In a world where tomorrow’s bread is never certain and demi-humans are sold like livestock, Reiner makes a daring purchase: a cat-type demi-human whose talent outshines her tragic circumstances. All it costs him is one piece of black bread to obtain her obedience. ... more>>

Though she initially stubbornly wanted to escape, she unexpectedly becomes his companion, stubbornly refusing to leave his side…

Nora: “This is my long-term meal ticket—if I want to stay, I’ve got to keep him happy!” <<less

After class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youths’ not only shared the same class, but the same desk.... more>>

They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance.

Heard through the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class.

Basically, this is a serious comedy. About the little matters of growing up. <<less

The two private high schools have merged. The big bosses/fish of both schools find one another displeasing to the eye, and engage in both open and hidden conflict.... more>>

Sui Houyu looked at his counterpart and curled his lips disdainfully: He puts on such airs but can’t behave like a person.

Hou Mo stared back and sneered: Quite the Helen of Troy isn’t he – pretty enough to start wars over, and has quite the temper. Forget about being the most handsome guy in the school, you can be the school belle.

Sui Houyu had a manic mood disorder and severe insomnia but found that as long as he was close to Hou Mo, he could fall asleep. From then on, Hou Mo had an additional little grumpy monster by his side.

After winning a doubles tennis match, the partners who then would arrange to duel/fight against one another on the rooftop, could only be Sui Houyu and Hou Mo. After their teammates found out about the matter, they were filled with anxiety.

After some time, Sui Houyu returned with his lips were slightly swollen, and the corners of his mouth bruised, causing everyone to be furious with Hou Mo on his behalf.

When Hou Mo returned to the class, he had tooth marks on his throat and had lost two buttons on the top of his shirt. He quickly explained to Sui Houyu: “I really didn’t smile at any girls while we were playing. That’s just how my face looks.”

Everyone can disperse now…

Interviewer: Please use four words to describe what you think about him?

Hou Mo: I like him so much that I can’t stop touching him/ put him down.
Sui Houyu: F* it.

Reporter: What sort of hobbies do you have?
Hou Mo: Groping fish.¹

Sui Hou Yu: Beating up monkeys.²

Notes :
[1] Refers to lazing on the job, but the ‘yu’ for fish is a homonym for Sui Hou Yu’s ‘yu’
[2] Monkey Hou is a pun on Hou Mo’s name <<less

Yu Duo’s parents are no longer around, and at a young age, she lives with her older brother and sister-in-law, who took over her parents’ jobs.... more>>

Witnessing how her sister was sacrificed and abandoned (the siblings were forced to choose who would go to the countryside, and the job originally promised to her sister was given to her sister-in-law), Yu Duo has been planning since childhood to secure a job and stay in the city.

Even though she no longer has to go to the countryside, she still wants to make the best of her life, so her original plan remains unchanged.

Just as she is working hard to achieve her goals, her sister, who had been in the countryside for ten years, returns to the city under the policy allowing educated youth to return.

This immediately leads to a major conflict…

Note: This is a fictional story set in an alternate era. Please do not try to match it with real-life events. Any similarities are purely coincidental.

Content Tags: Inspirational, Urban Life, Era Fiction, Entrepreneurship

Main Characters: Yu Duo, Gu Chaomu

One-sentence Summary: Money can solve problems, but the problem is there’s no money!

Theme: Struggle changes the future. <<less

Dragged into the world of a tr*sh-tier light novel, I figured my new noble title would let me coast through life and dodge the tragic fate that originally awaited me. ... more>>

But as it turns out I was wrong.

Step by step, I’m being pushed toward a future I never asked for.

This is the tale of an utterly ordinary man who has no choice but to become a hero.

Sweet words from the author before you dive in:

1. The story is written entirely in first person, but the “I” will switch between characters as the plot demands (the author is on the verge of a split personality).

2. When the protagonist gets knocked around, please cut him some slack. He’s just a regular guy and can’t always pick the perfect option. His late-game self will look very different from his early-game self.

3. Early chapters revolve around campus life and character drama. Fights are scarce; this isn’t a grind-for-XP adventure. Think of it as a Japanese school gal-game wearing a Western-fantasy skin.

