The Leads’ Families Arrange Their Marriage, They Marry First and Fall in Love Later, and There’s No White Moonlight 男女主家族联姻，然后先婚后爱，无白月光

1. 251 婚 Love After Marriage 婚后钟情 Xi Mo晞墨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance] (main story) Bright and gentle coffee shop owner × aloof on the outside, warm on the inside, third-generation investor Lin Zhixia had a crush on Song Yicheng in college. Like a wave, it came and went quickly, leaving no trace after the tide receded. They met again at a blind date their elders had arranged without telling them. She pushed open the private room door. The man she hadn't seen in years was still as stern as ever, and they were both surpris 691Reads8.6Score10114d adds

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, no lingering romantic fantasies, no misunderstandings, a slow and steady romance – highly recommended!

2. 252 豪 The Spoiled Young Lady of a Wealthy Family 豪门作精大小姐 Ten Miles of Endless Roads十里漫漫Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted The marriage alliance between the Ji and Ni families sent shockwaves through Mancheng's elite social circles. The media went wild with coverage, and everyone wondered how Ji Heng could possibly put up with Ni Xiang, the spoiled, willful young heiress who loved making a scene. Ni Xiang: “? I want to know too! Maybe there's something wrong with him??” After marrying into the Ji family, she made a scene every day, but Ji Heng always managed to bring her to heel. Little by little, this seemingly fa 4.6kReads8.7Score28314d adds

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   A bright and beautiful young lady + a ruthless yet deeply affectionate CEO (arranged marriage + flirting + sweet romance)

3. 253 逃 On the Day I Ran from My Wedding, I Fell in Love at First Sight with My Arranged Match 逃婚当天，我对联姻对象一见钟情 Yu Qiqi瑜七七Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [The low rating is only because there aren't many ratings yet o(╥﹏╥)o] [Marriage first, love later + Complete strangers at first, no secret crushes + Healing sweet romance + Slow burn + Love grows gradually + One-on-one, both leads are virgins and each other's first love + Three-year age gap + Love at first sight for both + Both leads speak their minds!!] [Delicate beauty vs. older, dependable caretaker type] At 24, Ming Yan's childhood betrothed showed up at her door. She'd originally been plan 2.9kReads8.8Score45314d adds
4. 254 错 I Mistook My Flash-Marriage Husband's WeChat for an AI Dating App 错把闪婚老公的微信当成AI网恋 Sweet Wine Seven甜酒七Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + age gap + the powerful one gives in + mutually devoted, one-on-one romance] Wen Li’s best friend recommended an AI boyfriend app to her. Wen Li chose a mature, domineering CEO type, cranked his lust setting to the max, and planned to have a wild online romance with the AI. But by mistake, she took her arranged-marriage husband’s WeChat account for her AI boyfriend’s! “Honey, are you there? Show me your abs.” “I really want to sit on your lap and kiss you~” - 48.1kReads8.7Score4.7k14d adds
5. 255 嫁 After Marrying a Nobody, I Decided to Lie Flat 嫁给路人甲后我躺平了 A Bowl of Zhe'ergen来碗折耳根Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted [CEO romance + both leads are first-timers + one-on-one pairing + transmigration into a book + vicious supporting female character + background character] After finishing a book and complaining about it, Ning Zhi discovered she’d transmigrated into it. Of course, she wasn’t lucky enough to become the adored heroine. Instead, she became a third-rate supporting female character. According to the original plot, the male lead would dump her once she was no longer useful. Her family would then arra 4.7kReads8.1Score36214d adds

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   The female protagonist transmigrated into a novel, becoming the villainous cannon fodder third female lead, forced into an arranged marriage with a nobody—yes, she wasn't even the second female lead, just cannon fodder. To survive, she subtly reminded her "cheap husband" to get medical checkups, lest he suddenly develop a terminal illness like in the original plot, and even leave behind a fortune that would help the ambitious male lead after his death. Her "cheap husband" avoided a dead end and she discovered he was quite capable in various ways! But recently, some troublemakers have been popping up to remind her that her "cheap husband" has a "white moonlight" (a term for a woman who is unrequited love). But it's just an arranged marriage; there's no need for genuine feelings.

