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- 1 Beyond the Promise 约定之外 Contract marriage + marriage before love + age gap + powerful family + sweet romance between mature adults At twenty-eight, Su Wan agreed to marry thirty-three-year-old Lu Chengyu. After the wedding, they kept their promise and treated each other with respect and courtesy. Over the two years they spent together, they fell in love. But because of Lu Chengyu’s career in politics, Su Wan decided to divorce him. Only after their divorce did they realize just how deeply they loved each other... 177Reads—Score10014d adds
- 2 With a Spirit Spring Space, Su Xuedan Cuts Ties with Her Family and Leads Her Parents to Prosperity 灵泉空间苏雪丹断亲带爹娘致富 Su Xuedan is the head of a modern family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. A top tycoon from Country F hired her grandfather, Su Zhouguo, the only family she had left, to come out of retirement and treat him. After that, all contact with her grandfather was lost. While searching for him, Su Xuedan accidentally transmigrated to a parallel world, the Yunshuo Dynasty. She found herself in Lanling Village, the poorest village in Qiwubu, at the easternmost edge of the country. Its people 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 I Ran into an Overconfident Old Man at Work and Laughed All the Way to the Bank 上班遇到普信老男人，我直接笑发财了 I Ran Into an Overconfident Middle-Aged Guy at Work and Nearly Died Laughing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Natural Disaster Apocalypse: I Calculated My Way into Becoming a Base Chief 天灾末世：算着算着算成了基地长 [No Romance] [Strong Female Lead] [Rainstorm Disaster] [Reborn] [Spatial Storage and Hoarding] [Extreme Cold] [Extreme Heat] An earthquake caused by an eruption at the Little Sakura Volcano turns out to be exactly like one in the post-apocalyptic novel my roommate casually wrote! One government order after another follows: emergency evacuations from overseas, purchase limits on supplies across the city. Everything moves step by step toward the apocalyptic rainstorm in the novel. Gu Qingman, a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 After I Turned Myself In, the Police Discovered I'd Been Alive for 3,000 Years 自首后，警察发现我活了三千年 [Immortality, a steady government job, weaving, feel-good fiction, god-tier plot twists, mistaken assumptions, comedy, slice of life, wild imagination, suspense, the national team, play the pig to eat the tiger] Freshly laid off, with rent due and only 327 yuan left in my account, I was at the end of my rope when I found a diary written over the course of three thousand years. I decided to make one big play: turn myself in as an immortal. I wasn't after anything else, just a secure government jo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Enlisted Four Times! Blacklisted by the Whole Battalion, Yet I'm Actually the King of Soldiers 入伍四次！被全营拉黑我竟是兵王 [Soldier king, System, fiery passion, face-slapping, comeback, military life, invincible] “Congratulations, Lu Ye. You came in first in the reconnaissance selection. Here's your discharge notice!” For the third time! Another well-connected candidate! I was clearly first in the whole battalion's evaluations, yet for the third time, I was pushed aside by a rigged process and kicked out of the army in disgrace! Everyone told me to accept my fate. They called me stubborn and laughed at me as the bat —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Marriage Before Love: CEO Li, Go Easy on Me 先婚后爱：厉总轻点宠 She is the Su family's heiress: sharp-tongued, clever, and never one to take a loss. He is the CEO of the Li Group: cold, controlling, and intolerant of surprises. A childhood betrothal tied the two people who got along worst together in marriage. The day after their wedding, Li Mochen warned her coldly, “Being Mrs. Li is enough to guarantee you a life of luxury. Don't expect anything more.” Su Xingwan rolled her eyes. “Mr. Li, don't make such a big deal of this. The only thing I care about is t 362Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Legitimate Daughter Teases the Cold-Faced Admiral 嫡女狂撩冷面提督 In her previous life, she was drowned in a pond because she was “a childless widow who still occupied the position of the heir's wife.” Reborn, she wants not only revenge, but also to break free for good from being a “chastity monument anyone could trample on.” He is cold and hard, but not heartless. Her original motive for seducing Pei Changyuan should be to “conceive by proxy and fake a pregnancy,” hoping to secure her place in the Marquis's household. