Reading List No. 3: Urban Fiction 三号书单——都市分类书单

1 骆 Uncle Xiang, the Camel! 骆驼祥爷！ Fish Swimming Among the Stars鱼游星Urban455k WordsOngoing "Not one of those guys hauling rickshaws has any loyalty!" Reborn in 1949 Beijing. When Luo Huaxiang woke up, all he had beside him was a rickshaw and a few camels. Did I become Xiangzi? Luo Huaxiang cursed and kicked the wheel over. Pull a rickshaw? What the hell for? Buy a steamed bun and eat for a day, buy a gun and eat for a lifetime! Slap Wen San across the face, give Zhu Qianlong a portrait of the Great Ancestor, snatch Bai Xiuzhu to be his wife, unite all the major rickshaw compani 223Votes6.1kRecs51.9kFans

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"None of those who come out to pull rickshaws are loyal!" Reborn in Beijing. When Luo Huaxiang woke up, all that was beside him was a rickshaw and a few camels. Did I become Xiangzi? Luo Huaxiang cursed and kicked over the car wheel. Pulling a cart? Pull my ass! Buy a steamed bun and you'll eat for a day; buy a gun and you'll live on it for a lifetime! He slapped Wen three times across the face, delivered a portrait of Zhu Qianlong, snatched Bai Xiuzhu as his wife, and unified all the major car dealerships... With a mirror box, he fought his way from Renhe and the car factory to the Eight Great Hutongs! He can become Boss Du of Laiyang Pear in Shanghai, so what's wrong with me, Brother Camel in Beijing? Many years later: "I don't need to explain who I, Xiangzi, am. Just ask around in Beijing. I, Xiangzi, always repay kindness. You've done me a favor today, so from now on you're my friend!"

2 拂 The Dawn Protocol 拂晓协议 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban297k WordsOngoing The global consensus: Measure the world's resources and win Huang Ye's favor. Hello, everyone. My name is Huang Ye. 407Votes47.3kRecs153.7kFans

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Global consensus: Use the world's resources to win the hearts of Huang Ye. Hello everyone, my name is Huang Ye.

3 我 I Became Xiangzi in 1984 我在1984当祥子 Sitting and Gazing at Jingting坐望敬亭Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Gu Yan transmigrates to 1984 and becomes a taxi driver for the Capital Automobile Company. His fellow drivers jokingly call their line of work “modern-day Xiangzi.” But the real Xiangzi has a proper Yanjing household registration and lives in a home inside the Second Ring Road. In six years, he paid cash for two cars, and the money he earned pulling a rickshaw was enough to support a family of eight. Even the woman he married was the boss’s daughter. As for Gu Yan, the moment he opened his eyes 2.6kVotes46.4kRecs249.9kFans

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Gu Yan travels back to 1984 and becomes a taxi driver for the Capital Automobile Company. Colleagues jokingly refer to their line of work as "modern-day Xiangzi" (a character from a Chinese folktale known for his tragic fate). But Xiangzi had a legitimate Beijing residency permit, lived in a house within the Second Ring Road, bought two rickshaws outright in six years, and earned enough to support a family of eight. He even married the boss's daughter. He found himself transported to another world, only to discover that his wife had run away to another country, leaving him with a mountain of debt. Gu Yan was very frustrated, so he decided to do something. Being Xiangzi is no fun, I'll be Liu Siye! But before he could even become Master Liu, the mundane affairs of the world were already surging in...

4 香 Hong Kong Stories: 1963 香江往事1963 Working Through the Night叁更不息Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Hong Kong history researcher Lin Zhaoyuan discovers he has been reborn on Hong Kong Island in 1963. Here, the four great detectives weave their interests together, laying the foundations of an empire of wealth. Here, powerful factions run rampant, and people clutch their clothes tightly whenever they go outside. Fortunately... The Fiendish Yuan has arrived, and the underworld is at peace! Mr. Lin is here, and Hong Kong finally has an incorruptible champion of justice! 249Votes18.9kRecs93.1kFans

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Hong Kong history researcher Lam Chiu-yuen found himself reborn in Hong Kong Island in 1963. Here, the interests of the four detectives intertwine, laying the foundation for a money empire; Here, power spreads rampantly, and people have to clutch their clothes tightly when they go out. Fortunately... The villains have gone far away, and the world is at peace! Mr. Lin has arrived, and Hong Kong has a righteous government!

5 华 Chinese Showbiz 2009: Unlocking the Achievement Panel 华娱09：加载成就面板 Blood Flows Three Thousand Feet血流三千尺Urban653k WordsOngoing Qin Baiyuan, an ordinary graduate of a second-tier university, obtained the Life Achievement System and used it to grow into the King of Chinese Entertainment. White Achievement: Mineral water Green Achievement: Deep, resonant voice Blue Achievement: Film screenplay Purple Achievement: Upright bearing Orange Achievement: ??? 5Votes16.6kRecs55.7kFans

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Qin Baiyuan, an ordinary graduate from a second-tier university, obtains a cheat code called the "Life Achievement System," which allows him to grow into the King of Chinese Entertainment. White Achievement: Mineral Water Green Achievements: A Deep, Resonant Voice Blue Achievement: Film Script Purple Achievement: Proper Demeanor Orange Achievement: ???

