What will a poor but beautiful woman encounter in this world? Before the age of 20, Liu Wenjing lived in a small village, constantly worried about being forced into marriage by the village chief's son, and constantly worried about the daily lives of her parents and younger brother, never knowing what it feels like to have meat in every meal. After the age of 20, she lives in the trendiest city of Shanghai, residing in her self-bought apartment, well-versed in all luxury brands, and effortlessly ensuring a worry-free life for her family through her connections. Most importantly, she is independent, wealthy, brave, and free. If she wants something, she confidently strides in high heels to obtain it; if she wants to do something, she changes out of her fishtail dress and puts on work clothes to personally get it done; if she wants love, she is not afraid to return to him and say hello after being separated. From the humblest beginnings to reaching the pinnacle, Liu Wenjing has a story to tell you that is not simply about 'could have relied on her looks but chose to rely on hard work'.
367.39 Million words | 2021-10-06 14:51Update
The Tea People Trilogy, consisting of the first book, 'A Prosperous Tea House in the South', and the second book, 'The Lord of the Sleepless Nights', both winners of the 5th Mao Dun Literature Prize, with the third book titled 'Building Grass into a City'. The trilogy revolves around the fortunes and changes of four generations of the Hang family, who are the owners of the Blissful Tea House in the green tea capital, Hangzhou. The novels portray the diverse and meaningful characters of Hang Tianzui, Hang Jiahe, Zhao Jike, Shen Lvai, and others, showcasing the enduring spirit and charm of tea people in Hangzhou who persevere through hardships, cleanse impurities, and strive forward with blood and sacrifices in their life journeys. It symbolizes the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation in seeking survival and development, as well as the yearning for freedom and longing for enlightenment. The intertwining of tea's fragrance, blood's vapor, heart's collision, and love's entanglement is beautifully weaved by the author's eloquent and potent writing. The trilogy also incorporates the historical events of the century, the shadows of Hangzhou's history, the rise and fall of the tea industry, and the sentiment of tea people, creating a remarkable narrative that showcases the author's meticulous historical knowledge and skill in depicting social phenomena on a large scale.
291.78 Million words | 2020-07-12 05:52Update
Original novel: 'Men and Women on Financial Street'. Chu Qianmiao once impulsively wrote a love letter to Ren Yan during their school days, but he rejected her. Later, they meet again in their workplace. Chu Qianmiao: 'What about giving it another try?' Ren Yan: 'No, you don't want to.' But why is Ren Yan acting like this? He says no with his mouth, but his actions suggest otherwise. Chu Qianmiao doesn't care: 'I have three thousand drops of water, and you only have two flames. I can extinguish you one thousand five hundred times without feeling bored.' Ren Yan suddenly lowers his head and approaches her: 'How do you plan to extinguish me?' - A beautiful and charming Miss Chu Qianmiao armed with level ten rainbow compliments versus the cool, arrogant, direct, and enticing Ren Yan. An intriguing investment banking story.
285.59 Million words | 2020-10-15 09:04Update
The Grand Mansion is a novel meticulously written by Guo Baochang over more than forty years. This book is the second part of 'The Grand Mansion' and mainly depicts the century-old mansion that has weathered storms finally entering the threshold of new China. The people inside the high walls and deep courtyards experience the impact of ideas and the baptism of movements, depicting a series of tragic and joyful dramas. The grand mansion eventually falls apart after enduring twists of fate and facing fatal blows from the younger generations. However, Lord Bai Jingqi, the seventh lord, remains as courageous as ever. This is a rare character in the literary gallery. The author skillfully weaves the storylines, creates dramatic conflicts, and effortlessly handles the grand theme, delving into the complexity of human nature and emotions with new depth. The book is emotionally rich, structurally clear, linguistically refined, and possesses a strong artistic appeal. 'The Grand Mansion' became a major spectacle in the Chinese cultural community at the time, and its true value and significance lie not only in vividly and profoundly depicting the rise and fall of a great family...
254.32 Million words | 2020-11-20 15:06Update
One day, Sheng Zhenning and Xia Qian discussed a bargaining plan. Suddenly, Sheng Zhenning said, 'We are quite a match.' Xia Qian suppressed the urge to swear and smiled, saying, 'I am a penny-pinching bargain master, and you are a spendthrift rich man who splurges without hesitation. We are complete opposites! How can we be a match?!' Sheng Zhenning remained unfazed, 'This is what they call love-hate relationship.' Xia Qian: '...' This is a story of spendthrift vs. anti-spendthrift, and teaching vs. anti-teaching. They say that after reading this, my mom will no longer have to worry about me overspending! ╮(╯▽╰)╭
523.55 Million words | 2023-07-03 17:17Update
If we can't be friends, what else can we be? In the TV drama "We Can't Be Friends", Zhou Weiwei (played by Guo Xuefu) is about to enter into marriage with her stable boyfriend when she begins to doubt if this is the future she truly wants. However, upon meeting Chu Kehuan (played by Liu Yihao), their intense attraction towards each other will push their respective emotions into a storm of moral dilemma.
