Novels like I Am the Night Watchman of the City
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as I Am the Night Watchman of the City, best match first.
- 101 The Guardian Angel of Heaven 天堂的使者之守护 Jiang Xiaolan and Hu Bin adopted sixteen orphans: twelve girls and four boys. This novel follows the everyday lives of this big family as its members grow up, covering marriage, love, work, careers, and all the ordinary things in life. Love and being loved, hardship, growth, protection, support, and redemption. This book has no grand central theme, and it is not a feel-good transmigration story full of extraordinary people and events. It is a realistic story rooted in everyday life. Love is its 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 [Male-Oriented Short Story] A 35-Year-Old Office Drone Transmigrates and Is Forced to Become a Magical Girl, Then Marries the Captain 【男频短篇】35岁社畜穿越后被迫当魔法少女，还娶队长 [Male-oriented short story] A 35-year-old office drone transmigrates and is forced to become a magical girl, then marries the captain. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 A Yandere Love Triangle? Give Me a Break! 病娇修罗场？别逗了！ [Entirely human-written, no AI]+ [Healing]+ [Yandere] Childhood friend: “Dad, I really like the husband you picked for me.” Female CEO: “A melon forced off the vine may not be sweet, but it’ll quench your thirst.” Female teacher: “For his sake, I’m willing to wait a little longer. He’ll come to depend on me.” [The title and blurb don’t do it justice. Please read the story itself.] 32Reads—Score10714d adds
- 104 After a Thousand Years of Sign-Ins, My Master Just Wants to Lay Low Until the End of Time 签到千年，师尊只想苟到天荒地 [Invincible]+ [Master of Underhanded Tricks]+ [Keep a Low Profile]+ [Comedy]+ [Lighthearted] Invincible from the start, Lin Changfeng transmigrates to a fantasy world and binds himself to a sign-in System, earning cultivation rewards and all kinds of peerless treasures every day he signs in. While everyone else is fighting desperately to break through to the next realm, he has already reached the peak of the Great Dao, becoming a reclusive emperor whose strength even he doesn’t know the limits o 54Reads—Score714d adds
- 105 [Male-Oriented Short Story] After Wandering Into a Painting, I Spoil Cat Sis with a Trading System 【男频短篇】误入画卷后，我靠交换系统宠爆猫姐 [Male-oriented short story] After I Accidentally Entered a Painting, I Spoiled Cat Sis Rotten with the Exchange System 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 In My Dreams, I Took the Blame for Her Enemy, but When I Woke Up, She Was Living in My House 【男频短篇】梦里我当她仇人背锅，醒来她却住进我家 [Male-Oriented Short Story] In My Dreams, I Took the Blame for Her and Played Her Enemy. When I Woke Up, She Had Moved Into My Home 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Keep Sleeping, Don’t Wake Up 继续睡，不要醒 [Infinite Dreams + Mystery + Wild Imagination + Horror + Supernatural + Ensemble Cast + Bizarre + Romance + Sophisticated] Lin Du has been dreaming ever since he was born. He often wakes with a start in some strange room and desperately flees to a subway station, only to discover that his every move is being livestreamed and everyone is watching. When he rushes out of the subway, he finds himself sitting in a car with no end, where every passenger is horrifyingly strange. The car stops at one st 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 After Losing My Cultivation, I Married My Archrival Demoness at an Apocalypse Stronghold 【男频短篇】失去修为后我和宿敌妖女在末日据点结婚了 [Male-Oriented Short Story] After Losing My Cultivation, I Married My Archrival, the Demoness, at an End-of-the-World Stronghold 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 After I Transmigrated, My Succubus-Hybrid Sister Spoiled Me as Her One and Only Little Brother 【男频短篇】穿越后被魅魔混血姐姐宠成专属弟弟 [Male-Oriented Short Story] After Transmigrating, I Became the Beloved Little Brother of My Succubus-Hybrid Sister 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Top Outdoor Adventure Streamer Nearly Died Live on Camera 户外探险第一网红，差点死在直播间 The biggest outdoor adventure streamer nearly died live on camera 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Whoever I Write About Dies: First My Best Friend, Then My Ex-Girlfriend 我写谁谁死，先写好兄弟，再写前女友 Whoever I write about dies. First my best friend, then my ex-girlfriend 161Reads—Score114d adds
- 112 After Accidentally Sending an Embarrassing Message, My Boss Cornered Me in the Conference Room 社死发错消息后，老板把我堵在会议室 After I Accidentally Sent the Wrong Message and Died of Embarrassment, My Boss Cornered Me in the Conference Room 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Humanity Performs a Scripted Murder Mystery for Higher-Dimensional Life in the Apocalypse 末世人类为高维生命表演剧本杀 What's it like to perform a murder-mystery game for higher life forms during the apocalypse? Mess up, and you die… Decisive killing + No Female Lead + Apocalypse + Instances + Multiple Worlds Warning: The male lead is greasy. Extremely greasy. This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. No false claims of plagiarism. 59Reads8.8Score11614d adds
