The classical novel is an important part of the ancient Chinese literature and also an indispensable part of the treasure house of Chinese literature. The classical novels were usually presented in the form of stories. The characters 'personalities, thoughts, and feelings were expressed through the fictional stories. The author's narrative skills and aesthetic taste were also expressed through the ups and downs of the plot. There were many famous works in Chinese classical novels, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc. These works not only occupied an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also had a profound impact on world literature. The narrative style of Chinese classical novels was unique, and the most representative ones were the "Story of the Stone" in "Dream of the Red Chamber" and the "Heroes" in "Water Margins". Dream of the Red Chamber showed the shortcomings of feudal society through the love stories of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, while Water Margins reflected the debate between justice and evil among the people by describing the righteous deeds of Song Jiang and Lin Chong. Chinese classical novels also had great achievements in the creation of characters and the use of language. The characters such as Song Jiang and Lin Chong in the Water Margins had distinct personalities and profound images, while the characters such as Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu in the Dream of the Red Chamber were extremely representative ancient characters.