Underrated but Incredibly Good Books 小众却又超好看的书

1. 401 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 324Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 402 嘬 Come on, Come on! Bow to Your Three-Year-Old Ancestor! 嘬嘬嘬来给你三岁的老祖宗磕一个 Cheng Cheng Qian橙橙千Modern Romance324k WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Darling, Adorable Little One, No CP, Max-Level Ruthless Big Shot, Metaphysics, Satisfying Read] Zuo You was the youngest elder of the Supreme Mystic Sect. At three and a half, she fell asleep in the cultivation world and woke up thousands of years later in the modern era. Tears soaked Zuo You’s little rice bowl. She counted on her fingers eight times, but still couldn’t figure out how old several thousand years plus three and a half was. Someone told her, “Everything from thousands o 1.1kReads9.0Score104Shelves

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   Produced by the author Little Pear King, this is the daily life of three-and-a-half-year-old patriarch Zuo You, who supports himself and his grandson by collecting scraps [heart]. "Hello, senior activity center, I'm here to collect eggs." The voice was not loud, mixed with the softness unique to children, but for some reason, there was a certain forced old-fashioned composure and a sense of rigidity.

3. 403 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: Win Over the Second Male Lead and Secure the Empress’s Throne 穿书之攻略男二，稳坐皇后之位 Hedgehogs Don't Have Spikes, Huh刺猬没有刺诶Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, proud princess sent to marry for peace vs. the unruly, calculating future emperor] A satisfying read with two powerful leads!!! Set in an imagined version of history. Don’t take it too seriously. Ye Anhe, a popular comic artist, was caught up in an accident while gossiping on her way home from work. She accidentally triggered the System and transmigrated into a tragic historical romance novel, where she became Xia Roujia, the ruthless and violent eldest princess. “Are you kidding me? 1.1kReads9.0Score107Shelves

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   It's really good; love is a two-way street.

4. 404 贵 Long Live the Noble Consort 贵妃娘娘千岁千千岁 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted The Nan family had offered one of their daughters to the royal family, only for her to be killed by the scheming women within the palace. To keep the emperor's favor, Nan Shiyun begins her journey into the palace to compete for his affection. [This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't take it too seriously.] 105Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 405 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.1kReads9.4Score7.2kShelves

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   This is the first time I've read a novel about love within the system, and it's incredibly good. I read it from beginning to end without skipping a single chapter. Both the male and female leads are very rational, career-oriented, and very capable. There's a nine-and-a-half-year age gap, so please be aware if that bothers you. The male lead is definitely a guiding partner; he doesn't interfere with any of the female lead's decisions and offers timely advice when she's confused. The love between the male and female leads is truly enviable and so sweet.

6. 406 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Doted On 恶毒女配被娇宠 A Cat in September九月一只猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After Gua Liu transmigrates into a book as the villainess, the male lead... 1. The villainess in a harem novel 2. The villainess in a school-life novel 3. The villainess in a novel about a concubine-born daughter 4. The villainess in a CEO romance 5. The villainess in a farming novel 6. A Republican-era novel… 23.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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   This book is so good!! Ahhhhhh! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

7. 407 我 I Became the Heroine of a Fairy-Tale World 我在童话世界做大女主 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Fairy-tale world + wild imagination + fictional era + strong female lead] [This is all from the author's own imagination. All places and names are made up, so please don't read too much into them.] From the day she was born, Alicia never knew who her family was. All she knew was that the aunt of the owner of the manor had adopted her, and that her adoptive mother loved her dearly. Yet she still felt no different from the manor's servants. But as the manor's owner, Karma, grew weaker and weaker, 25Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 408 谁 Who Says I Don't Like You? 谁说我讨厌你啦？ Like a Scene, Like Brocade似景似锦Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing "I like him more than anyone, and I hate him more than anyone." -[Sweet and angsty, high school romance, healing, two top students Content warning: The female lead has suicidal tendencies, depression, and anxiety] At first, they couldn't stand each other. Until her deliberate efforts to keep her distance started getting under his skin, so he deliberately kept making his presence felt around her. Through his efforts, he succeeded in falling for her. And she became unable to live without him. But 32Reads—Score109Shelves

