Which Male Lead Do You Feel Most Sorry For? 哪本书的男主让你很心疼

1. 51 归 The Return 归来 Yu Lili御梨梨Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted At the age of ten, Qin Zhi took credit for her older sister’s achievement. From then on, she became the apple of Pei Jiyan’s eye. He was the heir to the immensely powerful Pei family. Pei Jiyan spoiled her rotten. Watching her sister’s face fall, Qin Zhi pressed her lips together and smiled. Anything her sister liked, she would take for herself. * The year Qin Zhi went abroad, Young Master Pei, usually so untouchably proud, sat in a wheelchair with reddened eyes, clutching the hem of her skirt. 10.2kReads8.9Score755Shelves

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   ① "Fu Sijiu!!" She pushed him away, her eyes red and brimming with tears. "Who told you to do this! Did you even ask me!" She couldn't accept it. She couldn't accept Fu Sijiu's submissive behavior, couldn't accept him living like her, so humble and without self-respect. He should stand tall. He should stand tall, receiving the compliments of others, not be dragged into the mud by her. ② It was almost impossible to tell whether her words were true or false. It didn't matter if she lied to him; at least it proved he had value, that's why she lied to him. ③ Wan Yue, Wan Yue, he offered his entire company as a dowry, just to marry Jiang Wan Yue, the fallen heiress of the Jiang family. He was seeking the same Jiang family heiress who had been pushed off a pagoda and died innocently the day before yesterday. Everyone thought this cold and aloof man had made a rare joke. However, the next day, news came that he had committed suicide for love. He killed his enemy and jumped off a cliff for love.

2. 52 安 Peace and Years 安与年 Insomniac Bread失眠的面包Modern Romance256k WordsCompleted An Jiahe would never forget the last thing her twin sister said before she died that year. She said, “Sister, they say girls wearing skirts are the ones who get hurt, but… I wasn’t wearing a skirt today. Why did I get hurt?” From that moment on, the word “pure” had no place in her world. Whenever she encountered it, she had to destroy it. Especially the pure-hearted boy Chen Jianian. He was guilty. He didn’t deserve to be called “pure.” 393Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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   The male lead has a really tragic story. He becomes desperate later on, has nothing left to hold him back, and commits suicide.

3. 53 救 Saving the Obsessive, Troubled Boy 救赎那个偏执阴暗少年 Xiao Ke Bu Cai.小可不才.Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Rebirth and Redemption + Mutual Devotion + Devoted and Sweet Romance + The Heroine Makes Her Feelings Clear + The Hero Has a Secret Crush + From School Days to the Wedding] A brooding, insecure boy × a bright, sweet, flirtatious girl 1. Only after Jiang Wanyue died did she learn that a boy had gazed up from the abyss countless times, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon in the sky. When the moon fell one day, the boy’s world collapsed completely, leaving not a trace of light. Reborn, this time 16.8kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
4. 54 闯 Entering His World of Darkness 闯入他失明的世界 I'm Sister Yuyu我叫鱼鱼姐姐Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Mutual firsts × blind cafe owner × down-on-her-luck genius woman × intense push and pull] On the most humiliating night of Jiang Zhaowei’s life, a blind man took her home. After losing a high-stakes bet, her career collapsed and her house was repossessed. In a single night, she lost every safety net she had. On a stormy night, drunk and in a sorry state, she stumbled into a cafe, and into Wen Xingzhou’s world. Wen Xingzhou was blind. He couldn’t see her face, the rain-soaked state she was in, o 2.4kReads8.6Score236Shelves

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   This has to be it! It's truly the best novel I've ever read featuring a disabled male protagonist. I've been following it for over a month, and the author said it'll be finished in the next few days. It's so good! The male lead is blind but deeply in love with the female lead. Although it's a mix of sweet and heart-wrenching moments, I can't put it down every day.

5. 55 渣 After Dumping the Devoted Wolf King, the Phoenix Regrets It 渣了纯情忠犬狼王，凤凰后悔了 Light Steps轻行Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Domineering Phoenix Goddess × loyal, lowly Wolf King] [1v1 + the male lead suffers + unfaithful heroine seeks redemption + love rekindled + lovesick male lead] All Bai Ning ever wanted was to fall in love and live a good life. She never imagined that her most respected master would suddenly be ambushed and killed. So, the day before she was to marry the man she loved, she instead married the Wolf King, resolving to avenge her master from then on. But she never expected the all-powerful Wolf Kin 3.8kReads8.5Score296Shelves

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   The female lead misunderstands the male lead, but he never explains, willing to endure any hardship just to keep her by his side (though in this life, the female lead knows the truth). The male lead is a wolf, and the female lead is a phoenix. She jokingly says she wants him to have a phoenix cub, but mating between two species can only produce lower-grade offspring. The male lead says he can't have a phoenix cub and feels inferior for a long time. The female lead saves a flower fairy, and the male lead, thinking she likes the flower fairy, is secretly jealous and heartbroken.

