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- 51 Stories from the Ground Up: Wellness, Livelihoods, and Human Nature at a Foot Spa 脚底下的故事——足疗店里养生、饭碗与人心 Stories Beneath Your Feet: Wellness, Livelihoods, and Human Nature at a Foot Massage Shop 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Story in Pan Dudu’s Belly 盼杜肚里的故事 The blood-soaked earth of Forget-Husband Slope bears six sets of footprints, each pressed to a different depth. Strange energy clings to the red soil, leaving a sinister shadow that winds around the bones of anyone who steps on it. Sang Pandu clutches the wooden slip Kun Yu left behind. The divination marks have grown hot against her palm, and the light on the slip flickers, as if unseen hands are repeatedly rubbing it in the dark and throwing its divinatory energy into disarray. Thunder rolls o 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 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
- 54 The 99 Women I Loved Most in My Life 我一生最爱的99个女人 A dialogue across time and space, beneath the stars, this is a romantic epic celebrating the world's most extraordinary women. With all the words I can muster in a lifetime, I will build an enduring literary temple to 99 women who illuminated human civilization. They are stars in the river of history that will never fade: queens who wore crowns and displayed wisdom and strength at the heights of power; women scientists who held test tubes and kindled the spark of truth in the realm of reason; ar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 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 28Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 56 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 60Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 57 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
- 58 Ten Years: From Lost to Awakened 十年：我从茫然到觉醒 This book recounts, in chronological order, the author's real-life experiences over the decade or so after graduating from university and entering the working world. Through the many big and small events in his life, he hopes to find common ground with readers, and help them discover a direction of their own amid the confusion and cutthroat competition of today's society! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.4kReads8.4Score11414d adds
- 60 The Great Wisdom of Qu Yuan's Questions to Heaven: 172 Interpretations 大智慧之屈原天问172解 Two thousand years ago, Qu Yuan gazed into the vast cosmos and asked 172 questions in a single breath. From how heaven and earth first came into being, to how dynasties rise and fall, to how people ought to live their lives, his questions still resonate with every soul longing to push beyond the limits of its understanding. This book isn’t here to give you standard answers. It hopes to help you rediscover the courage to ask questions. By tracing the evolution of astronomy and geography from anci 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 A Dream of Red Mansions, Explained by Wei 韦说红楼 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Qingtang Was at Peace 青棠本无事 Faced with a marriage she couldn’t escape or get out of, Zhao Qingtang chose to face it head-on. But on the morning of her wedding, she was kidnapped and sold to a mountain village. There, she met a migrant worker she had helped back when she was in college. After learning what had happened to her, the man’s mother said, “Qingtang, I’m your mother. Your real mother.” And so Zhao Qingtang uncovered a secret from twenty-five years ago. My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Xiang Bei's Sales Notebook: Unconventional Sales Techniques 向北的销售笔记：非主流销售技巧 Lin Xiangbei had worked in sales for five years. When he was transferred to this electronics shop on the mall’s basement level, nobody took him seriously. The manager, Old Liu, was getting ready to retire; veteran employee Li Lei had been lying flat for three years; and the new hire, Xiaomeng, had been there for just two weeks and already wanted to leave. Nobody knew that Lin Xiangbei carried a worn, faded notebook everywhere he went. It was filled with the pitfalls he had encountered, the deals 905Reads7.5Score40214d adds
- 64 The Ghostly Art of Making Money 赚钱诡术 There are countless ways to make a living, But not all of them fill your jars with gold and silver. There are countless ways to make money, But not all of them lead to a long and healthy life. Everything has two sides, each with its own reasons. Only by staying fair-minded can we see all of heaven, earth, and the human world. Respect the course of other people's lives, And join hands to build a better world as we move forward together. The complex world is forever changing, And everyone chooses 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Daisies for Algernon 献给阿尔吉侬的雏菊 Daisies for Algernon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Cognitive Shock: 50 Masterpieces That Turn Fate Around 认知暴击50本神作的逆天改命书 As the author of Cognitive Shock: Books That Change Your Fate, Inspired by 50 Masterpieces, I’d like to share some thoughts with you. Have you ever felt that you’ve read countless books, yet your life stays exactly the same? It’s not that knowledge is useless. Most of us simply read at a basic level, passively taking in information. This book is a record of my journey out of that rut. I used to believe that any reading was beneficial, until reality gave me a harsh lesson. I’d read shelf after s 93Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 68 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 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! 6Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 70 Steel Rose 钢筋蔷薇 A workplace epic about the construction industry, as real as it is brutal A story about one man spending twenty years building his ideals in a concrete jungle and staying true to himself amid the struggle of human nature If you've ever bowed your head to life, but never given up on looking up at the stars, this book is for you. “This isn't a wish-fulfillment story. It's the long journey of an entire generation.” Open it, and you'll see your own reflection among the steel and concrete, where a ro 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 A Thousand Ways to Make Money 赚钱技巧一千种 This is all about the important business of making money: opportunities to earn, ways to earn, skills, and experience. Work hard to make money, and you can enjoy every day. Keep it up, keep it up, make that money! That’s what this is about. Every chapter and every sentence here is a way to make money. 