6 华 Chinese Entertainment, 1993: From Selling Phone Cards to Entertainment Mogul 华娱93：从卖磁卡到娱乐大亨 A Bowl of Erguotou一碗二锅头Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Programmer Li Si'an dies suddenly from working 996 and is reborn in 1993 as a student at the High School Affiliated with Beijing Dance Academy. From writing manuscripts and selling phone cards to composing songs and choreographing dances, he gradually builds up his money and connections, eventually becoming a major power broker in the entertainment industry. Along the way, his fate becomes entangled with that of a host of leading and rising actresses. In this world of glitz and glamour 1Votes6.5kRecs33.1kFans

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Synopsis: Li Si'an, a programmer who died from overwork during the 996 work schedule, is reborn in 1993 as a student at the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy. From writing articles and selling virtual cards to composing songs and choreographing dances, he gradually accumulates money and connections, eventually becoming a powerful figure in the entertainment industry. During this time, his fate becomes intertwined with that of a group of top and bottom actresses, and he lives a lively life in this decadent circle that he could never have imagined in his previous life. Tags: Entertainment industry, multiple female leads, slice-of-life, rebirth, slow burn, entrepreneurship, plagiarism

7 重 Reborn in ’99: Starting Out as a Tutor to a Top Student 重生99，从给学霸当老师开始 Three Parts Confused三分糊涂Urban1.1M WordsOngoing In his previous life, Yu Jiang was an AI expert who reaped every benefit of his era. Unexpectedly, after transmigrating, he became someone else’s scapegoat. His whole family worked for a living, he was left home alone, and he was attending vocational school. With his head full of past exam papers, how could he give up on the college entrance exam? So the first step was to make money, then get into school! And in 1999, what was the best way to turn knowledge into cash? Naturally, he’d pretend to 58Votes13.5kRecs97.8kFans

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In his previous life, Yu Jiang was an AI expert who reaped all the benefits of the times. Unexpectedly, he transmigrated and became someone else's sucker. The whole family works away from home, leaving her alone behind while she attends vocational school. With his mind full of past exam papers, how could he possibly give up the college entrance examination? The first step is to earn money before going to school! And for those reborn in 1999, which company is the best at monetizing their knowledge? Of course, it's about posing as a Tsinghua University student to tutor female students and become a top student! While we're at it, let's also pick up the lady who owns the internet cafe next door... In 2026, if you call me the Parameter Adjuster, I won't mind. But now it's 1999, what should you call me? Answer me! Look into my eyes!

8 从 From Zombie Face to Movie Emperor 从僵尸脸到影帝 Roaring Peak嗷世巅锋Urban169k WordsOngoing Ma Zhe, who suffers from facial spasms, stumbles by chance into the entertainment industry, a colossal cesspool. Luckily, you can tell from his name that he’s no saint either. Whether you call it going with the flow or sinking into the mire, none of it stops Ma Zhe from climbing, step by step, to the very top… 1Votes7.1kRecs888Fans

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Ma Zhe, who suffers from hemifacial spasm, stumbled into the quagmire of the entertainment industry. Fortunately, judging from his name, he's no saint. Whether you call it blending in with the crowd or going along with the corrupt practices, it didn't stop Ma Zhe from climbing to the top step by step...

9 奇 Curious Abilities, Strange Choices 奇能异选 Mobile Mailbox移动邮箱Urban914k WordsOngoing The author has completed two well-received novels totaling 5.5 million words. There will be no abandoned story or botched ending, so read with confidence. Lu Dongqing has transmigrated! This world is full of strange people and uncanny phenomena, as well as spirits and monsters. Lu Dongqing realizes that without power, he won't get anywhere. So I'll get stronger! He didn't pause for a moment to savor the sweat from his hard training. The long-awaited power arrived at once. But... everyone else g 34Votes29.3kRecs142kFans

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Two excellent books totaling 5.5 Million words have already been completed. There will be no unfinished or poorly written endings, so please feel free to read them. Lu Dongqing has time-traveled! This world is full of strange people and phenomena, and monsters and demons. Lu Dongqing realized that without power, he would be unable to move an inch. Therefore, I need to become stronger! Without a moment's pause for the sweat and toil of his training, the long-awaited power arrived immediately. But... Everyone else has superpowers, what the heck are these three Hextech runes in front of me?

10 完 A Perfect Life Begins with Changing the Timeline 完美人生，从改变时间线开始 Not an Old Dog不是老狗Urban2.7M WordsCompleted In 2001, Li Mu had just joined the Nandu Daily as an entertainment reporter intern when he dreamed of his future self, who gave him a set of lottery numbers. The next day, he went into a lottery shop on a whim to try them, and then… the dream came true. And that’s where the story begins. The finest wine, the fairest people… Life is for enjoying, drinking, feeling, and experiencing. In youth, ride out in fine clothes and fine steeds, and see every flower in Chang’an in a single night. That’s livi 57Votes93.6kRecs226.8kFans

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In 2001, Li Mu, a new intern at the Southern Metropolis Daily as an entertainment reporter, dreamt of her future self, who gave her a set of lottery numbers. The next day, on a whim, she went to a lottery shop, and then… her dream came true. And that's where the story begins. The best wine, the most beautiful people... Life is about enjoying, drinking, feeling, and experiencing. In my youth, I was dashing and spirited, and in one night I saw all the flowers of Chang'an in full bloom. The most romantic of them all.

11 华 Chinese Showbiz 2008: Starting with a Happy Breakup 华娱2008：从分手快乐开始 Baibu Yinwen百步印文Urban2.3M WordsOngoing (This story started with 500 first-day paid subscriptions and reached 7,000 average subscriptions, so read with confidence.) A Weibo scoop: "A certain two-character male top-tier star and a certain three-character female top-tier star have secretly broken up, officially ending their six-month relationship." Hater: "Damn, just give us Wei Mu's ID number already. Wei the Dog has broken up again and again!!" New fan: "Shut up, don't you dare hate on my brother. He's dating seriously and putting his 1.5kVotes49.4kRecs315.4kFans

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(From an initial subscription of 500 to an average of 7000 subscriptions, please read with confidence.) A Weibo post reveals that a certain top male celebrity (with a two-character name) and a certain top female celebrity (with a three-character name) have secretly broken up, officially ending their six-month relationship. Haters: "Damn, just give us Wei Mu's ID number! Wei Gou broke up with someone again!!" New fan: "Shut up, don't you dare criticize my idol! He's seriously in a relationship and fully invested in it!!" Longtime fan: "Yay, Lao Wei broke up, finally we have a new song to listen to." Years later, when faced with comments from millions of Weibo followers, Wei Mu will surely recall that distant afternoon. "Damn, I just wrote a song back then, how did I become a breakup master?" PS: (Chinese entertainment novel + no system + multiple female leads + male lead is not a native)

