Any Worthwhile Romance Novels with a Levelheaded Female Lead, Solid Logic, and No Naive Goody-Two-Shoes? 有没有女主三观正，不傻白甜，小说逻辑通畅的值得阅读的言情小说？

1. 801 爱 Love at the Turning Point 爱在逆袭时 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Couple pairing: Cheerful, determined sunflower VS cold, scheming, profit-minded man At 28, Shi Tong was out of work and out of love. Born into a humble family, she had worked hard to get through school and become an executive, and she'd even found a decent boyfriend. Then, overnight, her company went bankrupt and her boyfriend cheated on her with a rich girl. Down on her luck, she returned to her hometown for a high school reunion. There, Shi Tong struck up a conversation with Ji Ling, the camp 157Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! A thrilling and suspenseful story! A strong-willed female lead reorganizes the workplace and clashes with a domineering CEO. Fast-paced, immersive, logically sound, and incredibly satisfying! The clear-headed and assertive heroine routinely slaps her boss in the face. "Boss, I love pushing my luck!" A cheerful and strong-willed woman versus a cold-blooded, profit-driven CEO—a sweet and dramatic comeback! From ulterior motives to genuine attraction, to mutual attraction, to fighting side-by-side—powerful souls draw to each other, a fulfilling life, and the strong always prevail! Completed, highly recommended!

2. 802 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.3kReads8.4Score1kShelves

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   Both leads are strong! The male and female leads have mouths! It's really super good!!!

3. 803 终 A Lifelong Project 终生项目 Spring's Return最春归Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cozy everyday life + devoted affection + strong heroine and hero + happy ending] [A down-on-her-luck live-in tutor and her overbearing, devoted single-dad employer; older man, six-year age gap] Under the same roof, the live-in tutor and her domineering CEO employer share the cozy routine of a trial marriage. Xiang Wang is eager to shower her with tender care, but the goddess remains unwilling to entrust herself to him... So, alongside his many other projects, Lu Zerui takes on two more: first, 207Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book features a female protagonist with strong moral values ​​and good upbringing. Despite her many hardships, she remains clear-headed, resolute, independent, and self-reliant. She is thoughtful, opinionated, rational, insightful, and discerning. She doesn't allow herself to fall in love easily. She's not a naive, manipulative, or scheming type. She's not crazy, silly, spoiled, or seductive...

4. 804 少 Young Master! Young Master?? Young Master!!! 少爷！少爷？？少爷！！！ Meilong Little Iron Tower梅陇小铁塔Modern Romance65k WordsCompleted A preposterous encounter, and a journey of two hearts finding their way to each other! The contract blessed by the god of fate had already spelled it out: Instructions for Renting a Boyfriend: If your heart starts racing, there are no refunds. You accept all consequences! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Check out this book! It has very positive values, a mutual commitment, and a sweet but not bitter story—it seems to fit your requirements! But I don't know if you'll be able to get into it!

5. 805 听 Hearing of Li Yuqing 听闻礼予卿 Zhi Zinan枝子楠Modern Romance58k WordsOngoing “I came from the abyss, covered in filth, reaching toward the light. She was the only one who ever pulled me forward.” “Later, when she fell into the crowd, he rushed to catch her, battered and disheveled, with no thought but to keep her safe.” Until ninth grade, Qi Yuan never knew that Si Ruoli, her class monitor and friend, was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family. She never knew that behind his polished image as a brilliant student, he was despised by everyone. In ninth grade, Si Ruoli —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is fine, the bag is fine!!

6. 806 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score105Shelves

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   [Strong female lead, satisfying story + relentless revenge against villains] This is a game and a hunt with no turning back; losers are crushed to pieces, winners take everything! After crawling out of the coffin, Qin Mo takes every step with care, turning the tide against all odds, moving towards the center of power and the game, and dominating everyone!

7. 807 安 An Xiaoniao Reborn into the Criminal Investigation Division 安小鸟重生进刑侦部 A Big Sesame Seed一粒大芝麻吖Female-Channel Fanfiction489k WordsOngoing The rating has only just come in, so it will rise later. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story, and there’s no melodrama. I’ll do every case justice! [An Lingrong + strong female lead + criminal investigation + career-focused + reborn + self-redemption + no romance + female-led story] Transmigrating into the body of an actress who’s hated across the internet, An Lingrong faces an astronomical contract penalty and a flood of ridicule, then turns around and passes the civil service exam. No romance! 60Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   This is a no-CP (no romantic relationship) story.

