No Dumbing Down or Putting on an Act, Just Smart, Emotionally Savvy Leads 不降智不做作，主角高情商高智商

1. 1 不 I Keep Conquering Girls and Trying Not to Get Killed by Them 不断攻略少女并尝试不被她们杀死 A Little Crow Perches on a Dry Paulownia小鸦栖旱桐Western Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing [Mind Games] [Leveling Up] [Heroines Chase the Protagonist] [Light Mystery and Deduction] I can read minds 💘, and I know psychology 📘 I can appraise anything 🔍, and even foresee the day I'll die ☠️ But if no girl confesses her love to me every 30 days 😳, I'll die ⚰️ The good news is, I've successfully hit it off with girls, and I've done it plenty of times 🥰 The bad news is, the girls can't have me, and they're starting to go to extremes 🔪🗡️✂️ If anyone sees this, please call me an ambu&%￥#!*… 45Tickets5.5MClicks38.3kFavorites

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   The protagonist is highly intelligent and proactive, and is the type who, like a god, is forced to take the initiative to win over girls. In terms of plot, the protagonist's parents are ill and short of money. He works several jobs every day, and one night, after making enough money in the stock market, he suddenly dies. He is then transported to another world to defeat or conquer a demon king, otherwise he cannot return to his original world. The style leans more towards isekai adventure, with most of the text showcasing the protagonist's judgment and thinking based on available information. It requires some critical thinking to read, so fans of divine knowledge shouldn't miss it. It's non-toxic and you can watch it with confidence. It's not finished yet, but I feel like it will reach at least 2 million words, with a stable update schedule of one to two chapters per day. ——May 23, 2023

2. 2 在 Becoming a Witch in a World Full of Strange Tales 在充满怪谈的世界里成为魔女 Bookish Words Eating Dirt吃土的书语Western Fantasy7.6M WordsOngoing Day 1: Lately, something seems a little off with my eyes. I keep seeing strange things. Wait, that cabinet just moved. I'll go take a look. Day 13: I can see them! Damn it! Why is this whole world crawling with urban legends!? Day 101: There's nothing left to be afraid of! I've put on the witch's long dress. I've become an urban legend! 173Tickets81.1MClicks211.1kFavorites

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   Shuyu's books feature protagonists in both male and female forms. They possess above-average emotional and intellectual intelligence, are talkative and proactive, constantly pulling off various outrageous maneuvers, and have one alias after another. The plot leans towards lightheartedness and humor. The story tells of how the protagonist receives a corneal transplant after a car accident, and realizes that this is a world full of strange tales. Later, by chance, he swallows a witch's egg and gains the form of a witch. It's non-toxic and you can watch it with confidence. The latest chapter is under revision and is not yet finished. If you start reading now, you might be able to read it all in one go. ——May 23, 2023

3. 3 重 Reborn as the Strongest Villain, Surrounded by Beautiful Girls 重生为最强反派后被美少女们包围 Half a Fairy Tale半面童话Urban856k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the book he wrote in his previous life, arriving as its strongest villain. Carrying the regrets of his past, Su Yu decides to save the characters he created. Because of him, a maid with no emotions gains a sense of self. Because of him, the beautiful, lovesick school idol is healed of the emptiness in her heart. Because of him, the brutal empress loses her reason to fall completely into darkness. Even the eccentric, beautiful girl who is the world's greatest assassin has th 0Tickets419.6kClicks3.4kFavorites

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   As the pinned comment says, "Domineering yet romantic," "rational yet mature," the protagonist's personality is based on the world of his own novel, he has never encountered anything unexpected, and he can always control the overall situation. After the protagonist dies, he transmigrates into the body of the villain in his own novel. As the creator, he feels heartbroken by the tragic experiences of each character after his creations come to life, and thus begins to actively save them. Unlike typical transmigration novels where the protagonist uses information asymmetry to show off, the protagonist in this book cares deeply for each female lead and takes control of the entire situation to save them. There are basically no flaws; those who like this style really love it. The author cleverly changed the story of "Pineapple Bun's Perfect Attendance," but then abandoned the story altogether. Enter at your own risk. ——May 23, 2023

