Novels like A Literary Life
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- 51 Reborn to Build a Dream 重生铸梦 Armed with more than a decade of experience and foresight, Zhao Zejun plunged back into 2001. ‘Every year, all the transmigrators who meet their various untimely ends online could hold hands and form a mid-sized city. And the great enterprises they establish could, all together, buy the entire Milky Way! Truth be told, for the first few days after transmigrating, Lu Yuetao was furious. He wanted to take this whole world down with 0Votes311.6kRecs268.5kFans
- 52 Reborn as a Little Player 重生之小玩家 0Votes219.9kRecs179.6kFans
- 53 The All-Around Athlete 体坛多面手 ESPN reporter: “Mr. Du Ke, over the past few years, you’ve won world championships and Olympic gold medals in swimming, track and field, shooting, triathlon, fencing, taekwondo, the Tour de France, the Dakar Rally, snooker, and many other sports. You’ve broken world records in twelve disciplines, making you one of the most versatile prodigies in sports history. How did you do it?” CCTV-5 reporter: “Mr. Du Ke, rumors say an Eastern Conference NBA team wants to sign you, and there are reports that 0Votes300.3kRecs120.1kFans
- 54 Han Si Becomes an Official 韩四当官 A beautiful woman and a golden mansion await within the pages of a book. Once you have mastered your studies, you can be a humble farmer in the morning and enter the emperor's court by evening. Han Si knows nothing of the classics or histories, nor the works of the philosophers, and has no chance of passing the imperial exams. If he wants to bring honor to his family, his only option is to buy an official post! 0Votes701.9kRecs161.2kFans
- 55 The Splendor of Cinema 电影风华 This is the story of an ordinary man who goes back to 2008 and accidentally enters the film and television industry. Zhou Jin catches a glimpse of cinema’s splendor and decides to visit that dazzling temple of art. This novel is a slow burn, with one female lead and no System. The new novel, Chinese Entertainment 2004, is now out. 0Votes228.4kRecs155.9kFans
- 56 Running Into My Life 跑出我人生 Back in his teenage years, Su Zu gets a System and sets out on the path of competitive sports he once dreamed of pursuing. New reader group: 666-502-656 2Votes487.2kRecs340kFans
- 57 The Crosstalk Master 相声大师 This is a novel about real life, about the rise and fall of the crosstalk world over several decades, and about folk performers. Crosstalk Master full-subscription group. A screenshot of your subscription is required to join: 585834469 A project funded by the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation 0Votes945.1kRecs261.6kFans
- 58 The Greatest Showman 大戏骨 Is he a genius in the spotlight, or a madman behind the scenes? Special thanks to Tea Leaf Studio for making the cover. 0Votes450.8kRecs186.7kFans
- 59 From Comedian to Superstar 从笑星走向巨星 Veteran screenwriter Zhou Xing transmigrates into the body of a washed-up star in a parallel world, who was blacklisted three years ago. His first priority now is to figure out how to make a comeback! The new book, The Movie Emperor Returns to Age Eighteen, is here! VIP group: 392660849 (fan rank verification required to join) 0Votes324.7kRecs295.4kFans
- 60 Future Chat Group 未来聊天群 Lei Hao, an account manager at a securities firm, one day discovers that messages from a week in the future occasionally appear in his colleagues’ group chat. With glimpses of the future at his fingertips, the markets for stocks, futures, options, foreign exchange, and more lose all their old mystery, and Lei Hao’s ambitions keep growing… 0Votes211.8kRecs296.5kFans
- 61 The Greatest Director in History 史上最强导演 “Director Han has a new movie out? Then I absolutely have to see it, or I'll fall behind the times.”, An ordinary moviegoer. “This year's Oscar has already been awarded to Director Han Qiu, but we're now having next year's Best Director trophy made. The name on it? Han Qiu, as always.”, The Oscars. “He has enriched the people's cultural life, promoted the profound and extensive culture of Huaxia, and elevated our spirits. Thank you, Director Han Qiu.”, People's Daily. “He is the greatest directo 0Votes90.7kRecs221.4kFans
- 62 The Best Movie Star 最佳影星 I want to roll around in piles of cash! I want to become a Hollywood superstar! 0Votes816.2kRecs249.5kFans
