An Interesting Reading List That Nearly Inspired Me to Write a Novel 一个差点让我写成小说的有趣书单

1 背 Hitting the Road with a Coffin on My Back 背着棺材上路 An Old Boy's Dream老男孩的梦Realistic Fiction85k WordsCompleted I spent three whole years writing the novel Carrying a Coffin on the Road. You could say it was my youth. There is no author behind this novel, because it truly exists in this world. It has neither the earth-shattering spectacle of fantasy novels nor the outlandish, bizarre twists of transmigration novels. It tells only the story of an ordinary young man who grows step by step amid the conflict between dreams and reality. You’ll see yourself in him, if you’ve ever dreamed, too! I may not have ex 0Votes4.5kRecs0Fans

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The novel "Carrying a Coffin on the Road" took me three whole years to write; you could say it represents my youth. There is no author in this novel, because it truly exists in this world. It doesn't have the earth-shattering impact of fantasy novels, nor the absurdity of time-travel novels. It simply tells the story of an ordinary boy growing up step by step amidst the conflict between his dreams and reality. You'll see a reflection of yourself in it, if you've ever dreamed! I don't have outstanding writing skills, but every word of this novel was written with my heart. I don't ask it to bring me anything; I just hope that when you read it, it will bring you a little bit of emotion. Finally, this book is dedicated to all those who strive for their dreams!

3 奶 House Dad’s Literary Life 奶爸的文艺人生 Poor Family寒门Urban3.2M WordsCompleted “Daddy!” He had just transmigrated to a parallel world when a sweet little girl called him Dad. Yang Yi was completely dumbfounded. Well, it turned out that Xixi really was his daughter, and her mother was a gorgeous, aloof former pop diva. This was getting out of hand! And one problem after another soon followed. How was he supposed to take care of a kid? Yang Yi, a lone-wolf assassin in his previous life, was at his wit’s end. Maybe he could tell her some stories? Yang Yi never expected the st 6Votes2.1MRecs1.2MFans

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"Daddy!" Having just transmigrated to a parallel world, Yang Yi was bewildered to see a delicate and adorable little girl calling him "Dad." Okay, Xixi is definitely the biological daughter, and the child's mother is actually a cold and beautiful former pop diva. This has blown up big time! And problems are starting to arise. How to soothe a child? Yang Yi, a former lone assassin, was at his wits' end. How about telling some stories? Yang Yi never expected that the stories he copied would become a global sensation! How can I win back the mother of my child who left because I angered her? With experience, Yang Yi said that there is no problem that a love song cannot solve; if there is, then two songs will do! Many years later, Yang Yi sighed: Actually, I just wanted to open a coffee shop that sells sentimentality and quietly be an artistic and handsome man. Fans were shocked: Father-in-law, stop it! We're still waiting for our wife to star in "Léon: The Professional"! What?! How dare you lay a finger on our Xixi?! Yang Yi angrily drew his dragon blade: "I'll devour the sword of the dragon god!"

5 我 I’m a National Treasure, Who’s Afraid of Whom? 我是国宝我怕谁 Distinctive Su别致苏Light Novel693k WordsCompleted Some say a giant panda’s bite force is second only to a polar bear’s, on par with a brown bear’s; that a mountain runner can outrun Liu Xiang at his top speed on flat ground; that it can climb trees over twenty meters tall; that it can use three or four wolves as cushions... This ferocious beast somehow makes a living by being cute! And it spends all day eating and sleeping, without a shred of shame. It’s completely unfair! Gu Cang used to agree wholeheartedly. Until he became a little bear hims 0Votes91.9kRecs82.4kFans

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Some say that the giant panda's bite force is second only to the polar bear and on par with the brown bear; its running speed in the mountains exceeds that of Liu Xiang; it has the highest ground speed; it can climb trees over 20 meters high; and it can use three or four wolves as cushions... This ferocious creature actually makes a living by being cute! They spend all day eating and sleeping, without any sense of shame. This is absolutely outrageous! Gu Cang once deeply agreed. Until—he turned into a naughty kid, eating in a "Ge You slouch," sleeping with his head hanging down, walking in circles, and even a burp would make a group of people burst into laughter! I just realized how tiring it is to act cute 24/7! Ugh, I'm so annoyed! This pathetic, cowardly, and adorable bear life... Group number: 460202276

12 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!

13 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 35Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans

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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~

16 名EN A Wizard in the World of Famous Detectives 名侦探世界里的巫师 Dream Chaser Love Ping追梦人Love平Light Novel7.5M WordsOngoing A ghost wizard from the Age of Declining Dharma was killed in a car accident. His soul transmigrated to Japan and possessed the body of a Japanese man. He was just thinking about making a name for himself in Japan when he casually picked up a newspaper and glanced at it Shinichi Kudo, the Sherlock Holmes of Japan's Heisei era, savior of the police? What the hell? How did I transmigrate into a world of anime and manga? Anyway, this is the story of a wizard playing the role of an ordinary passerby 104Votes1.9MRecs596kFans

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A sorcerer from the degenerate age was killed in a car accident, and his soul traveled to Japan, where he found himself possessing the body of a Japanese person. Just as I was thinking about making a name for myself in Japan, I casually picked up a newspaper and glanced at it— Shinichi Kudo, the Sherlock Holmes of Japan's Heisei era, the savior of the police? Holy crap, how did I end up in the world of anime? Well, in short, this is a story about a wizard playing a minor role in the world of Detective Conan... P. S.: The author also has other completed works: "Refining Ghosts and Cultivating Immortality" (6.53 Million words), "Evil Path Ghost Lord" (3.65 Million words), and "My Mechanical Octopus" (2.18 Million words). Those who are bored can check them out. Okay, there's also "The Last Cultivator," but it's banned in China, so let's ignore it... Group 1: 512240405 is full. Group 2: 670934518

