Novels like I'm a Director, and I'm Not That Bad
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as I'm a Director, and I'm Not That Bad, best match first.
- 101 I'm Not a Trainer 我可不是训练师 This world is home to countless wondrous creatures, all of which can become pet beasts. Humans who contract with, raise, and command pet beasts are known as trainers. After transmigrating here, Luo He sets off on a journey to become the world's strongest trainer… Except that's not what happens. In truth, this is an everyday tale of a chef who meets pet beasts through his cooking, raises pets, tends a farm, and makes delicious food. Luo He: “I was born to cook.” “I'm no trainer.” … A modern-day 1Votes87.5kRecs231kFans
- 102 Literary Titan 1983 文豪1983 (A reborn literary master's story, no System. Every work is interpreted and adapted to fit its era.) Sixty-year-old Yu Qie sat there, gazing fondly at the reflection of his twenty-year-old self in his eyes. Back then, he had just submitted his first novel and was hailed as a rising star in the literary world. Now he was famous throughout the world, the conscience of the late twentieth century and the final pinnacle of human literature. The Akutagawa Prize, the Mao Dun Literature Prize, the Kafka 67Votes89.2kRecs202.8kFans
- 103 Unrivaled Treasure Appraisal 鉴宝无双 In the world of antiques, discernment is everything. He, however, takes a path all his own. A seemingly chance encounter with a little white dog sets him on the road to collecting antiques and treasures. But is it really a dog? And is it connected to the Nine Tripod Cauldrons, the legendary treasures that have lain dormant for two thousand years? 0Votes131.4kRecs82.5kFans
- 104 This Actor Has a Big Problem 这个演员有大问题 Reporter: Mr. Luo, why does something always go wrong in the works you film? Luo Zihang: ...I'm just an actor. You should ask the director and screenwriter. Screenwriter: Don't look at me. The director told me to write it that way. Director: Don't look at me. The producer told me to shoot it that way. Producer: Don't look at me. The investors told me to change it that way. Investor: I... I... I dunno... ┑(￣Д￣)┍ 0Votes30.9kRecs89.9kFans
- 105 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
- 106 Shadows Over the Skies 谍影凌云 A makeup artist from a later era transmigrates into the past and absorbs the memories of two people. While tracking down Japanese spies, dismantling countless spy organizations, and capturing spy after spy, Chu Lingyun also disguises himself as a Japanese man, infiltrates enemy ranks to gather intelligence, and maneuvers among Japan’s elite. In that turbulent era, Chu Lingyun uses his wit and intelligence to contribute to his country’s struggle and earn achievements that will never be forgotten. 4Votes21.7MRecs685.1kFans
- 107 What Do You Mean, a Hexagonal Jungler? 什么叫六边形打野啊 [A League of Legends esports novel] Teamfighting, ganking, vision, mechanics, game sense, champion pool... He maxes out every stat! Gu Xing shows through his pro career what it means to be a true six-sided jungler! … At eighteen, Gu Xing unexpectedly discovers his unique talent. He had only planned to use his summer break to earn some spending money and ease his family’s financial burden, but by sheer chance, he plunges headfirst into the 2016 LPL. Within the league, EDG dominates all comers, R 8Votes362.4kRecs1.4MFans
- 108 Unemployed from the Start, I Bring the Queen of Pop Back 开局失业，我让歌坛大魔王回归 Jiang Yang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a graduate of a lousy college. He gets married right after graduation and seems to reach the peak of life, only to achieve nothing, end up penniless, and start out unemployed. Just as he despairs, with only one skill to his name, his wife lifts his chin and says, “I'll take care of you.” She takes off her glasses, and the great demon king who once made the music scene tremble is back. Years later... As Jiang Yang watches Chinese-language e 19Votes497.2kRecs532.9kFans
- 109 The Unorthodox Three Kingdoms 非正常三国 The upheaval in heaven and earth hundreds of years ago did not completely change history, but it did send history down a strange new path. The intertwining of destiny and innate divine powers had made this Three Kingdoms era anything but normal. How could one forge a path of one’s own in an age filled with powerful figures? Especially after becoming Lu Bu’s son-in-law, Chu Nan felt that path had grown even harder to walk… 0Votes153.7kRecs376.9kFans