12 缔 Building America: My Campaign Manager Is Roosevelt 缔造美利坚：我竞选经理是罗斯福 Two-Yuan Coin两块钱硬币Urban2.8M WordsCompleted My name is Leo Wallace. I'm a history PhD student, and I'm $137,542.89 in debt. At the darkest point in my life, I lost my job. The reason? I trashed a tech giant called Omni online, and they “optimized” me right out of a job. I thought my life was going to be like Rickshaw Boy, until an uninvited intruder showed up in my head. He said his name was Franklin D. Roosevelt. Yes, that one, the guy on the dime. “Kid, stop ranting online. It doesn't work.” “Want to take them down? I'll teach you how.” 0Votes89.4kRecs234.6kFans

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My name is Leo Wallace, I'm a PhD student in history, and I have $137,542.89 In debt. During the darkest moment of my life, I lost my job because I criticized a tech giant called "Omni" online, and then it "optimized" me out. I thought my life story was like "Rickshaw Boy," until an intruder entered my mind. He said his name was Franklin Roosevelt, yes, the one printed on the 10-cent coin. "Kid, stop arguing online, it's useless." "Want to mess with them? I'll teach you." "Our first step is to start by becoming a mayor." And so, I, a keyboard warrior who couldn't even find a job, embarked on a magical path to running for president under his guidance. Wait, Mr. President, are you sure this Second Bill of Rights... Really isn't going to turn the United States into the Soviet Union?

13 重 The Reborn Me Has Big Ambitions 重生的我超有追求 Whale Zen Master鲸鱼禅师Urban2.0M WordsOngoing “Grandpa, I'm not going to college. I'd rather find a job sooner.” “How can you just stop studying? You need to have ambition. A college degree gives you the chance to earn a doctorate, and that opens up greater possibilities for your career...” “Grandpa, I don't have any grand ambitions. I just want to start working and earning money sooner.” My name is Zhang Daxiang. I'm reborn, and now my grandfather wants me to start a new branch of the family tree... 793Votes166.4kRecs227.1kFans

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"Grandpa, I'm not going to university. I'd better find something to do as soon as possible." "How can you not study? A person should have aspirations. If you go to university, you will have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate, and then you can have higher aspirations in your career..." "Grandpa, I don't have any big ambitions. I just want to go to work early and earn money early." My name is Zhang Daxiang. I'm a reincarnated person, and now my grandfather wants me to have a separate volume in our family genealogy...

14 华 Chinese Showbiz: Joining the Regular Army in 1996 华娱：从96年加入正规军开始 Abnormally Big-Headed非正常大脑袋Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Wang Sheng, a web drama director from an unconventional background, transmigrates to 1996 and becomes the child of Beijing Film Studio employees. He originally thought he could join the establishment and make his mark, but unexpectedly, the establishment is even wilder... 0Votes15.8kRecs99.1kFans

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Wang Sheng, a web series director who came from humble beginnings, travels back to 1996 and becomes a child of the Beijing Film Studio. He thought he could join the mainstream and make a name for himself, but little did he know that the mainstream was even more unconventional...

15 华 Chinese Showbiz: How Did I Become a Top-Tier Star? 华娱：我怎么成顶流了 Bao Muchenming宝木辰铭Urban792k WordsOngoing Reborn in 2014, Qi Liang was a first-year management student at the Beijing Film Academy. He planned to use his experience as a casting director in his previous life to build connections and capital, then return to his old line of work. But his very first production brought an unexpected turn: the director took a liking to him and wanted him to become an actor. Qi Liang thought it over and decided that might not be so bad. Everyone knew actors made the most money these days. After spending a few 0Votes33.2kRecs96.4kFans

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Reborn in 2014, Qi Liang, a freshman in the Department of Management at Beijing Film Academy, originally planned to use his experience as a casting director in his previous life to build up his network and return to his old profession. Unexpectedly, he encountered an accident in his first film crew – the director took a liking to him and wanted him to be an actor. Qi Liang thought about it and agreed. After all, everyone knows that actors earn the most these days. It might be better for him to work in the industry for a few years, gain some capital and reputation, and then move behind the scenes. I'll sign a few promising new talents, then I can become a boss, retire, and sit at home counting my money. Just thinking about this kind of life makes me happy. "Boss, the role of Xiaotian is almost settled, but the production team wants you to play the male lead." "Boss, Meng Jie has been given a regular guest spot on Tencent's new show, but she said she wants you to go with her." "Boss, we have investors willing to invest in our new project, but they want you to star in it." "Boss, can we film this new drama together? Let me ride on your popularity too." "Boss…" "Wait a moment!" Qi Liang stared into thought as he looked at the schedule his agent handed him. I was told that once I became a boss, I could retire and sit at home counting money, right? How did I end up becoming a top influencer?! (With over 10,000 high-quality works in the Chinese entertainment industry already published, this established author guarantees quality!)