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   [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

9. 409 装 Play Dumb, Snack on Gossip, and Snag All the Sect's Juicy Secrets 装个傻，吃个瓜，宗门猛料一手抓 I'm Really a Salted Fish真的是咸鱼Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted cultivation-world daily life + hilarious gossip + everyone’s darling grows up] [Male lead, warm and cozy, sweet romance] Jiang Bingbing falls into a sewer and wakes up as the junior sister of Immortal Jade Peak, a famous little fool in the cultivation world. Afraid the immortals might think she’s taken over someone else’s body, she has no choice but to keep acting foolish. But seriously. Why do all these cultivators have so many secrets? The eldest senior sister, who treats the sec 13.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the world of immortal cultivation, becoming the junior sister of Immortal Jade Peak. Her eldest senior sister has a crush on their master, but everyone knows (except the master, who is a naive and innocent boy and the most favored junior brother of the previous generation). Her second senior brother is the lord of the demon realm, her third senior brother is the young master of the demon realm, and finally, her junior brother is the patriarch of the Sword Sect.

10. 410 半 Half-Ripe: Divorce to Become Lovers 半熟：离婚做情人 Western Pagoda西浮屠Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Chasing his wife after divorce + Business startup romance] If they can’t be husband and wife, they can be lovers on solid ground. Pei Shujun and Pei Junxing met on a blind date and married in a flash. Before they’d even gotten to know each other properly, they had a son, then divorced on the day he turned one. Two years later, Pei Shujun sets out to start a business and tries to hitch a ride, calling in favors and pulling strings. It turns out the car is driven by her ex-husband! 7.9kReads9.0Score643Shelves

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    A bittersweet romance novel, incredibly good, both leads are virgins.

11. 411 她 She’s Back at the Station for Tea Again 她又进局里喝茶啦 Gai Youyou盖又又Mystery343k WordsCompleted When you’re down on your luck, even drinking cold water makes you choke! Zhou Wan can’t help feeling wronged. Why is she always mistaken for a suspect? She could walk down the station’s corridor with her eyes closed by now. Chi Jin has started paying attention to this strange person, too. She acts cheerful and friendly on the surface, but behind closed doors she’s someone else entirely. It seems she has quite a few stories of her own. An outgoing, lonely office worker × a straight-laced detectiv 4.1kReads9.0Score357Shelves

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! Every little case is beautifully written, intricately linked, and logically sound. The male and female leads are so sweet together!

12. 412 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.1kReads8.8Score907Shelves

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    Niche, but the plot, characters, and logic are sound.

13. 413 球 Beyond the Table: The National Table Tennis Prodigy Falls for a Movie Star 球台之外：国乒小天才恋上女明星 Carving a Boat to Find a Meal刻舟求饭Sports344k WordsOngoing [The rating is low because the novel was just listed. It will gradually rise.] [If you don't like it, please move on. Don't leave a low rating just to be spiteful.] In 2013, Song Wanli, representing the entertainment world, filmed a promotional video for table tennis. She stepped into the national team's training hall and saw Lin Yizheng for the first time. From then on, she never looked at another boy. He went from substitute to starter. She weathered the ups and downs of money and public opini 15.6kReads6.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is really good.

14. 414 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 58.3kReads9.1Score22.9kShelves

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    It's a good story; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and the male lead has been planning this for a long time.

15. 415 穿 Transmigrating Through Thirty Years of the 1960s 穿越六零三十年 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Educated Youth] [A Light Ensemble Cast] [Building Wealth] [The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s] Chen Xi, the heroine, is transported to the 1960s by a silver-white dragon-and-phoenix ring. She becomes a ten-year-old girl with the same name, and her dream comes true: she gains an enormous space for farming and raising livestock. Blinded by a handsome face, she even takes in the gorgeous Chu Xuan. The only thing she regrets is giving him too much spirit spring w 13.5kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    This 1970s novel is a steal! It's full of slapping down the scumbags, humor, and non-stop laughs!

