"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is the first major romantic novel by French writer Victor Hugo. It uses a technique of mystery and contrast to tell a story set in 15th century France: the archdeacon of Notre-Dame de Paris, Claude, appears righteous but has a wicked heart, as he first loves then hates and persecutes the gypsy girl Esmeralda. The deformed and kind-hearted bell-ringer Quasimodo sacrifices himself to save the girl. The novel exposes the hypocrisy of religion, declares the bankruptcy of asceticism, praises the goodness, friendship, and self-sacrifice of the working class, and reflects Hugo's humanitarian ideas.
33.01 Million words | 2020-10-20 21:38Update
Cutie, Don't Leave After School is a free-to-read novel written by Chunfeng Liuhuo. It tells the story of a shy and awkward female protagonist who encounters a confident and talented male protagonist. Chu Chu, who has just transferred to Yizhong High School, catches the attention of the school genius. At the time, she did not understand how someone like her, a introverted and slow-to-warm-up silly girl, could be liked by someone. In response to this, Luchuan said, 'I don't know or waver.'
49.97 Million words | 2022-12-28 15:32Update
All Is Well is a guidebook on the family dynamics of career-oriented women. Every family is like an irregular polygon, as long as each side is content, there are reasons for its irregularity. Look at the Su family, such a distorted polygon, yet it has been steadily developing for decades. A family relies on a central pillar for support, but what happens when that pillar is removed? How does the family regain its balance and structure?
46.26 Million words | 2020-11-13 06:36Update
The novel depicts the story of Ma Jianqiang, a poor rural child in the 1960s, struggling with hunger while studying in the city. In difficult days, the protagonist not only suffers from physical hunger but also endures the torment of personal dignity. 'I', Ma Jianqiang, in the midst of losing my mother and not even having enough food to eat, overcomes hunger with the help of teacher Li and classmates like Wu Yaling. I not only complete my studies but also demonstrate virtues such as integrity, resilience, self-respect, and helpfulness. In such difficult moments, a young person radiates the light of humanity...
40.38 Million words | 2020-12-02 12:46Update
Boyfriend Lin Cheng, rarely displaying his romantic side, hides an engagement ring in the ice cream his girlfriend loves. However, upon swallowing the ice cream whole, the female protagonist's soul leaves her body and enters the home of the Left Prime Minister's family in the Kingdom of Xiangze. She is named Yun Xiangrong, born with a mint fragrance and the ability to speak. This extraordinary feat garners attention, especially from the Emperor, who arranges a marriage to the Crown Prince on her very birth. But Yun Xiangrong, with her modern consciousness, pays no heed to the traditions of 'marriage as decided by parents and matchmakers.' Although the Crown Prince, known as the 'elegant cat,' is handsome and dignified, he cannot compare to her childhood friend, the 'little white' brother, who is always kind and obedient, and excels in both literature and combat. Thus, she meticulously plans an 'elopement.' Little does she know that what started as a love story will ignite a power struggle across the nation. As neighboring countries plot against her, her beloved 'little white' brother, who has always cherished her, has a hidden past. Meanwhile, the enigmatic figure known as the 'Demon King in the World' is determined to possess this legendary woman called the 'Vanilla Consort,' but is it merely because of her timeless beauty?
31.33 Million words | 2021-09-04 15:04Update
HR Director Luo Bing, who was on the rise in her career, suffered a major setback and ended up in the weakest second department as HR support. She was disheartened and settled for mediocrity. However, her days as a small fish didn't last long, as a dominant shark-like boss, Yu Ran, was parachuted into the department. Under the whip of the shark, the small fish turned into a spinning top, busy spinning around. Despite multiple protests, the small fish rose up in defiance but was cruelly suppressed, rose up again, and was suppressed again... And then, Yu Ran saw Xiao Luo practicing fly-knife techniques online, with his own picture made into a target on the wall, being shot into a hedgehog...
