Novels like I Only Want to Support Myself
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- 151 Rising to Power, Starting in Chinatown 飞扬跋扈，从唐人街开始 At the end of the nineteenth century, Chinese laborers in America had fallen to the status of third-class people. Discrimination against and conflicts with Chinese laborers grew increasingly fierce, and attacks became more frequent. In San Francisco's Chinatown, opium dens and gambling houses stood everywhere, while gangs and associations made the area a chaotic mix of all kinds of people. Until one day, Chen Zhengwei stepped off a ship, his face radiant with a brilliant smile. “I like the smell 9Votes357.9kRecs643.4kFans
- 152 The New Shun, 1730 新顺1730 What would it be like if the dynasty that followed the fall of the Ming were a Han Chinese dynasty? After transmigrating, Liu Yu discovers that he has arrived in Dashun, a dynasty at a turning point in history. He starts out as the son of a duke, with parents, maids, plenty of money, plenty of people, and plenty of connections. With life growing dull, Liu Yu has to find something to do. And so... 14Votes297.3kRecs300.8kFans
- 153 The Demon Hunter and His Little Cottage 狩魔猎人和他的小屋 New book: My Bedroom Connects to a Starship. Come check it out! While engrossed in the world of wizards, Roger unexpectedly transmigrated to a world that was similar to, but not quite, his own. Here, the monsters of legend are real. They disguise themselves among ordinary people and have become part of this world. Starting on a deserted island, Roger begins his career as a monster hunter. Although transmigrating came with a golden finger, what frustrates him is that the cheat belongs not to 0Votes199.9kRecs274.7kFans
- 154 A Battlefield Photographer’s Journal 战地摄影师手札 Using a camera to document war, and a lens to remember history. Wei Ran returns again and again to the battlefields of World War II and even to the Cold War era, taking on a variety of identities. His camera captures countless unknown heroes as well as treasures lost amid the ravages of war. From the blood-soaked battlefields of World War II to the Cold War era under the shadow of nuclear war, countless secrets were buried by time, only to be captured forever on film with the click of his shutte 28Votes782.1kRecs332.4kFans
- 155 The Great Zhou Immortal Official 大周仙吏 After transmigrating into a xianxia world teeming with monsters and demons, Li Mu initially just wants to keep his head down and survive. But then a little fox he rescued suddenly starts talking... This is the story of a modern young man who transmigrates into a xianxia world, slays demons, and fights for justice. 0Votes1MRecs1.2MFans
- 156 Building a System to Read Books 造个系统来读书 A middle-aged man returns to 1998. He can’t remember lottery numbers, can’t trade stocks, knows nothing about business or music, and isn’t much of a writer. How can he turn his life around? The answer: study. This is the story of a middle-aged man returning to his school days and saving himself. This is a reborn-era novel about a warm, everyday life. The System is just a gimmick. … 0Votes145.7kRecs137.2kFans
- 157 When Another Dimension Descends 异度降临时 The stars fall, and all things perish. At this moment, another dimension descends. 0Votes126.1kRecs143.7kFans
- 158 EN The Immortal's Unyielding Seriousness 这个人仙太过正经 A demigod's body, standing shoulder to shoulder with mortals! A proper human immortal, harvesting gods in the wilds of mountains and seas! (Serious synopsis) The sky stretches ninety thousand miles high, and the earth is home to countless kingdoms. The human path is fraught with hardship, while the mountains and seas are nothing but desolate wastes. 8Votes12.6MRecs3.3MFans
- 159 EN Earthlings are Too Ferocious! 地球人实在太凶猛了 It’s not easy for a young seedling to grow, so it needs the care of all you brothers and sisters. This fresh-faced newcomer, Little Ox, humbly asks for your support. I’ll bring the fearless spirit of a newborn calf and work hard, giving it everything I’ve got! Fifty years ago, Longcheng transmigrated to another world. A lone, battle-hardened army raised the banner of Earth’s civilizat 4Votes655.9kRecs813.4kFans
- 160 EN The Unremarkable Senior Brother 平平无奇大师兄 Lu Changsheng was having a hard time. He had transmigrated into an immortal-hero world with the face of a protagonist. His extraordinary presence captivated everyone. Whenever he broke through a cultivation realm, the heavens and earth filled with visions. One poem from him could astonish the scholars of the land. Even casually reciting a few lines from the Dao De Jing, the Zhuangzi, or the Huangting Scripture would bring flowers raining from the sky, rays of light stretching for thousands of mi 0Votes4MRecs4.2MFans