16. 416 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 558Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 417 被 The Exchanged Taste 被交换的味道 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Taste of Being Traded 5.3kReads—Score111Shelves
18. 418 吟 The Bard and His Guide 吟游诗人和他的引路人小姐 Yu Qing Gu Zong昱情故纵Fantastical Romance138k WordsOngoing Western fantasy adventure|One-on-one romance|Mutually devoted couple|Happy ending A shameless, smooth-talking hero who saves the world while pursuing his own agenda × a self-sacrificing, sharp-tongued little elf The story of an irreverent hero who saves the world and wins an elf’s heart along the way Also known as My Hero Is Not Quite Like the Others and What Do You Mean He Only Put Points into Intelligence and Nothing Else? Ke Le is a bard. His greatest wish in life is to sing, write songs, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like lighthearted Western fantasy adventures, this is for you! A bard hero x a little elf. If you like reborn characters who dote on their wives, this is for you! A cunning senior brother x a spoiled junior sister [kissing emoji]

19. 419 六 Living Life to the Fullest in the 1960s 六零年代恣意活着 A Thousand Dreams百变梦想Modern Romance3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Two Strong Leads + Period Setting + Daily Life] A career woman from the new century transmigrates as Ruan Mianmian and escapes her family of origin. When she reaches the right age, she marries Chen Yuan'an, a handsome, well-built regiment commander. They bicker in the early days, but later settle into a sweet life together: her husband dotes on her, and their son is clever and adorable. Both leads know how to enjoy life. In an era of scarcity, they use money to make sure they n 2kReads6.9Score100Shelves

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    Beautiful and heartwarming everyday life.

20. 420 炙 Fierce Heat 炙烈 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming · Print edition signed and awaiting release · Former title: Burning Passion] [Female lawyer × male inn owner · Sweet romance · Long-distance love] [Mature adults · Mutual attraction · Flirty push and pull · One-on-one romance] - Wen Xu left her law firm over a matter of principle and went to stay on Hong Kong Island. There, she set her sights on the owner of a guesthouse. She openly and subtly flirted with him until one night during a typhoon, he finally turned the tab 15.9kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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    The first book has a Hong Kong style, while the second book features a male protagonist who is a born bad guy, which is a niche genre, but it's really good.

21. 421 冠 Unparalleled Throughout the Ages 冠古绝今 Man Lou蛮楼Urban471k WordsOngoing Spiritual qi revival, mythology descends! Olympus, the gods of India, and deities from every heaven appear in the mortal world to reap their harvest. Whispers from the Old Ones crawl out of the abyss, and unspeakable horrors erode reality. Zhang Guangu, whose fate twists and turns and who endures countless tribulations, eventually discovers that he is the product of an ancient god's leader and the source of Earth's cultivation civilization fused together. He deduces the laws, dismantles divine a 12Reads—Score102Shelves

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    The number of readers is low because it's still a relatively new book; after all, for fantasy novels, a million words is the minimum. Investing now makes you an original shareholder—remember that! Don't skip chapters while reading this novel! Every seemingly pointless description at the beginning is foreshadowing later on.