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Demon Lord Feng Chen 魔尊风尘 The story takes place on the Tianxuan Continent, a land rich in spiritual energy and dotted with countless cultivation sects. The continent consists of nine regions, where the powers of sects and dynasties are intricately entangled, and the strong reign supreme. Talented prodigies have emerged throughout the continent's history, but it has also seen endless bloodshed and turmoil. Evil forces stir up trouble from the shadows, while infighting among the cultivation sects has never ceased. This boo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Runaway Evolution: Is My Wife the Blood Tyrant? 失控进化，我老婆是鲜血暴君？ [Apocalypse] [Infinite evolution] [Multiple heroines] [No saintly behavior] In 2028, divine blood descended, and the world changed! Wang He, an ordinary wage earner, was ambushed and turned into a bloodthirsty monster. Good news: I awakened a System! Bad news: the damn System is dead set on getting me killed! The only way out: marry it! I forcibly wed my tyrant of a wife, then used the power of blood to sweep all before me! I tore villains apart, crushed subterranean behemoths, subdued rogue mac —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Whole Internet Hates Me, a Top-Tier Star Streamer? With Powerful Backers, What Have I to Fear? 全网黑我顶流主播？有大佬我怕啥 Lin Chen was a top-tier star and charity streamer with 12 million followers. Overnight, his account was banned and a scandal blew up. "Scammer!" "Heartless streamer!" "Get out of the streaming scene!" His company cut ties with him, his fans unfollowed him, and his mother was in the ICU, waiting for the 250,000 yuan she needed to survive. With nowhere left to turn... A thousand-year-old powerhouse moved into his body. From then on, Lin Chen's streams took a completely different turn. Surrou 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Fatal Counterattack: Back to the Top of the Business World After Prison 致命反击：出狱后重返商界巅峰 Four years ago, he was Quanzhou’s most dazzling business prodigy, until his closest friend and fiancée joined forces to frame him. He was sent to prison, and his family was destroyed. Four years later, he returned with the sharpened fangs forged in prison and a vast network he had secretly built. His former enemies had already claimed the pinnacle of Quanzhou’s business world, basking in glory. They thought the story was over. They had no idea his revenge was only just beginning. This time, he w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Infinite Reincarnation: Starting as a Transmigrated Mouse 无限转生：从穿越成鼠开始 [Body snatching] [System-based stat allocation] [Western Fantasy] [Otherworldly adventure] [No female lead] An otherworldly adventure told from the perspective of an ever-present body snatcher. Yang Changyun transmigrates as an undying soul, able to possess any living creature and become a mouse, a human, an elf, a dragon… When he fulfills the original owner’s final wish using their body, he can take one of their abilities and raise his own level. Thus begins a breathtaking adventure. As the yea 5Reads6.6Score114d adds
- 14 Painting? Heaven's Chosen Artist? A Murder Mystery Game! 丹青？天命画师？剧本杀！ After transmigrating into the body of a good-for-nothing legitimate grandson of a century-old painter, Su Yan thought he was doomed. Then he awakened the Heaven’s Mandate Script System. One glance at someone revealed their life story, strengths and weaknesses, destiny, and date of death. Some people seemed dignified but were white lotuses; some appeared honest but hid a blade in their bones; some were born with the fate of a phoenix, yet nearly starved to death on the street. Su Yan sneered. Fin 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 A Spring-Breeze Boy Ventures into the Martial World 春风少年闯江湖 A Young Man's Springtime Adventures in the Martial World —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Working in the Underworld: From Odd Jobber to Yama's Right-Hand Man 地府打工：从杂役到阎军大佬 I pulled an all-nighter and dropped dead, only to open my eyes and find myself dragged into the underworld. I was about to drink Granny Meng's soup and reincarnate when the [Underworld Employee System] forcibly bound me. My allotted lifespan wasn't up, so I had to work off my sins. Fail, and my soul would be annihilated! While others became underworld officers and ghost generals, I started at the very bottom as a menial laborer, sweeping up vengeful spirits, clearing garbage, and guarding the Br 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Gentle Ripples Through the Years, Endless Years 岁月温澜，岁月漫漫 The wind in Haicheng, a small city in Liaohai, swept past the port’s machinery workshops and curled around the rehearsal hall of the cultural center’s song and dance troupe. Chen Shouzheng, a veteran mechanic at the machinery plant, lost his spouse in middle age and raised two sons and a daughter on his own. Wen Yunshu, lead