372.89 Million words | 2021-05-02 08:08Update
In a world filled with cultural prestige, only the city of Luoyi stands out. And within Luoyi, the Song family reigns supreme. With a father known for his wisdom, an uncle revered as a literary genius, an elder brother who achieved the highest academic rank, a second brother who excelled in the imperial examinations, a talented elder sister, and a skilled second sister, the Song family is the epitome of success. However, the youngest daughter, Song Zhu, lacks any remarkable qualities except for her appearance. Faced with the pressure to marry well, she believes that beauty is all a woman needs. But when she meets the man of her dreams, she realizes that a pretty face alone is not enough.
589.60 Million words | 2021-03-08 17:27Update
In a blind date, Su Man, a late-age leftover woman and a 'White Bone Spirit' in a foreign company, meets Song Yi, a talented graduate from Tsinghua University whom she has secretly loved for years. To get closer to Song Yi, Su Man gives up her bright future, tampering with her resume and working in a cubicle at MG. Lu Li Cheng, who has clashed with Su Man, becomes her immediate boss at MG and is well aware of her resume tampering. Su Man sees him as a thorn in her side, but he gradually develops feelings for her in their daily interactions. Song Yi travels all the way to the US to spend Christmas Eve with Su Man, and they silently acknowledge their love. However, when Su Man returns from a business trip, everything has changed. Her best friend, Ma La Tang, is no longer the carefree girl she used to know, and Song Yi has become Ma La Tang's boyfriend...
401.74 Million words | 2020-08-15 01:58Update
As the saying goes, it is better for one person to sleep well than for ten people to earn well. Lotus Holding the Moon, Fierce Tiger Descending the Mountain, Jade Ding Reaching the Sky, Pearl Birthed by the Fairy Clam, Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate... In this magical fengshui land, with its ancient and mysterious stories, a love that is hard to let go of exists in a state of both presence and absence. Beside the old blind man next to the millstone, the smile of the well-dressed young man in the cold night, the enigmatic master by my side, and the mysterious young man in the green robe - we always "coincidentally" encounter each other... In the midst of a storm of forced marriage, the "husband-defeating" bride finds a way to survive, unknowingly entangling herself in an even more dangerous conflict.
474.02 Million words | 2022-10-08 11:58Update
The novel vividly depicts the current situation of internal inspection, selection, and appointment of leading cadres in various levels of organization departments. The main storyline revolves around the protagonist, Jia Shizhen, who starts as an ordinary party school teacher and is transferred to the Provincial Committee's Organization Department, eventually becoming the Minister of Organization. The novel comprehensively portrays the ups and downs, conflicting desires, and human struggles in the turbulent times of societal transformation, while deeply analyzing the institutional shortcomings of the Organization Department that bears the responsibility of selecting officials. The author has worked in personnel departments in county, city, and provincial government agencies for many years, gaining profound insights. The writing style is realistic, providing a strong sense of being on the scene and perceptive. It showcases vivid images through minor details, allowing readers to experience a shiver in the soul through ordinary occurrences, leaving them deeply contemplative and sighing towards the sky...
421.92 Million words | 2021-08-10 10:23Update
During the fragmented Tang Dynasty, various vassals emerged and the divine Emperor rose from the wilderness. For the past twelve years, Chu State has been established in the Jianghuai region, becoming one of the three most powerful overlords in the world alongside Liang State in the Central Plains and Jin State in the Hedong and Youyan regions. The relentless warfare has left the people in desperate hardship.
305.18 Million words | 2023-06-20 01:37Update
Husband: Honey, it's late, let's rest. Wife: She glanced at him and nodded, turning off the bedside lamp. In the darkness, his large hands reached into her clothes, caressing her silky skin, indulging in a passionate night. The next evening, Husband: Honey, it's late, let's rest. Wife: She looked at him and nodded, turning off the bedside lamp, preparing to sleep. In the darkness, his hands once again approached her, slipping beneath her clothes, touching her smooth skin, only to be grabbed abruptly. Wife, coldly: What are you doing? Husband, matter-of-factly: Fulfilling our marital agreement! He then flipped her over, resulting in another passionate night. The next morning, the wife endured the soreness in her waist and went to the study to find the agreement. To her astonishment, she exclaimed: Su Yi Cheng, you deceitful official! The agreement clearly states: Intimate relations once a week! After marriage, tender love and pampering.
371.65 Million words | 2021-05-19 08:54Update
Classic Collection of World Movies is a curated collection of the best movies from around the world.