22. 422 遇 How to Deal with Annoying Neighbors... 遇到扰人的邻居，就这样办…… Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban6k WordsCompleted This is how to deal with a troublesome neighbor... 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    My wife's lies

23. 423 团 Beloved by All: The Three-Year-Old Regent Wants to Retire 团宠：三岁摄政王想退休 Salty One Moment, Sweet the Next闲来咸去Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The lucky star Jiang Yueyao was reborn as the little princess of Prince Jing's manor, born with the ability to see the fortune surrounding others. Because of one remark from a holy monk, the newborn became the youngest regent in the history of the Qinglong Kingdom. Before she could even speak properly, the emperor was already carrying her to court, claiming that handling state affairs should start in infancy. Three years passed. The little girl got up earlier than the chickens and went to bed la 13.1kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    "Your Majesty, this humble subject has recently felt increasingly exhausted and powerless. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to retire... To my hometown." Inside the magnificent palace, a three-year-old girl with her hair in a bun knelt in the center of the hall, her voice sweet and innocent, yet her words were clear and articulate. The ministers listening had gone from initial shock to suppressed laughter, then numbness, and finally calm. Only the emperor remained as troubled as ever. He looked at the kneeling figure below and said helplessly, "Get up and speak. It's freezing cold; be careful not to hurt your knees." Jiang Yueyao obediently stood up, patting her dust-free skirt, striking a composed and dignified pose. However, at only three years old, no matter how composed she appeared, she still looked like a little brat trying to act like an adult, making her even more endearing. The emperor waited until she finished before asking, "Yueyue, why did you resign today?" Jiang Yueyao stirred the tassels hanging from her skirt and pouted, "It's too cold in winter, and I can't get up. I don't want to go to the morning court."

24. 424 玻 Glass Flame 玻璃焰 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Born bad x aloof campus belle, coercive romance // university campus] Li Xing was famous throughout Xijing University. Top scorer on the college entrance exam, beautiful, and poor. For someone like her, beauty wasn’t a blessing. It was a sin. Lou Chong was born at the very top of the social pyramid. A privileged family and a face to die for, but an absolute scumbag. These two people had nothing to do with each other, until one day they were seen inside Lou Chong’s Aston Martin, with Li Xing l 59.6kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
25. 425 被 Trapped in My Boss’s Office... 被困上司办公室后…… Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted After Getting Trapped in My Boss's Office... 509Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 426 楚 Who Can Recognize the Jade of Chu Mountain? 楚山之玉谁能识 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yong's household. Her mother did not suffer a difficult labor, but died suddenly after giving birth to her, and the girl was regarded as ill-omened. When she was ten, a female Daoist priest came to the estate to take her as an apprentice. She said that if the girl did not leave the household, her family would suffer a bloody disaster within five years. If she stayed away for five years, all would be well, and she could return to marry. Her fat 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is deeply oppressed by feudal ethics, sometimes feigning compliance but never truly suffering injustice. Skilled in martial arts, she often stands up for girls. She doesn't engage in female rivalry, has minor conflicts with her cousin, but their sisterly bond ultimately remains strong. When her father arranges her marriage to a man from a humble background who has achieved success, she is betrayed and fights vehemently to protect her property. She catches her husband cheating ruthlessly and decisively, ultimately securing a divorce. Finally, she goes to the border and becomes a female general.

27. 427 快 Quick Transmigration: The Max-Level Rebellious Daughter Is Still Being Filial to Her Elders Today 快穿：满级逆女今天也在孝顺长辈 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + family life + rebellious Host + a wayward daughter has her own rules for filial devotion + the System stays mostly in the background] Lin Guanfu is bound to a Filial Piety System. To recover her missing memories, she has to keep completing missions in small worlds, but every time she transmigrates, she ends up in the body of an unfilial daughter. Some of these daughters willingly make a deal, believing that starting over would not change their fate, while others are so cr 21.9kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves

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    The premise is novel and rare. The female protagonist is bound to a filial piety system, transmigrating into all sorts of unfilial daughters and developing her own unique set of rules for obedient daughters. It's both entertaining and hilarious! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

