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- 51 The Heart House: Chen Ping’s Journey to Change His Fate Through Numerology 心宅：陈平的象数改命记 My new work is now available! Please head to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 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
- 53 What! You Say You Want to Become Qi Xia? 什么！你说你想成为齐夏？ This book explains the theorems used by Qi Xia in The Ten Days of the End, along with definitions and applications of concepts from psychology, game theory, and other fields. I hope you find it helpful. (This work is only a summary and overview.) 616Reads—Score16614d adds
- 54 A Light in the Sea of Books 书海拾光者 A Gatherer of Light from the Sea of Books 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Record of the Pacification of Song 平宋录 The Records of the Pacification of Song is a vivid firsthand account of war written by Liu Minzhong, a renowned official of the Yuan dynasty. In sweeping prose, it chronicles the glorious campaign in which Bayan, the Yuan chancellor, led his troops south in 1274 and brought about the fall of the Southern Song. Divided into three volumes, it is not merely a work of military history, but a heroic tribute to the union of strategy and courage. The book vividly portrays Bayan as a commander who could 5Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 56 The Ming Dynasty: Those Stories, Complete Edition (2021 Expanded Edition) 明朝那些事儿·全集（2021年 增补版） Those Things About the Ming Dynasty mainly tells the history of the Ming dynasty over the three centuries from 1344 to 1644. Drawing on more than twenty sources and miscellanies from the Ming era, including the Veritable Records of the Ming, Comprehensive Mirror of the Ming, History of the Ming, and Comprehensive Records of the Ming, it was reviewed and recommended by Ming history expert Mao Peiqi. Take in three hundred years of Ming history and see a different Great Ming dynasty. The Ming dynas 14.6kReads9.6Score3k14d adds
- 57 We Were Born Under the Red Flag and Raised in the Spring Breeze 我们生在红旗下长在春风里 We were born beneath the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze. 1.2kReads—Score14814d adds
- 58 Record of the Pacification of Wu 平吴录 This is a confidential historical dossier that overturns the orthodox view of history! Writing from the perspective of an eyewitness, Sun Xu of the Qing dynasty unveils the power struggles and betrayals behind “a fit of rage for the sake of a beauty.” The book not only reveals Wu Sangui’s true motives for inviting the Qing army through the pass, but also exposes for the first time the secret of Chen Yuanyuan’s abduction, the inside story of the Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming being strangled 2Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 59 Heavenly Escape Through Feng Shui 风水天遁 Feng shui and metaphysics + archaeology + ancient scripts + classical Chinese texts: a fresh take on urban feng shui and tomb exploration. Feng shui secrets × ancient tomb expeditions × the dragon veins of Huaxia. Heaven and earth are the board, all living beings the pieces! The two feng shui schools conceal the secrets of heaven in the earth’s veins. After Xia Wujiu accidentally awakens the Heavenly Escape Talisman-Bearer Fate Pattern, he reads dragon veins, breaks deadly formations, and ventur 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Strange Tales of China 中国异闻录 Lanterns in the Dark, also known as Strange Tales from China, follows the success of Strange Tales from Thailand, which sold 100,000 copies. In this all-new work, the “master of suspense,” Yang Xingchu, takes you deep into the heart of Chinese folk customs. What tragic and moving tales of love and hate lie behind the legends passed down to this day? The things you have always taken for granted may not be what you think: Is a ghost marriage really a marriage to a dead person? Is every stretch of 107Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 61 What Are You Waiting For? Come In and Memorize Vocabulary 愣着干嘛，进来背单词 [Over 6,000 words, suitable for English exams at every level: middle school, high school, university, the national college entrance exam, CET-4 and CET-6, postgraduate entrance exams, and more...] Sweet romance = the sweetness of studying is greater than the sweetness of love For those preparing for English exams For those who simply want to memorize English vocabulary For those who feel guilty about being hooked on novels every day “What are you doing?” “Reading a novel.” Secretly outworkin 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 The Scholarly Underdog Strikes Back: The Complete Trilogy 进击的学霸：全三册 This novel is about study strategies for high school students. It tells the story of a group of teenagers who encounter academic and personal struggles, then ultimately overcome them and grow emotionally. After doing poorly on the high school entrance exam, Xiuyuan arrives at the experimental class of a second-rate high school carrying enormous disappointment and resentment. It’s the start of his first year of high school, and everything is new, but he remains caught up in the fantasy that he’s 776Reads9.5Score16514d adds