- 161 The Young Grand Secretary 小阁老 Standing before you is: The guardian of the Ming dynasty, the Wanli Emperor's close ally, the beloved son of the Grand Secretary, and the richest man in the world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The hidden power behind thirty years of control over the Ministry of Personnel, the gravedigger of the vassal-state system, the second Yan Shifan in the eyes of the Donglin faction, and a man whom Zhang Juzheng hailed as invincible. Hai Rui's confidant, Xu Wei's patron, Matteo Ricci's spo 26Votes2.5MRecs1.7MFans
- 162 The Great Demon King’s Cherished Guide 大魔王娇养指南 The once-feared Lord Qiansui, a ruthless and heartless figure who dominated the world, has become the spiritual mentor of a little beggar girl. No, she demands a replacement! She has a bright future ahead of her, and her goal is the stars and the sea! [All three volumes of the print edition of Protect the National Preceptor are now available on Tmall, JD.com, Dangdang, and other platforms.] 2Votes1.6MRecs1MFans
- 163 EN One Man Attains the Dao 一人得道 Chen Cuo arrived in the Chen dynasty of the Southern and Northern Dynasties and became a member of the imperial clan. He had thought he would follow the course of history, but unexpectedly, the whole style suddenly went awry. “With qi refinement and cultivation, along with incense offerings and merit, it seems we have no choice but to seek immortality and attain the Dao first.” This is precisely: Beside the willow shade, beneath the pine shadows, straighten your spine and cast aside all worldly 0Votes225.8kRecs265.7kFans
- 164 Beyond the Bubble Era 飞越泡沫时代 A Japanese entertainment-industry novel. From talent agent to entertainment mogul, this is a story about dreams coming true. The author has already completed the million-word classic The Japanese Entertainment Mogul, so you can read with confidence. 22Votes721.2kRecs205.3kFans
- 165 Dragon Raja: The Happy Wind Man 龙族之快乐风男 This is a story about happiness. Jiang Xun transmigrates to the world of Dragon Raja, and after unlocking the League of Legends System, he resolves to turn the tragedy of Dragon Raja around. He wants to take the little monster to see the vast and beautiful world. He wants to see Senior Brother Chu gently rest his head against Xia Mi’s belly. He wants to play StarCraft with Lu Mingfei and Old Tang. He wants to attend Ye Sheng and Aki’s wedding. He wants to bring back all the amazing people the Ol 0Votes13.6kRecs23.5kFans
- 166 The Lazy Fish's Guide to Self-Rescue 咸鱼的自救攻略 Rewritten synopsis after completing the book. This book is about starting a business and documenting history. It’s not about being reborn ten or twenty years in the past; it’s about living in the present. The story runs from January 2018 to May 2021. It began serialization in August 2018 and was completed in June 2020. On April 1, 2020, the story’s timeline officially caught up with reality. The paths of the protagonist, Chu Yuanxi, split between two parallel universes. In 2014, one version reso 0Votes558.6kRecs217.1kFans
- 167 EN The Favored One of the Primordial World 洪荒关系户 Synopsis: Bai Jin was reborn before the Three Pure Ones attained sainthood and was taken as a disciple by Tongtian. Feeling an intense sense of crisis, Bai Jin began charting his own path to survival. He ingratiated himself with his senior uncles, befriended powerful figures, and influenced the great events of the Primordial World bit by bit, weaving a network of connections to protect himself. Along the way, Bai Jin earned countless accolades. Taishang: “Bai Jin possesses great wisdom!” Yuanshi 0Votes225.2kRecs463.9kFans
- 168 Daddy's Kindergarten 奶爸学园 A prizewinning screenwriter inherits a late-night kindergarten. He writes scripts by day and serves as the principal by night, putting on a heartwarming urban light comedy with a group of eccentric, adorable children, witnessing the warmth of everyday life amid laughter and tears. (Daily-life style, heartwarming style, light comedy, adorable children. Completed novels include Literary Life with Adorable Children and Big Brother, You Are Truly Amazing.) 26Votes3.8MRecs517.7kFans
- 169 The Sword Sect’s Unorthodox Branch 剑宗旁门 A young sword sect acolyte who has unexpectedly recovered memories of his past life on Earth is ready to hit the road and go wild! Unfortunately, this world is too cruel. Though he lives in a sword sect, he has no talent for swordsmanship, and in the end can only take up an unorthodox path of cultivation. The Tianlie Sword Sect is famed for its swordsmanship, so naturally, those on unorthodox paths are denied its true teachings. Yet later generations would say: that was the year the Sword Sect w 0Votes199.8kRecs253.5kFans