6. 256 冷 A Cold Ember of Passion 冷烬婚燃 Eat a Lucky Carp吃条锦鲤Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Mutual healing / Sweet romance [Cheerful, radiant therapist x cool, gentle head of a wealthy family] [Both leads are each other’s first] Did things get heated with the contract husband she’d only met twice? No big deal. Did things get heated with her contract husband on the first day of their cooling-off period? That was a bit more complicated. The first thing Chi Xi said afterward was, “Mr. Zhou, do you have a health checkup report?” Although Zhou Jingyao was famous 1.2kReads8.7Score17114d adds
7. 257 娇 Sweet, Soft, and a Little Airheaded: Bad Boys Just Can't Get Enough 娇娇软软小笨蛋，坏男人喜欢死啦 Potatoes and Pig Trotters土豆猪蹄Modern Romance456k WordsOngoing A collection of short stories featuring gorgeous little darlings and all kinds of wicked men with filthy mouths Strong male lead, weak female lead | Questionable values | Dark and obsessive 1. [Childhood Friends, Three's a Crowd] Luo Yan's only memories of the time before graduation are of heat and humidity. But it wasn't Xu Yuan who made it that way. It was Shen Jingyan. The man kissed away her tears and leaned close to her ear, his voice husky and low. “Yan Yan, will you remember now?” 2. [The 393Reads7.8Score12414d adds

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   It's so good! The female lead becomes a tutor for a spoiled young master. She gets bullied as soon as she arrives at his house—they spike her milk, make her sit on his lap while teaching him… Later, he tells her he fell in love with her at first sight and wants her to be his wife! Believe me, okay?!

8. 258 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 13.3kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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   She was dressed to the nines, but was being kept under house arrest in this place. On the surface, she seemed like a well-behaved girl, but secretly she was a rebellious little girl.

9. 259 今 No Misconduct Tonight 今夜不轨 Clouds and Sunset in Half a Pillow半枕云霞Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued, secretly sensual young heir + sweet, well-behaved girl + marriage first, love later + doting romance + possessive pursuit + love at first sight] Shortly before her wedding, Yu Sang was betrayed by her boyfriend. His mistress was a woman four years older than him. She was a wealthy heiress with a good family background, plenty of money, and a pretty face. They often chatted late into the night, sending each other nude photos, their relationship flirtatious and passionate. Yu Sang’ 12.9kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
10. 260 顾 Mr. Gu’s Beloved Is Throwing a Tantrum 顾总的心尖宠要闹了 Little Abu小阿卜Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Main characters: Jiang Nuan and Gu Can [Both virgins + one-on-one romance + sweet little love story + completed] [Strong-willed first love turned wife vs. scheming, devoted-to-his-wife CEO] To save her family's company, Jiang Nuan has no choice but to enter a business marriage with a stranger she's never even met. A single agreement intertwines their fates. She is the utterly ordinary eldest daughter of the Jiang family. He is the untouchable CEO of the Gu Group. In his heart, there's a first lo 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🍀The male and female leads are married by their families, and their love blossoms after marriage. The female lead is even the male lead's "white moonlight" (a term of endearment for a woman who is deeply loved). However, the male lead is unaware of her identity and makes a three-point agreement with her. Unexpectedly, the female lead turns around and runs away with her child!

11. 261 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.2kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love—it's so good!!!

