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- 1 Real-Time Updates: A Diary of Life 实时更新，人生日记 My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Most of what happens in the story is based on real events, so if you’re thinking of enlisting, you might want to take a closer look. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Didn't I Just Leave the Army? Why Am I Back in the Unit? 我不是刚退伍吗？怎么又回连队了 Lu Zheng is an honorable soldier in the People’s Liberation Army. Just as he is preparing to embark on the next stage of his military career as a senior noncommissioned officer, disaster strikes at home: his father is critically ill. Under immense pressure from his family, Lu Zheng has no choice but to leave the army and use his severance pay to cover his father’s treatment. It is still nowhere near enough, however, so he has to find a way to earn more. As it happens, a call from his former comm —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Days at the Fire Station 在消防队的日子里 [Military] [Passionate] [Ensemble Cast] [Slow Burn] This is a firefighting epic spanning three years, chronicling the growth and transformation of a group of young firefighters: from the friction and adjustment of recruit training to risking their lives together in the special operations squad; from their confusion and obsession over a father’s sacrifice to a profound understanding of the mission of firefighting; from estrangement and reconciliation within their families to unbreakable bonds bet 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Sharp Blade Company Commander and His Soldiers 尖刀连长尖刀兵 My new work is out! It’s a writing exercise from ten years ago. You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. If you enjoy it, please follow me. Your support is what keeps me writing. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Narcotics: The Dark River 缉毒：暗河 The case from 7/12 five years ago has always been a mystery. Cheng Ran will take everyone through the investigation from a different perspective. Come read my work on Tomato Novel, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 I Asked You to Write a Script, So Why Is Everyone Enlisting? 让你写剧本，怎么都来当兵了 [Alternate World + Transcribing Stories] Illness slowly drained away the last of his vitality. The machines in the hospital room fell quiet, and the medical staff by his side tried everything they could. Society offered its support. In the end, Lu Ping'an's life came to a close. When he opened his eyes again, he had left the cold hospital bed behind and arrived in a parallel world, similar to his own yet different. Here, the entertainment industry had been completely swept up by imported Korean 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 After Retirement, My Days in Dongguan! 退役后，我在东莞的往事！ After leaving the military, I worked as a security guard in Dongguan for several years, then spent a few years at a bathhouse. When the bathhouse business went downhill, I drove for a ride-hailing service for several years, and later worked as a resident instructor at a high school. From being an exemplary veteran, I couldn't resist temptation, gradually lost my way, and turned to crime. In the end, with help from my former commanding officer, I regained my confidence and fighting spirit and too 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Invisible Front 无形战线 A fresh graduate with a two-year college degree, unsure of what the future holds and urged on by his parents, I joined the army in a haze of uncertainty. From then on, my life took a very different path. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Enlisting: The Nation Sent a Special Plane to Take Me to My Medal Ceremony 入伍：国家派专机接我去授勋 [Military Life + Ace Soldier Transmigration + Good-for-Nothing Rich Second-Generation Heir + Face-Slapping Comeback + No Female Lead + No System + Blood-Pumping Power Fantasy] Chen Shaoyang, an elite ace soldier, died a heroic death during a top-secret mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become a notorious good-for-nothing rich heir in the capital. Street racing, clubbing, brawling: his scandals outnumbered the hairs on his head. His wealthy father finally had enough and made one phone call 7kReads7.4Score56014d adds
- 10 Scaling Cliffs for a Decapitation Raid! The Post-00s Soldier Gets Scolded and Praised by a General 爬悬崖斩首！