- 114 Tianyan Divine City 天衍神城 [Xuanhuan] [No System] [Smart Protagonist] [Resolute and Passionate] [One Female Lead] A village boy finds a mysterious divine city in the depths of his mind. By chance, he is drawn into a battle between a sacred cultivation ground and the divine beast Black Tortoise. He tempers his Yin-Yang Dao Body, awakens an unparalleled ancient scripture, and discovers that he carries the bloodline born of the union of Heaven's Dao in the realms of gods and demons. Cultivating both divine and demonic arts, 253Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 115 Creatures of the Three Realms, Listen Up: I Am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Titiankong 三界众生，听好了，我乃齐天大圣孙替空 Hear me, all beings of the Three Realms! I am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Tifukong 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Reborn as the Blood Fiend Sect's Lowest-Ranking Servant 【男频短篇】重生为血煞宗最低贱的杂役 [Male-Oriented Short Story] Reborn as the Lowest-Ranking Servant of the Blood Fiend Sect 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 The Esper in the Psychiatric Ward 精神病区的异能者 Human thought gave birth to the gods. And when humanity began to contradict itself, fighting for peace, excluding others for self-preservation, and lying for the sake of truth, the gods went mad. Corrupted gods twisted humans into monsters, and the end of civilization began its countdown. Countries formed organizations of superpowered individuals to secretly fight this silent war. And I am the only one who can see the source of the corruption. But I live in a psychiatric hospital. My medical f 3Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 118 The Woman in the Mirror Wrote, “Don't Come In” 【男频短篇】镜中的她写了句“不要进来” [Male-Oriented Short Story] She Wrote “Do Not Enter” in the Mirror 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 [Male-Oriented Short Story] I Became the King of Collectible Figures in Another World, but I Just Want to Retire in Peace 【男频短篇】我在异世界当手办王，只想安心退休养老 [Male-Oriented Short Story] I'm the Figure King in Another World, and I Just Want to Retire in Peace 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 All Forms Are Mine: The Way of the Master 万相唯我：师道天下 [Supernatural Powers + Boundless Imagination + Infinite Possibilities] All forms are born of the heart, and the Great Dao can only be walked by people. The sages of old proved the Dao through forms. One path opened the heavens, bringing freedom and ease. Hu Yan, bearing the karmic ties of two worlds, manifests countless forms in the mortal realm. He combines the supernatural arts of a hundred schools and creates boundless worlds. Every one of his disciples is extraordinary. His eldest disciple, 2.4kReads8.1Score19514d adds
- 121 [Male-Oriented Short Story] A Hundred Years After I Kept My Elf Girlfriend Waiting 【男频短篇】我让精灵女友空等百年后 [Male-Oriented Short Story] After I Kept My Elven Girlfriend Waiting for a Hundred Years 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Transmigrate to a Western Fantasy World: My Infinite Save-Loading System 穿越西幻：我的无限读档系统 Transmigrating to a Western Fantasy World: My Infinite Save-Loading System 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Can a Masculine High School Boy Transform into a Greatsword-Wielding Magical Girl? 阳刚男高会变身大剑魔法少女吗 [Magical Girl + Transformation + Diesel Punk + Urban High Martial Arts + Urban Supernatural Powers + Everyday School Life + High-Level Political Intrigue + Female Lead (Main Female Supporting Character)] [Inspired by Chinese-style dieselpunk magical girls. I thought the idea was fun, so I decided to write a story about it. The narrative follows three threads in parallel: battles, daily life, and political intrigue. The battle thread begins from the start, the daily-life thread starts in Chapter 32Reads—Score16714d adds
