Haitang Sōushū is an online fiction-reading website aimed at readers who enjoy following serialized stories and discovering popular novels. Its catalogue spans fantasy, wuxia and cultivation, urban fiction, historical stories, online gaming, science fiction, and romance, with sections for completed books, rankings, recommendations, new arrivals, and recently updated titles. Readers can browse featured works, explore genre-based lists, and follow chapter updates for a wide range of stories by Chinese authors.

The site also provides free access to novel chapters and offers account features such as registration, login, reading history, and a personal bookshelf. Its homepage highlights both established titles and newly added works, helping visitors find stories across different styles and interests. Haitang Sōushū describes its listings as reprinted works, with chapters uploaded by users; the website says this distribution is intended to introduce the books to more readers.

It positions itself as a convenient destination for fans seeking ongoing online fiction and free chapter access