Novels like The Gaffer
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Gaffer, best match first.
- 101 War Map of the Realm 江山战图 War fires rise at the end of the Sui, and heroes emerge from the borderlands. Dou Jiande, the Heavenly King of Hebei, battles the Vajra on a snowy night; The secretive hero of Wagang turns on his own and kills Zhai Rang. The treacherous hero Yuwen conspires with Lady Xiao to assassinate the sovereign; Li Erlang of Chang'an fights the King of Luoyang twice. The Xiao Liang Emperor of Baling crosses the river to seize Jing and Xiang; Du Fuwei of the southeast calls himself the Wolf of Jianghuai. Gr 0Votes391.5kRecs157.3kFans
- 102 The Basketball Emperor 篮坛教皇 Reborn today, a legend tomorrow! My new book, Now I Want to Be a Good Person, began serializing in the Urban section on March 15, 2020! Doing good deeds makes you stronger! I had no choice before, but now I want to be a good person! 0Votes1MRecs283.4kFans
- 103 When Pride Still Mattered 当骄傲仍然重要时 Some people exist proudly, and some struggle proudly. Some compete proudly, and some fail proudly. But few can walk away with pride. By the time you finish reading this, congratulations: you’ve already seen the lives of many players. This passage took shape in Stephen Curry’s words after his 2021 defeat: “Nobody wants to face us next season.” It was Tim Duncan, certain before the 2014 Finals began that they wouldn’t mess it up. It was Kobe Bryant promising at Old Man Buss’s memorial to get the L 5Votes234.7kRecs386.1kFans
- 104 The Tang Dynasty Immortal Doctor 大唐仙医 A solemn statement: This is a work of classical xianxia fiction, entirely fictional and unrelated to history! What a raw deal! He actually transmigrated into the body of a prisoner about to be beheaded! With the executioner's blade about to fall, how will Zhang Xiaolin save himself? 0Votes885.2kRecs2.1MFans
- 105 The Master of Chinese Entertainment 华娱宗师 This is an exciting story about someone who transmigrates to a parallel world! Once you finish reading, all you'll be able to say is: “Damn, that was good!” P.S. The author's new novel in the same genre is Asking If You're Mad Yet. New and returning readers are welcome to check it out. 0Votes82.4kRecs146.4kFans
- 106 A Divination for Heaven 一卦问天 The streets of Changling are hard and straight, yet full of interesting things and fascinating people. For instance, beside this baozi shop is a fortune-telling stall. Three copper coins sit on the table, beneath a sign that reads: “Cast a coin and ask the way. Learn all the secrets of fate.” One day, Mo Chen opens his eyes and discovers that he has arrived in a wondrous land. A sheet of golden-brown copper paper has appeared in his mind. Whenever his divine sense attaches itself to someone, tha 0Votes55.3kRecs50.8kFans
- 107 The Maoshan Ghost Catcher 茅山捉鬼人 [The most popular] Ye Shaoyang, a Maoshan exorcist, ventures into the city, battling people, ghosts, demons, and seductive fox spirits. The Corpse King of western Hunan, an undying evil god, a deadly spirit summoned by a dish, and ghost bandits from all four corners. A celebrity who keeps a child ghost, a blood-drinking royal princess, and a female CEO haunted by a fox demon. With Maoshan magic, he takes them all on! (This has been revised back to the original version.) 0Votes155.6kRecs324.4kFans
- 108 Slaying Evil 斩邪 He rises with sword in hand to exterminate ghosts and monsters, then sits quietly with brush in hand to write. With heaven and earth in his grasp, he slays evil and preserves righteousness: A single song, “Song of Righteousness,” and vast righteousness rises into the boundless world. 0Votes91.5kRecs122.1kFans
- 109 Supreme Archer 至尊箭神 Ye Xing unexpectedly arrives on the Star Continent, where his brain merges with a supercomputer and a legendary journey begins. The Star Continent has no magic and no battle aura! Warriors absorb the power of the stars to strengthen themselves, shake Heaven and Earth, shatter the starry sky, and conquer the universe! Sword energy sweeps across the heavens, saber energy rips apart the firmament. One thrust of a spear shatters the stars; one shot of a divine arrow can sever souls across worlds! A 0Votes344.4kRecs234.6kFans
