Novels like Clear-Eyed in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi Tongjian
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- 51 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Essays and Reflections: Stirring the Waters of Life 散文随笔集：搅动生活之水 This is a rich and nourishing collection of essays, divided into four volumes: “Fragrant Grass by the Heart’s Lake,” “When Feelings Run Deep,” “Ripples of History,” and “Reflections of Mountains and Rivers.” Many of the essays have been widely reprinted in newspapers, magazines, and online, and quite a few have made a lasting impression on readers. The prose is enduring, the ideas profound, and the writing full of charm. Some pieces are concise without being simplistic; others are ornate without 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Fairy, Wake Up! Your General Knowledge TA Is Here! 仙女请起床，公共基础TA来喽！ Little bits of general knowledge covering law, politics, economics, party history, management, historical figures, academic subjects, literary facts, science and technology... These are all small nuggets of knowledge to pick up as part of your daily learning. Make good use of your spare moments and spend a little time reading! Inner thoughts: “Either I’m on my way to being crushed by the competition, or I’m on my way to crushing everyone else... It’s so hard, so hard.” 204Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义那些事 The Three Kingdoms: Those Stories is set during the Three Kingdoms period, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Jin dynasty. By examining the connections between people and events, it explores the historical forces behind the changing political landscape. Using a narrative approach that blends roughly seventy percent historical fact with thirty percent fiction, it draws on historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms as well as the literary interpretations of Romance of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 How to Make a Rich Woman Fall for You? 如何让富婆爱上你? How do you get a rich woman to fall in love with you? 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 How to Win a Rich Woman's Favor? 如何获得富婆欢心? How to Win the Heart of a Rich Woman 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Art of Seduction 泡妞攻略 Pick-Up Guide 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Positive Psychology 积极心理学 Positive Psychology 11Reads—Score114d adds
- 59 The Complete Guide to Making Money 挣钱一本通 A Complete Guide to Making Money focuses on building wealth and becoming stronger. It continually shares practical money-making mindsets and actionable methods, along with hard-won insights on personal growth, helping you avoid detours on your path to wealth and steadily improve your abilities. 72Reads7.5Score1314d adds
- 60 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Tales from the Water Margin 水浒那些事 Water Margin: Those Stories is a labor of love, a humorously deconstructed retelling of the Water Margin legend. With a deliriously playful style that brings the past and present together, it gives the outlaws of Liangshan an entirely new spin! Song Jiang becomes a startup CEO, leading his 108 heroes in “The Water Margin Group's IPO.” Wu Song's tiger fight turns into a showdown for the ages between an animal-protection group and a hardcore mukbang streamer. Pan Jinlian becomes a relationship inf —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 My new work is here! 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! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Those Things About Journey to the West 西游那些事 (Clears throat) Attention, everyone! Here's a fresh take on Journey to the West so good even Buddha would hit the "Follow" button. When an overworked office drone protagonist drops into the pilgrimage campaign with a "Plot Correction System," he discovers that every demon in this version is a real character! By day, the White Bone Spirit acts in horror films; by night, she livestreams "How to Eat Tang Monk's Flesh with Style" from her cave. The Great Peng is sick of being a mount and secretly op 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Reckoning Across the Land 推演山河 In the troubled city of Shanghai, undercurrents surge as rival factions lay out an intricate web of schemes. Lu Yunqi is an ordinary man with no martial skills or powerful backers. All he has is a keen, calculating mind that sees through every layer of intrigue. The concessions are surrounded, the city’s outskirts are ringed with traps, and the enemy lays schemes at every turn, anticipating the way people think. While everyone else seeks safety by playing along, he uses chaos to shatter a stable 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 A Broke Person’s Guide to Turning Things Around: Practical Ways to Make Money from Zero 穷鬼的翻身指南：0开始赚钱实操 Still making excuses for being broke? No startup capital, no connections, no skills? Wake up! Stop numbing yourself with these excuses. You're broke because you're lazy and stupid. Look at you: a monthly salary of 3,000, a maxed-out Huabei balance, and a reading list of money-making guides gathering more dust than your savings. Sound familiar? This book, The Broke Person's Guide to Turning Things Around, is tailor-made for a naturally gifted loser like you. We don't deal in empty fantasies about 815Reads8.0Score29614d adds
- 66 How to Become a Modern-Day Royal Consort 如何成为当代驸马 How to Become a Modern-Day Prince Consort 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Performing Crosstalk with Tomato Novels: A Humorous Commentary on Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases 西红柿小说和我一起展示相声表演：笑谈注解伤寒杂病论 Tomato Novel joins me in presenting a crosstalk performance: Laughing Through the Annotations to the Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 A Simple Guide to Japanese History 简读日本史 Japan is a particularly unusual country. Its cultural core is remarkably stable, while its outward appearance changes with ease, leaving the world unable to pin it down. Only by understanding the unique nature of Japanese history and the Japanese spirit can we grasp Japan’s influence on the course of East Asian and even world history. This book presents readers with a rich, multidimensional history of Japan through four lenses. Part One begins with the distinctive Japanese view of sex, analyzing 1.9kReads9.4Score38414d adds