8. 808 严 As Gentle as the Spring Breeze 严若春风 A Leaf from South Mountain南山一叶Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted This novel is complete! [Cold, Ascetic CEO VS Pure, Resilient Assistant] [Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Cunning] A secret crush that began with “a physical reaction,” and a clandestine romance pursued with utmost care. Yan Zheng, a trillion-yuan CEO, pressed forward at every turn, while his innocent assistant, Gu Ning, kept retreating, held back by gratitude and feelings of inferiority. As the pieces fell into place for a marriage alliance between wealthy families, and an elegant heiress clos 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Perfectly meets the requirements

9. 809 我 Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！ Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on any platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, doting with no limits] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation team, is unruly and wild. He hates being pestered more than anything and has no patience for comforting people. Yet after one mission, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was whispering: Would the girl get yelled into tears by Captain Zhou? She did cry, all 41.9kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves

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   These two books are absolutely amazing, incredibly good, and the male lead is so charming.

10. 810 巫 Rain Falls on Wushan: The Crane Returns 巫山有雨：鹤归 Liu Jiao琉焦Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + 1V2 + character growth + everyone's secret identities + ensemble of gods + sweet and heartbreaking moments + slow-paced, expansive worldbuilding + focus on the fall of an era] A female forensic doctor wakes up in the corpse of a man in the Great Wilderness, takes a two-faced little green tea as her master, and gets relentlessly pursued by a lovesick River God. From the start, she has no memories and no System. She plans to quietly help build up a primitive tribe, but 189Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    It's so satisfying to have no idiotic villains! All the characters' actions align with their stances and personalities. There are no contrived, cruel plots about wronged children, and the power struggles are all based on intelligence. The logical rigor of this story far surpasses 90% of fantasy novels! #LogicFansRejoice #NoIdioticVillains

11. 811 袅 Delicate and Enchanting 袅袅妖娆 Ying Xiang赢香Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Satisfying power fantasy + seductive troublemaker heroine + face-slapping and tormenting scoundrels + love at first sight based on looks + love grows over time + ten-year age gap] A beautiful, sweet-voiced heroine who plays the fool: a cunning, foxlike, black-lotus beauty. A hero who says one thing and means another: a strict, upright royal uncle who works as a school disciplinarian. Everyone knows Prince Ying, Huo Yin, is handsome and refined, with a face like an immortal's. But he never smile 9.2kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Come quick, come quick! I stumbled upon an amazing book!

12. 812 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.3kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The story of the marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of wealthy families, and their subsequent regretful departure, has circulated in Haicheng in various versions. The only verifiable detail is that he had a "white moonlight" (idealized love), and she had a childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In a marriage between equally powerful families, neither side was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked Zhan Nanpei, "You just divorced like that? Don't you regret it?" Zhan Nanpei, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, hands in his pockets, replied casually, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regret." He thought, having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was just a backup option. Later, at 10,000 meters, on a private jet. The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red and his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" *A female pilot hiding her heiress identity vs. The president of Yunting Airlines* Both from wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience (love after divorce), pregnant runaway, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a wife-chasing frenzy, extreme tug-of-war.

13. 813 尘 Dust and Clamor, Far from the Sea 尘嚣离海 Golden Meow Has No Home金喵不屋Modern Romance674k WordsOngoing [Tragic, beautiful top student ✖️ born-to-win owner of an extreme sports club] |Clever, independent beauty Chen Jing & youthful-looking, genius heartthrob Lin Jiaxiang| Love at first sight, happy ending, 1v1, equally matched, each other’s first love, very direct Road trip ➕ city life ➕ extreme sports competition, emotionally intelligent, sound values No drawn-out misunderstandings, and not just a fluffy romance Volume One: Love Across Borders [Complete] Surfing Volume Two: Extreme Sports Competi 254Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A straightforward, intelligent, and morally upright female lead—naturally charming! Highly recommended!