singer of the troupe, brought up a son and a daughter alone, her gentle nature hiding a steely resolve. Two broken families came together through an unexpected twist of fate —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Forced to Confess from the Start, I Shocked the Campus Belle with a Divine Condor Keyword 开局被迫表白神雕词条震惊校花 His name is Yang Chen. He’s the thirty-ninth-generation heir to the Ancient Tomb Sect and a direct descendant of Yang Guo. The System says: You’re ugly, you don’t have three yuan to your name, and you’ve had a crush on a girl for a year without daring to speak to her. I can’t watch this anymore, so I’m giving you a “Trait System.” The catch is, you have to keep completing “extremely embarrassing” missions. So he sings “Love’s Transaction” at a startup forum with five hundred people, so badly ou —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Fallen Princess's Revenge: From the Humiliation of the Sheep Ceremony to Empress 亡国公主的复仇：从牵羊礼到女皇 Revenge of the Fallen Princess: From the Sheep-Greeting Ritual to Empress —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 In the Time We Shared, Our Story Is Far From Over 拾光里，我们的故事未完待续 In Shiguangli, our story is still to be continued. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Dark God Rises 暗神崛起 The continent is home to beastfolk, demons, elves, dwarves, and nightfolk. Its professions include summoners, thieves, assassins, mercenaries, and beast tamers. You can tame pets and mounts, then soar through the sky on their backs. Every continent conceals hidden dangers. Our protagonist comes from a village in the Xixia Empire. Born into humble circumstances, he lost his parents to poison when he was six. Then he met his big brother Jin Luo, and his life changed. He would go on to become the f 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Film and TV Crossover: The Republic-Era System Makes Me Rewrite the Plot 综影视：穿民国系统让我进行反剧情 [Crossover TV Worlds + System + Villain-Tormenting + Romance + Devoted Husband] When Li Yunman woke up, she found herself lying in a huge bed in a room decorated in Republican-era style. A phone call came in, and the caller introduced himself as Cao Ruofei. Next, a pink, doll-like figure appeared and explained that it was the System for the crossover TV series world of The Chaser. A thought crossed Li Yunman's mind: Had she become the heroine? The System said that she could return to her origina 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Marvelous Jin of Two Lifetimes 双世妙锦 In an ancient temple in Nanjing, modern writer Xu Miaojin accidentally discovers a love story from the past, setting her on the path to becoming a writer. She writes about the tangled feelings between Xu Miaojin, daughter of the Ming dynasty Duke of Wei Xu Da, and the uncle and nephew Zhu Di and Zhu Yunwen. After Xu Miaojin returns to the modern era, she becomes entangled in another romance with Zhu Yunwen's descendants, who are also an uncle and nephew. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Heavenly Craftsman's Homestead: The Chief Minister Husband Dotes on Me 天工田园：首辅夫君宠上天 A modern PhD in agricultural science transmigrates into the body of a poor farm girl bullied by her awful relatives. Armed with the "Heavenly Art of Cultivation," left behind by her mother, she farms with one hand and builds a business with the other. Along the way, she picks up a down-on-his-luck scholar as her "accessory," only to discover he is actually the chief minister of the dynasty... 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Records of the Xinhai Loyalists 辛亥遗民录 Shen Qian, a young man from the modern era, accidentally transmigrates to a village in Jiangnan in the autumn of 1911, taking over the body of a tenant farmer's son who shares his name. The storm of the Xinhai Revolution is sweeping across the country, shattering the peace of his farming life. A succession of villainous figures appear: the greedy local gentryman, Master Zhao; Chen San, an opportunistic junior revolutionary; and Wang Mazi, a bandit leader who preys on the chaos. They threaten the 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Chronicles of a Young Hero 少年英雄志 Ling Zizhi, son of Ling Zhan, a founding hero of the Great Xia, is a noble heir renowned as the greatest genius in the land. After his attempt to arrange a marriage with Cui Mingli, a scion of a great aristocratic clan, fails in the imperial capital of Chang'an, he flees into the martial world. Renaming himself Ling Xiaoyao, he meets the daughter of an old and esteemed Lingnan family, the Song clan. As they spend time together, affection grows between them. In the end, Ling Xiaoyao gives up his 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Prince Andrasf 