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- 51 Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao 魏劭和小乔 Wei Shao and Qiao 250Reads—Score5814d adds
- 52 A Nobody's Gossip Across Film and TV Worlds 综影视之路人甲吃瓜 Fox Spirit Matchmaker: The Sword of Dawn: Qin Lan ❤ Li Quzhuo ✅ Fox Spirit Matchmaker: The Sword of Dawn: Wen Yu ❤ Zhang Zheng ✅ The Legend of Zang Hai: Original female lead ❤ Wang Canghai ✅ A Red House Beneath the Trees: Qi Qi ❤ Song Cong Twenty Your Life On: Original female lead ❤ Zhou Xun Tale of Rose: Original male lead ❤ Huang Meigui The Double: Original male lead ❤ The Grand Princess Serve the country without regret, and find happiness 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 I Transmigrated into Lu Yiping with a System 带着系统穿成陆依萍 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 262Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 54 The Ferry of Freedom: From Suffering to Joy 无忧渡：离苦得乐 [Chang Le’s sword strikes, and this is already the best ending we could have hoped for. Still, I can’t help feeling this ending doesn’t do justice to all the hardship they endured along the way. If Banxia were a demon too, would things have ended differently?] Before the realm gate closed for good, someone shoved Banxia through it. When she woke again, she was in the familiar Wuyou Realm, her heart filled with both joy and worry. She was glad she could go look for Xuanye, but worried about what 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Together Through College: Young and Carefree, Leaning into the Breeze 一起同过窗之年轻正好倚微风 I envy the childhood-friend bond between Lu Qiaochuan, Ren Yifan, and Zhong Bai. I envy their colorful college lives without campus lockdowns, and their years spent together as classmates... So I use them to imagine what my own college life might have been like! I'm a new author, and my writing still needs work. The early chapters will mainly follow the original plot while changing the romance. Later on, the story will follow the revised romance. If that's not your thing, please don't read. Than 25Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 56 Making the Lord Marquis Bow 引君侯折腰 Wei Shao, the northern overlord, is cold and stern. Commanding 300,000 cavalry, he is the court's trusted frontier commander. A brilliant strategist who has never lost a battle, he nevertheless scoffs at the marriage alliance arranged by his grandmother. That is, until the spring banquet, where he meets a young woman studying battle tactics over a chessboard: Xiao Qiao, the Qiao family's second daughter. Xiao Qiao is exceptionally clever and well versed in military strategy. Though born into a 19Reads—Score414d adds
- 57 The Beauty of Youth: Love Patching Up the Circle 韶华若锦之爱缝合圆 Splendid Years: Love Mending a Wounded Heart 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Film and TV Crossover: The Villainess's Game of Desire 综影视：恶女的欲望游戏 My values come and go / everyone’s favorite / I write whatever I feel like reading, doing whatever I please / most small worlds can be read on their own, and the plot doesn’t depend on the previous ones. 747Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Yiyun Reborn as the Tiger General of the Yang Clan 漪云重生之杨门虎将 Yiyun is consumed by guilt. She gives her life to save the Yang family from ruin, but after her death, she can only watch as the loyal Yangs meet a tragic end. Reborn, she vows to repay the Yang family’s kindness. She risks revealing secrets of fate, with her own survival uncertain, all to keep the family safe. Can the prophecy that “seven sons depart, six return” be rewritten? With fate bearing down on them, can human effort turn the tide? 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Blossoms in Adversity: The Pear Blossom's Mistake 墨雨云间：梨花误 [Sweet romance + revenge + redemption] Jiang Li gets a second chance at life, determined to claim everything that should have been hers and avenge the regrets of her past. She carefully plots her way back into the Jiang family, but unexpectedly saves Shen Tingyun, intertwining their fates from that moment on. Jiang Li: “General Shen, you and these peonies are a perfect match.” Shen Tingyun: “Am I only a match for the peonies?” 