6. 56 沂 A Family by the Yishui River 沂水河畔一家人 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a large family over nearly a century, from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the twentieth century, through turbulent changes, banditry and warfare, twists and turns, and eventual reversals of fortune. Led and subtly influenced by the protagonist, several generations endure decades of hardship yet remain upright, united, and determined to improve. In different eras and historical circumstances, they do everything they can, persevering in their efforts to contribute 6.1kReads8.8Score564Shelves
7. 57 残 So What If She's Disabled? Her Moody, Gentle Husband Is Her Man 残疾咋啦？阴湿温柔人夫她家的 Glutinous Rice Sesame Balls糯米芝麻团Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [A frail, disabled hero + redemption + competing suitors + strong heroine’s revenge + devoted couple + the second male lead is also a transmigrator] [A gentle, gloomy beauty bent on self-destruction × a ruthless transmigrated woman with a wicked sense of humor] The male lead is paralyzed in both legs and has psychological issues. Please steer clear if that’s not for you! They say the renowned Pei Third Young Master, once the most dazzling beauty in the capital, is paralyzed. The flower atop the 8.8kReads8.2Score815Shelves

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   The male protagonist is paralyzed in both legs, frequently suffers from spasms and incontinence, is unable to urinate independently, suffers from somatic depression and frequent PTSD attacks, and has difficulty breathing. [Sending heart] He has secretly loved the female protagonist for many years, but his disability has reduced him to a state of utter destitution. He is even deprived of water and food, tied up, and abused. [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] But the female protagonist is very capable; she avenges him and takes care of him. She is a very charming and wonderful woman.

8. 58 沉 Years of Quiet Reflection 沉淀的岁月 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted The story follows the lives of three high school girls from rural backgrounds. In the fall of 1964, the confident, ambitious “top student” Yu Hongying, the warmhearted and forthright “knight-errant” Li Chunfen, and the reserved, introspective lady Yue Shuqian unexpectedly meet in their first-year dormitory, along with the “campus belle” Yang Yuhuan and the “fake Marxist-Leninist” Wu Lihong. This sets off a series of stories, some serious, some amusing, some bizarre, and some full of joy and sorr 544Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 谁 Who Killed the Fireflies? 谁杀死了萤火虫 Have Some Ginger Tea喝点姜汤Urban261k WordsCompleted [Yandere] [Multiple female leads] [Twisted descent into darkness] [Forced love] [Physical and emotional torment] Their lonely hearts are lit by fireflies. Though the light is faint, it still brings them warmth. The boy whose smile shone bright in their memories has had everything destroyed by their own hands. Wen Qiu, heaven is beautiful, but I can't go there. Stay with me in hell. 515Reads8.4Score222Shelves

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   If you're looking for a book about controlling behavior, check this one out. It's set in a high-risk ward, and all the female leads are yandere (obsessive and possessive), while the male lead is tortured from beginning to end—he's so pitiful! [Crying emoji]

10. 60 借 Borrow Me a Little Scenery 借我一程风景 Snow Deer Who Likes Soft-Leaved Garlic喜欢软叶蒜的雪鹿Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [The low rating is only because few people have read it. Read with confidence.] A highly sensitive ray of sunshine × a gentle man with ALS Xia Shu believes love means being someone’s safety net, and helping them rise. But all we can do is stand at the beginning of the story and look toward his inevitable end. Watch him go from a reserved, self-controlled older man to a patient who needs care in every way. “Ruanruan, I’m going to die.” “You say that like I’m not.” “It’s different.” “How is it dif 728Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are written by the same author, and the male protagonists are both very good people.

