Novels like The Hundred Family Surnames: Your Surname Hides Your Origins
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- 1 A Bloody Case Sparked by a Skewer of Candied Hawthorn 一串糖葫芦诱发的血案 A String of Candied Hawthorns Sparks a Bloody Case 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Honeymoon Crisis 蜜月危局 Honeymoon in Peril 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Eight Thousand Eight Hundred for Four Days in the Gobi 八千八买四天戈壁 Four Days in the Gobi for 88,000 31Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Heaven's Wrath: A Tragic Ballad of Heroes Amid the Late Ming Wars 天罚：明朝末年战乱英雄悲歌 In the forty-sixth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, Nurhaci announced to the beile princes: “My mind is made up. This year, we will march against the Ming!” On the thirteenth day of the fourth month that year, he proclaimed the “Seven Grievances” to Heaven and raised his army against the Ming. 31Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Retired Seniors Start New Businesses 退休创业的银发老年人们 A 65-year-old former state-owned factory director discovers that his fellow seniors are full of hidden talents while teaching smartphone apps at a senior college. A retired accountant can make short videos, a former garment-factory patternmaker wants to open an online qipao shop, and a veteran hopes to form a cycling group for seniors and make documentaries. He leads them in founding the Silver-Haired Entrepreneurs Alliance, turning their experience into products. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 On the Relationship Between Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law 论婆媳关系 On the Relationship Between Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Journey to the West: Wukong and Bajie's Sequel 西游记续悟空八戒 Journey to the West: Wukong and Bajie Continue Their Enlightenment 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Zheng He's Voyage to the Western Seas: Vanquishing Demons and Evil 郑和下西洋降妖除魔 Zheng He Sails West to Exorcise Demons —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Red-Braised Ribs and Silkie Chicken Soup 红烧排骨配乌鸡汤 Red-Braised Pork Ribs with Silkie Chicken Soup —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 The Difficult Girl Goes on a Rampage in a Military Marriage Novel 作精她，在军婚文里杀疯了 Lin Xi is reborn as the spoiled young lady who causes endless trouble in a military marriage novel. From the start, the original owner’s actions land her in a strict military unit as a “decorative vase.” The aloof officer Gu Huaichuan tosses down their marriage certificate. “Remember, you’re only Mrs. Gu in name.” Lin Xi puts on a tearful act in public, but secretly binds herself to a supermarket space and earns points like crazy. She wins over mischievous children with imported chocolate and ch —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Don't Board the Boat Coming from Upstream 别接江上来的船 Don't Take the Boat Coming from Upstream 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Rifts in the Annals of History 青史裂隙 [Historical transmigration + awakened abilities + System + overpowered transformation + unhinged protagonist] A high school student, Yu Yunliang, accidentally enters the river of history after complaining about how dull his history class is. As he travels through the past, he meets historical figures, awakens his own abilities, and discovers his true calling. With order in disarray and danger everywhere, who is Yu Yunliang really? And how can the fabric of history remain stable? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 She Betrayed You, So Why Are You Begging Her to Come Back? 她都背叛你了，你还求她回来 Reborn on the day they broke up, he was dumped by his ex-girlfriend, who looked down on him, then went straight to a top company. She cried and begged him to take her back, but he no longer liked her, and —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Tales of Lanzhou: The Yellow River Mother 兰州往事之黄河母亲 Lanzhou Tales: The Yellow River Mother —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Reporting to Master: I Opened the Forbidden Grounds 报告师尊，我把禁地打开了 (Xianxia, mystery) The chosen first disciple of Taodu Mountain is hiding a phoenix bloodline? One blast from a Phoenixsong Flute shatters the seal, and eating the wrong thing seems more deadly than a five-thousand-year-old destiny! Qian Yi teams up to brave the mountains and seas, while the aloof immortal Venerable Li Chen secretly watches over her and her sharp-tongued comrade Feng Zhi never stops cracking jokes. Unlock the Ten Divine Artifacts to solve strange, baffling cases, munch on ten-tho —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 From Courtesan to the Richest Woman in the World 从青楼小娘子到天下首富 What can a financial analyst do after transmigrating to ancient times, especially if she ends up in a brothel? A brothel isn’t a den of seduction. It’s the battlefield where I sharpen my blade. The capital’s Chancellor’s residence? I’ll take care of it for you. You just focus on becoming the top scholar. Then you can buy me out, and the whole Qinhuai River district along with me. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Across the Fields of My Hometown 吾乡遍野 The end of the world, destruction, death, rebirth, and renewal. In this absurd new world, humans, beasts, and all living things will explore, discover, adapt, love, and protect their new home. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 I Have Two Immortal Kingdoms Within Me 我身上有两个神仙国 [Passionate + xianxia + comedy + one heroine + no System + not a wish-fulfillment story] Zhou Ye is a downtrodden office worker, cursed out by his boss and betrayed by his colleagues. Then one day, he discovers that the moles on his body can move! They turn out to be two divine kingdoms that fled a heavenly tribulation and settled on him! From then on, everything changes: When he scrapes his knee, the kingdoms think the land is shaking and mobilize the whole nation to deal with the disaster. If —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 CEO Gu Got Played by His Contract Girlfriend 顾总被合约女友钓翘嘴了 After transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting character, Wen Mian signed a romance contract with the abstinent tycoon Gu Yanchen to save her own life. They agreed to pretend, keep their feelings out of it, and break up when the contract expired. She only wanted to stay alive, let the plot unfold safely, and make her escape. She flirted casually, never taking it seriously. Who could have guessed that the cold-faced CEO Gu would fall for her at every turn, lose all reason, and be 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 The City’s Heroes Assemble 城市英雄集结 I always thought evil in this world existed only in the darkness we couldn't see. It wasn't until that girl died right in front of me that I understood: the world was about to change. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Fighting the Japanese in Burma 抗日之缅甸作战 In 1942, the Chinese Expeditionary Force entered Burma to fight. On the edge of Burma's Wild Man Mountain, in the primeval jungle after the retreat from Tonggu. A brutal, unforgiving battlefield, with ammunition in desperately short supply. 35Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 A Strategy for Jiangdong 江东略 Not getting enough action in the game? Then go fight a battle at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty!!! In the third year of Jian’an, Sun Ce had already pacified Wu Commandery and Kuaiji Commandery, two of the commanderies in Jiangdong, and was launching a fierce assault on Lingyang County, under Danyang Commandery... (If you’re not interested in the prologue, start from Chapter 13 and transmigrate straight to the end of the Han dynasty!!!) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Codename: Hidden Dragon, the Ultimate Delta Battlefield 代号：潜龙，三角洲终极战场 The youngest tactical analyst in the Delta Force, forced to retire due to injury. An old wrist injury left him unable to even hold a gun steady, so he could only make ends meet delivering food. Until the [Hidden Dragon System] activated. It offered no superpowers and gave him no legendary gear. It did just one thing: pour all the blood and wisdom from the history of human warfare into his mind. The breathing patterns of World War II snipers, the urban combat maneuvers of Chechen special forces, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 In My Childhood Friend the Artist's Paintings, Everything About Me Is Hidden 画师竹马的画里，藏着对我的所有 [Ongoing] [Childhood Sweethearts + Sweet Romance + Gentle Confinement + Everyday Wife-Protection] [A clingy, soft-hearted sweetheart who fears loneliness × a cool, possessive young man who loves her without limits] Xu Zhiqiu has had three great fears since childhood: the dark, being alone, and being in a huge house with no sound. She has a little courage, but not much. The young girl has two great loves in life. Love number one: lively crowds. Love number two: Jiang Luobai. After a drunken nig —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 The Mysteries of Earth 地球之谜 Light comes from a million years ago, crossing the void to reach our eyes. We stand here, gazing up at the sky. The universe is vast, yet deep within it, we find peace. Time, space... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Yongle Emperor Moves the Capital to Beiping 明成祖迁都北平 The Yongle Emperor Moves the Capital to Beiping —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Pacifying the Dzungars 平定准噶尔 Pacifying Zunghar 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 The Death of Liu Rui 刘锐之死 The Death of Liu Rui —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Return to the Inn 归栈 Return to the Inn 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Vermilion Bird Travels to Ancient Times: The Princess Consort Is a Special Forces Soldier 朱雀穿古：王妃是特种兵 [Special Forces] + [Transmigration] + [Alternate Ancient World] + [Power Couple] + [Feel-Good Read] + [Sweet Romance] She is an elite modern-day Special Forces soldier. Betrayed by her boyfriend, she crosses into another world with a phoenix-blood jade pendant! He is a bloodthirsty, brutal prince known as the God of Killing. He despises women, yet becomes obsessively possessive of her! He is a gentle and refined young nobleman who repeatedly steps in to help her out of trouble! He is the proud, 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Lock the Sane People In 把清醒的人关进来 Lock the Clear-Headed Inside 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 The Hilarious Life of a Rich Girl Married to a Fake Rich Guy 富家女嫁假富公子的搞笑生活 The Hilarious Married Life of a Rich Girl and a Fake Rich Heir 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 I Want to Marry Your Cousin, but You Became My Dad First 我想娶你表妹，你却先当我爹 I Want to Marry Your Cousin, but You Became My Dad First 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Hidden-Edge Son-in-Law 藏锋赘婿 The Hidden-Edge Live-In Son-in-Law 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Traveling Together on Misty Island 雾岛同行 Companions on Misty Island 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Terror at the Ancestral Home in the Deep Mountains 深山祖宅惊魂 Terror at the Ancestral Home in the Deep Mountains 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Good Lord, the Mad Homeless Man I Picked Up Is the Missing Trillionaire Tycoon Everyone Online Has Been Searching For 天，我捡的疯癫流浪汉，竟是全网失踪的千亿首富 Oh My God, the Deranged Homeless Man I Picked Up Is Actually the Trillionaire Who Vanished from the Internet 