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Fate’s Echo in a Sea of Blossoms 逆袭繁花里的宿命回响 When her entrepreneurial dream crashes against the iron wall of reality, Lin Wan is determined to fight against the odds. She starts out in a rented room barely ten square meters wide, races all over the city to win orders, and gives up every shred of pride to raise money. Just as success in landing a contract seems within reach, a rival’s malicious scheme strikes without warning. A client is stolen, the whole internet turns against her, and her reputation is ruined. Overnight, all her hard work 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 A Professional Organizer’s Case Files 整理师实录 The story of a professional home organizer. As she tidies up, she witnesses the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartache of the people whose lives she touches. Through her work, she also comes to understand herself anew, transforms, and sets off on a fresh start. 216Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 74 The Book of Principles 规律之书 Synopsis of The Nightscape of Pujiang In glittering, bustling Shanghai, rookie professional Su Yu earns a position as special assistant to Lu Zeyan, a business elite, through her own ability. During an important international joint venture, she meets Sophia, heir to Germany's Nord Group. From business negotiations to late-night strolls along the Pujiang River, the two intelligent women form a genuine friendship amid good food, art, and the city's shifting lights. Yet beneath the elegance and c 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 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 12Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 76 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
- 77 The Ying Clan’s Startup Story: Three Hundred Years to Build Great Qin 嬴家创业记：三百年拼出一个大秦 This book follows a core approach of “popular humor + historical facts + character deconstruction + dramatic pacing.” Building on the tradition of the storyteller, it offers a lighthearted take from the perspective of a historical observer, toning down the elevated, formal feel of traditional storytelling and looking back on the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty with down-to-earth humor. We see the Qin people’s courage and tenacity: from a tribe raising horses on the western frontier to an empire 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Complete Guide to Law 法律大全 An encyclopedia of social life, covering all aspects of life, including property rights, contracts, personal rights, and marriage and family. In clear, accessible language and with real-life cases, it explains the legal issues you may encounter in everyday life. 564Reads—Score10014d adds
- 79 In the Name of Great Love: Awaken Your Mind, Find Enlightenment, and Make Money 大爱之名：觉醒思维开悟到搞钱 The book reveals the truth about this society. If Dazhuang finds it unpleasant or hard to understand, that's perfectly normal. Those without a certain level of insight can't understand the Way. If you want to make a change, keep reading. [This book is for people who take action, have ambition, want to do great things, and want to change themselves. If that doesn't describe you, don't read it.] 149Reads8.2Score18214d adds
- 80 High-Level Principles of Thought 高层法则思维 Welcome to the Great Love Alliance of One Family Under Heaven. The thinking at the top is grounded in reality, and we’ll help you see straight through to the heart of things. [I may still be young, but I’ve lived a remarkable life. I’ve slept by a grave in the dead of night and been through moments between life and death. I’ve got plenty of experience. Don’t believe me? Come and see for yourself.] I nearly got adopted as a son by a big shot with five daughters, an absolute legend. Unfortunately, 22Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 81 The Insider 内部人士 In the early 21st century, China’s real estate economy was booming. Many ordinary people caught a favorable wave amid the great tides of history and amassed considerable wealth. The protagonist is an average person with no particular gifts, but as he grows, he continually learns from the wisdom of those around him, including some truly remarkable people. Through constant learning and reflection, he eventually develops a unique kind of wisdom and achieves success of his own. It seems as though fa 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Desert Expedition 沙漠探险 The midday sun baked the sand until it was scorching. Chen Zhi crouched and plunged his fingers into the sand. Hot. But not the kind of heat the sun would leave behind. He jerked his hand back. Blisters had already formed on his fingertips. "There's something wrong with this sand." Chen Zhi stood up and held his hand out to Li Tian. The blisters glistened in the sunlight. Li Tian took a step back. "Old Chen, what happened to your hand?" "There's something under the sand." Chen Zhi kicked away th 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 The One Who Blows Away the Ashes 吹灰的人 “I slept with twenty-one men before I had enough money to spend without worrying.” At two in the morning, Lin Xiao, a girl who had just lost her job, came across this post. The poster’s profile picture was exactly the same as that of the person she was dating online. She thought it was a coincidence. Then she discovered that a woman named Yu Fei seemed to know all her secrets, including ones she didn’t even know herself. Yu Fei said, “You’ll walk the same road I did. But I came back so you wo 73Reads—Score13514d adds