16 2 2006: Making It Big in America 2006：操盘美利坚 Cheap Poetry廉价的诗意Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Becoming Agent Smith takes exactly three steps: One: Pose as a supplier. Two: Line up projects. Three: Split the proceeds. Kevin Smith was a lobbyist on K Street in Washington in his previous life. When he opened his eyes, he was a young plumber in Pacific Heights, a neighborhood packed with the rich and famous. His superb skills and warm service earned him rave reviews from the ladies of the neighborhood. By chance, he won the trust of a mother and daughter who were Hollywood stars, became the 0Votes12.9kRecs53.7kFans

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Becoming a Smith Commissioner involves three steps: 1. Disguise yourself as a supplier. Second: Accumulate projects. 3. Profit sharing. Kevin Smith, in his previous life as a lobbyist on K Street in Washington, D. C., Wakes up to find himself a young plumber in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, a gathering place for the wealthy and famous. With his superb skills and enthusiastic service, he wins the praise of the ladies in the area. By chance, he gained the trust of a Hollywood movie star and her daughter, became the head of a non-profit organization, and met the Getty family, descendants of the world's richest man and influential in California, as their external representative. From then on, he often said three things: "When you're still studying the main text of the contract, you've already overlooked the back of the contract." "Rights are like real estate; their value depends on their distance from the city center." "What's on the menu isn't important; what matters is who you're eating with." The road ahead is long, and countless people whispered to him: You cannot withstand the storm. He whispered in response: I am the storm. Years later, in order to avoid putting his hand on the Bible to swear an oath, Kevin had to say: I really don't want to improve. (The content is outdated and can be shown)

17 文 Showbiz: 1990 文娱：1990 Roaring Peak嗷世巅锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The highly controversial author, screenwriter, producer, talent scout in the music industry, and film company owner Zhang Yan once summed up his life as follows: The rise of an opportunist, the downfall of a lovestruck man... 2Votes88.8kRecs79.3kFans

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Zhang Yan, a controversial and renowned writer, screenwriter, producer, music industry talent scout, and film company owner, once summarized his life as follows: The rise of a speculator, the downfall of a devoted lover...

18 循 Does Playing by the Rules Count as Being Reborn? 循规蹈矩能叫重生吗？ Law School Freshman法学院新生Urban2.5M WordsOngoing Zhou Mingyuan, a notorious womanizer and lawyer with tens of millions of followers across the internet, is reborn as a first-year law student in 2014. Love should be passionate, and a career demands getting ahead of the competition. Now that I’ve been reborn, there’s no way I’m playing by the rules! This time around, he’s going to live exactly as he pleases. This book is also known as "Living Exactly as I Please 2.0", "The Top Dog’s Rebirth Playbook", and "How to Master Intimate Relations 444Votes126.5kRecs480.6kFans

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Zhou Mingyuan, a womanizing lawyer with millions of followers online, is reverted to the life of a law school freshman in 2014. Love must be passionate and intense, and career success requires seizing opportunities. I, reborn, cannot follow the rules! In this life, he will naturally choose a life where he can do as he pleases. This book is also known as "Do As You Please 2.0", "The Top Man's Rebirth Strategy Manual", and "How to Master Intimate Relationships".

19 华 Chinese Showbiz 2001: Call Me Director! 华娱2001：叫我导演！ Joy Facing the Heavens朝天乐Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Shen Liang, a 1997 graduate of the cinematography program at the Beijing Film Academy, didn’t accomplish much in his previous life. Back in 2001, he decides to live differently. Before being reborn, he carried a camera. After being reborn, he’s still carrying a camera? Then what was the point of being reborn? What do you mean, carrying a camera? Call me a director! (Also known as "Slander! He’s Slandering Me! I’m Not a Scumbag!" and "Our Director Is Just This Happy") 0Votes19.9kRecs156.1kFans

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Shen Liang, a 1997 graduate of the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy, did not have ideal grades in his previous life. Returning to 2001, Shen Liang wants to live a different life. Before being reborn, he carried a camera; after being reborn, he still carries a camera? Wouldn't that mean I was reborn for nothing? What's that carrying a camera? Call me Director! (This book is also known as "Slander! He slandered me! I'm not a scumbag!" And "This is how happy we directors are")

20 华 The Entertainment World's Intel King 华娱情报王 A Little Plumper胖一点Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Yan Li, a graduate of the vocational program for the Class of 2000 at Beijing Film Academy, gets the golden finger [Daily Intelligence System] and becomes the entertainment industry’s king of insider information. What? The cast of The Heroes of Sui and Tang is holding auditions for Yuwen Chengdu. That role seems perfect for me. What? The brand’s minimum endorsement rate is three million a year. Damn, my agent quoted too low. Hurry and raise the price. What? A female star plans to use a pinhole c 695Votes444kRecs548.1kFans

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Yan Li, a 2000 graduate of the vocational college program at Beijing Film Academy, acquires the "Golden Finger" [Daily Intelligence System], transforming him into the king of entertainment industry intelligence. What? The casting for "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" has been completed! Yuwen Chengdu? This role seems perfect for me! What? The brand's bottom line for endorsement is 3 million per year? Damn, the agent asked for too low a price. Quickly raise it! What? A female celebrity plans to use a hidden camera in her room to secretly film intimate videos of us as leverage? Humph, I'll change rooms. What?!! The claim that Beijing's housing prices fell in 2022, from a peak of 100,000 yuan per square meter to 80,000 yuan per square meter, is considered intelligence? This is practically a prediction! … (PS: The author has written two other books on the entertainment industry with over 10,000 subscribers: "Entertainment Industry 1997" and "Who's the Real Dealer?" You can read them with confidence.)

21 华 Chinese Entertainment: Starting Out as a Male Model 华娱从男模开始 The Hippopotamus Can't Moo河马不会叫Urban3.0M WordsOngoing He wakes up in 2015 and enters the entertainment industry as a male model. Don’t tell me about powerful backgrounds, impressive connections, or how corrupt the unspoken rules are. Bai Liang, living a second life, says he’s never suffered much in either one. The worst thing he’s had to stomach is iced coffee, and the heaviest thing he’s ever carried is Valentino. Making it in the industry comes down to two words: Luck! He’s going to find out what this entertainment industry is really like. Some p 39Votes506.1kRecs717.4kFans

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Back in 2015, I started my career in the entertainment industry as a male model. Don't tell me how strong your background is, how powerful your connections are, or how shady the unspoken rules are. Having been reborn, Bai Liang says he has never suffered any injustice in either life. The hardest thing he has ever endured was an iced Americano, and the heaviest thing he has ever carried was a Valentino. Being in the industry—that's all there is to it. Luck! He wanted to see what really went on in the entertainment industry. In this industry, some people rely on talent, some on connections, and some on ability... Bai Liang directly showed them the value of relying on luck. If you don't like the current Lucky Kapibal form, the next one to appear is Super Luck I Don't Eat Beef!

