An Ordinary Reading List 普通的书单

51 旧 The Antique Book Tycoon 旧书大亨 Bintie镔铁Urban1.8M WordsCompleted You’d never believe it... A complete set of the 1991 manga Saint Seiya can sell for 1,000 yuan; A complete set of the 1994 manga Dragon Ball can sell for 3,000 yuan; A 1999 softcover, three-volume edition of The Return of the Condor Heroes can sell for 5,000 yuan; A rare first edition of the modern literary collection Xu Zhimo's Poems can sell for 40,000 yuan; A new poetry collection, The Whip-Wielding Collection, published by Liu Bannong, can sell for 50,000 yuan; And the red literature collect 0Votes65.6kRecs67kFans

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You would never guess--- A set of the manga "Saint Seiya" published in 1991 can sell for 1,000 yuan; A set of the manga "Dragon Ball" published in 1994 can sell for 3,000 yuan; A 1999 softcover three-volume set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" can sell for 5,000 yuan; A rare collection of modern Chinese literature, "The Poems of Xu Zhimo," can sell for 40,000 yuan. Liu Bannong's newly published poetry collection, "Yangbian Ji," can sell for 50,000 yuan. The red document "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" published by the Jin-Cha-Ji Daily Press was priced as high as 230,000 yuan! Where can I find these books? A junkyard! A used bookstore! When you pass by, you would never guess that these most inconspicuous places are actually a tempting treasure! Come on, join me in scouring for used books and become a sought-after "used book tycoon"! You'll find beauty in books, and wealth in books!

52 佣 The Mercenary’s War 佣兵的战争 Like Water如水意Urban7.2M WordsCompleted Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. After an accident sends him to Africa, he is unlucky enough to be caught in a plane crash. He survives by sheer luck, but from then on he can only earn a living at gunpoint, because he has become a mercenary. How far can a military enthusiast rise in the international mercenary world? Wait and see. 25Votes2.3MRecs3.1MFans

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Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. In an accident, Gao Yang went to Africa, but unfortunately encountered a plane crash. He survived by sheer luck, but from then on, he could only make a living under the gun, because he became a mercenary. What level of success can a military enthusiast achieve in the international mercenary world? Let's wait and see.

53 贞 The Great Idle Man of the Zhenguan Era 贞观大闲人 Shifty-Eyed Rat贼眉鼠眼Historical3.3M WordsCompleted In the Zhenguan era of the Tang, the realm was at peace and the land was magnificent, all under the Li clan’s special favor. Li Jing struck north against the Turks, while Emperor Taizong campaigned east against Goguryeo. Their armies were so mighty that they commanded the respect of the four seas. Now, let us set out anew and restore the old realm. Before the portraits of the meritorious officials, Li Yuan plucked his pipa and sighed alone. In the towers of Lingyan Pavilion, Li Shimin, drunk, da 0Votes1.4MRecs787.4kFans

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During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the world was at peace, the mountains and rivers were magnificent, and the Li family was the only one favored. Li Jing's northern campaign against the Turks and Emperor Taizong's eastern expedition against Goguryeo showcased their military might, their power subduing the world. A new beginning was needed to rebuild the lost territories. Before the portraits of their meritorious officials, Li Yuan, alone and melancholic, strummed his pipa; atop the Lingyan Pavilion, Li Shimin, drunk, danced gracefully in the spring breeze. In the most magnificent, grand, and spirited era in Chinese history, outside the ancient capital of Chang'an, a young man in rough clothes looked at the imperial city bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun and smiled...

54 明 The Hypocrite of the Ming Dynasty 明朝伪君子 Shifty-Eyed Rat贼眉鼠眼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Emperor Xiaozong revived the Ming dynasty, while the wayward young Zhengde lived a life of reckless indulgence. Scholars spoke passionately about governing the realm, and the imperial secret police prowled like tigers and wolves. In an age where opportunity and danger went hand in hand, amid the bustle of the Ming dynasty at its height, a young man named Qin Kan sent ripples across the waters. When he began doing as he pleased with elegant, refined grace, the Ming dynasty's civil officials, gene 0Votes413.3kRecs329.8kFans

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Emperor Xiaozong revitalized the Ming Dynasty, while Emperor Zhengde was a dissolute and irresponsible young man. Scholars were passionate but empty talk about the country, while the secret police and imperial guards were like tigers and wolves. In an era where opportunities and crises coexisted, amidst the bustling prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, a young man named Qin Kan stirred up a pool of spring water. When he committed evil deeds with an elegant and refined demeanor, the definition of "gentleman" in the hearts of the civil officials, military generals, and eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty was finally completely overturned.

55 逍 Happy Little Mayor 逍遥小镇长 Full Metal Casing全金属弹壳Urban3.0M WordsCompleted P.S. I've started a new book, I'm Really an African Warlord. Please check it out.**** I need work and entertainment, but above all, I want a carefree, comfortable life. Snowy mountain peaks, sailing across clear waters, riding horses on the grasslands, and exploring mysterious forests: my territory is a place of breathtaking beauty. A church, a school, a police station; a hospital, a community center, a club, and even a small government to run. As the highest-ranking local official, I have to ad 0Votes910.6kRecs304kFans

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P. S.: I've started a new book, "I'm Really an African Chieftain," please check it out. **** We need to work, we need to have fun, but even more so, we need a carefree and comfortable life. Snowflakes fly over high mountains, sails billow on clear waters, horses graze on grasslands, and I can also explore deep forests. My territory boasts beautiful scenery. Churches, schools, police stations; hospitals, communities, clubs, and a small government to run—as the top local leader, I feel immense pressure. A lord's heart, several farms, pastures, and forests. Several adorable pets and a group of capable subordinates. Spring breezes are warm, summer nights are bright, autumn moons are full, and winter snow is clear. If there is a paradise on earth, it must be in Sunset Town. Hello everyone, I'm Wang Bo, the all-around mayor of Sunset Town. I look forward to your arrival!

