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Reading Eight Hours a Day 每天看书八小时

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An old bookworm's record of novels I think are worth reading, shared with everyone. I don't expect this list to take off; I just want to share and discuss books with you all. I've noticed a lot of big-name authors bringing online forums into their novels. It instantly makes stories that would otherwise be serious or tragic feel lighthearted and fun, and somehow incredibly entertaining. I'll recommend a few such novels below. I won't go into the plots in detail; I'll just point out each book's distinctive features and highlights, so readers can choose what they like. I started reading novels in 2003 and usually read for six to eight hours a day. Lately, I've been enjoying audiobooks more. The text-to-speech system on Qidian reads far too slowly. I hope they improve it. I haven't updated this list in a long time. First, I'll remove some abandoned stories, ones that got bad later on, and ones that have disappeared. Then I'll add some new ones. I'm short on time, so I'll update it little by little!

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1 The Grandmaster of Heroes of Might and Magic 英雄无敌大宗师 A Chili Pepper Spirit一只辣椒精Gaming5.2M WordsCompleted You touched the magic parchment and found yourself suddenly able to take a harder hit. You touched the magic parchment again and found that you could run faster when fleeing for your life. In a flash, you gained basic combat skills. You touched a book on advanced combat techniques and discovered that you were stronger, and had even gained some understanding of the mysteries of martial arts. You swung your halberd, mastered hand-to-hand combat, and could even cast all kinds of magic with your bar 0Votes264.1kRecs130.6kFans
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You touched the magic parchment and found that you had suddenly become much more resilient. You touched the magic parchment again, and you found yourself running even faster when you were escaping for your life. Suddenly, you possessed basic combat abilities. You touched the book on advanced combat techniques and found that you were stronger and vaguely understood some of the secrets of martial arts. You wield a battle halberd, are skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and can also unleash various spells with your bare hands. You discover that you seem to be omnipotent in this world, able to learn anything and master anything, as if someone is giving you a cheat code. Then, you woke up. Suddenly, you realize that you've also had a little surprise in reality. (Reference elements: Heroes of Might and Magic III and IV series; easy-to-read narrative; no prior gaming experience required; no reading difficulty; feel free to bookmark and read)
2 The Shadow of Espionage 谍影风云 Seeking Green Wisteria寻青藤Military3.7M WordsCompleted An ordinary civil servant returns to 1936 by a twist of fate. He searches for underground resistance groups and tracks down Japanese spies, contributing his share to the liberation and revival of his country and people amid an extraordinary era. Thus begins his legendary career in the world of espionage. Spy Tide readers’ group 1: 833528943; Spy Tide readers’ group 2: 879936725; Spy Tide helmsman group: 940510849 43Votes7.9MRecs2.1MFans
3 The Path of the Sword Disciple 剑徒之路 Lazy and Fallen惰堕Xianxia4.9M WordsCompleted Who says you can't make progress without pills? Who says you can't have a divine weapon if you don't know how to forge? Who says being bad at talisman-making means you can't fight? The saying “one sword breaks ten thousand techniques” is all about having faith… When danger strikes, your sword is the only thing you can rely on, not anything else… 25Votes2MRecs728.2kFans
4 EN Dawn of the Extraordinary 超凡黎明 The Plagiarist文抄公Gaming1.8M WordsCompleted Only after I transmigrated did I discover that the East had spiritual qi revival, while the West had the dawn of the gods. Steam cannons collided with the mysterious, and the supernatural forces of the West began to awaken. [Demolition Expert]+ [Steam Specialist]= [Mechanical Master] [Spellcaster]+ [Swordsman]= [Spellblade] All kinds of advancement paths, class changes, and hidden professions, along with exploration without end. As the mysteries of the West slowly unfolded and the ancient gods g 0Votes944.7kRecs508.3kFans
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Only after traveling through time did I discover that spiritual energy was reviving in the East and that the dawn of gods was breaking in the West. A collision between steam cannons and mystery, and the gradual awakening of the Western supernatural. [Demolition Master] + [Steam Expert] = [Mechanical Master] [Spellcaster] + [Swordsman] = [Spellswordsman] Various advancements, job changes, and hidden professions, along with endless exploration. As the mysteries of the West gradually unfold and the ancient gods slowly revive, a world full of novelty gradually unfolds before Sulu. Old gods are resurrected, new gods are rising, what should ordinary people do? Luckily, we have attribute panels!