00后让将军骂着夸 When Li Qichi signed his school-leave application, no one expected this high schooler to become the grim reaper of the special forces. Within a year, he was parachuted straight into Wolf Fang as deputy captain. With his fists, he taught “Old Gao” not to underestimate him. His god-grandmother got so angry she threatened to make him copy the family rules? He promptly turned around and wiped out a drug gang on the border. During an exercise involving all five military theater commands, he had his t 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I Gave Up a Billion-Dollar Fortune and Became a Special Forces King 放弃百亿家产，我成了特种兵王 Who could have imagined that Leng Feng, the top young heir in Yangcheng known for spending money like water, would give up his claim to a fortune worth hundreds of billions and enlist instead! Everyone thought he was bored and looking for a thrill, and waited for him to come crawling out of the barracks in tears. They had no idea he had already undergone six months of brutal training in Southeast Asia: ten-ring hits with rapid-fire weapons, the skill to thrash retired special forces soldiers in 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Operation Code: Breakthrough 行动代号：破局 He’s slept in cemeteries, stood on the execution ground, traveled to the ends of the earth, and walked the line between life and death... On an early autumn morning, after the rain, the sky was high and the clouds were clear. A train from the nation’s southern frontier roared toward the interior, passing villages and towns, forests and fields as it raced across the vast land... The legend begins with a beauty’s thousand-mile pursuit to kill... 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Spicy Transmigration into a Book: My Military Camp Trials with Tang Xiaomi 穿书麻辣：我与汤小米的军营淬炼 Tang Jiulu: “There is still glory waiting on the other side. At the end of the dream, you are there, and I am no longer a lone goose.” Advisor Gu: “Yes, with you, I have a place to rest beneath the boundless glory you bring me.” Gu Yiye: Go boldly forward. The future of the country belongs to you. Mi Lan: Tang Xiaomi, don’t let me down. You make me proud. Lefty: Tang Jiulu, where is Tang Xiaomi? Tang Muyang: I can trust you to take care of Xiaomi. Lin Muzi: Xiaomi, Jiulu, this gadget of mine doe 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Special Forces Soldier Xiao Zhuang: The Blade Returns to Its Sheath, Then Strikes Again 特种兵小庄：利刃归鞘再出鞘 After years in retirement, Xiao Zhuang is urgently called back into service. With the past behind him, he will now lead his squad into action across multiple mission sites, embarking on a journey of protection on many fronts. 47Reads—Score314d adds
- 15 Instructor, Stop! I'm a Celebrity, Not a Japanese Soldier 教官住手！我是明星，不是小日子 Soldier Lin Yan is bound to a universal identity System. By collecting emotion points, he can earn System rewards and unlock new identities. Meanwhile, his superiors and the national TV network jointly launch a brand-new variety show, Stars Under the Red Flag. Next, he will lead eight top-tier stars, including Cai Kunkun, Wang Yuan, and Wu Jing, through a week of military training. Cai Kunkun: “I’m a top-tier star! You wouldn’t dare go hard on me!” Wang Yuan: “Squad leader, please spare me! I’ll 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 From Tsinghua to the Army: Squad Leader, I’m the One Calling the Shots! 清华入伍，班长我是话事人！ One year as a recruit, two years as a deputy company commander, three years as a deputy battalion commander! A top student from Tsinghua University, just eighteen years old, enlists in the army. With his high IQ and outstanding abilities, while his fellow recruits are still sneaking off to the stinking toilet to smoke cigarette butts, Su Ran strolls over with a cigarette between his lips and his chin held high: “Light this for me!” Years later, facing an army of thousands, Su Ran cries out: “How 84Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Divine Eagle Special Forces: Turmoil on the Border 神鹰特战队之边境风云 A sequel to the first season of You Xiaogang's TV series Anti-Terrorism Special Forces. Three months after the finale, the Divine Eagle Special Forces are transferred to City A in the northwest, near the border with Country Y, to carry out a new mission: eliminate the militants from Country Y led by Ali and protect the nation and its people. 17Reads—Score114d adds
- 18 Reborn as a Soldier, but I Never Planned to Serve for Life! 重生当兵，我没想干一辈子啊！ [Coming-of-age + everyday life + comedy + traditional military life + if you prefer mindless fun, proceed with caution] I earned merit in the military, I got into fights in the military, and I saved people in the military. My name is in all twelve volumes of the military record. (My attempt to switch genres failed, so I've sheepishly come back to writing military stories, hehe~) 5.4kReads8.2Score34114d adds
- 19 The Night I Died on Duty, My White Moonlight Jumped from the 33rd Floor 殉职夜，白月光从33楼跳下 [Reborn in the military + high-stakes twists + nostalgic period setting + aircraft carrier and multiple heroines] Li Xiang, a naval aviation maintenance engineer, dies heroically while trying to save a domestically developed stealth aircraft. Fang Yan, a brilliant scientist who returned from overseas and Li Xiang’s beloved, is overcome with grief. She jumps to her death, following him… Time rewinds forty years. Li Xiang enlists, enters the Naval Aviation Academy, and becomes a cadet. Fang Yan 2Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 20 Special Ops: Save the Last Bullet for Me 特战：最后一颗子弹留给我 Ye Xingchen is a complete weakling, written off as useless from the start. Then he awakens the God of War System, a new-recruit combat System with a smart assistant named Xiao Ai and a gentle female voice. It's an auxiliary golden finger, not an invincibility cheat, and it comes at a cost. Every