- 110 I Picked Up a Queen of Pop to Be My Wife 捡个天后做老婆 After transmigrating to a parallel world, he brings home a C-pop diva as his wife. It’s time to show his true abilities and let them see what an alien can do. Tremble! 0Votes46.7kRecs52.2kFans
- 111 EN Super Edge Rampage 超级锋暴 In the summer of 2003, Brazilian prodigy Kaka quietly arrived in Milan; Portuguese youngster Cristiano Ronaldo flew to Manchester amid controversy; and the little-known Messi gazed up from La Masia at the superstar Ronaldinho, who had just joined the club... At a little-known team in the Netherlands, a nobody on the verge of being cut dreams of becoming a world-class superstar and setting off a super striker storm across European football. 0Votes484.1kRecs265.3kFans
- 112 The True Meaning of Magic 法师真解 “A forbidden spell is nothing more than a skill that deals a little extra damage.” “A bloodline is nothing more than a template for a different creature.” “A god is nothing more than a boss with powerful stats.” “A God of Magic is merely someone who has piled up a whole host of high-damage skills.” Veteran player Moline transmigrates to another world with a data chip. Starting out as a lowly apprentice mage, he analyzes spells, masters forbidden magic, and transforms himself using divine tem 0Votes52.1kRecs53.7kFans
- 113 The Shaman Healer Awakens 巫医觉醒 Able to communicate with ghosts and gods, as well as practice medicine, since witchcraft and medicine have never been separate. Once one reaches the pinnacle, neither ghosts nor gods dare question them, and calamities cannot draw near. But can one who has reached the pinnacle also heal the human heart? Behold the awakening of the strongest witch doctor~ 0Votes513.1kRecs223.3kFans
- 114 Treasure Hunting Around the World 寻宝全世界 After narrowly escaping death, Ye Tian discovers that the world before his eyes has changed, shining with dazzling brilliance! Antiques, famous paintings, gold, diamonds, and jewels are everywhere, ready for the taking! The pirate treasure on Cocos Island, gold in the depths of the ocean, Mayan civilization hidden in the jungle, the secrets of King Solomon, the lost Atlantis... None of them are mysterious anymore. Their doors have been thrown wide open, just waiting for Ye Tian to explore and di 1Votes488.8kRecs348.7kFans
- 115 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
- 116 Life on the Pitch 绿茵人生 Themes: soccer, competition, Liverpool. The Premier League, the Champions League, the World Cup. 0Votes165.6kRecs88.2kFans
- 117 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
- 118 Reborn with a Dream of Go 重生之围棋梦 Fujisawa Shuko said: "Of the one hundred aspects of Go, I understand only six." Cho Chikun said: "If there were a God of Go and he gave me a two-stone handicap, I would still have no chance of winning." Throughout history, who has come closest to the God of Go in playing strength? The three ancient Chinese Go Saints, Huang, Fan, and Shi, or Japan's three ancient Go Saints, Dosaku, Jowa, and Shusaku? Was it Go Seigen? Or Lee Chang-ho? Perhaps it was Gu Li or Lee Sedol. When our protagonist, Li Xi 0Votes295kRecs98.6kFans
- 119 Eternal Heart 永恒之心 Chen Yu, an outer disciple, has a heart belonging to a god and demon fused into his body. The heart is the center of life and a vital weak point of the human body. Yet for Chen Yu, it is his strongest point of defense, granting him limitless potential to surpass demon beasts and divine beasts. From then on, he embarks on a magnificent and stirring journey of mystery. Geniuses are as plentiful as clouds, while peerless prodigies dominate the world. With sects standing everywhere, I determine the 0Votes173.1kRecs128.6kFans