5 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
6 EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans
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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.
7 Born in Chinatown 生在唐人街 Tao Liangchen陶良辰Urban1.1M WordsCompleted New book: My Life as a Landowner in North America From the beginning to the end of the century, Chinese Americans, a marginalized group born in the United States, seem never to have gained anything, lingering on society’s overlooked fringes. From Chinatown to Wall Street, follow Su Mu, born into an ordinary life, as he fights to build a bright future! (Author of the completed work The Great Rancher, with over 8,000 average subscriptions. Give it a try!) Full-subscri 0Votes335.4kRecs213.1kFans
8 A Spy's War 间谍的战争 Like Water如水意Military3.2M WordsCompleted If an ordinary person wants to declare war on spies, the best way is to become a spy too. If a spy wants to take on a powerful espionage organization, they should join one just as powerful. If they can't join any powerful espionage organization, then they should build one themselves and fight until they are destroyed or win. This is a spy's war, a story about how a group of ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. 1Votes2.2MRecs467.2kFans
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The best way for an ordinary person to declare war on spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to wage war against a powerful spy organization, then join an equally powerful one. If you can't join any powerful spy organization, then build your own, and fight to the death or to victory. This is the war of spies, telling the story of how a group of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.
9 EN Pillars of Aethel 伊塔之柱 Crimson Flame绯炎Gaming8.6M WordsOngoing Welcome to Aitalia, the kingdom above the drifting clouds. Let us open the door, take up our staffs, and adventure. It all begins here: Across the hills between cloud and sea, where grass ripples like waves and shallow rivers gleam; Across fields flowing with gold and honey, laden with laughter, while beneath Rodale's low houses, gentle songs drift through the air. Through Aegon's ancient forests, where vines twist through the darkness and whispers linger; Over lofty ridges and towering mountain 372Votes1.7MRecs498.1kFans
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Welcome to Aetaria, the kingdom above the clouds. Let's push open the door, pick up our canes, and the adventure begins here— Passing through hills where clouds meet the sea, like floating waves on the grass, the shallow river glistens; The fields, flowing with gold and honey, are filled with laughter; beneath the low houses of Rodale, soft songs drift. Passing through the ancient, dense forest of Egon, where vines grow wildly in the shadows and whispers linger; Beyond towering mountains and lofty peaks, shadowy figures lurk in the underworld, fraught with danger, and the sword reflects light. The story of a boy chasing his dreams, where a dragon soars through the sky and above the clouds, its wings outstretched. Even after time has passed, the fire in the hearth still burns brightly.
10 The Witcher in the Game 游戏之狩魔猎人 Qian Zhi Mo Yi阡之陌一Gaming3.9M WordsCompleted I crave no wealth or fame, No status or power. I want a steed, black as night and swift as the wind. I want a sharp sword, bright as moonlight. I will ride my black horse through the night. I will use the sword in my hand to cut down all evil. That is what my heart desires! Friend, will you pass the flame? The Night's Watch can't hold the line anymore, Slaanesh's army has already crossed the border, and Isengard has risen too. I really can't pass you the flame! 1Votes352.2kRecs255.7kFans
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I do not crave wealth, fame, status, or power. I want a steed as black as night and as swift as the wind. I want a sword as bright as moonlight. I want to ride my black horse at night. I will use the sword in my hand to vanquish all evil. This is what I have been seeking! Hey friend, wanna pass the torch? The Night's Watch can't hold out anymore, Selene's army has crossed the border, and Isengard has risen to power. I really can't pass on this fire!
