so here's what I do when tracking down a title such as 'The Flowers Are Bait'. First, check NovelUpdates — it's the best aggregator for translated novels and will usually list whether there's an English translation, who's translating it, and links to chapters. If NovelUpdates has a page for it, follow the translator links; many times you'll find the project hosted on a blog, a small forum, or a dedicated site. Second, look at the big serialized platforms: Webnovel, RoyalRoad, Scribble Hub, and Wattpad. If the author ever pursued an official English release, those are the places they'd appear, and Webnovel in particular picks up a lot of Chinese-to-English licensed novels.
If you only find raw Chinese or another language, head to the original sites: Qidian (起点中文网), 17k, Zongheng, or JJWXC. I often use the browser's translate feature to skim raws and then search for fan translations on Reddit communities or translation group blogs. Also check translator project threads on r/noveltranslations and translator profiles on Twitter — indie translators sometimes host early chapters on their own pages. Finally, if any version exists behind paywalls, I try to support the author by buying official volumes or subscribing to the platform hosting the translation. Personally, discovering a hidden gem and then being able to tip the translator or buy the official release feels great, and it's how more books get legally available in English.