Novels like A Guide to the Daily Life of an Idler
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- 1 A Reborn Life as Beautiful as Blossoms 重生之繁花似水 Also known as "Back to 2003: You Think I’m Going to Date a Few Girls, but I’m Actually Building My Own Tech Empire" After a car accident, Sheng Tang returns to 2003. He planned to find his first love and rekindle their romance, but instead, he finds himself surrounded by one dazzling temptation after another... [The author has already completed a 2.6-million-character novel. Read with confidence!] 0Votes16.7kRecs92.6kFans
- 2 Even After Public Humiliation, I Still Have to Date 社死的我也要谈恋爱 As a cheat, is there anything wrong with how I handle matters of the heart? No, there's nothing wrong. My heart is shattered into pieces, and every piece loves the same person. That's not unreasonable, right? Not at all. The capable should come out on top, and the capable should do more. New novel: My Chuuni Diary Has Been Exposed. Please give it a read! 0Votes19.5kRecs98.3kFans
- 3 Across the Worlds, Starting with Blossoms in the Golden Age 诸天从流金岁月开始 Who would have thought that Yuan Xudong, an ordinary young man who stayed up late binge-watching dramas, would accidentally transmigrate into the worlds of TV shows and films, bringing along a System for winning over female leads? From then on, he embarked on a one-way path of seduction. This novel is also known as "The Road to Becoming the Richest Man Begins with Winning Over the Female Leads". The story takes place in a parallel universe and has nothing to do with the real world. The transmigr 0Votes51.6kRecs141.6kFans
- 4 The Winds of War 骑砍战争之风 The immortal gods fell in the twilight, and the civilizations of elven magic and gnomish technology vanished into the long river of history. Millions of years passed. As the tides of fate surged once more, these great powers of old, not quite dead, opened their eyes again in the abyss, greedily watching a world teeming with life. On that very day, Rodhart, a newcomer from another world, became a frontier noble. He faced the tribes of the wilderness, thwarted the schemes of the imperial aristocra 0Votes66.2kRecs108.1kFans
- 5 I'm Not That Kind of Rich Second Generation 我不是那种富二代 Wu Ye had three wishes in this life. First, buy his dad's company and see how he reacts. Second, find a good wife, someone he really likes, someone he loves with all his heart. Third, before he dies, he hopes he might get to see what a cheat is actually like. Wu Ye dreamed of a peaceful life, enjoying the everyday comforts of the world. A wife by his side, friends in his life, a few adorable kids, 0Votes89.7kRecs384.6kFans
- 6 I Killed Cao Cao from the Start 开局就杀了曹操 (The protagonist starts out with the might of a legendary overlord.) At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, Cao Cao fails to assassinate Dong Zhuo, presents him with the Seven-Star Sword, then flees Luoyang alone... On the way, he stops at his uncle Lü Boshe’s home. Lü Boshe goes out to buy wine and has his family slaughter a pig to treat their guests. Hearing the sound of a knife being sharpened, Cao Cao thinks they mean to kill him, so he and Chen Gong go on a killing spree... Liu Cheng, ca 0Votes47.3kRecs449.6kFans
- 7 The Grandmaster of the Siheyuan 四合院里的大国宗师 Gao Zhendong transmigrates into the world of "The Courtyard". There, he is a true son of the people: strong and healthy, handsome, a veteran with a distinguished military record, university-educated, technically skilled, financially secure, and backed by a System. He has the knowledge from his previous life before transmigrating, supplies guaranteed by the System, and occasional flashes of future wisdom from lucky draws. He doesn’t want to spend his days scheming over trivial matters and pocket 19Votes180.9kRecs480.7kFans
- 8 The Day I Secretly Married a Superstar 我和大明星闪婚的日子 At this point, I’m the turd in the eyes of the public, a sleazy lecher in the eyes of my fans, and a demon king in the eyes of couch potatoes. Everyone wants to be the hero who defeats the demon king and saves the goddess. What can I do? She’s the one who asked me to marry her. Am I supposed to turn her down? That would be so rude! My new book, What’s Better Than Becoming a Star? Ascending to Immortality!, is now online. 0Votes117kRecs314.3kFans
