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- 1 A Northern Di Wolf, a Southern Dynasty Official 北狄狼,南朝臣 What kind of political landscape could be changed by a descendant of Yan who grew up among the barbarian tribes? What would history have to look like for someone to want to write his story? When his family falls into crisis, will he become a demon or an angel? What is the meaning of life? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Six Restarts 六次重启 He was once a demon among men: cruel and greedy, he treated all living things as worthless weeds and climbed every rung of desire described by Feng Menglong. “Once your belly is full, you start wanting fine clothes; with food and clothing both secured, you yearn for a beautiful wife… Become prime minister, and still you’ll want to seize the realm and claim the throne.” He was the embodiment of desire, and in the end, he died amid unimaginable luxury. Each “restart” is both an extreme punishment 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period 从春秋到战国 Following The First Book to Understand the World Order, author Wang Wei turns his unique perspective back to China. From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period examines the historical events that reshaped the realm, from the decline of the Western Zhou to the rise of the new powers in the Jianghan region. With a broad historical perspective and strategic thinking, it analyzes the subtle power plays between the states and presents a captivating historical drama. By placing Chin 145Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 7 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
- 8 A Gift from an Angel 来自天使的馈赠 The author’s heartfelt, true-to-life experience of raising children in A Gift from an Angel is a must-read for every mother-to-be and every mom! They say every child is a little angel from the clouds above. With starlight still clinging to their wings, they gaze down through a world of gentle light, drifting past countless earthly windows before stopping at mine. It wasn’t a chance encounter, but a choice made across the stars, a determination to risk all their tenderness just to fall into my li 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 After Marrying Zeus 嫁给宙斯以后 This book’s winding, suspenseful plot follows the powerful heroine Hera as she grows from a “queen” defined by her marriage into a “ruler of the divine realm” who defines herself, transforming from a “goddess of vengeance” into a “maker of rules.” It reveals a strength that depends on no one else and stems from inner wholeness. Hera’s story shows that true healing begins with accepting every part of one’s experience and choosing to grow from it. In the end, Hera’s perspective expands beyond an i 96Reads—Score1114d adds
- 10 Walking Ancestor: The Awakening of the Genes 行走的祖宗:基因的觉醒 The Walking Ancestor: The Awakening of Genes is an urban tale blending sci-fi suspense with the legacy of civilization. When ordinary modern man Lin Mo suddenly begins hearing ancient whispers and seeing fragmented visions of memories, he gradually realizes that deep in his genes lie the sleeping memories and abilities of billions of ancestors. An accident awakens him as a “Walking Ancestor.” He can summon his ancestors’ martial skills and wisdom, but he also becomes the target of a mysterious o 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 11 My Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Mother 我那平凡而伟大的母亲 Also known as: My Mom Is a Superhero After Being Reborn At ten, she put down her schoolbooks and took up the burden of supporting her family. At fourteen, she went on a blind date beneath Misty Slope and recognized the person before her as the rival she had once shoved into a rice paddy. Once the marriage was arranged, she thought she could see the whole course of her life laid out before her. At twenty, she married and gave birth to two daughters, only to face cold looks from her husband’s fa 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 A Historical Romance of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 春秋战国历史演义 A historical romance of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Historical Romance of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 魏晋南北朝历史演义 A historical romance of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Guide to Transmigrating to Great Song: Twelve Hours in Lin’an 大宋穿越指南:临安十二时辰 The Song-Era Guide to Transmigration: Twelve Hours in Lin'an is a collection of historical and cultural stories steeped in the spirit of the Song dynasty. Through stories unfolding over the course of a single day in the lives of people from various professions in Lin'an during the Southern Song, it introduces the customs and culture of Song society. Its vivid depictions of everyday life restore the character of the era and the many facets of society in Lin'an. To bring these scenes to life, the 617Reads9.5Score11114d adds
- 15 Essential Facts About Chinese History Everyone Should Know 不可不知的中国历史常识 Studying history can bring wisdom. Throughout the ages, people of insight have drawn nourishment from history, found wisdom for survival in the rise and fall of civilizations, and grasped the truths of life through the tumultuous careers of historical figures. Today, a solid foundation in history is an important part of a person’s overall knowledge and abilities. Without it, not only can one’s work and career suffer, but everyday life may bring one awkward situations at every turn. To help reade 4.7kReads9.6Score49014d adds
- 16 Seven Days of Magic: My Home Turned Upside Down! 魔幻七日:我家天翻了! Seven Days of Magic: My Home Has Been Turned Upside Down! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Cultural Guide to the Dao De Jing 《道德经》中华文化编写 A cultural adaptation of the Dao De Jing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 A Plain-Language Commentary on The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 《九章算术》白话文注解 A plain-language annotation of The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 4Reads—Score214d adds