12. 262 避 The Birth Control Failed, and I Got Pregnant with the Billionaire CEO's Heir 避孕药失效，我怀上了亿万总裁的继承人 Shan Wanjia单晚嘉Modern Romance999k WordsCompleted Gu Fanxing had just told Su Muchen she was pregnant. The very next moment, the two of them went to the Civil Affairs Bureau, and that same night she moved into Mr. Su's mansion, which was over a thousand square meters. As Su Muchen's chief secretary, she didn't believe in free lunches. “Once the baby is born, we'll get divorced, and the child will be mine.” With her own difficulties to contend with, Gu Fanxing had no grounds to fight him for the child. She also knew he would never give the baby 7.4kReads8.8Score77914d adds

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    Book 1: The female lead is the male lead's secretary. She becomes pregnant with his baby unexpectedly. The book has good values, and the male lead's family treats the female lead well. Book 2: Their paths cross overnight, and as the saying goes, cause and effect—she gets pregnant. Now the young master has to "bite the bullet" and take responsibility, but he gets caught up in it, even tearing up a contract he drafted overnight. Haha. Book 3: Good. An unexpected pregnancy, but the male lead takes great care of the female lead.

13. 263 肆 Indulging in Sweet Romance: President Bai's Rose Came to Life 肆宠甜婚：柏总的玫瑰成精了 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] [Unworldly Rose Goddess VS fabulously wealthy Lord of Fortune] [Marriage before love + devoted couple + each other's one true love + super sweet] “She cares for all things, but I care only for her.” “She loves all living beings, yet her heart belongs to only one.” Yun Yao was born with an auspicious destiny and an extraordinary ability to ward off disaster. It not only led to her being taken in by the wealthy Qiao family of Lingwu City, but also caught th 13.6kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds
14. 264 新 The Groom Ran Away, So His Uncle Stepped In 新郎逃婚后，小叔叔顶上来了 Momo Da摸摸大Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On their wedding day, the groom, Shi Guang, ran away. Ye Fanxing turned around and married the groom’s uncle, Shi Yunchi. After the wedding: Shi Guang: “Ye Fanxing, I know you married Uncle just to get back at me. You still love me.” Ye Fanxing: “Call me Auntie, or I’ll tear your mouth apart.” Shi Yunchi: “Honey, his lips are tough. You might hurt your hands. Let me do it.” Shi Guang: “…” 2.7kReads8.9Score37114d adds

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    The original groom ran away from the wedding and married his younger brother instead; it's incredibly sweet.

15. 265 诱 Luring the Sweetheart: The Wild Captain Takes Her by Storm 诱捕小乖宝，野痞队长强势攻陷 Zong Xi宗汐Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted A heads-up: the adapted short drama “Waiting for You When the Roses Bloom” is now available~ [Marriage Before Love + Mutual Pining + Long-Running Scheme + Healing + Six-Year Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Beautiful, sweet-voiced intern reporter x Wild, wolfish captain of the criminal police] Chen Mo married his brother’s younger sister, but no one knew she was the moonlight in his heart, the little moon he had wanted all to himself for so many sleepless nights. The year Song Zhiyi turned twenty-one, 18.4kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
16. 266 婚 A Marriage Contract as Bait 婚书为饵 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet strong classical beauty × paternalistic, old-school political heavyweight] [Long-planned courtship + growing together + healing + 18-year age gap + both physically and emotionally devoted] ★ He gives her his undivided affection and protects her so she can live without a care in the world A political marriage and a written agreement bound two people who otherwise would have had nothing to do with each other. The An family had a daughter, twenty-three years old, yet he chose her, who w 23.3kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    A political marriage, a marriage contract, bound two people who would otherwise have no connection together. He showered her with unwavering love and protected her for a lifetime.

17. 267 早 An Early-Blooming Rose 早婚玫瑰 Green Wax绿蜡Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Xiang Lan is a pampered rose, innocent, passionate, and full of dreams; She wants to throw herself into a romance with all her heart, so her work, which her advisor says is beautiful but lacking substance, can be filled with flesh and soul; She never imagined she would get pregnant first and marry in a whirlwind later; Fang Zidu is a promising young man who has planned every detail of his future, but Xiang Lan unexpectedly barges into it; Their moment of passion brings a third person into the pi 1.4kReads8.6Score10214d adds
18. 268 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 36.5kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds

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    This one is ranked number one [Note]: The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for 16 years, and they have an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

19. 269 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 61.9kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds
20. 270 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds
21. 271 周 Team Leader Zhou Is Secretly in Love with Me 周队竟然暗恋我 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [A tough, rugged firefighter and a sweet, gentle university lecturer] [His perspective: unrequited love comes true x her perspective: marriage first, love later] [Everyday life + both leads are each other’s first and only + slow-burn romance + short story] Fan Xing registered her marriage to a firefighter. Then she got trapped at the top of a ten-meter-tall tree. Zhou Ran never imagined that his first meeting with his wife after their wedding would be in a tree. After rescuing her, the firefight 7kReads9.3Score92614d adds

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    This is also a very good novel, but I finished reading it a long time ago and don't remember the plot very well. If you're interested, you can check out the synopsis. I hope this helps those who like stories about arranged marriages that blossom into love. [Heart emojis]

22. 272 被 Forced Into an Arranged Marriage, the Crown Prince Falls for Her 被迫联姻，太子爷对她着了迷 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted 18.6kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    The two were betrothed; the male lead initially said they'd keep to themselves, but he quickly proved wrong. The female lead's personality needed someone with a free-spirited and unrestrained personality like the male lead to redeem her and respect her. It's a very enjoyable read without any angst.

23. 273 京 A Marriage in the Capital 京婚演绎 Wooden Raisin木提子Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted [A marriage drama about a powerful, business-minded, crazed couple in the style of Mr. and Mrs. Smith] [Both leads are each other’s first, one-on-one romance, arranged marriage between wealthy families, marriage before love, husband pursues his wife] Ji Tanyuan went from a wealthy heiress to a married woman in the capital, and got a taste of the highs and lows. The Zhong family had great power but plenty of rules. Her husband was handsome and refined, but domineering. And in Zhong Yan’s eyes, 10.8kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds

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    These are all good books on my bookshelf. [Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf]

24. 274 爱 Love When the Autumn Winds Dance 爱在秋风起舞时 Green East Wind东风绿Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Lin Yuxi is a devoted person. After her secret crush fell in love with her best friend, she lost faith in love and even lost the ability to love... Under pressure from their parents, she married Gu Hanze, who had also lost his girlfriend. Their marriage was originally meant to last just one year, but she felt herself falling into Gu Hanze’s gentle trap. Could this have been his plan all along? What gave Lin Yuxi an even bigger headache was that her secret crush had returned, telling her that wha 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Forgive me for not being good at describing it, but this book is just so good! It's a new book, currently being updated, a real gem!

25. 275 确 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    ✨These are all arranged marriages within families, where couples treat each other with respect after marriage; a classic case of marriage first, love later.

26. 276 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.2kReads9.1Score55414d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love after marriage, family alliance

27. 277 新 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚，候爱 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 46.5kReads9.1Score5.5k14d adds

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    They're all about marriage before love, and guided relationships! Very good, the female leads are all very intelligent! Intellectual relationships!

28. 278 太 The Young Master’s Contract Wife? No, I’m the One Who Calls the Shots 太子爷契约妻？错，是我小祖宗 Deer Milk Candy鹿鹿奶糖Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted "Marriage first, love later + seven-year age gap + sweet, indulgent wish-fulfillment romance + both inexperienced in love + powerful man willing to humble himself" Yu Wan was transported into a melodramatic CEO novel and became the vicious villainess who shared her name. In the book’s ending, everyone hated her. She suffered from depression, went mad, rushed to the leads’ wedding, and died in a car accident. Yu Wan figured she could still turn things around. Even a vicious villainess who tore up 4.1kReads8.7Score55614d adds

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    All are quite good. ①④ The superior bows down for love. ② A business marriage; the female lead is beautiful and initially only fulfills her duties, but later the male lead falls for her. ③ A business marriage; the female lead is spoiled, clear-headed, and capable, and the male lead gradually lowers his tolerance, backing down again and again. [Smirk]