11. 61 趁 Seizing the Spring Light 趁春光 Snow Deer Who Likes Soft-Leaved Garlic喜欢软叶蒜的雪鹿Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Warm Little Sunshine × Tsundere Warrior] (Ruan Ruotang) I’m an utterly ordinary special education teacher. I wasn’t especially hardworking at school, and I wasn’t good at dealing with people. I was just like countless others. Of course, I worked hard in my own quiet way, just like countless others. I’ve liked Xiao Chuyi for many years. When we met again and I saw him sitting in a wheelchair, my mind went blank for a moment. But I quickly pulled myself together. I love you. I mean, I love every 491Reads8.1Score—Shelves
12. 62 乖 Don’t Cry, Sweetheart! The Brooding Boy Spoils Her in His Arms 乖宝别哭！阴翳少年抱怀里宠 Silent Clouds漫云不语Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted (A tragic, beautiful boy × a healing little moon, salvation + sweet romance + irresistible flirtation, both leads know how to work their charm) Li You died on the day Jiang Yan loved her most. He never knew she had been secretly in love with him for a very, very long time. Time turned back five years. The boy leaned against the wall with one hand and bent down with a mocking smile. “Li You, can’t you stay the hell away from me? I don’t like obedient girls like you.” She nodded softly and took on 5.3kReads9.4Score630Shelves
13. 63 可 Could You Please Comfort Me? 可不可以哄哄我 Er Li二厘Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love | Forced love | The childhood friend who came out of nowhere is direct about demanding love | Reunited after a breakup] As a child, Shen Shengsheng once played house with an older boy and promised she would be his wife when she grew up. It was something a three-year-old said. As time passed, no one took it seriously. But more than ten years later, a boy came to Jincheng and wouldn't leave her alone. Shen Shengsheng gently tried to reason with him. “I think w 7.6kReads8.9Score460Shelves

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    In the first book, the male lead is a bit obsessive, but the female lead really torments him. In the second book, the male lead is a love fox spirit who truly suffers the most in love; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's been through a lot, but thankfully, the ending is happy. In the third book, the male lead comes from a very difficult family, but fortunately, the female lead treats him very well, and his uncle is also very kind.

14. 64 抛 After I Dumped the Fox Clan’s Young Master, He Started Crying Pearls 抛弃狐族少主后，他掉小珍珠了 Summer Snow Ice夏日绵绵冰Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Unrequited Love + Corruption + Humble Pleas for Love + Mutual First Love] One day, a princess who had grown up in the Cold Palace was suddenly released, and an imperial edict landed squarely on her head. An arranged marriage? To a monster? They could keep dreaming! The princess never sat around waiting for her fate. She tried everything she could to escape. Her heart was like stone, and no matter how that fox demon tempted and bewitched her, she would never let herself become entangled in lov 431Reads7.5Score—Shelves
15. 65 病 My Yandere Little Brother Tries to Seduce Me, Then Wraps His Fox Tail Around My Waist 病娇弟弟欲诱撩，又用狐尾缠她腰 Bei Cangwei北藏尾Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling and a total heartthrob + dating-show love polygon + school life + a little goofy; sweet, airheaded heiress X outwardly sweet, inwardly twisted yandere younger brother, who gets seriously crazy when the yandere side comes out •᷄ࡇ•᷅] In her previous life, You Tao raised a pitiful little brother, only to be stabbed to death by his so-called fiancée. After being reborn, she swears: “Being a flirt can get you killed. I’m never going near another man again!” She joins a dating show 5.9kReads9.3Score922Shelves
16. 66 被 Rejected, the Obsessed Boy Finally Cracked 被拒后，病娇少年他蚌埠住了 Sanri Sauce三日酱Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted (An autistic, lovesick young man VS a sweet, delicate dance major; childhood friends + sweet romance + dark turn + winning her back + healing) A redemptive story that starts out heartbreaking and ends sweet! Before An Rou could start college, her childhood friend, Leng Yijin, kidnapped her. The obsessive young man, eyes red-rimmed and a rope in hand, cried, “Isn't having me enough?” Later, she leapt from the second floor and lost the stage that meant more to her than life itself. Unable to endur 1kReads8.5Score102Shelves

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    The first book's male lead waits endlessly for the female lead, a truly heart-wrenching story. The second book features a male lead suffering from depression who is taken to the countryside by his driver to recuperate. He meets the female lead, who becomes his salvation; the male lead is endearingly naive. The third book is a true love story. The female lead is imprisoned in a villa and, while escaping, accidentally falls and injures her leg. However, she is a dancer, and the male lead feels immense guilt, believing he is unworthy of her. Afraid of leaving her, he develops delusions, even though she is physically present, he still imagines another version of her. The female lead is very rational, and they find mutual redemption. For him, she returns to the stage. For her, he diligently undergoes treatment.

17. 67 拯 Saving the Blind Supporting Male Character 拯救那个失明男配 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a psychological counselor, and blind people can do the job too! The female lead isn’t the clever, strong-willed type, so don’t read if that’s not your thing. The male lead will recover later. Both leads are virgins, and it has a happy ending.] [A warm and sweet little story about an ordinary person stumbling through the effort to save someone else. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment rescue story or a tightly plotted, logic-heavy novel, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] After 16kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    In novels, the male supporting character is always so appealing. He's handsome and rich, so why doesn't the female lead choose him? But when our true female lead transmigrates to the male supporting character's world and saves him, he finally finds love!