- 63 Superpower Nation 超级能源强国 University graduates in 1987 were assigned jobs, and becoming a civil servant was a piece of cake. University graduates in 2012 were a dime a dozen, and graduation meant unemployment. After transmigrating and becoming a Peking University student in 1987, Su Cheng finally got to enjoy the privileges of a favored child of heaven. Global Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble and Panasonic were beneath his notice. 0Votes555.5kRecs290.8kFans
- 64 The Entertainer 娱乐玩童 Li Haoping transmigrated and became a little boy named Xiao Yao, just over three years old. His grandfather is an actor, his father is a singer, his late biological mother was a model, and his stepmother is an actress. Growing up in a family like this, he was bound to try his hand at the entertainment industry. The question is, how? 0Votes235.8kRecs225.7kFans
- 65 A Perfect Life 完美人生 Li Qian was reborn. It was 1995, in another world. Here, of course, it was easier for him to succeed than it was for ordinary people. But what did success mean? Money? Fame? Status? Glory? All of those things, but not entirely. With that faint smile when she looked back, the warmth of a moment holding hands, and the subtle fragrance in his arms, life could finally be called perfect. 4Votes1.8MRecs871.6kFans
- 66 A Literary Life with My Little Ones 与萌娃的文艺生活 Long Live Big Brother is complete. Hello, everyone! I have a little sister who is five and a half years old this year. She is the most beautiful love letter this world has ever written to me, and I want to share the warm little moments between us with you, hoping they will warm you as well. Tang Shuang transmigrates to a warm family, with a gentle and kind mother, a father who hopes his son will achieve greatness, a 0Votes323.7kRecs133.8kFans
- 67 Reborn as a Hardcore Gamer 重生大玩家 A young hero’s chivalry, an epic tale of heroes. Make the world fall in love with Chinese-style video games. Wang Bufu’s transmigration brings rebirth to every player. This is a player’s wildest fantasy. If you’ve ever played The Elder Scrolls and thought how much better it would be set in the world of Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality... If you’ve ever played Assassin’s Creed and longed to experience the deeds of Jing Ke and Zhuan Zhu... I 0Votes114.2kRecs89kFans
- 68 Heavy Industry of a Great Power 大国重工 Metallurgical equipment, mining equipment, power equipment, offshore engineering equipment... A great nation cannot do without its own heavy-equipment industry. Feng Xiaochen, director of the National Major Equipment Office, transmigrates to 1980. See how he and his peers use sweat and ingenuity to build a powerhouse in heavy industry. 24Votes1.3MRecs681.6kFans
- 69 Conquering the World 席卷天下 At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the warlords fought among themselves. How many heroic tales were merely struggles for power and profit, with the various sides attacking one another? They may have seen only the authority to decide life and death from a lofty position, but not the exhaustion of the nation's lifeblood. After the Sima clan usurped the realm, the War of the Eight Princes opened the gates for the northern tribes to descend south, and the Central Plains entered a dark age. Liu Y 0Votes254.8kRecs114.4kFans
- 70 The Creator of Entertainment 文娱缔造者 You can be lonely or you can be vulgar. P.S. I'm here to set entertainment fiction writing straight. That's all. 0Votes412.6kRecs313.2kFans
- 71 Global Superstar: Starting as a Trainee 全球巨星从练习生开始 Chen Minhao discovers that he has transmigrated to Huaxia in a parallel world, where he has also become an idol trainee. Through his own efforts, he learns to command the three chariots of intelligence, emotional intelligence, and good looks. Starting as a trainee, he rises step by step to become a top star, and ultimately a global superstar who conquers the world in both singing and acting. This is not a Korean entertainment novel! The three characters in Chen Minhao's 0Votes396.3kRecs199.6kFans
- 72 High Mountain Ranch 高山牧场 Shi Tou's new novel, Starlight Stables, is now online! An ordinary entry-level office worker in the city unexpectedly gets a magical bead, completely changing his life. He makes his way into the heart of America, starts a ranch, improves the cattle and horses, and raises a few wild animals. Under blue skies, beside snowy mountains and lush pastures, he spends his days herding cattle, hunting, and riding horses, living a carefree life. No more worrying about punching in at work, dealing with the 0Votes275.9kRecs282.9kFans