- 170 This Isn't Entertainment 这不是娱乐 Just burn it all down. I'm tired! 0Votes487.4kRecs335.4kFans
- 171 The Three Kingdoms: Starting by Bluffing Liu Bei 三国从忽悠刘备开始 The new book, The Younger Brother Zhuge Liang, is now underway. It is also a Three Kingdoms story of strategy, and could be considered a spiritual successor. New and returning readers alike are welcome to check it out. Emperor Ling of Han is leasing out official positions at Xiyuan. Should you rent one? Rent it! Of course rent it! Because as long as you happen to rent the final term before Emperor Ling's death, it is equivalent to renting a house until you become the landlord! Rent an official 3Votes391.9kRecs409.2kFans
- 172 The Strongman Who Walked Out of a Psychiatric Hospital 从精神病院走出的强者 Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital is full of talent. Lin Fan: I am absolutely not a psychiatric patient. I’m a perfectly normal person who likes to cultivate. I just touch power outlets, climb high-voltage cabinets, and stand on the rooftop during thunderstorms to perform staff techniques for the heavens. Old Director of Qingshan: Son, let’s talk this out. Don’t do anything rash. Director Li: And you still say you’re not a psychiatric patient? Evil Thing: I’m just passing through. Please don’t eat m 0Votes342.9kRecs569.9kFans
- 173 The Heart of Time 时光之心 Transmigration may offer ambitious people or down-and-out souls weighed down by regret a chance to change their lives and take part in the grand endeavor of “reviving fallen states and continuing extinct lineages.” Yet transmigration also means that while you can ask any number of wives whenever you cannot make up your mind about domestic affairs, you lose the convenience of asking Baidu whenever you cannot decide on matters abroad. No more Marlboro or Hongtashan dangling from your lips, no more 0Votes482.7kRecs583.9kFans
- 174 Tokyo Life Starting with Painting 从绘画开始的东京生活 After transmigrating to Tokyo in 2003, former professional painter Tsukasa Higashino faces just two choices: plagiarize classic Japanese dramas like The Solitary Gourmet and The White Tower, or win the Tokyo Young Artists Award and launch his career as a professional painter. 0Votes268.7kRecs270.6kFans
- 175 Tomorrow's World 明天下 The history of the late Ming was chaotic and turbulent, a history written by people with powerful personalities. Whether they were rebels like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, rulers like the Chongzhen Emperor and Yuan Chonghuan, or turncoats like Wu Sangui and Geng Jingzhong, every one of them had a wealth of stories to tell. It was these remarkable stories that made the late Ming such a grand and tumultuous era, full of twists and turns. To tell this part of history well, we must bring each fig 18Votes5.5MRecs1.8MFans
- 176 The Panda's Leisurely Life 大熊猫的悠闲生活 (A cozy slice-of-life story with no System) After transmigrating into the body of a giant panda, Yuan Da finds himself in a remote mountain valley, while other pandas live pampered lives in zoos. But that's all right: he can occasionally head down the mountain to sample delicious food, livestream, and appear on variety shows. Before he knows it, Yuan Da discovers he's become famous. 0Votes77.3kRecs141.8kFans
- 177 Men and Women, Food and Drink 饮食男女 Eldest Uncle: The funeral arrangements are hard to settle Second Uncle: Holding office and enjoying good food Third Uncle: Careful budgeting Qin Huairu: A pretty face He Yuzhu: Fighting and cooking Lou Xiaoe: Unable to escape the courtyard Once Li Xuewu shows up, the uncles' years of effort go down the drain, and even Silly Zhu wishes he could trade places with him. 654Votes925.6kRecs909kFans
- 178 Myriad Worlds Roll Call 万界点名册 “What will I be like three years from now?” In his university dorm, insomniac Xu Qiji pondered the question. The next morning, at dawn, he got the answer he wanted. 0Votes604.3kRecs493.6kFans
- 179 I Teach Swordsmanship in Tokyo 我在东京教剑道 He transmigrates to Tokyo's Katsushika Ward in 1980 and inherits a dojo. His parents are dead, he has a younger sister and a house, but his savings are almost gone and he has no students. What should he do? Help, answers needed urgently. Forget it. He'll just enjoy himself. Face the wind! 0Votes878.1kRecs829.2kFans