19 神 The God-Tier Sword Soul System 神级剑魂系统 Ye Nan Ting Feng夜南听风Light Novel1.6M WordsCompleted All things under heaven turn to ash: Ryujin Jakka! After transmigrating into the world of One Piece, Roja, now in the eleventh year of the Great Pirate Era, obtains a Sword Soul System that can enhance anything without limit and draw all kinds of skills. Ryujin Jakka, Kyoka Suigetsu, Getsuga Tensho, Senbonzakura… “If I bring this blade down, you might get burned to death.” Roja said very seriously as he looked at Akainu. 0Votes862.2kRecs710.4kFans

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All things in the universe turn to ashes, and the flowing blade is like fire! Roya, who transmigrated to the world of One Piece, specifically the eleventh year of the Great Pirate Era, obtained a Sword Soul System that could infinitely enhance and extract various skills. Ryujin Jakka, Kyouka Shuiyue, Crescent Moon, Senbonzakura... "If I strike with this blade, you might be burned to death," Roya said seriously, looking at Akainu before him. My new book, "The Pirate's Talent System," has been released. Please support it!

20 异EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 116Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans

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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."

21 神 Mythical Version of Three Kingdom 神话版三国 Grave Dirt and Wild Grass坟土荒草Historical24.9M WordsOngoing Chen Xi watched a soldier toss aside a boulder weighing hundreds of pounds and stared speechlessly at the heavens. Is this really the late Eastern Han? Lu Bu single-handedly tore through an army of ten thousand. There’s no way that’s scientifically possible. Zhao Zilong really seems to have a dragon’s soul possessing him. He split a mountain with one sword. Is he even human? Dian Wei protected Cao Cao by himself as they fought their way out of the enemy camp, casually slaughtering thousands of e 2.3kVotes11.9MRecs2.8MFans

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Chen Xi looked at the soldier who had thrown a boulder weighing several hundred pounds away, speechless as he gazed at the heavens. Was this really the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty? It seems illogical that Lü Bu single-handedly broke through an army of ten thousand. Zhao Zilong is truly possessed by the dragon spirit; he can cleave mountains with a single sword strike. Is this really a human? Dian Wei single-handedly protected Cao Cao as they fought their way out of the enemy camp, casually slaughtering thousands of enemy infantry and cavalry. His combat prowess was off the charts! Something's not right here, is it? Chen Xi casually picked up a goose feather fan and waved it, creating a strong wind. He sighed, "This is a myth, isn't it? Even I'm not normal." P. S.: Actually, this is a serious farming/development story... QQ Group: 476971307 (The old group is gone, this is the new one) Full subscription verification group: 949176942 Soy sauce group: 397441818 (almost full) Group 2: 418928396 (Almost full) Group 3: 188981452 (This one also crashed before, so we've replaced it with a new one). Group 5: 850567843 (The previous one was taken down, a new one has been created)

22 联 League of Legends: Who Can Stand Against Me? 联盟之谁与争锋 The Fish's Sky鱼的天空Gaming3.6M WordsCompleted When Chinese athletes scoff that anyone can win a championship just by playing video games, if you make your living in esports, you should use your size 42 shoe to measure just how long that self-righteous face of his is! When your parents, relatives, friends, and even society look down on esports and think that you are wasting your time, all you need to do, if you truly love esports, is turn your back on them and walk away! Could you ever have imagined that in the Olympic Games four years from 4Votes40.7kRecs290kFans

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When Chinese athletes mock those who can win championships by playing video games, what you, who make a living from esports, should do is measure the length of their arrogant faces with your size 42 shoes! When your parents, relatives, friends, and even society look at esports with disdain and think that you are not doing your proper job, all you need to do if you truly love esports is to give them a resolute turn away! Have you ever imagined that in the next four years, the Olympic Games will feature a sport that is a breathtaking competition woven from sub-second reaction speed, seamless teamwork, and dazzling maneuvers at the limit—it's esports! Let the world's most fervent fans chant "Demacia!" The new book, "Full-Time Magister," will surely captivate you if you enjoyed "Who Dares to Challenge"!

23 希EN The Empire of Shilin 希灵帝国 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi8.1M WordsCompleted This isn't about imperial conquest, adventures in another world, or leveling up and cultivating. In fact, this is a very serious, proper, and earnest hard science-fiction story about saving the world. Just take it seriously. All right, actually, it's just the hilarious, shameless daily life of a bunch of screwball leaders and a deadbeat head of state saving the world. A slacker shut-in suddenly becomes the head of an empire, while a middle-aged man with a super-dad aura adopts countless little g 40Votes1.1MRecs988.7kFans

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It's not about imperial conquest, otherworldly conflicts, or leveling up and cultivating skills. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world—just take it as a serious read. Okay, actually, this is just a group of unreliable leaders and a terrible head of state having a hilarious and unrestrained daily life of saving the world. A lazy, good-for-nothing otaku suddenly becomes the head of an empire, and a middle-aged man with a "dad" aura adopts countless little girls. This is the hilarious story of what happens to a certain otaku after he gains a free-meal army that falls from the sky. A serious reminder: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction book…