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Extra Stories from the TV Drama A Journey to Meet You 无忧渡剧版番外 The Worry-Free Ferry, the Worry-Free Ferry: Whom have you ferried across? And who have you given peace of mind? Xuanye, you protected me for twelve years. This time, it’s my turn to wait until I can find you. Who says humans and demons are destined to part, Xuanye? I don’t believe it, and neither should you! 228Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 62 Film and TV Crossover: The Immortal’s Travels 综影视：上仙环游记 Current world: Lost You Forever. The career-driven eldest princess of Chenrong, Chenrong Xichen, and Xiang Liu First Life: Sunshine Beneath the Sun. Ke Ying and Feng Xiao Sheng (original version, not Shen Shijie) (completed) Second Life: My Heroic Husband. Wu Yingrui and Zhou Zhe (completed) Third Life: Word of Honor. Commandery Princess Jing'an and Ye Baiyi (completed) Fourth Life: Ancient Love Poetry. Yue Mi and Tian Qi (completed) Fifth Life: Lost You Forever. Chenrong Xichen, eldest princess 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Young Forever: Xie Qiao, You Can't Get Away 曾少年之谢乔你跑不掉了 The story of Zeng Shaonian, Xie Qiao, and Yang Cheng left me feeling a little unsatisfied while watching the show. I hope they get a happy ending. Xie Qiao discovers that Yang Cheng has been cheating on her. “Why won’t you let me go?” “You were the one who got involved with me. You want to run now? Too late.” 194Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Ideal Match: True Love in a Marriage of Power 榜上佳婿之权势联姻下的真爱 The Perfect Match: True Love in a Marriage of Power and Influence 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Film and TV Crossover: Falling in Love with the Male Leads 综影视之与男神谈恋爱 World One: I Love You, CP: He Suye World Two: The Double, CP: Wei Shao World Three: My Journey to You, CP: Gong Shangjue World Four: Lost You Forever, CP: Ru Shou World Five: The Best of Us, CP: Meng Yancheng World Six: Love Like the Galaxy, CP: Yuan Shen 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Love and Desire Are Hard to Read 风月难辨 (The stories may not follow the summaries. In some, the Host transmigrates; in others, the original character is reborn.) Empresses in the Palace: An Lingrong The Prisoner of Beauty: Zheng Chuyu Dream of the Red Chamber: Jia Yuanchun Peach Blossoms Across the River and Mountains: Meng Zhenzhen x Shen Zaiye Young Blood: The East Wind Drunk: Yi Wenjun x Ye Yun (Ye Dingzhi), discontinued Empresses in the Palace: Noble Lady Borjigit The Tang Palace Case Files: The Cry of the Mist: Consort Li Hello, 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 (Dragon's Journey) Luan Yu （龙游）鸾羽 Pairings: Luan Yu, Long Shan, Wei Xiang. This is adapted from the first installment. The second and third… are hard to put into words. Xiao Yu was recast in the second installment, and disappeared altogether in the third. The later cases are my own inventions, though this story will also touch on some of the plots and character details from the original second and third installments. ~ Although this is a Zhao Yu fanfic, it is not purely a romance. It keeps the tone of Long You Tian X 97Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 68 Amidst a Snowstorm: Dear Miss Rag Doll Cat 在暴雪时分：亲爱的布偶猫小姐 Genius nine-ball pro Shu Zhao × husband-material snooker player Jiang Yang 797Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 The Love Story of Childhood Friends and Classmates 同窗之青梅竹马的爱情 Childhood friends who grew up together, friends who shared a classroom for years, and lovers who will stay by each other's side for a lifetime. “Xu Zhaonian, let me quiz you. What were the first words you said when you confessed to me?” “Brother Zhong, I want to protect you for the rest of my life.” One heroine. A debut novel from a new author. I hope you'll enjoy this story and Zhong Bai. I'm envious of the bond they share as classmates. 169Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Shocking! I Slept with Jiang Nansun from the Start 震惊，开局睡了蒋南孙 My new work is here! You can read 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! 734Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 71 Old Stories of Qinghe 青禾旧事 A spoonful of warmth, half a lifetime of loyalty The Sheng family falls into ruin, and every member is thrown into prison. Qinghe, an unassuming cook, risks her life to rescue the dim-witted young lady, Sheng Mingyue. She takes the girl into hiding, conceals their identities, and drifts through the common quarters. From a steamed-cake stall to a little eatery, Qinghe uses her deft hands to provide for them both, while secretly aiding her former master in prison. The eldest young master, Sheng 579Reads8.4Score12114d adds
- 72 Love You: He Suye, Who Prescribes Himself as Medicine 爱你之把自己当药开出去的何苏叶 Love You: He Suyu, Who Prescribes Himself as Medicine 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 The Beloved: The Empress and the Eunuch's Love Behind Their Masks 权宠之女帝与太监假面之下的爱恋 Power and Favor: The Empress and the Eunuch's Love Beneath Their Masks —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Film and TV Crossover: The Unhinged, the Coerced, and the Reluctant Heartthrob 综影视：疯批，强制，被迫万人迷 [TV drama fanfiction, breaking up canon couples, out-of-character characters, multiple male leads, twisted love, unhinged and obsessive characters, sweet romance, high-stakes warning, all male leads are virgins, love rivals everywhere, no following the original plot] The Ferry of Soul: Chu Youhuang was at home late one night when she forced herself on him. Xuan Ye even accused him of dressing too provocatively on purpose to seduce her. When Zi Kong learned that she loved a lively atmosphere, he 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Prince of Lanling: Yang Xuewu, You Still Want to PUA Me? 兰陵王：杨雪舞你还想PUA我？ [Strong Female Lead] Zheng Er is reborn and learns that Yang Xuewu came from the 21st century. Yang Xuewu used her golden finger to steal the destiny that belonged to Zheng Er. Given another chance at life, Zheng Er no longer clings to Gao Changgong’s love. This time, she chooses the good-for-nothing crown prince who loves her deeply. In the Eastern Palace, Zheng Er trains in martial arts alongside the crown prince and joins him on military campaigns. The once good-for-nothing crown prince, Gao 282Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 76 Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Marrying Dongfang Zhuzhu, Invincibly Lonely Xue 狐妖：娶妻东方准竹，无敌寂寞雪 [Feel-Good Fiction] [Romance] [Single Female Lead] Good news: Su Yun has transmigrated into Fox Spirit Matchmaker. Bad news: He transmigrated as Jin Chenxi, an extra-circular being. Good news: The Black Fox Lady sent him inside the Circle. Bad news: He’s a little too invincible. What’s he supposed to do without any opponents? Now that he’s here, Su Yun decides to make up for Huai Zhu’s regrets. He’ll marry her properly, and take her as his wife. He’ll kill Jin Renfeng, reclaim the Shenhuo Villa, 372Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Like Brocade: Princess Rongyang Defies Fate and Claims the Throne 似锦之荣阳公主逆命凤临 Like a Brocade: Princess Rongyang Defies Fate and Claims the Throne 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Transmigrating into the Demonic Path, I Found Myself a Husband 穿越魔道，找了个夫君 After transmigrating here, she wanted no part in this world's turmoil. She only wanted to live in seclusion and enjoy a peaceful life. For a hundred years, she stayed young and never died, living in peace, until one night, two unexpected visitors appeared at her door. She knew she couldn't escape the rules of transmigrating into a book. But who could have guessed, Jiang Cheng, that you had been reborn! What was going