11 Online Gaming: The Great Thief 网游之大盗贼 Boating and Filling in Lyrics泛舟填词Gaming4.4M WordsCompleted Dancing on the edge of a blade, walking through the shadows. A lone king, an apostle of death, the glory of thieves! Reborn into an online game, I always get there first! I have a heaven-defying ring. I’m not just a thief; I can learn Druid skills, too. I can sneak through the shadows, ambush enemies, and claim the kills. I can turn into a seal and dive underwater to open treasure chests. When I’m bored, I can even turn into a little leopard and act cute... All my life, I have been loyal only t 19Votes1.1MRecs874.3kFans
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Dancing on the edge of a knife, strolling in the shadows. He is a solitary king, an apostle of death, and the glory of thieves! Reborn to play online games, always one step ahead! I have an incredible ring that allows me to not only be a rogue but also learn druid skills. Walking in the shadows, I can ambush and take down enemies; transforming into a seal, I can dive into the water to open treasure chests; and when I'm bored, I can even turn into a cute little leopard... I have only ever been true to myself. All the choices I make are voluntary and the result of my free will. I have never been enslaved or controlled by anyone or anything. Even God couldn't do that! I can bow down to others out of admiration and respect. But we will never bow down in submission! P. S.: This book is dedicated to the World of Warcraft journey we've shared over the years, and to the online game novels we've read together.
12 Open Your Quest Log 打开你的任务日志 Thorns of the Dark Night幽夜荆棘Western Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Night fell, and the tavern gradually grew lively. Adventurers bragged to one another about their latest exploits. Waitresses flitted between the tables like dancing butterflies, while a bard in the corner plucked his lute and sang suggestive little tunes. Just then, the tavern door swung open, and a burly adventurer strode in from the darkness. “Hey, isn't that Barrett the ‘Feeder’?” someone recognized him. “He hasn't been the ‘Feeder’ for ages. He's Barrett the ‘Undead Nemesis,’ ‘Devil Slayer,’ 2Votes275.8kRecs190.5kFans
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As night fell, the tavern gradually became lively. The adventurers boasted to each other about their recent hauls, waitresses fluttered between the tables like butterflies, and bards played their lutes in the corners, singing suggestive tunes. Just then, the tavern door was pushed open, and a burly adventurer walked in from the darkness. "Hey, isn't that 'Feeder' Barrett?" Someone recognized the newcomer. "He's no longer the 'Feeder,' but the 'Undead Nemesis,' 'Demon Slayer,' 'Mage Ally,' 'Crystal Wall Guardian,' and 'Legendary Adventurer' Barrett!" Someone retorted loudly. "Barrett, tell us your story." The man named Barrett took a big gulp of rye beer and, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, began to recount his story, "It was a bright afternoon, and I was riding my horse, heading towards..."
13 Moon Without Light 无光之月 Capital City Wanderer京城浪子Western Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted A corner of the tavern. A shy female swordswoman hides in a corner, polishing her beloved greatsword. A cold elven mage has flickering arcs of electricity dancing at her fingertips. A black-haired half-human, half-deer forest spirit plays a melody of the woods. A sultry undead mage sways her hips, dancing gracefully to the music alongside a summoned skeleton. A halfling sprawls across a table, lazily stacking a pile of small silver coins like building blocks. His sharp little eyes, however, scan 0Votes73.8kRecs58.1kFans
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A corner of the tavern. The shy female swordsman hid in a corner, polishing her beloved greatsword, while the aloof elven mage's fingertips crackled with electric arcs. A black-haired forest elf, half-human and half-deer, plays the melody of the forest, while a hot necromancer sways her hips and dances gracefully with her summoned skeletons to the music. The halfling lay sprawled on the table, lazily building blocks with a stack of small silver coins. His shrewd little eyes scanned the money pouches at everyone's waists. The burly dwarf had one foot on the table, holding a glass of ale, and loudly chanting dwarven songs that no one could understand. Under the gaze of the moonless night, the night was peaceful and serene. This is where it all began; this is the story of swords and magic.
