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Synopsis: This is mainly a story about a man who starts off in marriage with no desires or demands, gradually turning into a perverted and controlling individual. It is also a story about a self-aware and indifferent woman who defeats this man's controlling desires with her rationality and coldness, achieving an overwhelming victory and taking control of their relationship. (This story does not involve abuse, feel free to jump in!) He, Gu Ximo, the aristocratic and powerful young master of the Gu family, incredibly handsome, cold-hearted except for his Oedipus complex, and he never indulges in women. She, He Jingyu, the once affluent daughter who has fallen from grace. Three years ago, a betrayal in love threw her from heaven into hell, causing her to disdain relationships and lose faith in love. A coincidental marriage transaction brings them together. In their three years of marriage, they treat each other with respect, he believes
41.84 Million words | 2021-07-06 21:29Update
After crossing over, the golden finger system becomes an authentic adventure live-streaming system. Adventuring alone is not enough; it has to be live-streamed! Today, I'll give you a mission to bungee jump, and tomorrow I'll have you climb Mount Everest barehanded. Of course, after upgrading, there are even scarier high-tech features like time travel. Today, I'll give you a mission to save Ryan, and tomorrow I'll throw you into a zombie horde to survive for three days. The whole world is astonished! In this brand new world, a different kind
51.30 Million words | 2022-11-26 19:43Update
After obtaining the Super Sect Leader System, Yang Yu could no longer remain calm. Various types of martial arts, powerful divine weapons, diverse miraculous elixirs, breathtaking treasures, legendary exotic beasts... All of these systems were available to him. However, being a sect leader didn't seem as easy as he thought. Because... he had to continuously recruit disciples, and the most absurd part was that the system required a Sect Leader's wife for each level upgrade! Suddenly, Yang Yu felt overwhelmed. In the city, let's see how Yang Yu builds the strongest sect and becomes the most formidable Sect Leader.
193.92 Million words | 2020-07-09 17:35Update
As the third-ranked school goddess in Biyang School, Yunniang is under a lot of pressure! Among the admiration of the masses, not only did she secure the first position as the school's most popular male student for a year, she was also forced to be included in the mix for the top three school goddesses. But, I am a boy! With a droopy strand of hair and teary eyes, I looked at my elder sister, hoping that my tears would convince her and make her deeply realize my true identity as a boy! However, her only response was a smile! "Little sister, be good! Stop making a scene! Let's go watch a movie tonight!" This is a love story with integrity and a touch of seriousness. No cuteness, no foolishness, it's all about elegance and rationality! Yunniang has always said so!
216.46 Million words | 2020-07-27 10:58Update
On the way home, Yu Xiaohu encountered a gentleman in a suit. Unexpectedly, this gentleman turned out to be a robot. Under his guidance, Yu Xiaohu inherited a super-evolving base island located underwater. Henceforth, Yu Xiaohu became the owner of this super island. Assisted by cutting-edge black technology on the base island, enormous wealth surged in, and various resources constantly accumulated, fueling its growth. As the super island gradually upgraded and evolved from the depths of the sea, it presented itself to the world with unparalleled dominance. From island tycoon to island kingdom, and then to global overlord and technological emperor, nothing was out of reach. With black technology at hand, everything became possible!
210.20 Million words | 2021-12-20 13:14Update
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126.29 Million words | 2020-12-02 11:02Update
Tang Xueman crossed into a parallel world and was relieved to be away from her unreliable master, but she didn't have long to enjoy it before the apocalypse arrived. No! Master, I was wrong. I shouldn't have disdained you. Come and save me. This world is too cruel. Tang Xueman didn't know that what was even more brutal was that she had crossed into a world where Mary Sues were the main characters, and she was just a pitiful supporting female character who was killed by the blackened male lead. Fine then! If she died, she died. She didn't care. But the blackened male lead said he hadn't had enough fun and came back for another round. Faced with the blackened male lead who killed her in her previous life, the reborn supporting female lead who wanted to counterattack, and her past life lover, Tang Xueman felt like the world had gone mad! The female lead is over there! Why bother with a dead person like me?!
238.60 Million words | 2022-04-20 07:16Update
A magical space that changed Yequan's ordinary life trajectory. Could actually enhance various abilities of oneself? What Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Batman can do is nothing compared to it! Can also exchange countless future technological products? Invisibility cloak, mecha, spaceship, underwater base, robot army, not one can be missed! Should be a carefree farmer and enjoy leisure? Or become a superhero and save people from danger? Or simply dominate the Earth and rule over humanity? These choices have left Yequan feeling a little perplexed... [This book has been signed with A, please feel free to collect!]
112.58 Million words | 2021-05-01 21:27Update
It tells the love story between Bailuo Yin and Gu Hai. The writing style is humorous and full of Beijing flavor. Bailuo Yin is a cold and intelligent academic achiever, with excellent handwriting. In fact, he is more emotionally invested in Gu Hai than he appears. They become classmates by chance. Bailuo Yin does not want to have any relationship with Jiang Yuan. As two brothers who originally had conflicting emotions, they slowly develop a different kind of bond. In the second volume, they become pilots, and in the end, they become a couple.
101.44 Million words | 2021-03-16 07:37Update
A seemingly ordinary person from the tip of the tail of the 19th century accidentally fell into darkness. Despite having no education, qualifications, or background, this person possesses skills, connections, and good luck. But what's more important is their talent for strategizing, cunning, and moral limits. The legendary figures of the business world, such as the Miao family of Huantai, the Meng family of the old army, and the Le family of Tongrentang, are all my sworn brothers. And the peerless generals Wu Peifu, Wu Luzhen, Lan...