- 120 NBA Myriad Worlds Mall NBA万界商城 Trade with thousands upon thousands of NBA stars from parallel dimensions! Allen Iverson: "Kid, I'll sell you my crossover for twenty percent off!" Hakeem Olajuwon: "Young man, I can see that you have extraordinary bones. I'll pass these dreamlike footwork moves on to you!" Rick Barry: "Um, this underhand free-throw technique of mine... do you want it...? No charge, it's free..." Some Big Black Guy: "Brother, even if you bought these signature moves of mine, you wouldn't be able to use them. Rea 0Votes227.5kRecs112.7kFans
- 121 Parkour Superstar 跑酷巨星 “The more fans who like me, the stronger I become!” “The more people who hate me, the more techniques I have at my disposal!” With Black Lightning, he gathers emotional energy to strengthen himself and sets out on a parkour journey to become the world’s top sports superstar! Thanks so much for your support! 633076508: A lively group of 2,000. 623616829: A quiet group of 500. 697726265: Red packet group [full subscription required] 0Votes128.5kRecs139.9kFans
- 122 Reborn as My Second Uncle 重生之我是我二大爷 Other people's transmigration stories are either romance dramas or inspirational dramas. Li Xian discovers his transmigration is something else entirely... It's a family drama! 0Votes270.1kRecs224.9kFans
- 123 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
- 124 A Titan of the Times 时代巨子 This was a dazzling, glorious era. Lin Feng was its brightest star, an era-defining figure whom no one could ignore. His legend began in the summer of 2001. 0Votes129.5kRecs119.2kFans
- 125 League of Legends: The Hand of God 英雄联盟：上帝之手 As captain of the strongest team in the country and the undisputed ace of an esports powerhouse, he devoted the best years of his youth to his team. But when the hero grew old, all that awaited him was a cold-blooded dismissal! In this life, with loyalty turned into a laughable tragedy and dreams made prisoners of reality, Bai Hua wants nothing more than to live at ease and, along the way, build his own streaming empire. But when responsibility comes calling again, how can he possibly avoid it, 0Votes378.7kRecs245.1kFans
- 126 The Zero-Second Game Winner 零秒绝杀 New book: The Basketball Tyrant's Black Tech System I used to think that if I grew just a little taller, I could dunk. I used to think youth would last forever. I used to think I could make it to the NBA. I used to think the Nationals arc of Slam Dunk would air someday. Then one day, I stopped growing, and the rim was still out of reach. One day, I took off my school uniform and put on a work suit. One day, I turned off the TV and no longer wanted to watch the lights on the court. One day, I f 0Votes230.7kRecs54.9kFans
- 127 The Star River Nobility 星河贵族 Beneath the stars of a great age, trade conflicts, interstellar power struggles, competition for resources, and clashes among the nobility grow ever more intense. This is the best of times, a world that lets people dream. But it is also the worst of times, as everyone carries ideals into battle, only to be buried one after another. Lin Hai, a slum boy with the shameless swagger of a streetwise rogue, is like a sharp blade, cutting straight through this era with abandon. In every man’s heart lie 2Votes161.3kRecs121.7kFans
- 128 The Phoenix Rules the Realm 凤朝江山 Additional note: This book is adapted from the life of Empress Dowager Feng. If you do not like that, please do not enter! 0Votes1.4MRecs160.6kFans
- 129 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
- 130 Korean Showbiz: The Voice in My Heart 韩娱之心里的声音 A person’s life can be one of greatness, or one of glory in death. When he looks back on the years gone by, he can proudly say that he hasn’t wasted his life. Because... He’s been unlucky as hell. Kim Tae-ho, get out here! You’re not my PD anymore, and I’m not your puppet. Get out here! I’m challenging you to a duel! When Shi Zhenqiu was eighty, he stood at Kim Tae-ho’s doorstep, leaning on his cane, and roared those words! 0Votes282.1kRecs60.3kFans
