A Veteran Bookworm's Picks: Urban, Historical, and Sci-Fi (Hidden Gems) 老书虫推荐⏩都市、历史、科幻（仙草集合）

5 重 Reborn in the Startup Era 重生创业时代 The Young Master Doesn't Sing公子不歌Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Xu Yiyang, who only achieved greatness in middle age, returned to 1999 in a dream. At this turning point between millennia and centuries, he realized one truth: Not only should one become famous early, but one should also start a business and make money early! 0Votes330.6kRecs233.8kFans

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Xu Yiyang, who achieved great success late in life, dreamt of returning to 1999. At this juncture of millennium change and century turn, he realized a truth: Not only should you become famous early, but you should also start your business and make money as early as possible! Reader group: 1067686204

7 钢 The Iron Empire 钢铁皇朝 The Snail Carrying Home on Its Back背着家的蜗牛Historical2.4M WordsCompleted An explosion during a top-secret experiment brought Xiao Ming to a parallel world resembling ancient times. In this hostile place, he was the least favored prince, and his fief was the poorest of them all. Fortunately, an item called a Technology Crystal Stone from the top-secret experiment had come with him, giving him the ability to advance the technology tree. So he began a leisurely life of farming and building industries in his fief. As for his unfriendly brothers and sisters, he always liv 0Votes439.7kRecs508.1kFans

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A top-secret experimental explosion transported Xiao Ming to a parallel world that resembled ancient times. In this place filled with malice, he, as the least favored prince, possessed the most barren fiefdom. Fortunately, an item called a Tech Crystal from a top-secret experiment came with him here, granting him the ability to upgrade his tech tree. So he began a leisurely life of farming and industrializing in his fiefdom. As for his unfriendly siblings, his motto was always: "Friends come with fine wine, wolves come with hunting rifles."

8 修 Forty Millennia of Cultivation (The Star Domain: Forty Millennia) 修真四万年（《星域四万年》） Reclining Ox Real Person卧牛真人Sci-Fi10.8M WordsCompleted It isn't easy for a little seedling to grow, so it needs the care of all you brothers and sisters. This fresh-faced newcomer, Xiao Niu, asks for your support! I'll be sure to summon the spirit of a newborn calf that fears no tiger, work hard, and do everything I can! “Even if this universe really is a cruel, blood-soaked dark forest, we cultivators will still burn our lives to make a faint spark! 28Votes2.4MRecs1.9MFans

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My new book has been released: "The moment the Emperor's Banner appeared, I became the Lord of the Past!" Seedlings don't grow easily and need the care of all brothers and sisters. The tender newcomer, Little Cow, earnestly requests everyone's support. Little Cow will definitely show the fearless spirit of a newborn calf, work hard, and do everything in its power! "If this universe is truly a cruel and bloody dark forest, we cultivators will also burn our lives to bloom into a faint spark!" "Even if this spark is weak, fleeting, or insignificant, as long as we keep going and keep going, one day, the spark will ignite the weeds, the weeds will spread to the bushes, and the bushes will spread to the big trees!" "In the end, that tiny spark will ignite a raging fire in this dark forest, illuminating the entire world!"

9 神EN The Peerless Demon Lord 神级大魔头 Lamu拉姆Eastern Fantasy6.2M WordsCompleted “You shameless Xia Ping! You stole my secret manual, took my pills, and stole my fiancée. You and I are mortal enemies!” “He’s a disgrace to martial arts, a parasite on humanity, a complete scumbag.” “He’ll do anything evil, even steal candy from three-year-olds. He wouldn’t even help an old person cross the street.” “He causes trouble everywhere he goes. He’s beaten the geniuses of every major clan. He’s hated by everyone!” Countless martial arts experts on Yanhuang Star gritted their teeth at 2Votes791.6kRecs486kFans

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"Shameless Xia Ping! You stole my secret manual, my elixirs, and my fiancée! I will never forgive you!" "He is a disgrace to martial arts, a parasite on humanity, and a scum of the earth." "They commit all sorts of evil deeds, even snatching lollipops from three-year-olds, and refusing to help elderly people cross the street." "He's a troublemaker everywhere, and he's beaten up geniuses from all the major families. He's an outrage against both gods and men." Countless martial arts experts on Yanhuang Star gritted their teeth at Xia Ping, wishing they could grind him to dust. Faced with so much hatred from so many people, Xia Ping calmly pulled up the "Super System" interface, looked at the various good items on it, and stroked his chin: "I've accumulated so many points, I don't know whether to exchange them for the Saint-grade Chaos Pill, the peerless martial art Tathagata Palm, or the divine artifact Qiankun Cauldron. What a headache." (Group: 361976800)