4. The manuscript has already passed the one-million-word mark. Doesn’t that prove the author is now a properly trained digital author? <<less

Ten years, three-thousand and six-hundred days in total. It may seem like a long time, but when you are actually living it day by day,... more>> times flies like nothing else. In these ten years, he has only told me “I like you” once. I remember that moment clearly to this day. It was a clear and sunny afternoon. The sunlight shot through the window and lit up the bed that was underneath us. Under the veil of golden light, my smile turned warm and gentle. Even till now, it is the happiest day out of these ten years for me. <<less

Shen Qingxuan happens to save a girl attempting su*cide in a park. The very next day, the girl’s grandparents come looking for him—only to find the two of them sleeping on the same bed.... more>>

A few days later, an inexplicable flash marriage takes place.

What was supposed to be a fake marriage at first…

…slowly begins to change.

Jiang Yubing: “Don’t tell me you actually want me to call you ‘husband’.”

“I’m his wife. From now on, please keep your distance from my husband.” <<less

One day, I found a small stone in the mountains...... more>>

A small stone brought a big change in my life!

Can I succeed too?

As a wizard, as a hunter, the adventure in a bigger world begins! <<less

A transmigrator, two unfamiliar worlds, embarking on a bizarre and fantastical mysterious journey.... more>>

Wizardry, Runes, Breathing Techniques…

Bloodline Wizards, Necromantic Wizards, Elemental Wizards…

Legendary Knights, Holy Knights…

Astral Plane, Source Essence…

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In a world where knights wield superhuman strength and wizards manipulate arcane forces, Karl Bergman, a scarred city patrol officer, finds himself thrust into a life he never imagined.

When a tragic fire claims his father and leaves him emotionally shattered, Karl's soul is mysteriously replaced by a transmigrator from a technologically advanced world.

Inheriting a noble title but denied his rightful inheritance by a greedy church, Karl discovers a hidden power within himself: the ability to transmigrate to the desolate mining city of Black City.

This dangerous other world offers a chance for Karl to acquire the resources he needs to reclaim his birthright, but it also exposes him to the dark underbelly of society, where survival is a constant struggle against monstrous creatures and ruthless factions.

As Karl delves deeper into the secrets of breathing techniques, runes, and wizardry, he must carefully balance his newfound powers with the need to maintain his anonymity, all while navigating the treacherous political landscape of a kingdom on the brink of war.

Prepare to enter a world of magic, intrigue, and relentless pursuit of power, where a transmigrator's journey for survival becomes a quest to forge his own destiny. <<less

A seventeen-year-old depressed teen, whose mother died at an early age and whose father often disappears, meets a small stuttering boy frequently ab*sed by his family and bullied by schoolmates. Day by day, they become each other’s sole friend, with gradual sparks of admiration. But the tumultuous course of life does not permit them a peaceful existence. The past surfaces, and the feelings of the two boys quietly change…... more>>

A mysterious past. A roving existence. Two insecure teenagers.

After both their fathers go missing, a detailed investigation begins to peel back the layers of the truth– what will the future hold for Yan Hang, who disappears without a word, and the kind-hearted Chu Yi? When they meet again years later, what path will they take? <<less

I became possessed by a character in a fantasy novel that my terrible professor made me read.... more>>

But instead of becoming the capable protagonist or the cool supporting character... What? An extra character?

Actually, this might be better.

I'll leave saving the world to the protagonist, and I'll do what I've always wanted—research magical creatures.

Under Professor Diabel Asrein, who's called the greatest genius in this world—my second round of graduate school life begins. <<less

On the Star Treasure Live Stage, the elegant and intellectual actress An Ye followed the script and chose to "seek help from the audience."... more>>

In her earpiece, the director was shouting frantically out of control:

"The number An Ye’s assistant gave us is unreachable!! Give me An Ye’s phone! An Ye, I’ll have the on-site assistant hand you your phone — just pick anyone!"

An Ye, mind blank, maintained a calm smile and lightly nodded while pressing her mic return.

It was a live broadcast. She didn’t have time to think. She randomly dialed the first number in her chat history:

The head of her legal team — Chi Tuo.

The call connected.

Before An Ye could say anything, a hoarse, hungover male voice came from the other end:

“An Jiujiu, did you use a permanent marker to draw that turtle on my face last night?!”

An Ye: …………

Host: …………

After the show ended, An Ye’s WeChat exploded — all from Chi Tuo, the head of her legal team.

Chi Tuo: Weibo’s top trending topic is “An Ye secretly married.”