- 131 The Thief's Path in the Apocalypse 末世盗贼行 A city overrun with poisonous corpses. A jungle where mutated beasts run wild. Vines from mutated plants lash through the air, casting one shadow of death after another. Having arrived in this new world, he wields the power of a thief's class, tearing through the dark mist and chasing the ultimate glory. Steel behemoths evolved in the city roar as they swing enormous battle axes. Mutated beasts 0Votes325.3kRecs269.4kFans
- 132 The Divine Convenience Store 神级小卖部 Synopsis: “The cultivation world's lottery shop is now officially open. The prize: Ascend to immortality in a radiant cloud! Whether or not you can cultivate, whether or not you're strong, just buy a ticket. You could be the next to rise to greatness overnight!” 0Votes49.3kRecs77kFans
- 133 King of the Bay Area 湾区之王 “A Chinese player could never succeed in the world of rugby!” “You’re as frail as Bambi. You can’t stand up to anyone!” “You’ve got brains and intelligence, but you lack talent.” Lu Ke: But I have a System. With the System in hand, I’ll reach the pinnacle and build a dynasty of my own! 0Votes672.9kRecs187.3kFans
- 134 The Entertainment Industry's Golden Touch 娱乐点金手 Transmigrate to a parallel world, starting with those outrageous street-vendor ads! My new book, You Were Told to Write About a Deal, So You Made the Protagonist Sell Scrap, is now out. Please give it your support! 0Votes119.6kRecs174.3kFans
- 135 I Won’t Be a Minor Celebrity 不当小明星 The new book He Ruined the World has been released! … … When I woke up, the world had changed. The unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar people, along with unfamiliar movies, television shows, and songs, well, never mind. At least I was still alive. But it would be such a waste not to show off Earth's movies and television productions. I don't want to be a minor celebrity. If I'm going to be one, I'll be a megastar. 0Votes244.1kRecs210.3kFans
- 136 Invincible Hero System 无敌英雄系统 Transmigrate to another world and become possessed by heroes. The successor of the Sword God? Sorry, we have nameless Heavenly Swords, Dugu the Sword Saint, Ximen Chuixue, and a whole host of Sword Gods here. An unrivaled mighty general? I'm afraid not. Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Dian Wei the Chiyou, Yan Guiren the God of War: who dares take them on? What, you're a god descended from the heavens? Come on over. The Abandoned Heavenly Emperor will teach you how to be a god... 0Votes142.9kRecs245.6kFans
- 137 King of Singers 歌王 … Once, I had a dream in my heart, To use my songs to make you forget all your pain. Beneath the brilliant stars, who is the true hero? Ordinary people move me the most. … Reborn in a parallel world, he forges a legend as the King of Singers! 0Votes401.3kRecs245kFans
- 138 America's Warehouse Treasure Hunter 美利坚仓储淘宝王 The protagonist, Yang Yong, gets into a jealous spat with someone at a bar and develops a mutant supernatural ability: he can see the spectrums emitted by different metals. Every day in the United States, thousands of abandoned storage units go up for auction. Using the special ability of his left eye, Yang Yong digs valuable items out of the junk, including gold and silver coins, cars, antiques, guns, and all sorts of other things. As his treasure hunting business grows, he moves from auctionin 0Votes80.1kRecs118.9kFans
- 139 Shining Superstar in Chinese Entertainment 华娱之闪耀巨星 Back in 2001, Nie Wei is determined to become the brightest star in the entertainment industry. 0Votes266.2kRecs287kFans
- 140 The Literary Superstar 文艺大明星 Reborn in another world, he sets out to become the godfather of science fiction. From the Galaxy Award to the Nebula Award, from The Martian to The Three-Body Problem, from the Foundation series to A Stroll Through the Galaxy, he creates the Three Laws of Robotics and establishes the Dark Forest theory. The literary young man Lin Han sparks a science fiction craze. 0Votes267.3kRecs223.2kFans
- 141 Online Gaming: Shooting Through the Firmament 网游之射破苍穹 “I missed my chance in my past life. This time, I absolutely won’t!” Reborn, he returns with a divine bow and a mythical pet, vowing to make up for every regret from his past life! 1Votes168.8kRecs395.2kFans