48.15 Million words | 2021-02-16 01:59Update
This story is related to love and art, but not limited to them. From the palace to the court, various characters once had lofty desires or ambitions, but each of them languished in the passage of time. All of this is related to the political chess game of the reign of Emperor Renzong. The author unveils a corner of the fading historical archives, grasping onto a small flame, to recreate their fragrances and appearances, to revive their joys and cries, flowing water of today, the preface of the bright moon. This allows the readers to revisit that distant yet familiar homeland.
39.88 Million words | 2020-10-08 02:26Update
In the late Qing Dynasty, a Manchu girl named Ling Yi was married off to Jilin and broadened her horizons with the guidance of her husband and grandfather. Widowed at the age of sixteen, she strategically navigated through turbulent times, using her wisdom, courage, and tactics to build a successful business, growing stronger with the changing times and ensuring the prosperity of 'Tian Zeng Shun', the leading commercial enterprise in Northeast China.
39.70 Million words | 2021-05-03 18:43Update
Wu Ling, with her exquisite beauty and grace, stands above all others. A life filled with loss and betrayal, where brothers fight and fathers mistrust their own sons. Under the oppressive weight of power, there is no branch to depend on. Amidst the pain of separation and longing, there is no solace to be found. Encountering you was not my choice. But now that we have crossed paths, I ask you to light a lantern for me and illuminate this maze of splendid hell. Perhaps then, we can journey together in the late spring to climb the southern mountains. To admire the blossoming trees and the vibrant swarm of singing birds. To listen to the cries of cranes, watch them dance upon the shattering jade-like water, and spread their wings to soar into the azure sky.
39.44 Million words | 2022-09-21 09:43Update
Lu Sheng's childhood was a dark gray canvas, with the south wind being the only warm spot in her bleak life. He was a star in the tennis world, her idol, her sunshine, the source of strength in her spiritual world. Without his consent, she had already made him the most important person in her life. She struggled hard to touch the edges of his world, only to witness its collapse in an instant. Determined, Lu Sheng stepped into the heart of that world, striving to stand on the cloud, to look down upon its beauty. Through a stroke of luck, he became her personal coach. With curious eyes, she heard her inner longing: she wants to become strong, to radiate her own light, enough to shine into his world. Only then can she present him with all the good things in this world and tell him, this is the sincerity of my love. The effort she poured in bore slow growth, while in her lonely heart, a warm shelter had taken root. And then, love began to sprout...
36.19 Million words | 2021-07-26 12:07Update
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
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
Based on the historical event of the Nationalist Army's blowing up of the Huayuankou Dam on the Yellow River, causing a great disaster for millions of people in Henan, Anhui, and Jiangsu provinces, the novel depicts the profound calamity and heroic struggle experienced by the people in the flooded Yellow River area from year to year. Through the narration of the hardships and different experiences of seven peasant families on the banks of the Yellow River, the author portrays the characters of Xu Qiuzhai, Li Mai, and Haichang Song, reflecting the profound sufferings of the working people in old China and their inevitable path to join the struggle. It won the 2nd Mao Dun Literature Prize.
43.44 Million words | 2020-12-10 20:23Update
It was a special group. Their parents were once high-ranking officials and generals, and they were once passionate Red Guard soldiers. But in 1968, this group was wandering aimlessly in the cruel youth. They wore military uniforms they found at the bottom of their family's boxes, roaming the streets of Beijing in groups. They carried weapons and were ready to fight for trivial reasons. They played 'Poking Grandma', read White Books or Grey Books. They had their own set of rituals, customs, and slang. On the ruins of the 'revolution', a unique subculture of youth quietly formed. They were the Jay Chou of that era. In an era without gunfire, the youth of a generation was poured into armed struggles and shouting. It was their sunny days, their romance diffused in the bloody haze, turning into memories of yesterday. We follow the wave in the center of their story and discover that youth is nothing more than a splendid but too brief bloom. Zhong Yuemin, Yuan Jun, Zhang Haiyang, Li Kuiyong... Before the Cultural Revolution, they were just a group of ordinary middle school students. When the Cultural Revolution began, their destinies also changed...
