The stars hang high above humanity's heads, used by sorcerers to predict fate, by emperors to symbolize fortune and misfortune, and by young girls to make wishes... What Liang Lingzan wants is to find a way to get close to them. This is the story of an astronomer from twelve hundred years ago, as well as the story of how a science student overcomes challenges and becomes a top scholar. It's also a story of science triumphing over mysticism.
598.46 Million words | 2022-12-17 19:00Update
The novel is set in rural Xinjiang and begins with a case of grain theft in a commune. With unfolding suspense and the unique customs and traditions of the western regions, it presents a panorama of modern life in Xinjiang to the readers. It also reflects the real lives of the Han and Uyghur people under a special historical background, as well as their mutual understanding and coexistence. It carries the weight of history, yet vividly portrays the characters in their daily lives, with captivating suspense, concentrated conflicts, and distinctive Xinjiang charm. The language is witty and humorous. The novel's ingenious design includes 'Author's Reflections' following each chapter, using Wang Meng's contemporary perspective to comment on and expound his thoughts and creative process, creating a dialogue between the young and mature selves of Wang Meng. This adds a sense of modernity and relevance to a work from the 1960s and 1970s.
276.80 Million words | 2022-01-28 06:47Update
The novel depicts the growth and transformation of the protagonist, Hedun. Having lived in the lower strata of society, she has endured numerous tortures due to her poor upbringing. The torment of her soul and the pressures of survival are her unspoken nightmares. Through a fortuitous opportunity, she becomes a psychological counselor. In the clinic, she encounters visitors on the verge of mental collapse and strange and mysterious events that leave her perplexed. Meanwhile, her own emotions are on the brink of crisis, pushing her to the verge of psychological breakdown. With the help of her lover, she gradually unravels various difficulties and crises with tenacious pursuit of her career. Eventually, she breaks free from her cocoon, embarking on a new chapter in her life. The novel is filled with peculiar stories and suspense, and delving into it reveals the hidden logic and unexpected answers behind all the peculiar incidents. It is a tale of a woman's struggle, a healing prescription offered by a psychologist, and a representative work by Bi Shumin.
42.16 Million words | 2022-07-09 22:11Update
Priest, a renowned writer of ancient Chinese novels, presents a thrilling tale set twenty years ago. Li Hui, known as 'South Knife,' was ordered to rebuild the forty-eight villages of Shu Mountain and recruit the destitute from all corners of the kingdom. Twenty years later, a young man named Xie Yun claims to be Thane of Anping and infiltrates the forty-eight villages, setting off a new wave of events. Growing up in one of the forty-eight villages, Zhou Fei, descendant of 'South Knife,' has never witnessed the rivers and lakes of the martial world. However, everything changes after meeting Xie Yun, diverting from her path. As the storm clouds gather over the martial world, these once carefree youths find themselves embroiled in a catastrophe, and the twenty-year-old secret is about to be revealed...
400.53 Million words | 2022-10-15 22:03Update
During college, Shen Yuanxing once stirred up trouble with a younger student. The student had captivating features and excelled academically. Shen Yuanxing did everything to win him over, but after achieving her revenge, she realized her true feelings and chose to sever ties. Years later, they meet again at a matchmaking agency, and Shen Yuanxing feels regret for her past actions. The man, Xu Chenglie, reveals he has been waiting for her all this time. Shen Yuanxing tries to justify herself but is met with his cold response. Will they be able to rekindle their love?
79.96 Million words | 2023-06-06 12:26Update
The 'Ice Queen' Han Lu, on the verge of completing her medal Grand Slam, suffers a severe injury at the Winter Olympics and is taken to the hospital, thus ending her solo skating career. Persuaded by coach Liu Bofei, she switches to pair skating and is paired with Xue Haoyang, a young male skater who has just been abandoned by his partner. From being initially incompatible and considered the worst pair skating combination in history, they overcome technical breakthroughs, negative publicity, and other difficulties, gradually becoming close siblings on the ice. The passion and dreams on the ice stage blossom and bear fruit. One is the 'Ice Queen' on the brink of retirement due to injury, the other is a figure skating dropout marginalized by a bottleneck. From mutual rejection to soulful partners, they join hands during their low points and perform unrivaled on the ice. Only those who can touch the skies symbolic of limits are true geniuses. Only by touching the limits with a burning passion can one stand undefeated.