22 文 Literary Titan 1983 文豪1983 Little Moments of Romance小时光恋曲Urban2.0M WordsOngoing (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

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(A novel about a reborn literary master, without a system; each work has an interpretation and adaptation that fits the times.) Sixty-year-old Yu Qie sat there, his gaze filled with longing, seeing only the shadow of his twenty-year-old self. At that time, he had just submitted his first novel and was considered a rising star in the literary world. Today, he is world-renowned, a conscience of the late 20th century, and the last pinnacle of human literature. The Akutagawa Prize, the Mao Dun Prize, the Kafka Prize, the Goncourt Prize, the Hugo Prize… he is the first person from ancient China to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, a spiritual anchor for countless young people. A cultural icon of Eastern literature, a pioneer on the path to the future. Twenty-year-old Yu Qie turned to him and said, "At that time, I just wanted to make some money to use." It will interpret contemporary literary works as much as possible; some adaptations and original works; 11,000 high-level subscriptions, 4,000 average subscriptions; there may be some explanations of literary genres, but don't be intimidated, it's definitely a fast-paced, enjoyable read.

23 洛 The Wolf of Los Angeles 洛杉矶之狼 White No. 13白色十三号Urban2.6M WordsCompleted In North America, there are many paths to power and wealth. Hock heads straight for Los Angeles and chooses the entertainment and media industry. The media is like sunlight: it doesn't just illuminate the bright side. Every word and every image that appears in the media is carefully designed to shape public opinion and manipulate the public. 9Votes339.9kRecs269.6kFans

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In North America, there are many paths to power and wealth. Hawke plunged into Los Angeles and chose the entertainment and media industry. The media is like sunlight, it doesn't only show the bright side. Every word and every image that appears in the media is carefully designed to guide public opinion and manipulate the public.

24 我 My Korean Peninsula, 2007 我的半岛2007 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A soul that transmigrated here finds itself on the Korean Peninsula in 2007. An Ru Song wakes up in a rented semi-basement apartment, and soon maps out the path he will take in his new life… 0Votes95.2kRecs124.5kFans

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A soul transported from another era lands on a peninsula in 2007. An Rusong awakens in a semi-basement rented room and quickly plans the path he will take in his new life...

25 多 What's Wrong with One More Person Getting Rich Later? 多我一个后富怎么了 Fishing Snow渔雪Urban3.7M WordsOngoing He started out studying medicine but never practiced, then sold TVs, ran into Zhou Huihui, and moved into the sharing economy, where deposits went unrepaid. Next came real estate, where he found some success. At last, he picked a prime property, but never got to top it out… In 2008, Yu Xing woke from a dream to find himself back on the eve of the financial crisis, with his investments in the red. That was the year industry giants took shape and capital awoke. He could only struggle to build his 1.7kVotes1MRecs885.5kFans

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He initially studied medicine but couldn't practice it. Later, he sold televisions. When he returned to China next week, he jumped into the sharing economy, but the deposit was non-refundable. He then ventured into real estate, achieved some success, and finally found a good property, but couldn't reach the top price... In 2008, Yu Xing woke up from a dream and found himself back on the eve of the financial crisis, when he had suffered financial losses. That year, giants took shape and capital awakened. He could only struggle to start his business while being forced to rob the rich to help the poor. Running out of money? Go short selling... Running out of money? Go short selling! Got money? Go ahead, oh well, since we're already here, let's short it. Much later, Yu Xing's company's shell was exposed by the media, and he personally admitted it, which caused everything to explode! How can the most conscientious CEO and the most ruthless financial manipulator be the same person?! This is just the tip of the iceberg that the media has uncovered. He exploits retail investors, disrupts order, establishes exchanges, and is both feared and sought after. Wherever Yu Xing went, he had countless supporters and countless enemies.

26 娱 Showbiz: I Just Want to Work Behind the Scenes 娱乐：我只想当幕后大佬 Bao Muchenming宝木辰铭Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Actors, singers, idols, MCs, hosts… Onstage, celebrities shine beneath the spotlights. Chased by the media and adored by fans, they seem like idols perched high above the rest. But behind the radiance, in the places the spotlights cannot reach, lies the real “iceberg beneath the water.” Producers, film and television companies, investors, advertisers, television stations, websites, cinema chains, the media, internet conglomerates… They are all intertwined, opposing yet mutually beneficial, att 0Votes35.3kRecs166.2kFans

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Actor, singer, idol, MC, host... On stage, celebrities shine under the spotlight. They are chased by the media and adored by fans, appearing like unattainable idols. But behind the brilliance, in places untouched by the spotlight, lies the true "underwater iceberg." Producers, film companies, investors, advertisers, TV stations, websites, cinemas, media outlets, internet groups... They are intertwined, antagonistic yet mutually beneficial, attacking yet symbiotic, and together they support the entire massive entertainment industry. "So what's the point of being a celebrity? What I want to be is a true behind-the-scenes boss." — Meng Bai (Hua Yu Wen)

27 美 Tales of America, 1988 美利坚往事1988 Quietly Thinking安静的想Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government sentiment, freedom. Amid the tides of the late 1980s, a country boy from the Rust Belt struggles to press forward just as the door to upward mobility is about to close. College, Silicon Valley, startups, HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of the 1%, or even the 0.1%, he gave up a lot and gained a lot. 0Votes30.3kRecs105.3kFans

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Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government, freedom. A country boy from the Rust Belt amidst the tides of the late 1980s. Struggling to move forward as the door for flow from the lower to the upper levels is about to close. Universities, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship, HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of that 1%, or even 0.1%, He gave up a lot, but also gained a lot.

