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. 201 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 49.6kReads8.9Score3.9kShelves
2. 202 我 Captain Tan and I Ran Toward Each Other 我与谭队长双向奔赴 Dreamlike Moon梦如月Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted Original title: Love at First Sight, Love Returned [Beautiful, captivating high school English teacher Xia Yan x wealthy, handsome criminal police captain Tan Zhengdong] [Modern romance + love at first sight + mutual devotion] Xia Yan had always longed for a love that went both ways. At a blind date she had only agreed to out of politeness, she fell for the dashing criminal police captain Tan Zhengdong at first sight. Their relationship quickly grew closer, and they began a sweet, inseparable ro 8.5kReads9.2Score911Shelves
3. 203 冬 Snow in Winter, Flowers in Spring 冬有雪，春有花 Zhu Weiyu朱维玉Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted When Nan Xiu was fourteen, her father told her, “Be good, don't cry. Smile. When you do, you look like a little fairy from another world.” When she was twenty, her older brother told her, “Be good, don't cry. Find a good man. He'll take good care of you.” At twenty-two, Nan Xiu rode her little electric scooter back and forth between school and her mentor's shop, smiling sweetly as she called out, “Old Liu, I've finished today's tasks!” At twenty-four, Song Shimo told Nan Xiu, “I'll love you for 124Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads have impeccable values, as do all the supporting characters, and they are all intelligent and quick-witted. The writing is humorous and witty, the characters are well-developed, and the details are well-described. The female lead is a cute, smart, and strong seamstress! The male lead is a very intelligent man who resigned from his government job to start a business with his friend. His pursuit of the female lead is full of sweet and romantic moments. Please read carefully; you'll find yourself smiling involuntarily!

4. 204 领 She Was Jilted on Their Wedding Registration Day, So She Remarried into a Powerful Family with Her Child 领证当天被悔婚，她带崽改嫁豪门 Wu Yixing舞奕星Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day they’re supposed to register their marriage, his mistress calls arrogantly: “I’m carrying a boy. Beichen isn’t coming to register with you!” She turns around at once, abandons the scumbag, and takes her daughter to marry a handsome man at the same Civil Affairs Bureau, where he’s also in desperate need of a marriage certificate. Lin Chuxia initially thinks Jiang Mohan is just an ordinary pediatric doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. To her surprise, he is the heir to the provincia 9.5kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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   This book is finished. The female lead has no hidden identity, isn't flashy, and is down-to-earth. The baby isn't a genius either, but a very realistic child with flaws and strengths; he can be naughty, but he can also be adorable. The male lead is only warm towards the female lead and the baby. He's a doctor but has a domineering personality; he's family-oriented, good at making money, and quick to resolve misunderstandings.

5. 205 万 A Wedding with a One-in-Ten-Thousand Chance 万分之一概率的婚礼 The Not-So-Cool Moon不太酷的月亮Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted An Yushu never imagined she would get married one day, much less that an ordinary employee like her would marry a CEO, and not just any CEO, but the head of the Xiao Group. Xiao Yechen never imagined he would get married either, much less to an ordinary employee, especially one who had absolutely no desire to marry him. Neither An Yushu nor Xiao Yechen had ever expected to get married. They each had their own reasons for wanting to stay single, and marriage had never been part of their plans. So 680Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   This book is like a cup of tea at just the right temperature; it is elegant at first taste, sweet in the aftertaste, and warms you from the tip of your tongue to the bottom of your heart.

6. 206 死 Three Years After Faking My Death, My One True Love Is Married 死遁三年，白月光已婚 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads have no past romantic entanglements + powerful family background + age gap + intense romantic tension][On-location weather reporter ✖️ powerful man in government] Because she loves the wilderness and the wind, Lu Jinqiu stands in the middle of a typhoon, clinging to the principle, “Life is nothing but scallions, ginger, and garlic. Be a little scallion-smart, ginger up a little, and if all else fails, garlic it.” And so, muddling through, she spends three 354Reads—Score108Shelves

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   Both characters possess strong moral values. The male lead is capable, excelling in both his career and love life; the female lead is equally capable, daring to speak out against injustice, intelligent, and self-aware.