- 110 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
- 111 Period: Starting as a Rickshaw Driver 年代：从人力车夫开始 Feng Baoliang transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes a rickshaw puller, running through the streets and alleys of the city of Beijing. He... witnesses the luxurious mansions of the Jin family... the rise and fall of Liulichang, the changing fortunes of the Eight Great Houses, and the joys and sorrows of life in the crowded courtyard compounds. 0Votes425.3kRecs36.7kFans
- 112 Wuxia: A Full Sixty Years of Internal Energy from the Start! 武侠：开局获得一甲子内力！ In a world torn by war, the jianghu is in turmoil. Outlaws flout the law, warlords leave fields strewn with the dead, and the demonic sects wreak havoc on the people. Jiang Ran transmigrates into this world and awakens the Bounty Hunter System. From that day on, he enters the jianghu with a blade in hand. At the peak of the storm, heroes gather. An unrivaled master of the blade bursts onto the scene, conquering every corner of the land! Wherever his blade points, his gaze is cold and sharp: “Let 13Votes100.4kRecs620.5kFans
- 113 Chinese Showbiz: I Was Reborn, Yet They Still Make Me Play the Bad Boy 华娱：重生了，还逼我做渣男啊 (In two years, this went from 300 to an average of 10,000 subscriptions. A very slow-burn, serious story about an actor. The scumbag stuff is all just a joke :) A stunning internet celebrity with tens of millions of fans is reborn in 2004. Good news: He’s twenty years younger. Bad news: There’s no System. Good news: He’s just started his final year of high school. Bad news: He scored 351 on the placement exam. Good news: His family is pretty rich. Bad news: A financial crisis is coming. So… 1.4kVotes186.6kRecs607.3kFans
- 114 EN Rebirth in 1981: Hunting and Fishing in the Northwest 重生八一渔猎西北 Li Long, carrying many regrets from his previous life, was reborn in 1981. That year, the land hadn't yet been divided among the households. He was still unmarried, his older brother hadn't died in a fall because of him, his sister-in-law didn't yet despise him, and his nephew and niece were growing up healthy. The root cause of all the troubles that would plague the future hadn't happened yet. There was still 96Votes552.9kRecs1.6MFans
- 115 Wanli Protects the Ming 万历佑明 Zhu Yijun: I am the Wanli Emperor. In this life, I have decided not to neglect the affairs of state! I will safeguard the Great Ming, live up to my teacher, and prove worthy of the formidable imperial authority entrusted to me! 1Votes45.9kRecs222kFans
- 116 The Three Kingdoms: I Begin by Riding Alone into Jingzhou 三国从单骑入荆州开始 “A son should be like Sun Zhongmou. Liu Jingsheng’s sons are no better than pigs and dogs.” In the first year of Chuping, Liu Qi, whom Cao Cao had called a pig-dog, stood outside the gates of Yicheng and entered Jingzhou on his father Liu Biao’s behalf. How can I avoid being a pig-dog of a son? A good son takes on his father’s burdens. Riding alone into Yicheng to settle matters with the clans is too dangerous. I’ll go in my father’s place. Dealing with Jingzhou’s internal and external troubles 0Votes105.8kRecs209.4kFans
- 117 Color Collection System 彩色收集系统 Reborn in a parallel world in 2065, he sets out to collect life's achievements. Black: Heart-wrenching White: An ordinary life Blue: Inspiring Silver: A crossroads in life Gold: Glorious years Rainbow: ??? 1Votes28kRecs52.8kFans
- 118 My Secret Crush on My White Moonlight Became My Blind Date 暗恋白月光竟然成了我的相亲对象 Ten years ago, when faced with the girl he secretly loved, Su Ye chose to give up because he lacked confidence. But who could have imagined that one day she would become his blind date! Love is a game for the brave. This time, Su Ye doesn't want to be a coward! P.S. This is a sweet romance about a philosophy professor and a superstar, with plenty of philosophical debate. The title leaves a lot to be desired, so feel free to skip straight to the story. 0Votes22.1kRecs151.2kFans
