In the midst of a society crumbling under the weight of materialism and excess, farmer Liu Gaoxing sells one of his kidneys to city dwellers and later ventures into the city with his fellow villager Wufu to scavenge for scrap. The arrival of prostitute Meng Yichun not only brings forth the bustling city life but also unravels their unexpected and chaotic destinies. Jia Pingwa, through his characteristic compassion and understated style, unveils a contemporary story filled with conflicts, dislocations, absurdity, pain, and profound emotions.
23.11 Million words | 2022-10-17 06:12Update
In the Dream of Life: The Last Noble, Mu Juan's masterpiece, the grand trilogy of 'In the Dream of Life' unfolds with the epic tale of the last prince in the Qing Dynasty and his tumultuous love. Born in a turbulent era, he is a prince who points a hunting gun at someone's nose to elope; a prince who witnesses the empress's madness with his own eyes; a prince who lives a drunken and dreamy life but silently guards the fragmented kingdom; a prince who never leaves behind any flesh and blood relatives throughout his life... A once-in-a-lifetime romance that, once missed, becomes eternal. The most unbearable thing in the world is not losing the person you love the most, but knowing that you will lose her and still pushing her away with your own hands... He is the last prince of the Qing Dynasty, who remains charming and unruly even when the tide has turned. She is his mistress without status, his soul, his dream, his hatred, and his resentment. Despite their deep love, they are unable to resist a chaotic era, a wrong love, and an eternal farewell...
27.73 Million words | 2022-11-03 06:51Update
He had a poor childhood, lacking the courage to be passionately in love; she had the brightest smile, not empathizing with the cruel reality. So, they had the most melancholic happiness, only hoping to meet at the end of memories. Since the day he became her adoptive child, he would only follow behind, never taking a step out of line, but for her, he would deceive the heavens and taste the fleeting sweetness unintentionally scattered by Cupid, even if it meant quenching his thirst with poison. Yet, in their sweetest past, he never uttered the words 'I love you'... When they were together, there was a lonely warmth, as if they relied on each other in a lost world, irreplaceable. But she left during their happiest time, gone for seven years. Time does not flow backwards, so the most moving promise is not 'I love you', but 'together'...
27.45 Million words | 2020-07-15 19:41Update
After joining Li Corporation, a young lawyer named Shen Xieyi becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with the handsome CEO, Li Zeliang. Strange actions and events suggest that they may have a past acquaintance, but both choose to feign ignorance. As layers of clues are unveiled, it is discovered that Li Zeliang's leg injury and Xieyi's unexpected amnesia stem from the same car accident. Buried behind the accident lies a long-standing feud between two families. With the burden of family enmity, Xieyi must confront whether her memory loss is genuine or a ploy to exploit her relationship with Li Zeliang for revenge. Regardless of the truth behind this love, fortunately, the lovers eventually find happiness together.
25.17 Million words | 2023-02-16 00:44Update
★ Lonely genius of the world chess scene vs. rookie entertainment reporter Caught up in a bus theft case, she becomes his 'rumored girlfriend' The most touching promise in the world: with everything I have, as you wish. ★ In the black-and-white chessboard, between a few inches, I met you and saw a sky full of stars. If you're obsessed with Answer Me's Ze, infatuated with The Brain China's Wang Yuheng, or Go champion Ke Jie, then you must read this book! Keywords: modern romance, sweet love, youth competition, Go, reporter A sweet and charming story about the lonely genius of the world chess scene Cheng Jing and rookie entertainment reporter Sheng Jing.
21.05 Million words | 2022-04-16 23:02Update
"The Second Sun" depicts the glorious victory of our army crossing the Yangtze River, liberating Wuhan and advancing into Hunan, praising the birth of the second sun of New China. Deputy Commander Qin Zhen of our army received a telegram from Vice Chairman Zhou Enlai on the train heading south, asking him to find out the whereabouts of the underground worker Bai Jie. This excited him, as Bai Jie is his daughter and the lover of the division commander Chen Wenhong. Qin Zhen immediately discussed with Chen Wenhong and the division political commissar Liang Shuguang, determined to crush Bai Chongxi's "Partial Counterattack Plan in Central China" and rescue Bai Jie and the masses.