- 84 Every Romance of Mine Is a Power Play 我的桃花皆是权谋局 Su Wan, thirty-six, is a key staff member at a provincial government agency. Divorced for ten years, she wields the sharp blade of auditing and has become impervious to attack in the struggle between government and business. Her suitors are all rich and powerful. Some promise to help her climb the ladder, while others offer to pave the way for her. But she has long seen through people’s schemes. Holding fast to her principles, she navigates the space between government offices and capital. Unt 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Third Shadow of Bingwu Alley 丙午巷的第三个影子 The Third Shadow in Bingwu Alley 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 The Art of Making Money 搞钱之道 The key to making money lies in the “way”: you need both practical action and clear, insightful thinking. First, focus on creating value. Whether you’re advancing your career, starting a business, or trying a side hustle, the key is to solve problems for others: specialists provide expert solutions, business owners meet market needs, and content creators share useful information. The more scarce the value you offer, the greater the reward. Next, ride the wave. Understanding trends matters more t 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Spring and Autumn at the Dinner Table: A Vegetable Epic 盘中春秋之蔬菜史诗 Dear readers! Thank you for stopping by! Why do I love writing? Because writing is also a time for me to learn. I have to consult a lot of historical records and broaden my knowledge, so it's the most romantic way to grow as a person! Today, I'm going to write a book that will genuinely teach readers something! Did you know that tomatoes were once considered "poisonous fruit" and grown only for decoration for 300 years? How did the introduction of chili peppers completely reshape the flavor of S 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Complete Guide to Oratory 口才学大全 The Complete Guide to Public Speaking is a practical guide focused on improving communication skills. It dispels the misconception that eloquence is an inborn talent and helps readers master essential communication skills through a systematic approach. The book first lays a solid foundation, explaining how to build logical arguments and teaching readers to structure what they say using "point + example + transition" so they can avoid rambling. It then covers a wide range of situations, from list 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 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
- 91 A Brief History of Humankind 人类简史 A Brief History of Humankind is a sweeping history of human civilization, told in an accessible style. The book combines a grand, fluid narrative of the “big picture” with subtle, fascinating details about the course of human civilization. Van Loon begins with the origins of humanity, then recounts the rise of the civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia and the glories of the Greek and Roman eras. Tracing the rise of religion, he explores the development and transformation of medieval society, th 2.1kReads9.1Score72114d adds
- 92 Let Me Find You 让我找到你 Unlike face-slapping, hitting someone on the back is perfectly safe... as long as the person being hit knows better than to open her mouth. For fourteen years, Zhao Nanhui had kept hitting her around the kidneys. The increasingly frequent traces of blood in her urine no longer surprised or worried her. It was just another unpleasant part of marriage, nothing more. Maybe millions of women were going through worse. On any given night in this city, there might be hundreds or even thousands of women 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 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
- 94 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
- 95 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
- 96 Biographies of Legendary Traders 传奇交易员列传 Reading Records of the Grand Historian, I was deeply moved by the Grand Historian's grand ambition to "investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from past to present, and establish his own school of thought." This inspired a thought: Why not follow the aspirations of the sages and chronicle the eventful lives of legendary figures in futures trading, seeking the true secrets of trading success through their stories? 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 The Matchmaker Is Offline: How Do I Survive 81 Trials of Love? 月老掉线，81难情劫如何过？ The rules of Heaven can't stop someone from going mad with love. To find the 81 fragments of his beloved's soul, the male lead blunders his way through challenge after challenge, rewriting 81 classic tragic love stories! This isn't about gods falling in love. It's about wagering your life on an ending where “love can break every rule.” Eighty-one trials of love, eighty-one views of love: love with integrity, love with honor, love in unity, love that stays true, love built on mutual respect, lo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 On the Seventh Day of the New Year, I Poured My Life into a Nongfu Spring Bottle 正月初七，我把人生倒进了农夫山泉瓶 On the seventh day of the first lunar month, I poured my life into a Nongfu Spring bottle. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Tales from Investiture of the Gods 封神演义那些事 Want to uncover the mysteries of the ancient war between gods and demons? Investiture of the Gods: The Story Behind the Legends takes you back to the fantastical era when the Shang and Zhou dynasties changed hands! Here, the foolish King Zhou is bewitched by a fox spirit and rules with debauchery and cruelty, filling the court with chaos through tortures like roasting people alive and throwing them into pits of venomous creatures, as well as carving out hearts and gouging out eyes. Meanwhile, Ji 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Flowers Blur My Eyes 乱花渐迷眼 Wen Juan and Lan Cheng were once a loving couple. They both had steady jobs and earned a comfortable living. On weekends and holidays, they often spent time with Wen Juan's classmate Li Run and his wife, Wang Ze and his wife. The two families were so close that they shared everything and had no secrets from each other. As time went by, Wen Juan, who loved playing mahjong, and Wang Ze, who loved it just as much, spent more and more time together. Before they knew it, their purely friendly feeling 326Reads—Score—14d adds