亲王安德拉斯夫 Prince Andrasov —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Sorting Through Old Belongings, I Uncover the Past and Slowly Make Peace With Time 整理旧物知往事，我与岁月慢慢和解 Sorting through old things, I uncover the past and slowly make peace with time —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Glimmer Trilogy: That Glimmer Lit Up My Entire Youth 微光三部曲：那束微光，照亮了我的整个青春 The Glimmer Trilogy: That glimmer lit up my entire youth —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Glimmer Trilogy: A Glimmer All the Way, and My Family’s Warmth Was Always There 微光三部曲：一路微光，原来家人的温柔一直在 The Glimmer Trilogy: A glimmer all along the way, and all along, my family’s tenderness was there —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 I Read Their Minds and Saw My Family’s Deception, Then Protected My Loved Ones and Our Peaceful Life 读心看清至亲假意，守住家人与安稳生活 Reading minds revealed the false affection of my closest family, so I protected my loved ones and our peaceful life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Reunited in the Glimmer: We Finally Meet Again After All These Years 微光重逢：错过的人终再度相逢 Glimmering Reunion: The one I missed finally came back into my life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Spider-Man: The Sinner 蜘蛛侠：罪恶之人 Gang wars + Black Cat romance + Dark Avengers + Sinister Six + Green Goblin's reign + Spider-Verse Peter Parker is also, as everyone knows, Spider-Man. In the public eye, he may be seen as a righteous, selfless hero who always solves problems, saves lives, and rescues the people he loves. But isn't that a little too unrealistic? I mean, what if there were a story that showed a Marvel Universe full of satire about society and human nature, with heroes whose inner lives and behavior were far more 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 I’m No God of Cooking, but a Prince Has Married into My Restaurant 我不是厨神，皇子入赘我家酒楼 [System-powered riches|Strong female lead in business|War god prince marries into her family|Sweet romance, one-on-one, devoted couple] Song Weiluan, a hugely popular modern food blogger and boxer, died suddenly during a livestream. When she woke, she had transmigrated into a book as a poor farm girl who had starved to death during a great famine! With nothing but bare walls and no food in her belly, she was about to follow the original owner's fate when the [Gourmet Fortune-Building System] ca 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 What If There Were a Heavenly Dao 1 假如有天道1 Forge a new path to higher realms, where cultivation is wealth and realms are currency. If you’re tired of traditional cultivation stories about killing for treasure, and fed up with mindless cheat powers, then welcome to If There Were a Heavenly Dao 1. Here, the mightiest divine ability is “short selling,” the most ruthless magic treasure is “leverage,” and what moves the heart most of all is a dog’s loyalty as it waits for its master. This is more than a cultivation story. It’s a final audit o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Count Andrasf of the Night 黑夜伯爵安德拉斯夫 The Earl of Darkness, Andrasov —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Desert Island Survival: It Begins with Aunt Su's Plea for Help 荒岛求生：从苏姨求助开始 [Surrounded by Many Women] [Bizarre Plane Crash] [An Unusual Island] [Romance] [Survival System] [Mysterious Creatures] During a company team-building trip, a bizarre plane crash occurs. Ye Chen, Su Qingyan, and the others gradually realize that the island is becoming more and more mysterious, and that something is very wrong. 3kReads—Score23914d adds
- 38 Reborn Three Years Before My Enemy 重生在仇人重生前三年 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Days Stranded on a Deserted Island with My Female Classmate 与女同学流落荒岛的日子 Yang Yi worked as a waiter on a cruise ship. As luck would have it, some of his college classmates were also aboard for a vacation. But then the ship was caught in a massive storm and sank into the vast ocean. Yang Yi and a group of survivors ended up stranded on a deserted island. Relying on the survival skills he had learned since elementary school, he led the others on a difficult struggle to stay alive... 1.4kReads7.2Score10414d adds