- 69 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 My new work is here! Everyone is 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! 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 China Through the Classics (4-Book Set) 典籍里的中国（共4册） Our people have endured and flourished among the nations of the world because generation after generation of our sages distilled their culture, spirit, and character into bamboo slips, onto paper, and between the lines. Generation after generation of Chinese descendants have turned to classic texts for strength to move forward, passing the torch from one generation to the next. Classics should not be left to gather dust on high shelves. That is why China Through the Classics selects works from t 322Reads9.2Score10114d adds
- 71 The Wonderful Civilization 玛不错文明 Beneath the vast skies of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 4,400 meters above sea level, Mabuco Lake lay silent for thousands of years, until archaeologists uncovered a secret that could rewrite history: a mysterious ancient people once lived here. They did not rely on traditional agriculture, but used their fishing skills to create a three-thousand-year survival miracle in the bitter cold of the “Roof of the World.” They left behind not only ancient bone fishing cards and exquisite pottery, but also 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Me, an Ant, After Being Struck by Lightning 我，蚂蚁，被雷劈之后 A bolt of lightning split open the life of a worker ant. It didn't die. When it woke up, there was something strange in its mind. It was like a panel, or maybe an instinct. It would prompt, "Intelligence +1," but never told it how to use it. It didn't know it was called an "ant." It only knew the sun was called "sky" and its kind were called "ants." It couldn't speak human language, but it could negotiate with its companions through pheromones: "The sugar cube is too big. Two ants can carry it, 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 Zhang Yifeng’s 19th Book 张一疯第19本书 A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 History That'll Make You Laugh 笑翻文史 A one-of-a-kind approach to telling stories about history and literature, a “Swiss Army knife” for broadening your knowledge and enriching your inner life. History itself is a master storyteller. Come on, let's listen to five thousand years of stories! 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 75 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 2Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 76 Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 10Reads—Score114d adds
- 77 A Guide to Enlightenment and Turning Your Life Around 开悟逆袭人生指南 [All Substance] This is very dry, so I recommend keeping a bottle of water by your mouth while you read, or you might choke. The future is uncertain, and you and I are both just cogs in the machine. Those who have never awakened spend their whole lives following the script of fate to the letter, never knowing where they came from or where they are going. They don't know how to get everything they want. In this book, I'll pass on my secret techniques, mindset, and practical methods, and lead yo 28.9kReads8.8Score4.9k14d adds
- 78 The Psychology of Happiness 幸福心理学 The Psychology of Happiness 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 79 Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章 Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 80 The World's Greatest Book of Wonders: The Complete Wisdom Bag (A Plain-Language Translation) 天下第一奇书：智囊大全集(白话译本) The Greatest Book of Wisdom: The Complete Collection of the Wisdom Bag (in Modern Chinese) is an extraordinary work covering everything from strategies for governing a country and maintaining peace, military tactics and sound judgment in lawsuits, to clever ways of managing a household and finances, practical advice for navigating life, and the wit to turn misfortune into good fortune. It even includes the schemes of favored eunuchs and treacherous ministers, as well as the cunning tricks used t 551Reads9.2Score19814d adds
- 81 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 82 Learning to Read People in the Mortal World 我在红尘学心眼 [This book is not a novel, but its value far surpasses that of feel-good fiction!] The highest wisdom is hidden within these pages, and every page is like seeing with an enlightened eye! We recommend saving it and reading it again and again. Don't miss your chance to upgrade your understanding. This book covers love, marriage, the body, psychology, politics, economics, human nature, the workplace, social relationships, and much more. The younger you are, the more you should read this book! The s 27Reads6.6Score814d adds
- 83 The I Ching's Blind Images 易经瞎象传 The Book of Changes: A Fool’s Commentary | This is just something I came up with by “blindly mulling over” the hexagrams myself. I never asked anyone to treat it as a “serious interpretation of the classics.” From hexagrams to line statements, I’m unpacking the yin and yang as I see them; from words to principles, I’m writing down the answers in my heart. There’s no polite “please forgive me if this isn’t well written,” just the honest “I interpret it, I enjoy it.” Read it if you like; if not, w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 The Tao Te Ching, Hilariously Explained 道德经爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to the Dao De Jing: A fresh take on a classic that turns tradition on its head and finds the Dao in laughter! Laozi's wisdom meets modern humor, making ancient philosophy instantly relatable. Blending jokes and anecdotes with playful prose, this book unpacks the profound ideas of the Dao De Jing. Whether it's “The highest good is like water” or “governing through non-action,” you'll find yourself laughing out loud and seeing things clearly. This is more than a journ 29Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 85 The Later Three Kingdoms: A Bloody Battle to Unite the Great Sui 后三国：铁血争霸一统大隋 Palace intrigue in an ancient setting + twists and tactical mind games + bloody court politics. No System. The Later Three Kingdoms after the Northern and Southern