14. 814 重 Reborn and Losing My Mind for Money, but the CEO Loves My Madness 重生发癫只搞钱，霸总偏爱超癫狂 Er Lingzi二玲子Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted Jin Chan Chan, 35 years old, died a miserable death in her previous life because she was hopelessly love-struck. Now she's reborn on the day after the 2007 college entrance exams. She tears up her love letters and swears she'll focus on making money, not romance! On her first night reborn, she fills in as an emergency replacement, singing funeral songs all night and earning her first pot of gold. Next, she cashes in on the lottery, building up her second fortune! She seizes the opportunity of so 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is incredibly good! It's down-to-earth, not melodramatic, and not obsessed with romance. It's highly immersive and definitely a book that readers will love!! The female protagonist, Jin Chanchan, died tragically in her previous life because of her obsession with love, and is reborn in 2007 on the day after her college entrance exam. She tears up love letters and vows to only focus on making money, not on romance! The book features female characters helping each other, without competition or humiliation. The female protagonist is intelligent and resourceful, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging! It's all handwritten and completely original! It rejects the clichés of typical wish-fulfillment novels! It's fresh, trendy, and unique! High-energy and exhilarating from beginning to end, lighthearted, funny, and heartwarming! Readers who jump in will definitely not regret it! [OK][Rose][Firecracker][Fireworks]

15. 815 大 He Claimed He Wasn’t Up to It, but After Drinking, He Committed a Crime with a License 大佬说他不行，酒后却持证行凶 Yuan Qi原屺Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The score is rising fast now that the reviews are open! [Reunion after years apart / second male lead’s regret / powerful man goes mad with desire / aloof beauty forcibly claimed / love at first sight / stealing someone’s partner] Yan Jiang is reborn in her twin sister’s body. Only after being reborn does Yan Jiang learn that Fu Qujing, head of the Fu family, the man she humiliated during a matchmaking date all those years ago, became her brother-in-law, and is now the husband of the woman who 42Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Yan Jiang tried to escape, but Fu Qujing simply carried her home: "We're a legally married couple. Wherever you go, I'll go."

16. 816 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance607k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 294Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A female undercover agent with strong political intrigue. The story is thrilling, the writing style is realistic, the female protagonist is intelligent and has sound values, and the whole book is logically rigorous and intricately connected. Give it a try, you might be amazed.

17. 817 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves
18. 818 雪 Snowfields and Seaside City: A Female Cadre from the Sanmen Has Her Springtime Too 雪域与海城：三门女干部也有春天 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance921k WordsCompleted Su Man was on top from the start, beginning her career as a deputy section chief, only to plummet to rock bottom at breakneck speed. Her new boss sent her to a grassroots office, where she got a harsh lesson in the art of human relationships. On her journey back from rock bottom, she had the ever-present strategist Luo Ziqing by her side, offering advice and teaching her how the official world operates. She also had Ji Zizhou, a highly skilled career mentor who protected her from the open and hi 15.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The female protagonists in these three books are all quite inspiring.

19. 819 烽 Apricots Beneath the Flames of War 烽火栓杏 Witty and Clever妙语玲珑Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted The 1930s: a turbulent and unsettled era. The extraordinary story of a remarkable woman, who weaves her own spectacular life. Join the author as we open the door to that tumultuous age through a unique perspective. 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is highly intelligent, possesses positive values, and has excellent logical thinking skills!

20. 820 我 I Tore Up the Pregnancy Test, So Why Did the Unhinged Tycoon Turn Around and Cry? 我撕验孕单，疯批大佬转头哭什么 Teng Gu滕古Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Serene, Emotionally Detached Female PhD vs. Two-Faced, Sweet-Talking, Scheming CEO] [Marriage Before Love + Husband Chases Wife After Losing Her + Extreme Possessiveness + Unhinged Male Lead] He is the charming, free-spirited second son of the Xie family. She is a pharmaceutical sciences PhD devoted to research and uninterested in romance. A marriage certificate shatters her peace. Xie Cheng disrupts her serene life and unsettles her heart, becoming the number one subject of observation in Ta 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads in this book are both highly intelligent.