14 Han Village 汉乡 Jie Yu 2孑与2Historical3.8M WordsCompleted We inherited the legacy of our ancestors, and it made China glorious for thousands of years. We accepted it all with complete peace of mind, never once considering returning to that age when they struggled desperately to find a way forward through slash-and-burn cultivation. Repaying our suffering ancestors and finding the true meaning of home through them: that is the story this book will tell. The web series “Tang Brick,” starring Zhang Jianing and Wang Tianchen, will be exclusively streamed a 9Votes9.5MRecs3.4MFans
15 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 61Votes2.8MRecs1.1MFans
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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.
16 EN Kingdom’s Bloodline 王国血脉 The Sword Without a Master无主之剑Western Fantasy5.0M WordsOngoing A lowly beggar, a noble prince, a monster hated by the whole world. If you had three paths before you, which would you choose to be happy? Tyles has no answer. He only knows that he has arrived in a vast and turbulent otherworld, facing a future set to nightmare difficulty: the glorious empire fell a thousand years ago, the rotten royal house is beyond saving, the legendary holy war is shrouded in darkness, and the divided world is in turmoil. And Tyles has nothing. All he has left is an unshaka 88Votes1.5MRecs766.2kFans
17 Dragon Vein King 龙脉君王 Aurora of the North北地的极光Western Fantasy527k WordsOngoing The glory of antiquity has faded, and the radiant dawn shines across most of the continent. Knights have fallen into nobility, while mages no longer hide in the shadows. The old conflicts have passed, but new tensions are brewing. This is an age of great transformation, as well as an age full of hope. Advances in the arcane arts have opened the way to planar colonization, and the mighty tide of a grand era is surging forth. A visitor from another dimension brings a glimmer of dawn to this turbul 0Votes96.8kRecs47.4kFans
18 The All-Around Game Designer 全能游戏设计师 Green Robes and Drunkenness青衫取醉Gaming2.5M WordsCompleted Game designer Chen Mo transmigrates to a parallel world where the technology tree took a wrong turn, and uses one god-tier game after another to turn the gaming industry upside down. "With the game design philosophy of this era, if I don't wipe the floor with the entire gaming industry, then all that exposure to domestic free-to-play games will have been wasted.", Chen Mo VIP group: 157856787 (a screenshot showing you bought all chapters is required to join) 6Votes844.4kRecs679.2kFans
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The story of game designer Chen Mo who transmigrates to a parallel world where the technology tree has gone astray, and uses one god-level game after another to revolutionize the gaming industry. "Given the game design philosophy of this era, if I don't completely crush the entire game industry, then I've truly wasted my time being exposed to the world of free-to-play domestic games." — Chen Mo Book club: 558067640 VIP Group: 157856787 (Full subscription screenshot required to join) Please vote for the new book "The Extraordinary Player". Thank you!
19 My Magical Era 我的魔法时代 Haiyi Little Pig海逸小猪Western Fantasy6.9M WordsCompleted When I woke up, I found myself lying on the back of a jostling Thunderhorn Rhino. A caravan stretching for several kilometers was moving slowly ahead. The Thunder Rhinos, each as tall as a three-story house, snorted heavily as they lumbered along beneath mountains of cargo. 4Votes855.3kRecs309.6kFans
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When I woke up, I found myself lying on the back of a bouncy thunder rhinoceros. I saw a caravan stretching for several kilometers, moving slowly forward. Each thunder rhinoceros, as tall as a three-story building, was panting heavily, carrying mountains of goods on its back.
20 The Mercenary’s War 佣兵的战争 Like Water如水意Urban7.2M WordsCompleted Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. After an accident sends him to Africa, he is unlucky enough to be caught in a plane crash. He survives by sheer luck, but from then on he can only earn a living at gunpoint, because he has become a mercenary. How far can a military enthusiast rise in the international mercenary world? Wait and see. 25Votes2.3MRecs3.1MFans
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Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. In an unexpected turn of events, Gao Yang went to Africa, where he unfortunately survived a plane crash. However, he was forced to live a life of hardship, working as a mercenary. What level of success can a military enthusiast achieve in the international mercenary world? Let's wait and see.