18. 68 怎 How Could Anyone Resist Her? 怎敌她动人 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Physical book goes on sale September 19 at 7:30 p.m.] [Reborn in school + healing + secret crush from the male lead + both leads have no past relationships, happy ending] Bright, charming sweetheart x obsessive, restrained man * In the eyes of outsiders, Xu Jiqing was refined and aloof, a dazzling new elite from a wealthy family and a self-made miracle who had risen from poverty. Su Xia was unbelievably lucky to marry him at her most desperate. Only Su Xia knew that Xu Jiqing was a madman. She 194.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend this story; it's a bit angsty for the male lead, and the male and female leads redeem each other.

19. 69 秋 Autumn Harvest Holds Jade 秋实有玉 Tables, Chairs, and Stools桌椅板凳子Modern Romance953k WordsOngoing A new story is here. Hope you’ll enjoy it~ Li Youyu is a very, very well-behaved child. Li Panqiu and Shang An both love him dearly, just in different ways. If that’s not your thing, feel free to steer clear~ 584Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    At first, I felt sorry for the male lead, Youyu, thinking it was pitiful to have such a strict father. Later, I started to feel sorry for his father, Panqiu; he's so tragic, such a miserable family. [Almost crying]

20. 70 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 54.1kReads9.6Score8kShelves

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    Whether it's emotional pain or physical pain, it's all so heartbreaking! "This world is truly hopeless; everyone is silent." 2◎ [A passage from the book! The male protagonist is truly heartbreaking!] "Those who benefit are silent, and those whose benefits are taken away are also silent." "I wish I were a completely bad person, so I wouldn't be like this now, feeling pity and lamenting the suffering of all beings; powerless and standing idly by."

21. 71 逃 Escape from the Peach Blossom Trap 逃夭 Xi Xi Dong Dong西西东东Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted After losing her memory, Su Wan lost all her martial arts skills and was left disfigured. For no apparent reason, she married into the Lin family and was swept into a bloody storm. Yun Chen used love as bait, scheming at every turn as he deliberately drew close to her. He used her to wipe out his enemies, only to fall deeply in love with her before he realized it. When the truth came to light and her memories returned, she learned that it had all been a lie: the two of them were sworn enemies, a 415Reads9.0Score110Shelves

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    He's her enemy, yet even severely wounded, he doesn't forget to help her escape; he's her enemy, fighting a she-wolf for her without regard for his own life; he's her enemy, killing for her to save her life; he's her enemy, searching the world for the most precious antidote; he's her enemy, concealing his identity just to spend one more day with her, even offering his own eyes to restore her sight. Is he her enemy, or her lover? The male protagonist is truly pitiful…

22. 72 饮 Drinking, Dreaming, and Revelry 饮酒梦醉欢 Second Uncle二舅爷Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted “I married him to repay a debt, but I didn’t fall in love with him for that.” Love after marriage / Xu Zuihuan / Jiang Zhengning The eldest son of the Jiang family, with a mysterious background and an illustrious family. Their lives follow completely different paths, and by all appearances, Xu Zuihuan should have no connection to him. They meet once, then eight years pass. A call from an unfamiliar number, a simple “Let’s get married,” and Xu Zuihuan calmly replies, “Okay.” How much does she o 11.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
23. 73 都 I've Already Achieved Immortality, and Now the Disciple-Recruiting System Arrives 都长生不死了，收徒逆袭系统才来 Wind, Flowers, and Falling Rain风花落雨Eastern Fantasy176k WordsOngoing [Immortality] [Taking Disciples] [Not a Power Fantasy] [No Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] [Not a Traditional Leveling Story, a Cultivation Travel and Farming Novel] "Master, what realm are you in, exactly?" "Don't ask. The answer is always Body Tempering, tenthousandth level." "Master, I've gotten myself into a huge mess out there..." "Don't panic, my disciple. Whether you've stolen an immortal maiden's underwear, robbed the emperor's tomb, or even destroyed the ten-thousand-year foundation of ano 5.2kReads—Score428Shelves

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    Immortality is also a curse...