21. 821 男 The Man Next Door 男邻居 Cabbage白菜Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Qiao Mai, a country girl, endures a rough journey from her wedding and childbirth to miscarriage and divorce. Over the course of twelve years of marriage, the special sweetness of being each other’s “darling” fades amid her husband’s disrespect and inaction. Her affection is gradually extinguished by the havoc wreaked by her mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, until the marriage finally ends in divorce. The story begins with a man living downstairs listening to his neighbors having sex in th 79Reads9.5Score—Shelves
22. 822 爱 I Will Love You Forever 爱你天长地久 The Little Monkey Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的小猴子Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted Domineering CEO + smart and sweet heroine + reunion after years apart + sweet romance + groveling to win her back + powerful family connections. A lot of everyday life, with little scheming and much more sweetness. They broke up seven years ago after a family crisis. Seven years later, they met again at the airport. She was nestled in the arms of a tall, handsome man, smiling with blissful sweetness. She walked right past him without even looking his way. Then they crossed paths again at a busi 79Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

23. 823 热 A Sizzling New Wife 热辣新妻 lingyungzsModern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Her love rival is injured in a car accident, and she is the attending physician. With his marriage in ruins, she takes charge of the most distinguished man in S City and is tasked with curing him. In the treatment room, the man leans seductively close and whispers in her ear, “Doctor, have we met before?” “...” Sir, why are you flirting with me? One day, two little dumplings show up, and they look a lot like her. Yun Qing is thrown into chaos all over again. The man blocks her late one night, hi 34Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    These two are the first two that come to mind when talking about female leads with strong moral values.

24. 824 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 310.8kReads9.5Score42.4kShelves

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    This book is quite good, but it's still being serialized.

25. 825 闪 A Whirlwind Marriage: President Lu's Sweet and Tender Devotion to His Wife 闪婚情深：陆总宠妻甜蜜蜜 SpongeBob海绵宝宝Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Bai Luoyao was set up by her treacherous younger sister and thought she'd slept with a male escort. Little did she know he was actually a powerful tycoon. One agreement later, they were married in a whirlwind wedding. Afterward, Mrs. Lu's secret identities kept coming to light, leaving Mr. Lu amazed day after day. From then on, he pampered his wife endlessly! Lu Yizhou: “Honey, it's time for us to have a second child.” Bai Luoyao: “You have so many women on the side. Go ask them!” Lu Yizhou: “Ho 3.2kReads8.8Score417Shelves

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    This book is great, I recommend it to everyone!

26. 826 皇 The Empress's Dignity 皇后的品格 Like Jing, Like Weaving如婧如织Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Jingshu of the Wang family is to wed Prince Ning and become his princess consort. She is to accompany him to his fiefdom on a date to be determined. She knew all the Wang family’s daughters were pawns. “Even if I’m a pawn, I’ll be the most useful one at your side.” She maneuvered through countless complications, seeming to have no feelings at all. When enemy forces closed in on the city, she held the fiefdom and fought alongside its people, protecting the capital and securing a lifetime of 58Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This book... Is very good.

27. 827 小 The Little Fox and the Big Bad Wolf 小狐狸与大狼狗 Puff-Flavored Chocolate泡芙味的巧克力Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Cool, Popular Idol X Gentle, Overbearing CEO] [Sweet romance, mutual devotion, family-arranged marriage, everyday sweetness, sugary from start to finish] Su Ranxi fell in love with Ji Bai at first sight, while Ji Bai fell for Su Ranxi over time. Three years ago, they got engaged in a hurry and had no connection at all. Three years later, after spending time together, they began to fall for each other. “Ranran, I’ll always be faithful to you.” 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No clichés, just pure sincerity! A sweet, slice-of-life story. The plot is not exaggerated.

28. 828 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She's a chubby little foodie who loves to eat and works hard. Her parents always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who could eat as much as she could and wouldn't look down on her. After a long search and many twists and turns, she finally found the right man. No angst. 51.7kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves

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    The female lead isn't pretty; she relies entirely on her personal charm.