An Ye: Sue them for defamation.

Chi Tuo: The most viral rumor from the marketing accounts is: “An Ye and a certain film emperor have been in a long-term relationship and already have a child.”

An Ye: ? Which film emperor?

Chi Tuo: ???

An Ye: …Sue them for defamation.

Chi Tuo: Has your studio’s PR statement been written? Let me see it.

An Ye: “The call-in during the show was from my long-time bestie. A voice changer was used. Please don’t overanalyze.”

Chi Tuo: …You post it. If it gets reposted over 500 times, I’ll sue you for defamation. <<less

“Go Yohan, you really are a terrible bastard.”... more>>

“I can’t help it. Bullying is more fun than being bullied.”

Despite his outer appearance of a kind model student, Kang Jun was filled to the brim with an inferiority complex.

As he advanced into his second year, he grew closer to Go Yohan, who was in the same class as him.

“I’ll treat you especially different.”

At some point, as if it were only natural, Go Yohan claimed his seat at the very summit of the pyramid inside the school.

He, whose second nature seemed to be ignoring and suppressing others, showed interest in Kang Jun.

Kang Jun, who was subtly ignored by his friends for being weak, didn’t dislike Go Yohan’s interest, but…

Eighteen, the period where one’s pride took the lead and held fear of crossing the line.

Kang Jun had to make a choice to survive.

A very wise choice. <<less

A middle schooler, Asagiri Eimu, who passed away in a tragic accident.... more>>

His soul did not ascend to heaven, but instead, was reincarnated into a different world.

A world without games, manga, or other entertainment, but still, a fantasy world that would make any man’s heart race.

Upon learning more about the world he was reincarnated into, Eimu, now known as Bathoms Diara, found his heart filled with excitement, just like anyone would in his position.

However... the family he was born into had a long history of serving a noble family.

If you’re a man, you become a butler; if you’re a woman, a maid.

“No... this is ridiculous!!! There’s no way I’m going to accept this!!!”

How could he enjoy this new world?

Bathoms decided to kick away the predetermined path set before him, that of becoming a butler, and vowed to live his life the way he wanted. <<less

Before his reincarnation, Wen Yu always thought that his childhood sweetheart, Fu Chengque, was like the snow on the high mountain, unattainable.... more>>

But later, he realized that she was not ice and snow at all. She was clearly a penguin standing on ice. With one slip of her foot, she tumbled down the mountain…

——————

Next door.

Fu Chengque looked at her golden finger and felt extremely puffed up! She wrote hastily: “I, the future empress, the superhuman, the destined deity Fu Chengque, am recruiting talents! Help friends regardless of reason, sign up quickly!”

But her tasks were not only related to her childhood sweetheart Wen Yu, but each one was super difficult!

【Make Wen Yu say “But I like it.”】

【Have a candlelight dinner with Wen Yu.】

【Whisper to Wen Yu for ten minutes.】

…

She’s just a girl, not a lover. How could she possibly complete them!

What’s absurd is that, although things didn’t go as expected, she still completed them all!

[Highly recommended for people who enjoy both male protagonists and/or female protagonists] <<less

With the death of his mother—a woman who lived and died as a “mistress”—young Yukishiro Haruka is cast into the lion’s den: the home of the formidable Fujiwara clan. His father, the man who married into this powerful family, is long dead, leaving Haruka utterly alone and besieged on all sides.... more>>

The family’s matriarch wants to force him to acknowledge her as his mother. His nominal “auntie” schemes to use him as a pawn to secure the family fortune. His cruel half-sister wants to control him like a new toy. In a house where even the maids dare to mock him, Haruka’s only weapon is a natural, magnetic charm he doesn’t yet understand. He must learn to tread carefully, or he will be consumed by the very people who claim to be his family. <<less

This is a world where reality and Pokémon have merged.... more>>

Jiang Chen is a transmigrator. However, unlike other transmigrators, who either rise from being a good-for-nothing or come from a commoner background, his transmigration was a divine start; he was born winning at the starting line.

He has a Dragon-type Elite Four father who is about to challenge for the Champion position, and a chairman mother with a net worth in the hundreds of billions.

While others find it as difficult as ascending to heaven to obtain a starter Pokémon, Jiang Chen already has a pseudo-legendary Dragonite by his side.