Dynasties: Wei, Liang, and Chen vie for supremacy, Yuwen prevails, Yang Jian seizes the fruits of victory, and the Great Sui unifies the realm, ushering in the golden age of the Tang! Two hundred years after the late Han Three Kingdoms, an even bloodier, more treacherous, and more brutal age of the Later Three Kingdoms begins! The Nor 16Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 86 Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 87 Zhou Gong’s Dream Dictionary: Hilarious, Fully Explained Edition 周公解梦爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, Fully Annotated Edition of Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a dream interpretation book that overturns tradition while educating and entertaining. It cleverly blends the ancient wisdom of Duke of Zhou's dream interpretations with modern humor, offering readers a fresh and delightful reading experience. The book not only explains the meanings of all kinds of dreams in detail, but also uses witty, humorous language and lively illustrations to help readers uncover the secrets behind 21Reads—Score614d adds
- 88 Ma Boyong’s Hilarious Brief History of China 马伯庸笑翻中国简史 This is the most concise and vivid history of China. The “literary genius” Ma Boyong covers the centuries from the Warring States and the Qin and Han dynasties through to the late Qing and the Republic of China, sketching the threads of Chinese history in just a few strokes. He breaks away from the traditional approach of writing history through political events and the succession of emperors, instead weaving the past together around the novel theme of “the virtues of dynasties.” His sharp comme 3.7kReads9.2Score78214d adds
- 89 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
- 90 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 63Reads6.5Score2414d adds
- 91 Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假 History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian 2.5kReads9.2Score45014d adds
- 92 The Five Tigers Pacify the South 五虎平南 The Five Tigers Pacify the South is set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Great Song, when the southern barbarian king Nong Zhigao rebelled and war engulfed the southern frontier. Di Qing, Prince of Pacifying the West, received the imperial order to lead the army and set out once more with the Five Tiger Generals. But they were thwarted by the sorcery of a strange martial expert from the southern tribes: Duan Hongyu, daughter of Duan Hong of Mengyun Pass. Trained in the Way of the Immor 2Reads8.3Score114d adds
- 93 The Art of Spiritual Self-Interest 精神利己法 (Just started getting ratings, but the score has been suppressed.) Create a philosophy of your own! The easiest and fastest way to learn the history of philosophy. Think philosophy is all incomprehensible texts? Not at all! This is an “unorthodox” history of philosophy that can change your outlook on life. After introducing the major schools of philosophy, it teaches you how to use your own mind to create a philosophy that works for you. This is a modern philosophy of survival. It teaches you to 14Reads7.4Score214d adds
- 94 The Bamboo Annals 竹书纪年 The Bamboo Annals is an important chronological history of ancient China. It is traditionally attributed to an official historian of the State of Wei during the Warring States period. In the Western Jin dynasty, it was unearthed on bamboo slips from an ancient tomb in Jixian, in present-day Henan, which gave the work its name. The book is divided into two volumes and records history from the Yellow Emperor through the twentieth year of King Anxi of Wei during the Warring States period, though so 22Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 95 The Romance of the Western Han 西汉演义 Zhen Wei’s version of The Romance of the Western Han is a sweeping epic of the Chu-Han conflict, taking you back to the war-torn chaos at the end of the Qin dynasty. From the power struggles in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s later years and Zhao Gao’s corruption of the court, to the rise of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang as rival heroes battling for supremacy, and onward to the fateful Feast at Hongmen and the tragic songs of Gaixia, this book vividly paints a grand tableau woven with political intrigue, ambiti 12Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 96 The Three Kingdoms Is Fascinating 三国很有趣 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by constant warfare and rival warlords, and it is widely known thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not history, and some of the famous stories we all know are not true! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why was Zhang He called the “Three Kingdoms’ ultimate strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “Master of Pacing”? Was Cao Zhi really in love with his sister-in-law? Why is it 16Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 97 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 154Reads8.6Score7214d adds
- 98 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 How to Make Videos for Douyin: The No-Nonsense Guide 新手如何做抖音：纯干货 Have you ever been through this? You stay up all night filming dozens of videos, but the view count stays stuck at 500. You put together useful, well-researched content, but hardly anyone likes it. You watch others churn out hit after hit while your own account feels like a stagnant pond. You start to wonder: Is the algorithm unfair? Or do you simply lack the talent? Stop wearing yourself out. The root of the problem may not be that you're not trying hard enough, but that you've never systemati 40Reads—Score1514d adds
- 100 The Twenty-Four Histories Are More Interesting Than You Think 二十四史原来这么有趣 The mighty Yangtze flows east, its waves washing away heroes. The glazed tiles of the imperial palace reflect a thousand years of sunlight. These were the hands that once shook heaven and earth: Ying Zheng swung his sword to sever the chains of feudal rule; Li Shimin trampled the blood and bones of his brothers before the Xuanwu Gate; Zhao Kuangyin’s fingertips were warm as he used a cup of wine to strip his generals of their military power; Zhu Yuanzhang’s eyes were cold as frost when he had pe 2.1kReads8.8Score9514d adds