- 40 To the Empty Throne, We Who Should Never Have Existed 致以虚位之有，本不应存在的我们 Hun Chen is an ordinary college student whose only dream is to graduate without a hitch. But when monsters that warp reality appear on campus, he discovers that his peaceful life has been one enormous lie. His bold, big-sister-type friend Huan Yue can shatter stars with a single punch; His composed teacher Xuan Ying can negate all things with a single word; His cool and aloof classmate Tian Ling can strip the consciousness from every living being. And he himself is one of the Creation Gods, se —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Curious Chronicle of Miaojiang 苗疆奇钱录 A decisive female lead, a team that grows together, and the collision of civilizations from different peoples. From the Miao borderlands to the wider world, exploring the nature of currency and the diversity of civilizations. Batik, silver ornaments, corpse-driving rituals, witchcraft, ancient songs, bronze drums... Come discover the Miao borderlands’ fantastical world, rooted in reality. This work is purely for entertainment. Please don’t take it seriously. **A silver needle breaks a thousand s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 I’m a Maid in the Demonic Cult 我在魔教当丫鬟 Every modern skill must be closely tied to solving the crisis at hand, showcasing the heroine’s unique appeal as someone who fights with her wits. The romance between the leads should be full of twists and turns, passing through suspicion, testing each other, falling in love, crises of trust, and risking their lives for each other. Every time their feelings deepen, it should be linked to the main story’s crisis, keeping you hooked. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Campus Belle's Personal Luck Master 校花的贴身气运师 Before my master died, he told me there was a campus beauty named Lin Wanqing down the mountain who could cure my strange illness. If I didn't go, I wouldn't live another three months. All right, then. Time to pack up and head down the mountain! As soon as I arrived at Songjiang Railway Station, I stopped a runaway sports car with my bare hands, and happened to save the young lady herself. From then on, I moved into the Lin family's villa and became Lin Wanqing's personal bodyguard, going to sc 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Defying Heaven and Following the Dao in Search of Immortality 逆天行道求长生 He is the sword-bearer of a civilization of immortals, shouldering an epic mission. Follow protagonist Chu Tianshu as he shakes heaven and earth with his own strength and writes an immortal legend! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Ghost Blood: A Return to Youth 诡血：逆返青春 [Urban suspense + Nuo-mask forensic pathologist + livestream debunking] A famous kung fu star's white hair turned black, and he slimmed down to look like a teenager. A CCTV female anchor regained the youthful looks she had at forty. A tycoon went from bedridden with a serious illness to youthful and radiant... The whole internet went wild, reporting these inexplicable miracles. I was the only one who watched in utter dread. I am a forensic pathologist, and also a Nuo exorcist. In my eyes, what t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Andrasf the Vampire 吸血鬼安德拉斯夫 The Vampire Andrasov —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Tennis King Roger Federer 网球天王费德勒 Roger Federer's career is a legendary saga spanning more than two decades. With his peerless skill, graceful presence on the court, and enduring competitive longevity, he redefined tennis and is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Pikachu’s Bizarre Earth Variety Show Adventure 皮神的地球综艺奇遇记 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! Follow the fun journey of humans and Pokemon from the Pokemon world as they gradually come to know and become partners with the people of Earth. This story brings the cuteness, strength, and intelligence of Pokemon to life for all my dear readers. Break through the dimensional barrier and experience the differences betwee 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Nan Qiao, the Legitimate Daughter 嫡女南乔 [Modern Elite Transmigrates × Unhinged Puppy-Like Young Lord] [Inner-Court Schemes and Political Intrigue] Modern elite Nan Qiao transmigrates into the body of the bullied legitimate daughter of the Earl's residence. Her stepmother is two-faced, her younger siblings bully her, her grandmother favors others, and a string of scheming, fake-sweet rivals take turns coming after her. She tears down anyone who crosses her, one at a time, until she transforms the bullied girl into someone nobody dares 578Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Siheyuan: Silly Zhu Never Misses a Chance to Take Advantage 四合院，傻柱占便宜没够 This story moves fast, with no padding. Straight to the action. Sha Zhu freezes to death under a bridge, then is reborn in 1960. In his previous life, Qin Huairu, Yi Zhonghai, the Deaf Old Lady, and everyone else in the neighborhood leached off him. In the end, he froze to death under a bridge, meeting a miserable end. Reborn, he turns the tables and leeches off all the neighborhood's scheming animals. They're going crazy! Someone come deal with this bloodsucker! This Sha Zhu never knows when to 8.3kReads—Score36614d adds