temporary boost brings side effects: swollen knees, shaking hands, and trembling muscles. Its usefulness gradually fades in the middle and later stages, until it becomes completely useless in real combat 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 My Rebirth Begins as a Private 我的重生从列兵开始 [A solemn disclaimer before military academy] The first half of this book is all men, iron-blooded and scorching hot. Even the sows in the mess hall are male! Will there be sweet romance after military academy? Who knows, commanders (readers)? It all depends on fate. [Highlights] · Reborn + war god + System: high-octane action and thrills from start to finish! · No harem, no female lead, no characters losing brain cells. A realistic, passionate military life! · Will a romance begin after militar 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Eagle of the Special Forces 特战雄鹰 Lin Rui's parents gave their lives for their country when he was young. Raised by his grandfather, he studied traditional Chinese medicine as a child and Western medicine at university. By chance, he learned that there was more to his parents' sacrifice than he had been told. He enlisted and followed in their footsteps, enduring the trials of blood and fire until he became a true, battle-hardened warrior! 356Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 23 Narcotics Enforcement 缉毒 A simple transaction leads to a major drug deal. As long as drugs remain unchecked, the people will never know peace. 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Vengeful Ghost 天生幽怨之幽灵 This is the legendary story of an ordinary soldier who sacrificed everything for his country. I simply wanted to write it down and let everyone see that, in our peaceful age, there are always people out there shielding us from the darkness and keeping it at bay. The peaceful, happy lives we enjoy are protected by people like them, who stand guard quietly behind the scenes! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 We Are Young 我们正年轻 The original novel behind the TV series We Are Young. When the new recruits arrived, male soldier Xu Xiaobin and female soldier Xu Xiaobing had such similar names that whenever they were called at roll call, they would both answer, “Here!” The whole squad would burst into laughter. After this happened again and again, the two became enemies, and Xu Xiaobing angrily changed her name to Xu Bing. Later, Xu Bing and Xu Xiaobin both got into college, and their company put up a big red congratulatory 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Saber Is Drawn 军刀出鞘 The concept of armed reconnaissance originated with special operations personnel deployed by the navies, armies, and air forces of the world’s major military powers on forward reconnaissance missions. Its roots can be traced back to the prelude to the Normandy landings in World War II. We are the first to reach the battlefield, and if necessary, we will be the last to leave. More often, we arrive quietly and depart in silence. But believe this: wherever we set our sights, the fire of vengeance w 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Glory in the Blood: Youth Without Regrets 热血荣光之青春无悔 Thank you for your support! Qin Yu is a country boy from rural Jiangbei. With lofty ambitions and a strong work ethic, he studies hard and earns a place at a military academy. Pure friendship, tentative first love, and the vitality of youth: relive an unforgettable journey through the best years of life. Starting from humble beginnings, he presses forward with passion, forges a fearless military spirit, and writes a glorious military legend. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 After Enlisting Three Times, I Just Want to Leave the Army and Get a Government Job 三次入伍，我只想退伍进体制 “Sir! I was just bragging!” A soldier who only wants to leave the army is forced into becoming the toughest fighter in the entire brigade. Li Hu, twenty-five years old, senior private, enlisting for the third time. Other people join the army for a future. He joined to get discharged: serve out eight years in peace, get his resettlement papers, go home, and land a secure government job. The Special Operations Forces come looking for recruits? Not interested. The special operations chief of staff 109.2kReads9.3Score11.3k14d adds
- 29 I Had No Idea Our Family Was This Powerful 才知道我们家原来这么牛逼 Liu Yi always thought he was an ordinary person. His grandfather was quiet, and his parents were mysterious. After enlisting, he fought his way into the special forces on merit, only to notice that the senior officers were looking at him more and more strangely. Then one day, his grandfather called the theater command headquarters, and Liu Yi finally learned the truth: the old man had spent all these years telling him to “make it on his own” because he was training him to take over. And his fath 14.2kReads7.