- 63 What Gives You the Right to Ignore What I Want? 你凭什么忽视我的意愿 Song Shiwei is an ordinary student from an ordinary family in an ordinary small town. She used to be quiet, unable to say no, and endlessly patient. One day, a remark from her cousin Huang Yutong suddenly opened her eyes: nobody cared about what she wanted. So she started watching debates and livestreams, learning all kinds of communication skills and breaking free of the limits of her old way of thinking. After going from the good girl everyone praised to a sharp-tongued lunatic, she finally go 411Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 64 The Diary of Sima Yan, an Elementary Schooler 小学生司马盐的日记 My name is Sima Yan. I go to Fuqian Elementary School in Pepper City, Roast Duck Province. Every day, I write down what I see, think, and hear. If you’re an elementary school student too, come join me and share some fun stories! 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 65 A Detailed Guide to the Laws of Ten Days to the End 十日终焉中的定律详解 I. Content A summary of the principles, effects, and laws in The Ten Days of Ultimate Ending, such as the 80/20 rule and the law of the hunt. II. Approach I will explain these principles and effects in detail, covering their originators' lives, core ideas and meanings, common applications, controversies and extensions, and real-world uses. I hope that after reading this, you can become the next Qi Xia. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for your support. 681Reads—Score16314d adds
- 66 A Global History 全球通史 Writing a world history that is interesting, easy to read and understand, and not hundreds of thousands of words long is no easy task. Yet in A Short History of the World, H. G. Wells brilliantly accomplished what seemed impossible. This book traces human civilization from its beginnings through the Second World War, clearly presenting the rise and fall of great powers such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Britain, the United States, and France. The wealth of knowledge and breadth 2.5kReads8.8Score78514d adds
- 67 Crossing the Netherworld 幽司渡 Protagonist Name: Zi Mo Lineage: A descendant of the Yin-Shang royal house, a distant kinsman of Zi Shou, King Zhou Identity: You Si (not an official position, but an identity defined by a mission) Appearance: Around twenty-five or twenty-six, lean and reserved, with a faint old scar at the corner of his left eye Personality: Quiet and taciturn. He has seen death countless times but has not grown numb to it. He feels compassion for the dead and keeps a cautious distance from the workings of Heav 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 History’s Regrets: The Young Years 历史的遗憾·少年篇 What are history's regrets? They are the past, flowing away like water, never to return; the Qin Empire's great ambition for the ages reduced to a cupful of dust; the An Lushan Rebellion bringing a flourishing age to an abrupt end; the noble moonlight and lonely courage in the young Qu Yuan's heart; the idealist Yu Qian dying amid the boundless mortal world; the hot tears shed by those who read these lines in the histories... Step into the swirling dust of the dynasties and catch a fleeting glim 8.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
- 69 My Childhood Friend Borrowed 500,000 and Never Paid Me Back, Then Bragged About His New Car. I’ll Make Sure He Never Gets Out of Prison 发小借五十万不还，还提新车炫耀？我让他牢底坐穿 My Childhood Friend Borrowed 500,000 Yuan and Won’t Pay It Back, Then Showed Off His New Car? I’ll Make Sure He Never Gets Out of Prison 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Complete Collection of Imperial Examination Papers by Top Scholars Through the Ages 历代状元殿试卷全集 This book brings together the palace examination papers of top jinshi graduates from the Tang through the Qing dynasties, spanning a thousand years and covering the entire history of the imperial examination system, from its beginnings to its maturity and eventual abolition. Each paper has been carefully selected and collated to preserve its historical character and showcase the candidates’ talent and wisdom. The Complete Collection of Palace Examination Papers by Top Graduates Throughout the Dy 2kReads9.3Score61614d adds