29. 829 添 President Tian, I'm a Single Mom 添总，我是个单亲妈妈 Mu Ziyu Qiao牧子羽樵Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted Rongyao Tian, the new CEO of Xiaocheng’s largest company, Yuefei Group, said just four words when he first met Lin Yuting: “Stay away from me!” But after interviewing her a second time, he fell in love at first sight. When he learned that Lin Yuting was a single mother, he tried to forget her, only to fall even deeper and love her more. He was determined to make her his, no matter what it took. Every day, his love for her surpassed the day before, yet tomorrow was never guaranteed. 32Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The characters are all written with great care, and their values ​​are extremely positive. Enjoy reading! [Laughs]

30. 830 玫 Roses and Pines 玫瑰与松 Tahitian Newbie塔希提岛小萌新Modern Romance256k WordsOngoing Synopsis: Growing up in a family that favors boys over girls, Ji Chenmei has heard one phrase more than any other: "An older sister should give way to her little brother." She has seen through their favoritism so many times that she has grown numb to it. But after the college entrance exam, her father decides she won't continue her education. Instead, he plans to marry her off to the simple-minded son of Aunt Zhou from the neighboring village, then use the bride price and her scholarship money t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is smart and decisive, and the male lead is no less so. It's a very new kind of romantic relationship, and the male lead is a pure lover.

31. 831 再 Make Me Fall for You Again 再予你心醉 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Faithful and Strong | The Runaway Princess Returns | Newlyweds, Then Amnesia | Sweet, Playful Battles | Rekindled Love] [Couple: Heroine | A seemingly sweet and gentle princess with a proud, unyielding heart & Hero | An aloof, prestigious-family “old-school gentleman” who later transforms into a roguish, flirtatious devil] [Oh no! Her love-struck husband has amnesia, and now a cocky, roguish tycoon is here] Yan Sui was once a princess of Beijing’s elite. At seventeen, she left h 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The plot is captivating! A gem of a romance + business battle story! Highly intelligent, with a fresh and unconventional plot—both characters are strong and pure, secretly in love but unaware of each other's feelings… intense romance, many plot twists, and a great read! Exciting business battles, a top-tier wealthy family romance—a battle of wits and courage, sweet and suspenseful—a must-read!

32. 832 民 A Letter Arrives from the Republic of China Era 民国来信了 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance29k WordsCompleted A modern female student transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes a maid in a prince’s manor. Using a modern mindset, she solves the manor’s business troubles and deals with bandit kidnappings. In the end, she and the young master fall in love and live happily ever after. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books feature intelligent, hardworking female protagonists with positive values who find love.

33. 833 哈 Ha! I’ve Become a Pretty Boy! 哈！我成了小白脸！ Wang Fusheng王富生Urban583k WordsCompleted A lighthearted single-love-interest story, focused mainly on everyday urban life, with saving the world on the side. On the eve of her wedding, Huo Siyun, head of the Huo family, was in a car accident. The hospital declared that she would be disabled for life. Her father and younger stepsister fought to seize control of the company, while her fiancé was switched at the last minute from the eldest son of the Ren family to its illegitimate son. Her disability could not defeat her, and the arranged 1.1kReads9.0Score105Shelves

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    The female lead isn't a naive or simplistic character; she has strong moral values. It's a good watch.

34. 834 星 The Stars Run Away with the Moon 星星背着月亮跑 Huan Huan Ya奂奂牙Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted Also known as My Idol and I Are in a Pure Love Story [One-on-one romance, both leads are pure and devoted, true-love advocate, a little angst with a sweet ending, no tragic ending] [A top student who enters a prestigious performing arts school for love x a pure-hearted, blank-slate top-tier star who excels at both singing and dancing] Without a heroine’s halo or the good fortune of transmigrating, Cheng Ruonan is just an ordinary fan. Her love and dreams, her struggles and pain, may be everythin 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    It's here! A classic, old-school romance! Sweet and heartwarming, the female lead is a hardworking dreamer who bravely ventures into the entertainment industry, while the male lead's idol career experiences ups and downs. It's sweet with a touch of angst, but not a tragic ending! It's been so long since I've seen this type of novel on Tomato (a Chinese online novel platform). The rating is currently low due to a small number of readers, but those who have read it have given it five stars!! Completed at 300,000 words, perfect for binge-reading!