28. 428 穿 Transmigrated as the Villain's Mom, Spoiled by My Devoted Husband 穿成反派亲妈，被纯情老公宠爆了 Shu Zisu舒子苏Modern Romance486k WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + one-on-one sweet romance + married first, love later + satisfying revenge + martial-arts heroine + sweet, devoted child who adores his mother + shy, lovesick male lead] Jiang Tang transmigrated into the wrong book and became the villain's wicked mother. In the end, her reborn son tormented her to death. Luckily, her husband never came home, she didn't have to give birth to a child, and her black card had no limit. She could spend with one hand and care for a baby with the other. 10.5kReads9.1Score851Shelves

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    🥕"Madam, the young master has been standing in the corner for three hours." The huge villa's living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Jiang Tang groggily opened her eyes, then was blinded by the golden light on the wall and closed them again. She turned over and continued lying down. Her CEO-esque quirks led her to reply, "Oh, so did he admit his mistake?" Aunt Liu and the housekeeper wore expressions of 'I knew it!' The atmosphere was eerily silent. Jiang Tang rubbed her eyes, a blurry scene appearing before her, like a tiny ball of fluff floating by. She learned to ask herself, "What? Did he buy the corner?"

29. 429 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI The Melodious Sound of Night Rain夜雨声澜Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's pretty good. The system... Haha.

30. 430 神 Master of the Game 神操手 Qi Le Ge Lin麒了个麟Eastern Fantasy490k WordsOngoing After nine lives, can he escape his shackles? Can cultivating through code create a miracle? A seasoned spirit hunter starts out with a wronged spirit in tow and faces Hell-level difficulty from the start: Should he lie flat, or break free of his shackles? The One-Line Chasm, Soul-Eater Forest, the Inspection Team... The clues to extending his life point to the Guardian of the Abyss, locked away inside a ward. But when he risks his life to reach the Hall of Ten Thousand Clans, he discovers it is 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The imaginative fantasy is entertaining and won't make you stupid.

31. 431 念 Yearning, Yearning! 念念，念念！ A Piece of Candy in My Palm掌心有颗糖Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Extra Sweet + Campus + Wealthy Families + Entertainment Industry + Both Pure] On the day Xie Yanwen turned nineteen, he suddenly gained a daughter. The little girl sat in the police station and pointed at him, telling the officers pitifully, “He’s my dad.” Looking at the pitiful little girl, Xie Yanwen kept a blank face while screaming internally. How could he have a daughter only a year younger than him? But from then on, he had a little shadow following him everywhere. The girl was especially 5.1kReads9.1Score424Shelves

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    In their previous lives, they were 20 years apart. The female lead is reborn when the male lead is 19, and she immediately calls him "Dad," which he actually believes.

32. 432 被 After Being Offered to the Junior Minister of the Court of Justice, I Survive by Playing Dead 被献给大理寺少卿后我靠装死求生 Mountain Traces山踪14k WordsCompleted After Being Offered to the Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, I Survive by Playing Dead 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To save my life, I offered myself. He sneered: "Let your elder sister come." My elder sister refused to submit, even at the cost of her life, so he plundered the Liu family. But when I was sold to a sixty-year-old man as a concubine, he came knocking on my door in a scarlet robe.

33. 433 陛 Your Majesty, the Beauty in the Painting Has Escaped! 陛下，画卷里的美人逃了！ Reluctant to Let Go念念不舍Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (This is a story for female readers, female readers, female readers. Male readers, keep out!!) The wise and mighty Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty was a dashing man of twenty-five, yet his harem was completely empty. The entire court was frantic about their wise emperor’s lifelong happiness, coming up with new ways every day to get him to choose a consort. With no other choice, the emperor made a portrait of a beauty his empress, leaving everyone stunned. Su Qingli was a university student from 6.1kReads8.2Score576Shelves
34. 434 对 The Divorced Neighbor Across the Hall 对门的离异邻居 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted The Divorced Neighbor Across the Hall 1kReads—Score—Shelves
35. 435 圣 The Saint’s Feast 圣母的盛宴 Mountain Traces山踪13k WordsCompleted The Holy Mother's Feast 1Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 436 独 The Brooding Puppy Is Mine Alone 独宠阴郁小奶狗 Fragrant Plants草木香香Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female lead reborn] [Female lead is three years older] [Male lead finds healing] [Female lead spoils male lead] [Actress X esports player] Kindhearted, gentle angel of a heroine X gloomy, reclusive, aloof hero Her wealthy husband cheated on her, and scandalous rumors were everywhere. To get revenge, Xia Wanyue also started seeing a younger guy. He was handsome and cocky, quiet and rarely smiled. Xia Wanyue thought that was just his natural temperament, until he was hit by a car and died. Then s 33.3kReads9.0Score5.1kShelves
37. 437 穿 I Became the Wicked Female Lead in a Yandere Novel, Then Courted Death Until I Became a Saintess 穿成病娇文恶毒女配后，我作死成了圣女 Mountain Traces山踪8k WordsCompleted After Reincarnating as the Villainous Side Character in a Sickly-Sweet Romance, I Died Trying to Become a Saint 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 438 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.5kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves

