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- 101 [Ming Xue] The Roads Are Slippery in the Rain, a Puppy Brings Good Fortune to Your Door 【名学】雨天路滑，小狗送福到家 Also known as: [At Daybreak] The main story is complete, everyone has an official pairing, and it's a happy ending!! If it's not, I'll hang myself!! Night cloaks ugly deeds in a thin veil, but when dawn arrives, the truth will inevitably come to light. Are the strange events coincidences, or were they planned all along? Why are the dormant demons stirring again and again? When we embrace to escape danger, is that pounding heartbeat fear, or are we falling for the person before us? Fate brought u 385Reads8.8Score10514d adds
- 102 My Brothers Are Secretly into Each Other, You Know 我的哥哥内部消化了捏 [Ensemble cast! Ensemble cast!! All couples are official! There's an original female lead!!!] Nanbowan Group is the world's number-one corporation, with businesses in every industry you know about, don't know about, or aren't allowed to know about. The group has only one heiress, surrounded by countless handsome older brothers. But one day, she suddenly realized: Why are the brothers pairing off with each other?! Heiress: I only have one biological brother, and before I could even set my sights 488Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 103 What??? You? You're Reborn Too!! 啥？？？你？也是重生的！！ Huang Zihongfan opened his eyes and discovered he had been reborn in 2021! At this point, he and Shi Kai hadn’t fallen out yet! Huang Zihongfan gritted his teeth. “If you lay a hand on my Kai Kai this time, I’ll destroy your paradise!” But... why did it seem like his friends had changed too? 199Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 104 The Men in Group ZE Are Pretty Handsome ze群男人有点帅 [Not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy. This is a tragedy] Who's the Murderer [Infinite flow + two male leads + supernatural abilities + System and god] Main characters: Pu Yixing, Guo Wentao, Qi Sizjun, Zhou Junwei, Shao Mingming, Tang Jiuzhou, Shi Kai, Huang Zihongfan, Huo Shu, JY, Cao Enqi, He Yuncheng, Luo Yutong... If this is a test of your faith in humanity, and before reaching me you've endured countless cruelties and dragged your battered body all this way, then I give you my word: I 266Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 105 The Famous School and Secret God: South Wind Knows My Heart 名学密神：南风知我意 What sparks will fly among the upperclassmen when a female senior from the forensic science department joins the academy? Go big or go home! A slow-paced story. The story mainly features Great God Escape, Celebrity Academy, Forensic Investigation Team, and A Journey Through the Geography Textbook, as well as a few other shows featuring members of the academy. #All characters are single in this story #Fictionalized take on real life #Romance with the members of Celebrity Academy Please don't conf 3.6kReads8.9Score24614d adds
- 106 Detective Academy: Redemption 名侦探学院之救赎 [Mutual healing, friendship-focused ensemble, and a heroine who acts as a mediator. She’s always working to balance everyone’s relationships and minimize the hurt. This isn’t a mindless everyone-loves-the-heroine Mary Sue story, so come take a look if that sounds like your thing!] This is a gift for all you fans, and for everyone who loves our seniors and is in on the conspiracy with us. Whatever happens to them in real life, Yun Zhaozhao in this parallel world will always love them. Some might 420Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 107 Remember, This Is a Dating Show 请注意这可是恋综 A group of handsome young men with high IQs, high EQs, and impressive academic credentials arrive on a secluded island, far from the rest of the world. Think it's a clash of intelligence and brainpower? Think it's a competition between teams and individuals? It's neither!!! Remember, this is a dating show. This story contains a lot of headcanon and original details. It's also a brainchild of fans of the Guys, with a plot that's part true and part fictional. Suggestions are welcome, but please do 200Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 108 Detective Show and Star Academy: Starlight and Moonbeams 明侦名学：星月流光 Everyone is single, and this has nothing to do with the real people. Cheng Xiwei, a Chinese literature major who writes suspense and mysteries under the name Jiuyue, accidentally gets involved in the production of Who's the Murderer and becomes one of its scriptwriters. And so the story begins~ [Straight-laced Bai Jingting, willing to stay single forever for you] [Liu Haoran, hoping to be the leading man in your life] [Guo Wentao, trying again and again to mend a broken relationship] [Pu Yixing, 21Reads6.9Score214d adds