24. 74 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 722Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Queen of Tragic Novels' most celebrated masterpieces!! Each one is top-tier! They're incredibly captivating, featuring intelligent, logical, and charming female leads who are clear-headed and rational. They all ultimately achieve fame and fortune, wielding immense power. However, they are undeniably angsty, especially for the male leads 😭 1: Domestic Strife + Palace Intrigue 🩷 Somewhat tear-jerking, reminiscent of a bittersweet ending. The female supporting character is truly my unforgettable white moonlight 😭 A jade merchant's daughter meets a fallen prince living among commoners, but there's no spark between them until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls for another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he's placed on the throne by a powerful minister. 👑🍅 He doesn't love her, but respects her, needing her wisdom to help him navigate the power struggles between ministers and the emperor. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loves him, and therefore loves him in a way that the male lead desires. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly weak woman who protected the female lead with her own life until the very end. 😊 After reading it, you'll feel a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other. There's no competition between them, and the story has a strong aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly ruthless female lead is a former slave girl, but she has the face of a phoenix. The mistress of the house not only doesn't kill her, but also spends a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor falls in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately makes her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her background and her power, she has been plotting to use external forces to bring down her enemies. She's almost ready to wreak havoc in the harem, but the emperor loves her to the bone and can't bring himself to punish her, not even to neglect her. 😍 The most divine part is the final deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he also knew she was ruthless and a mass murderer. But he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. However, he also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once. 😭 Super tear-jerking. 3: A divine work with profound thoughts and a strong sense of national sentiment. It has great depth, very positive values, and is also a high-level female-oriented story. It really amazed me! ️ Two strong intellectual lovers. I couldn't forget it for a long time after finishing it. ✌️🏆 The male lead is a spirited young general. However, in the chaotic world, he had to hide his identity, but his passion remained unchanged. ❤️ In the end, the male lead regained his identity as a young marshal and rushed to the battlefield, but he never returned. The female lead's mother was a wealthy socialite, and she was the most rebellious heiress, always ready to fight anyone she saw. However, her mother was assassinated while protecting cultural relics and supplying the front lines. This experience shattered her worldview, causing her to mature overnight. While studying abroad, she investigated the truth behind her mother's death and met the patriotic young man who had been supported by her mother. Their meeting seemed destined, as if by blood, leading them to embark on a path of protecting their country. The romance is incredibly sweet!

25. 75 重 After I Was Reborn, I Eloped with the Ailing Eunuch Governor 重生后我拐跑了病弱督公 Cheng Yuan程遇安Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete. Visit my homepage for more novels with the same delicious angst for the male lead!] [Rebirth + angst for the male lead + doting husband + healing + true eunuch] In her previous life, the female general Wen Bai, who had fought across countless battlefields, died unexpectedly on the frontier. It was the sickly illegitimate son of the marquis’s household who risked being struck from the family register and insisted on going to the borderlands to bring her home. Reborn once more, she 3.8kReads8.9Score266Shelves

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    Oh my god, I can totally relate to this. These two books are so heartbreaking for the male lead; it's like he's finding sweetness in bitterness [almost crying]. It really made my heart ache 😣 You should definitely check them out; after reading them, my whole heart felt sore.

26. 76 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 396Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 离 After the Divorce, His Whole Family Dotes on His Sickly Ex-Wife 离婚后，全家都团宠他的病娇前妻 Miss Shadow影子小姐Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Real and fake daughters + doted on by the whole family + mad, lovesick female lead + win-back-the-wife funeral pyre] Bo Zili’s ex-wife, who had died in prison three years ago, suddenly appeared at a press conference attended by thousands, and became his project partner. “I’m back, alive and kicking. Surprised? Didn’t see that coming?” His face darkened on the spot. The woman’s red lips curled into a smile, sweet and infuriating. “So angry? Then how does President Bo plan to punish me? Hmm?” Eve 1.6kReads9.0Score119Shelves

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    Ten years of relationship collapsed overnight. He personally sent her to prison, and later he personally experienced her despair. He did not struggle, but chose to respect her choice. "Children and children separated, wives and children scattered, heartless and lonely, what a good name, it suits you very well."

28. 78 做 Becoming the Adorable Wife of a Disabled Tycoon 做残疾大佬的小娇妻 Gu Sangluo顾桑落Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted After suffering betrayal in her previous life, Gu Changyi dies full of hatred. But when she is reborn, she turns the tides, rebuilds her company, tears her cheating ex to shreds, and goes head-to-head with her nemesis, winning the crowd’s cheers. “Regretting it now? Too late!” she says with a cold laugh, tossing away the ring in her hand. But as she turns, she collides with a pair of eyes as dark as ink. The man in the wheelchair has a cold expression. He speaks slowly, one word at a time: “What 481Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    🍭🍭Here it comes, haha! [Please follow] The first book: Gu Qingyu, once a prodigy, loses his ability to stand due to an accident. [Thinking] The female lead returns from abroad and constantly watches over and takes care of him; she has a long-standing crush on her childhood sweetheart. [Admiration] The second book: The female lead is reborn, and the male lead is sickly. [Crying][Crying] The third book: The male and female leads reunite after a long separation. The male lead lost feeling in his legs due to an accident while filming and is very self-conscious. [Crying][Crying] Luckily, the female lead is always there for him. [Heart][Heart]

