"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
After escaping the pursuit of the Japanese army, several young refugees diverge in their choices for the future. Those seeking the Eighth Route Army encounter the Nationalist Party, while those who join the Nationalist Party collide with the Eighth Route Army. A series of coincidences ultimately lead them to their fated places. They meet their future comrades and enemies, embark on wars and politics, and engage in an epic tale of twists and turns. It is a story of extraordinary love and complex human relationships—where yesterday's close allies become tomorrow's sworn enemies, where camaraderie is tested by personal gain, and where adversaries stand together in times of hardship. In this swirling and turbulent web of relationships, the wicked ultimately meet their downfall, while heroes rise above.
38.18 Million words | 2023-06-02 00:19Update
"Yellow Leaves Falling in the Autumn Wind" is an early work of Lu Yao. The author focuses on traditional values and uses realistic techniques, with a single plot thread and a strong romantic element in the storyline, which can be seen from the endings of his two representative works. He has engraved the ordinary yet great souls with sincere and profound words, leaving a lasting impression in the hearts of readers who love and cherish his work. In this season suitable for mourning and reminiscing, let us once again get close to Lu Yao, to a sense of heaviness and sorrow, to a cold and serious world. With his consistent writing style, Lu Yao depicts the vastness and desolation of the Loess Plateau, as well as the hardships and longings of the people living in this land. It can be said that hardship and Lu Yao are inseparable. Hardship destroyed Lu Yao, but also made him. Lu Yao's brief writing career was a journey of hardship. Life begins with hardship, and only in hardship can the song of the soul be born.
383.86 Million words | 2022-06-16 13:55Update
On the vast Sky Continent, within the Martial Cultivation Palace, the Palace nourishes life essence. Young Ye Xinghe, a remarkable talent, awakens a divine ninth-grade life essence: the Dragon-patterned Purple Gold Cauldron! He becomes the youngest alchemist. However, he is plotted against and his life essence is stolen by his own brother, leaving him crippled. But unexpectedly, he awakens a ninth-level divine life essence! From then on, he rises against the heavens and becomes the Supreme Martial Alchemist!
352.57 Million words | 2021-07-13 03:18Update
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
A portrayal of the ups and downs of 'North Drifters' in Beijing, with Liu Tie as the representative. After graduating from university, Liu Tie, who dreams of becoming a financial tycoon, and his long-time girlfriend Na Xue, come to Beijing to pursue their dreams. However, the immense pressure of reality forces them to face the harshness of survival. The group of young people, who were once idealistic, inevitably get burned by reality, leaving indelible marks. Societal and familial pressures, love relationships, and the bitter-sweetness of life are all depicted, mocking their innocence and immaturity, catching them off guard. The significant transformations in friendship, love, and even kinship experienced by Liu Tie and Na Xue lead them down completely different paths. Their fates serve as a real reflection of 'North Drifters' life, narrating the struggles of the new affluent class amidst power and desire, and delineating their emotional needs beyond materialism.
198.50 Million words | 2023-04-16 04:50Update
Li Ruxi has always been the 'child from another family' since childhood, excelling in academics and being consistently outstanding. By the age of thirty, her family seems to be content and happy, but overnight, her life is turned upside down: she is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has less than a year to live. What will happen to her aging parents? What will happen to her young son?
68.41 Million words | 2020-10-06 13:55Update
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
TV drama "Love You for the First Time" novel adaptation. The standards for Lu Wanwan's boyfriend are good at studies and good-looking. After her secret crush on her childhood friend fails, she casually declares that she will pursue the school genius Ren Chu. However, she accidentally gets overheard by him and he takes it seriously. Ren Chu presents his outstanding student award, competition certificates, patent certificates, and scholarship records to Lu Wanwan: 'Does this count as being good at studies?' Ironclad evidence, simply too good! Ren Chu curls his lips, revealing a handsome face in front of her, and softly asks, 'So, am I good-looking?' His long eyelashes tremble, causing her heart to beat wildly with each flutter. Good-looking, so good-looking that it breaks the rules! 'So, I meet your requirements for a boyfriend. Lu Wanwan, can I be your boyfriend?' After finishing his sentence, Ren Chu puts his hand on her head, gently presses it twice, and Lu Wanwan nods. Ren Chu hums, 'You agreed, that's great.'