7. 207 向 Xiang Beixun 向北浔 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Secret crush becomes love + reunion after years apart + a partner who guides her + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Government-sector client ✖️ female cost estimator at a construction company] “If you can do the job, do it. If you can’t, we’ll find someone else!” Lu Tingxi never expected to see Jiang Xun again. When he does, her project manager is scolding her until she looks like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. “When one door closes, another opens. If the south is dark, 521Reads—Score108Shelves
8. 208 顶 The Ultimate Long Game 顶级蓄谋 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Female growth + mature adults + long-laid plans + both virgins + guiding lover + workplace romance and marriage] Gu Wangshu had barely finalized her divorce when Cheng Tianyue kissed her. “Cheng Tianyue, is it? I’ll just pretend a dog slobbered on me!” She thought he was an adversary she’d never see again, only to somehow end up working for him as his client. He wholeheartedly supported her, protected her, and loved her. He told her, “Cherry, don’t turn down new experiences in life. Be brave an 64Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 佣 The Mercenary Boss Dotes on His Clear-Eyed, Sweetheart 佣兵大佬甜宠清醒小娇软 City on the Left Bank左岸之城Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted The ratings are low because the book has only just come out, so please feel free to give it a try! A heads-up: Lu is his surname, and doting on the heroine is his destiny! The male lead is always chaste. The few women mentioned early on are only part of his act to make his rivals think he has a weakness for women. Nothing happens between them. A man with an obvious weakness is easier to let your guard down around, so if that bothers you, this may not be for you! [A deranged underworld kingpin X 1.3kReads8.8Score106Shelves

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   Highly recommend this book! The romance between the male and female leads is incredibly sweet! A powerful Southeast Asian arms dealer and tycoon versus a highly intelligent Chinese female doctor! Their first encounter was a chance meeting in an ancient town years ago, and from then on, the male lead harbored feelings for her. Years later, when the female lead appears before him in a different outfit, neither of them recognizes the other! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

10. 210 何 When Will I See Lin Shen? 何时见林深 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted [Radiant university lecturer × aloof tech mogul] [Reunion after years apart from the start + campus romance + rekindled love + both devoted to each other + romantic tension] "All right, then." Just two words, and Lin Shen and Shi Jianqing’s love was sealed away for years. Lin Shen never expected to run into Shi Jianqing again at the university sports meet. He was a high-profile company CEO, while she was an ordinary university lecturer. Somehow, he ended up becoming her "benefactor." Time had do 92Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 联 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine, but My Career Comes First 联姻无妨，事业为王 He Wu贺珸Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Business Marriage + Married First, Love Later + Equally Matched + One-Sided Love + 1v1, Both Pure] A calm, sharp-minded career woman CEO vs. a scheming, devoted tycoon with a surprising side After an upheaval, Xu Yiyao is transferred back to a headquarters beset by internal and external troubles. The deal they had already agreed on now comes with an extra condition? “I want you to marry me.” “Fine. I accept.” Xu Yiyao can’t marry whoever she wants. Her marriage has to benefit her family, so an 772Reads—Score101Shelves

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    In this book, the female lead has strong moral values, is intelligent and capable, and isn't a character who grows through life; she had already matured before meeting the male lead. Their relationship is equal, and she's a true CEO, not the kind where she's constantly being harassed by shareholders and then the male lead comes to the rescue. [Cool]

12. 212 我 I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】 Little Red-Crisp Hands红酥小手Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast 43.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves

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    This book is a rebirth novel, a fast-paced, system-based, and campus romance. Synopsis: The female protagonist was originally a socially awkward person. Because of a system, she is reborn and, in order to earn life points, she goes out on the streets to criticize those who worship foreign things, promote environmental protection, and celebrate Chinese history… Crucially, there's no male lead! It's not a naive or overly sweet story either. I highly recommend this book; it's the first book review I've given in nearly two years. Go for it, everyone!

