The Bug's Book List 虫子的书单

2 晚 Late Ming 晚明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.3M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the northern frontier is shrouded in the smoke of war, with mountains of corpses, while the south of the Yangtze enjoys tranquil streams, stone bridges, song, and dance. Amid the internal strife and external threats of a dynasty on the brink of collapse, a calculating office director rises to power and sounds the last call for China. A true hero can change fate. Brutal, bloody ancient wars and authentic scenes of everyday life in the Ming, where ordinary p 93Votes767.7kRecs829.1kFans

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At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the north was engulfed in war and littered with corpses; while in the south, tranquil waterways offered idyllic peace and prosperity. Amidst the internal and external troubles of this dynastic demise, a cunning office manager rises to power, sounding the final clarion call for China. A true hero, changing the course of destiny. The brutal and tragic ancient wars, the authentic daily life of the Ming Dynasty, and the history created by ordinary people unfold a magnificent yet tender and poignant picture of the late Ming Dynasty. Book club QQ group: 145034435

5 重EN Rebirth of a God-Tier Academic Ace. 重生之神级学霸 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Yang Rui, a lecherous, pudgy man with a graduate degree in biology, was unemployed after graduation. By a twist of fate, he became an all-around star tutor at a cram school, then took a tumble and landed in 1982 as a tall, handsome repeat college entrance exam student, with a head full of books and reference materials to boot. The college entrance exam acceptance rate was low in the 1980s? Listen up, everyone. Learn from me... This is the story of a rather impure technician. 0Votes3.8MRecs703.5kFans

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Yang Rui, a chubby, somewhat sleazy graduate student in biology, lost his job after graduation. By a twist of fate, he became an all-around top-notch lecturer at a cram school. Then, he stumbled back to 1982 and became a tall, handsome college entrance exam retaker, his head brimming with books and materials. Was the college entrance exam pass rate really that low in the 1980s? Students, follow my lead… This is the story of a technician with impure morals.

8 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality 凡人修仙传 Wang Yu忘语Xianxia7.7M WordsCompleted An ordinary country boy accidentally joins a small local martial sect and becomes a nominal disciple. With that status, how can he establish himself in the sect? How can he, despite his mediocre talent, enter the ranks of the cultivators and make a name for himself across the Three Realms? Fellow cultivators, the new edition of the print book is now available. Feel free to purchase a copy if you’re interested. Thank you for your support! 979Votes16.2MRecs8.5MFans

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An ordinary village boy accidentally enters a small local martial arts sect and becomes a disciple. How will he, with such a background, establish himself within the sect? How will he, with mediocre talent, enter the ranks of cultivators and ultimately reign supreme in the Three Realms? Fellow Daoists, the new physical edition of the book is now available. Those who are interested can purchase it themselves. Thank you for your support!

9 重 Reborn as Emperor of the Ming Dynasty 重生明朝当皇帝 Autumn Moon in One Night一夕秋月Historical1.4M WordsCompleted In the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, the late Ming dynasty is in decline. Having possessed Zhu Youxiao, I am gravely ill and clinging to life. Once I recover, I will purge the Donglin faction, wipe out the Shanxi merchants, strengthen imperial authority, and claim the throne. If not me, then who? I will build industry, train a powerful army, and guide the arts. Watch the iron tide roll across the northern frontier, and behold flowers blooming across the lands within the passes. Tears of beau 0Votes82.5kRecs178.3kFans

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In the seventh year of the Tianqi reign, the Ming dynasty was in decline. He possessed the body of Zhu Youxiao, contracted an illness, and struggled on his deathbed. Once he recovers, he will eliminate the Donglin Party, destroy the Shanxi merchants, strengthen imperial power, and seize the throne. Who else but me can do it! Develop industry, strengthen the military, control the arts and culture, watch the iron torrents roll in the north, and look forward to a hundred flowers blooming in the interior. Tears of a beauty, wine in a cup. The turmoil of Qi and Lu, the Confucian school lies dormant; the misty rain of Jiangnan, a graceful courtesan adorns herself with red makeup; the deer cry of Jingchu, braving wind and rain to offer sacrifices at Jiangling… Collect commercial taxes, introduce likin (a tax on land tax), integrate poll tax into land tax, require officials and gentry to pay grain taxes, implement the policy of replacing native chieftains with centrally appointed officials, and lock down the capital city for princes. Opening up trade and revitalizing maritime hegemony led European nobles to embrace Chinese culture, while the Americas were filled with people wearing elaborate hats and robes, speaking classical Chinese. Reader group: 398359794

10 美 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 8Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans

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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~