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
The river flows eastward, unable to wash away the blood of human heroes. Since the uprising of Emperor Chengyang six thousand years ago, this world has belonged to our human race.
546.50 Million words | 2021-09-01 17:47Update
The appearance of the street changes constantly, as tangled love affairs unfold. Charming and innocent Chang Tianzhu falls deeply in love with the handsome and intelligent Feng Lingding. Little does she know that she will be violated by a thug, leading to her 'insanity' and the birth of a daughter, shattering his dreams. However, the love of her sister Chang Tiankui for him is unstoppable. After marriage, he struggles to suppress his true love for Chang Tianzhu, tormenting Chang Tiankui. But the one who suffers the most is the daughter of his wet nurse, Xu Feihong. She has long been infatuated with him, unwaveringly pursuing him, while he remains indifferent to her fervent heart. She converts her romantic disappointments into determination for the redevelopment of the old district, only to be deceived by a swindler...
423.41 Million words | 2021-11-03 00:41Update
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
In a chaotic era of warring countries, there is a legend that whoever possesses the Phoenix's Scale, possesses the world! Eight years ago, in order to uncover the whereabouts of the Phoenix's Scale, he placed a Crane Top Red on her palm and said, 'What I want is your life.' Eight years later, in order to revive her family and bring honor to her lineage, she embarks on a path of political marriage and enters his harem. Pressured by him every step of the way, she becomes his pawn, indebted to his favor and affection. However, even in the most tender moments, she remembers his words, 'In the struggle for power, there are only winners, no losers. Because losers all end up dead.' To break free from his grasp, she escapes the palace and finds herself on the battlefield, ready to engage in a life-and-death battle with him! Amongst the sandy plains, the setting sun, the sound of horns, the swishing of arrows, the perilous journeys, and the escape... when she learns that her homeland has turned to ruins, when even the most refined steel has turned into weakness, when she resolves to help him achieve his eternal dominance, she returns to his side. All for that one sentence he spoke, 'I do not seek the admiration of the world, I only seek the respect of the people for a thousand generations. Will you accompany me to welcome that prosperous era?' Will she, battered and wounded, be able to wait for that day?
241.95 Million words | 2022-12-02 09:30Update
On the balcony, Princess Emperor Ji captivates the world with her enchanting song 'Peach Blossoms in the East Wind'. But a glass fire brings an end to the Great Yan Kingdom, turning past memories into fleeting dreams. Hidden under an assumed name, Princess Emperor Ji takes on the role of a lowly servant, Tan Chuan, in the immortal cultivation site Xiangqu Mountain. Unexpectedly, old acquaintances reappear one after another. Her former lover, Zuo Zichen, has lost his memory and relies on Xuanzhu for companionship. Meanwhile, the charismatic and elegant Fu Jiuyun emerges from the shadows, provoking and challenging her in countless ways. Amidst the chaos caused by the White River Dragon King at Xiangqu Mountain, Tan Chuan steals the mountain lord's treasure and escapes. Furious upon discovering the deception, Fu Jiuyun pursues her relentlessly across great distances. Learning about her mission, he can only sacrifice his own life to fulfill it. Little does she know that he has been waiting alone for a thousand years, just to meet her.
20.99 Million words | 2022-03-27 00:39Update
Two mysterious sisters with identical appearances but opposite personalities open a shop specialized in antique trading. This is a peculiar store that not everyone can see. However, everyone who enters has a bizarre story to tell, and it seems like they have always been guarding and waiting for something. Older sister Baiyue possesses the magical power of sealing and protecting, while younger sister Hongyun possesses the magical power of attacking and liberating. Together, they safeguard this space filled with mysterious powers. In this space, there is no time or place, only emotions that transcend life and death. The plot and book design aim to give readers a strong sense of immersion, believing in the existence of these two sisters.
563.57 Million words | 2021-11-27 05:26Update
Do you ever have the thought of going back to a certain year and wishing things could be changed with our present knowledge and mindset? Haohui, a university professor at the age of 40, feels disappointed with his life and longs to go back to his younger self at age 20, a time full of innocence and sunshine. One day, by chance, he actually gets transported back. But, he doesn't get a chance to start over...