28 美 In America, the Winner Takes All 美利坚胜者为王 Cheap Poetry廉价的诗意Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A 120-by-53-yard field of green, U-shaped goalposts set 18 feet apart, one whistle, four 60-minute quarters, 11 players on the field, a 30-person coaching staff, a 46-man roster, hundreds of sideline staff, tens of thousands of fans roaring in unison, tens of millions watching from home, and hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial sponsorships. This is just an ordinary weekend of football. The winners take the glory and the money, and get everything. The losers leave in despair, with nothi 0Votes23.3kRecs89.7kFans

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A 120x53 yard green field, U-shaped goals spaced 18 feet apart, a whistle blows, 4 quarters (60 minutes), 11 players on the field, a 30-man coaching staff, a 46-man roster, hundreds of sideline staff, the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators, the continuous attention of tens of millions of people off the field, and hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial sponsorships—this is just an ordinary football game weekend. The victor gains both fame and fortune, and wins everything. The loser is heartbroken and has nothing left. All or Nothing? As someone who appears in multiple newspapers covering sports, entertainment, finance, business, technology, and culture, his public image is undoubtedly complex. Those who love him call him the savior of the football field, the pioneer of commercial sports, the trailblazer of Wall Street, the Hollywood harvester, the godfather of Silicon Valley, an old friend of lobbying groups, and a beneficiary of two financial crises. Among his haters, he became a "team bully with no professional ethics," a "ruthless opportunist," "the heir to Hugh Hefner's mantle," "the alien from District 52," "a broker on K Street," and "a lackey of a media conglomerate." "Whether on or off the field, Ethan O'Connor is an absolute winner." — TIME

29 骂 Who Are You Calling a Powerhouse? 骂谁实力派呢 A Little Plumper胖一点Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Who are you calling a powerhouse performer? Who are you insulting? Do you have any idea what it means to be one of Asia’s Ten Most Handsome Men? 8Votes264.5kRecs843.1kFans

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Who is considered a true powerhouse? Who are they insulting? Do you understand the true value of being one of Asia's top ten most handsome men?

30 西 The Sicilian Legend of a Best Actor 西西里的影帝传说 Dawn Whisper拂晓谓Urban821k WordsCompleted In the ’80s and ’90s, a steady stream of original films still dominated the major studios, and a host of iconic roles drew every talented actor in. Leo arrived with great ambitions! He would rise from the side of the leading lady in Malèna, leave Sicily for Hollywood, keep one foot in arthouse cinema and the other in commercial films, and make himself a legendary Sicilian movie star! That was Leo’s vision of the wonderful life ahead of him... Right now, he’s trying to charm Sofia, daughter of Th 0Votes6.7kRecs31.6kFans

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In the 1980s and 90s, a constant stream of original films dominated major film and television companies, and the numerous memorable roles in film history attracted every outstanding actor. Leo arrived here with great ambition! He rose from the side of the female lead in "Malèna", left Sicily, entered Hollywood, and made a legend of a Sicilian Best Actor by balancing art films and commercial films! The above is Leo's vision for a better future... Right now, he's trying to seduce Sofia Coppola's daughter, hoping to trick the young girl into giving him a minor, unknown role—something to earn a living!

31 美 America, 1982 美利坚1982 A Spoonful of Memories一勺往事Urban1.3M WordsCompleted He has received the most dazzling praise and the most vicious insults. Every vein in his body pulses with defiance. He is a white kid who will never become a member of high society. He is a young man whom the public sees as a country boy. He is Tommy Hawk. He has been reborn. Welcome to a story whose first half tells the tale of the American Dream and whose second half tells of the American Nightmare. Let's welcome Tommy Hawk to the stage, on a winter's day in 2022. 0Votes302.6kRecs479.2kFans

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He has won the most lavish praise and received the most vicious insults. He's a guy whose every vein in his body seems to flow with arrogance. He's a white kid who'll never become a celebrity. He was seen by the public as a young man from the countryside. He is Tommy Hawke. He was reborn. Welcome to this story, the first half of which tells the American Dream and the second half of which tells the American Nightmare. Let's welcome Tommy Hawke to the stage in the winter of 2022.

32 国 The National Forensic Doctor 国民法医 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Corpse: Have you no manners? 110Votes4.1MRecs2.4MFans

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Corpse: Are you being polite?

33 重 Reborn to Ride the Wave 重生之我要冲浪 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Back in the past, Yao Yuan has only one thing on his mind: goofing off… Ahem, I mean surfing! 23Votes1.8MRecs1.6MFans

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Back in the past, Yao Yuan only wanted to have fun—oops, I mean, just surf!

34 我 I Really Can't Act 我真不会演戏啊 Little Moments of Romance小时光恋曲Urban1.4M WordsCompleted “I’m going to take my talent into the entertainment industry…” “But you can’t actually act.” “Having a good face is enough.” 0Votes79.3kRecs127.3kFans

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"I want to bring my talent to the entertainment industry..." "But you can't really act." "Having a face is enough." The new book, *Literary Masters 1983*, featuring a great writer of the 1980s, has been released. Those interested can check it out.

35 剥 Exploiting Hollywood, 1980 剥削好莱坞1980 Gosha the Moscow Locksmith莫斯科钳工果沙Urban7.0M WordsOngoing 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

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Hollywood has developed many formulas... What kind of movies will succeed? But there are always big-budget productions that fit the formula and fail at the box office. Ronald Lee travels back in time to 1980s Hollywood. Can he discover the secret to the film's success? Because he can dream about movie clips he saw in his past life... He's good at making high-grossing films and also good at getting his actors to win awards. Ronald gained many friends, enemies, and confidantes... Let the author take you back to the 1980s with breakdancing, afros, and high shoulder pads.

36 华 Chinese Entertainment, 1997 华娱1997 A Little Plumper胖一点Urban3.4M WordsCompleted In early 1997, Cao Xuan, who has the memories of a seasoned entertainment writer from the future, appears in Water Margin, the last of CCTV’s Four Great Classical Novels adaptations. The most handsome Ximen Qing in history is born... 2Votes386.2kRecs749.9kFans

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In early 1997, Cao Xuan, who is remembered by veteran entertainment editors, starred in the last of CCTV's Four Great Classical Novels, "Water Margin". The most handsome Ximen Qing in history has been revealed...