- 124 High Martial: I Become Strong Against My Will Through Infinite Soul Transmigration 高武：从无限魂穿开始被迫变强 At the moment the Antarctic entered its long night, an unknown "thing" slipped past the eternal laws of nature. And so the fusion began... As the fusion brought more intelligent life forms, reproductive isolation arose between the fused beings and the old forms of life. The era when nations were divided by human political systems came to an end, and the era of nations classified by species officially began. Four hundred years later, a college student transmigrated from the underground world to t 175Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 [Male-Oriented Short Story] After My Childhood Friend Called Me Master, She Beat Me into the Hospital with a Stick! 【男频短篇】青梅叫我主人后，一棍把我打进了医院！ [Male-Oriented Short Story] After My Childhood Friend Called Me Master, She Beat Me Into the Hospital with a Stick! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Guo Xiaoqi’s Love Story 郭小七的爱情 Guo Xiaoqi was born into a rural family obsessed with having sons. She had little schooling, but was very beautiful. As an adult, she was pursued by a married man. The two did everything they could to finally get married, but married life was not as wonderful as they had imagined, and she endured all kinds of hardship. After many twists and turns, she finally understood that she could rely on no one but herself. 509Reads8.9Score3714d adds
- 127 Driving Through the Waves 浪里行车 [Traditional Wuxia] [Male-Female Couple] [Half Martial World Family History] [Plot-Driven] Nanhe Xuan (Ziche), a highly skilled martial artist, is investigating a matter that could affect the entire martial world. On his way to celebrate his nephew's wedding, he happens to save Donghe Piaoxue, who has nearly made enemies of the entire martial world. As a result, he gets drawn into another storm in the martial world. Like a carriage tossed on the waves, the two press on through hardship, graduall 108Reads—Score914d adds
- 128 Night on the Mountain 山上的夜晚 A Night on the Mountain 56Reads—Score514d adds
- 129 After My Husband Cheated, The 老公出轨后，我和小三的“爸爸”成了连襟 After My Husband Cheated, I Became Family by Marriage with My Mistress's "Dad" 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Transmigrate to a Matchmaking Show: I Get to Choose Beauties from Every Dynasty 穿越相亲：历朝绝色美人任我挑选 [Urban Fantasy + Reverse Transmigration + Feel-Good Story + Lighthearted Comedy + Beauties from the Ages + Blind Dates] Li Si, a 32-year-old construction worker who graduated from a prestigious 211 university, loses his job and returns to his hometown, ready to lie flat. His family forces him to go on a blind date, where he unexpectedly meets a medium matchmaker (her golden finger: helping beauties from ancient times transmigrate). He hits it off with more than thirty extraordinary women from di 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The Celestial Immortal Sect 天外仙宗 The Immortal Sect Beyond the Heavens 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Village Doctor's Romance 乡村神医的爱情 Wang Hao worked night shifts at a factory. When he got home, he discovered his girlfriend cheating with her boss. He lost his job because of it and had no choice but to return to his hometown. Then one chance encounter changed his fate completely, and from that moment on, he began living a very different life! 1.3kReads—Score10114d adds
- 134 League of Legends: Taking Yasuo to the Top of the Bird's Nest LOL：带托儿索决战鸟巢之巅 [Ensemble cast competition] + [Brothers playing League of Legends] + [Character growth] Ever seen a goofy, chuuni Yasuo? Ever seen a blind monk secretly watching videos? Ever seen an old man with the God of Misfortune riding him? Ever seen a blood-frenzied, violent Darius? Xiang Li has. He's not only seen them, he's going pro alongside them after they transmigrated to Earth! It all began when... The System asked what teammates he wanted for a return to 2017. Xiang Li thought for a long time: "Cl 918Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Reborn in Another World: A Carefree Urban Legend 都市异界重生之逍遥传奇 Lin Yu, a young man from a modern city, was caught up in a mysterious experiment by accident. His soul transmigrated to another world that blended urban life with fantasy. In this world, technology and magic coexist, powerful clans control vast resources and political influence, and mysterious organizations and hidden dangers abound. 47Reads—Score914d adds
- 136 Reborn to Become a Widow, but the Prince Can Read Minds 重生只想丧偶，王爷竟然会读心 The whole book is complete, everyone! Enjoy it without worry. Mwah mwah mwah (´ε` )♡ [Both reborn + mind-reading + absurd comedy + the husband’s long road to winning back his wife + male lead angst] (Cold-faced border prince vs. beloved legitimate daughter) Wei Yue: He thought he was the cinnabar mole in his wife’s heart in their previous life. He never expected someone else to be in her heart! Jiang Jianwei: [Heaven gave me another chance, so of course I’m going to let loose! To hell with his c 298Reads—Score10614d adds