29. 279 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance516k WordsOngoing Older man + marriage before love + slow-burn romance + sweet and doting + three-year age gap A spoiled heir to a business empire × a cool, reserved doctor When Shi Qi was twenty-five, her adoptive mother fell seriously ill. To fulfill her adoptive mother’s dying wish, she married Meng Yan, the heir to the Meng family, whom she had never met. Meng Yan was the heir to the most powerful family in Beicheng. Rumor had it that he was arrogant, flamboyant, and impulsive, never doing things by the book. 29.4kReads7.4Score2.4k14d adds
30. 280 新 Out of Control After Our Wedding! The Reserved CEO Pei Makes Me Blush Night After Night 新婚失控！禁欲裴总夜夜撩红温 Xia Siqing夏姒清Modern Romance307k WordsOngoing Marriage first, love later / wealthy family alliance / the male lead falls first Cool-headed beauty X abstinent but insatiable family patriarch A marriage alliance after bankruptcy leads to true love; newlyweds lose control Sweet everyday life in a wealthy family 178Reads8.9Score—14d adds
31. 281 溺 A Kiss Drenched in Roses 溺吻蔷薇 Honey Pomelo Tea0蜂蜜柚子茶0Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Spoiled, Bold Heiress & Chaste, Paternalistic Family Powerbroker + Both Inexperienced + Love Grows Over Time + Marriage Before Love] Jiang Yuwei is the heiress to the Jiang family’s jewelry conglomerate. She grew up cherished and spoiled, and is notorious in her social circle for being hard to please. Then one day, news broke that her fiancé had publicly celebrated his mistress’s birthday. Jiang Yuwei was humiliated, and the two-faced socialites who envied her were all waiting to see her become 1.8kReads8.2Score17114d adds
32. 282 诱 Hooked on Your Kisses 诱吻成瘾 Painted Peach Mist绘桃雾Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted The news that Yu Suiyao and Shen Zeqi were getting married spread far and wide. One was a bright, spoiled heiress; the other, a cold and restrained man in power. Anyone would think theirs was just a marriage of convenience, with the two of them nothing more than a fake couple. Photos of Shen Zeqi getting close to a popular actress leaked, and photos of Yu Suiyao drinking with a male singer followed right after. Both sets of photos became trending topics. Netizens weren't surprised at all. “They 2.2kReads9.2Score29314d adds

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    They're all stories of marriage before love, and they're all super good!

33. 283 将 Just Right 将将好 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted [Marriage by Contract × Married First, Fell in Love Later × The Pursuit After Divorce × Happy Ending | Mature, Steady, Career-Focused CEO × Top Jewelry Designer with a Remarkably Thick Skin] Mo Lin: “Why did you come to this matchmaking date?” Jiang Yuanmu: “For my career. I need a marriage to make my business partners trust me more. What about you?” Mo Lin: “My grandmother is seriously ill, and she hopes to see me married before she passes. To be honest, I have no emotional needs when it comes 13kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
34. 284 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.9kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
35. 285 新 Married to the Wrong Man on My Wedding Night, Spoiled by My Cold, Powerful Brother-in-Law 新婚夜错嫁，高冷姐夫揽腰溺宠 The Rabbit Who Eats Watermelon吃西瓜的兔子Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [Divorced, and now he is trying to win his wife back] Su Wan and her older sister were married off in a family alliance. Her sister married the cold, domineering head of the Fu family, while Su Wan married the Fu family's younger son, an actor. On their wedding night, a mix-up sent the two sisters to the wrong bridal chambers. She spent the night with the older brother, and her sister spent it with the younger brother. What was done was done, so the couples had no choice but to switch spouses. - 20.2kReads8.6Score2.4k14d adds
36. 286 招 I Can’t Resist! The Capital’s Big Shot Bows His Head and Coaxes Me 招架不住！京圈大佬低头诱宠 Tang Youyou唐呦柚Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + sweet, devoted romance between two inexperienced partners + second male lead gets his comeuppance + face-slapping revenge + ultra-sweet daily life] Jiang Yunzhi transmigrates into a cannon-fodder female character in a melodramatic CEO novel. She's a stand-in for the beloved white moonlight, and the true heiress whose place has been taken by a fake heiress. She turns down a marriage alliance with a trillionaire CEO just to become the original male lead's devoted fangirl an 29.8kReads9.0Score2k14d adds