4. 4 在 In This Age of Powerhouses, I'm the Only Newbie 在这大佬横行的时代只有我是萌新 Death-Seeking Mushroom作死菌Western Fantasy9.2M WordsOngoing (Spoilers: happy ending) They say you can't survive in another world without a golden finger. What about me? What kind of golden finger should I get~ Should I become a domineering protagonist blessed by fate, able to reverse heaven and earth with a cold smile? Or have unlimited save points and the power to turn back time, making sure everything ends perfectly? Maybe countless skills and the ability to be a brutal, close-range battle-mage and healer would be nice too~ And so, after stubbornly sur 89Tickets42.6MClicks108.4kFavorites

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   According to the author, the protagonist is just an ordinary person who is struggling to survive. He has no choice but to develop his intelligence because he lacks strength, so it can be considered a growth story. A hodgepodge of Western fantasy worldviews, the story follows the protagonist, the least gifted among the students, as he enrolls in an academy combining technology and magic. From initially struggling to survive, he encounters various opportunities and eventually becomes the student council president (early and middle stages). The story has its share of heart-wrenching moments, sweet moments, and growth, with the most exciting part always being the next volume. However, some of the plot points can be quite confusing for readers. The author had a lot to write about, with all sorts of miscellaneous settings. Characters frequently split into two or three variants, especially in character design. For example, the young master Yingyingzi in the middle of the story and Xinggong in the later stages are simply told abruptly that they are who they are from a certain time, without explaining how they became this way. This leads to a strong sense of disjointedness in the reader's understanding of these characters. Personally, I think this is the biggest flaw. ——June 28, 2023

5. 5 为 Why Do I Get Forced to Reload When They Die? 为什么她们死了我会强制回档 One Wing单翅Western Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted "Please, can't you stop dying already?" "...No matter how many times, you'll come into my life to save me, right?" "Go to hell! Do you know what it's like when your save file gets corrupted after you beat the final boss?" 0Tickets11MClicks49.4kFavorites

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   The male protagonist is a man who manipulates everything through multiple reincarnations but is not an invincible character. The Western fantasy worldview, while featuring magic and monsters, is primarily about the struggles between people and nations. The highlight lies in the male protagonist, who, despite having everything under his control, is not omnipotent. He navigates between various characters, maintaining a delicate balance, and often, even the most insignificant little things are meticulously planned and have far-reaching consequences. The male protagonist's multiple reincarnations not only give the characters in the book a unique sense of security, but also give readers: "There will absolutely be no mishaps," "There will absolutely be no high blood pressure plots," and "It's safe to read without worry." ——2023.10.13

6. 6 h Hardguy's Bizarre Adventure hardguy的奇妙冒险 He Cun Zhong Ye和村中叶Western Fantasy22.7M WordsOngoing After transmigrating one day, I thought I would live a life much like the stories other people had. But after all the twists and turns, I eventually discovered... I was simply myself. This is the story of a boy who wanted to become a hero from a fairy tale. After many battles and hardships, the boy became a young man, yet he still wanted to be a fairy-tale hero. And they all lived happily ever after. How wonderful, how wonderful. 6Tickets8.8MClicks34.3kFavorites

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   He's a righteous and kind-hearted man who can easily kill entire families, and he's quick-witted and talkative. A vast world view that is both all-encompassing and logically consistent, filled with fantasy and reality, magic and technology, games and reality, adventure and politics.

7. 7 江 Even a Jianghu Simp Can Become the Sect Leader 江湖舔狗也能当上掌门 Master OOXX大湿OOXXAncient Style6.6M WordsOngoing Who says a simp has nothing? Li Musheng, a Pure Yang disciple, dreams of becoming the sect leader. But after sweeping the ground his whole life, he still has no money, and his martial arts are still terrible. Working hard? No way. I won't be doing that in this life. Is there a way to get stronger without working hard? Yes: become a simp! The naturally charming senior sister, the rich little lolita whose father-in-law-to-be is impossible to win over, someone else's girlfriend... I'll win them all 0Tickets17.9MClicks46.3kFavorites

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   The male protagonist is a comedic character with no morals, yet his emotional intelligence and IQ remain consistently high throughout the story. The story unfolds in a fantasy world of martial arts and immortals, following Li Musheng, an outer disciple of the Chunyang Palace who is unable to learn martial arts, as he gradually rises to become the sect leader. The early and later stages of the story differ significantly in style. In the early stages, unable to practice martial arts, he relies on his wisdom and connections to defeat opponents, resulting in humorous and lighthearted battles. Later, he gains access to powerful characters, and the style shifts towards JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. However, regardless of the stage, he always triumphs through his intelligence. The male protagonist's lack of morals and his initial portrayal as a petty, low-class character might be hard to accept, but it improves in the middle. The comedic, eccentric style, occasionally breaking the fourth wall, is subjective; those who enjoy it will find it very enjoyable. ——June 28, 2023