35. 835 程 Assistant Cheng, Are You Going to Marry Me or Not? 程助，你到底嫁不嫁 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted The heroine is the hero’s secretary. She’s a strong, independent woman. The hero is a looks-and-voice enthusiast, a faux playboy, a rich second-generation heir, and a cunning schemer. The heroine comes from an ordinary family and has an ordinary appearance, but her voice is exceptionally beautiful. It’s the kind of voice that makes both men and women look up in surprise when she speaks. The heroine used to be hopelessly love-struck, but eventually she came to her senses. Through her own hard wor 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended!

36. 836 不 Impossible! My Arrogant Husband Is Actually the Big Bad 不可能！傲娇夫君竟是大反派 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance833k WordsOngoing [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Daughter of a Cultivation Clan × Proud Young Master of the Demon Clan] Jiang Zhitang is the pampered, spoiled daughter of a prominent cultivation family. Liu Xiaoman is destined to become the demon clan’s commander. The first cultivation family he will wipe out is Jiang Zhitang’s. When they first meet, Jiang Zhitang has no idea that this boy, with a smile on his lips and delicate features, is the story’s greatest villain. After she falls for him, Liu Xiaoman smile 912Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a spoiled and willful young lady from the cultivation world, who has never cared about cultivation despite her exceptional talent and low spiritual power. Dissatisfied with an arranged marriage, she angrily runs away. However, her sheltered life is nearly ruined when she first encounters a demon race; she's almost captured and tortured. Fortunately, she meets a young man with remarkable cultivation, who saves her from imminent danger. She falls in love at first sight. But who would have thought that this handsome young man with a smiling face is also a demon? And the future leader who will lead a horde of demons to destroy the cultivation world?

37. 837 我 The Villain and I Pretend to Be Deeply in Love 我和反派互演深情 Year After Year, No Fish年年不吃鱼Modern Romance635k WordsCompleted Lu Yao, who is suffering from late-stage brain cancer, is summoned by another version of herself from a different world. They switch bodies, and she becomes an esper with a treasure in her heart, hunted by others. Along with regaining her health, she also gets a baby who turns into a poisonous little skeleton whenever it cries, and a husband in name only who seems gentle but is actually a scumbag and a pervert. To survive, Lu Yao makes a move against her husband. Just as she watches him die with 4.7kReads8.9Score714Shelves

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    The female lead is definitely not a naive and innocent character; she's independent, has her own thoughts, and is incredibly good. The only downside is that it's still being serialized.

38. 838 劝 Persuading Ghosts to Become Immortals 劝鬼去成仙 Eternal Eight Wastes千古八荒Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Why be a perfectly good immortal when you can choose to become a “ghost” instead! Qing Luo was sent by the Heavenly Emperor to train in the Underworld, where she was given a special mission: persuade nine ghosts burdened by deep obsessions to ascend to immortality. Each had a story from their life, trapped by love or weighed down by hatred, unable to resolve the knot in their hearts and wandering between the worlds of the living and the dead. The immortal Qing Luo entered the Underworld and list 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is intelligent, doesn't compete with other women, and dares to think and act.

39. 839 摘 Picking Sweetness 摘甜 Autumn Peach Heart秋桃心儿Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted Urology “plumber” × intern doctor * Yue Qi first met Luo Jingbei at the hospital at two in the morning. He was strikingly handsome, with a refined, comforting face that still held an imposing, heroic air. A chunky platinum chain peeked out at the base of his neck, hinting at his wild, unconstrained nature. She worried that a doctor like him might be... “Not very capable.” Who could have guessed he was a doctor with outstanding ethics and superb skills, a bona fide prodigy? * When Luo Jingbei fir 106Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Female intern doctor [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

40. 840 重 Reborn, Make Way for the Princess 重生，郡主驾到统统闪开 Spring's Messenger寄春君Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ming Zi was a princess of noble rank, yet everyone in the capital said she was ill-mannered and vulgar. Her stepsister, a sweet-faced schemer, stole her fiancé and made her the laughingstock of the entire city. Even her cold, indifferent father took her stepsister’s side! Only at the very end did she learn that her mother hadn’t died in an accident: her stepmother had killed her. Sadly, Ming Zi herself was also poisoned to death by her stepsister. Reborn, Ming Zi vowed to t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    YYDS!!! In her past life, the female lead was murdered by her stepsister, who also stole her fiancé, and her cold-hearted father sided with her stepsister!! Reborn, watch as the female lead tears apart the scheming woman, kicks the scumbag, and incidentally kills her scumbag father! And she'll also make the perverted man childless!!

