"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
The novel revolves around the urban development of a major city in the northern region, portraying the ecology and mindset of people ranging from the mayor to the women on the streets. It reflects the complex nature of current urban reforms. The city's Party Secretary, Gao Bonian, has been facing difficulties in both political affairs and family matters. His unmarried daughter, Gao Jie, had a miscarriage and lies at home. Gao's wife, Shen Ping, suspects Gao's secretary, Zhang Yimin, while their daughter claims it was her own choice to be with someone else. The Mayor, Yan Hong, is determined to improve transportation and solve housing issues by renovating the streets. However, when the Prime Minister calls for a work report, he neglects to inform the Party Secretary, causing a sense of inexplicable disappointment.
31.18 Million words | 2023-01-07 14:30Update
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
The story revolves around palace intrigue, love, and a breathtaking masterpiece that has captivated millions of girls. She is the princess of the fallen Xia kingdom, and the beloved of three emperors, yet she can only be a concubine for life. When love clashes with power, which weighs more heavily, the empire or the woman? Witness the protagonist navigate the treacherous world of power and bloodshed. As skies intertwine, two realms vast and boundless, she realizes that a dream from eleven years ago was but an illusion...
39.70 Million words | 2022-01-19 15:02Update
Investigating strange cases and unraveling the mysteries of life and death, Ayuan relies on her extraordinary talent and only seeks a comfortable life. She is just a humble constable, not the infamous Miss Yuan from the Yuan family. And not to mention, Miss Yuan is not the most promiscuous one. The subordinates of Lady Yuan's mother are present in every country, from the emperor to the lowest servant, all of them being privileged by Lady Yuan. The esteemed historian, who appeared out of thin air, smiled coolly, 'Do you believe it? Miss Yuan has already surpassed her predecessor and is never satisfied.' Investigating her mother's lover and then her own, Ayuan discovers countless secrets. Who is she really?
49.50 Million words | 2022-05-26 10:42Update
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
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
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
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
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
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 book revolves around a death penalty case, portraying the noble image of a prosecution prosecutor pursuing fairness and justice. Through a gripping and suspenseful development of the case, it highlights various issues in China's current criminal justice system, provoking profound thoughts. The author aims to enlighten the public's understanding of the rule of law in a modern way, particularly challenging the deep-rooted notion of 'an eye for an eye' mindset towards the death penalty, advocating forgiveness, rationality, and compassion as modern civilized values. This novel serves as a solid foundation for advancing China's modern legal civilization and ultimately achieving the abolition of the death penalty.
35.22 Million words | 2021-02-24 00:42Update