37 这 This Isn't Entertainment 这不是娱乐 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban600k WordsCompleted Just burn it all down. I'm tired! 0Votes487.4kRecs335.4kFans

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Destroy it, I'm tired! Reader groups: 629116518, 66646452

38 溯 Tracing the Current of the Literary Era 溯流文艺时代 Meat Commander肉都督Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Yu Dong is reborn from 2019 into 1991, returning to the time just after graduation, when he was assigned to work as a counselor at Jinling Arts College. Starting out by writing novels, he takes things one step at a time, gradually building an empire in the entertainment industry. 0Votes108.1kRecs171.1kFans

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Yu Dong is reborn from 2019 back to 1991, returning to the time when he had just graduated and was assigned to work as a counselor at Jinling Academy of Arts. Starting with writing novels, he gradually builds an entertainment empire.

39 重 Reshaping the Millennium Era 重塑千禧年代 Fishing Snow渔雪Urban5.2M WordsCompleted At the turn of the millennium, officials were chanting slogans about GDP, bosses took pride in bringing their secretaries along, and rough-and-ready entrepreneurs fought with blades flashing amid the waves of the times. Fang Zhuo returns to the year 2000. Ten years later, a group of venture capitalists and private equity firms storm the company headquarters, demanding an answer from a stunned Fang Zhuo: “Mr. Fang, all your other projects have gone public. When on earth will this first one li 47Votes867.3kRecs825.4kFans

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In the year 2000, leaders were chanting the slogan of GDP, bosses were proud to have secretaries, and ordinary people were hiding in the fierce competition of the times. Fang Zhuo returns to 2000. Ten years later, a group of venture capitalists and private equity firms stormed into the group's headquarters, pleading with a stunned Fang Zhuo: "Mr. Fang, all your other projects have been listed. When will this first project be listed?" "We agreed on three years, then another three years, then another three years, and now it's almost been ten years, boss!"

40 1 Starting with Chips in 1991 1991从芯开始 Three Parts Confused三分糊涂Urban2.8M WordsCompleted Su Yuanshan, chief architect at Haixin, was reborn in 1991. Back when AMD was still surviving by copying Intel, he began laying the groundwork with EDA, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Arrangement. He would give the domestic semiconductor industry a whole new lease on life. A great nation's rise begins with chips! A new novel is underway: Reborn in '99: Starting Out as a Tutor to a Top Student 2Votes217.4kRecs302.5kFans

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Haixin's chief architect, Su Yuanshan, is reborn back to 1991. In this era when AMD still survives by copying Intel. He started his planning with EDA, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Arrangement. To create a brighter future for the domestic semiconductor industry. The rise of a great power begins with its core technologies! The new book has been published. Reborn at 99: Starting as a Teacher for Top Students

41 拼 An Era of Striving 拼搏年代 White No. 13白色十三号Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Back in 1998, an ordinary man who had drifted, struggled, cried, and fought his way through life hopes to get back on his feet and keep pace with the times. My new book, My American World, is a smaller-scale story. 0Votes428.7kRecs250.1kFans

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Back in 1998, I, an ordinary person who had struggled, worked hard, cried, and fought, hope to start running steadily and keep up with the times. My new book, "My World of American Variety Shows," is a smaller version.

42 变EN What It's Like to Become a Vampire 变成血族是什么体验 Divine Traveler Hamburger神行汉堡Urban2.5M WordsCompleted “What’s it like to turn into a vampire?” Xiang Kun never expected that he’d be able to answer this question from personal experience. Not long ago, he’d read a response to it on Zhihu and thought it was just a story. 11Votes757.8kRecs1.1MFans

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What's it like to become a vampire? Xiang Kun never expected that this question, which he had recently treated as a story on Zhihu, could now be answered with his own experience.

43 重 Reborn in the Tumultuous Years 重生之激荡年华 The Royal Hireling Cat皇家雇佣猫Urban1.9M WordsCompleted A top student preparing to pursue a PhD is reborn in 2008 in a parallel era, inhabiting the body of a seventeen-year-old high schooler. At last, he gets the chance to relive those years when brilliant youth blossomed, and to take center stage in those tumultuous times instead of watching from the sidelines. At home, he has one older sister, surrounded by wind, rain, and thunder. With a feather duster in her left hand and a rolling pin in her right, she vows to reason with him and lays down three 0Votes480.2kRecs344.5kFans

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A top student about to pursue a PhD is reborn in a parallel era in 2008, possessing the body of a 17-year-old high school student. Thus, those brilliant years of youth are fortunate enough to return, and those turbulent times are fortunate enough to go from being an audience member to the main character. At home, there was only one older sister, seemingly unstoppable, wielding a feather duster in her left hand and a rolling pin in her right, who declared she would reason with him and set three ironclad rules for him: First, study hard; Second, internet access is prohibited; Third, no early romantic relationships allowed!

44 传 Legend 1997 传奇1997 Wildflower, Not a Leaf狂花非叶Urban1.6M WordsCompleted The same rebirth, a different 1997. This is the year Sui Bo’s legend begins... 0Votes113.7kRecs125.9kFans

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The same rebirth, but a different 1997. From this year onward, Sui Bo's legend began...