13. 213 跟 After I Divorced Her, My Ex-Wife Went Crazy with Regret 跟我离婚后，前妻后悔疯了 Quan Xin荃昕10k WordsCompleted After Divorcing Me, My Ex-Wife Went Crazy with Regret 484Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 我 I Kissed the Blossoms in Paris 我在巴黎吻过繁花 Xi Xi Dong Dong西西东东Anime Fanfiction182k WordsCompleted [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance + Cross-Cultural Love + Reunion After Years Apart] Gentle, adorable heroine vs. scheming, sharp-tongued hero. A new contemporary romance from popular Jinjiang author Xixi Dongdong! After a long run of bad luck, Cheng Xiwei finally catches a break and finds a job that lets her trade work for a place to stay. But it turns out there’s another freeloader in the house: a debt-collecting nightmare! And so begins their noisy life under one roof. Cheng Xiwei follows her 2.3kReads9.5Score323Shelves

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    The same author's works are all well-written, with rich plots and morally sound characters, making them well worth reading!

15. 215 离 On the Day of My Divorce, I Ran Into My First Love, Who Fled from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 离婚当天，意外撞见逃婚五年的初恋情人 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted On the Day of My Divorce, I Accidentally Run Into the First Love Who Ran Away from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 462Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves

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    Tales of the Underworld

17. 217 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.6kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    [Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue] **Highlight:** No villains with low intelligence; everyone is cunning and cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, went blind and used forbidden techniques to save her scumbag husband, exhausting her life force. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

18. 218 洞 On Our Wedding Night, He Was Called Away by a Phone Call 洞房花烛夜，他被一个电话叫走 Mu Qingyou慕清幽Modern Romance609k WordsCompleted [Reborn, 1v1, both leads devoted only to each other: fierce heroine x restrained, long-suffering hero] When Mu Silian opened her eyes again, she was back on the day of her wedding to Chu Qingwang. On their wedding night, he was called away by a phone call. He never came home, and she spent the whole night alone. She wasn’t angry or upset. She no longer cared about this man. Whoever wanted him could have him! She turned around and hired a hundred college guys. Later, she put a sign on her bedroom 6.4kReads7.3Score223Shelves

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    This one is already finished.

19. 219 她 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6.3kReads9.2Score754Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book has sound values, is intelligent, articulate, and ambitious. The story is logically clear and reasonable. She has two relationships and eventually marries a local diamond tycoon. I don't know if this belongs to the romance novel genre, but the plot is quite novel, unlike those familiar cliché novels.

20. 220 向 To Zhouzhou 向周舟 Yu Yezao俞叶早Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Gentle, composed top student VS warm, devoted tech expert] Some people are like rainbows: you only know they exist once you meet them. After a family upheaval, Zhou Zhou ends her overseas posting and returns to City H. The news reaches Cheng Yanran, now a partner at a high-tech company. After several sleepless nights, Cheng decides to take a chance and adds her on WeChat, using selling a car as an excuse! A decade-long unrequited love finally bears fruit in a story t 14.8kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves
21. 221 明 Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You! 明天，我依然爱你！ Silly Chrysanthemum笨笨菊Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Shui Qingru is a bright, clever country girl with an ordinary face. Qin Ruxu is a handsome, wealthy young man. They meet again after four years apart, but by then Shui Qingru has two children, and Qin Ruxu is married. Qin Ruxu cries, “Xiaoru, everyone’s picking on me. Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” Shui Qingru replies helplessly, “Back then, your mother and your fiancée drove me out, and I didn’t cry. Have a little backbone!” 1.7kReads—Score104Shelves

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    The story is full of positive values, the female lead is intelligent and cheerful, and it's funny and lighthearted!