- 109 I Raise My Glass at the Toasting Banquet 我在敬酒席上举酒杯 Can you really move on from the person who took your breath away when you were young? Can a love that has cut so deep really fade with time? When fate is decided, destiny becomes inevitable. Our paths intertwine, our destinies resound, our love reaches its end, and our impossible dreams will finally fade away. “Did you hear? That genius painter jumped from a high-rise. A brilliant scientist with an exceptionally high IQ has lost the love of his life.” “Did you hear? Guo Wentao is getting married 84Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 110 Mingxue: If We Had Never Met 名学：如果我们不曾相遇 [New book: A School of Mentors: Can Twin Stars and the Academy Crew Conquer the Entertainment Industry?!] Cheng Bojinzhao had just transmigrated to a parallel world when he discovered that he’d become the second-generation heir of a wealthy conglomerate! System: “Hello, Host. I’m your System. Hope you have fun in your new world.” He sat bolt upright, as if startled back to life, and immediately set out to sign Huang Zi and Shi Kai, whose opportunities were steadily drying up. One by one, the pie 77Reads8.9Score414d adds
- 111 Nanbowan's Infinite Flow Adventures 南波万的无限流历险记 “Why is Guadan being so good today? Does he know Daddy's in a bad mood?” Pu Yixing rubbed his nose against the cat's forehead, his voice a little lower than usual. His phone screen was still lit on the coffee table, displaying a message his agent had sent half an hour earlier: “A-Pu, the station has decided to terminate the contract unilaterally...” “Meow~” Guasha had come over at some point too, nudging his elbow with its head. Pu Yixing smiled bitterly and stroked the fluffy fur of his Scottis 486Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 112 A Love That Came to Nothing in the North and South 南北的无疾而终 Just a little idea from my own imagination! The plot is half true, half made up. Feel free to add to it, but please don't be mean (´-ω-`). Why can't we all just talk things out? It's not a very long story, so I'll update it slowly [shy][shy][shy]. I may not have the skill, but at least I can put my heart into it. 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 [Ming Xue] The Ghost Catcher 【名学】捉鬼师 Everyone ends up with their destined partner, with the main pairing being Nan and Bei. A first meeting in life may not truly be a first meeting. The heartbeat points each person in the direction they’re meant to go. Pu Yixing used his actions to cross out the life script written for him and carve out a path he was happy with. 291Reads8.7Score10114d adds
- 114 The Great Escape from the Forest Academy 跳进森林的学院大逃脱 A new work is here! You can 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! 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 When an Amateur Academic Prodigy Joins Great Escape: Gods Edition 当素人学霸参加密室大逃脱大神版 [Male protagonist] [Open-ended pursuit] [I can't change the modern romance tag] [A few comments appear early on, none in the middle, and we'll see about the later chapters] Li Xicheng has a decent amount of courage, but he's afraid of the dark and easily startled. His older sister signed him up for a show where contestants explore escape rooms. How will he survive inside? Stay tuned. This novel is a chaotic mash-up starring a bunch of male best friends. Enjoy! 1.4kReads8.9Score10714d adds
- 116 Wither and Bloom: An Ensemble Cast at the Detective Academy 枯荣，名侦探学院群像 [A full-cast ensemble featuring The King's Avatar cast, with canon couples] (Ming Yue Zhao Jiu Zhou, Nan Bei, Wei Jun, Hong Ye Ti Shi, Qi Cheng) “When the darkness fades away, will dawn finally come?” “If I should happen to die along the way, don’t grieve for me. That will be my end, but it will never be the end of humanity’s pursuit of fairness and justice.” “ 85Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 117 The Girl Who Runs in High Heels 穿高跟鞋奔跑的女孩 Synopsis: [Top female law student vs. top male law student + equally matched + both pure-hearted, each other's first love] Gan Tang is reborn. In her previous life, she muddled through, and both her life and career were a complete mess. This time, she has been reborn in the best years of her life. There's still time to change everything, so she studies hard, makes herself exceptional, and gives herself more choices. (Fan fiction. The heroine has a golden finger, but it isn't all-powerful. Most i 1.6kReads8.7Score12014d adds