41. 841 穿 I Became the Lovestruck Husband's Darling 穿成病娇相公掌中欢 Three Demons三妖Ancient Romance979k WordsCompleted Song Qingyue died, but when she opened her eyes, she had become the second daughter of the Song family: her mother was dead, her brother exiled, and after failing to seduce Prince Ning, she had been thrown out of the prime minister's residence. Hounded by everyone, she'd jumped into a river to end her life. In front of her, her reborn stepsister watched her like a hawk; behind her, a crippled young prince glared at her with sinister intent, ready to kill her at any moment. Shaking with fear, Son 661Reads8.5Score106Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly intelligent and has a super high IQ; she does the things we viewers want to do, without making us anxious or frustrated.

42. 842 换 After Gaining the Powers of Death, I Awoke in the Interstellar Future 换取死神能力后，苏醒在星际未来 Twin Oranges双生橙子Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Immortal girl X eminent scholar of the interstellar age] I once encountered the gods of death and calamity. In exchange for never being loved, I gained eternal life. I bring natural disasters, disease, misfortune, and suffering. I once thought those were things other people had to endure, and had nothing to do with me. Blessed by fate, Yu Xi gained the power of immortality. She lived through the end of an era, from a civilized society to the collapse of order. After her heart had died, she was 51Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a sweet interstellar romance novel where the female lead has strong moral values ​​and isn't a naive or simplistic character.

43. 843 千 A Heiress's Revenge: Reborn, I Date a Tycoon by the Book 千金复仇，重生后和财阀依法恋爱 Become a Demon in the Next Life来世为妖Modern Romance197k WordsOngoing The youngest daughter of a wealthy family: incredibly sweet and satisfying! Reborn for revenge + marriage first, love later + he pursues her + playing dumb to catch the enemy off guard His wife had only just died, and the scumbag was already throwing a party on a yacht with swimsuit models in his arms! She swears to take back everything belonging to the Zhu family, ruin her scumbag husband's reputation, and send him to prison. The only grandson of the Ling family is haunted by a curse that means —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! The male lead isn't a typical domineering CEO; Mr. Ling is a brainless doting husband! Because he's her childhood sweetheart! It's a super sweet revenge story! The female lead is a wealthy heiress who was murdered by her husband, who stole her family fortune. She's reborn and seeks revenge. There's a submissive male lead, a scheming cousin, and a snobbish aunt who get their revenge—it's satisfying to see them all slapped in the face! Plus, the romance is super sweet, the dialogue is intense, the leads are great at flirting, and the lines are hilarious.

44. 844 奶 That Flirty Puppy-Dog Younger Brother 奶狗弟弟那么撩 Bai Wushan白无善Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Anna, the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, gets betrayed by the man chosen for her in a business marriage. Decisive and ruthless, she hands a room key to Gu Huaian as he passes by, right in front of the scumbag. “Hey, are you single?” “I’ve been single my whole life, sis!” “Want to hook up?” “Sure!” Gu Huaian thinks she's a seasoned queen of the nightlife, but who could have guessed she's a total novice who needs a drink to work up her courage? Anna thinks he's a wayward little playboy, but 67Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This book absolutely has to be on the list!! A younger, seemingly harmless but actually cunning man pretends to be weak while secretly pursuing his wife. (His true identity will be revealed later, leading to a major social disaster.)

