The Leads Break Up Over a Misunderstanding, Then Reunite 男女主因为误会分手，重逢

1. 51 赘 The Son-in-Law Takes Charge 赘婿当家 Murong Yi慕容依Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted A long-sealed golden hairpin unlocks the buried secrets of three sons-in-law across the ages. When writer Gao Wenyin opens her maternal grandmother's dowry box in the family ancestral home, she never imagines she will become an intruder in the story she is writing. First she is thrown into the chaos of the Republic of China, where she witnesses the patience and cunning of a son-in-law in a great family. Then her soul travels a thousand years into the past, where she experiences the political whi 7Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 涅 Rising from the Ashes 涅槃从负开始 Murong Yi慕容依38k WordsCompleted A Phoenix Reborn from Rock Bottom 7Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 前 My Ex-Boyfriend Became the Company Boss 前男友成了公司老板 Seven Seven Forty-Nine柒柒肆拾玖Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Gentle, sweet heroine + roguishly handsome hero + rekindled romance + reunion after years apart + sweet and angsty + happy ending + one-on-one romance] They reunite at the beginning. The early chapters take place at school, followed by an urban setting. After a sudden family upheaval, Lin Yuqing broke up with the boy she loved. The night she ended things, Xu Yiran drank for the entire night. He swallowed his pride and tried to win her back, only to see her embracing another man beneath the mo 624Reads7.4Score103Shelves

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   These are all excellent books, super enjoyable! 😍😍😍 I've read them all several times.

4. 54 娇 Addicted to Her Allure 娇瘾缠欢 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Flirting + possessiveness + reunion after a long separation + devoted couple, sweet and steamy + healing] Cool beauty in a qipao ✖️ Unhinged thug in a suit Qin Sang had always been a stickler for the rules, but she did two reckless things. First, before breaking up with Sheng Yu, she took the initiative and passionately lost herself in a night of intimacy with him. Second, after graduating from a prestigious university, she gave up a respectable, high-paying job and opene 34kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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   A long-awaited reunion, a broken mirror mended—show me!

5. 55 揉 Sundered Spring Tides 揉碎春潮 Jian Bing Guozi煎bing果子Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Forced love x campus romance x obsessive love x younger man] Xie Jinghe was born into the elite Xie family. Handsome in every way, with silver hair and a wild, untamable nature. Shen Shuangli had the face of a cool, ethereal beauty and a quiet, reserved personality. No one knew that two people who seemed to have nothing in common had once been lovers in secret. That relationship ended in failure, with Xie Jinghe as the one who got dumped. When they meet again, Xie Jinghe rescues Shen Shuangli a 62kReads8.8Score7.3kShelves

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   After a long separation, they reunite. The male lead is forcefully in love, with silver hair, an extremely possessive nature, a constant stream of flirtatious remarks, and a clingy personality. Later, fearing the female lead would find him fierce, he dyed his hair black. Then, worried she'd get tired of him, he dyed it blue-gray, creating a stark contrast. He loves being close to the female lead, and after they get together, he buries his head in the crook of her neck in a moment of sadness. It's so beautiful, I'm going to love it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

6. 56 觊 Coveting the White Rose 觊觎白玫瑰 Ai Sisi艾丝丝Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted This book is also titled Hong Kong Island Resonance. [Shanghai heiress X Beijing heir apparent, an aloof, beautiful, slightly expressionless madwoman with a sweet exterior and dark interior X a slightly goofy, loyal black fox] [Sultry flirtation + rekindled romance + devoted to each other and equally matched + mutual devotion] To get rid of a persistent suitor, Bai Luan kisses a stranger she meets on the street. A delinquent blocks her way, cigarette between his lips and a smile in his raised br 142Reads8.4Score—Shelves
7. 57 心 A Heart-Fluttering Romance 心动宠婚 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart]+ [Mending a Broken Relationship]+ [Male Lead Has Been Scheming for a Long Time]+ [Cutesy Female Lead] Li Yao was born a pampered little princess. She had everything she wanted, and the whole world was laid at her feet, yet she didn’t care for any of it. There was only one thing she couldn’t get: Rong Jingyu’s heart. She pursued him for three years in high school, but Rong Jingyu remained indifferent, never even sparing her an extra glance. Li Yao couldn’t take it anym 4.1kReads8.3Score333Shelves
8. 58 年 Every Year Brings Summer 年年有夏天 Zha Zha Here是砸砸呀Modern Romance221k WordsOngoing [First-love butterflies + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + no melodrama, just two people living earnestly and loving earnestly] A torrential downpour in their first year of high school brought Song Nian and Jiang Xia together. After a family upheaval made him a target of prejudice, she stepped in amid the chaos and helped him out of a crisis, leaving a gentle impression in his heart. From then on, he watched over her quietly and approached her with care, and they went from strangers 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male protagonist is ostracized at school due to family misfortune, but is helped and attracted by the radiant female protagonist. Their youthful hearts flutter, but they are separated for some reason, and their unrequited love is cut off. Thirteen years later, they are reunited and go their separate ways.