- 118 Ming Xue: The World's Greatest Hall, The Southern Crescent Moon 名学，天下第一堂之南下弦月 [Mystery + Jianghu + Comedy + Fantasy] Primarily focused on five couples, with other members of the academy appearing too. (Don't worry, everyone gets plenty of page time.) This is the sequel to The First Hall. (Read the first book before this one, or some parts may be confusing.) Previously, The First Hall defeated Ruan Zhu in the hope of bringing peace to the land. But a year later, forces from both sides came for Xu Ci, intent on taking him away. Guo Wentao and the others protected him with t 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Ming Xue: The Torchbearer 名学：执炬者 [Infinite Flow + five canon couples] An unknown mist invades reality, plunging humanity into a grave crisis. The “Torchbearer Initiative” is born in response. “Humanity’s fate has entered the unknown mist. May our torches light up the night sky! We pay our highest respects to those who came before us.” Together, we hold our torches aloft and light up the night sky. 410Reads9.3Score10214d adds
- 120 Mystery God: Has the Top Student Joined Showbiz Yet? 密神：学神今天进娱乐圈了吗？ [Mysterious Investigation + Celebrity Detective + Showbiz + Two Male Leads + One-on-One] Also known as: The Little Fox Is Flirting Again Today Two people’s fates crossed in a narrow alley. One was N University’s campus heartthrob, the other Q University’s top student. One lost his heart, while the other… lost face. Afterward, whenever anyone brought up their first meeting, Shi Yuqing would blush bright red, while the other person involved would put on a mysterious expression and say, “That’s a s 257Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 121 Variety Show: The Unacknowledged Romance 综综艺：未承认的恋情 [Ongoing: a random mix of Name Study, Forest, Go to the Ground, Everyone Against Everyone, and more] . She knows he’s her friend’s girlfriend, but she still can’t help wanting to steal her away - - [Keep Running: Ecology Special] .“Want to kiss?” “It’s fine, sneaking around works too.” [Everyone 23] .“There’s no reason for liking you. Just give me a chance.” [Offer 5] . [Everyone Against Everyone Season] .“Aren’t you doing the mission with me?” “Pu invited me.” “Can’t you come with me?” [Forest 3.7kReads8.0Score14314d adds
- 122 A Study of the Famous: Collecting Souvenirs in the Cultivation World 名学之我在修真界集邮 “A spin-off of Who's the Murderer” “Official pairings” “Character growth” “Ensemble cast” “What if the boys were in a cultivation world?” A great calamity is about to befall the cultivation world. The Prophets, heeding an ancient prophecy, set out to find the one who will save it. Tang Jiuzhou, born of Heaven and Earth, arrives at the appointed time and embarks on a journey to gather the stars. All-around genius Pu Yixing, fierce beauty Guo Wentao, gentle and fiercely protective Qi Sichun, aloof 179Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 123 Quick Transmigration Variety Show: The Evolution of the Variety Queen 快穿综艺：综艺女王进化史 Reading guide ↓ "The Man Who Does Housework" "Who's the Murderer? Academy + Great Escape: Celebrity Edition" [Battle for No. 1 → Great Escape → Murder-Mystery Game] mega-mix Co-starring: Zhou Junwei, Qi Sijun, Guo Wentao, Pu Yixing, Tang Jiuzhou, Shao Mingming ♡ Tags: Everyone dotes on the protagonist "Who's the Murderer?" Bai Jingting ♡ Tags: Hilarious, deduction, investigation * Completed so far ↓ "Back to Field 6" Tags: Heartwarming, healing, slow-paced life * "Keep Running 10" Tags: Flirting 1.1kReads6.7Score10214d adds
- 124 I'm a Detective on Who's the Murderer 我在明侦当侦探 [A spin-off of Who’s the Murderer] A celebrity is caught secretly playing a murder-mystery game and gets carried by fans into a detective game show called Who’s the Murderer. Whether you become the king of gold bars or the guiding light of deduction depends on what evidence you can find. (All cases are adapted from the variety show. The people who are meant to appear will still appear, and those who are meant to leave will still leave. But I’ll do my best to make everyone’s dreams come true and 2.4kReads8.5Score17714d adds
- 125 [Wang Junkai] So Glad I Met You 【王俊凯】与你相遇真好 Xiang Lixi died unexpectedly at work and returned to the age of four. She had planned to change the fate of her grandfather, who had passed away far too soon, but soon discovered that her own life had changed in countless ways, too. Every step along the way was completely different. [Please don’t draw parallels with real life!] 1.4kReads8.7Score10614d adds