22. 222 青 Childhood Friend Conquest Handbook 青梅攻略手册 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [College Romance + Devoted Childhood-Friend Hero × Spoiled Childhood-Friend Heroine] Since they were children, Sheng Xunian has been Jiang Yinuan’s loyal little follower. Though he seems gentle on the surface, he always does whatever she says. That is, until they get to college and end up dying of embarrassment at the police station over an uncensored Japanese video. Jiang Yinuan: Oh? This guy looks harmless, but he’s been hiding a naughty side? Sheng Xunian: I acted sweet to win over your paren 1.1kReads6.4Score101Shelves

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    The female lead has a very strong moral compass and is incredibly proactive!! She can easily shut down a manipulative woman, and when her takeout is stolen, she'll dig three feet into the ground at school to find the thief. She's brave and resourceful! [Crying][crying]

23. 223 我 I Just Want to Collect Rent in Peace 我只想安心收租 Green Wax绿蜡Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Love that grows over time + lighthearted + wealthy families] She gave him every bit of care and attention, only to get a cold shoulder in return. Gao Lin: I quit! With the forty or fifty small shops she got from her ex, Gao Lin settles into a lovely little life collecting rent, becoming something of a wealthy woman herself. Then one day, a new man appears in her life. He has his eye on her little shops, sometimes treating her with great concern, sometimes keeping her at arm’s length. Gao Lin ha 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At 20, she had been with her ex for five years, believing him to be her Mr. Right. It turned out she was just a passerby in his life. Since she couldn't have love, she decided to compensate with money. Three years after the breakup, she settled into a comfortable life collecting rent. One day, a man came along who took a liking to her shop, showing her great concern. He was from her ex's circle.

24. 224 他 They’re All Awful, but I’m Going to Be Just Fine 他们都很坏，我要好好的 Dawn Wind Chime晓风铃Modern Romance98k WordsCompleted After my mother died, I felt a kinship with the son of my father’s mistress. Because of our scumbag dad, who made a living by cheating women out of their money and affection, we became orphans while we were still little. How will we face such misfortune in a complicated world? What kind of people will we become? [A story for those of us who keep striving, for youth, and for love, friendship, and ambition. Two people find redemption in each other and learn to live toward the light.] The best r 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 老 My Husband Cheated, and a Man Said He’d Loved Me for Ten Thousand Years 老公出轨，有个男人说爱我一万年 Dawn Wind Chime晓风铃Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted (May every scumbag and mistress end up dead, eating shit, eating maggots, in jail, or disfigured. You can't afford to go easy on people like that…) The heroine, Xiang Zhenzhu, is 29 and loves her husband Zheng Hao with all her heart, working herself to the bone for his family! Little does she know that for the past seven years, her husband and mother-in-law have treated her like a servant, while her husband has been a serial cheater. When she finally decides to divorce him, she discovers t 28Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 霓 A Rainbow of Silks Before the Palace Gate 霓裳惊阙 The Owner of Wood Machine Dog木机狗的主人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Political intrigue + romance + strong female lead This is a slow-burn story, an extremely slow burn!!! If you like fresh, lighthearted jianghu adventures, start with Volume One. If you like the twists and turns of court politics, start with Volume Two. If you like domineering emperor + haughty consort + substitute romance, start with Volume Three. If you like an unconventional succession struggle, start with Volume Four. Everything else is in Volume Five. The story takes place in a fictional Eas 69Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is not just about love, but also about the pursuit of "self." In the torrent of fate, they struggle, awaken, and fight, ultimately reclaiming the right to define their own lives, shining brightly.

27. 227 阎 The King of Hell’s Devotion: Meng Po’s Quest to Win Her Husband 阎王溺爱：孟婆追夫记 Stormy Pear Blossom Porridge暴雨梨花粥Ancient Romance937k WordsCompleted Meng Qiqi has spent thousands of years brewing soup in the underworld. Famous throughout the Three Realms for her violent, stunning beauty, she makes both the living and the dead tremble at the sound of her name. One day, a young immortal under the Matchmaker comes down to the mortal realm to gain experience. After she pins him down, makes him drink a bellyful of Meng Po soup, and tosses him off the Bridge of Helplessness, the Matchmaker holds a grudge against her. He ties her red thread to Shen 269Reads8.5Score105Shelves

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    I just finished reading "The Best Lyricist," and it truly deserves its 9.9 Rating. It's the only book I've ever read with a 9.9 Rating—highly recommended!! The other three are my three favorite female protagonists on my bookshelf! They're the kind of books I wouldn't want to remove!