29. 79 乱 A Merchant's Charm in Troubled Times 乱世商娇 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CModern Romance20k WordsCompleted A Charismatic Merchant in Troubled Times 184Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 救 Redemption: Turn Around, the Stars Still Shine 救赎：转身，星辰依旧璀璨 A Leaf Flying Through Snow一叶飞雪Modern Romance657k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads are virgins + healing + reunion after a long separation + mutual devotion] [Beautiful rehabilitation doctor VS severely injured, paralyzed A-list actor] Hoping Ye Fanxing would see him and come to him, Feng Chen worked hard to climb to the top and become a dazzling star in the public eye. He never imagined that after waiting nine years for her, he would see her again only after he was severely injured and paralyzed in bed. Ye Fanxing: “Feng Chen, when I was seven 951Reads8.7Score105Shelves
31. 81 心 May Your Heart's Desires Bring You Peace, Day and Night 心有所妄，朝暮皆安 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted With a Heart Full of Longing, Peace in Every Dawn and Dusk 324Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is so pitiful.

32. 82 最 The Last Red Apple 最后的红苹果 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted The Last Red Apple 283Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 一 One Man, One Dog, One Zombie 一人一狗一丧尸 Uncle Nan Yao南妖叔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No superpowers + no System + plot-focused + no harem] Huang Jin, a young man who secretly worked in a specialized line of business, received a call from his boss at the beginning of the zombie outbreak. His boss ordered him to stay put in C City and wait for the organization to rescue him. But time passed, and after waiting for two whole years, Huang Jin still saw no sign of anyone from the organization. He decided to head to Z City, where his boss was, on his own. Along the way, he came across 35.5kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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    These few, especially the second one, are worth checking out.

34. 84 富 My Rich Husband Is Lame and Blind. Don't Be Afraid, I'll Protect Him 富豪老公残又瞎，别怕，我来护他 Sparse Willow Leaves柳叶疏Modern Romance765k WordsCompleted [An optimistic, sunny heroine] and [a patient, disabled tycoon lying low] in a [sapiosexual romance] [Both virgins + married first, love later + pure, indulgent fluff + relaxed family life + heir rivalry] Before her wedding, Song Qingming knew only that her future husband had lost both his parents, and owned a car and a house. Then they met. Well, well. Matchmakers really do have silver tongues, and liars really do wear masks. Why hadn’t anyone mentioned that he was lame and blind? For a million 1.9kReads8.2Score130Shelves

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    The male protagonist lost his parents at the age of 8 and was poisoned, abused, and blinded and had his legs stunted by his stepmother. He is physically weak, delicate, and prone to vomiting blood. He can only eat pre-prepared food, and he vomits after eating it. He vomits in every chapter.

35. 85 挖 I Was Reborn After Taking His Demon Core 挖他妖丹后，我重生了 The Banner Is Nothing Surprising旌旗不惊奇Ancient Romance299k WordsOngoing Female-led romance / GB / Male lead gets seriously hurt!! / Physical and emotional angst / Both leads are each other's only partners A personal fantasy, so please check the tags before reading. The male lead may suffer, but he is no pushover. A once-innocent, carefree heroine who becomes ruthless and merciless vs. a wild, roguish-looking hero who is loyal at heart -- After gouging out his demon core and torturing him to death with her own hands, Yu Yan thought she had avenged her family and coul 8.8kReads8.7Score724Shelves

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    The male lead has a tough time in the beginning, but things should get better later.

36. 86 卡 Card Apocalypse: The Madman’s Revenge 卡牌末世之复仇的疯子 Mu Zixun木子勋Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsCompleted [Mildly dark tone]+ [Self-redemption]+ [No female lead] A once-kind-hearted boy was abused for years by his adoptive father, a high-ranking official. After enduring such prolonged torment, his mind gradually twisted and turned extreme. He came to believe the world was full of malice. Then, on the brink of death, cards descended upon the entire world! Countless monsters flooded the land, and humanity struggled in agony through the apocalypse. Tao Qian also embarked on a path of revenge. Anger, 121Reads8.6Score—Shelves
37. 87 声 Falling for You, Again and Again 声声陷入 Ji Yun戟云Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight / straightforward pursuit / heartwarming / sweet romance / happy ending] A bold, direct, irresistibly flirtatious flower shop owner X an insecure, gentle, disabled voice-acting star Wen Shuangshuang fell for Ran Jiayun at first sight. His looks, voice, personality, and upbringing were all exactly to her taste. As someone who dares to love and hate more than anyone, Wen Shuangshuang firmly believes that happiness is something you have to fight for yourself. She doesn't hide 3kReads9.4Score382Shelves

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    The male protagonist was paralyzed after being crushed by a woman who jumped off a building after breaking up with her boyfriend on his way to dinner.