- 137 Village Rumors 乡里流言 Rumors in the Village 157Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Douluo Dalu: My Martial Soul Is Bemular 斗罗：我的武魂是贝蒙斯坦 After transmigrating into Douluo, Yu Jin, an ordinary college student, discovers that his Martial Soul is Bemular! As he grumbles to himself about how transmigrating should at least have gotten him a good awakening, a System called “Monstrous Beast Supremacy” suddenly appears. “Ding! The Host has been detected to possess the bloodline of a Reionics. Host, control the space monster Bemular and survive this battle royale to the very end.” 12Reads—Score114d adds
- 139 Wind and Rain in Huayan 华炎风雨 Huayan Through Wind and Rain 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Yin-Yang Eye Realtor: Selling Haunted Houses in Chongqing 阴阳眼中介：我在重庆卖凶宅 A novel inspired by local Chongqing legends and historical anecdotes. This story is entirely fictional. As a child, the protagonist gained the ability to see yin and yang from a Qing dynasty skeleton. His family’s ancestral ledger is filled with secrets of old Chongqing. The folklore is meticulously researched, with traceable details ranging from place names and historical anecdotes to traditional remedies and feng shui formations. Each haunted house seems like a self-contained case, but in trut 202Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 141 The Strange Events of Yunjing 云京诡异事件 Strange Incidents in Yunjing 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Yunhua's Time Travel 云华时空穿梭 Yunhua's Journey Through Time and Space 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Yunhua's Memories 1 云华忆1 Memories of Yunhua 1 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Why Is This Sweet Host a Villainess? 甜系宿主她怎么是恶女 GL, one-on-one romance with a protagonist who appears in different roles across the arcs. Zhouzhou has a bit of a universal charmer vibe. Industrial-strength sugar (not really), no logic, and some arcs move at a slow pace. Zhouzhou is a laid-back, lazy top who isn’t particularly domineering. A passionate Host who spends all day trying to get high scores and complete missions vs. a System that’s been thoroughly battered by reality and has become a couch potato. “What’s our wish? The stars and the 295Reads—Score10314d adds
- 145 As a Girl Everyone Loves, Shouldn't I Be Proud of My Players? 身为万人迷，我玩家骄傲了吗 Fourth Disaster + multiple secret identities + a player everyone loves + no romance As a gaming enthusiast, Jiang Wei became a moderately well-known game tester not long after losing her job. Her main task is to test the gameplay experience of various games. She takes on all sorts of identities in the games: Yuan San, the River God's bride, trapped for her entire life in a small mountain village with no way out; Xu Lingyuan, the city lord's daughter, who wept as she sent the little beggar away w 101Reads—Score714d adds
- 146 The Boyfriend Who Cheated First 主动出轨的男友 23Reads—Score214d adds
- 147 Me, the System, Begging for Tips 我，系统，求打赏 I died. No, not all the way. I became a System. A broke System. Every function grayed out, balance at zero. I got bound to a dumb Host who thinks he’s the chosen one. “System Dad! I want to ascend!” “...Fine. Try jumping off a cliff first.” Wait, why is there a line of tiny text on the panel: Online readers: 1? Hold on, now that I’m a System, someone’s still tipping and following updates? 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Yunhua's Memories 2 云华忆2 Memories of Yunhua 2 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Bystander Female Lead Is Loved by Everyone 路人女配她被所有人爱着 Ordinary girl + Tomie-like, universally captivating beauty + everyone has one-sided feelings for her + turning gay men straight After accidentally transmigrating into a boys' love novel, unlucky Wen Yang has no intention of getting involved in this ridiculous plot. She even manages to spend eighteen years after transmigrating into a book as a mere background female character. After she accidentally encounters a strange woman on a moonless night, Wen Yang is cursed. The curse is called... love? W 3kReads—Score30714d adds
- 150 Imprisoned for 100 Days by a Celestial Dragon 【女囚男】对天龙人的百日监禁 Stockholm syndrome: When a victim develops an emotional attachment to their abuser. A variation on the domineering CEO imprisoning his canary. This is a captivity-and-taming story where the heroine imprisons the domineering CEO. It is not a 4i romance, just a regular harem romance with a popular heroine. After the imprisoned CEO falls for the heroine, he becomes afraid she’ll abandon him and will do whatever it takes to come back. The second man she imprisoned was the president of the Jiang Cor 127Reads8.4Score12214d adds
![[Male-Oriented Short Story] A 35-Year-Old Office Drone Transmigrates and Is Forced to Become a Magical Girl, Then Marries the Captain](https://p3-novel.byteimg.com/novel-pic/p2od939249767442f901bf061a72f363876~tplv-resize:120:0.jpeg)
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