- 126 Quick Transmigration Variety Show: The Dating Game 快穿综艺：恋爱计 Xu Yiyang's Journey Through Multiple Worlds Deyun Society: Zhang Yunlei Heart-Signaling Offer 2: Guo Tao Heart-Signaling Offer 2: Li Jinye This Is Street Dance 3: Wang Yibo Youth With You 2: Cai Xukun The Wonderful Life: Meng Hetang Heart Signal 3 Our Song: Xiao Zhan Deyun Laughter Club: Luan Yunping This Is How I Live: Qin Xiaoxian Dream Space: Lin Guanyu Ace vs Ace 4: Hua Chenyu Heart-Signaling Offer: Wang Jianfeng Who's the Murderer 2: Guo Qilin Heart Signal 2: Wu Xiangwei Super Nova Games 3: 37Reads—Score214d adds
- 127 Quick Transmigration Variety Shows: Witty and Graceful 快穿综艺：辞趣翩翩 I mainly write dating reality show stories, though I occasionally write about other variety shows too. I usually write the kinds of shows I want to watch but can rarely find, since I’m a huge fan of dating shows. Heart Signal series: 1. Heart Signal 1, pairing: Zhou You √ 2. Heart Signal 2, pairing: Wu Pei √ 3. Heart Signal 4, pairing: Guo Qilin (secret pairing: junior fellow disciple from the quick transmigration bureau + Kong Ruchun) √ 4. Heart Signal 5, pairing: Wang Sulong (the junior fellow 1.7kReads6.2Score3114d adds
- 128 Quick Transmigration Variety Show: Giving Every Boy a Home 快穿综艺：给每个男孩子一个家 [Extreme Challenge 9, updates ongoing ❤️] Transmigrating through all kinds of worlds, just to give every boy a home. Signed on December 30, 2022. No plagiarism, no borrowing plot elements, no reposting! Everything in this story is fictional. Do not associate it with the real people involved! For details about the mission worlds, see the author’s notes. 2.5kReads8.1Score—14d adds
- 129 Meng Yichen: Let Su Mingyu Be Your Salvation 孟宴臣：苏明玉来当你的救赎 What would it be like if Su Mingyu and Meng Yancheng lived in the same world? A capable, clear-eyed female lead meets the brokenhearted, devoted Meng Yancheng! Who cares about fake sweethearts and hypocritical, two-faced playboy types? You live in his house and drive his car! He gaslights your daughter and puts down your son. My poor Fu Wenying, what a wonderful mother-in-law! He reports your company and comes after you? He hits your son and meddles in your affairs? My dear Meng Huaijin, what a 728Reads9.1Score10114d adds
- 130 Showbiz: The All-Rounder Who Rose to Fame on Escape Room 娱乐：从密逃开始的全能大神 By sheer coincidence, Tang Yu became a guest on Escape Room. He showed off astonishing abilities there. During the puzzle-solving segments, he brainstormed and found the answers in a flash. During the obstacle courses, his incredible stamina let him clear every hurdle in no time. During the adventure segments, his superhuman eyesight saw through every illusion. Tang Yu: “Just call me the all-around tank of Escape Room!” Afterward, his fans discovered that Tang Yu wasn’t just a star on Escape Roo 1.6kReads8.6Score11414d adds
- 131 Extreme Life: It Begins with Acceleration 极限人生：从加速中开始 [The Brothers] [Variety Shows] [Brainy Variety Shows] [Mind Games] [Travel] [Everyday Life] [No Female Lead] This is a variety-show novel, not an extreme sports novel. Extreme sports only appear at the beginning, so apologies for that. Brainy variety shows, travel shows, and other variety programs. … Don't ask. Mo Wen, a master's graduate of Kyoto Sport University, joined Go Faster at a friend's invitation, becoming a hunter. Later, at the director's recommendation, he appeared on Forest Evoluti 2.5kReads8.7Score13714d adds
- 132 Quick Transmigration: Films, TV Shows, and Variety Shows, Take Your Pick 快穿之影视综艺任君选 This story features TV dramas, original stories, and variety shows. 1. TV drama: Skate Into Love, paired with Yu Yan, bittersweet romance (complete) 2. Original variety show: Love in Action, paired with Mu Huai, sweet romance (complete) 3. TV drama: You Are My Glory, paired with Yu Tu, heartwarming romance (complete) 4. Original variety show: All-Rounder Actor, career-focused (complete) 5. TV drama: My Roommate Is a Detective, paired with Lu Yao, childhood sweethearts (complete) 6. TV drama: The 4kReads8.2Score19714d adds
- 133 Godfather of the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈教父 A down-and-out keyboardist breathes his last in a hospital bed. From playing accompaniment in dance halls at sixteen to scraping by in Sanlitun at thirty-two, he'd tasted every sweetness and hardship life had to offer. When he opens his eyes, he's back in Northeast China in 2002. His young body houses a heart weathered by life's vicissitudes, along with classic melodies that shouldn't exist until the future. No System or cheat ability, just a lifetime's worth of musical talent and experience. In 51.8kReads9.2Score5.1k14d adds
- 134 EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds
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