31.01 Million words | 2021-09-13 15:58Update
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
Qian Liangliang, the secretary of the municipal party committee in Haiyang City, is suddenly promoted to the position of director of the mayoral reception office. This unexpected opportunity brings Qian Liangliang into a dazzling and tempting world - a world of glamour, entertainment, money, beautiful women, and power. In the midst of it all, Qian Liangliang finds himself performing in a true, humorous, dangerous, and awkward tragicomedy. This novel, based on the author's rich life experiences, vividly portrays a contemporary picture of the seductive influences of popularity and a quasi-corrupt state. It demonstrates that only artistic works built on a solid foundation of real life can be magnificent, captivating, and meaningful. This novel has a certain exemplary significance in terms of attention to detail in literary works.
36.82 Million words | 2021-06-16 14:37Update
"East Tibet Chronicles" is the second volume of the four-volume novel "The Wild Calabash Leaf" and can also be read as a standalone piece. Set during the Anti-Japanese War period, the novel vividly portrays the moral integrity and emotional world of Chinese intellectuals. Their profound and delicate expressions of great kindness towards loved ones and friends, great devotion to their motherland and nation, great hatred towards the invading enemies, and great pain for the calamities of a fallen country are all depicted. With a well-structured plot, elegant and profound language, hidden mysteries in the storyline, and well-rounded and realistic characters, this work possesses the qualities of a refined intellectual, artistic creation.
555.21 Million words | 2021-06-15 12:34Update
The novel depicts ordinary rural life events such as farming, finding a spouse, marriage, illness, divorce, returning home from work, and rural tourism. Yet it showcases a fresh contemplation of human nature, historical heritage, and power dynamics, demonstrating the tremor and steadfastness of a noble soul amidst the dramatic changes in the countryside. The story weaves together the five elements from Chinese culture, entwined with local legends from the Chu Kingdom. In the year, it won the 7th Mao Dun Literature Prize.
5.33 Million words | 2020-11-10 04:23Update
This is a story of a young man who grows up and struggles in society's lower class, experiencing misfortunes and early exposure to the harsh realities of life. Zhu Ziqiang comes from a humble butcher family. Fate grants him exceptional intelligence and outstanding academic achievements, but also brings him and his family numerous hardships: on the day he receives his first-place score on the county-level entrance exam, his father suddenly suffers a stroke and dies. His eldest brother, disregarding their blood ties, embezzles the funeral expenses. His second brother injures someone and flees due to conflicts over the coffin. Left with only his mother, Ziqiang and his mother live in poverty, relying on each other. Prior to the college entrance exam, his mother succumbs to illness, passing away amidst the indifference of relatives. Through a series of setbacks, Ziqiang witnesses the warmth and coldness of human relationships, becoming both strong and mature, yet sensitive and self-deprecating. He gives up the opportunity to attend university, determined to change his own destiny with his own hands and his intellect.
64.63 Million words | 2022-05-18 20:09Update
In the novel 'Choice', a large state-owned textile factory with thousands of employees is on the verge of bankruptcy. Thousands of workers who are about to be laid off gather at the factory gates, ready to petition the provincial government. The city's transportation system is on the verge of paralysis. In this critical moment, the upright and honest mayor, Li Gaocheng, goes alone to the factory to understand the situation. After conducting a private investigation, he uncovers the culprits behind the company's downfall. Just as he prepares to counterattack against the corrupt forces, he learns that his beloved wife is a member of this corrupt group. In the face of party loyalty and family affection, he is faced with a difficult choice...
526.33 Million words | 2022-06-05 17:45Update
Life is a journey, and since you have already joined this tour, it is a pity not to see it through. The price has been paid early, so it's always good to explore one more city.