25.35 Million words | 2021-03-11 18:04Update
This book is a collection of the author's essays written over a period of ten years. It is divided into three sections: Altay Words, Altay Corners, and Nine Snow Anthology. It is an original collection of essays that depicts the life and charm of the Altay region in Northern Xinjiang. Full of vitality, freshness, and captivating elements, it records the author's daily experiences and memories of the people and events in the Altay region. The author emerged in the literary world ten years ago with a genius touch and writing style that shook the industry. The works are refreshing, lively, pure in quality, and authentically portray the natural beauty of the Altay region with a vibrant liveliness.
11.04 Million words | 2022-06-28 19:42Update
From the moment they first met as young children, perhaps everything had already been destined - "Do you really think I can learn ice skating?" "Absolutely!" "But I'm already this old." "Olympic champion Yang Meng started at the age of ten. She used to play table tennis before!" "..." Whenever Nie Chi thinks back to that extraordinary afternoon, he can't help but smile. Lin Ge, a young girl who originally wanted to escape her constricting family, had her life changed when she met him. He gave her a key, and she opened up a whole new world. From then on, she became his pride for a lifetime.
29.96 Million words | 2022-08-25 01:44Update
If it was unfortunate, how did she meet a nobleman who made all women envy; if it was fortunate, why was he always extremely indifferent to her? If he didn't like her, why did he force a marriage; if he liked her, why did he ignore her after they got married? Mu Rong Qingyi, born into a prestigious and wealthy family, accidentally saves Ren Susu from a frightened horse at the racecourse. Is this love between the aristocratic young master and the commoner girl fate? Or is it a curse? When romance novels move away from the dreamy style of Korean dramas and delve into heart-wrenching and unforgettable love, perhaps it will be a whole new world. As the era of novels with weeping words is about to come...
16.32 Million words | 2023-05-27 13:25Update
Already engaged, she unintentionally saves a handsome and powerful nobleman. Thinking it was just a chance encounter, little did she know he would risk everything to steal her away at the wedding. But what awaits them is not a fairytale ending, but the tragedy of love - when the moment to say 'I love you' is lost, and the person you love disappears into the crowd. This poignant tale, performed by the renowned singer Fi Wo Si Cun, depicts the tumultuous journey of a love that leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the world.
17.95 Million words | 2021-02-20 16:26Update
A story about a cold-hearted woman at the age of 30 who is reborn into the body of a 20-year-old boy and experiences a series of adventures. Being reborn in an awkward situation, she coincidentally enters the entertainment industry, only to find herself getting deeper and deeper into trouble. She becomes the heir to a prestigious family, the CEO of an entertainment company, and, oh my god, she discovers that her own origins are even more complicated!
19.25 Million words | 2020-07-03 21:08Update
"White Gate Willow" consists of three parts: "Fragrant Grass at Sunset", "Perilous City in Autumn Dew", and "Stormy Times at Cock's Crow". With grand scenes and meticulous portrayals, it literaturely recreates the choices and fates of a group of scholars before and after the downfall of the Ming Dynasty. The author does not simply tell the stories of the literati during the purge of the eunuchs, but through such creation, expresses his sigh for this group of people in the old times in China.
18.91 Million words | 2023-01-06 20:04Update
A prominent Khampa Tibetan chieftain, after a drunken encounter with his Han Chinese wife, gives birth to a foolish son. This supposedly idiotic person, who doesn't fit into the realities of life, possesses an otherworldly intuition and demeanor, becoming a witness to the rise and fall of the chieftain system. The novel unfolds with captivating twists and turns, using passionate and detached observation to portray rich ethnic sentiments and the romantic mystique of the chieftain system.
