Enduring Classics, Treasures for the Ages 经久不衰，盛世典藏

1 时 A Titan of the Times 时代巨子 Wildflower, Not a Leaf狂花非叶Urban1.2M WordsCompleted This was a dazzling, glorious era. Lin Feng was its brightest star, an era-defining figure whom no one could ignore. His legend began in the summer of 2001. 0Votes129.5kRecs119.2kFans

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This is a brilliant and glorious era. Lin Feng is the most dazzling figure of this era, a giant whose influence cannot be ignored by anyone. His legend began in the summer of 2001.

2 庸 The Ordinary Man Is Actually... 庸人还真 Heart of Light and Darkness光暗之心Urban482k WordsCompleted More or less, this is the story of an ordinary but far-from-vulgar little man who somehow comes upon a fortuitous opportunity. From struggling just to survive, he becomes a superhuman who lives life to the fullest, roams wherever he pleases, and eventually hopes to attain immortality. This story is fun because the protagonist is a fascinating person. This book takes its time, but its flavor is rich and mellow, like a pot of Cantonese soup simmered slowly over a low flame. 0Votes70kRecs77.3kFans

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It is generally believed that an ordinary but not vulgar little person inexplicably gets a chance to transform from a struggling little person into a super genius who lives a carefree and unrestrained life and can eventually hope to live forever. This story is interesting because the protagonist is an interesting person. This book is a bit long-winded, but it has a rich flavor, like a Cantonese soup simmered slowly over a low flame.

3 美 The Culinary Traveler 美食旅行家 Little Snow Dumpling小雪团子Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Ever since Zhang Xiao was able to expense his travel costs... He was either on the road or planning his next trip. He had stayed in presidential suites costing hundreds of thousands a night, sampled sumptuous dishes decorated with gold leaf, and lived in the lap of luxury. He had conquered the perilous Amazon rainforest and gazed out at the vast, breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas. He had no regrets in life. The top magazine Time had this to say about Zhang Xiao: “His job is undoubtedly the mos 0Votes145.4kRecs136.6kFans

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Ever since Zhang Xiao was allowed to have her travel expenses reimbursed... He is either on his way to travel or preparing for his next trip. Having stayed in presidential suites costing hundreds of thousands a night, and savored exquisite food decorated with gold leaf, their extravagance was on full display. Having conquered the perilous Amazon rainforest and gazed upon the magnificent scenery of the Himalayas, I have no regrets in this life. The top magazine Time described Zhang Xiao's job as "undoubtedly the most enviable, even as a CEO or a president." At the 2020 Person of the Year awards ceremony, Zhang Xiao held the trophy and smiled at the stars below: "To be honest, I don't know why I received this trophy today. I'm just an ordinary person who loves to travel, and I just took pictures of the scenery along the way and shared them with everyone."

4 清 The Cultured Guest 清客 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical681k WordsOngoing Fine calligraphy, but no more than ordinary; second-rate talent, kept under wraps; three jin of liquor, yet never drunk; clothes for all four seasons, but never quite right; five stones at Go, without regret; six performances of Kunqu, never turned down; a crooked seven-character poem, written without delay; eight rounds of the card game ma diao, with nothing left unchecked; a rank of ninth grade, never sought; and a full ten parts of geniality, without a trace of vulgarity Travel five hundred y 9Votes99.7kRecs282.1kFans

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A good handwriting is not bad, second-rate talent is not revealed, a three-jin liquor capacity does not make one drunk, clothes are not appropriate for all seasons, five-in-a-row Go is not regretted, six performances of Kunqu Opera are not refused, seven-character crooked poems are not delayed, eight-card Mahjong is not checked, a ninth-rank title is not chosen, and a very amiable and unconventional person is — Tracing back five hundred years, experience the long-lost joys of life in "The Guest of the Qing Dynasty," a masterpiece by Thief Dao Sanchi.