515.16 Million words | 2022-12-08 08:50Update
Recently, the usually aloof General Zhenyuan has been acting strangely... A certain man said, 'Miss, can I scoot over a bit? I'm about to fall off the bed.' A certain woman replied, 'Get lost!' and shifted her buttocks slightly. The man continued, 'Miss, your blanket looks very warm...' The woman snapped, 'Get lost, get lost!' and cleared a corner of the blanket. The man said again, 'Miss, I...' 'Get lost, get lost, get lost!!! Your surname is Ci! The entire clan!'... It is said that the General visits the dungeon every dark and stormy night to interrogate a prisoner condemned to death. It is also said that the General is hiding a woman in the dungeon! And it is further said that the military advisor weeps daily in his disgrace... The author is said to have gone bald while writing this story. †_†
17.36 Million words | 2020-11-17 08:59Update
Hua Yeqi, a dedicated drinker, gets involved in a gambling game to escape the fate of marrying into the Ning family. However, she is not cut out for business and ends up bankrupt overnight. Miserable and determined, Mu Songqing falls into a series of traps again because of a mysterious alcohol recipe. The encounter between a destitute distillery owner and an unlucky business genius reveals both the mercilessness of commerce and the warmth of human connection. A hidden koi jumps into the fermentation vat, brewing a pot of extraordinary wine.
35.02 Million words | 2023-01-10 21:04Update
After the wedding, the mother-in-law gifted a bracelet worth of 10,000. After authentication, it turned out to be a fake, leading to a battle of wits between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Three attempts at substitution, two best friends of over twenty years turned enemies. A bloodbath caused by a single bracelet, representing money, desire, family love, and friendship.
106.95 Million words | 2022-06-27 07:45Update
Describing the growth journey of young people, their friendships, their love quietly changing. After being eroded by the river of time, after being baptized by the waves of life, where will they go? Guo Jingming's storytelling of the growth story will attract young people. Finally, the highly anticipated "What do we know about flowers falling in dreams" is released. In this story, Lin Lan, Lu Xu, Gu Xiaobei, they are the protagonists, while I am just a storyteller. One day, when this story disperses with the wind, we will have grown up and no longer remember this story. This story that appeared in our lives for a year. Those who once touched our hearts have disappeared in this distant place...
140.84 Million words | 2023-04-01 00:25Update
This is a collection of miscellaneous essays with unique perspectives and sharp language. What makes Han Han have the courage to speak directly to people's hearts; what kind of people catch Han Han's attention; what kind of movies are worth mentioning according to Han Han. Han Han says, words without weight have no power. This book brings together Han Han's unique way of thinking and covers current affairs, humanities, movies, art, and racing, presenting the most spontaneous character, the most brilliant views, the sharpest language, and the most interesting content to the readers.
162.05 Million words | 2023-01-06 20:12Update
The novel takes place in a remote rural village in Sichuan during winter. It vividly depicts the disastrous destruction brought about by the Cultural Revolution and the severe trauma inflicted on the rural population, focusing on the life stories of Xu Mao, an elderly farmer, and his daughters. The novel deeply reflects the turbulent social changes of the era, while also foreshadowing the bright and promising future that is certain to emerge after the end of the turmoil. This novel won the first Maodun Literature Prize.
17.90 Million words | 2020-08-09 03:11Update
This book tells the story of Longle County Princess, a domineering ancient costume female CEO, who pursued the introverted and handsome Jin Yiwei commander Shen Yan. It is a tale of their intense relationship within the palace intrigue. ▲ 'Commander Shen, did you think I was going to kiss you just now? I have no interest in kissing you. Commander Shen, one day you will kiss me first.' 'Then what were you doing earlier, trying to slap the mosquito with your mouth?' ▲ 'Can you love me equally? If you can't, then don't provoke me.' 'You have already provoked me.' ▲ 'Xiao Aling, do you want to step into my world? My world is full of bloodshed, with mountains of bones. No crowds, no singing, no lively anticipation from you. Do you want to come and take a look?' 'I want to see, I want to go with you.'
18.45 Million words | 2021-08-12 22:18Update