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 30 "Glory of the Armed Forces": Lone Wolf Counterterrorism Unit “兵者荣耀”之独狼反恐组 The Chinese special forces soldiers Lone Wolf, Sabre, and Flint form the Lone Wolf Task Force and infiltrate Country R on a secret mission. Along the way, they encounter an international arms dealer, Japanese spies, and the mysterious leader of a local female tribe, among others, and experience many baffling and unbelievable events... In the end, the Lone Wolf Task Force gradually uncovers the truth, finds the den of evil on Iceland, and destroys it, averting a global catastrophe. 1Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 31 Gu Yiye, Your Son Has Met Tang Xiaomi 顾一野你儿子与汤小米见面了 Gu Yiye, your son has met Tang Xiaomi. 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Days in the Military 我在部队那些事 Life in the army has its hardships and its joys. Looking back, the hardships have gradually faded from memory, while the good times remain vivid. Now and then, I feel inspired to write them down, hoping to bring readers a laugh. If anything here is inaccurate or incomplete, I hope readers will forgive me. 184Reads—Score1814d adds
- 33 My Blue Youth 我蓝色的青春 Blue is the color of a navy uniform, the color of our motherland’s seas, and the purest, most passionate, most unforgettable footnote to this youth. Within this shade of blue lie blood that never ran cold amid the smoke of battle, brotherhood forged through life-and-death trials and lasting until death, love and devotion spanning mountains and seas, and regrets that these young men will never be able to make up for in their lifetimes. There is no invincible ace soldier born with extraordinary gi 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 On the Border 在边防 This world is not at peace. Even in peaceful times, the tides of change are always churning. Many people believe war is long behind us, never realizing that battles are being fought constantly in places we know nothing about! Across snowy plateaus and vast deserts, blood is shed and lives are lost at every moment! Our protagonist, Ning Cong, gradually grows through a series of stories... 118Reads—Score1414d adds
- 35 Comrade, Please Wait! 同志请留步！ Lin Hao, a senior private who accidentally fell to his death while fleeing the military police in his previous life, returns to the day he was assigned to his company. Given another chance, he does something astonishing: he voluntarily joins the very military police unit that once terrified him. From then on, the barracks gain a hard-nosed cop, over 185 centimeters tall, who knows how to deal with anyone who refuses to follow orders. From earning glory for capturing the Blue Army’s deputy regim 262Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Special Police Glory: Eye of the Hunter (Two Volumes) “特警荣耀”之猎毒之眼（全两卷） “Special Police Glory: Eye of the Drug Hunt” (Complete in Two Volumes) tells the story of Long Shaogang and Du Pengfei, two brothers who grew up together. Sharing the same ideals, they resolutely chose military service after graduating from high school. After five years of rigorous training and real combat, both had become outstanding special forces soldiers. Although Long Shaogang served with the “Dragon Blade” special police unit while Du Pengfei served with the “Lone Wolf” special forces, eac 3Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 37 I Give You My Passion 我把热血献给你 Blood and iron blaze, the warrior's spirit never dies! This is the story of a soldier and his comrades as they grow. They are also a reflection of the countless soldiers of the Republic. Through them, you'll feel as if you're right there, experiencing the fiery passion of military life, the brotherhood that brings tears to your eyes, the live-fire battlefields, and the heroic, unyielding spirit of the soldier. 45Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 38 Codename: Tiger 代号猛虎 A glimpse into real military life and the inner journey of a rescue team. It tells the story of how the spirit of a heroic unit is passed down, how a local young man transforms into a true soldier, and how a rookie grows into an all-around expert. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 We're Not Rebel Brats 我们不是反骨仔 Other protagonists work their tails off to join the special forces. Our guy does everything he can to hide his abilities and escape to a farm. The special forces are desperate to recruit the others and treat them like treasures. Our guy gets recruited too, but he feeds chickens and raises fish on the farm. Other protagonists are handsome and dashing, slaughter their enemies, and win the beauty. Here, a lecherous, sleazy side character goes on a killing spree. Other protagonists have every harem —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Camouflage Years 迷彩年代 Through vivid prose, this book brings to life the camaraderie among servicemen, who care for one another like brothers, the vibrant energy of military life, the romance unique to soldiers, and their steadfast determination to fight society’s evildoers to the very end. It paints a stirring portrait of a tough, justice-minded soldier brimming with courage and striving ever upward, taking the story to one thrilling climax after another. 244Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Back to 1995: My Days in the Army 重回九五，当兵那些事儿 [Not a special forces story] + [Military life] + [No System] + [Blue Force mode] [All hand-crafted] [Three chapters updated daily] Qin Man woke up one day to find he had suddenly returned to 1995. He was back at the beginning of his military service, when he was young. In this life, he was determined to make something of himself in the army. But as the new recruits began reporting to their units, his life seemed to take a different course... 37.4kReads8.3Score2.9k14d adds