- 9 Becoming a Farmer in an Ordinary World 从平凡的世界开始当农民 After waking up, he finds himself as Wang Manyin, the notorious wastrel from The Ordinary World, with his wedding to Lanhua coming up soon. Since he is here, he might as well settle in. He resolves to live a different kind of life in this thriving era… 0Votes41.3kRecs140kFans
- 10 Striving for the Third Generation 拼到第三代 New Book: The Landlord in North America … Given a second life. Standing on the shoulders of those who came before, he rides the waves at the turn of the century. He goes where he wants to go, becomes who he wants to be, and fulfills the dreams he once had. This is an everyday story of gentle sunshine and brilliant youth. 0Votes116.1kRecs199.1kFans
- 11 Back in the Past as a Rich Man 回到过去当富翁 Zheng Shan transmigrated and inherited a fortune worth billions from his American great-uncle. After living in America for three years, Zheng Shan ultimately chose to return to China, to a land that was just beginning to rise from the ashes. Every day, he walks his dog, plays with his birds, drinks and chats, and happily enjoys the quiet life he loves. 5Votes95.8kRecs300.9kFans
- 12 I'm the Master of Romance 我就是情圣 Born under the red flag and raised in New China, Chu Wencai is an ambitious young man with all the right values. A traditional sort of guy, Chu Wencai believes love means being faithful to each other, understanding one another, and supporting each other. So he tells his girlfriend: “Of course I love you.” [The Seven Deadly Sins series: Lust. Not a wish-fulfillment story] 3Votes17.5kRecs90.8kFans
- 13 I Want to Work Hard Too! 我也想努力啊！ [A city novel for bachelors looking to find love, blending romance, business, and entertainment. Don’t miss this urban tale in 2024!] To his utter astonishment, Zhao Mingyang, a lifelong bachelor on the brink of taking his company public and reaching the peak of his life, is reborn. Having lived two lives and reached a crossroads, Zhao Mingyang decides to change the direction of his efforts this time around. 0Votes72kRecs248.2kFans
- 14 Add One More, I’m Not Very Good at This 加一个，我不太会打 At the turn of the century, the OK combination swept all before them, the Pistons' blue-collar squad was invincible, the Spurs won every odd-numbered year, and the Suns played fast-paced basketball. The basketball world was a hundred schools of thought contending. Li Ang smiled faintly and looked at all the big brothers: "Mind if I join? I'm not very good at playing~" It's just that this kind of "playing" is a little improper... 3Votes231.1kRecs577.2kFans
- 15 Lucky Every Day 天天中奖 Jiang Fan is reborn, and his eyes have undergone some changes. He can now see certain things from the future. 0Votes179.6kRecs404.1kFans
- 16 Becoming a Big Shot After Quitting My Job 不去上班后逆袭成大佬 Trading with cheats, turning a small investment into a fortune! When the right conditions are met, even a bottle of mineral water can be worth a fortune. Trade with the past to obtain ginseng, gold, and all kinds of treasures. Trade with the future to obtain all kinds of advanced technology and information, from medicine and new batteries to nuclear fusion, semiconductors, and space cities. Build a technological empire, transform the energy sector, lead the trends of the age, and dominate the wo 0Votes138.8kRecs239.1kFans
- 17 An Ordinary Vampire's Life 日常系血族 What should you keep in mind as a vampire? Ahem... Obey the law and love life! This is a story about the everyday life of a vampire. 1Votes73.4kRecs231.3kFans
- 18 Hollywood in the Making 好莱坞绘制 “Film noir? Yes! Those extreme cinephiles say my work is always full of crime, violence, and death, with sadistic, explicit scenes, protagonists who are both good and evil, and anxiety and unease as its central emotions. It always revolves around greed and deceit, ending in death or destruction. But these things aren’t found only in my films. They reveal the dark side we all share as human beings!”--- 0Votes61.1kRecs137.7kFans
- 19 EN Naruto Birdcage 限制级火影 The day the cage was broken, the caged bird could finally soar through the sky. Freedom tasted wonderful, but Hinata Shin wanted to build a cage around the world. Wherever the sun shines, who would dare not obey? Original title: Sunlit Konoha 0Votes60.9kRecs400kFans