on? Jiang Cheng opened his eyes and returned to the time before Wei Wuxian's go 405Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 79 Film and TV Crossover: Splendid Beauty 综影视：秀色秾华 "The Immortal Ascension", A rib-bone fairy created by two gods "The Legend of Zanghai", An innocent cousin treated as a pawn "The Prisoner of Beauty", A beautiful orphan consumed by hatred "Let's Start Solving Mysteries 3", A timid, sweet girl seduced into cheating "Beauty for Xian", A petite tattoo artist doted on by the Letter Gang "The Knockout", A gambler's daughter hounded for debts by Brother Dao "The King's Woman", Princess An He, adopted by the Chu Emperor "The Outlaw Doctor", A girl sol 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 My Fair Princess: Princess Xihe 新还珠之公主羲和 Volume One: [A seemingly sweet but secretly wicked princess x a devoted general] A new character appears in New My Fair Princess: Aixinjueluo Xihe, the Empress’s daughter, Princess Gulen He’an. At first, she seems like an adorable princess, but who could have guessed she was secretly wicked? How could anyone in the imperial palace truly be kind? What kind of story will unfold when Xihe, who can neither be swayed by force nor softened by kindness, crosses paths with the main cast? No story cam 199Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Film and TV Crossover: Watching from Young and Dangerous 综影视：观影从少白开始 Watching Zhe Yao... in progress The characters from Zhe Yao watch Yuran's tangled tale of love and hate... What amusing reactions will emerge when people from the world of a TV series watch videos of themselves, their past lives, or another version of themselves? When the characters from Shaobai see the great demon Zhu Yan: “What is that???” “Is that you, Dongjun?” “Why does he somehow seem both old and young?” “But he looks amazing!! That face, that waist, that figure, tsk... One word: perfect! 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Film and TV Crossover: Winning Over the Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic 综影视：攻略美强惨 Conquest No. 1: Li Lun No. 2: Yang Xianyou (Extra Chapter 4) (Springtime) No. 3: Xiao Han No. 4: Song Mo No. 5: Xie Wei, Yan Lin, Zhang Zhe No. 6: Zhuang Huanyu 405Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Film and TV Quick Transmigration: Starting with the Miserable Zhong Yi 影视快穿：从大苦逼钟益开始 This book should probably be retitled Quick Transmigration Through Movies and TV, starting with the miserable Zhong Yi from A Little Dilemma. The first part, the story of A Little Dilemma, is over. The second part, the Zhang Anren story from Blossoms in Adversity, is over. The third part, the Zhou Quan story from The Tale of Rose, is underway, but due to various reasons it had to end rather abruptly. The fourth part, the story of Always on the Move, is about to begin. It features an original cha 2.1kReads6.1Score10314d adds
- 84 Crossover Couples from Film and TV 综影视CP The plot differs from the TV series. First world: My Journey to You, CP Gong Yuanzhi, completed Second world: Dashing Youth, CP Nangong Chunshui, completed Third world: Under the Skin, CP Shen Yi, completed Fourth world: Meteor Garden (Thai version), CP Ren, completed Fifth world: Huai Shui Zhu Ting, CP Wangquan Hongye, in progress Sixth world: Mysterious Lotus Casebook, CP Li Xiangyi Seventh world: The Dangerous Mysteries, CP Zhuo Yichen … 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 TV Drama Crossover: Let's Fall in Love! 影视综：谈个恋爱吧！ A variety show about romance, shipping couples, and building careers! No breaking up real-life couples! The heroine isn’t always a good person! World 1: White Moon Fanxing, pairing: Chen Ye World 2: Fangs of Fortune, pairing: Zhuo Yichen World 3: The Prisoner of Beauty, pairing: Wei Xiao World 4: Shaohua Ruojin, pairing: Liu Mo World 5: The Hope, pairing: Shen Yao World 6: My Journey to You, pairing: Gong Yuanzhi World 7: A Dream Within a Dream, pairing: Chu Guihong World 8: Destiny’s Chosen One 381Reads8.2Score10214d adds