The key is, he also has the golden finger of a system. With such a divine start, how could he lose? <<less

I was just an unremarkable salaryman, worn out from work. On my way home, as fate would have it, I got hit by a car and found myself reincarnated in another world.... more>>

This time, I’m the son of a humble farming family in the middle of nowhere.

Not a hero, not a sage—just a farmer.

And you know what? That’s fine by me.

I’ll live a slow life, far from fame or glory.

All I want is to be a little happier than I was in my previous life. <<less

Deceive, Manipulate, Trample the Strongest.... more>>

When I came to, I had reincarnated as an apprentice assassin in a shadowy guild that handled only the dirtiest of jobs.

In a world where life holds no value, I resolve to survive—no matter the cost.

Thus begins the brutal assassin training, where “failure” means death. My rivals? A tiger beastman with overwhelming strength, an elf who wields the mysterious power of "Ki," and a dragonkin—one of the most powerful races in existence. Each one a formidable foe, far from easy to overcome.

Death lurks at every turn.

And in this living hell, I will survive—by outwitting even the strongest rivals and seasoned assassins, by exploiting those in power when necessary, and by crushing any obstacle that stands in my way, even if it means embracing the name "villain."

To live, I will trample everything beneath me!

Thus begins a ruthless dark fantasy—where morality holds no place! <<less

When Ji Xuan broke up with her ex, Song Zhaoli appeared as if he’d predicted it all.... more>>

Snow swirled in the air as he leaned against his car, a cigarette dangling from his lips with that infuriating smirk. "So… single now?"

Ji Xuan lifted her chin, gaze icy. "Even if I am, it doesn’t mean it’s your turn."

Later, when they married, the world assumed she was the gold-digger—climbing into the arms of an untouchable heir.

Only Song Zhaoli knew the truth: He was the one who’d fought tooth and nail, clawing his way from second lead… to finally claim the spotlight. <<less

At eighteen years old, the young marquis of the Duke’s manor, Xu Chun, had been yearning for a male companion.... more>>

He wanted someone older, who would be considerate.

He wanted someone good-looking; that was a given.

He wanted someone skilled—after all, the first time must set a good precedent.

So he could enjoy the boundless pleasures of life!

After much deliberation, he set his sights on Emperor Jiu, who was traveling incognito.

Xie Yi became emperor before he was even a month old;

At twelve, he allied with the court’s civil officials and his royal uncle to force the regent empress dowager to relinquish power, securing his own reign smoothly;

At fourteen, during the invasion by foreign tribes, he joined forces with enraged border generals to weaken the regent king, who held absolute power and could cover the sky with one hand;

By sixteen, he was already the undisputed emperor of the nine regions;

The emperor governed with ease, not meddling in trivial matters,

Approaching thirty, Xie Yi began to feel;

Life was rather dull;

Being emperor for too long was no fun, he didn’t want to live anymore.

Until he met Xu Chun, the notorious hedonistic heir, in the capital city.

It started with physical attraction, they bonded over kindness and gratitude, love grew from the heart, and they hit it off instantly.

They actually found their lives quite enjoyable together

Until one day, Xu Chun discovered…

That the emperor, who dwelled in the profound imperial palace, whose authority was unfathomable,

Was none other than Jiu Ge, who told him bedtime stories every day and coaxed him to write floral notes. <<less

[After I chose to farm, I turned the cannon fodder female supporting character into a winner in life!] ... more>>

With the help of the Life Assistance System, Xu Yin entered the countless novels that she’d given a low rating and a negative review to before. All of the original hosts had met miserable ends, and even if they survived, they were at best cannon fodder foils to the female lead and constantly dealt with bad cards!

Xu Yin, who just relaxedly farmed: … Survive at all costs! You can lie around like a salted fish, as long as you don’t meddle with the plot!

Eventually, Xu Yin managed to become a winner in life through her persistence to survive.

Story World No. 1: The evil sister-in-law who lived in the 80s bid farewell to being a cannon fodder and became rich through farming!

Story World No. 2: The cannon fodder female supporting character chose farming over schemes and created a strong farming fief!

Story World No. 3: The burden of the broken home family bid her goodbye and went back to her hometown to farm!

Story World No. 4: The World Champion’s ex-girlfriend!

Story World No. 5: The cannon fodder foil to the almighty movie queen!

Story World No. 7: The vicious female supporting character farms in a wasteland!