10 我 My Shadow Can Go AFK 我的影子会挂机 Great Dream Cloud Lord云梦大领主Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, Li Yunmu acquired a supercomputer from the Dark Age of Humanity, and his miserable life changed forever! Aptitude? Talent? What are those things? Can you eat them? I have neither aptitude nor talent, but my shadow can go AFK and level up in the real world. Experience points, inner power, combat-skill proficiency... It can grind all of them. I can even gain proficiency while sleeping, and raise my combat skills by several levels just by taking a nap. "Ding! Your shadow killed 0Votes323.3kRecs278.3kFans

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By sheer chance, Li Yunmu stumbled upon a supercomputer from the Dark Ages of humanity, and from that moment on, his miserable life changed! Aptitude? Talent? What are those things? Can you eat them? I have neither qualifications nor talent, but my shadow can level up in real life by idling. Experience points, internal strength points, combat skill proficiency... You can gain them all by playing. You can even increase proficiency while sleeping, and you can level up your string skills and combat techniques while taking a nap. "Ding! Your shadow has killed an ant, gaining one point of experience and one point of internal energy." "Ding! Your shadow successfully killed an ant, dropping a dimensional box." Holy crap, killing bugs can give you experience points and drop boxes? Who else does that?!

11 黑 Dark King 黑暗王者 Gu Xi古羲Sci-Fi3.3M WordsCompleted Disaster struck. The world came to an end. The survivors were surrounded by walls of iron and steel, and established a new order within them… Lust for power, faith, and darkness seeped into one another, leaving layer upon layer of scars in every corner of the human heart. With the virus running rampant, what becomes of our true nature? “I don’t want to survive. I want to live.”, Du Dian … The author has written three apocalyptic novels: Terror Storm of the Apocalypse, Dark Civilization, and Rest 0Votes877.4kRecs602.1kFans

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Disaster strikes, the world ends. The survivors are firmly surrounded by an impenetrable wall, and within it, they establish a new order... The lust for power, faith, and darkness permeate each other, leaving their imprints on every corner of people's hearts. With the virus raging, where is the true nature of humanity? "I don't want to survive, I want to live." — Dudian Author of three post-apocalyptic novels: "The Horror Storm of the Apocalypse," "Dark Civilization," and "Rebooting the Apocalypse," two of which are highly popular with over 10,000 subscribers—quality guaranteed! Group number: 271264616

13 房 Real Estate Tycoon 房产大亨 Pao Pan跑盘Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Zhang Wei, an agent at a real estate brokerage, gains the ability to read minds after being injured in an accident. His mind-reading power lets him see through the deception and intrigue of the real estate business and figure out what clients truly think, helping him thrive in the industry... 0Votes133.1kRecs302.7kFans

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Zhang Wei, a real estate agent, gained the ability to read minds after an accidental injury. His "mind-reading" ability allowed him to see through the deceit and treachery in the real estate industry, discern clients' true intentions, and thrive in the industry...

17 逍 Carefree Scholar 逍遥小书生 Rong Xiaorong荣小荣Historical2.9M WordsCompleted A 21st-century engineering graduate transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a poor scholar. A whole library is somehow stored in his brain, packed with every kind of knowledge! He isn't expecting to become a noble or a minister, but surely he can at least land a high-ranking post and have some fun, right? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi makes a grand vow and bravely takes his first step in this world. “Stop!” On a tall horse sits a stunning woman in riding clothes. After giving him a careful onc 5Votes1.2MRecs1MFans

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A 21st-century engineering student travels back in time to become a poor scholar. His brain is like a library, filled with all sorts of knowledge! Even if he doesn't become a high-ranking official, he should at least be a big shot for fun in this lifetime, right? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi made a grand vow and bravely took his first step in this world. "Stop!" Atop a tall horse, a stunningly beautiful woman in a close-fitting outfit scrutinized the woman for a moment, then waved her delicate hand lightly: "Tie her up!" The vicious bandits behind them swarmed forward... On their wedding night, as the stunningly beautiful woman entered through the door... Li Yi's grand ambition underwent a slight change. What does it mean to hold the highest official rank? Being granted titles and high positions is meaningless! I'm going to be the King of Mountain Bandits! Book club group: 686508501, welcome to join! (Important reminder: This book is for light reading, please don't take it too seriously!)