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    It's absolutely amazing! This novel is incredibly popular on Tomato and Douyin (TikTok). The plot is fresh and captivating, and the interactions between the male and female leads are so sweet and engaging. Everyone should click to read it; you won't be able to stop!

39. 439 逃 Escape from Rose Island 逃离蔷薇岛 ClaudeModern Romance101k WordsCompleted One day, Qi Qianchun suddenly discovers that he’s living in a sweet romance novel. Unfortunately, he isn’t the male lead, and the person he loves is the wicked supporting woman who’s deeply in love with the male lead. The plot is about to reach the point where she exits the story. At last, Qi Qianchun finds her in a dessert shop in Nancheng. She stands alone at the counter, lost in thought. Unlike her usual flamboyant self, she’s wearing a mask that hides her face and holding a cane… Have you, l 2kReads9.0Score173Shelves

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    These are all quite niche and good. The first one is about a villainous female supporting character and a random passerby, it's really niche and good... The second and third ones are also stories from the female supporting character's perspective, they're all particularly good, that's all! [Thumbs up]

40. 440 血 Under the Blood Moon, the Ugly Girl Makes a Comeback 血月之下，丑女逆袭 Mountain Traces山踪14k WordsCompleted Under the Blood Moon, the Ugly Girl Makes a Comeback —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 441 第 After Being Stood Up for the Eighth Time, I Took the Hand of His Mortal Enemy 第八次被放鸽子，我牵了他死对头的手 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After being stood up for the eighth time, I took his nemesis’s hand. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Niche and lesser-known, but great books~

42. 442 古 The Daily Life of an Ancient Couple Making Money and Raising Kids 古代夫妻赚钱养娃日常 Zhuang Sheng Mi庄生迷Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted A local ancient couple's everyday struggle to save money and raise their child! The village's most beautiful embroiderer × a clever, capable accountant × their smart, well-behaved son! See how this family rises from humble farming roots and climbs the social ladder! The story of Chen Qiuyue and Zhao Huaiyu, a couple born and raised in ancient times, who work hard to save money and pay for their child's education after starting a family. They succeed in raising their child to excel, and their fa 7.4kReads8.6Score554Shelves

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    🎄🌅A niche but incredibly captivating book! Both the male and female leads are locals. The male lead works as an accountant in town, and the female lead is an embroiderer. They strive to raise their child and achieve upward social mobility from an ordinary farming family! No political intrigue, just a simple and peaceful life! Highly recommended! 😻😻😻