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    Both leads are virgins, there's no angst throughout, the female lead is sunny and cheerful and has a lot of witty remarks, it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and the male lead clearly loves her a lot [smirk]. The best friend's couple is also quite interesting!

37. 287 撩 Flirted With and Pampered: Mrs. Shen Is Arrogant and Gorgeous 撩宠娇养，沈太太她骄纵美艳 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ji Qingtang, the heiress of the Ji family, is spoiled and domineering, and can't bear the slightest grievance. She's stunningly beautiful, the kind of woman you can't take your eyes off, but not someone you'd want to marry as a wealthy family's wife. To ensure the Dongfang Tangchun project could expand overseas, Shen Jinyu, the head of the Shen Group, readily agreed to an arranged marriage and married the Ji heiress while still in his prime. After they married, Shen Jinyu caugh 4.5kReads9.2Score43114d adds

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    A marriage of convenience between wealthy families, where love blossoms after marriage. A spoiled heiress meets a powerful conglomerate leader. The female lead falls in love first and is incredibly easy to appease when she's angry. Initially, the male lead doesn't understand his feelings for her, but later he realizes and becomes very affectionate and clingy. After two weeks apart, he picks her up, saying he missed her, and even when drunk, he doesn't forget to kiss her!

38. 288 什 What?! The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Engaged to the Big Bad! 什么！恶毒女配与大反派联姻了！ Green Trees, Black Woods绿树黑林Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted The top trending topic had all of S City in an uproar. What! That wicked Huo Yan'er is marrying Mo Jueyan, the most fearsome man around!!! Huo Yan'er was notorious in their circle for being nasty, and just as notorious for being in love with Gu Ting. But he had no feelings for her at all, and she didn't care in the least. When she learned that Gu Ting was getting close to Su Qinghuan, she couldn't stand it. Every day, she came up with ways to torment Su Qinghuan, and the more vicious, the bett 3.4kReads8.7Score20014d adds

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    It's a classic arranged marriage between wealthy families. The female lead's ex-boyfriend falls for someone else and marries the male lead in an arranged marriage. Over time, they develop feelings for each other, and they remain completely silent. Go watch it!

39. 289 难 What a Handful! President Yan Is Fighting for Her Again 难搞！燕总又争又抢 Slightly Oxygen微微氧Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Childhood Sweethearts + Secret Crush Comes True + Devoted Husband] [Cold, Powerful Business Tycoon × Free-Spirited Beauty Who Can Afford to Do Whatever She Wants] Chao Huiyi is widely recognized as the most beautiful woman in Qiancheng’s elite circles. She has an ethereal beauty, but she’s also famous as the number-one socialite who spends money like water, since all her hobbies are rather expensive. ~ Eight months into their marriage, her husband is always away on business. Chao Hu 4.5kReads8.8Score49014d adds

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    [Both are virgins & childhood sweethearts & unrequited love turns into reality & addictive wife-doting] [Already recommended] [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Lots of flirting and bickering scenes [Cold and aloof capitalist × Wealthy and free-spirited beauty] Chao Huiyi is recognized as the most beautiful woman in the wealthy circles of Qiancheng. She is born with an ethereal beauty, but is also known for spending money like water. Yan Danrong, courtesy name Yanqing, is the noble young master of the first wealthy family in Lancheng. He is indifferent to fame, fortune and wealth, and is not interested in women. He is used to controlling everything.