19 完 A Perfect Life 完美人生 Dao Yigeng刀一耕Urban4.6M WordsCompleted Li Qian was reborn. It was 1995, in another world. Here, of course, it was easier for him to succeed than it was for ordinary people. But what did success mean? Money? Fame? Status? Glory? All of those things, but not entirely. With that faint smile when she looked back, the warmth of a moment holding hands, and the subtle fragrance in his arms, life could finally be called perfect. 4Votes1.8MRecs871.6kFans

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Li Qian was reborn. In another timeline, in 1995. Here, he is certainly more likely to succeed than the average person. But what is success? Money? Or fame? Status? Glory? Yes, but not entirely. With that gentle smile as I looked back, that moment of warmth as I held hands, and that faint fragrance as I embraced her. Only then can life be called perfect. [Full Subscription Group]: 74640518 [Regular Group]: 450609038

21 英 League of Legends: The Legend Rises 英雄联盟之传奇正盛 Xiao Mu Is Not Xiao Mu小木不是小暮Gaming2.3M WordsCompleted [The most satisfying League of Legends novel of 2018] That year, the Demon King dominated the scene, while Samsung’s twin stars rose together; That year, the all-Chinese teams at home stood united, determined to claim the championship; That year, PDD was still king of the top lane, and Clearlove had no idea what 4396 meant; That year, Uzi instantly locked in Vayne, and Xiye greeted someone by throwing a bear... Douyu had its Three Sirens, and Miss was still selling mice. That year, the old hands 0Votes286.3kRecs266.4kFans

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[The most enjoyable LOL article of 2018] In this year, the Great Demon King dominated the world, and the two Samsung heroes rose together; That year, the all-Chinese teams in China united as one, determined to win the championship; That year, PDD was still reigning supreme in the top lane, and Clearlove didn't even know what 4396 was. This year, Xiaogou instantly picked Vayne, Xiye smashed a bear upon meeting... This year, Douyu had three stunners, and Miss was still selling mice. This year, the guy on the scapegoat forum was laughing and joking; this year, my god flashed and used R on the fake monkey. Chen Mu, a professional gamer who was frustrated with his career, was reborn three years in the past. Hailing from S7, he is destined to stir up a storm in this magnificent golden season!

22 最EN The Ultimate Boss System 最强boss系统 Feng Qiyue封七月Martial Arts4.6M WordsCompleted What is the martial world? Is it dominating all under heaven and ruling an age, or making enemies of everyone and stirring up the winds of change? Reborn into a new life with the strongest Boss System, Su Xin can obtain the techniques and martial skills of every Boss from the martial arts worlds of his previous life. “My name is Su Xin. I always keep my word.” 7Votes1.3MRecs1.1MFans

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What is Jianghu (, a term referring to the martial arts world or the martial arts community)? Will he dominate the world with his fists and reign supreme for eternity, or will he be an enemy of ten thousand and stir up the winds of change? Reborn into this world, with the strongest boss system at his disposal, Su Xin can acquire the martial arts techniques and skills of all the boss characters from his previous life's martial arts world. "My name is Su Xin, and I keep my word."

24 白 The White-Robed Chief Steward 白袍总管 Xiao Shu萧舒Martial Arts6.8M WordsCompleted With Buddhist supernatural powers, he enters the Duke's Estate as a servant. In the martial world and at court, there is romance and the stirring song of heroes. 1Votes2.1MRecs874.7kFans

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Possessing Buddhist supernatural powers, he enters the Duke's mansion as a servant, experiencing love and heroism in the martial world and the imperial court. VIP group: 129395774, full subscription required to join.