- 20 A Female Professor's Everyday Boyfriend 女教授的日常小男友 Ji had gotten drunk twice in his life. Both times, he somehow wound up in the mysterious women’s restroom, and both times the same woman beat him to a pulp. With over 3,000 fan points, you can ask a group moderator to add you to the full-subscription group. 1Votes111.7kRecs364.4kFans
- 21 My Senior Schoolmate Knows Magic 我的学姐会魔法 This is a world where science and magic coexist. Here, some pursue powerful magic, while others seek eternal truth. A science prodigy who transmigrated from another world starts out as a humble librarian. With magic in his left hand and truth in his right, he kicks open the gates to the new century. Some call him a pioneer of magic, while others say he is the founder of science. Others describe him this way. In the new century, Blair is a symbol of evil. 0Votes255.7kRecs211.8kFans
- 22 Loading a Save from 2013 读档2013 Back then: BAT ruled the field as a triumvirate, while JD watched hungrily from the sidelines. Luo Yonghao was sharpening his hammer, and Jia Yueting was at the height of his power. Lei Jun was struggling to get started, while Wang Xing founded Meituan. Huang Zheng gazed longingly across the ocean, and Zhang Yiming was restless and dissatisfied. The internet was in turmoil, and real estate was a battleground for rival powers. Cloud computing was just dawning, and 4G coverage had spread across th 0Votes148.6kRecs132.3kFans
- 23 Return to 2008 重返2008年 A train carried Li Da back to his high school days in 2008. That year, the girl beside him had a beautiful smile, his bunkmate snored like thunder, and the teacher at the podium said this was the worst class he had ever taught. That year, they were young, and life was peaceful. 0Votes110.3kRecs234.7kFans
- 24 Chasing the Light Through Darkness 黑暗逐光者 (Important: This is not a self-indulgent chuuni fantasy or an invincible power fantasy! Aimed at seasoned readers. If you want a protagonist who does whatever he wants and slaughters everyone in sight, this isn't for you.) Is having superpowers really a blessing? Would you choose to become a masked hero who fights evil and upholds justice, or live an ordinary, unremarkable life? Set in a parallel world in the 2030s, this is a story about a boy who keeps growing, learning to accept himself and so 0Votes138.6kRecs215.3kFans
- 25 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
- 26 Starting with Chips in 1991 1991从芯开始 Su Yuanshan, chief architect at Haixin, was reborn in 1991. Back when AMD was still surviving by copying Intel, he began laying the groundwork with EDA, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Arrangement. He would give the domestic semiconductor industry a whole new lease on life. A great nation's rise begins with chips! A new novel is underway: Reborn in '99: Starting Out as a Tutor to a Top Student 2Votes217.4kRecs302.5kFans
- 27 Literary Genius: This Kid Was Born Smart 文豪：这孩子打小就聪明 [Campus novel about literary copying plus a lighthearted daily life] "You fail math, physics, and chemistry, so getting into college will be difficult. Look at the kid next door, Xiao Lu. He was smart from childhood. His math, physics, and chemistry were poor too, yet he still got into Peking University after taking some Beipei Cup recommendation exam. Why don't you give it a try?" "Mom, Gu Lu is a famous author. He wrote all those bestselling books, like Flatland, The Miracles of the Namiya Gen 3Votes156.4kRecs562kFans
- 28 Reborn as a Financial Tycoon 重生之金融巨头 [The new book Reborn in 2013: Super Technology Empire is out. It's a cutting-edge tech startup story with no System. The protagonist is a genius, and the book has three major arcs: Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe.] In battles of capital fought without bloodshed, plain words can become warriors in steel helmets and armor, while rules mastered by heart can turn into an arsenal of weapons wielded with ease. Who knew a war with neither gunpowder nor cold weapons could be so thrilling… Put 0Votes248.7kRecs387.5kFans
- 29 Wandering the World of Myriad Heavens 人在诸天，浪迹天涯 A Myriad Heavens crossover featuring a mix of film and TV worlds. The first world is a little long, and the story doesn't follow the original plot. Same old rules. 0Votes109.6kRecs189.9kFans
