother everyone expected, Liu Xiaoqing buried her youthful dreams and deepest desires before the age of thirty-three, living a life of constant compromise. After graduating, she painfully gave up her dream of becoming a writer and took the civil service exam, becoming a government employee. At home, she endured her in-laws' repeated provocations, again and again, just to preserve her marriage. At work, she likewise chose to put up with her 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Childhood Symphony 童年交响曲 Five-year-old Wang Xiaozhu’s happy life in the countryside! She helps her mother wash clothes by the river and finds a duck egg in the water. She helps her mother sew a quilt on the rooftop, only to be pranked by the girl next door. Her grandmother raises a flock of chickens, but no one knows where they’re laying their eggs... 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 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 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I Met You in Winter 在冬时遇见你 [Sweet romance, no angst] [They choose each other] [A slow-burning love] [Gourmet] After Lin Xiaoxi moved to Qingcheng, a small coastal city, she discovered on the night she got her tooth filled that her next-door neighbor was Xie Jingzhi, the dentist who had treated her. Gentle and reassuring when he smiled, Dr. Xie shattered her preconceptions about dentists. It turned out that some of them didn't look intimidating after all. As they spent one day after another together, she learned that some 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 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 779Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 28 Perfectly Complementary 极致互补 [Short drama now streaming] [Emotion-led brand strategist Zhang Xinbei × rational investor Gao Jiawei] Modern romance / cerebral love / workplace maneuvering / mature push and pull A power couple who complement each other · One-on-one · Mutual salvation · (Those who mind a non-virgin heroine should proceed with caution. No rivalry between women, just a normal romance with sound values.) * She is a top-tier brand strategist who breaks through by understanding human nature; he is a capital markets 3.1kReads8.7Score34014d adds
- 29 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 112Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 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. 5.1kReads7.1Score46014d adds
- 31 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. 857Reads7.1Score10414d adds
- 32 Rose Works as a Tutor in a Wealthy Household 玫瑰在豪门做家庭教师 [Awakening through divorce + elite-family tutoring + a comeback through political maneuvering + mutual salvation + a strong female lead's growth] Rose was once an elementary school Chinese teacher in the public sector, holding onto the coveted “iron rice bowl” of a secure job, until life forced her to break out of her safe routine with her own hands. Divorced, raising a child, starting over: she had her fears, but for her child and herself, she had to build a better life. When things were at t 264Reads9.3Score10014d adds
- 33 The Chinese Bodyguard 国产保镖 54Reads6.3Score87714d adds
- 34 Better Late Than Never. There's Still a Long Road Ahead 迟到但无妨，来日且方长 Chu Mingxi thinks of herself as a piece of charcoal and Li Cheng as a spark. Only when she meets Li Cheng does she grow warm and begin to shine. She was late to their promise, but in the days ahead, she’ll make a living from the simple pleasures of life and find love through poetry. She once thought beauty lay in partings and reunions, but in the end, even life’s everyday necessities are poetry. 512Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 35 I Escaped the Mountains 我逃出了大山 I Escaped the Mountains 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Half Making Do, Half Living Well 一半将就，一半美好 [The print edition is now available] Fear of marriage is the last thing on Ou Xiaolin’s mind. She and Xie Tao have been happily dating for five years, and their families get along well too. She assumes everything will fall into place and they’ll live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the moment the families start discussing the bride price, one conflict after another would erupt? Lowbrow provocations come at her from every direction. Do they really think she’s that easy to push ar 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
- 37 Wild Lilies of the Mountain Village 山村野百合 An eighteen-year-old village beauty married a thirty-three-year-old simpleton. A month after their wedding, her husband drowned, and she was branded a woman who brought death to her husband… This story offers a true-to-life account of the loves and hatreds, joys and sorrows of ordinary rural people. It faces the ugliness and greed of human nature head-on, while reflecting on the sincerity and warmth found in this world. 270Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Late at Night, I Fell Under His Spell 深夜，对他着了魔 Their late-night story… It’s thought-provoking, and leaves you filled with regret. Was she too devoted, or was he too heartless? What can you even say about love? 212Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Urban Hunt 都市围猎 This story follows the tangled struggles over power, profit, and desire within modern corporations. Everyone is a hunter, and everyone is prey. In the end, justice catches up with them: each person is destroyed by the consequences of their own actions. Then a new hunt begins somewhere else. The novel features a large cast of characters, and the author has done their best to pack a miniature society into its pages. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 After My Sister-in-Law Tricked Me into Going to Northern Myanmar, I Found a Way to Survive 被嫂子骗进缅北后，我绝处逢生 754Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 41 My Beloved Has Waited So Long 良人久候 [Marriage before love + whirlwind marriage + sweet mutual devotion + everyday life + romance and marriage + love that grows over time] (The leads aren’t exceptional prodigies, princes, or princesses. They’re ordinary working stiffs: no wish fulfillment, no grand romance, just a realistic story.) A sweet romance that starts bitter and ends sweet. After setbacks at work leave Bai Zhanying physically and emotionally exhausted, she returns to her hometown, only to face her parents’ relentless pres 13.8kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
- 42 An Ill-Matched Marriage 不般配的婚姻 After Cheng Ruojia, a small-town girl, married her boss, Tang Yixuan, she spent the next ten years as a housewife, looking after Tang Yixuan and their daughter, Tang Qi. But as Tang Yixuan's business grew and his handsome looks drew attention, a marital crisis crept closer and closer... 628Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 43 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… 14.3kReads8.2Score73414d adds
- 44 Rural Love: The Marriage Swap 乡村爱情之换亲 The village looks peaceful, but undercurrents churn beneath the surface. Love, family affection, and illicit affairs intertwine to create a sweeping portrait of life. The beautiful village flower is forced to marry the poorest man in the village, and their story begins... 5.7kReads8.8Score45614d adds
- 45 Let Me Build You a Home 我来给你装个家 Who would lose the house they worked so hard to earn just because they fell in love? Jiang Ning. Who would scrimp on everything, from food and clothes to housing and travel, just because they fell in love? Yang Wu. They were both willing to do it for each other. The road may have been hard, but together they were always happy. In the end, they found a home and a life together, sharing three meals a day through all four seasons. 1.5kReads9.4Score14914d adds
- 46 Professor Lin from a Poor Family 寒门林教授 [No System + No Rebirth + Poor Family + Inspirational + Tearjerker + Passionate + Nostalgic + Suitable for Middle Schoolers] Education is the fairest thing in the world. Lin Dongsheng, a student from a poor family, unexpectedly discovers that he has an extraordinary memory. Though he usually doesn't even dare eat his fill, he changes his fate through his studies, achieving one miracle after another. He wins prize money at all kinds of competitions, eventually gets into Tsinghua University, becom 6.9kReads7.7Score44014d adds
- 47 The Texas Underworld 德州江湖 A tale of hooligans in Dezhou, Shandong, China? No. A tale of gangsters in Texas, USA? No. Texas hold 'em? Getting warmer. There are no miraculous gambling skills, no tense showdowns at the poker table, and no underdog comeback story. All there is is a poker table and the assortment of people around it: cops, businessmen, spies, brothers, high-ranking officials, lovers, and lowlifes. The worlds of money, power, loyalty, and love are all deadly. They aren't gambling on cards. They're gambling on 302Reads—Score1414d adds
- 48 A Writer’s Brush Meets the Political Arena 笔尖遇政途 A promising 29-year-old district Party committee secretary-general × a freshly graduated intern reporter When they first meet, she looks at the man in the administrative jacket. He seems only twenty-five or twenty-six, young enough to be a generation below the bureau chiefs standing nearby. Yet his manner is perfectly composed, and he has a steadiness and wisdom beyond his years. With the air of someone accustomed to authority, he asks her supervisor, “What’s this young colleague’s name?” He tea 2.3kReads—Score23014d adds
- 49 My Heart Fluttered, So I Made a Move! 心动了，行动了！ Title: My Heart’s Racing, So I’m Making a Move! Also known as Adult Love: Flirting with Passion and Desire. [Urban life + Workplace + Contemporary romance + Sweet romance + Mutual devotion + Happy ending + Strong female lead + Two powerful leads] Starting from nothing, she grew from a saleswoman into a domineering CEO. Rising from humble beginnings, a bar singer became a legendary singer and award-winning actor. They met when they had nothing. After one passionate night, she ran away. Ten years 1.2kReads9.0Score11914d adds
- 50 Love with All Your Heart 尽情去爱吧 Based on a true story, newly rated. A literary gem, finely written, not a web novel. When desire and morality collide, human weakness becomes a blade that wounds others. The Peking University campus is merely the story’s starting point. The Beijing financial world is where the real story unfolds. The author graduated with an undergraduate degree from Peking University’s Department of Physics. 18.5kReads8.7Score75214d adds