- 71 Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Step into one book and understand thousands of years! Lift the veil on ancient culture. This concise introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Chinese culture was compiled under the direction of Professor Wang Li, together with a host of experts. In the more than fifty years since its first publication, it has undergone four major revisions. Even today, it remains one of the most important and comprehensive basic reference works for anyone seeking to understand the face of ancient Chinese cult —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 72 Regrets of History 历史的遗憾 The Regrets of History combines history and literature, using clear, logical prose to tell the stories of famous historical figures and objectively recreate some of history’s most lamentable events. Drawing on works such as Zizhi Tongjian and Records of the Grand Historian, the author strives to reconstruct the facts and explore little-known stories about historical figures. The book also offers a thorough analysis of important events, seeking to present history as it really was. While respectin 1.6kReads9.0Score43414d adds
- 73 The Broken Bridge Can Be Crossed Alone 断桥能自渡 [No golden finger + grounded, strong female lead + a 15-year comeback + equally strong male and female leads + inspiring and healing + work and family] What can you do in 15 years? What might you go through? She is the woman people say has no close ties with her family! Starting from nothing, she is battered by one blow after another from her family of origin, workplace bullying, and a lousy boyfriend. She stops hoping for anything and accepts her fate! From then on, she relies on neither heaven 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 The Strange Woman on the Bus 公交车上的陌生女人 The Strange Woman on the Bus 3.9kReads—Score3014d adds
- 75 Lucia by the Equator 赤道边的露西亚 Her name is Lucia. Half Fang from Africa and half Chinese, she has lived between two worlds as a bridge with no place to call home. His name is Yue Xingzhou, the rotating deputy general manager of a Chinese company stationed in Q Country, an idealist who believes that “understanding can resolve any conflict.” They meet on the equator, where life swirls in a rush of passion, grow close amid the roar of an engineering project, and come to understand, challenge, and shape each other through transla 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Salvation on the Bus 公交车上的救赎 Redemption on the Bus —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Why History? Chong Xiaolv's Comic History of China 历史为什么：虫小绿漫画中国史 Why Is History Like This? Chinese History in Comics with Chong Xiaolv is a comic-book history of China starring the cartoon character Chong Xiaolv. In our minds, history is always a grand narrative. Whether it is natural disasters, human calamities, wars, or dynastic upheavals, it tends to focus on major eras, great figures, and momentous events. But history in all its richness is made up of countless different perspectives. In this book, the author uses comics to explore in detail many often-ov 78Reads9.2Score11014d adds
- 78 Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 42Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 79 The Day We Broke Up, One Needle Made Me a Master Healer 分手当天，我一针封神成国医 On graduation day, his girlfriend says, “I don’t want to hold you back,” then turns and walks into the Lin Medical Group. Shen Mobai clutches the old acupuncture kit his father left behind, remembering the phone call from his previous life, the black SUV, and how nothing came after that. This time, he won’t chase her. He walks into No. 17 Wenchang Alley and becomes the student of an old man who drinks tea from a chipped enamel mug. In three days, he cures thirty years of neck and shoulder pain; 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The First Light of Africa 非洲的熹微 A true translator does not search for equivalent words in two languages. She finds the path between two destinies that can carry a current. She came to Africa with someone else’s children, but it was here that she put down roots of her own. Africa taught her that waiting can be translated into cables, and sorrow can be translated into light. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 The Real Top Student System 真实学霸系统 How did a student who scored just 197 points on his high school sophomore final exams turn his life around in a year? A brain-potential researcher has the answer. Other people’s Systems fall from the sky. He built his himself, using the power of psychological suggestion to give himself extraordinary drive. By breaking goals into smaller steps, he created a reward system in his brain, releasing dopamine every time he achieved a mini-goal. Soon, studying became as addictive as snacking on sunflowe 787Reads8.4Score10414d adds