45. 845 折 Breaking Off a Jade Branch 折琼枝 Shi Xue Sheng时雪笙Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [University campus + Love at first sight + Sweet and flirty, both inexperienced in love + A touch of ensemble cast + HE] [Tsundere, secretly passionate campus heartthrob vs. Quiet, reserved good girl] Lu Shiyu, the bar owner and singer as well as Peking University’s campus heartthrob, fell in love at first sight with Lin Ruochu, a cool, melancholic sweetheart studying fashion design at Tsinghua University, and pursued her relentlessly. This is a story of the two growing together. The book is de 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very refreshing, with a subtle sweetness, and it tells a story in a gentle, flowing way.

46. 846 被 After My Boyfriend Cheated on Me, I Married the Richest Man in the Country 被渣男劈腿后，我嫁给了全国首富 Qi Ranran Ya柒冉冉吖Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted Long-planned scheme + secret crush comes true + wife-chasing crematorium, heroine never looks back + second male lead rises to the top + capital's heir apparent + both leads are each other's only partners Everyone in Jingbei knew that Lu Xiu'en had a ridiculously ugly girlfriend, Xia Liqian, who had followed him around for four years without complaint. Everyone thought they would stay together forever, and even Xia Liqian believed it. Until she saw Lu Xiu'en getting intimately involved with her 132Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    It's super good-looking, the pacing is incredibly fast, it starts by slapping the ex in the face, and then they get married. [Drooling emojis]

47. 847 拒 I Refuse to Marry into a Wealthy Family. I'll Take My Child and Marry a Country Man 拒入豪门，我带娃嫁给乡下人 I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted An IT engineer from a small town studies hard, works diligently, turns down a wealthy family’s marriage proposal, and goes abroad to study. Even after unexpectedly becoming a single mother, she never stops growing. She makes a dazzling transformation into an investment banking star… The only thing that drives her crazy is the child’s father, a young man from a small town who’s two years younger than her. He pursues her relentlessly, but what can she do? Love isn’t something you can achieve just 910Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    The male lead is a country bumpkin who becomes a rising star in the internet industry. He almost cheated on himself while trying to take his company public... Of course, it was only almost. After all, the female lead isn't a pushover and doesn't have any desire to be a gold digger (her values ​​are too upright). The two couldn't work together to make their way in the financial world, and in the end, they still live a warm and cozy life with their son and daughter!

48. 848 穿 I Got Promoted After I Transmigrated 穿越后我升职了 Golden Kumquat金桔橘Ancient Romance337k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + fictional setting + lighthearted + comedy + two strong leads + love that grows over time] Overnight, she transmigrates and becomes Su Runiang, the eldest daughter of the General's household. Under this secret identity, she transforms step by step. When she leaves, she's just that one daughter from the General's household people talk about. When she returns, she's an honored Vice Minister of Works. She rises through the ranks and makes a fortune by creating and inventing things, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a time-travel/alternate universe story where the female lead is smart and decisive, rising through the ranks and making money on her own without relying on others. It features two strong, virtuous female leads, no angst, a light writing style, and no misunderstandings or love triangles. Supporting characters either have their own romantic partners or none at all; they don't interfere in the relationship but only help each other out.

49. 849 余 Embraced in the Afterglow 余辉相拥 Meng Jiuxi梦九夕Modern Romance292k WordsOngoing [Wealthy families + strong heroine + strong hero] M Country is divided among three major powers: Sunan, Jiangbei, and Zhenxi. She is the notorious little princess of Sunan, a wild troublemaker. Her family introduced her to the young master of Jiangbei. They were perfectly matched and could have joined forces, but family feuds forced them apart. When they meet again on a cruise ship, he is a dignified, self-controlled business tycoon, while she is a stunning former star who has left the entertain 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet romance novel, with normal male and female protagonists.

50. 850 落 The Cherished Child in Decline 落魄宠儿 Jiangnan Impostor江南假人Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted (Wealthy families + revenge + obsessive male lead who dotes only on her + clever, patient heroine + some angst + happy ending) Xiang Tianshuo and Gu Yin first met because Gu Yin had arranged it. That night, he gripped her throat so hard he nearly killed her. And she made it perfectly clear to him: she wanted to latch onto him. Later, Young Master Xiang had a new mute darling. He nearly bloodied a banquet for her, and was even willing to endure punishment on her behalf. Then, not long after this 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is perfect! It's logical, well-written, and both the male and female leads are intelligent; it's not just a simple romance.

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