- 73 Reborn in 2006 重生之2006 Lu Heng, an automotive sales professional from 2015, is reborn on the eve of the 2006 college entrance exams. In his past life, his own downfall led to his father’s death, his mother’s hair turning white overnight, and failure in both love and marriage. In this life, Lu Heng swears to seize the moment and rise from humble beginnings. He will no longer make his parents worry about him or let others look down on him. And it all starts with the college entrance exams! When the great roc rises on th 1Votes614.3kRecs443.5kFans
- 74 Entertainment Star Factory 娱乐星工场 Run an entertainment star factory, upgrade the recording studio, and recruit a sound engineer! Hire five-star screenwriters and train four-star performers. Work hard to turn ordinary scripts into blockbuster hits! Keep it fresh, steer clear of tacky glamour! Put heart into the production, and make the journey a joyful one! 0Votes236.3kRecs91kFans
- 75 A Small-Time Rich Farmer in the Hills 山洼小富农 Wen Xu dislikes life in the big city. It makes him feel as if he is always in a hurry, with no chance to rest, body or mind. His paycheck never seems to stretch far enough, and that is before you even get to the skies where you can barely see the stars and the smoggy days that give you endless reasons to complain. At last, he gets the chance to escape the city and return to the countryside. Though life is a little hard at first, the land and scenery of his hometown finally bring peace to his res 0Votes601.8kRecs236.7kFans
- 76 I Became a Lucky Carp 我成了一条锦鲤 (Entertainment Star) Ji Ming became a lucky charm. He made every wish other people had come true for himself! Want a million new followers on Douyin? Got it! Want to star in a major production with an A-list national cast? Done! Want to compete with me for a role? I only meant to be your acting coach, but I suppose I’ll have to make do with taking the part! Friends are envious, enemies are fuming. Skr, skr. The complete premium novel The Villainous Superstar, with a top subscription count of 0Votes427.7kRecs154.5kFans
- 77 The Greatest Abbot in History 史上第一方丈 In a modern world where Zen Buddhism has nearly died out, Su Wen is the abbot of a temple. He grows the monastery, trains warrior monks, opens a martial arts school, performs funeral rites, catches ghosts, farms, and spreads the Buddhist teachings to save all living beings, eventually becoming the imperial preceptor. Benefactor, I can tell you have an extraordinary physique. Why not join my order, set aside your troubles, and attain transcendence? 0Votes245.6kRecs190.5kFans
- 78 The Psychological Restricted Zone 心理禁区 This book has been officially published, and 150 limited-edition signed copies are now available for preorder. The limited edition is sold at Manyu Culture's Tmall store. Search for Psychological Forbidden Zone on Tmall and grab your copy now! Lu Ran was an intern psychological counselor. By chance, he came across a strange collection of bizarre psychological case files. It contained many absurd, bizarre, and terrifying missions, yet completing them brought great rewards. During his tense and th 0Votes38kRecs103.9kFans
- 79 I Am the Pacific 我就是太平洋 I've hauled in nets, sorted fish, and even sounded the ship's horn. A fisherman who can't cook isn't a good beast tamer. I'm Tang Hai, and I season myself with a pinch of salt. 0Votes188.1kRecs163.5kFans
- 80 Treasure Hunting 拣宝 While everyone else is missing the real value, he is picking up overlooked treasures. While everyone else is picking up overlooked treasures, he is finding genuine masterpieces! Shang bronzes and Zhou ritual vessels, Heshibi jade and Sui pearls, Warring States gold-inlaid jade belt hooks; Qin terracotta warriors and Han pottery, Jin calligraphy and Tang paintings, exquisite Song porcelain, kesi silk tapestries, and lacquerware; bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carvings, huanghuali and zitan: everyt 0Votes393.5kRecs278.5kFans
- 81 Rebuilding My Life in Thirty Years 重塑人生三十年 New book out: Reborn in the Turbulent Decade. There's a direct link on the author's page. Hope you'll show it lots of support. 4Votes381.2kRecs418.5kFans
