It's possible that 'the next best thing a novel' is about a discovery within the novel. Maybe it's a discovery of a secondary character's true nature, which is not as crucial as the protagonist's discovery but still very important for the overall narrative. Or it could be about a sub - plot that is the 'next best thing' in terms of adding depth and complexity to the main plot of the novel.
The significance might be that it highlights something secondary yet valuable in a novel. It could be a device to draw readers' attention to elements other than the main focus, like a side character's journey that, while not the central story, still enriches the overall reading experience.
For me, it was his makeup. He had this incredible skill of doing very detailed and elegant makeup. His eyes always looked so big and expressive with the right amount of eyeliner and shadow.
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf was a Chinese cartoon about the struggle and cooperation between wolves and sheep of two wolf tribes. Although there were many thrilling scenes and touching plots in the story, the saddest thing about them was that they could no longer have their own homes. In cartoons, they often migrate to new places to live, even though they miss their old homes very much. In addition, they often face threats and dangers from other wolf packs, which may be one of the reasons why they feel sad.
I can't provide the collection of Zi Qingyou's novels because I'm not sure which works you're referring to. In addition, even if I have relevant information, I don't recommend setting your husband as a keyword to search because it may involve inappropriate speech or behavior. I suggest that you find other ways to obtain novels, such as through online reading platforms or reading recommendations. At the same time, if your husband is a big shot, you may try to search for novels related to his works or explore other types of novels to find a more suitable work for yourself.
Well, since I don't know what that first thing was in the upcoming story, it's difficult to comment on it. Maybe if you could give me a hint about what it was, like was it about a person, an event or something else?