43. 443 恶 The Villainess's Script 恶毒女二的剧本 Yu Lili御梨梨Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends + The hero is unaware of his own feelings + The heroine falls in love after marriage] During a trip, Xu Chuning suddenly had a prophetic dream. In the future, because she kept targeting the reborn woman, her family would be destroyed and her right hand broken. The dream had felt all too real. For her family’s sake, this time she chose to give up the man she had loved for years and marry her childhood friend instead. 604Reads7.7Score102Shelves
44. 444 血 Kiss of Blood 血之吻 Mountain Traces山踪10k WordsCompleted Kiss of Blood —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 445 全 Before Going Under, I Posted Three Recordings for the Whole Internet to Hear 全麻前，我全网发了三段录音 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted Before going under general anesthesia, I posted three recordings online for the whole world to hear. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 446 团 The Three-Year-Old Darling of the Family: Powerful Figures Line Up to Spoil Her 团宠奶包三岁半：大佬们排队宠 Astonishing Beauty惊颜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Original title: The Beloved Three-Year-Old: The Big Shots Line Up to Dote on Her] [Breaking! Sweet and doting from beginning to end! A real three-year-old toddler!] On Ling Youhan's third birthday, her aloof billionaire CEO father came to the orphanage to find her. A whole line of luxury cars personally brought her home. From that day on, the little darling was on her way to the top. Little Hanhan lived in a super-luxurious castle, ate meals prepared by top chefs, and rode in a one-of-a-kind lu 4.7kReads9.3Score369Shelves

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    Niche yet delightful baby-themed novels 🍼 ① The domineering CEO, holding his little bundle of joy, closes the documents in front of him and casually announces, "Meeting adjourned." The baby blinks bewilderedly, mimicking his father's voice in a sweet, childlike voice, "Meeting adjourned~~~" ② The story begins with the protagonist already married and having a three-year-old adorable son. The male lead is incredibly gentle. A lighthearted and sweet story set in two wealthy families, featuring a competitive element!

47. 447 野 Wildly Entwined 野蛮缠绵 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted Also known as Wild and Unrelenting [Mutual first love + sweet romance + top-tier wealthy family + obsessive pursuit + foreign romance + cross-border love + size difference + blue-eyed foreign tycoon + sharp-tongued and flirtatious + redemption + a touch of groveling + no blood relation] In a foreign land, just as Wen Ran is falling into despair, a man saves her in the bloodiest way possible. But moments later, she is mistaken for a spy. With her eyes about to be gouged out and her skin peeled 74.3kReads9.3Score9.4kShelves

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    🌺🌺This is a romance novel featuring a powerful Southeast Asian businessman of mixed Eurasian and Asian descent, the male lead, who is 190cm tall and has connections in both the legal and illegal worlds. He appears gentle and refined, but is secretly a roguish and unruly individual. The female lead is a pampered young lady. Their first meeting is at the male lead's villa on a hillside. The naive female lead immediately calls him "bad uncle," terrifying the mercenaries surrounding him. In this lawless area, the male lead is the law; no one dares to joke with him like that, and even the slightest disrespect is met with execution. The female lead was brought by her grandfather to discuss business. The male lead gives her his ever-present golden Buddha amulet as a gift, which he places around her neck. After their marriage, the male lead is completely captivated by her tenderness. This tall, imposing man coaxes her, "My baby wife, be good..." He calls her "my baby wife," not "baby," but "my baby wife!"

48. 448 和 Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical631k WordsCompleted As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist 5.3kReads8.7Score407Shelves

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    A captivating historical biography, "Heshen: The Player of Power" [May good fortune come your way!][May good fortune come your way!][May good fortune come your way!]

49. 449 丧 The Depressed, Wicked, Sickly Villainess Gives Up 丧系恶毒病美人女配摆烂了 Lousy Idle Fish烂烂的闲鱼Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted 1v1. A sickly heroine who falls ill at the slightest provocation. The male lead supports her unconditionally. Neither the original male nor female lead is vilified. The heroine truly has little will to survive, so please proceed with caution if that bothers you. There are some showbiz elements, but not many. The male lead’s legs are fine; he won’t stay disabled, so don’t worry. Yun Nuan, who died after enduring a long illness, discovers that she has entered a book. In the story, she uses her su 9.6kReads9.3Score925Shelves
50. 450 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    Many readers are requesting its publication; its high quality goes without saying. [Learned something new]

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