56 黄 Golden Fishing Grounds 黄金渔场 Full Metal Casing全金属弹壳Urban4.2M WordsCompleted P.S. I’ve started a new book, The Taoist Priest, Times Have Changed. Please check it out. I love blue skies and green trees, but I love the vast, surging ocean even more. Fish from shallow waters, fish from the deep, lobsters, and giant crabs: how could a foodie’s world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, sport-fishing boats, and patrol boats, though luxury cruise ships are really the way to go. I keep brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons at home, and dolphins, belugas, and s 6Votes1.3MRecs646.8kFans

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P. S.: I've started a new book, "Taoist Master, Times Have Changed," please check it out. **** I love the blue sky, I love the green trees, and I love the vast ocean even more. Shallow-sea fish, deep-sea fish, lobsters, and giant crabs—how can a foodie's world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, fishing boats, and cruise ships—but luxury cruise ships are the way to go. My family keeps brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons at home, and my fish farm has dolphins, beluga whales, and sea otters, as well as beavers, black-footed ferrets, and Greenland seals—my fish farm has everything! When there's nothing to do, one can sit idly on the fishing platform and call upon friends to gamble on pearls. I'll sail the seven seas on a yacht and salvage the treasures from sunken ships. Hello everyone, I am Qin Shiou, and I use my pen to record my leisurely life on the Canadian fishing grounds.

57 怪 The Weird Chef 怪厨 Tian Shi田十Urban6.3M WordsCompleted Bai Lu grew up in a strange prison, where he learned all kinds of odd skills. He also inherited a divine culinary art and became a peerless chef. By chance, he came to the capital and opened a restaurant. From then on, the world had one strange restaurant, one strange chef, and all kinds of strange things began to happen. The Oddball Chef Bai Lu. 0Votes337.4kRecs275.9kFans

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Bai Lu grew up in a magical prison and learned many strange skills. He also received divine instruction in culinary arts and possessed unparalleled cooking skills. By sheer chance, he came to the capital to open a shop, and from then on, a strange restaurant and a strange chef came into being, and many strange things happened. Eccentric Chef Bai Lu.

58 大 The Wisdom of the Great Song 大宋的智慧 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Yun Zheng opened a door and could never turn back. That's how life is: once the bow is drawn, there's no taking back the arrow. By the time you want to turn around, a hundred years have passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher. It speaks of the wisdom needed to survive, the warmth of human kindness, and the bonds between brothers. It celebrates humility, gentleness, and goodness. Here you'll find the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherly bonds... Perhaps I simply want to 11Votes1.3MRecs860.6kFans

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Once Yunzheng opened a door, there was no turning back. That's life. Once the arrow is released, there's no going back. If you want to turn back, a hundred years have already passed. This is a novel about the way of being a teacher, about the wisdom of survival, about human warmth, about brotherhood, and about gentleness, humility, and kindness. It contains the most beautiful love and the deepest brotherhood... Perhaps, I really want to slowly unfold "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" to give you a different view of the Song Dynasty and a different perspective on human life...

59 唐 The Tang Brick 唐砖 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical4.5M WordsCompleted In a dream, I returned to Chang'an. Blood stained Xuanwu Gate, and only endless sorrow remained deep within Taiji Palace. The ringing words “The people are water, and the ruler is a boat” still echoed across the land of Chang'an, yet foreign cavalry once again smashed through the Yumen Pass. How could 52Votes2.2MRecs1.9MFans

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Zhang Jianing, The web series "Tang Dynasty Tour," starring Wang Tianchen, premiered exclusively on iQiyi on October 29, 2018. 2… Dreaming of returning to Chang'an, the Xuanwu Gate was stained with blood, and the depths of the Taiji Palace were filled with endless sorrow. The resounding words "The people are the water, the ruler is the boat" still echoed across the land of Chang'an, but the iron hooves of foreign tribes once again trampled through the Jade Gate Pass. How can this hatred be satisfied? What kind of fury must Li Shimin, lying in his tomb, have uttered upon witnessing the suffering of his people? He pounded on the railings, only to see the land of China sinking into ruin! My heart was filled with frustration, and I wished I could cross the river of history, pluck stars from the sky, grasp the sun and moon, and turn the world upside down. So be it. I hear ghostly cries and the autumn rain pattering outside the window. I'll cut a worn-out pen and continue the story of the glorious Tang Dynasty, removing the dark parts. My Tang Dynasty has no sorrow, only the heroic spirit of war, emperors with the ambition to swallow the sun and moon, fierce generals who have fought countless battles, scholars in high hats and wide belts, gentle and virtuous empresses, loving fathers and filial sons, and a prosperous era that continues. This is my Tang Dynasty, my "Tang Brick".