- 82 The Superstar Dad and His Little Girl 明星爸爸宝贝妞 “Niuniu.” “Hmm?” “Do you love Daddy?” “I do!” “How much do you love me?” “A lot!” “How much is ‘a lot’?” “Love as big as the sky!” “Mm!” Just as Luo Kai was reaching the pinnacle of his life, he returned to the moment before he was reborn. Only when he saw Niuniu again did he understand that he had returned precisely to make up for what he owed his daughter! Thus, Luo Kai swore that in this life, he would use all his strength... To make Niuniu the happiest child in the world! Daddy a 1Votes449.8kRecs276.6kFans
- 83 The Chinese Expeditionary Force in the War of Resistance 抗战之中国远征军 History has no what-ifs. But if history did have what-ifs... what would have happened if China's first expedition had not failed? Burma, Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa... Stilwell said, "Boys, I'll lead you all the way to Tokyo!" 0Votes494.4kRecs284.3kFans
- 84 My Celebrity Wife 我的明星夫人 I suddenly became a wealthy young heir who seems to have a split personality, and married a celebrity. In my previous life, I was a steely hero who fought on the battlefield. In this life, I calmly plot my way forward and take charge of the entertainment industry. Two completely different personalities, ready to face every challenge. 0Votes347.9kRecs204.9kFans
- 85 EN The God of the Ruined Temple 破庙有神仙 On Yin-Yang Mountain stands the General’s Temple, where immortals are said to emerge from the wilderness. This temple has been passed down for hundreds of years, but now that the world has entered the Dharma-Ending Age and spiritual energy has faded, how can it face a world transformed beyond recognition? An ancestral Bagua Mirror is said to be the key to opening a mysterious gate, but can it bring about a turning point? Discover it all in The Temple Ruins Have an Immortal. This book’s chat grou 0Votes384.2kRecs228.2kFans
- 86 The Phoenix Descends Upon a Crumbling Han 凤穿残汉 Cai Zi Mei swallowed five million in stolen money; Cai Zi Mei was sent flying by a Buick; Cai Zi Mei was reborn as Cai Ji. What? This is the late Eastern Han, with heroes rising everywhere? What? This is a brutal age where all creation is treated like straw dogs? What? You, a woman, dare to proclaim that you’ll make the sun and moon shine on a new world? In the next moment, the reborn Cai Ji smiled. Those who are meant to die will die in the end, and those who aren’t will live on. What matters i 3Votes1.7MRecs75.2kFans
- 87 Born to Run 天生就会跑 It was only when I stepped onto the track that I realized there was another path I could take in life! 0Votes426.1kRecs187.7kFans
- 88 Reborn in the Late Kangxi Era 重生于康熙末年 Xiao Jiu's new book, My Father-in-Law Is Called Kangxi, launches on Qidian on May 1, 2022. He woke from a dream to find himself in the Cao family's Jiangning Weaving Bureau residence, three hundred years in the past. Kangxi was growing old, and great changes were on the horizon. The Nine Princes were watching, ready to make their move. Some families were flourishing, others were on the brink of collapse. The Cao family of Jiangnan was at the height 3Votes1.3MRecs350.7kFans
- 89 Commoner Shi Buyi 草根石布衣 In The Memorial on the Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang wrote, “Your servant was originally a commoner, tilling the fields in Nanyang.” Scholars and strategists throughout the land humbly call themselves commoners. This is the spirit of the commoner: withdraw, and cultivate oneself; step forward, and serve the world. It has been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. But by the year 2000: “Occupation?” “…Military strategist, aide, adviser?” “Are you kidding me? What er 7Votes1.4MRecs279.2kFans
- 90 The Martial Arts World’s Biggest Star 武侠世界大明星 Chen Shimei was so furious after hearing The Case of the Beheading of Chen Shimei that he spat blood. Empress Dowager Liu was left on the verge of tears after reading The Civet Cat for the Crown Prince. Jia Baoyu was completely dumbfounded when Dream of the Red Chamber was published. When Bodhisattva Guanyin saw a performance of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, she began to doubt Buddhism itself. This is a world where culture and force collide, and anything is possible. The new book, Martial Anc 0Votes159.3kRecs109.9kFans