390.86 Million words | 2020-07-22 23:38Update
Sudanlan is an obsessed small artisan who is passionate about traditional mineral pigments. Due to an accident caused by her father during an exhibition, the valuable painting 'East River Hills' gets damaged. Sudanlan is left with no choice but to take up the responsibility of restoration and compensation. In order to restore the national cultural relics, she, as the daughter of the inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage 'mineral pigments,' encounters Lu Feixun, who she had a falling out with before, but also possesses unique craftsmanship. Since then, Sudanlan's life, which is filled with vibrant mineral pigments, starts to see only the touch of gray in Lu Feixun's eyes.
430.22 Million words | 2023-02-02 06:11Update
【Updated daily】After Yang Zhi successfully enters a prestigious high school, she decides to find a part-time tutoring job to alleviate the financial burden on her family. She finds a well-paying tutoring job online with the only requirement being to live with a patient and caring employer. Thinking she can fulfill both, she contacts the employer. When Kou Xiang receives a call from his overseas mother, informing him about finding a tutor, he is playing cards at a bar. Startled, he throws his poker cards and rushes home with a five-meter knife in hand. However, as soon as he enters the house, a girl in fluffy pajamas runs out from the guest room, nervously looking at him. The girl clutches a pillow, shivering from the cold. "Kou Xiang, the radiator in your house...it's broken, and I'm freezing." Thus, on the first night, infuriated, he becomes a human fireplace for this Southern girl. A story of a foul-tempered, shameless rap superstar versus an innocent, kind, straight-A talented girl with a melodious voice. A passionate campus romance.
555.69 Million words | 2022-05-06 16:25Update
This is a story about a cunning genius race car driver and a low emotional intelligence genius F Power Unit engineer. Chen Mobai: What defeats me is not your innocence, but because in this world, you understand me the best. Shen Xi has a stomach that can hold all the culinary delights of the world, a brilliant mind, a simple heart, and a Chen Mobai devoted to her for a lifetime.
331.19 Million words | 2021-05-21 08:56Update
City of Illusion is mysterious. This mystery has always been attracting us as we venture through the jungle of words. There is always something teasing us in the chaos, making it impossible for us to stop our pursuit. This atmosphere makes us somewhat dizzy, feeling like we have left the ground and arrived in a strange world. In this world, there is swirling smoke and mist, appearing and disappearing, as if the scenery is reflected in the water, faintly discernible. We seem to sense the breath of the universe in the darkness, but we cannot figure out where this breath comes from. The celestial city, elusive and enigmatic. As we look up, we feel both a sense of insignificance and grandeur in our hearts. Until the end, we still haven't fully seen this world, the mystery lingers...
555.55 Million words | 2022-07-26 07:58Update
Nian Nian, a Harvard doctoral student, transmigrated into the young miss of a wealthy family. She thought her life would be extraordinary, but to her surprise, she became a useless heiress. Disappointed parents, condescending classmates, and an aloof male lead... Jiang Yuqing is privileged, fair-skinned, and indifferent, never paying attention to any woman. Unfortunately, this useless heiress shamelessly pursues Jiang Yuqing... becoming a laughingstock. On the other hand, the family's adopted daughter, with her humble background, innocence, dreams, and ambition, is loved by everyone. Nian Nian often overhears the servants talking to the adopted daughter, saying, 'Although there is an engagement, how could Jiang Yuqing be interested in that foolish heiress?' 'Yes, compared to that young miss, you are kind and intelligent, perhaps Jiang Yuqing would prefer to marry you.' 'Look, wow...
453.62 Million words | 2022-07-20 01:11Update
That night, she was drunkenly vague as he continuously took from her without tiring. She didn't know who the man on her was. She lost her way, unsure if he was the familiar him or a stranger. On her birthday, she entered the wrong room and ended up intimate with Satan for a night. In order to find her, he released her semi-nude advertisement, causing a sensation in the city. With a contract, she became his woman. When she greedily fell for him, she discovered that she was just a substitute he had found. The love of his life had returned, and she left with pride.
240.41 Million words | 2023-02-28 12:48Update
David Copperfield is the eighth novel by the British writer Charles Dickens, often referred to as his 'favorite child'. It was serialized monthly from 1849 to 1850 in twenty parts. The novel is narrated in the first person and incorporates many of the author's own life experiences. It follows the life of the protagonist, David, from his childhood to middle age, starting from his birth. The story weaves together the sincerity and darkness of friendships, the naivety and impulsiveness of love, the sweetness and trivia of marriage, and the contradictions and harmony of family, flowing like a stream on the riverbed of destiny, ultimately merging into a tolerant and magnificent sea. Along the way, various characters and opportunities are intertwined. The language is humorous and witty, showcasing a broad picture of mid-19th century England and reflecting Dickens' ideal of a world filled with goodness and justice.
221.59 Million words | 2020-10-08 02:56Update