9. 59 尝 A Taste of Tenderness 尝软 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A long-burning obsession, eased only by your love for me.] She saw Xu Yanzhou again in his office. Chu Li’s manuscript had been stolen, and she hoped he would handle the matter fairly and clear her name. Instead, he took someone else’s side and treated her as if she weren’t there. A friend reminded him, “Yanzhou, that’s Chu Li.” The man raised an eyebrow, as if he’d heard something amusing. “Chu Li? Which Chu Li? I don’t know her.” He showed no regard for their past, and Chu Li had no reason to 11.8kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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   ①The male and female leads broke up due to a misunderstanding, and reunited three years later. The male lead is the heir of a top-tier wealthy family. He occasionally swears, is roguish and handsome, has a head of silver hair, is arrogant and unrestrained, has a strong possessive desire, and is also clingy and loves to act cute [kiss]. "Let's make a bet. If I lose, I will leave your world forever." "And if I lose?" "Get back together with me and do everything that boyfriends and girlfriends should do."

10. 60 她 She Doesn't Believe You Anymore 她不信你了 Camel Milk with No Bottle Cap驼奶没有瓶盖Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweetheart chases his wife to the crematorium] Xia Zhi had always loved Feng Qi. After finally getting him to agree to “give it a try,” they kept their relationship secret for a short while before he denied they were together and publicly announced his relationship with Shen Mian. On her birthday, Feng Qi hastily gave her a “freebie” as a gift, while the actual gift was on Shen Mian’s wrist. Disappointed, she smashed it and gave up on him for good. When Feng Qi tried to send her abroa 8.6kReads6.1Score283Shelves

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    The male and female leads were childhood sweethearts, but they broke up due to a misunderstanding. The male lead, seeking revenge for the female lead's meddling in his affairs during high school, agreed to her confession to see her fail. He also conspired with his parents to force her to go abroad. The female lead gave up without resistance and lived a carefree and independent life. The male lead then regretted his actions and begged the female lead to trust him again. [Eating popcorn emoji]

11. 61 遗 Echoes of Regret: Goodbye, Endless Summer 遗憾回响：再见无尽夏 Xie Jing谢净Modern Romance157k WordsOngoing [Reunited after years apart × both leads are virgins × angst × intense push and pull × second chance at love] Because of their parents’ feud, eighteen-year-old Ye Shaotang and Wu Jinxia lost their homes and families. From then on, he hated her with all his heart. He said, “I wish I’d never met you.” To his surprise, she granted his wish. She moved away and hid her name, leaving him searching for her for eight whole years. Eight years later, she was a tireless photographer, while he had become a 246Reads—Score107Shelves

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    This book! Eight years ago, because of a careless remark, the female protagonist disappeared for eight years to let the male protagonist have his way. He searched for her for eight whole years. Eight years later, things have changed. He is now a wealthy heir, while she is a hardworking photographer struggling to make ends meet. A wedding brings them together again; he is the groom, and she is the wedding photographer. The guests that day all said that the groom looked at the photographer with more affection than he looked at the bride.