- 91 A Life of Wealth and Glory 一世富贵 After transmigrating to the Northern Song during Emperor Renzong's reign, Xu Ping places first in the imperial examinations. But after offending the Empress Dowager, he is sent to Lingnan to serve as an official. Starting out as a minor border official, he rises step by step until he finally comes into his own, writing his own legend in the Song Dynasty. The Northern Song emerged from the chaos of the Five Dynasties, with the great aristocratic clans swept away. The gentry had yet to take shape, 0Votes542.3kRecs242.6kFans
- 92 Showbiz for All 文娱万岁 With the splendor of this shore, he will make a legend of the other shore. This is Luo Yuan’s story. The story of a director. 0Votes519.1kRecs417.6kFans
- 93 The Golden Age of Entertainment 最佳娱乐时代 My new book, The Striving Years, is now online. These are the worst of times: six major companies monopolize Hollywood. These are the best of times: the internet keeps disrupting traditional business models. Ronan will climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment era and look down upon the countless forests below. 0Votes772.3kRecs264.9kFans
- 94 When Dreams Awaken, Silence Lingers 梦醒细无声 Reborn to Dive into Dreams and The Southern Song Doesn't Cough are completed novels, and their characters are connected to those in this book, so you can read them together. From the end back to the beginning, Hong Tao has returned to the era before his first rebirth, but he has lost all the memories of his three rebirths and transmigrations. What would he be like if he had never been reborn, without the golden finger of his memories? During the surging tide of reform and opening up, would he st 0Votes569.6kRecs113.7kFans
- 95 The Max-Level Director 满级导演 After eighteen years of hard study inside the System, a young director who has reached max level finally emerges and plunges headlong into a dazzling, glittering world of fame and fortune. Directors, celebrities, parallel worlds, systems, Chinese entertainment. VIP readers' group: 699146182 (requires 2,000 fan points and admin verification) 0Votes394.6kRecs363.1kFans
- 96 The Superstar Family 巨星家族 Shen Qiushan, already past forty, unexpectedly transmigrates to a parallel world. When he wakes up, he discovers he was born into a dazzling “entertainment family”... His second younger brother is a singer, though he’s past his prime. His third younger sister is an actress, though she only gets bit parts. His fourth younger brother is a stunt double, though he never shows his face. His youngest sister is a livestreamer, currently an intern. And that’s not all. He also has a son and a daughter. H 0Votes296.5kRecs194.4kFans
- 97 Born in Chinatown 生在唐人街 New book: My Life as a Landowner in North America From the beginning to the end of the century, Chinese Americans, a marginalized group born in the United States, seem never to have gained anything, lingering on society’s overlooked fringes. From Chinatown to Wall Street, follow Su Mu, born into an ordinary life, as he fights to build a bright future! (Author of the completed work The Great Rancher, with over 8,000 average subscriptions. Give it a try!) Full-subscri 0Votes335.4kRecs213.1kFans
- 98 Chaoyang Police Affairs 朝阳警事 The heavenly eye and earthly eye are no match for the human eye. Community police officers work at the grassroots level, relying on the watchful eyes of the public to solve one bizarre case after another. The Chaoyang residents have a message: Don't break the law, or you're finished! 0Votes737.9kRecs270.8kFans
- 99 The Entertainment Industry’s Biggest Troublemaker 娱乐大顽家 Star scout Han Ge suddenly finds a new app on his phone. It can see other people's talents: actors, singers, streamers, star athletes... Everyone in the world is unique. Some people are good at singing, some at acting, some at playing football, and some are good at... Han Ge cannot help but sigh: "The national football team is finally saved, LOL is saved too, and the brainless fans obsessed with Korea can take a back seat for a while. In this life, it's time to get the people of Korea obsessed w 0Votes221.4kRecs185.9kFans
- 100 The Bird Lord’s Leisurely Life 鸟爷的悠闲生活 Before turning into a myna bird, Zhou Jiu lived by two principles: “What’s it to you?” and “What’s it to me?” After turning into a myna bird, all Zhou Jiu wanted was to run off to a corner and cry, clutching his cowlick: “What kind of bird-brained mess is this?!” A lighthearted, humorous slice-of-life story. No contrived plot twists, no cultivation. Feel free to save it for later if you like it. If you don’t, please don’t leave hate 0Votes48.2kRecs47.6kFans