115.94 Million words | 2022-07-02 06:37Update
Although the story comes to an end, youth never ends! After a lonely elementary school life and a chaotic middle school era, Luo Qiqi enters high school. Like everyone who has gone through that period, she faces the torment of college entrance exams. Reluctant but unable to not care, she, who is not good at studying and has a stubborn and competitive personality, how can she achieve the perfect turning point? Love also presents another challenge for her. She and he are together again, and he seems to have fallen for her, but there is still him behind them. How should she face it, and how should she choose? Youth friendship evokes nostalgia and heartbreak, and youth love is both sweet and complicated. The society at the turn of the century is so complex that it's hard to sort out one's thoughts. Luo Qiqi and her classmates grow up in loneliness and liveliness, confusion and gradual awakening...
173.64 Million words | 2021-03-18 00:38Update
Before returning to Sonoyou High School, an angelic white boy said to me that without me, the world would be like a piano missing keys and unable to play a complete melody. I thought, to him, I am that kind of existence. However, when I entered the legendary 3rd Year, Class 2 - my appearance lost to a 4D prince-like boy with an illness; my temperament lost to a bespectacled otaku class president who transforms into a demon without glasses; just as I was about to be moved by a sunny boy who confesses by saying "Please have my children," he forgot about me, and the hot-tempered "boss" appointed me as his own personal slave! Meanwhile, the genius boy with hair as black as the night and eyes as dark as gemstones merely observed this whirlwind reversal of fate... Before the "Demon Hunt" begins, after the declaration of "You're as good as dead," the 3rd Year, Class 2 of Sonoyou High School, where the handsome boys with infinite popularity and destructive power gather, embarks on a glorious era!
315.31 Million words | 2022-07-20 09:21Update
Based on the life experiences of female writer Wu Wei, "Wordless" tells the marriage stories of her and several generations of women in her family, depicting the hardships and struggles faced by people of different backgrounds in times of social upheaval and great changes. It presents a unique recording and examination of China's past century, portraying an indescribable era. "Wordless" won the 6th Mao Dun Literature Prize.
62.32 Million words | 2023-03-23 18:09Update
"You on the Plateau" mainly tells the experiences of a group of people born in the last century. Centered around the protagonist Ning Qia, it explores the rise and fall, joys and sorrows, gains and losses, and honors and disgrace of the previous generation and the family, showcasing the living conditions and psychological traits of contemporary people against a vast backdrop. The book is divided into 39 volumes, organized into ten units. "You on the Plateau" encompasses a wide range of themes, offering a magnificent and fascinating account of the era. It is a book grounded in reality, a book of exploration, and a "great record of the times." It contains all sorts of characters and legends, as well as the hidden arts and life's secrets. The book perfectly combines vastness and meticulousness, and its powerful thoughts and admirable "crazy passion" leave a tremendous impact. One might wonder, when people retrospectively assess China's transformation in the 20th century, what could be more rich, authentic, and vivid than this monumental work?
494.77 Million words | 2022-06-14 06:07Update
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
It was a time of nostalgia and happiness when people were innocent, optimistic, and full of aspirations. The society was brimming with new things and nurturing various dreams. Jiang Lu, a makeup artist for a circus troupe, was beautiful and capable, loved by everyone. It was bewildering that she remained single at the age of 36, becoming an unsolvable mystery to others. Song Yusheng, a photographer for a publishing house, had gained reputation in the industry. Six years ago, his wife died in a car accident, and although his former mother-in-law constantly introduced potential partners to him, he never felt interested... An accidental encounter brought Jiang Lu and Song Yusheng together, and their dormant passion was instantly ignited, burning fiercely! However, their families' opposition drove Jiang Lu into despair. Just when she was about to give up on Song Yusheng, the power of love made her make a reckless decision - to get married! After marrying Song Yusheng, Jiang Lu did not encounter a romantic and wonderful honeymoon...
240.90 Million words | 2022-04-13 07:33Update
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
To know the events of past lives, one must understand the experiences of the present. The Buddha said that everything in this life is a result of actions from previous lives. Cause and effect are intertwined, and if the seeds of our past actions have been sown, then no matter how many cycles of reincarnation we go through, we cannot escape the consequences of our current existence. There is a teahouse called 'Past and Present,' where they offer more than just tea. If you are guided by dreams, you can entrust them with a karmic relationship and someone will traverse time and space to search for the root of your past life's destiny, relieving you from the dilemmas of the present. This exchange does not require money, only one tear from your eye. As the relentless passage of time buries history, it also buries the smiles of a cherry blossom youth, the love of a vampire prince, and the sorrows of an Egyptian pharaoh... A mysterious girl, with an enigmatic background, continually changes the past and present lives of others, yet she struggles to foresee her own destiny...
47.47 Million words | 2021-12-07 07:06Update