- 82 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
- 83 1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问 Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects 56.5kReads9.6Score2.7k14d adds
- 84 A Half-Hour Cartoon Guide to Chinese History: Economics 半小时漫画中国史：经济篇 A new release in the Half-Hour Comics series! See history through the lens of economics! Look at history through economics, and before you know it, you’ll see the patterns behind historical change! Did Duke Huan of Qi become hegemon thanks to a trade war? Did Emperor Wu of Han fund his wars by taking away merchants’ livelihoods? No dry theories or hard-to-understand jargon. Laugh your way through an economic take on the historical patterns behind the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties! Half-Hour 182Reads9.4Score10514d adds
- 85 Don't Disturb Me While I'm Studying 别想打扰我学习 [The original novel behind Mango TV’s drama of the same name, starring Li Landi and Lai Guanlin.] Nan Xiangwan, who suffers from academic prejudice syndrome, wakes up one day back in her second year of high school. But she’s no longer the top student in the advanced class. She’s become the worst student in the discipline class! Can she still get into a top university? [The novel of the same name has been signed for publication in simplified and traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and oth 455Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 86 The Barefoot Chinese Medicine Doctor 赤脚中医 Pluck a handful of grass, pick up a needle: relieve people’s pain and save their lives. A folk healer from the very bottom of society continues the timeless legend and myth of traditional Chinese medicine... From July 28 onward, four chapters will be released daily. 985Reads8.7Score18614d adds
- 87 The History of Emperors in Half an Hour (Complete in Three Volumes) 半小时漫画帝王史（全三册） Three minutes per emperor, and you'll understand Chinese history! Simple yet comprehensive √ Learn history fast √ Clear and accessible √ Names, places, reign titles, dynasties... Good heavens! How are you supposed to remember it all and tell it apart? Open this book and you'll wish you'd found it sooner! From the long river of history, the book selects 50 important emperors who changed the course of China. Packed with informative manga and a wealth of historical sources, it brings back the l 53Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 88 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score61414d adds
- 89 Nanjing, Nanjing: A Pain We Must Never Forget 南京南京：不能忘记的伤痛 The British journalist H. J. Timperley, who witnessed the Nanjing Massacre, wrote: “After the Japanese army occupied Nanjing, Japanese newspapers reported very little about it, or, one might say, almost nothing at all. A review of English-language newspapers published in Japan reveals no trace of the many atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanjing and other cities. Yet the Japanese press sought to portray Nanjing as a peaceful place.” He had compiled accounts of the Japanese army's atr 137Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 90 The Upper Class's Closely Guarded Secret: The Ugly Truth About Rich-People Thinking 上层阶级绝密：难听的富人思维 [Not a Power Fantasy] This book is an unpleasant course in revealing advanced ways of thinking. If that bothers you, don't read it. This book offers a detailed account of the unspeakable secrets of the upper-class wealthy circles. The hidden information gaps and dark truths of the upper class are exposed... A certain cryptocurrency circle? A certain stock? A certain family? A certain industry? Beyond the village? ... A whole series of topics will be discussed in detail later. Do you know why you 1kReads7.4Score19514d adds
- 91 System, This Isn't One Slash 999 系统，这里不是一刀999 (Urban campus + fake-straight-A student story + lighthearted fun) (A cheerful story without too much technical detail) Su Ming awakens the Playful Legend System. He assumes it’s a system where he has to fight monsters to level up, but he never expects it to be a straight-A student system. Every question now has a health bar! For example, this math problem: [HP: 165] [Description: An ordinary, even very easy math problem] Once Su Ming activates the One Slash, 999 Damage skill, no math function pr 1.2kReads8.7Score15414d adds