146.55 Million words | 2021-09-28 11:50Update
The melody flew into the world of rebirth novels, and she thought she was the female lead. But when the female supporting system appeared, she realized that she was just a malicious supporting character to set the atmosphere. But none of this is crucial. The most important thing is: why does the female supporting system keep malfunctioning? As a supporting character with ideals, abilities, and ambitions, her role is to fix all the loopholes in the system! So, without saying a word, she mercilessly beat up the male lead, and then the leader of the Beggar Sect appeared. What the hell? When the female lead found her master, she didn't expect her master to be from the same hometown. Give me a brick, hurry up... When the female lead was being assassinated, Tian Boguang, the flirtatious thief, showed up. Handsome guy, is your crush a nun or something? Even the Divine Eagle Hero joined in
51.12 Million words | 2022-03-13 14:35Update
The first day after getting married: Yan Qicheng solemnly said, "Miss Lin, I don't think tonight is suitable for formalities." Three months after marriage: Colonel Yan, in a shameless manner, said, "Wife, I still want..." Two years after marriage: Colonel Yan, in an angry state, said, "Wife, please answer my question seriously! If both my son and I fell into the water at the same time, who would you save first?" Lin Xiaoshu widened her eyes, stomped her feet, and stood with her hands on her hips like a teapot. "Husband, I'll go change our son's diaper." Recognizing the situation, Colonel Yan, who had been imposing outside, quickly fled. A marriage of one year with few reunions versus a
303.71 Million words | 2021-11-29 02:51Update
This is a fanfiction of "Harry Potter". Legend of the fairytale of love, beautifully sung by people. At the end of that rainbow, eternally sung by people. In the corner where the stars fall, only a silver unicorn remains. Silver unicorn, nowhere to hide from loneliness. Bloody petals fall, freezing the world because of you. The future is falling, a curse of reincarnation. When we meet again, I am your unicorn.
503.97 Million words | 2021-06-05 14:43Update
He was a powerful and ambitious commander in the north of the river, ruling the world. She was a lowly concubine from the south of the river, subjected to endless humiliation. In the shimmering night of Jinling, he caught a glimpse of her, and she captured his heart. Little did they know, that one moment would bind them together for a lifetime.
44.60 Million words | 2022-06-14 09:56Update
The pitiful dandy, who was tricked by three mysterious beauties and pushed into the arms of a charming female CEO, should he rise up and resist, or bow his head and enjoy? PS: With my consistent humorous and witty writing style, if you happen to burst into laughter, spew food, or develop various syndromes such as insomnia during reading, please feel free to join the loyal fans group of French Fries for discussions on various compensation matters. Regarding updates, a minimum of two updates of six thousand words each day, I don't ask for much, just over thirty bookmarks, over three hundred flowers, and more rewards than Mr. Zhang Guibin. As long as any of these conditions are met,
322.67 Million words | 2020-12-18 23:45Update
On the day of graduation from the military academy, just as I had longed for, the military was right before my eyes when I suddenly found myself in a time travel scenario. It was truly heartbreaking to wake up and realize that my legs were gone, but fortunately I was able to transform back. Even as a mermaid, nothing could deter my determination to become a soldier. In short, this is the story of a boy who dreams of becoming a soldier to defend his country. Despite traveling to the future, he remains steadfast in his original intent. With the help of a system, he grows along the way, concealing his true identity while attending the military academy and joining the military camp, along with some unexpected twists and turns.
559.02 Million words | 2020-08-30 19:41Update
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316.57 Million words | 2021-09-23 18:53Update
A seemingly ordinary pottery jar unexpectedly connects the modern and ancient worlds. The rubbish discarded by modern society not only supports the impoverished ancient people on the brink of starvation, but also becomes a coveted treasure in the ancient society! Han Nuo: The glutinous rice balls are about to expire, throw them away! Li Yi Shu: Big sister, the white round balls are so sweet and delicious! Han Nuo: We've finished all the drinks, throw away the bottles. Li Yi Shu: (*°w°*)\ Big sister... big sister... I made three hundred taels from selling this bottle! ... This is the story of two ordinary families from different spaces who become wealthy together. (Note: The female protagonist is an online writer who will incorporate stories of Hong Kong's entertainment industry in the 1980s.)
443.96 Million words | 2022-08-06 00:32Update
Princess Zhonghua has a peculiar temper and a domineering attitude, making her infamous for being hard to deal with in the capital. At the age of seventeen, a royal edict betrothed her to the equally difficult Commander-in-Chief of the Cavalry. Shang Yin and Sui Ce grew up together, always arguing whenever they met. Over the years, they couldn't stand each other. However, it seemed that her father, Emperor Hongde, didn't see it that way. The victorious army returned from the southwest campaign, and the emperor was delighted, promoting the young general by three ranks and marrying his fourth princess to him. Sui Ce held his newly acquired military rank in one hand and the troublesome edict in the other... feeling extremely troubled. Shang Yin: "We need to find a way to divorce." Sui Ce: "We need to find a way to get rid of her." They immediately agreed and
46.42 Million words | 2022-11-28 04:42Update
Before his rebirth, he was a somewhat renowned chef in Dongjiang City, with a deep understanding of the culinary arts. However, he ultimately met a bitter end due to an unexpected accident. After his rebirth, he became an unstoppable chef in Dongjiang City, with an ordinary background but remarkable achievements that were widely talked about. "Small chef, big dreams." Wang Ming lifted his cup and downed the drink, feeling the warm current coursing through his chest. He spoke to himself. PS_New book group, everyone is welcome to join, account required for group number.
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