Novels like The Restaurant Tycoon
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Restaurant Tycoon, best match first.
- 51 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
- 52 An Unrestrained Life 超级潇洒人生 (An urban alternate setting, entirely fictional. Please do not identify it with real people or events. Entirely fictional, entirely fictional, entirely fictional: an important point repeated three times.) Guo Yongren transmigrates to Hong Kong in 1979, and from then on begins a legendary journey. Entertainment is a must, otherwise we would be letting down this era. Business deals are a must, otherwise we would be letting down those beautiful banknotes. The West must be visited, otherwise we woul 0Votes110.6kRecs182.3kFans
- 53 Reborn in the Past: Becoming a Master Chef 重生过去当神厨 The head chef of a major Beijing hotel dies in a car accident and, by a bizarre twist of fate, is reborn in the body of a dimwit. Yes, a dimwit. How will he manage to get along with everyone and thrive? Read on to find out. 0Votes228.5kRecs150.5kFans
- 54 I'm Really Not Interested in Money 我对钱真没兴趣 (An interactive novel, formerly titled The Retirement Life of a Billionaire. You decide how the tycoon lives!) Yin He, the “young billionaire,” sells his company in America and achieves financial freedom. He returns to China and begins his retirement life, and then~ then it's up to the readers. 0Votes286.1kRecs276.5kFans
- 55 Drawing Manga in the Hokage World 我在火影画漫画 He transmigrates into the Hokage world and becomes a member of the Kurama Clan of Konoha. Though his mental powers are strong, he lacks the Kurama Clan's Kekkei Genkai, but still suffers from its side effects. Just as Akaha is getting a headache over it... Ding! Host has activated the Manga System. All right, he's got his golden finger! Ninjutsu? Kekkei Genkai? If I can draw it, I can have it! Wait... Why do I have to draw Naruto first? 0Votes100.3kRecs146.2kFans
- 56 The God-Tier Industrialist 神级工业主 After being reborn, Tang Fei returns to more than twenty years earlier and starts over. He seizes the golden age of the Republic's manufacturing development, growing from small to large and from nothing to something, with ventures spanning rail transportation, new energy, heavy industrial equipment, and even chips. A massive manufacturing group gradually appear 0Votes156kRecs154kFans
- 57 My Dreamlike Years 我的梦幻年代 Shen Mengxi’s motto was, “I’ll just muddle along!” He never imagined that someone like him would become a big name in the entertainment industry. 0Votes357.9kRecs193kFans
- 58 EN Cultivation Starts in the Desert 修仙从沙漠开始 An utterly ordinary office clerk unexpectedly becomes reborn in a mysterious, vast xianxia world, becoming a member of a small cultivation family. The story begins at an oasis called Jade Spring Lake Oasis in a boundless sea of sand. Official full-subscription group: 290883946 (fans with a support level of 2,000 or above may join) [Mortal cultivation, no System, family cultivation, farming] 0Votes281.2kRecs276.8kFans
- 59 The Golden Age of Chinese Entertainment 华娱大时代 Back in 2004, when Chinese-language cinema was just beginning to take off, Tang An's directing career started anew! From China to the world, this was the era when Chinese-language cinema would rise to glory, and it was Tang An's own grand age! 0Votes258.2kRecs265.5kFans
- 60 China Chic 1980 国潮1980 (The author's previous book, I Got Kicked by Time, is complete.) What incredible miracles would a modern-day swindler, notorious for ripping off countless people, create if his soul suddenly transmigrated forty years into the past? What kind of life would he lead? It all begins in 1980, beneath the archway at Qianmen in the capital. It begins with an orphan named Ning Weimin, living in abject poverty... (Important: The main focus isn't collecting antiques, but speculation and business.) 140Votes722.4kRecs298.3kFans
- 61 My American TV Universe 我的美综世界 I wanted to be a good person, but the CIA framed me. The only way to survive was to bring America down. 0Votes182.7kRecs219.4kFans
- 62 Old Tales of Hong Kong 港岛旧事 Fifty Years Early He Dingxian plunged headfirst into a blazing era teeming with roughnecks, before countless heroes had made their names. He fought alongside the real power players and danced shoulder to shoulder with dazzling beauties. What I’ve earned, I’ll never give away! 0Votes151.7kRecs394.2kFans
- 63 Nature's Big Player 自然大玩家 Gu Kaiwen, who is about to graduate from an agricultural university, unexpectedly gains the favor of nature's consciousness and embarks on the peak of life! Whether they are precious flowers, grasses, and trees, delicious delicacies from the mountains and sea, or rare medicinal herbs, they are all waiting for him along the way... Gu Kaiwen: As a lucky man, I naturally have to become a big player! 0Votes116.8kRecs137.9kFans