- 19 Man Is Born Free, Yet Everywhere He Is in Chains “人生而自由,却无往不在枷锁之中” “Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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 91Reads6.6Score1414d adds
- 21 The 100% Law: I Can Control Everything 百分百定律,能操控一切 The 100% Law: I Can Control Everything —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Late Ming: She Goes on a Killing Spree to Stay Alive 明末:她靠苟命杀疯了 Three Rugged Fathers + An Orphaned Girl | Historical Romance | Fleeing Famine | Everyone Dotes on Her | Political Intrigue | Rising from Adversity Read carefully!!! This is not a transmigration novel, and there is no golden finger. The story follows the course of real history, with careful research into clothing, food, and social conditions. It explores how ordinary people survived during the darkest years of the late Ming dynasty, including the grim realities of exchanging children for food and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Awakening in the Asylum: My Health Bar Can Slay Gods 精神病院觉醒:我的血条能弑神 I worked myself to death, and the moment I opened my eyes, I was labeled insane and thrown into Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital. All because I can see the health bars above everyone's heads. No one believes me. The nurse says I'm delusional, and the guards think I'm crazy. But I know better than anyone that there isn't a single sane person in this gloomy hospital. The director is a false god who devours resentment, The doctors are villains who control the darkness, Even the old man who sweeps t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Dr. Wen Is Still Playing at Ghost Stories Today 温医生今天也在装神弄鬼 ✊🏿✊🏿 [Period setting + medicine + spatial dimension + women's growth, realistic, slow-burn] 👩⚕️👩⚕️In 2026, surgeon Wen He is reborn in a pigsty in 1976. 🌹🌹Her predecessor was beaten to death by her husband and was about to be sold off to a remote mountain village. Armed with the medical space inside a jade pendant, she “works miracles” in a superstitious village, using modern medicine to save lives and pretending to have divine powers to protect herself. 😷😷Plagues, human trafficking, the colla 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Please Don't Let Me Down Again: Stay, Say Thanks, and Embrace 请不要再辜负,陪伴、道谢和拥抱 Please stop taking for granted the people who stay by your side. Keep company, say thank you, and offer a hug. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I'm Xiao Cui, but Cui Isn't My Surname 我是小崔,但不姓崔 Just look at the debt-collection business these days. It’s become a whole new breed. Splashing paint and scrawling slogans on walls is old news. Now it’s all about technology and ruthless tactics: AI robots make eight hundred calls a day, checking up on you more than your own mother. They open with “the legal department” and “credit blacklist,” making themselves sound like government agencies. In reality, the guy on the other end of the desk might just be sitting there in slippers, chomping on a 43Reads—Score114d adds
- 27 From Barnyard Chicken to Phoenix 土鸡变凤凰 From Country Bumpkin to Cinderella 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Can Tarot Predict the College Entrance Exam? No, Because Official Tarot Masters Have Formed a Protective Array 塔罗能算高考试卷吗,不能,因为有官方塔罗师结阵守护 Can tarot predict the questions on the college entrance exam? No, because certified tarot masters have formed a protective array. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Africa Beneath the Blazing Sun 烈阳下的非洲 Title: Africa Under the Blazing Sun: A Debt-Ridden Boss Makes a Desperate Comeback, With a Beautiful Companion by His Side Buried under three million in debt, with ruthless debt collectors at his door, Year Cheng, a coastal foreign-trade businessman, goes bankrupt overnight. His wife is dead, his home is destroyed, and he is reduced to a desperate fugitive. “If you don’t come up with the money by eight tonight, we’ll take an arm!” The death-threat text arrives like a curse, and bald thugs kick 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Hundred-Million-Level Financial IQ: The Snowball System from 0 to 1 亿级财商:从0到1的滚雪球系统 Do you ever feel that “financial freedom” is a story meant for other people? Your salary is fixed, your savings are meager, and you can never seem to find the path to making money. What you lack isn't capital, but the “billion-level financial intelligence” that can turn small sums into big money. This book is made for ordinary people. It skips empty theory and offers a practical system for building wealth: from breaking free of the misconception that “saving money equals financial intelligence” 25Reads6.7Score414d adds
- 31 I'm Reborn, So It Makes Sense That Beautiful Women Are Chasing Me! 都重生了,被美女倒追很合理吧! [Multiple heroines] [Urban supernatural powers] [Brilliant and exceptional] After being reborn and inheriting the family fortune, I decided to take it easy and stop making things difficult for myself. Then Ye Xiaoman, who had just been bound to a System, barged into my world. She kept turning her life around and shining brighter with every step, while I grew stronger against my will. All I want is to quietly be a couch potato, but fate insists on making me a winner in life. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 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
- 34 Questions of the Uncanny 诡异问 Through the coming-of-age story of “me” (Meng’er), this novel traces the transformation of the Chinese countryside from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. The brutality of family-planning policies, the rise of the migrant-worker boom, the unraveling of traditional clan ties, clashes between old and new ideas, and the rough-and-tumble world of small towns... It captures a microcosm of an era in transition, with a realism and density of detail worthy of anthropological study. Through my perspectiv 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 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