8. 8 死RT The Cheat System in the Death Game is All the Beautiful Girls 死亡游戏的金手指是各位美少女 Jia Qi佳柒Gaming5.5M WordsCompleted In a death game where you draw cards from the start. Other players get cards with low rarity, no use at all, and they're so bad it's embarrassing. My cards are ultra-rare, one-of-a-kind exclusives, and the strongest player becomes my exclusive girlfriend. She's gorgeous, sweet-voiced, and fiercer with a knife than anyone. Plus, she unlocks kinky play. I steal the show every time! 10Tickets20.2MClicks79.8kFavorites

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   The protagonist has strong observational skills, calculates everything, and makes a desperate gamble to turn the tide when faced with a desperate situation, making him a role model for protagonists in typical survival games. This is an infinite flow novel. The story revolves around the protagonist being forced into an unremovable death game to earn points, and each time he draws a card, a random player or NPC becomes his girlfriend. Don't be fooled by the title; it's not some wish-fulfillment story where the male lead is useless and the female lead carries him to victory. The protagonist is highly intelligent and proactive, the supporting characters are vividly portrayed, and the atmosphere is well-crafted—all commendable aspects. Aside from his girlfriend, he basically doesn't survive. He might like a supporting character who dies right away. Other than that, he doesn't have any major flaws. It's still being updated and won't be finished anytime soon. ——May 27, 2023

9. 9 雾 An Epic of Fog, Blood, and False Heroes 雾与血与虚伪的英雄史诗 liuxkWestern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted A slow-burning, realistic otherworldly tale with a convincing romance, a grand scope, and plenty of groundwork. For those tired of mainstream fast food fiction and looking for something different! == Once, I admired the heroes of epic tales. Not the proper heroes surrounded by companions, but the lone heroes who walked their own path. They strode through the darkness, saving everyone by their own strength, asking for neither reward nor praise. But now I understand that this isn' 0Tickets3.1MClicks16.2kFavorites

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   The protagonist is a saint and a king, unlike the typical sanctimonious male lead. The protagonist of Mistblood is highly proactive, with high emotional and intellectual intelligence, and can truly solve problems perfectly on his own, which is the so-called "composure of the strong". The story tells of a god who one day teleported 20,000 people to another world to work and fight monsters, and broadcast it live to everyone else on Earth. The plot is tight and the story is exciting. The only downside is that by the end, only the female lead is left to accompany the male lead to the end. That's right, everyone else dies.

10. 10 我 I'm Tall, Rich, and Handsome 我是高富帅 Classmate Xiaohua小花同学Campus3.6M WordsOngoing My surname is Gao, and my given name is Fushuai. I'm single. I don't know if my parents had the foresight to give me such a jaw-dropping name. But in reality, I'm not particularly tall: I'm barely 175 centimeters. The "rich" part is pure nonsense. iPhones are everywhere these days, but I'm still holding fast to my black-and-white Nokia. As for being handsome... why don't we talk about the "tall" and "rich" parts instead? 13Tickets50.7MClicks91.7kFavorites

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    The protagonist shows significant growth, unlike typical coming-of-age stories which often have a long timeline or involve constant setbacks in the early stages. It's highly immersive, showcasing the protagonist's emotions and thoughts from a first-person perspective, maintaining a consistently humorous and engaging style, and incorporating current internet slang and references. Each female lead is well-developed, with unique and memorable characters. The story follows the protagonist's journey from a naive college student to an unwitting pawn in a game, and finally to a powerful figure. The early episodes focus on emotional entanglements, while the later episodes showcase the protagonist's swagger and charisma. There are many flaws that are worth criticizing, such as the pseudo-NTR (the female lead pretends to be in a relationship with someone else out of spite), the male lead's indecisiveness (I personally think this aspect is okay after a lot of psychological description), and his dissatisfaction with certain female leads, etc. However, most of them are subjective and can be considered a model of urban pretentious novels. I first came across this book through a comic book. It's been ongoing since 2013 or 2014 and is still not finished – a series I'll be living through. ——May 23, 2023

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