28. 228 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.3kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
29. 229 魅 The Enchantress Who Bewitched the World 魅姬惑天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Xiao, regent of the Yan Dynasty. Yu Ge, a peerless dancer. He used her as a pawn to win over the powerful, climb to the heights of power, and marry the treacherous chancellor's daughter. They took her body, killed her child, and murdered her mother. She swore to make these hypocrites pay for their blood debt. Then, in a single day, her astonishing true identity was revealed. Three thousand bewitching women, five hundred poison masters, and over ten thousand elite soldiers knelt throughout th 843Reads8.8Score177Shelves
30. 230 偏 Spoiled by Mo Xiaoqi 偏宠莫小七 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [The Mo family’s beloved little Xixi vs. the cold, domineering CEO] [Childhood friends] Mo Yunxi has loved Fu Yubai since she was little. Three years ago, a family crisis forced Fu Yubai to leave Beicheng and move to the capital. They were apart for three years. When they meet again, is it fate, or was it all carefully planned? As the only girl in the third generation of the Mo family, Mo Yunxi is showered with love and known as Mo Qiqi. She also has six older brothers who dote on her endlessly 1.3kReads9.2Score151Shelves

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    This is a super sweet and heartwarming modern romance novel! Fans of lighthearted, domineering CEO stories with their characters pampered by their partners absolutely must read this! The plot is delicate and highly immersive. It features a sweet, innocent girl versus a stoic, aloof CEO; everyone is intelligent, the supporting characters are great, and there are plenty of engaging elements. Five-star recommendation!!

31. 231 梦 Changing Faces in a Dream 梦里换朱颜 Dragonfish Thousand Years龙鱼千岁Modern Romance471k WordsCompleted [Fake Soul Transmigration] [Wild Imagination] [Angsty Romance] The ultimate choice between love and obsession ◇ Two equally matched leads · Substitute romance · Obsessive devotion ◇ Fake soul transmigration · A maze of memories · Winning back his wife at the crematorium ◇ An intense tug-of-war between taking and returning, a fleeting moment and eternity 82Reads9.5Score—Shelves
32. 232 苍 The Heavens as My Betrothal: The Eight-Aspects Empress Rules the World 苍穹为聘：八相女帝倾天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In the Great Wilderness of Dongze, Ye Ling, the Eight-Aspects Female Emperor, was persecuted by the four great families. On the brink of death, she fought back with everything she had. Like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, her soul transmigrated into the body of a young Zhao family girl. She defies the heavens, upends the world, slays jackals and wolves, hunts tigers and leopards, tames spirit beasts, and concocts pills. She uncovers the shocking conspiracy from years ago, rises from the ranks o 694Reads9.1Score116Shelves
33. 233 娇 Spoiling the Rose: What Do I Do When Big Brother Loves Me Too Much? 娇养玫瑰：哥哥太爱我了怎么办 Evil Tiger Hall Loves Barbecue爱吃烤肉的恶虎堂Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted In the tangled web of Southeast Asia’s powerful Lin family, adopted daughter Lin Chuchu has known since childhood that she is merely a tool meant to bring good fortune to the family. She walks on eggshells, doing everything she can to please her stepbrother, Lin Chengye. She longs to grow strong enough to take her mother’s keepsakes and run away, and sees Zheng Mubai, the gentle son of a shipping magnate, as her lifeline. But Lin Chengye has long regarded her as the one precious thing in his ble 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125.4kReads9.6Score17kShelves

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    The female lead has strong moral values; she's not a naive or overly sweet character, and she's not pretentious.