40. 290 过 Too Deeply Ensnared 过度沉沦 Both Ironhead and Iron Bull是铁头也是铁牛Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof second daughter x proud, unruly heir] [Top-tier families / heroine falls in love after marriage / rival suitors / push and pull / both devoted to each other] Jing Circle’s golden boy, Zhang Youye. Renowned for his aristocratic air, laziness, and defiance. After catching his mother cheating, he became even more determined to avoid the family’s marriage arrangements. - But he had a secret no one knew: Because of one girl, he had steamy dreams night after night. She was the lovely youn 153Reads8.2Score10014d adds

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    He's the one! How could the Crown Prince not be seen by everyone?! The opening scene is the Crown Prince having a wet dream, it's hilarious! The Crown Prince is hopelessly infatuated, a jealous tyrant, and incredibly crazy! If anyone even glances at the female lead, he'd practically gouge their eyes out! He's also incredibly stubborn; at the beginning, he shows absolutely no interest in the arranged marriage, but the moment he turns around and sees the female lead he's been longing for standing before him, he practically begs his elders to marry her to him! It gets better and better as it goes on!

41. 291 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    If the female lead hadn't fallen ill later, they probably would have lived their lives in a bland and uneventful way, wasting their time. Unexpectedly, the female lead's later self-indulgence attracted the male lead's attention, and the two bitter souls finally had the opportunity to get to know each other and slowly became attracted to one another.

42. 292 婚 Sweet Love After Marriage 婚后蜜爱 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted #Gentle Guqin Beauty VS Sharp-Tongued Genius Director# #Marriage First, Love Later + Married Life + Sweet Romance + Love Grows Over Time + Blind Date + Both Leads Are Each Other's First# Before marriage, Shen Huaixu was cold and indifferent, never giving anyone a second glance. He was sharp-tongued and ruthless. After marriage, Shen Huaixu became a complete wife guy. “Where's my wife? Why hasn't she come to visit me on set yet?” [Bonus Scene] Genius director Shen Huaixu was not only extraordinar 4.1kReads8.8Score35214d adds

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    The story is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is a director with a sharp tongue, so there haven't been any misunderstandings yet, and the plot is progressing very quickly. The female lead has a slightly naive yet beautiful vibe.

43. 293 代 I Took My Sister's Place at the Altar, and My New Husband Spoils Me Every Night 代替姐姐出嫁后，新婚丈夫夜夜宠 Run, Little Tiger, Run!奔跑吧小老虎Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Also known as: A New Beginning After Marriage] [Marriage Before Love] [Adorable Little Girl] [Exceptionally Gentle Older Man, Seven Years Her Senior] [Both Are Each Other’s First] For reasons of her own, Xi Nian was never loved by her parents or relatives. After her cousin Xi Qin ran away from her wedding, the Xi family demanded that Xi Nian take her place as the bride. Since she’d be scraping by wherever she went, Xi Nian agreed. - Her new husband, Ye Yuche, is the youngest head of the Ye fami 8.7kReads8.4Score81114d adds

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    The female lead marries the male lead in place of her older cousin. After the marriage, the two gradually develop feelings for each other. The older cousin is a doting sister, so there is no competition between them. The male lead's family is very kind.

44. 294 薄 Mr. Bo, Your Secret Crush Just Showed Up as Your Wife 薄总，您暗恋的对象空降成太太了 Little Sheep LJR小羊LJRModern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Fake sweet innocent girl with a calculating streak VS aloof, privileged young master | One-on-one romance] [Marriage first, love later + He secretly loves her + Devoted husband] The family is three days away from bankruptcy! Watching her grandfather sigh in despair, Xu Man clutches at her last hope and rushes into the home of the richest man in the capital, saying, “Grandpa Bo, for the sake of your friendship with my grandfather, please save the Xu family! I'll agree to any conditions!” Grandpa 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is it! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! 💕💕 Their relationship gradually warms up through everyday interactions after marriage ❤️❤️ The air is filled with sweet bubbles 😆😆 Everyone should check it out! 👀