279.02 Million words | 2020-07-10 04:50Update
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
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
Autumn Turmoil is a recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, depicting the various upheavals stirred by the 'rural reformer' Yue Pengcheng amidst the transformation of his hometown. It covers the attention from provincial and municipal committees, nationwide and provincial media coverage of his engagement, ancient legends surrounding Li Longshan, and the names of Yue Pengcheng and the large mulberry grove engraved on a tablet at the back hall of Liwang Temple. Moreover, it delves into the inner turmoil experienced by Yue Pengcheng, the conflicts with his son Leiguan due to differing reform perspectives, the sharp intensification of conflicts and family issues caused by his relationship with Qiuling, and his bold, decisive, visionary and far-sighted handling of issues during the reform that led to significant development of local rural enterprises, but also involved illegal activities such as profiteering from scarce goods amidst the impact of market economy and corrupt social atmosphere.
21.76 Million words | 2022-04-19 01:18Update
"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
Skywalker tells the story of private teachers in rural China, who once numbered as many as four million. In extremely difficult conditions, they shoulder the heavy responsibility of imparting knowledge and wisdom to over a hundred million rural primary and secondary school students, spreading modern civilization to the most remote corners, while receiving little in return. Over a decade ago, a piece called 'Phoenix Qin' brought these private teachers, who had quietly dedicated themselves in mountain villages, into the national spotlight, moving countless readers to tears. Author Liu Xinglong's desire to continue telling the extraordinary and hopeful stories of private teachers has now led to 'Skywalker', an immensely touching tribute to these 'folk heroes who silently toiled on the vast land of China in the latter half of the 20th century'.
20.11 Million words | 2023-01-18 03:21Update
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
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
In one's life, there are always some significant and meaningful moments. I am currently facing such a moment. It may not be of great importance, but it is at least meaningful. You see, in just a month, I will be graduating from the Provincial Forestry College. You have no idea that four years ago, I was just a village girl in the mountains of the Loess Plateau. And now, I have become a college graduate. Isn't this kind of transformation significant for a person?
504.39 Million words | 2021-11-11 15:44Update
Before Jin Huailai became wealthy again, he experienced the ugliness of the world, including the destruction of his family, the loss of his loved ones, humiliation, and false accusations. However, talented individuals always have a future, even if their literary path fails. Jin Huailai turned to martial arts and transformed himself from a humble gentleman to a renowned small thief. His path was filled with obstacles, but he still managed to maintain stability in his not-so-happy life. Just as everyone was captivated by the charming and angelic protagonist Qiu Lingling, Jin Huailai's life took a slight turn with the intrusion of love. As the saying goes, it is difficult for a woman to pursue a man, but this barrier between them was impenetrable!
529.73 Million words | 2022-09-03 09:25Update
Infinite world, infinite journey, infinite slaughter. Blinded by an accident, Bai Shuo enters the infinite space, facing constant threats and deadly schemes. To survive, he must prove his strength with blades and swords. Roaming between life and death, he seeks survival amidst the horror of killing. One day, he will forge his supreme throne in this world with iron and blood! If you think 'The Iron Throne' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
258.36 Million words | 2020-12-06 10:58Update
Listen, listen, listen. Duan Jiaze, who was as poor as a beggar, inherited a private zoo after graduation and signed a contract, welcoming "animals" like Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Monster. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, he worried about the number of visitors in his dreams. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, the first zoo with a grading system appeared, and children under a certain age couldn't visit Lu Ya. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, the demons, monks, and Taoists of the Dharma-ending age were all excited. Listen, listen, listen. Many years later, Duan Jiaze and Lu Ya performed a sketch at the annual meeting. Listen, listen, listen. Duan Jiaze: Lu Ya never attended primary school and was an unemployed wanderer for thousands of years. Later, he found a job as an animal in the Lingyou Zoo. Listen, listen, listen. Lu Ya: Listen, listen, listen. Pointing and defusing mines: Updated every day at 8 o'clock. Main character receives various perks, including an exciting plot and emotional struggle of the author. Stay or leave, it's up to you. Listen, listen, listen. If you readers think "The Years I Ran a Zoo" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo! The latest chapter of "The Years I Ran a Zoo" has no pop-up ads. You can read the complete story online.
488.17 Million words | 2022-06-22 04:44Update
