The Ultimate Con Artist
超级大忽悠
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- Completed
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- 2.0M Words
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Subgenre
- Walks of Life
- Updated
- 14y ago
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Relax and Read, Love What You Like
I've been reading novels for years, and I'm getting more and more fed up with formulaic plots. You know, the brainless rich second-generation types and street thugs who show up to cause trouble every two or three chapters. I've had enough. These days, I want stories where the protagonist doesn't force a tough-guy act, the side characters have brains, and the plot is easygoing rather than complicated.
I've Been Reading for Ages and Got Bored, So I Made a List: Urban, Historical, Sports, and More
After all these years of reading, there are always a few books you can count on
Tongtong’s Book Nook
No genre restrictions. I've personally read all of these, and they're classics worth keeping! (I have a few requirements for books: the author should be between 30 and 50, otherwise they may lack life experience and their writing might not have much depth or substance. A book should teach you something, at least. The story should be compelling, with no major plot or logic holes. The writing should be good, not overly simplistic. Some books are so forgettable that you can't even remember the prot
As If an Old Friend Had Come
In the bloom of youth, I dream without knowing. When I wake, I must return.
A Veteran Reader’s Collection of Carefully Selected Gems
I'm a longtime reader, and I look for polished writing, coherent stories, protagonists who aren't too twisted, supporting characters who aren't idiots, schemes that aren't immediately obvious, and, ideally, some unexpected twists. I prefer books that don't put the protagonist through too much misery, and whose worldbuilding holds together. Bonus points if the story leaves you with something to think about. That should make for a good book, right? Qidian has countless great stories, and too many
Avoid Beginner-Level Stories, Treasure Your Time: A Collection of Wild Ideas
Hey, are you tired of overpowered chosen-one heroes? They're born invincible, every woman who sees them falls for them for no reason, every man wants to become their sworn brother, and every villain is brainless and practically begs the hero to trample them. Every technique and opportunity is conveniently laid out for the protagonist. If they don't become ruler of the world and shatter the void, they can barely show their face in public. Who are these brainless wish-fulfillment stories insulting
An Old Man Born in the Eighties
If Qidian had a filter for target age groups, finding books would be a lot easier.
Life Is But a Dream
I have nothing else to say.
A Little Bit of Everything, Full of Flavor!!
Books are like food: it's all about whether you like them. There's no distinction between expensive and cheap, highbrow and lowbrow, famous authors and newcomers. I love a big mixed pot!!!
It's a Miracle I Managed to Pick These Out from a Sea of Duds 😱
It's pretty hard to find books that suit my taste.
Long-Review Reading List for Readers Who Value Plausibility
Foreword o(*^▽^*)o♪ They've changed the system so every book has to be reviewed before it's added. They keep rejecting them for no reason. What's the point of having this list feature, then? Good books removed: Transmigrate to South America in 1630, The Beast Record, The Weak Strike Back, Imperial Ambition, Imperial Firmament, Blasphemy Two historical classics: The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms, Chancellor of the World
Fond Memories of a Wonderful Life
A novel you can finish, then read again without skipping a single chapter, then happily read a third time. And many more times after that.
No Naive Protagonists, Just Sound Logic!
Good books can be hard to find, but these should be worth a read!
No Mindless Power-Ups: A Haven for Plot-Driven Reads
Only collecting top-tier xianxia stories with great plots! The list is full. Each week, I'll move the book with the fewest likes to the comments section. Moved to the comments section: 1. Death University
Books That Have Stood the Test of Time for Me
I started reading novels from the era of Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, and Huang Yi. I’ve been reading for over ten years now, and as time goes by, I find fewer and fewer books that catch my eye. Here are a few novels that left a strong impression on me.
Good Books
Absolutely great books
Books I'm Reading Now
Books I'm currently reading and enjoying, so I thought I'd recommend them. I add books based on my own taste when I enjoy them, and remove them if I can't keep reading.
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading
Hidden gems, reborn, xianxia, realism, history, lighthearted comedy, and no dropped stories
A Life of Joy and Freedom
These are books I personally love: entertaining, well-written, and logical.
A Veteran Reader's Book List
Who says web novels are all juvenile? There are plenty of great ones, with well-thought-out settings, sharp writing, memorable characters, or wildly imaginative plots. I'm putting down all the ones I've followed over the years as a way to look back.
Quality Over Quantity
Worth a read. You won't regret subscribing. If it's only so-so, it doesn't make the list.
Kanban's Book List
A veteran reader’s list: some great, rereadable books, and some for beginners
Each Book Holds a World of Talent; After the Excitement Fades, Looking Back Slowly Reveals a Deeper Flavor
Three cups, and a promise given freely; before it, even the Five Sacred Mountains seem weightless.
Books You Can't Stop Reading
All kinds of subjects and styles, with pretty eclectic tastes. I ask for just one thing: make it a good read.
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This is what a novel should be! The monthly ticket ranking is just garbage.
The inchworm bends to stretch itself.
"The inchworm bends to stretch..." This is a line from the Book of Changes. The inchworm is a small insect, like a caterpillar. To move forward, it has to stretch and contract. The same principle applies to any work or life. To accomplish anything, you have to pay a price. To go to university, you have to study hard for several years. To close a deal, you have to drink and entertain guests.
It feels like we're all victims of using the official version...
This book is really bad. The beginning was okay, but the later parts were disgusting. The police were arrogant and domineering, taking no responsibility for their mistakes and getting credit for their successes. They practically had their arrogance written all over their faces. The protagonist, on the other hand, was like a groveling sycophant, fawning over them. It's really speechless.
The book is great! It's not that I don't want to support the official version, but I can't stand the frequent missing chapters.
The original is incomplete, while the pirated version is complete! What a great irony!
Although this novel is quite old, dating back to 2012, it's remarkably timeless. Perhaps this is because it avoids many clichéd tropes, thus avoiding the issue of being outdated. As an early work by Lao Chang, it must be said that there are still many areas that are not fully polished, and many plot points lack maturity. However, its realism is presented more truthfully and profoundly.
Don't ask whether the world is real or illusory; the lamp of your heart will illuminate a hundred years.
I paid for a censored version! All the classic parts were cut; it would have been much better to find a free one.
This is my second time reading it, and I've finished it in its entirety. The book has a clear theme, vivid characters, and showcases the various aspects of society, allowing readers to experience the joys and sorrows of life.