- 86 Face-Slapping Across the Screen 综影视之打脸人生 Journey to the West Queen of the Women's Country: Imperial Brother, can’t you just stay and not go fetch the scriptures? Tang Sanzang: All right. Dream of the Red Chamber Jia Baoyu: Sister Lin is going to stay with our family forever. Lin Daiyu: Get lost. Romance of the Three Kingdoms Wang Yun: Diao Chan, I want to offer you to Dong Zhuo, then marry you to Lu Bu so he can be eliminated. It’s all for the country and its people. Diao Chan: See ya. Love Like the Galaxy Cheng Shaoshang: Cheng Shi 464Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 87 Film and TV Crossover: I Want to Ship Them 综影：我要磕CP Lu Zhixi is someone who was accidentally selected by the main System’s big data. She’s stunningly beautiful, the kind of beauty that stays with you forever. Unfortunately, she’s a little troublemaker who can’t do anything right. She’s never completed a mission properly, but causing trouble comes naturally to her. The only “lucky one” bound to two Systems at once, though the Systems are even less reliable than Lu Zhixi. System No. 005, Song Yaxuan: I’d go through fire and water for you, and die w 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Story of Ruyi: The Phoenix Comes in Splendor 如懿传：凤皇来仪 The scholar-officials praise the Four Gentlemen merely to proclaim to the world that they are virtuous and unconventional. When you get right down to it, aren't they just chasing fame and waiting to sell themselves to the highest bidder? Ning Xiner, Story of Yanxi Palace College student Chu Yue transmigrates into the world of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and becomes Fuca Langhua, who's about to enter the imperial selection. Her intended is the future Emperor Qianlong. According to the plot, a 405Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 89 Protagonist: Make Money with 81, Blossom, Qing'e 主角：八一赚钱青娥花 [Golden finger + one heroine + transmigration to a period setting + fanfiction + doting on E Qing'e + opera + business + making up for regrets] This is a new book, and its rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low for now. It'll go up, so please give it at least ten chapters and see if it draws you in. Thanks for your support! This book has one heroine. Her name is Yi Qing'e, also known as Yi Laidi and Yi Qine. I transmigrated into the world of the TV series The Protagonist, became Son 14.2kReads7.0Score1.3k14d adds
- 90 Film and TV Crossover: Unaware of the Passing Years 综影视：不觉青时 A fanfic based on TV dramas, featuring only the couples I personally want to ship. It includes TV dramas such as The Blood of Youth and Dashing Youth, along with some others. Haha, I’m just writing the pairings I want to ship. I’m a newcomer, my writing isn’t great, and this is just for fun. There are basically no golden fingers and no System. 412Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 A Journey Through the Myriad Worlds with a System 带着系统的诸天之旅 This is a slice-of-life story about the protagonist’s daily adventures in various TV drama worlds. In the “My Classmate from Far Far Away” world, Zhao Changhuan is the man at the top of the food chain. In the “A Little Reunion” world, Zhao Changhuan is a top student who gets excellent grades without studying... Worlds currently planned: “My Classmate from Far Far Away” 1–3; “A Little Reunion”; “All Is Well.” “My Classmate from Far Far Away”: 1–306 “A Little Reunion”: 307–346 “I Have a Friend”: 3 510Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 92 Ordinary People: The Commoner’s Comeback 凡人歌：凡人的逆袭 After transmigrating into the world of A Lifelong Journey, Shen Fei vows to change the characters' fates... Shen Lei's mother-in-law is critically ill, and he has no money? “Bro, here's a million. Take it. You can earn more money, and debts can be paid off little by little. But once a person is gone, they're gone for good...” What? Shen Lei and Xie Meilan can't see eye to eye? No problem. I'm Shen Fei... Shen Lin