- 180 EN Urban Sword Legend 都市剑说 Li Bai, returned from another world, makes a living exclusively by slaying demons and banishing evil, treating every kind of defiance from the psychological to the physical. In 1972, reborn with an AI, he finds himself in a dead end from the start! Damn this wretched heaven! Let us see how Comrade Lu Mi forcibly carves out a bloody path. 0Votes1.1MRecs279.8kFans
- 181 Xu Yang, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医许阳 This is an incredibly hardcore novel about traditional Chinese medicine! A true novel about traditional Chinese medicine! After a medical accident gets him fired, a gifted young practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine encounters a rather dimwitted System. It sends him back several decades to study under famous doctors of the era, and he gradually grows into a true practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. This book tells the story of orthodox traditional Chinese medicine healing the sic 12Votes848.9kRecs537.2kFans
- 182 It Turns Out the Expert Is Right Beside Me 高人竟在我身边 What's it like to discover on your first day of college that all your roommates are big shots? Hao Yun is probably the best person to answer that question. After being struck by the System of a Hidden Master, he unexpectedly gains the ability to see other people's future potential and discovers that every guy in his dorm is destined to become a future big shot with off-the-charts potential. Why bother working hard, then? Just latch onto someone powerful, right? That's what anyone would think, an 0Votes398.2kRecs325.1kFans
- 183 The Rogue 顽贼 The second year of Chongzhen, Great Ming Empire. The once-powerful empire stood on the verge of collapse. Within its borders, a courier from Yinchuan raised his arm and took up arms, splintering the realm. Beyond them, the new ruler of Jianzhou waged war in every direction, leading his forces through the passes. Amid the drought that swept across Shaanxi, Liu Chengzong strode across the parched, thousand-mile wasteland, head held high. 20Votes465.9kRecs258.7kFans
- 184 The Great Power's Warhawk 大国战隼 [Top work on the 2020 Chinese Online Literature Influence Rankings] “I can get to Guam with one stomp on the gas. Believe it or not!” Other people burn fuel flying planes. Li Zhan burns through engines! 0Votes758kRecs443.4kFans
- 185 EN I Can't Die, So I Pretend to Be a Vampire 不死的我只好假扮血族 Fang Cheng had his head chopped off. His heart was pierced. His mouth was stuffed full of garlic. He was dragged into the sunlight and left to burn. His furious enemies hacked him to pieces. Fang Cheng came back to life and spread his hands toward his enemies. “I'll level with you. I'm not actually a vampire!” The crowd roared, “Like we'd believe a word you say!” 5Votes184.9kRecs946.4kFans
- 186 EN I Became the New Game Plus Boss 我成了二周目BOSS Whenever he falls asleep, he finds himself inhabiting the New Game+ boss of a certain video game. He is the sleeping god of R'lyeh beneath the sea, an Old One in the game, and the lord of dreams that drive people mad. As the game grows more popular, more and more fanatical believers call out his name. Every time Kemon wakes up, there are more strange things in his room. As an unboxing and review video creator, this often gives him a headache. (Unboxing reviews and sacrificial builds in the e 0Votes121.4kRecs237.6kFans
- 187 Golden Summoner 黄金召唤师 This is a world ruled by summoners, where they are the brightest stars on the central stage. As the mysterious higher world comes within reach, and the glory and memories of Chinese civilization become reality, the thrilling tale of the summoners who arrive in the Great Yan Empire begins... 3Votes1MRecs697.3kFans
- 188 My Movie-Star Husband Is a Stay-at-Home Dad 我家影帝是奶爸 A movie emperor transmigrates to a parallel world, and overnight gains two new roles in life. Being a dad isn’t easy, and being a brother-in-law is even harder. To give them a different kind of life, Li Bai says, “Why not become an all-around dad?” His million-word completed novel, The Revered Healing Hand, is already available. 0Votes685.5kRecs18.9kFans
- 189 The British Civil Servant 大英公务员 The Second World War, which engulfed the entire world, was entering its final stages, but the decline of the British Empire had only just begun. The United States and the Soviet Union looked forward to a glorious future, knowing that the fallen aristocracy was no longer an obstacle. “I do not agree with their ideas, but dismantling British India first is not entirely a bad thing.” 0Votes566.4kRecs426.2kFans