45. 295 京 A Beijing Marriage Slowly Blossoms 京婚渐熟 Pigeon Wuwu鸽鸽呜呜Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Slow-Build Romance + Sweet Pampering + Falling in Love Over Time + Powerful Man Loses Control + Five-Year Age Gap + Both Each Other’s First] [Resilient Little White Flower × Fatherly Man in Power] When they got married, Fu Jingchen told her that his only requirement for a wife was that she not fall in love with him. It would save them a lot of trouble. The man was aloof and ascetic, a flower atop an unreachable peak. On their wedding night, he left on a business tri 603Reads7.7Score10314d adds

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    I highly recommend these 13 books, they're amazing! The first one has the female lead's unrequited love blossoming into a real relationship, with the male lead marrying her out of wedlock but falling in love later. The third one features the female lead redeeming the male lead; they're like two warm little suns, and the third and second books are by the same author, so there's a connection! [Heart emoji] The fifth one is a teacher-student romance; the male lead liked the female lead since high school and wrote her a love letter, which he had his brother deliver. However, the female lead thought it was his brother who liked her and didn't read the signature. I won't go into too much detail about the rest. These 13 books are super good, trust me! [Heart emoji] [heart emoji] [original work enthusiast]

46. 296 先 Marriage Before Love: What Do I Do When My Wife Is So Clueless? 先婚后爱：老婆不开窍怎么办？ Coconut Shell椰壳儿Modern Romance77k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + showbiz + unconventional domineering CEO] A wonderfully unflappable actress × an all-around, ten-out-of-ten older man Wen Yun never imagined she'd get married straight out of college, even if it was only a sham marriage. Looking at the man in front of her, seven years older, she stole another seemingly casual glance at his face and thought: Well, why not? It's not like I'm losing out! Huo Chengyu watched as the young woman who'd once rejected him 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one! It's a classic case of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the male lead is already falling for him. There's no damsel in distress or ex-girlfriends; it's the kind of story where love develops slowly and steadily.

47. 297 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Lu's Rebellious Little Wife 先婚后爱：陆总的反骨小娇妻 Writing Freely, Following the Heart随笔随心Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted The Lu and Shen families have been close friends for decades. Shen Letian has known about Lu Yanli since she was little. In her eyes, Lu Yanli has always been someone high above her. She has always kept her distance out of respect. But she never expected that one day her dear father would tell her to go on a blind date with Lu Yanli and marry him. She wondered if she’d been adopted. Otherwise, how could her father bear to let his precious daughter marry such a cold, icy block of a man? 2.8kReads9.0Score18614d adds

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    A super sweet arranged marriage that blossoms into love!!!

48. 298 大 Boss, Remember to Pretend We Don't Know Each Other When You Go Out 大佬，出门记得装不熟 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The short drama A Proper Match with Zhao Ran is now streaming [Upright, proper senior leader & beautiful, clear-eyed university lecturer] "Powerful man bows his head 11-year age gap Sweet romance Both leads are devoted to each other" With an uncaring father and mother, Xu Weizhao’s plan for her life was simple: stay unnoticed, buy a little house, and remain unmarried and childless for peace of mind. It was supposed to be an easy plan, but in a single night, everything was thrown into disarray. S 45.9kReads9.2Score3.9k14d adds

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    It couldn't be more fitting! Zhou Jinxu comes from a traditional Chinese family with strict family values ​​and deep-rooted beliefs. His rigorous upbringing has forged him into a gentleman of noble character and gentle refinement. Jiang Ni knows his good qualities, but she doesn't want to speculate on his feelings—relationships are the most fragile things; the more you ponder them, the more confused you become.

49. 299 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    This is an exceptionally high-quality contemporary romance novel, the most captivating of all. It's not suitable for young readers or those new to the genre; it's best enjoyed by seasoned readers with depth of thought and life experience. The male and female leads are completely different, yet they absolutely support and support each other, their devotion mutual. Every character is incredibly endearing, elevating one's taste and perspective. I absolutely loved it!

50. 300 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 117.8kReads9.4Score124.7k14d adds

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