25 寒 Rise of the Poor Scholar 寒门崛起 Zhu Langcai Jin朱郎才尽Historical5.1M WordsOngoing This is the story of a graduate student in Classical Chinese who, after being battered again and again while searching for work, returns to the middle of the Ming dynasty and enters the body of a young child in a mountain village. His father is stiff and taciturn, his mother is fiery, and his relatives are all a troublesome lot. There's no shortage of squabbles in the little farmyard. Luckily, I have several thousand years of accumulated history behind me, and the Four Books, Five Classics, and 102Votes2.8MRecs1.1MFans

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This is the story of a graduate student majoring in Classical Chinese who has been repeatedly thwarted in his job search, and who travels back to the mid-Ming Dynasty and enters the body of a young child in a mountain village. A dull father and a shrewish mother, a whole host of peculiar relatives—the farmhouse courtyard is always rife with trouble. Fortunately, we have thousands of years of historical heritage, the Four Books and Five Classics, and the eight-legged essay; our major is also relevant, so who says it's impossible for a poor family to produce a successful child? As national power rises, the government can govern without any intervention. Lax laws and regulations, and lax official discipline; There were a few treacherous officials, and also some Japanese pirates; But overall, it can be said that this was fertile ground for the free growth of the literati. And so began the legendary rise of a poor family. This article is dedicated to all classic time-travel stories. PS: The "Rise of the Poor" book club group: 219,803,021; The "Rise of the Poor" full subscription group: 254,292,459. Welcome to join the groups to exchange ideas and communicate with me.

26 重 Reborn in the World of Dream of the Red Chamber 重生在红楼梦世界 Eastern Azure Bird东方青鸟Historical944k WordsCompleted Gold paired with jade, wood paired with stone, a beauty in red paired with a young gentleman. A marquis’s estate paired with a noble household, a scarlet robe paired with purple silk. Zhuangzi’s butterfly, a transmigrator, planning and plotting in tandem. Crimson towers share a dream of splendor, fine steeds and fragrant carriages go together. A beauty dances like snow on the wind, a man sings with the clear ring of jade and gold. A half-drawn pearl curtain can scarcely hide the springtime filli 0Votes21.4kRecs12kFans

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Gold against jade, Wood against stone A beautiful woman adorns herself before a young man. A noble gate faces an embroidered door, a scarlet robe faces a purple dress. Zhuangzi, a butterfly, a time traveler, strategizes and plans. In the vermilion tower, we share a beautiful dream; in the finest horses, we ride in fragrant carriages. The wind whistles through the snow, a beautiful woman's figure; the voice of a man resonates, like gold and jade. A half-draped beaded curtain cannot conceal the full splendor of spring in the garden; A bright moon shines on two different times and spaces.

27 逆 Riding the Tide of a Pure-Hearted Era 逆流纯真年代 Worldly Arsenal人间武库Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Time is a ship. Some people like to think of those few years in the early 1990s as the final voyage of a once-innocent era. Jiang Che, long since changed by the passing years, returns against the current and starts over in 1992, writing a brilliant youth that can finally be laid to rest properly. [Welcome to the second VIP group for Reversing the Current of Innocent Days: 497283806 (You must provide a screenshot showing you’ve purchased the whole book to join. This time, I’ll try to talk more.)] 41Votes2.9MRecs1.6MFans

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Time is a ship sailing on a ship, and some people like to regard the early 1990s as the last leg of that innocent era. Jiang Che, who is no longer innocent with the passing years, returns against the current, restarting 1992, and writing a brilliant chapter of youth that can finally be properly settled. Welcome to the VIP Group 2 for the Innocent Years Against the Current: 497283806 (You need to subscribe to the full subscription and provide a screenshot to join. I'll try to talk more this time.)

28 奋 Striving in Dream of the Red Chamber 奋斗在红楼 Nine Awakenings九悟Historical3.0M WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Yongzhi reign of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the beautiful, haughty little girl Lin Daiyu has just entered the Jia household. A modern science graduate transmigrates into the body of Jia Huan, a bastard son in the Jia household from Dream of the Red Chamber. If he doesn’t want to be dragged down by his useless Jia relatives and have his family confiscated and his head chopped off, he needs to prepare early. This is the story of a bastard son making a comeback 3Votes1.7MRecs524.4kFans

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In the winter of the 7th year of the Yongzhi reign of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the beautiful and proud little girl Lin Daiyu had just entered the Jia family mansion. A modern science student transmigrates into the body of Jia Huan, an illegitimate son in the Jia family of the Dream of the Red Chamber. If he doesn't want to be implicated by the Jia family's incompetent allies and end up with their property confiscated and his head chopped off, he'd better prepare early. This is a story of a concubine's son's rise to power. P. S.: This book is a fictional historical novel with a lighthearted, enjoyable feel. I am not a scholar of historical accuracy, a fan of serious historical dramas, or a scholar of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Please forgive any omissions, inaccuracies, or contradictions. Jiuwu's book club: 312484933. Joining requires verification of your fan value. You only need to have subscribed to Jiuwu's books. Nine Enlightenment Book Club VIP Group: 214808277. Full subscription is available. ---My new book, "When I Was Young," has been released. All readers are welcome to read and enjoy it.