- 142 Possessing Lü Bu 附身吕布 A corporate executive from the twenty-first century was about to reach the peak of his life when Heaven played a cruel joke on him. A car accident sent his soul through time and space, possessing Lu Bu, whose destiny was nearly exhausted and who would soon see his city fall and his people perish before being hanged at White Gate Tower. To survive in this era, and even to live better, Lu Bu began his journey to defy fat 0Votes413.3kRecs303.4kFans
- 143 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
- 144 Sword Dao Supreme 剑道独神 A swordsman must have an edge. Better to break than bend, to shatter than yield. Never give in, never fear. Whatever stands in your way, whatever tries to stop you, don't hesitate or second-guess yourself. Trust the sword in your hand. Rely on it alone to cut through every obstacle and charge forward, all the way to the far shore of the Sword Dao and the altar of the gods! I dedicate this book to you, and to the sword and Sword Dao that I love so dearly! Here, you'll find all kinds of swords, sw 0Votes224.8kRecs211.7kFans
- 145 Restarting a Glorious Life 重启辉煌人生 Reborn in 2001, Gu Heng has only one simple wish: to amass enough wealth to enjoy life before turning thirty. Then, in his spare time, he can grow flowers, walk the dog, and go fishing, take his parents around the country to see the sights, and give the little girl the best education and a life fit for a princess... So he decides to set himself a modest goal first: make a hundred million! 0Votes125.5kRecs153.5kFans
- 146 Reborn as the King of Real Estate Speculation 重生之炒房王 Ning Feng has been reborn! As a real estate agent, he can predict every market trend to come! From there, he embarks on the path to becoming the king of real estate! (All people, place, and company names in this book are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental!) 0Votes54.9kRecs62.2kFans
- 147 The Blade-Wielding Palace Guard 带刀禁卫 Standing before you is the legendary UCLA icon whose fame reached far and wide: the slayer of the 2008 draft’s top prospect, Pat Riley’s nightmare, the ultimate embodiment of the hard-nosed school, commander of the fearsome Knicks, legendary leader of the Red Bulls, creator of the Abomination, devoted World of Warcraft player, close companion of the Black Mamba... the armed guard who brutally dominated the NBA for more than a decade. Snoopy Du. AKA The Duke Dog! 0Votes564.4kRecs193.1kFans
- 148 The Superstar Tycoon 首富巨星 Zhang Qiyang wakes up to find himself at the audition round of I Am a Singer. Somehow, he has become the son of the richest man in Huaguo in this world! His predecessor was a rebellious rock fanatic. He would rather be a third-rate rock star than inherit his father's hundred-billion fortune. In the public eye, he's a spoiled rich kid who only made a name for himself thanks to his father. No one cares about his talent, much less appreciates his music. The only thing people ever talk about is his 0Votes81.5kRecs97.7kFans
- 149 Return from the Immortal Realm 仙界归来 A towering powerhouse of the Immortal Realm had his soul scattered, but a wisp of it returned to his original body on Earth. Tang Xiu was astonished to discover that ten thousand years had passed in the Immortal Realm, while only one year had passed on Earth. 0Votes753.9kRecs565.2kFans
- 150 EN Mecha Breaking the Star River 机破星河 Dreams are a reality only those with the strength to pursue them can speak of. This is an age that breeds geniuses! This is an age where heroes are everywhere! The fierce conflict between nobles and commoners, the open and covert struggles between the Federation and the Empire, and forces beyond the borders stirring into action... When truth lies within the range of battleship guns and there is nowhere left to proclaim order, Mu Fan, accompanied by the mysterious intelligent lifeform "Hei" and a 0Votes867.3kRecs557.2kFans