24.61 Million words | 2022-08-05 15:35Update
Xie Xiaodan is a beautiful and capable white-collar worker in the CBD, immersed in a refined and luxurious lifestyle. Her cousin Chen Qing, a top student graduated from Stanford, gave up a well-paid job in the United States to fully support her boyfriend's entrepreneurial journey in Beijing. Tian Rong, their close friend, faced setbacks in both love and career, and immersed herself in the real estate market after losing her job. Over the course of a decade of rising house prices in Beijing, their wealth, sense of achievement, and social status quietly shifted, dividing them into those who own a house and those who don't. Their pursuits and hopes in life changed involuntarily in the face of the harsh reality of soaring housing prices. Through detailed and authentic descriptions of reality, the novel leads us to seek answers to the housing problems plaguing the Chinese people.
11.24 Million words | 2022-12-11 15:08Update
Throughout my life, I have longed to be cherished, carefully placed, and properly preserved. To avoid being startled, to avoid hardship, to avoid wandering aimlessly, to avoid having no one to rely on. But that person, I know, I have always known, will never come. The one who took so much effort to be together, the former lover of my late sister, how could the stubborn Ye Jing bear the repeated disappointments from that sarcastic brother-in-law? After finally succeeding in divorce, she is targeted once again by another gentle brother-in-law who has always loved her sister. In order to protect the little bean in her belly, Ye Jing has to engage in a long-term battle with both invincible brother-in-laws. Love is full of twists and turns, misunderstandings multiply exponentially, and fate suddenly throws a devastating blow at Ye Jing. Can she, who firmly believes that love can create miracles, finally achieve a happily ever after with her true love? Please also believe in the power of love to create miracles.
8.72 Million words | 2022-01-26 09:19Update
Often, we give up thinking it's just a relationship, only to realize in the end that it was a lifetime. It was a young love in our naive years, but it caused a great uproar due to the difference in family background. Meng Heping, born into a prestigious family, tried hard to support his relationship with Jiaqi, but she turned away with the most resolute gesture. With her father's demise and her family scattered, she sacrificed too much for this love, thinking she could maintain some pride and dignity, leading an ordinary life. Others, however, couldn't accept it. Suddenly, Ruan Zhengdong entered the scene like a mystery—a domineering and elusive figure, possessing a distinct temperament different from Meng Heping. Is he a hidden avenger or a playboy in this worldly game? In the bustling city, the three cross paths. Whether elite businessmen or sons of the privileged class, in the face of love, they are just ordinary mortals. No matter how capable you are in manipulating the world, love reveals that subtlety is inferior to foolishness.
15.92 Million words | 2020-10-20 04:23Update
The novel tells the story that took place in the vicinity of the Bell and Drum Tower in Beijing at the beginning of the century, showcasing a rich and colorful cityscape, depicting the joys and sorrows of the common people and the fate of generations. Through the passage of time and dust, looking at Liu Xinwu's vivid portrayal of urban memories, it is like opening a lively urban picture scroll... This novel can be regarded as a modern 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' brimming with strong Beijing flavor. It won the 2nd Maodun Literature Award.
26.73 Million words | 2020-11-05 22:15Update
Young girl Wu Cuo Cuo is selected from the commoners and enters the palace, becoming an insider in the Bureau of Shang Shi. Like a seed blown onto the rooftop of the palace by the spring breeze, she starts to grow vigorously with even a speck of dust, roaming in a turbulent era, and writing her own legend with food and beliefs.
14.15 Million words | 2020-07-07 18:53Update
Fang Yuan works in the training industry and often wonders if there was a training program titled 'How to lead a successful life as a woman'. Then, she wouldn't have to take so many detours in her life.
20.91 Million words | 2022-11-23 22:34Update
The heavy rain stirred up fine white mist, as if a hundred rivers were flowing straight down from the sky. Through the dense curtain of rain, the golden glass of the Ninefold Palace gradually blurred, like a shimmering reflection. His fingers were slightly cold, and the dragon-embroidered golden robe emitted a bittersweet scent of auspicious incense, as if carrying a hint of coolness brought by the rain, gently touching her face. Finally, he sighed deeply, 'I just want to know, after all this time, do you have any sincerity at all?' She remained silent. A desolate and faint smile appeared on his face, and after a long time, he finally said, 'You look so much like her, but even if I were to exchange the entire world, I still wouldn't be able to bring her back.'
15.68 Million words | 2022-03-21 19:42Update