- 30 The Immortal Maiden Is Fierce 仙子很凶 From the moment he was born, Zuo Lingquan had everything an ordinary person could hope for. A son of a prestigious family, peerlessly handsome, fabulously wealthy... But as soon as he was old enough to toddle, he discovered that this world wasn't made for ordinary people. Demons and spirits, soaring through the air, the path to eternal life... It was only natural that Zuo Lingquan would set out in pursuit of immortality. A master once said: The Nine Regions are wild and vast; the Great Void leav 14Votes408.6kRecs914.6kFans
- 31 I Really Don't Want to Fight the Gods 我真不想跟神仙打架 Back in the 1990s, that innocent era when gods clashed, Jing Xiaoqiang puts his peerless instincts and voice, along with his unflappable, couldn't-care-less attitude, to work as a top-tier arts professional. He clocks in, takes the stage, clocks out. Worship and glory in the music world? To hell with all that. 5Votes1.5MRecs460kFans
- 32 My Ming Dynasty Is Rich in Martial Virtue, but I Choose Cultural Victory 我大明武德充沛但选择文化胜利 [A 19th-century Great Ming restoration novel] Also known as The Founding Father of Reverse Conquest Theory, the True Ruler of the Americas, Savior of the Yin People, Nightmare of Europe, Supreme Leader of Eastern Civilization, Emperor of the Fourth Great Ming Empire, Founder of the Five Splendors Alliance, Greatest Thinker, Educator, and Inventor of the Nineteenth Century, Dream Lover of 300 Million Girls, Perpetual Box Office Record Holder in Film History, Paragon of Every Virtue, the Greatest 1Votes189.8kRecs285.1kFans
- 33 Back to My Boyhood 回档少年时 12Votes404.3kRecs506.1kFans
- 34 The Scarlet Hero 赤侠 “Brother Wei, you live and study out here all by yourself. How did you manage to make such a feast? Could it be... that you’re hiding a beauty in your cottage?” “Huh? Didn’t you send someone to bring it over every day, Brother Chen?” “Did I?” “Wasn’t that you?” “Perhaps I gave the order to my servant and then forgot about it.” After a few rounds of drinks, Wei Hao saw his guest out. The next day, he shouldered his farm tools and pretended to head for the fields. Halfway there, he turned back hom 2Votes294.5kRecs409.8kFans
- 35 A Great Nation's Technology 大国科技 A delivery from the future set Ye Zhou on the path to making his country a technological superpower. With a technology-life simulator in hand, he worked on everything from chips, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence to antimatter fuel and space engines... One future technology after another was brought into the present, and with his own efforts, he propelled the technological progress of the entire world. [Chip Industry Crisis scenario simulation complete] [Completion: 100%] [Rewar 3Votes259.8kRecs836.8kFans
- 36 Jingming 靖明 The Ming Dynasty was on the verge of ruin. The Forbidden City, completed just a hundred years earlier, welcomed a new master, while Yang Tinghe often reflected through tears: What kind of monster did I choose? Once Jiajing stopped wasting his intelligence on cultivating immortality, a wise ruler took the throne and fierce ministers filled the court. The might of the sovereign and father spread far across the seas! 0Votes183.3kRecs621.2kFans
- 37 This Movie Star Wants More Money 这个影帝要加钱 Transmigrating from the Ming dynasty to the year 2000, Ding Xiu can only live a different kind of life this time around. Director: I hear you're good in a fight. I have a role I'd like you to take. It's very difficult. Ding Xiu: Pay me more and it's fine. Director: Actually, I'm hiring you just as insurance. We may not even need you. Ding Xiu: That's not my concern. If you hire me, you have to pay me. Not a single penny less... P.S. New book: The Unscientific Movie Emperor. Feel free to check it 0Votes226kRecs851.8kFans
- 38 EN My Girlfriend Is an UP Creator 我女友是up主 In a dimly lit movie theater. The girl kept her eyes tightly shut and spoke to the boy beside her in a trembling voice: “Chen Wen, I’ve liked you for a long time. Will you let me be your girlfriend?” After a long while, she still hadn’t gotten a reply. Nervously, she opened her eyes, only to see Chen Wen looking around for something. “W-what are you doing?” “Uh…” Chen Wen said blankly. “ 5Votes154kRecs465.1kFans