- 64 A Chinese Athlete 中国体育人 A university sports professor returns to the eighteenth year of the Republic of China. He has no power, money, or status. He can't invent, knows nothing about business, and isn't some elite soldier. All he has is sports knowledge that puts him ahead of his time. He takes to the competition field, wins Olympic gold, breaks world records, and brings honor to his country. In whatever way he can, he contributes to his nation and people! From the author of The Gauntlet, a completed million-subscriber 1Votes217kRecs121.9kFans
- 65 Striving in the Late Ming Dynasty 奋斗在晚明 Peace reigns at home and abroad, the realm is prosperous, and the laws, institutions, and systems of governance have all been brought into order. The Ming dynasty of the sixth year of Wanli is flourishing, repelling Japanese pirates, reforming officialdom, and implementing the Single Whip Law. Yet according to the course of history, the Ming Empire will inevitably advance toward its setting sun… But Heaven will not abandon the Ming. Ning Xiu, who does not belong to this world, arrives in th 0Votes252.3kRecs70kFans
- 66 A Superstar Begins as a Variety Show Host 巨星从综艺主持人开始 Reborn in 2005, Luo Yiming remembers that Happy Camp was still holding its Shining New Hosts competition that year. That was the year before Where Are We Going, Dad?, Running Man, Go Fighting!, Chinese Inn, Who’s the Murderer?, and Sing! China had even appeared on the scene. Luo Yiming returns to his old profession, starting out as a host and making his way to superstardom. 0Votes83.2kRecs103.2kFans
- 67 Starting Out as a Grandpa 从当爷爷开始 Zhang Ran was reborn in a parallel world very similar to his previous life, bringing with him the memories of that life. On May 19, 1990, after finishing an overseas business trip, Zhang Ran boarded a luxury cruise ship to return home, filled with anticipation and joy. After the ship sailed through a bank of fog, Zhang Ran discovered that time had jumped straight to 2018. Their cruise ship had arrived twenty-eight years in the future. Overnight, his previously empty household register suddenly h 2Votes222.3kRecs0Fans
- 68 Master of the Eclectic School 杂家宗师 The School of Eclecticism, one of the Nine Schools, excels at drawing on the teachings of every school! Modern screenwriter Ma Jin is reborn into the Great Qian Dynasty, a dynasty that replaced the Ming and Qing! He becomes the owner of a small tavern in the capital. To drum up business, Ma Jin takes up storytelling there, and The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties and The Complete Tale of Yue Fei make him famous! His novels, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin, become runaway hits 0Votes57kRecs90.4kFans
- 69 Infinite Perks for the Tycoon 无限福利神豪 After being reborn as a first-year student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Shen Li became bound to an “Infinite Perks Tycoon” game. From then on, wherever he went, unexpected perks and surprises awaited him! Ding! Obtained the “Money Perk Aura” +1. This month’s salary multiplied by three! Ding! Obtained the “Cashback Perk Aura” +1. The rebate on this purchase doubled! Ding! Obtained the “Good Luck Perk Aura” +1. His luck in this draw multiplied by five! … 0Votes181.7kRecs136.1kFans
- 70 I Really Only Have One Wife 我真的只有一个老婆 One wife, endless experiences! One hundred days after getting married, Shen Fu discovers his wife's secret: she isn't fighting alone! She can be a domineering CEO or an adorable little foodie. She's skilled with both pen and ink and guns and fists, a study buddy who can help you ace your exams, and utterly shameless. Also known as A New Wife Every Day (The author also has two acclaimed completed novels, I'm Really Not Interested in Money and Literary Scandal. Give them a try~) 1Votes154.2kRecs441kFans
- 71 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
- 72 A Simple Life on an American Ranch 美国牧场的小生活 Jian Heng, living in America, is determined to make enough money to return to China and enjoy a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, through a twist of fate, he becomes the owner of a dirt-poor ranch! Fortunately, he has a secret cheat. From then on, Jian Heng runs his own little ranch and slips in a few personal touches along the way, getting the American guests who visit to adopt his own stylish, distinctly Chinese way of life. 0Votes316.8kRecs133.7kFans
- 73 The Wolf of Los Angeles 洛杉矶之狼 In North America, there are many paths to power and wealth. Hock heads straight for Los Angeles and chooses the entertainment and media industry. The media is like sunlight: it doesn't just illuminate the bright side. Every word and every image that appears in the media is carefully designed to shape public opinion and manipulate the public. 9Votes339.9kRecs269.6kFans
- 74 The Perfect Youth Against the Tide 逆流完美青春 Liu Yun returned to 2002, gaining the chance to experience the vivid and colorful sights he had never encountered in his previous life. 0Votes90.5kRecs190.1kFans