12. 62 他 Autumn Colors Filled the Sky When He Arrived 他来时秋色漫天 October Bell十月铃Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Real Estate Heiress × Genius Investor] [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Romance + The Ex’s Long Road to Redemption + Both Pure in Love + One-on-One] Ruan Zhiqiu was the subject of gossip as soon as she started university. Ruan Zhiqiu, a first-year architecture student, was pursuing Lin Yizhou, a third-year student. She brought him meals, attended classes for him, and came up with one creative way after another to chase him. She hurried to explain, but Lin Yizhou asked with a perfectly ser 7.6kReads8.9Score814Shelves

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    ① The two leads, both virgins, had a sweet romance, but their breakup was cruel. Even after eight years apart, neither had truly let go of the other; there was resentment, but love remained the strongest. The female lead was forced into a corner, with no other choice but to obey the male lead's father's wishes and break up. The male lead, after learning the truth, felt deeply sorry for her… ② The male lead was arrogant and cool, with a wild spirit, while the female lead was elegant, noble, and of high moral character. They seemed destined to be apart, yet they got together and had a sweet relationship, only to break up in the end. Even after the breakup, the male lead still cared for the female lead, treated her well, and never blamed her… ③ The female lead accidentally broke the male lead's leg. To make amends, she took care of his meals every day, rain or shine, leading to rumors that she was pursuing him. During their time together, she did develop feelings for him, and they had a sweet romance. However, at graduation, the male lead simply said, "Let's break up," and disappeared. When they met again, the female lead was disheveled and asked him if he regretted it. He said he had no time to regret… ④ During their university years, the female lead fell in love at first sight with the male lead who snatched her wallet back from a thief, and pursued him. The male lead also gradually fell in love with her during their time together. However, their happiness was short-lived; they didn't date for long before she was dumped. Adding to her woes, she injured her foot and gave up dancing, becoming a beauty blogger instead. Meanwhile, the male lead who dumped her, contrary to his usual behavior, started trying to get her attention… ⑤ The female lead, from a family of doctors, was forced into a blind date. The person she had liked in her youth sat opposite her—her cousin, and he remained as noble and untouchable as ever…

13. 63 失 I Fell in Love at First Sight with My Ex After Losing My Memory 失忆后对前男友一见钟情 Run Cheng润橙Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted The score is climbing slowly since the novel just launched~ [Reunion After Years Apart] [Mending a Broken Relationship] [A Lover Who Lost His Memory] A reunion after years apart, with the revelation: “Love at first sight? It was you all along.” A wealthy young man who never takes anything seriously vs. a studious, straight-laced girl | Anthropology student vs. bar owner Zhou Xu falls in love at first sight with a man at a bar. His attitude is strange: he'll kiss and cuddle her, but refuses to g 7.1kReads9.2Score801Shelves

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    Why is this the best reconciliation story I've ever read? She was the one who rejected him first, what's there to cry about? Yuan Ye grabbed her chin, forcefully turning her head back. Zhou Xu's eyes were red, avoiding his gaze, looking somewhat disheveled. "What are you crying about?" Yuan Ye's tone was somewhat rude; even when someone is extremely awkward, their words of concern sound harsh. Zhou Xu, who had been quietly shedding tears, was hurt by his attitude and began to sob. "I hate you," she said, her voice trembling. Yuan Ye's face darkened, childishly pinching the soft flesh of her cheek, blatantly threatening her, "Try saying that again."

14. 64 久 Reunited After Years Apart: President Shen Flirts Openly and Coaxes Her in Private 久别重逢，沈总他明撩暗哄 Cloth Bag Qimu布袋七木Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + The Pursuer's Road to Redemption + Sweet Romance + One-on-One + Both Pure + Three-Year Age Gap] [Devoted, Scheming Gentleman vs. Cool, Sensitive Beauty Photographer] When Shi Yuan was eighteen, she worked up the courage to confess to Shen Zhiyan after drinking. He said, “You're still young. Let's talk again when you're a little older.” Shi Yuan knew that was just a rejection. Later, Shi Yuan learned the truth about how she had gone missing as a child. Looking back on 2.4kReads8.7Score249Shelves

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    Both of these are good.