5 公 A Thousand Autumns for the Young Master 公子千秋 Fu Tian府天Historical2.8M WordsOngoing After a devastating fire, Yue Qianqiu was taken home by Old Master Yue, a man of humble origins with a house full of descendants. In this world, there were powerful clans and scholars who fancied themselves noble and righteous. There were also martial circles and sects unwilling to live at the mercy of the imperial court. Scholars used their words to undermine the law, while heroes used their martial arts to defy its prohibitions. Conflict and excitement went hand in hand, as did opportunity and 0Votes717.5kRecs176kFans

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After a fire, Yue Qianqiu was taken home by Old Master Yue, who came from humble beginnings and had many descendants. In this world, there are noble families, and there are also self-righteous scholars. This world has its own martial arts world, and also its own sects that refuse to submit to the whims of the imperial court. Confucian scholars use their literary skills to disrupt the law, while chivalrous individuals use their martial arts to break the law. Conflict and excitement coexist, as do opportunities and risks. But before eagles can soar through the sky and fish can leap across the sea, Yue Qianqiu must resolve his own status issue. As an adopted son, should he be cautious and bide his time, or should he live a carefree and unrestrained life, doing whatever he wants?

7 回 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Pirate 回到明朝当海盗 Let Me Add Some Mushrooms for You给您添蘑菇啦Historical644k WordsCompleted In the thirty-fourth year of the Jiajing reign, a graduate student of maritime studies quietly woke up. In this age, scholars threw down their brushes to become pirates, while pirates sent petitions asking the court to recruit them. In this age, the emperor couldn’t stop refining elixirs, and the court dared not open its doors to the filthy world outside. But none of them knew that this was already the age of the great voyages. Fortune’s daughters crossed oceans, and poetry and song had become a 0Votes52kRecs24.9kFans

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In the thirty-fourth year of the Jiajing reign, a maritime graduate student quietly awoke. In this day and age, scholars throw down their pens to become pirates, and pirates deliver letters awaiting amnesty. These days, the emperor can't stop making elixirs, and the outside world is too polluted to be opened. But they didn't know that this was already the Age of Exploration. The wealthy young woman traveled across the ocean, and her poetry and songs have become a thing of the past. And I, who consider myself the Celestial Empire, am no longer the center of the world. The graduate student knew these things, so he studied hard and worked hard to produce results. If your friends are too stupid and your enemies are too reckless, you can't get past them without studying them. The ocean is too vast, and there are too many foreigners; we can't manage them all if we don't have more children.

10 随 Drifting with the Tide: A Great Military Strategist 随波逐流之一代军师 Going with the Flow随波逐流Historical1.6M WordsCompleted I have long since hidden away the gold at my waist; such matters are nothing unusual. If the world wishes to know the guest of the humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, was born poor. After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. But by chance, he was drawn into the struggle over the crown prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Faced with schemes and machinations, he had to match wits and p 2Votes5.8MRecs360.3kFans

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He has retired from public life, his gold belt now hidden away; news of his past is commonplace. If the world wishes to know the recluse of this humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, came from a poor family. After ten years of diligent study, he finally passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. However, he unwittingly became embroiled in the struggle for the crown prince position in the Great Yong Dynasty. Faced with conspiracies and intrigues, and the battles of wits and power among various factions, he wanted to escape this vortex that swept through the entire court. But the circumstances forced him to act, leaving him no choice but to go with the flow, throwing himself into the court struggles, using his wisdom to secure a peaceful living space for himself and those around him in this treacherous world.

11 楚 The Spring and Autumn of the Chu Clan 楚氏春秋 Ning Zhiyuan宁致远Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Dragons devour the world, and winds and clouds surge. The Central Plains had enjoyed a hundred years of peace, but the Northern Zhao's Chu clan was rising, the young ruler of the Western Qin was being restored to power, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu were forming an alliance, and the northern barbarians were stirring... In this chaotic age of heroes, who can stand against whom? 1Votes1.8MRecs171.9kFans

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Dragons devour the world, stirring up storms and upheavals. The Central Plains have enjoyed a century of peace, yet the Northern Zhao and Chu clans rise to power, the young ruler of Western Qin is restored to the throne, Southern Qi and Eastern Wu form alliances, and the northern barbarians stir up unrest… In this chaotic world, who among the heroes can rival them?