35. 235 沉 Sinking into Rouge 沉沦胭脂色 Yue Manman月蔓漫Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted [Ruthless courtship + marriage first, love later + the regretful chase] That stormy night, kidnappers were right behind Gu Ci. She clutched the crisp suit trousers of the man in front of her. “Please, save me...” Jiang Qiyun stood beneath his bodyguard's umbrella and kicked her fingers away with the tip of his shoe. “Why should I save you?” She gritted her teeth. “Save me, and I'll do anything you want.” Jiang Qiyun crouched down with an air of refined aloofness, pinched her chin between his fin 11.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    I especially love the female lead's personality in this book. She's also very clear-headed, adorable, and has very positive values.

36. 236 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 48.1kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
37. 237 迷 Orange Blossoms in the Night 迷夜橙花 Xi Yan Xi Yu汐言兮语Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted Su Feilu had always admired her senior, Zhou Shuyu, a top student and campus heartthrob. Then came the year she was a senior and he had already been working for three years. He returned to give a speech as an outstanding alumnus, and she confessed her feelings to him. He turned her down, saying he didn’t like sweet girls. She fled to France to pursue further studies. Three years later, she returned to China as a top perfumer, while he had become a regional director at a conglomerate. She grew, h 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a top student and a career expert. The female lead is a genius perfumer, a graduate of the world's top fragrance academy. They return to China to start their own business, leading the domestic perfume trend and promoting cultural confidence. Take a look! A story of self-growth in the workplace. Extremely positive values ​​and clear-headed.

38. 238 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
39. 239 相 After a Blind Date and a Whirlwind Wedding, I Flirt with Him Every Day! 相亲闪婚后，我每天都把他撩爆！ Fiercely Adorable Mengmeng超凶的萌萌Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, married first and fall in love later, both are chaste, Chapter One is a transitional chapter!] Zhang Xiaomeng is only five feet tall, cute as can be… Curious about what a “zombie face” looks like, she locks eyes with Ye Tianhao… Ye Tianhao: “Little meat bun! No, wait! You’re a big meat bun…” Mengmeng: “What? A big meat bun? Just you wait…” “I can’t win, I’m outta here!” Ye Tianhao: “Ye Xiao!” One name later, the two reach a “temporary” peace. But after one meal, they somehow end 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super sweet contemporary romance novel

40. 240 惊 What?! My Biggest Fan Is Actually My Boss 惊！忠实铁粉竟是我上司 Rice Cake Candy年糕糖子Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted Not your traditional CEO romance [Top-tier, hugely popular concept artist + heir to a family fortune worth tens of billions] [Two introverts saving each other, falling in love over time, and a sweet, fluffy romance with no angst] The male lead is gentle and mature, but very cold toward people he doesn’t know. The female lead is starved for affection, innocent, and sweetly melancholic. Accidentally sent the wrong message to your boss? Rong Zhiruo’s personal experience shows that if he’s single, y 18Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    "Shocking! My Loyal Fan is Actually My Boss!" - This novel tells a heartwarming and tender romantic story about the hidden relationship between a loyal fan and her boss. The feelings between the female protagonist and her boss become increasingly complex and unpredictable. The novel offers a romantic and emotional experience. If you're looking for a romantic and beautiful story, this is an excellent choice.

41. 241 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
42. 242 打 On My First Day at Work, a CEO from a Wealthy Family Asked Me to Be His Daughter-in-Law 打工第一天，豪门总裁请我当儿媳 Taotao Man淘淘蔓Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Wealthy CEO + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + White Lotus + Face-Slapping + She Pursues Him] Who can keep working without going crazy? Xia Tian sat in the CEO’s office at Jiang Dalu’s company, looking completely dazed, practically out of her mind. “Xia, do you agree to what your uncle just said?” “Agree?” “Agree to what?” “What am I agreeing to?” Xia Tian had come to interview at the Jiang Group. After finally making it through every round, she reached the final interview, only for Jiang Da 408Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Definitely! The female lead has incredibly strong morals, and Kuku slaps down those scheming women.