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 A Chilling Mystery: The Seventh Recipient 惊悚悬疑故事：第七个收件人 A Gripping Mystery: The Seventh Recipient 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Women Who Have Fallen into Pit Toilets Have Especially Keen Noses 掉过茅坑的女人，鼻子都比较灵 Women Who’ve Fallen into a Pit Toilet Have Especially Sharp Noses 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Every Right Choice Brings Me One Step Closer to Ascension 每选对一个选项，我离飞升近一步 My name is Ye Zhou. I spent five years grinding away at a Cultivation game, and only after transmigrating did I realize that all my previous leveling had been for nothing. Choosing the right line can be more effective than grinding monsters for ten years. Choose “stand up to the elder guarding the sect exam,” and you immediately unlock the hidden sword art, “Swift Sword Without Illness,” beating the gatekeeper elder until he begs for mercy. Choose “go with the disciple guarding the gate,” and he —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 I Went Undercover in a Scam Compound 我在诈骗园区当卧底 I'm an Undercover Agent in a Scam Compound 162Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Apocalypse! A Good-for-Nothing? Recycle! I Can Become the God of This Region!!! 末世！废物？回收！我能成为这片区域的神！！！ Apocalypse! Useless? Recycle! I Can Become the God of This Region!!! 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Just Keep Living, Now That We Have AI 好好活着，有AI了 After a series of experiences in which he feels he has been taken advantage of, Ren Song awakens to the importance of learning the rules to protect himself. He also shares what he has learned with his family and society. Whether he can ultimately achieve both personal growth and social harmony remains to be seen. A new work is here! Welcome to read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 After I Died, I Became a God and Created Civilization! 我死之后，成为神祇，创造文明！ The stars went dark, the heavens became ruins, and the corpses of one galaxy after another lay scattered across the vast, black reaches of space. The flame of transcendence had gone out, buried beneath the strata of an age. This was a tombstone for the stars, an island of civilization, and a gathering place for the ghosts of the universe. One day, a god descended upon this place and said, “Let there be light!” And so the fires of the stars were kindled. Their radiance drove back the darkness and 4Reads—Score101Shelves
- 45 Bullied in a World Ruled by Powerful Clans 在世家横行的世界被虐 A gentle yet powerful male lead and a catlike, tsundere heroine fall in love and come to understand each other, only to be toyed with by fate. A confidante, a sweet young disciple, an elegant lady steeped in classical culture, a bold woman from the Western Kingdom, a noble goddess, and a childhood friend are all swept into a world ruled by great clans. Born into a clan-dominated world, where can they call home? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Middle-Aged Love: No Lying Flat 中年爱情不躺平 Can people still find love in middle age? At a student journalism club event, forty-year-old reporter Lin Xingyu meets Fang Ziduo, a thirty-eight-year-old library specialist. One is a wealthy single mother who has turned her back on love and marriage. The other, weighed down by poverty and family responsibilities, has never been able to find a girlfriend and has decided to lie flat when it comes to love and marriage. They become companions, making their way through a difficult stretch of life to 28Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 47 Dusk on the Long River 长河日暮 He was a dashing young general, riding proudly into battle. She was the Great Princess who had once been cherished by the late emperor and now guarded the nation’s borders. The day he returned victorious to court was the day she passed away. From then on, his world held no light. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 After Tearing Apart a Two-Timing Woman, I Became the School Heartthrobs' White Moonlight 手撕渣女后我成了校草们的白月光 In my previous life, I, Song Zhixia, was plain-looking and timid. My parents were farmers in a village and had saved a lifetime just to send me to Xingyu University. As a student from a poor family, I wore old clothes faded from washing and dared to eat nothing but vegetables. My only source of pride was ranking first in my year, yet I became Xu Qing, the principal's daughter, “free servant.” She made me fetch breakfast before dawn and stay up late doing her homework. In winter, she sent me out —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Chronicles of the Hibernating Immortal 蛰仙纪 In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortality is fading. Are there really immortals in this world? The martial world is rife with conflict, the court shrouded in intrigue, and a mysterious force is quietly rising. An Undying Sutra sets the martial world’s powerful factions against one another, as sects clash in bloody battles. Is this so-called immortal destiny of yours nothing more than a way to live forever? I never cared for immortality, but fate insists on making me seek the truth of the immor 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Don't Throw Punches in the Cultivation World, Take a Beating and Get Stronger 修仙别动手，挨揍就变强 The System only gives out rewards when the protagonist gets beaten. It really puts him through the wringer: he keeps saying he can’t take it anymore, yet grits his teeth and carries on, suffering and enjoying it at the same time! Other people transmigrate with Systems like sign-in Systems, myriad-world shopping Systems, or AFK Systems, and breeze through life. They stumble upon magic treasures, lucky encounters, and opportunities everywhere, slap their foes in the face, turn their fortunes aroun 3Reads—Score—Shelves