- 92 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（全十册） This book explores the evolution of world history, the development of world civilizations, and their impact on modern society. Taking a global perspective, it focuses on influential historical events that helped shape the course of history. Its topics include primitive societies, ancient civilizations across Eurasia, early civilizations across Eurasia, the world beyond Eurasia, a world divided into regions, the rise of the West, a world ruled by Western powers, and the West's decline and success 2kReads9.5Score53914d adds
- 93 I Learn English in the Infinite Flow 我在无限流里学英语 [No dungeons, reality itself is the dungeon. GB romance] (The score is low because it was just posted.) Each dungeon teaches you one word. P.S. This isn't a deranged story. The vocabulary is explored through British and American cultural contexts and by tracing the roots of words through their prefixes and suffixes. No abstract, nonsensical content. Thoughtful yet aloof immortal man × career-driven woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger During a trip to the sea, Chen Jin saw a beautiful girl w 377Reads8.1Score10414d adds
- 94 Chinese Class Broadcast on the Sky Screen, and the Ancients Are Losing It 天幕直播语文课，古人破防了 Ancestors, do you realize you’ve been “eating people”? The first text, “Blessing,” shows how feudal ethics devoured Xianglin Sao. The second text, “Kong Yiji,” shows how the feudal imperial examination system devoured Kong Yiji. The texts coming up next include: “An Ode to Epang Palace”: The Qin dynasty fell in the reign of its second emperor. Qin Shi Huang utterly lost it, and we’ll explore the cycle of rise and fall shared by every dynasty in Chinese history. Let all the emperors lose it t 70kReads9.1Score6k14d adds
- 95 The Years I Spent Curing People's Poverty 我给人治穷病那些年 Not one thing here is true. I made it all up. I don’t understand economics or psychology. I don’t understand anything. I imagine that I’m an economic consultant who has met far too many people trapped in difficult circumstances, and knows that there is always a reason people remain poor for so long. Wealth and status have never been predestined, nor are they simply a matter of luck. More often, people find themselves constrained at every turn and unable to escape poverty because of mistaken perc 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 A Complete Guide to High School Science Topics 高中理综知识点总汇 If you love reading novels but also want to study hard, come take a look! This is mainly about biology, and I hope you enjoy it. Wishing you all a happy life. Come study together! (This is for the old Gaokao curriculum. The new Gaokao textbooks have changed a lot, so this may not be suitable for the new exam.) 397Reads—Score12414d adds
- 97 The Folk Fortune-Telling Master 民间算命大师 [There's a saying in the jianghu: If your tip is sharp but not pungent, you'll be useless in old age; if it's pungent but not sharp, you'll never get anywhere. Use both pungency and sharpness, and even the gods will be driven mad. This book features some jianghu tricks and schemes, so take them as a warning. It also offers a few clever tips for those who can figure them out.] After getting into college, I thought the world was finally mine to explore. I never expected graduation to mean unemploy 397.8kReads9.0Score24.4k14d adds
- 98 Street Food Recipes 地摊小吃配方 Snacks are a must-have treat found on streets and in alleys everywhere. Whether you're eating at home or setting up a stall after losing your job, snacks are an option worth considering for ordinary folks like us! So today, let's go over some snack recipes! 2.4kReads—Score87114d adds
- 99 Stubborn as a Mule 硬颈种 [Not a Power Fantasy, No Cliches, No Stupid Characters, Mutual Devotion, Striving for a Better Life, Realistic Growth] In Hakka, someone stubborn to the core is called a "hard-necked sort." When Wang Lili was ten, she snatched a big chicken leg at the dinner table. Her father ordered her to give it to her younger brother. She said, "I won't." When Zhao Ruxun was ten, he was forced to let his mother beat him fifteen times in public for protecting his younger brother. He gritted his teeth and didn 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 14Reads7.9Score1214d adds