- 190 EN World of Gods 众神世界 On Mount Olympus, at the center of the world, Zeus, king of the gods, gripped his thunderbolt spear and gazed upon the realms with a smile. The gods stood like a forest before him. In the silver hall of the north, Odin sat upon the highest throne, holding the spear of the heavens as he looked down upon the world. Endless snowstorms filled his eyes. By the Nile in the south, Amun-Ra, at the helm of the solar barque, turned his gaze toward the Aegean Sea. Mountains of bones lay beneath his feet. I 2Votes1.3MRecs500.3kFans
- 191 Starting in Naruto as the Mastermind Behind the Scenes 从火影开始做幕后黑手 In Konoha Year 56, two new members join the Akatsuki. One is Uchiha Itachi, and the other is Uehara Naraku. He’s an award-winning actor. He’s ridiculously overpowered. Please check out and support the new book, From Naruto Onward, I’ll Be a Wage Earner! [Naruto Arc (Complete)] [One Piece Arc (Complete)] [Overlord Arc (Complete)] [Bleach Arc (Complete)] [Marvel Arc (Complete)] 5Votes342.1kRecs644.4kFans
- 192 I Really Am an Intern Doctor 我真是实习医生 “I really am just an intern doctor! My face is just a little dark.” Difficult cases? Emergency rescues? Relax, that’s just my everyday life. This is the story of a rather unlucky young doctor who is forced to race ahead on the road to healing the sick and saving lives~ 0Votes521.5kRecs280.6kFans
- 193 Taiyi 太乙 They set jade seats for the assembled immortals and burn incense in the Taiyi Palace. … At the decisive moment in the collision and devouring of two universes, Ye Jiangchuan arrived here. After transmigrating to this place, he often finds himself in a small tavern that changes in countless ways. The tavern seems to take on endless forms: sometimes an ancient tavern in the East, sometimes a bar in a modern city, sometimes a mechanical inn from the future... Heroes, dwarves, evil spirits, mechani 0Votes981.4kRecs795.2kFans
- 194 Immortal Destiny at Lanruo Temple 兰若仙缘 New book, Subduing the Dragon. You’re welcome to give it a read! A thousand-year-old tree sways in the wind; a ten-thousand-year-old black mountain lies silent. Withered bones build the Buddhist temple; blood stains the imperial city. Practice Buddhist arts, train with Shushan swords, and command the underworld. At the ancient Lanruo Temple, my dharma name is Wusheng. I don’t beg for alms; I only deliver souls! 0Votes241.3kRecs203.8kFans
- 195 Exploiting Hollywood, 1980 剥削好莱坞1980 Hollywood has come up with plenty of formulas... What makes a movie a hit? And yet plenty of big-budget films that follow the formula still bomb at the box office. Ronald Lee transmigrates to Hollywood in the 1980s. Can he discover the secret to making a hit movie? After all, he can dream about scenes from movies he watched in his previous life... His knack for making box-office hits and helping actors win awards brings Ronald plenty of friends, enemies, and beautiful women... Let the author tak 3Votes484.8kRecs199.1kFans
- 196 Honey, Please Behave 老婆请安分 I lived carefully, afraid the butterfly effect would make me lose you. … … This is a story about searching. P.S. One female lead, a slice-of-life story [The comic adaptation of Please Keep Things in Order, Honey is now available on multiple platforms. Please check it out!] 20Votes160.5kRecs483.4kFans
- 197 Return to Song Times 宋时归 A legend. An adventure. Once again, a thoroughly satisfying alternate-history novel. Look forward to Angel Oscar’s latest offering for 2010. Officially serialized on January 1, 2010. 4Votes826.1kRecs396.2kFans
- 198 Eighteen Years of Legendary Waves 传奇浪潮十八年 [Winner of the Fifth Network Literature Competition for Realistic Themes] After 2000, the rise of online games brought countless legendary figures and dreams to China’s internet. An eighteen-year gold rush. The protagonist, Su Qingyue, leaves a small southern city for Pingjing alone. Starting out as an ordinary department manager, he endures cold shoulders as well as love and hatred, burning incense and kowtowing, and severing ties with former allies. Treading on thin ice and constantly on edge, 1Votes3.7MRecs767.4kFans
- 199 I Have a Home in 1982 我在1982有个家 Wang Yi gets a key. Open a door in 2022, and it leads to 1982. Open a door in 1982, and it takes him back to 2022. Two vastly different eras lie before him: Plentiful food, advanced industrial products, miracle medicines, and an explosion of information: this is 2022. Simple, honest customs, abundant wild resources, forgotten antiques, and treasures of a bygone age: this is 1982. Traveling between these two eras, Wang Yi has no grand ambitions. He just wants to enjoy a comfortable, fulfilling li 3Votes659.1kRecs510.5kFans
- 200 Tianlu Star Is Chatting Again Today 天禄星今天又在水群 In the Primordial World, I am Tian Lu, a Star Lord and one of the 48,000 malevolent stars. I'm an old slacker. 1Votes105.8kRecs183.7kFans