45.21 Million words | 2023-03-05 16:11Update
In the 'Book of Life', there are depictions of the survival conditions of rural people during the political movements of the second half of the 20th century, where they either comply, refuse, or remain detached. It also explores the writing of rural people who 'escape' from the countryside and grapple with the temptations of materialism in the city, highlighting their perseverance and bewilderment. Underlying all narratives are the ancient folk stories and legends passed down through generations in the countryside. Deeply ingrained in the soul memory of urban dwellers who 'carry the land on their backs', this provides a sense of nourishment and reflection when faced with new values and uncertainties. Through this work, Li Peifu reveals the various possibilities of life choices and states of intellectuals during times of historical transition, portraying a contemplative group of characters by closely approaching the truth of history and human nature.
30.35 Million words | 2020-12-27 14:03Update
The first encounter was at a funeral. Her boyfriend died in a car accident, and his brother, unable to bear the online bullying, took his own life. Ten years later, they meet again. She is a cyber police officer burying her emotions, and he is a internet hacker with a fear of the deep sea. "Why are you afraid of the deep sea? Have you drowned before?" "Thalassophobia is not about fearing the deep sea itself. It's about fearing the darkness, the unknown things around you that can devour you, with no escape." "That seems unlikely in reality." "Online bullying is exactly that, being attacked by countless unseen people. It's an endless darkness and despair. You stand at the center, covered in wounds, not even knowing who is throwing knives and bullets at you." She holds his cold hand. "He Xisheng, believe me, there will be light in the deep sea."
32.15 Million words | 2022-09-22 01:53Update
The novel offers a comprehensive reflection of the great victory of the Korean War by depicting the Korean battlefield and rural life in our country. Guo Xiang, a company commander of the People's Liberation Army, returns home to visit his mother and learns about the news of the American invaders landing in Incheon, deciding to return to his unit early with his comrade Yang Xue. They were childhood friends, and Guo secretly loved Yang Xue. However, the battalion commander, Lu Xirong, deceives Yang Xue's feelings and plans to marry her soon. Yang Xue is determined to go to the frontlines, while Lu Xirong believes that Guo is behind this decision. Meanwhile, a deserter appears in the company, Wang Dafa, known as the mischievous mule, who believes that the revolution is already complete and his hometown has been divided, so he can no longer let his mother beg for food. Guo Xiang puts him in confinement.
30.20 Million words | 2023-03-19 11:49Update
The author, with a keen eye, diverse perspectives, and a forward-looking attitude, depicts a group of distinctive characters who embody the characteristics of the era. In the midst of China's social transformation, these characters face, perplex, and pursue entirely new propositions. The struggles, conflicts, and compromises between power and interests, ethics and rules, performed by characters like Shi Tianxiong, Lu Chengwei, and Wang Chuanzhi, unfold in front of the window of our era, evoking a range of emotions, from joy to sorrow.
46.58 Million words | 2021-04-12 21:26Update
Translation of Synopsis: Father... Jun... White Rolling thought for a long time without any answer, feeling down, "Father Jun, what is it? Ah, is it a gentleman who specifically pays? Hmm, mother always says that after eating, we have to settle the bill, and if there's no money, it magically appears to settle the bill, but I always feel like this is not good, but mother says this is the difference between immortals and mortals..."
42.46 Million words | 2022-06-15 12:12Update
This is the first inspirational novel with female entrepreneurship as its theme, showcasing the reality of small and medium-sized enterprises surviving and seeking growth in a challenging environment. Xu Banxia, a girl born in a traditional Chinese medicine family, has been exploring on her own since childhood and has made two friends who have weathered storms together. Initially engaged in scrap metal collection, the trio gradually ventured into the steel industry, navigating between large state-owned enterprises, foreign companies, and private business owners. In the long journey of entrepreneurship, they experience the ruthlessness of human relationships and the turmoil of the market.
46.44 Million words | 2022-10-08 15:02Update