21 EN Cultural Invasion of Another World 文化入侵异世界 My Sister's Bride姐姐的新娘Sci-Fi2.5M WordsCompleted A group of dragons sat on little stools, staying up day and night to watch Game of Thrones. The elven archdruids were moved to tears by Hachiko: A Dog's Story. Humans and dwarves brawled in the Hearthstone tavern over a legendary card. Even the gods came down to the mortal realm to demand the next installment of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. In the end, the archdruids started a business called “One-Click Druid Beatdown,” while goblins and gnomes joined forces to build online stores. A cultu 5Votes1.5MRecs1MFans
22 A Will Eternal 一念永恒 Er Gen耳根Xianxia3.7M WordsCompleted With a single thought, the sea becomes vast; with a single thought, the fields turn to mulberry groves. With a single thought, ten thousand demons are slain; with a single thought, ten thousand immortals are destroyed. Only my thought… is eternal. This is Er Gen’s fourth full-length novel, A Will Eternal, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, and I Shall Seal the Heavens. 22Votes17.3MRecs9.2MFans
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A single thought can create an ocean, or a single thought can turn a field into a mulberry field. A single thought can slay a thousand demons, or a single thought can annihilate ten thousand immortals. Only my thoughts... Eternity This is Er Gen's fourth full-length novel, *A Thought Through Eternity*, following *Against the Gods*, *Seeking the Demon*, and *I Shall Seal the Heavens*.
23 The Sacred Ruins 圣墟 Chen Dong辰东Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted Rising from ruin, returning from extinction. The seas turn to dust, lightning and thunder fade away, and that wisp of dark mist draws near the earth once more. The shackles of the world are broken, and a brand-new world reveals a mysterious corner of itself... 36Votes32MRecs20.3MFans
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Rising from ruin, reviving from oblivion. The ocean turned to dust, the lightning withered away, and that wisp of mist once again approached the earth. The shackles of the world were broken, and a brand new world unveiled a corner of its mystery...
24 The Grandmaster of Martial Arts 武道宗师 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Here, martial arts are no longer an ethereal legend but a tangible tradition. After weathering its clash with technology, martial arts have become fully integrated into society, giving rise to all kinds of competitions. There may be no clear winner in literature, but in martial arts, there can only be one champion! After inheriting a lineage from one of the major martial arts schools, now on the brink of extinction, Lou Cheng takes one step at a time toward his childhood dream and the glory in h 22Votes5.8MRecs1.2MFans
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Here, martial arts are no longer an ethereal legend, but a tangible tradition. After confronting technology, they have been fully integrated into society, giving rise to all sorts of martial arts competitions. There is no first place in literature, but there is no second place in martial arts! After Lou Cheng obtained the severed inheritance of a major martial arts school, he moved forward step by step towards his original dream and the glory in his heart. There are still heroes in the city, and heroes still exist in this era!
25 EN Rebirth of a God-Tier Academic Ace. 重生之神级学霸 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Yang Rui, a lecherous, pudgy man with a graduate degree in biology, was unemployed after graduation. By a twist of fate, he became an all-around star tutor at a cram school, then took a tumble and landed in 1982 as a tall, handsome repeat college entrance exam student, with a head full of books and reference materials to boot. The college entrance exam acceptance rate was low in the 1980s? Listen up, everyone. Learn from me... This is the story of a rather impure technician. 0Votes3.8MRecs703.5kFans
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Yang Rui, a chubby, somewhat sleazy graduate student in biology, lost his job after graduation. By a twist of fate, he became an all-around top-notch lecturer at a cram school. Then, he stumbled back to 1982 and became a tall, handsome college entrance exam retaker, his head brimming with books and materials. Was the college entrance exam pass rate really that low in the 1980s? Students, follow my lead… This is the story of a technician with impure morals.
26 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.