- 75 A Dream in Chinese Entertainment 华娱之梦 A beautiful spring day is no match for a dream, where the grass smells sweet. In the early spring of the new millennium, Lin Mu settled in a village outside the capital. Then everything began to feel like a dream. A fantastical dream of Chinese entertainment! P.S. My 2.4-million-word novel about the same genre, Chinese Entertainment, is complete. Come on in and enjoy. Satisfaction guaranteed. 0Votes142.1kRecs105.7kFans
- 76 The Mightiest Tribe of All Time 万古最强部落 After transmigrating to a primeval wilderness, I had a System to help me out. Transmigration plus a System: basically the standard setup. But I accidentally slapped the System to death and turned myself into a downgraded protagonist. Luckily, I still had a totem spirit that could help me control the tribe. And so Xia Tuo became the tribe's chief. Starting with a small, insignificant tribe, he united the clans under the Xia banner, offered sacrifices to Heaven and forged the Nine Tripods, steadil 0Votes306.6kRecs260.4kFans
- 77 An Era of Striving 拼搏年代 Back in 1998, an ordinary man who had drifted, struggled, cried, and fought his way through life hopes to get back on his feet and keep pace with the times. My new book, My American World, is a smaller-scale story. 0Votes428.7kRecs250.1kFans
- 78 The Reborn Novel Master 重生之小说巨匠 A 300 GB novel USB drive was implanted in his brain, and he was reborn in a parallel world to Earth. With a mind to spread culture and entertain the masses, he wielded his pen like a sword and stirred the world. [Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain, The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain, The Swordswoman Riding West on a White Horse, The Book and the Sword, The Deer and the Cauldron, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword and Dragon 0Votes123.4kRecs149.1kFans
- 79 The Great Immortal Official 大仙官 With a brush, he writes the path to immortality and longevity; laughing, he roams freely beneath heaven and earth. A dream of an age-old golden millet brought Chu Xian, a poor scholar, memories of a later age. In this vast world where gods and Buddhas reign supreme, the only way to avoid being treated like an insect and enslaved is to keep striving for self-improvement. 0Votes272.6kRecs172kFans
- 80 Hunting Hollywood 狩猎好莱坞 A director from the mainland, born many years in the future, accidentally returns to Hollywood in 1986. From then on, he begins his legendary journey toward gaining control of the world’s largest center of the film and television industry. 0Votes527.7kRecs139.3kFans
- 81 Fame and Fortune in America 美利坚名利双收 Get famous early, make money early, and enjoy the good life in America with both fame and fortune. America, Hollywood, business battles, showbiz, stars, and movies. 0Votes305.3kRecs335.9kFans
- 82 Luo the Conjurer 戏法罗 Old Rong, Old Chai, Old Zha, Old Yue, and Old He: these five are known as the Five Flowers. Gold, Skin, Color, Hanging, Commentary, Troupe, Tune, and Liu are known as the Eight Gates. The Five Flowers and Eight Gates make up the jianghu. This is a story about a real yet little-known jianghu, several real yet little-known trades, and a number of real yet little-known crafts. It features real yet little-known artisans and recounts real yet little-known events. The magic act of Luo from Wuzhou, Zha 0Votes173.8kRecs46.4kFans
- 83 Reborn as an Electronics Empire 重生电子帝国 Li Xuan, a Chinese returnee, has an accident after failing to fasten his seat belt as his plane lands at Hong Kong International Airport. To his surprise, he transmigrates and is reborn as a Hong Kong teenager with the same name in 1979. In 1979, the computer age is just beginning, while the video game era is reaching its peak. Pac-Man, an unassuming arcade game, sells a staggering 100,000 units in a single year and takes 0Votes126.3kRecs85.7kFans
- 84 The Calligrapher and Painter from the Mountain Village 山沟书画家 New book: The Peerless Sage of Calligraphy is now out! Masters of calligraphy and painting from every era teach and pass on their skills, while he shoulders the responsibility of reviving traditional martial arts. A brush technique unchanged for millennia, lost to history until now: the Nine Divine Gestures make their return. The legendary life of an unknown country bumpkin transformed into a master of calligraphy and painting will be written by me! Readers’ group: 458448029 0Votes66.2kRecs66kFans
- 85 Chinese Entertainment 华娱 This is the story of a down-and-out singer who becomes an actor after being reborn. It is also a love story between a man and an artsy young woman. P.S. I’m terrible at writing blurbs. I really did my best. That’s it: Chinese entertainment, artsy vibes, no alternate universe. Dive in, and I’ll see it through to the end. 0Votes103.1kRecs121.2kFans
