The Literary Era 文艺时代

5 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 116Votes768kRecs830.3kFans

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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

6 唐 A Good Man in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝好男人 One More Half多一半Historical2.4M WordsOngoing [A celebrated title signed by Qidian’s First Editorial Group] Our ancestors passed down the things they considered most precious. They meant well, but their descendants didn’t seem to appreciate it, and so transmigration happened. People who set out to correct their forebears’ mistakes, presume they can become turning points in history, or arrogantly join those pushing the wheels of history onward appeared one after another, and alternate history was born. Wang Zihao is no exception. But what is 0Votes1.2MRecs94.3kFans

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[A Signed Product by Qidian's Top Editorial Team] Our ancestors passed down what they considered most precious. Their intentions were good, but later generations seemed ungrateful, leading to time travel. Those who presumptuously corrected their ancestors' mistakes became turning points in history, and countless others overestimated their abilities and joined the ranks of those pushing the wheels of history forward, resulting in alternate histories. Wang Zihao was no exception, but what should be changed in a thriving era? How can change be achieved? Did our ancestors really need those messy theories and technologies from later generations? Are they just icing on the cake or superfluous additions? Okay, whatever was added, everyone needs to survive and live. Time travelers are people too, so please don't discriminate.

7 将 Ever Night 将夜 Mao Ni猫腻Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted Fighting heaven is endlessly enjoyable. … 30Votes4.6MRecs2.9MFans

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To fight against the heavens is a source of endless joy.

8 黑 The Scapegoat 黑锅 Chang Shuxin常书欣Realistic Fiction3.0M WordsCompleted Steam, stir-fry, pan-fry, deep-fry, stew: toss it all into one pot for a delicious feast. Bitterness, worry, joy, delight, sorrow: live a vivid life from beginning to end. Life is like a pot. And we're all ingredients in it. 3Votes443kRecs584kFans

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Steaming, stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, stewing—all these methods combine to create a delicious and flavorful dish. Suffering, sorrow, joy, happiness, grief—live a wonderful life. Life is like a pot. We are all food in the pot.

9 庆 Joy of Life 庆余年 Mao Ni猫腻Historical4.0M WordsCompleted A family that does good deeds will surely enjoy blessings in abundance. Leave blessings for the future, leave blessings for the future, and in time meet a benefactor. How fortunate, how fortunate, that my mother accumulated hidden merit. I urge people to help the needy and support the poor… But who could know that, though we inherit the blessings of those who came before us, in the end we must choose our own path in life? Thus, at the fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and y 76Votes4MRecs5.6MFans

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A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have abundant blessings. These blessings, these blessings, will lead to unexpected encounters with benefactors; I am fortunate to have my mother, fortunate to have my mother, for she has accumulated unseen merit. I advise people to help the poor and needy… But who knows that in this world, while we inherit blessings from our ancestors, we must ultimately make our own choices about our path, just as a branch sprouts from a fork in the road: The east wind brings clouds and rain, and young vines sprout new buds. Urgent as a drumbeat, washing away all the velvet and splendor. Wait for the morning sun to rise, and the trellis in the courtyard will be covered in green. I long for the yellow leaves to fall, so I can harvest a few melons. The TV series "Joy of Life," starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, and Wu Gang, premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26.

11 重 Reborn, I Sneak into Dreams 重生潜入梦 The Tenth Name第十个名字Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Our personalities are all rounded, New life is nurtured beneath the red flag, A new generation grows up in a new era. The protagonist has once again set out on a path in life he has never traveled before. If this day were to come, if time could flow backward, there would be so many paths to choose from in this age of change that the choices would dazzle the eye. A path thick with brambles may not be hard to walk, and a path that looks smooth may not lead anywhere. You have to walk it to know. Co 0Votes422.5kRecs471.4kFans

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Our personalities are all round. New life is being nurtured under the red flag. The new generation that has grown up in the new era. The protagonist once again embarks on a path he has never walked before. If this day comes, if time could be reversed, in this era of change, there are simply too many paths to choose from, dazzling the eyes. What looks like a path covered in thorns isn't necessarily difficult to traverse, and what looks like a flat road isn't necessarily a smooth one. You only know the way by walking it. Let's follow the protagonist on his journey and see how far he can go. Book club: 8779961