- 119 Starting Out as a Video Creator 从UP主开始 The story of a mean old slacker who never does anything useful. 2Votes66.3kRecs39.8kFans
- 120 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
- 121 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
- 122 The World Has Entered the Great Flood Era 全球进入大洪水时代 Earth was suddenly surrounded by a tsunami of unknown origin. Its powerful floodwaters made mountains tremble amid the waves and the land groan as it underwent tremendous change... With thunderous force, the flood roared toward the land, swallowing cities, valleys, and every living thing on Earth. 1Votes191.1kRecs805.2kFans
- 123 This Player Is Deeply Sinful 这个选手罪孽深重 Li Nian, who had known nothing but disappointment in esports in his past life, is unexpectedly reborn and returns to Season 4. That year, WE fell just one step short of making it to Worlds. That year, Samsung's two powerhouse teams stood side by side, both aiming for the world championship. That year, clubs across China began recruiting Korean imports, ushering in the first era of Korean players in the LPL. That year, EDG were riding high at home, and Clearlove was absurdly strong. Then Li Nian 0Votes99.1kRecs217.2kFans
- 124 This Celebrity Is Almost Too Righteous 这个明星正得发邪 After transmigrating to a parallel world, Lu Ran had planned to launch his career with an absurd “You’re So Beautiful,” but instead he got bound to the Positive Energy Entertainment System. Doing good deeds made him stronger! While others manufactured celebrity pairings, he cleaned rehearsal rooms to earn points; while others paid to trend, he got inspirational quotes reposted by official media; while others cranked up the electronic beats, his performance of Sailor shot straight to the top of t 132Votes174.8kRecs538.9kFans
- 125 Academic Ace of Medicine 医疗系学霸 New book: This Doctor Only Made His Debut in Middle Age. The medical field is vast, and every step forward is hard-won. Junior residents, attending physicians, experts, professors, researchers, academicians, world-class scholars… Every step means fighting through obstacles. A degree is the bare-minimum ticket through the door, and studying is the fastest shortcut. Training rooms, career ladders, operating rooms, and laboratories are the greatest treasure troves, waiting to be explored. Fang Ziye 6Votes143.4kRecs370.9kFans
- 126 There's Something Off About You, Lawyer 你这律师不对劲 Lawyer Tang Fangjing finally manages to transmigrate, only to discover that he has a terminal illness. Fortunately, he has a System. But he needs to achieve at least 200 percent completion to ensure he stays alive. And so, an exceedingly unconventional lawyer appears. You think you can just fire someone and pay them severance? Come on, let's calculate those astronomical overtime fees. Every work-related call after hours counts as overtime! Your property management company does nothing but collec 2Votes234.1kRecs387.4kFans
- 127 How Could I, a Top-Tier Star from the Start, Ever Fade Away? 开局顶流的我怎么会糊 Chu Zhi transmigrated to a parallel world and became a top-tier star in China. Even a throwaway post on Weibo earned him hundreds of thousands of comments. A young idol who'd become a complete has-been after a series of malicious smears: throwing his weight around, plagiarizing a new song, secretly getting married, and cheating. With everything going wrong from the start, he was lucky to have the [Personality System]. By doing things most celebrities wouldn't dare, he could earn points and draw 2Votes334.6kRecs541.4kFans
- 128 Black Myth: Tang Dynasty 黑神话：大唐 In the early Tang dynasty, the immortals and Buddhas are dead, and demons and monsters run rampant. A copy of the Demon-Slaying Heavenly Book lets Li Daoxuan obtain miraculous pills and divine spells whenever he slays demons and monsters. The Third Eye of Erlang Shen, the Golden Body of the Tathagata. The Five Thunders of the Divine Empyrean, the Law of Heaven and Earth... From the Zhenguan era to the Tianbao 0Votes358.2kRecs770.6kFans
- 129 My Artist Neighbor 我的艺人邻居 His beautiful neighbor, whom he had known for only half a year, suddenly asked if he wanted to be together. After a few brief seconds of thought, Liu Xin'an smiled and nodded. But a few days later, she suddenly disappeared. Then she suddenly appeared on TV. Liu Xin'an: Wait, the girlfriend I like is a huge star? 0Votes153.3kRecs477.9kFans