- 39 EN Reborn 99 Days Before the College Entrance Exam 重生高考前99天 Chen Zhe, a provincial civil servant, unexpectedly returns to the year he was in his final year of high school. Once a wooden, shy student who blushed whenever he spoke to a girl and knew nothing but studying, he suddenly becomes adept at handling people and situations, always saying and doing just the right thing. Not only does he change the course of his life, he also draws more and more attention from girls. Girl: Chen Zhe, what are your strong points? Chen Zhe: I’m honest, and I don’t talk m 4.3kVotes2.7MRecs4.6MFans
- 40 As a Reborn Man, I Just Want to Focus on Studying 重生的我只想专心学习 “I like you…” “I'm sorry. We're still young, and our job right now is to study.” [Everyday Life] [Heartwarming] [Positive] [Upright Values] [Calm but Never Dull] [Intelligent Characters] 1Votes127.8kRecs673kFans
- 41 The Heir Apparent Is Fierce 世子很凶 The world is like a chessboard, and people are its pieces. Court intrigue, the grudges and passions of the martial world, the joys and sorrows of the common folk: all are pieces on the board, linked together and clashing until sparks fly. During the Zhaohong era, rumors spread that a vassal prince coveted the dragon throne in the Golden Hall. The emperor summoned the heirs of the various vassal princes to the capital to study, but in truth he was holding them hostage. As the heir to Prince Su, X 13Votes594.8kRecs1.8MFans
- 42 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
- 43 Reborn in the Great Era of 1993 重生大时代之1993 The story of Zhang Xuan, who becomes a literary giant after being reborn. 41Votes460.5kRecs1.3MFans
- 44 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
- 45 Generation Z Artist Z世代艺术家 From Taking Down Public Intellectuals to Conquering the Entertainment Industry A Gen Z online troll born in 2005 is reborn in 1998. He has no rose-tinted view of this era, and it leaves him feeling utterly suffocated. The crude picture quality of TV and films, the eye-searing special effects, costumes like scraps of cloth, makeup that looks like a joke, and a filming philosophy of “good enough is good enough”... Men and women, directors and producers, every last one of them is garbage. The young 1.5kVotes1.3MRecs870.9kFans
- 46 I Haven't Been a Big Shot for Many Years 我已不做大佬好多年 This is a story about a dream long gone, and a return to the eighties in a dream. It’s not about fighting and killing. It’s about human relationships and the ways of the world. My name, Zhang Guobin! I haven’t been a big shot for many years. 2Votes536.5kRecs1MFans
- 47 The Ordinary Life of Ordinary Humans 平常人类的平凡生活 This book is addictive. You can't read it at night, at work, while eating, or while walking. You can only sneak a look when you're alone. He Sihai, known as He Dali, is good at farming, hauling bricks, bragging, running a stall, saving money, and raising peaches. This is simply the “ordinary” life story of an “ordinary person.” It's a story about helping the dead fulfill th 5Votes817.3kRecs693.2kFans
- 48 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
- 49 All-World Arena: I Choose Zhang Sanfeng from the Start 万界竞技，开局我选张三丰 Come on, the title is already this straightforward. Do you really need a synopsis? Anyway, it’s all about the myriad worlds, the apocalypse, invasions through transmigration, and so on. You know the drill. Brought to you by Feizhi. The protagonist’s a stand-up guy, guaranteed! Hope you enjoy it! The author has completed Unlimited Mythology, Mythic Primordial Species, Summoning the Big Shots, and Planting the Heart Demon Dao. If you like those, feel free to check them out. Reader groups: VIP grou 0Votes209.6kRecs347.1kFans
- 50 The Top Student's Japanese Girlfriend 学霸的日本女友 Rika Asaba, a beautiful exchange student from Japan, was placed in my home by her father. I was honored with the job of being her guide to life in China. As we spent time together, I discovered that she had all sorts of secrets... She always got lost when she went out, curled up into a ball when she slept, always held her cup with both hands when drinking water, was insanely devoted to claw machines, and was determined to work hard and buy a home of her own... There’s no way I’d fall for a girl 5Votes189.4kRecs448.8kFans