wants to work? “Sis, the boss of this company is a friend of mine. He's just lookin 1Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 93 Film and TV Crossover: A Life Script of Turning the Tables 综影视：逆袭的剧本人生 [Film and TV Crossover] Mostly stories about universally adored characters, with reader-requested worlds and a fast pace. ⚠️Each volume is a separate world. Some are normal, others are completely unhinged. The craziness can strike anytime, anywhere. If the characters seem out of character, it's because things have gone off the rails. Current worlds: "West Out of the Jade Gate", "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles", "Rattan", "Eternal Love", "The Mystic Nine", "Sand Sea", "The Untamed", "The Grand Lor 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 My Journey to You: Qianqian's New Life 云之羽：浅浅的重启人生 This book is updated sporadically, and I’ll write about whichever character I feel like. It’s a fanfiction with plenty of pairings, including crack ships. Everyone’s welcome to come take a look. The female lead isn’t fixed, and the story is varied. 978Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 95 The Unruly Empress of My Fair Princess: Your Majesty, You Spoiled Them 还珠皇后不安分皇阿玛都是你惯的 Transmigration, raising kids, completing tasks, farming, System, pocket dimension Overnight, Yuyan transmigrates into the evil Empress in My Fair Princess and gets bound to a System devoted to breaking up couples. Yuyan thinks this System is seriously twisted. Well, at least I transmigrated early. The main cast are still a bunch of little kids, so I'll instill my standards for choosing a wife in them from childhood. There's no way they'll still end up together. 351Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 96 Watching the Huai River Bamboo Pavilion: The Biggest Plot Hole Makes Wangquan Hegemony Furious 观影：淮水竹亭雷点气死王权霸业 [Fox Spirit Matchmaker + Bamboo Industry Arc + Moon and Red Arc + Wangquan Fugui Arc and other Fox Spirit arcs + apologies for OOC + Soul Land] The live-action version of the Bamboo Industry Arc airs from the start. What would happen if Dongfang Huaizhu saw Bad Bamboo? Weak Wangquan Baye sees his beloved Huaizhu turn into Bad Bamboo, Old Bamboo, and Broom Bamboo, while the Masked Heroes he painstakingly founded become a cult. What would happen if he saw his ancestor turn into his cousin!? Sudden 1Reads—Score214d adds
- 97 When the Wild Geese Return: The Widowed Brother-in-Law and His Scheming Sister-in-Law 雁回时之筹谋小姨妹的鳏姐夫 Yan Hui Shi: A Widowed Brother-in-Law’s Scheming for His Younger Sister-in-Law 2Reads—Score314d adds
- 98 Film and TV Crossover: The Mad and Obsessive Ones Made Me Cry Again 综影视：又被疯批，病娇欺负哭了 [Film and TV Fanfiction + Unhinged, Obsessive Male Lead + Stunning Female Lead + Coercive Possessiveness + Sweet Romance + Love at First Sight + Canon Couples Broken Up + Heavily Altered Plot + Out-of-Character Portrayals] Each world has a different setup, and can be read on its own. World One: Zhe Yao √ (Complete. Wife-snatching, a groveling chase to win her back, multiple male leads: a domineering lunatic, a gloomy obsessive, a refined gentleman, a mature fatherly type, a sunny and loyal puppy 344Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Film and TV Crossover: Fantasia 综影视：幻想曲 Rewrite the lives of characters in a drama, with a different ending (This is fictional. Please don’t read too much into it.) 1.1kReads6.0Score—14d adds
- 100 Li Wei Takes Office: I Become Governor of the Two Guang Provinces, and You Get to Shoveling Manure 李卫当官：我当两广总督你掏粪 No one will help me reach for the clouds, so I’ll tread through snow and climb to the summit myself. Li Wei, who transmigrated to another world, bought himself a low-ranking official post and happened to cross paths with the Fourth Prince, who was still just a prince at the time. With the System and his knowledge of how the future would unfold, Li Wei helps the Fourth Prince ascend the throne, one step at a time. 1.2kReads7.1Score10314d adds