- 130 EN Trenches, Bolt-Action Rifles, and Magic 堑壕大栓与魔法 After someone punched Morin awake, he discovered he was a prisoner of war. He had thought this was a world much like the one on the eve of World War I, but the reality was worse than he’d imagined. And why was an imperial soldier like me fighting alongside volunteers from the International Brigades as an ally?! Assault troops wielding swords and shields like tin-can armor, diesel-and-magic-powered armored knights, and military mages... Everything was telling Morin that something was very wrong w 752Votes170kRecs472.6kFans
- 131 No More Pretending, I’m a Culinary God, and I’m Coming Clean! 不装了，我是厨神我摊牌了！ Lin Xu, a university student about to graduate, suddenly becomes bound to the Cooking God System. From then on, he becomes a legend throughout the entire food and beverage industry. To taste his hand-pulled noodles, customers do not hesitate to skip work and leave early. To eat his tiger-skin chicken feet, customers line up outside his door first 2Votes154.8kRecs332kFans
- 132 EN 1984: Starting with a Sichuan Restaurant 1984：从川菜馆开始 Also known as Sichuan Flavors, Human Life [Period piece, food, everyday life, farming] Food blogger Zhou Yan is reborn in 1984. From the start, he takes over a bankrupt Sichuan restaurant. In this era of scarce supplies, he'll give diners a taste of truly exceptional food! Qiaojiao beef, couple's lung slices, mapo tofu, Dongpo pork knuckle, rabbit cooked in boiling water... Stir-fried, seared, braised, steamed, deep-fried, boiled, marinated, smoked... Sichuan cuisine has a hundred flavors, with 11.3kVotes718.8kRecs1MFans
- 133 Starting as Real Madrid's Defensive Midfielder 从皇马踢后腰开始 At first, he was an utterly ordinary defensive midfielder. Then, by chance, he picked up a little playmaking, learned to drive forward with the ball, and even mastered a few free kicks. And that was when the football world got lively. Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo loved him. He was handsome and had a way with words, but more importantly, he covered for them so they could focus on at 0Votes75.7kRecs459kFans
- 134 EN Whispers of the Ancient Gods 古神在低语 This is a war between humanity and the Ancient Gods. It reaches back to primordial times and stretches into the future, spanning the river of history and becoming an epic. The Ancient Gods invade reality, bringing shattered worlds with them. Ancient, hidden myths reveal the truth. The Ascendants travel through the gaps in time and space, journeying between two worlds. Reality and the supernatural, blades and swords, blood and fire. When the apocalypse arrives, the Ancient Gods awaken from their 0Votes191.7kRecs1.5MFans
- 135 The Corrupted Kingdom 腐蚀国度 A realistic zombie MMORPG! Scavenge for scraps, make tools, farm, and fight monsters as you search for the reason humanity failed to resist the zombie virus. Sixteen completed VIP novels, 23 million words. It began with online games, and now it returns to them. 2Votes489.1kRecs271.7kFans
- 136 I'm Really a Female Star 我真是女明星 The making of a perfect heroine: the story of how an "ordinary" beauty grows step by step into an all-around superstar. PS: This is an entertainment-industry novel set in a parallel world. Readers who enjoy this kind of story can dive right in. The new book, "Transformed into a Stunning Beauty, I Do Whatever I Want," is now being serialized. Feel free to check it out 0Votes143kRecs119.2kFans
- 137 The Traffic King of Chinese Entertainment 华娱之流量天王 In 2014, Yuan Hua left the K-pop group EXO and returned to China, ushering in the grand “traffic idol era” of Chinese entertainment... The author's new Chinese entertainment novel, My Ex-Brother-in-Law, is ready for you to binge. Come and check it out, everyone! 0Votes87.7kRecs175.7kFans
- 138 Heaven Rewards Diligence: Every Bit of Effort Brings a Hundredfold Harvest 天道酬勤：一分耕耘百分收获 Heaven rewards hard work. Effort always pays off. And for every bit of work you put in, you get a hundredfold return! So cultivation isn't just a matter of doing it, right? 0Votes84.5kRecs362.3kFans