43. 243 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    "The Emperor's Beloved" is a book I've been following for two years, it's amazing! "The Emperor's Favor in the Capital" tells the story of the grandfathers in the world. It's very down-to-earth and super good! "The Powerful Wife" tells the story of Chen Jinning and Jingting, good friends of the Wu Yuan couple. It's a good read! "Xi Hua Zhi" features a female protagonist with extremely positive values, who is independent and strong, and supports her entire family on her own!

44. 244 总 The CEO Can’t Keep His Young Wife in Line Anymore 总裁镇不住少奶奶了 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted When Chu Mian was picked up from the slums by the powerful CEO Li, she had nothing. Later, he pampered her to the heavens. “That Chu Mian? She’s a foundling, and she looks so poor.” The speaker then ran into Chu Mian signing dozens of property agreements, nodding off as she went. “That Chu Mian? She has no connections. I don’t know what she’s so smug about.” The speaker then saw Li Tianque, the tycoon at the top of A Nation’s financial world, publicly announce that they were married. “That Chu M 46.3kReads9.4Score6.2kShelves

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    I've read these books countless times! The female leads are all fantastic, the male leads are great too, and the writing and plot are superb!! Highly recommended!!

45. 245 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.8kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves
46. 246 权 Power and Favor in the Capital 权宠京华 June六月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Glory of Power in the Capital: The Glory of Power 3: The Glory of Power in the Capital, is now open for reservations on the Hongguo app. It premieres on April 30. Everyone says Yuwen Xiao, heir to Prince Su, is a cold-faced military commander with ruthless methods, and that he was born under a lonely star, destined never to find love. Everyone in the prince's residence was left dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to have no romantic ent 9.4kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
47. 247 偷 Stealing a Kiss in the Moonlight 偷吻风月 Snow Chestnut Tea雪栗茶Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + long-planned scheme + marriage before love + sweet, flirtatious provocation + revenge] [Sweet-looking but secretly calculating femme fatale VS seemingly proper, refined scoundrel] After three years of a marriage of convenience, Shen Yansheng and Yu Jin part on good terms, having treated each other with courtesy. He simply couldn’t muster any interest in a beauty as dull as a block of wood. Then he ran into her at a bar. The Yu Jin he remembered as utterly unremark 13.3kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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    Having sound values ​​is fundamental; mutual love is also essential...

48. 248 权 The Beloved and Fearless Wife 权宠悍妻 June六月Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The AI live-action comic drama The General’s Brother, Whom I Married After Being Reborn, is now streaming on the Hongguo App. The short drama based on the novel of the same name, Beloved Fierce Wife, is also streaming on Hongguo! The legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion marries a general and helps him become a celebrated commander, only to be despised by her husband and mother-in-law. While she is pregnant, he dotes on his concubine, claims she is a bringer of bad luck, cuts open her belly to 7kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
49. 249 别 They Throw Mud at Me, So I Lie Down and Sue Them for 38,000 别人朝我扔泥巴，躺下讹他三万八 Yan Xiaonuo颜小糯Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + livestreaming + going crazy anywhere, anytime] Qiao Xi takes on a mission from the Space-Time Administration, transmigrating into a tragic romance novel to fix its plot. She becomes a nobody with barely any fame and is bound to a Truth-Telling System. From then on, the tragic romance takes a bizarre turn... During a variety show livestream, she is asked why she works so hard. Guest 1: “I thought of the hardworking farmers.” Guest 2: “My grandma was a farmer. I miss her so much.” 42.8kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
50. 250 婚 The Heart Flutters After Marriage: CEO Ling’s Pursuit of His Wife 婚后心动：凌总追妻有点甜 Golden Autumn金秋Modern Romance5.8M WordsCompleted The print edition is now available for preorder across the web, with limited signed copies, author-signed copies, and exclusive art prints. Available on Pinduoduo, Tmall, and Dangdang. This is the first publication, so please show your support! Su Xi and Ling Jiuzhe have been married for three years, yet have never met, and almost nobody knows about it. At night, Su Xi is the CEO’s wife, lounging in Ling Jiuzhe’s villa, playing with his dog and relaxing on a sofa he designed and had custom-made 41.1kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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