45 绝 The Undisputed Number One 绝对一番 Seafloor Wanderer海底漫步者Urban1.8M WordsCompleted “Always be number one” means “fight for first place forever and never give up”! After transmigrating to Japan just as its bubble economy collapses and the country enters a severe recession, Lu Zhishou takes a look at his empty wallet, next month’s rent bill, and transmigration perks. He promptly heads for a TV station and begins his quest to claim the top spot. He also finds the woman of his dreams. He makes plans, enlists accomplices, and doggedly pursues her, but the outcome... Disclaimer: Thi 10Votes2.6MRecs736kFans

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"Absolutely number one" means "always strive for the top spot and never give up!" Lu Zhishou transmigrated to Japan during the Great Depression, just after the collapse of the bubble economy. Looking at his empty wallet, next month's rent bill, and the perks of his transmigration, he immediately plunged into the television station and began his life of vying for the top spot. Moreover, he found his sweetheart, devised a plan, colluded with accomplices, and launched a relentless pursuit, only to find the result... Disclaimer: This story takes place in a parallel world and is purely fictional. It has no relation to any people, things, or events in reality.

46 最 The Golden Age of Tokusatsu 最佳特摄时代 Chalk White粉笔白Urban2.4M WordsCompleted At first, Meng Lang wanted to become a great director. To save his family's business, he made the TV series King of Yo-Yos, basically a “buy a yo-yo and get a TV show free” deal! He had planned to sell some yo-yos to fund a major production, but his father suddenly told him, “Son! Our toy factory is going public!” That's when he realized that making tokusatsu shows in a world without piracy could be this profitable! So he went on to make Balala the Fairies, Armor Hero, Bakugan Kids, Legend of Ti 2Votes378.4kRecs505.3kFans

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Initially, Meng Lang wanted to become a great director. In an effort to save his family business, he made a movie called "Blazing Teens," which was essentially a "buy a yo-yo, get a free TV series" movie! He wanted to sell some yo-yos to make money to produce a masterpiece, but his dad suddenly told him, "Son! Our toy factory is going public!" It was then that he realized how profitable it was to shoot tokusatsu (special effects) films in a world without piracy! So he went on to film "Balala the Fairies", "Armor Hero", "Bakugan Battle Brawlers", "Legend of Skyfire", and "Egg Miracle". Ultraman series, Kamen Rider series... He's the king of tokusatsu series and kids' favorite man! — Time Magazine Film critic: "Meng Lang is just a toy seller!" Book club: 960957412

47 大 Great Doctor Ling Ran 大医凌然 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban3.5M WordsCompleted Ling Ran, a medical student, had a modest goal: to become the greatest doctor in the world. Then, by accident, he achieved it. 53Votes8.5MRecs2.1MFans

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Ling Ran, a medical student, had a small goal: to become the world's greatest doctor. She accidentally achieved it.

48 咸 The Lazy Fish's Guide to Self-Rescue 咸鱼的自救攻略 Seems Like an Expert貌似高手Urban3.6M WordsCompleted Rewritten synopsis after completing the book. This book is about starting a business and documenting history. It’s not about being reborn ten or twenty years in the past; it’s about living in the present. The story runs from January 2018 to May 2021. It began serialization in August 2018 and was completed in June 2020. On April 1, 2020, the story’s timeline officially caught up with reality. The paths of the protagonist, Chu Yuanxi, split between two parallel universes. In 2014, one version reso 0Votes558.6kRecs217.1kFans

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I will rewrite the synopsis after the book is finished. This book is about entrepreneurship and records history. It's not about being reborn ten or twenty years ago, but about living in the present. The novel's timeline spans from January 2018 to May 2021, with the story ending thereafter. It was serialized from August 2018 to June 2020, and on April 1, 2020, the novel's timeline officially caught up with reality. The protagonist of this book, Chu Yuanxi, has a diverging path in two parallel universes. In 2014, one of them resolutely embarks on the path of entrepreneurship, while the other continues to work as a lazy bum. In January 2018, the entrepreneur has reached the pinnacle of his life, but his soul jumps to the bum's body, where he only has his skills but no resources to show for himself. These two years have been tumultuous in reality, both in terms of global dynamics and the entrepreneurial field. The book closely follows current events, covering almost all the major events in the entrepreneurial environment of the country. With a heart full of surging emotions and the ever-changing world, Chu Yuanxi finally upgrades and iterates the entrepreneurial project that succeeded by walking a tightrope in the original world. Starting with self-media short videos, he innovates many times, redefines the track, and crushes the iron curtain giant. This book primarily focuses on the workplace, depicting both the cutthroat competition and the relentless pursuit of success in business. Each character has their own desires and convictions, displaying genuine emotions as well as selfishness and hypocrisy, striving for authenticity. Readers say that the book's excessive realism is its biggest flaw, but it is also what makes it unique.

49 我EN I Really Am Immortal 我真的长生不老 First Love, Brilliant as Summer Flowers初恋璀璨如夏花Urban3.7M WordsCompleted This book tells the story of how an immortal should live a positive and upright life in modern human society under the guidance of the Core Socialist Values. I hope it can offer some useful experience to other immortals, people with supernatural abilities, cultivators, aliens, and nonhuman beings who wish to contribute to national development and live stable, harmonious lives. Book VIP group: 870388766 (full), 723479938 (requir 26Votes2.3MRecs1.6MFans

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This article tells the story of how an immortal person should live a positive and correct life in modern human society under the guidance of the core socialist values. It is hoped that this will serve as a starting point for other long-lived individuals, people with special abilities, cultivators, extraterrestrials, and non-human beings to participate in national construction and a stable and harmonious life. QQ groups for artwork submissions: 741825442 (full), 783764489 (full), 907366463 (empty) This book's VIP group: 870388766 (full), 723479938 (10000 fan points)

50 最 The Golden Age of Entertainment 最佳娱乐时代 White No. 13白色十三号Urban3.5M WordsCompleted My new book, The Striving Years, is now online. These are the worst of times: six major companies monopolize Hollywood. These are the best of times: the internet keeps disrupting traditional business models. Ronan will climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment era and look down upon the countless forests below. 0Votes772.3kRecs264.9kFans

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My new book, "The Era of Struggle," has been uploaded. This is the worst of times, with the Big Six dominating Hollywood; this is the best of times, with the internet constantly disrupting traditional models. Ronan aims to climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment age, overlooking countless forests below.