- 86 The Digital Kingdom 数字王国 An ordinary college student acquires an artificial intelligence. How far can he go? Wealth, power, beauty: what does he really want? Virtual games, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, digital immortality 0Votes100.7kRecs79.4kFans
- 87 Against the Current: 2004 逆流2004 Back in 2004, Zhou An's first small business took just 4 yuan to start! He begins with the humblest little venture. Four yuan is all it takes to make a fortune! 0Votes215.3kRecs103.1kFans
- 88 King of Engines 动力之王 Chen Geng was kicked back to 1978 by the will of the universe. His story begins again. 0Votes1MRecs327.8kFans
- 89 I'm Not a Superstar 我不是大明星啊 (New book: Why Can't I Make Games? Out now!) Chu Qing, who has been reborn, has no desire to become a superstar. He has only two simple wishes in life: 1. Marry an ordinary woman who loves him and live a peaceful life. 2. Make a fortune quietly. Unfortunately, both wishes are doomed to fall through. Famous author, poet, superstar singer, award-winning actor and actress, box-office miracle: all these titles were inexplicably pinned on him, shattering his dreams... “What? I'm a superstar?” “What? 0Votes129.3kRecs199.8kFans
- 90 The Wanli Emperor Has Arrived 万历驾到 You transmigrate into the body of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, and you'll hear a voice announce: “Emperor Wanli has arrived!” I'm no good at writing introductions. It's simply a story about transmigrating into Wanli's body and becoming emperor. 0Votes181.2kRecs167.5kFans
- 91 The Little Farmer and the Big Star 小农民大明星 After an accident, Li Fan was reborn in a parallel world much like Earth. He lived in the countryside, in a place of babbling streams and little bridges, like a paradise apart from the world. He opened a farm and enjoyed a leisurely rural life. There were all kinds of delicious ingredients here, along with mysterious guardian beasts and all sorts of legends. His farm became famous around the world, drawing crowds of visitors every day. In his spare time, he wrote fairy tales and was hailed as th 0Votes136.6kRecs177.4kFans
- 92 Going Against the Grain in 1997 逆行我的1997 Li Wenxiu has been reborn, and now she has to start all over again. 0Votes108.3kRecs99.4kFans
- 93 A Tough Guy in Showbiz 硬汉的娱乐圈 When the entire entertainment industry was dominated by traffic-driven idols and pretty boys, a tough guy appeared. With godlike acting, he conquered the world. 0Votes97.3kRecs99kFans
- 94 My Daughter Has a System 我的女儿有个系统 The world changed dramatically, and spiritual qi revived. Zhang Xiaomeng: “Dad! Take me up the mountain to watch the meteor shower?” Zhang Chu: “We can watch it from home, so why go up the mountain?” Zhang Xiaomeng: “The meteors are closer up th 0Votes88.6kRecs72.1kFans
- 95 The Revival of Entertainment 文娱复兴 These are the best of times. It all begins on the day I transmigrate, when the original owner's gold-digging girlfriend confesses to me at the graduation ceremony in front of the entire school. I came, I saw, I conquered! I'm Lin Chen, and I speak for myself! 0Votes344.2kRecs269.9kFans
- 96 Reborn to Rule the Internet 重生之网络争霸 Reborn in 2001. The timing is a little awkward. Tencent has been founded, Alibaba has appeared, and Baidu is already making money... So what's the point of being reborn? No worries. Since being reborn is useless, I'll come back and live off a woman instead. But Chen Yu, who only wanted to be a kept man, accidentally ended up unifying the internet. From the author of the completed works Reborn: I Am a Book Maniac, with over 40,000 subscriptions, and I Am an All-Round Superstar, with over 20,000 s 3Votes291.8kRecs218.7kFans
- 97 Chinese Entertainment, 1997 华娱1997 In early 1997, Cao Xuan, who has the memories of a seasoned entertainment writer from the future, appears in Water Margin, the last of CCTV’s Four Great Classical Novels adaptations. The most handsome Ximen Qing in history is born... 2Votes386.2kRecs749.9kFans
- 98 Great Tang Idyll 田园大唐 Rural life in the Great Tang: warm sunshine, golden wheat, and egrets soaring through the sky. Zhang Xiaobao: “I don’t think I’m capable of changing anything major. My idea was simple: improve my family’s living conditions. But things often don’t go the way you expect. While I was working to improve my family’s life, all sorts of things happened. How should I put it? Well... simply put, was it the butterfly effect? No, no, that metaphor sounds too fancy. To put it plainly, I’m a rat dropping tos 0Votes336.7kRecs74.4kFans
- 99 The Han Songs of the Boundless Wind 长风万里尽汉歌 0Votes247.2kRecs120.5kFans
- 100 The Legacy of the Nether River 冥河传承 This is the story of a shut-in who inherits the legacy of Patriarch Minghe, finds the supreme treasure known as the Gate of Wisdom, proves the Dao of immortality, and makes his name known throughout the heavens. The Gate of Wisdom grants its Host infinite inspiration, infinite wisdom, and infinite knowledge. Xiaoshui’s new novel for 2018 is here. I hope all readers will show it their support. 0Votes263.5kRecs151.2kFans