38. 88 异 The Lone Wanderer in Another World 异世界的独行者 Uncle Nan Yao南妖叔Eastern Fantasy603k WordsCompleted Black Jiu, an introverted high school student who secretly works in the underworld, gets into a car accident during a school-organized spring outing. The entire group transmigrates to another world crawling with monsters. There, he meets his younger sister, whom their parents sold when she was little. Now a slave of the demon race, she is trying to kill herself... “If justice has its heroes, then darkness deserves its own savior, too. But saviors always like to keep clean. So people like us, the 2.1kReads9.0Score203Shelves
39. 89 重 Reborn as a Vicious Male Supporting Character: Should I Save the Villainess? 重生恶毒男配，要拯救女反派吗？ Moonlight Jun月月光君Urban840k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + School Life + One Heroine + Mutual Healing + Sweet and Angsty + Living off His Girlfriend] Before being reborn, Song Rui was indecisive and went with the flow. Yan Yifei was a girl who had fled Yanjing to live with her grandmother. One day, Yan Yifei suddenly transferred to his school. He took the initiative to greet her, then kept trying to befriend her and grow closer. Everything developed naturally. That is, until the two of them clashed at a birthday party. Song Rui had been chose 25.4kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    🌾The protagonist's perspective is normal, but it seems tragic to others. ☘️①The male protagonist is a very good person. But people always make him take the blame. He takes care of everyone else, but he fails to take care of himself and is misunderstood by everyone.

40. 90 末 In the Apocalypse, I'm the Only One Zombies Don't Attack 末世之只有我不被丧尸攻击 Uncle Nan Yao南妖叔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse556k WordsCompleted [A completed classic Western fantasy novel] [A new novel from a veteran author, guaranteed quality] Bai Yin is a high school student who secretly works in the criminal underworld. He was planning to visit his younger sister, who had been adopted. Unexpectedly, he transmigrates to a parallel world. The apocalypse arrives, and zombies break out. As humanity becomes zombie food: "Ding! System bound successfully!" "Kill ten zombies to obtain the Zombie Friend ability!" Bai Yin becomes the only human 1.4kReads9.3Score197Shelves
41. 91 反 Villain: The Mad Young Noble, the Heroine Begs to Be Tormented 反派：疯批贵公子，女主跪求折磨 Leaves Can't Predict Autumn叶难知秋Urban405k WordsCompleted [Unhinged] [Disturbed] [Psychological Manipulation] [Elegant] The villain Jiang Yaoyang is reborn on the day he kidnapped the heroine. In his previous life, the protagonist rescued the beauty, and Jiang Yaoyang had his legs broken before his whole family was slaughtered. This time, he's going to change everything. His [Eye of Insight] awakens, laying bare everyone's character settings before him and putting their corruption progress at his mercy! [Hidden character setting detected for the Chosen 9.5kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
42. 92 坏 Oh No! I've Become the Male Lead in a Regret Novel 坏了！我成后悔文男主了 Ninth Red第九红色Urban2.9M WordsCompleted (A ridiculously satisfying story, with a payoff in three chapters. If you're not satisfied, come fight me!) (New book out! Title: I'm a Green Tea! Am I the Chosen One?! Protagonist: Fang Chang! Hope you'll show it lots of support!) (Decisive, wildly satisfying, funny, with lots of Dragon Kings and villains! The male lead arrives in his own body, and it's always been him. This gets explained later; it's foreshadowing. No toxic plot points. The author is well-behaved and obedient!) In a simp st 65.4kReads8.6Score7.2kShelves
43. 93 长 The Long Night’s Journey 长夜行 Ge Zhao格照Mystery299k WordsCompleted The eyes are the angle observers most often scrutinize, so you must learn to disguise your own., Li Mu. From making up his mind to carrying out his plan, he spent a full three years. His first murder, his second, his third... Even when he was teetering on the brink of death, he would take a gamble if it meant he might escape. To everyone else, he was merely a weakling, not even as capable as an ordinary person... 254Reads9.4Score—Shelves
44. 94 上 My Neglected Ex-Husband from My Past Life Won't Pay Me Any Attention Now 上辈子被冷落的前夫，他不理我了 Sweet Peach and Clear Lemon甜桃清柠Modern Romance545k WordsCompleted (The short drama is now available) [Both reborn + devoted to each other + awkward pursuit of her + henpecked husband + college campus] [Aloof, socially anxious goddess VS softhearted, sharp-tongued young master] * At their first meeting, Yue Jitong's tender gaze bewitched Mo Xilou, stealing his soul and his heart. From then on, he was happy to be her devoted lapdog. * At twenty, Yue Jitong was drugged as part of a plot, and Mo Xilou became her antidote. But she hated him for taking her first tim 45.8kReads8.5Score5.3kShelves
45. 95 这 I’m Reborn, and I’m Still This Handsome 这么帅还重生 A Smile from You for the Beauty君一笑为红颜Urban1.4M WordsCompleted A love-triangle battlefield, everyday romance, a touch of business, emotional gamesmanship, and a high-EQ lead in control. After an unexpected accident, the protagonist, Xu Ke, finds himself back ten years in the past with his memories intact. Isn't this just a head start, plus ten years of experience to leave everyone else in the dust? The shy, insecure boy he used to be suddenly becomes confident and emotionally astute. He starts styling his hair and takes his studies seriously, unlocking both 14.3kReads8.9Score997Shelves
46. 96 公 The Reborn Princess: Spoiling Her Husband and Crushing Her Enemies 公主重生：宠夫虐渣两手抓 Light Steps轻行Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing [1v1, both leads’ first love, youthful male lead, younger devoted puppy-dog hero, healing and sweet romance] The most noble princess of Anjing lived a life of indulgence, unable to tell loyal from treacherous, and ultimately met her end pierced by countless arrows. Only after her death did she learn that one person had become disabled and disfigured trying to save her. After her tragic death, he avenged her, restored the kingdom, then took his own life beside her tomb. Given another chance at li —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead seems carefree and nonchalant on the surface, but he's actually heartbroken [crying]. Luckily, the female lead is reborn and dotes on him. The second male lead is also in poor health and has low self-esteem, which is quite pitiful.