- 36 Reincarnated as a Disowned Daughter, I Make My Fortune 穿成弃女的我生财有道 A top salesperson at a publicly traded company wakes up as the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household and tumbles straight into a sheep pen on her very first day. She gets a bodyguard for free, only to put him to work. How many more laborers are there? She’s being fleeced every day. Was she on Heaven’s blacklist in her past life or something? As a top seller for a tea-drink brand, she thinks this is a piece of cake. Milk tea, wellness tea, and crystal jelly are all on the menu! She knows h 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Chronicles of the Bridge Spirit 桥灵记 At midnight, people kept falling to their deaths from Huazhou Bridge. Chen Qiao, an ordinary high school student, awakened an ancient Boundary Guardian Token. From then on, he could see what ordinary people could not: spirits being devoured, vengeful shadows clinging to their victims, and the power of the Dark Abyss seeping into the human world. The bridge spirit Xiaochuan, who had haunted Huazhou Bridge for a thousand years, appeared. The cool, distant young man stood with his sword in hand: “ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Journey to the West: After the Pilgrimage, All Beings Become Demons 西游:取经之后,众生皆魔 Since Tang Sanzang and his disciples returned with the true scriptures, the four seas have been peaceful and the land serene. Beneath this quiet harmony, however, a dark force is gradually taking control of the Celestial Court and the various immortals, tightening its grip on the Three Realms. The Celestial Court falls, and Tang Sanzang and his disciples reunite to investigate the dark force’s trail. What will happen when the Victorious Fighting Buddha, Sun Wukong, meets the Great Sage Equal to 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Learn to Unlock Your Brain with Ease 教你轻松掌握大脑开窍术 Do you keep getting stuck on problems with social relationships, making money, or changing your fate? This book, Teach Yourself to Unlock Your Brain, lays bare the unwritten rules of society. From “you need to understand the Way of Heaven to protect your wealth” to “get benefactors on your side by aligning your interests,” from “steer clear of a weak mindset to hold on to good fortune” to “even swatting a mosquito can teach you how to handle people,” it breaks down practical advice on social tie 1.2kReads—Score22314d adds
- 40 Master Gua Gets Stronger by Gawking at Gossip! 瓜真人,吃瓜就能变强! The God-Tier Gossip System has awakened! Just by following gossip, watching the drama unfold, and creating explosive rumors, you can earn Gossip Points and exchange them for peerless cultivation, Heaven-Tier treasures, and even unlimited resurrections! And so, the entire cultivation world went completely off the rails... [Ding! Gossip uncovered: Shocking! The pure and pristine girl-next-door, the pride of the commoners, was wearing a black-stockings bunny outfit and serving drinks at a hotel lat 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 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
- 42 The Class Belle Says Doubao Can Change Everyone's Scores to Zero 班花说可以用豆包把所有人分数都改成0分 The class beauty said Doubao could change everyone's scores to zero. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Train Your Street Smarts in 100 Days 心眼子训练100天 This isn't a book about teaching people to “turn bad.” It's a self-defense guide for kind people, showing them how to protect their own territory. After 100 days, you may not become a master of reading people, but at least you'll learn to dodge underhanded attacks with grace, then offer your opponent a cup of “tea.” 31.6kReads8.6Score2.5k14d adds
- 44 The Curse of Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图的诅咒 [Mystery + imaginative twists + mild horror + jaw-dropping reversal + true love was all part of the plan] An ancient painting sparks a deadly crisis! Jiang Feng’s friend gets him a job forging Along the River During the Qingming Festival, But rumor has it the painting is cursed, and fourteen artists who took the job have already died one after another! Still, this job pays three hundred thousand yuan! To save up for the bride price his girlfriend asked for, Jiang Feng takes the job anyway. From 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 45 Lin Daiyu at Max Level: Reforming the Immortal Dao's Elite Families 满级黛玉:整顿仙道豪门 Lin Shu, a modern prodigy well versed in both the arts and sciences, with knowledge spanning ancient and modern times, died in the prime of her life because of a conspiracy. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the crying infant Lin Daiyu. In this world, the Story of the Stone still existed, but things were far from ordinary! The Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families were four immortal cultivation clans that dominated China and monopolized its spiritual ley lines. The Grand View Garden was —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 Beneath the Form 形体之下 A story about a woman, for whom beauty is both an asset and a sin. Yu Jie is thirty-one, an aerobics instructor who believes hard work pays off. When a real estate tycoon offers her a 180,000-yuan bonus and a 300,000-yuan endorsement deal, she scoffs, resists, then convinces herself to “get just a little closer.” She doesn’t know the rules of that world: once you step inside, there are no boundaries. From prized mistress to businesswoman, from a broken marriage to having nothing at all, it tak 63Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 49 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.] 135Reads8.2Score1314d adds
- 50 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

















