29 极EN Way of the Devil 极道天魔 Get Lost滚开Xianxia3.9M WordsCompleted New book: Dark Night of Desperation, I Alone Am an Immortal in a Strange World. Search for it if you’re interested. Demons and monsters run rampant, and the people suffer. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine over the land. A game modifier on Lu Sheng’s phone accidentally became a supernatural ability in his mind. It also became his only lifeline in this dark, chaotic age. 29Votes4MRecs2.3MFans

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My new book, "Desperate Night, A Mysterious World Where I Stand Alone," is available for download. Those interested can search for it and read it. Demons roam freely, and the world suffers. Divine weapons and demonic blades shine brightly over the land. A game modifier on a mobile phone unexpectedly became a superpower in Lu Sheng's mind. It also became his only support in this dark and chaotic world.

32 重 The Reborn Perfect Era 重生完美时代 The Young Master Doesn't Sing公子不歌Urban5.9M WordsOngoing Li Mu, a veteran programmer, was kicked by fate back to the eve of the 2001 college entrance exams. Delighted, he brushed himself off and set out on a path destined for greatness. Given a second chance at life, Li Mu has ambitions of his own. Making money is only the beginner’s stage of greatness. As for gracing the cover of Time, dominating the IT industry, and making it onto the Forbes list, those barely count as the intermediate stage of life. So what does the highest level of greatness look 0Votes4.1MRecs1.8MFans

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Li Mu, a veteran programmer, was kicked back to the moment of the 2001 college entrance examination by fate. He happily dusted himself off and embarked on a path destined for greatness. Having been given a second chance at life, Li Mu has his own pursuits. Making money is just the initial stage of being awesome. As for appearing on the cover of Time magazine, dominating the IT industry, and topping the Forbes list, those are barely considered the intermediate stage of life. As for what constitutes the highest level of awesomeness, Li Mu believes there are three points: Become a godfather to celebrities; Be an idol for the rich; Be the godfather of a big shot... I've created a reader group, 526459805, so feel free to join and chat.

33 白 Silver Overlord 白银霸主 Drunken Tiger醉虎Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted The most precious things in the world are free, yet ordinary people always overlook them. Besides such priceless things as air, sunlight, and family, there is another precious thing right beside you, within easy reach. I wonder if you’ve noticed it? 0Votes1.9MRecs391.9kFans

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The most precious things in the world are free, yet ordinary people often overlook them. Besides air, sunshine, and family affection, there is another precious thing that is right beside you, readily available. I wonder if you have seen it? This book's readership: 167726456

34 战 Bright Moon Over the Warring States 战国明月 July New Releases七月新番Historical728k WordsOngoing The sun and moon rush onward, never lingering; spring and autumn take their turns. Time turned back, and a minor civil servant was reborn in the Warring States period as Zhao, the Lord of Chang’an. As the queen dowager’s favorite, he could have enjoyed a life of luxury, tinkered with little inventions, and chatted merrily with the Hundred Schools 1Votes202.6kRecs148.6kFans

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My new book, "Qin Official," was launched in July. It tells the story of the late Qin Dynasty and early modern period. Time flies swiftly, spring and autumn alternate in their cycle. Time turns, and a lowly civil servant is reborn in the Warring States period as Lord Chang'an of Zhao. As the Empress Dowager's favorite son, he could have lived a life of luxury, inventing things, and conversing with the various schools of thought, oblivious to the conflicts and alliances among the seven states. However, the Battle of Changping is imminent. Five years later, Bai Qi will slaughter over 400,000 Zhao soldiers, rivers of blood flowing, a deafening roar! He refuses to stand idly by and witness this tragedy, determined to turn the tide. "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement! I will be like the bright moon in the sky, illuminating the entire era!"