47. 97 溯EN Letters Tracing the Rain 溯雨信笺 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The physical book is now available. Its published title is Letters in the Rain] [Small-Town Literature | Bittersweet Slow Burn | Mutual Healing | 1v1 | Happy Ending] [Gentle and Resilient x Jaded and World-Weary] When Pu Yu was seventeen, she transferred to a remote town in southern China. There, she met Yuan Su. He had once been the town's brightest star, a prodigy destined for greatness. Now he had fallen from grace, and everyone avoided him. Everyone except Pu Yu. - An old street. A repair s 253.2kReads9.6Score51kShelves

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    I felt so sorry for the male lead in this book, but thankfully the female lead redeemed him. (Su Yu 99)

48. 98 重 Reborn: The Cunning, Wolfish CEO Cries and Begs Me to Love Him 重生：腹黑狼系总裁哭着求我疼他 Exquisite Congee玲珑粥粥Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [A gentle redemption story: a soft-hearted but ruthless coroner versus a ruthless, meek and obedient CEO who is completely henpecked] [Rebirth + older woman-younger man romance + sweet romance in a wealthy family + redemption for the strong yet tragic + face-slapping revenge + strong heroine + meek, wronged little wolf] In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart, a man who married into a wealthy family, pushed her into the sea, where she drowned. Her stepmother, scumbag father, and half-sibl 6.4kReads9.2Score465Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The author is incredibly talented. It's about a young man who suffered severe psychological trauma due to his parents' neglect, which led to the death of his younger brother and his mother's long-term abuse. He's very humble and miserable. The female lead is reborn, and their relationship is incredibly sweet. The story has strong moral values, a great plot, and a fast pace. The only downside is that the author only wrote this one book; it's not enough!

49. 99 朝 Day and Night in Your Embrace 朝夕承欢 Youyou Luling由由鹿灵Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Mutual Healing, Spoiling Each Other, Growing Together, Extra Sweet] Seventeen-year-old Yu Chenghuan moved from the countryside to the capital. All the little troublemakers in the compound loved picking on the soft, adorable, slightly ditzy girl. With no other choice, Yu Chenghuan invoked the name of Gu Zhaoxi, the biggest bully in the compound. “Gu Zhaoxi said he’d protect me. I’m his girl! If you pick on me, you’re picking a fight with him!” From then on, she was left in peace and never got bu 7.7kReads9.2Score758Shelves

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    ① The male protagonist in this book is so outstanding that he is envied and drugged, tortured by a pervert, and suffers from severe depression. He is suicidal and can't see a way out. The female protagonist has also suffered from depression after losing both parents. She is his salvation. ✨✨

50. 100 哄 A Guide to Winning Her Heart 哄娇记 Ru Wu如唔Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted Loyal, cold-blooded, ruthless yet secretly tender Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard × Delicate, spoiled, proud and soft-hearted princess Everyone in the capital calls him the Living King of Hell. She fears him and even despises his bloodshed, keeping as far away from him as she can. But when the palace walls crumble, she can no longer see the road ahead or read people’s hearts. He tells her, “Your Highness, trust me.” As they flee for their lives, he becomes her rock. She asks him, “Xia 241Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's really good, but too few people watch it.

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