- 42 The Soldier King’s World Belongs to the Post-2000 Generation 属于00后的兵王世界 [The wild antics of the post-2000s generation] [There are plenty of things people don't know about] [Though I don't dare write too much] [Just keep reading and see] There will always be people who give their youth to their country. There will always be people who stand before millions, serving as silent guardians. They keep loneliness for company and struggle against the passage of time, day after day. The first batch of soldiers born in the 2000s have already served for five or six years. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 We're Both Recruits, So How Did You Get a First-Class Merit Award Already? 都是新兵，你怎么先拿了一等功？ [Military] + [Elite Soldier] + [No Female Lead] + [Meritorious Service and Awards] + [Old Soldier] Lin An, an elite soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a new recruit about to enlist. On his way home, he comes across a residential building on fire. The flames are raging, and it's unclear whether the firefighters will arrive in time. With a soldier's instincts, Lin An acts without thinking. His body moves faster than his mind, and he rushes into the fire! What he doesn't expect is 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Special Forces: The Returning Dark Blade 特种兵之归来暗刃 Southwest Theater Command. The Ghost Squad, an elite special forces unit, was wiped out while carrying out a mission! Squad leader Lin Beiwang was reborn twelve years in the past. He must find the clues and make up for past regrets. Facing a squad of elite special forces, Lin Beiwang said, “I’m not bragging this time. Just call me the leader of Security Office Duty Team Two.” “If you can’t even beat my reserve duty team, what makes you think you’re an elite special forces unit?” 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 You’re Already a General, and You Want Me to Retire and Inherit the Family Fortune? 都成将军了，你让我退伍继承家产 (System + comeback + high-energy action + wild imagination + transmigration) After waking up, Qin Feng nearly found himself transmigrated into a deserter, and he was completely dumbfounded. The others had been training for three days before Qin Feng even reported in. He was thrown into nightmare difficulty from the start. His teammates looked down on him, and his roommate openly picked on him. Just then, the System awakened! The man who’d been gasping for breath after running one kilometer sudde 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Beneath the Bright Light 昭昭之下 A tsundere on the outside but a puppy-dog boyfriend underneath + a sweet, soft-looking heroine who's really as tough as a wild weed. A sugary-sweet romance. He is Cheng Duan, captain of a special operations squad. Orphaned young, he spent years living under someone else's roof, and those hardships forged his sharp edges. He got the badge on his shoulder through nothing but blood, sweat, and toil. His only weakness is his younger sister, now grown up and drifting farther away. A deep-rooted lonel 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Secrets of Strange Beasts, Volume 1 奇兽秘闻录1 This book serves as a prequel to my next book, mainly expanding the worldbuilding and setting. There may be a second volume of Secret Records later, updated in real time. Thank you for your understanding. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Don't Mess with That Desk Soldier! He's Taboo in the Military District! 别惹那个文职兵！他是军区禁忌！ How could Zhou Shangyuan have died just like that, from a leaking phone? He transmigrates into the most inconspicuous archivist in a military district and unexpectedly binds himself to a System. Reading books makes him stronger? Now that’s the golden finger every transmigrator needs! It’s not enough for Zhou Shangyuan to become strong himself. He even trains a whole batch of Special Forces soldiers! Now he’s become the most sought-after person in the entire military district! Want to get stronge 318Reads6.0Score11414d adds
- 49 Born Before Dawn 生于黎明前 Crime thriller Wang Yi never imagined she would be drawn into a vast darkness. Those she trusted and those she didn't, those she loved and those who loved her, were all quietly slipping away from her. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting in the Military! 权力巅峰：从军旅开始！ [A fictional world. Don’t take it too seriously!] [No System in this story! Military dramas will gradually be incorporated into the plot!] “Jiang Chen!” “Here!” “You must remember! You are the 4,943rd soldier of Steel Company Seven!” “Yes, sir!” [This story and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate!] 1.9kReads6.2Score10114d adds