- 139 Making My Debut at the Diva's Concert 从天后演唱会出道 Fang Che had spent his whole life coasting in the entertainment industry. Then he transmigrated. He landed right in the middle of diva Xu Qingdi’s concert and was picked as a lucky fan to come onstage and sing with her. Xu Qingdi: “Handsome, which of my songs would you like to sing today?” Fang Che didn’t know who this diva was and couldn’t sing any of her songs, so he had to bluff. “How about I sing a new song?” He 1Votes162.1kRecs493.6kFans
- 140 EN 1979: The Golden Age 1979黄金时代 This is still a somewhat nostalgic story, hmm… 8.7kVotes3.7MRecs2.5MFans
- 141 Reborn to Ride the Wave 重生之我要冲浪 Back in the past, Yao Yuan has only one thing on his mind: goofing off… Ahem, I mean surfing! 23Votes1.8MRecs1.6MFans
- 142 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
- 143 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
- 144 The Great Song Dynasty's Great Detectives 大宋神探志 After transmigrating to the early years of Emperor Renzong’s reign in the Northern Song, before the luminaries from his language textbooks had made their mark, he was preparing to take the imperial examinations and hopefully become one of the era’s shining stars when he heard about the young Bao Zheng’s crime-solving exploits. A few casual words could clear up a mystery? Some inexplicable urge could make me keep searching? … Bao Zheng, Zhan Zhao, Gongsun Ce: one familiar stranger after another a 4Votes168.4kRecs327.7kFans
- 145 EN Reborn and a Firefighter Again? 都重生了，又当消防兵了？ Back then, firefighting was still part of the military. Veteran soldier Fang Huai returns to 2007, experiencing the pain and joy of a firefighter's life. … “I witnessed many major disasters in those years, and I grew alongside the firefighters through them. But I wish none of them had ever happened.” … “With our splendid land stretching for thousands of miles, soldiers must be the firm shield protecting our country and its people.” “I would gladly be that shield, as would everyone.” “With light 3Votes73.7kRecs163.2kFans
- 146 You've Already Started Exorcising Demons, So Why Talk About Martial Virtue? 都降妖了，还讲什么武德 “I've said this many times: those underhanded tactics used by the Five Immortals Alliance have nothing to do with me. I'm just a scholar, Li. I cultivate righteous qi and have always conducted myself honorably. Why would I ever stab someone in the back, circle around to attack, launch a sneak attack, dig a pit, or throw lime in someone's eyes?” “And let me reiterate: when I was writing Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I had no idea this world was the world of those tales. I truly knew nothin 0Votes49.9kRecs115.5kFans
- 147 The Mystery of Screenwriting 编剧神秘 After transmigrating to a parallel-universe America, Zhao thought he was destined to become a Hollywood mogul. That was before the System was repaired. From that moment on, the world began to take a very different turn. In the silent woods along Devil's River in Texas, a werewolf's growl rang out. On the streets of New York, nameless drifters roamed, peddling mysterious artifacts. On London's nighttime streets, the clear chime of bells rang out. In short, this is a story about wreaking havoc 0Votes44.5kRecs115.2kFans
- 148 The Outcast: You Asked Me to Cultivate Qi, and I Became an Immortal? 一人之下：让你炼气，你成仙了？ After transmigrating into the body of Li Muxuan, a young ruffian, he planned to join the Three-One Sect and become an ordinary Qi practitioner. He never expected that, as he continued practicing, he would actually become an immortal. 0Votes78kRecs571.6kFans
- 149 My Years as a Spy 我的谍战岁月 Codename “Spark”: Your service will live forever! 55Votes1.4MRecs2.5MFans
- 150 EN After Signing with AC Milan, I Started Slacking Off 签约AC米兰后，我开摆了 Lao Ye has a new book out. Title: If You’re Brothers, Come Play Soccer Kaka: Huang was the biggest hero of the Istanbul night, even if he didn’t play much. Ancelotti: Huang is a super talent. It’s a shame he’s not in great shape. Maldini: Huang is the team’s most important player. I recommend the club renew his contract for another five years. Barcelona: To show our sincerity in signing Huang Kaiwen, we’ve decided to offer his cousin a salary of one million euros a year. Milan’s team doctors are 9Votes232.9kRecs361.3kFans