Story World No. 8: The white moonlight of a surgeon!… <<less

"Mr. You Xuan, many people believe that the current state of the dueling world has become increasingly unhealthy, with heavy trap decks and overly defensive strategies dominating the mainstream. As the new King of Duelists, how do you respond to claims that this negative trend was sparked by you?" a journalist asked during an interview.... more>>

"Slander! Pure slander!" You Xuan angrily responded to the accusation. "How can they say I’m the one who led this trend astray? Dueling has always been like this!" <<less

Due to health reasons, Shi Qi's family hopes he will fall in love with a highly compatible Alpha and ideally get married as soon as possible. However, Shi Qi turns a deaf ear to their wishes, finding all Alphas utterly boring.... more>>

That is, until recently, when he meets an intriguing Alpha who starts to change his mind. This Alpha’s pheromones smell particularly pleasant, he is good-looking, and, thanks to a certain part-time job, especially skilled at coaxing people.

To deal with his family’s constant pressure and indulge a small selfish reason, Shi Qi decides to ask the Alpha to pretend to be his boyfriend.

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Shang Sui encounters an Omega he once met in childhood. Back then, Shi Qi had leaned against his windowsill and declared that he would marry him when he grew up, only to vanish without a trace and completely forget about him.

Now reunited, Shi Qi mistakes Shang Sui for a chat companion who uses pheromones to please clients. Strangely enough, Shang Sui goes along with it, unwittingly pulling off a full performance.

Apparently satisfied with his “service,” Shi Qi gets closer to him and even asks if he would be willing to pretend to be his boyfriend.

"All right, but don’t forget this time." Facing Shi Qi’s slightly puzzled gaze, Shang Sui says with a smile.

-

University setting, mutual secret crushes (?)

A butterfly who dresses up every day to catch the attention of his chosen one × A little cat who seems overbearing but is actually very pure-hearted <<less

Zhu Xiang, a professor of agriculture, found himself transported to the chaotic era of the Warring States in the Zhao Country. After much hardship, his life began to improve. His elder sister, who had run away with a wealthy merchant, left her nephew in his care, explaining that she had formed a relationship with another wealthy merchant and couldn’t take care of the child.... more>>

An indignant Zhu Xiang initially considered giving the child to someone else, but then he learned that the child’s name was Zheng, and his father was none other than Sun Yi, a noble from the Qin state. Zhu Xiang was bewildered. “My nephew is Ying Zheng? But my sister’s name isn’t Zhao Ji; it’s Chunhua!”

Determined not to let the future First Emperor disappear from history, Zhu Xiang decided to grit his teeth and tighten his belt to raise the young Emperor Qin. With a “ding,” the cultivation system came online, and he could exchange goodwill with historical figures for superior crops. Tears filled Zhu Xiang’s eyes as he kissed the young Emperor Qin on the forehead. “Truly worthy of being the Future First Emperor! You’re amazing! Just watch, your uncle will cultivate a vast empire for you!”

Many years later, Emperor Qin Shi Huang would still recall his childhood memories. His uncle held his small hand and walked through endless fields, pointing to the vast golden fields that stretched to the horizon. “Zheng, my nephew, your uncle has a dream – to plant superior crops across all the lands bathed in the sun and moonlight, so that everyone in the kingdom can have enough to eat.”

“Uncle, Zheng can conquer all the lands under the sun and moon and give them to you for farming, how does that sound?”

“Ah? Hahaha, that sounds great!” His uncle let out a hearty laugh, lifting him onto his shoulders. “Wherever Zheng’s kingdom expands, your uncle’s fields will follow.”

A large hands firmly holding onto the smaller one. “It’s a promise.”

—Attention—

1. This text has a casual style with modern vocabulary, and the characters use contemporary language and dialogue, not following ancient customs (e.g., using ‘you and me’ instead of ‘thou and I’). It’s a heartwarming story about raising a young emperor and daily life in a relaxed farming setting.

2. Characters and major events have been adjusted for the sake of the plot. There are many fictional characters and events, with references to historical records. Please don’t expect historical accuracy.

3. All readers are equal in this genuine reading community. Please don’t criticize or belittle other readers who enjoy this text just because it doesn’t suit your taste. I’m just a humble writer; I’m not worthy of such treatment.

4. I kindly request that you refrain from recommending this text on other stories or criticizing other stories here. Let’s all be respectful and considerate. (m(-_-)m) <<less