15. 65 强 Forced to Surrender 强迫沉沦 March White Elm三月白榆Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted (Just started, rating will rise) [Forced love / second chance at love / intense push and pull / possessive hero / reunion after years apart / both leads are chaste / happy ending] Qipao designer x Beijing's most powerful young heir In high school, Jin Yanshen was a heaven-blessed prodigy, admired by everyone. Li Nian pursued him relentlessly until the aloof, untouchable boy finally yielded to her. He bowed his head for her alone, yet she still crushed every bit of his pride. On a rainy night, t 3.7kReads8.9Score321Shelves

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    It was very sweet after the misunderstanding was cleared up.

16. 66 雾 Mist-Shrouded Indulgence 雾色靡靡 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Aloof doctor × graceful beauty Rekindled love + a long road to winning her back + a powerful man lowering his head / both leads are each other’s only partners Ni Wu takes her daughter to the hospital, where the attending physician turns out to be her boyfriend from years ago. They’ve been apart for seven years. She changed her name long ago and has slimmed down from being very overweight. He doesn’t recognize her, and has no idea she secretly had his daughter. Her daughter holds her hand. “Mommy 25.2kReads8.5Score3.4kShelves

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    The male and female leads broke up due to a misunderstanding but reunited 🌱 ① The male and female leads broke up due to a misunderstanding. The female lead, taking her daughter to the doctor, encountered her ex-boyfriend whom she hadn't seen for many years. He had a whirlwind marriage and divorce for his daughter. The male lead thought the female lead was still married and became the other woman for love. The female lead used to be a chubby girl, but now she's super beautiful. After the female lead got married, he pretended to be sick, acted coquettishly, threatened, drove away her suitors, and even wanted to be her mistress [smirk].

17. 67 陆 Professor Lu, Your Tsundere Side Is Showing 陆教授，你的傲娇掉马了 Xu Xu Xu Xu虚徐栩叙Modern Romance840k WordsCompleted [Proud Law Professor vs. Spirited Policewoman | Regrets Chasing Her Too Late | Two Strong Leads, Sparks Flying] Three years ago, she offered him her heart, burning with love, only to hear him say, “We’re on different paths. We can’t work together.” Three years later, they meet again. He’s a special legal advisor to the municipal bureau, and she’s the lead detective on a pivotal case. Working together, he mocks her for running on coffee, yet when they’re alone, he tells her, “Add sugar. Don’t die 4.3kReads6.6Score360Shelves

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    In this story, the male lead misunderstands that the female lead broke up with him, when in fact she was going undercover but couldn't reveal it. After they reunite, the male lead guesses the truth and begins to pursue her. The male lead is a law professor, and the female lead is a detective. There's no domineering CEO system or omniscient perspective; it's a slice-of-life story.

18. 68 惹 My Fiery Little Wife: Mr. Li, It's Been a While! 惹火小娇妻：厉总，别来无恙！ Yi Bai Er亿佰贰Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Secret Crush + Happy Ending] Five years ago, Qiao Wanwan was threatened by someone and said cruel things to the “older brother” she had always secretly loved, Li Shaojue, declaring that she never wanted to see him again. Five years later, they meet again at a dinner party, and Li Shaojue pours wine over Qiao Wanwan. Mistaking her for an escort, he humiliates her in front of everyone at the table. He has no idea how hard her life is now. * Qiao Wanwan knows Li 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story opens with their reunion. Separated due to a misunderstanding, the male lead treats the female lead like a prostitute and humiliates her in various ways. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the male lead is deeply in love and dotes on the female lead. The ending is a happy one.

19. 69 分 After We Broke Up, He Saw Her on a Blind Date and Rushed Straight to the Crematorium 分手后见她相亲，大佬秒到火葬场 Jian Bai见白Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [An Unconventional “Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium” Story + Reuniting After a Breakup] Tang Xi had a crush on Qu Jiangyan, a rakish orthopedic surgeon. After finally winning him over, she devoted herself to making their relationship work. They shared plenty of sweet moments, until her birthday. In a lively private room, Qu Jiangyan’s friends teased him: “Tang Xi used to chase after you like a lovesick puppy. You’ve been pretty into her this past year too. When are you making it official?” 10.2kReads7.9Score461Shelves

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    In the bustling private room, Qu Jiangyan coldly said, "It's just a fling, it's annoying, I won't get a marriage certificate with her." Tang Xi was heartbroken. He threw the engagement ring into the trash can and left in a sorry state. He had suffered a lot and almost lost half his life trying to win her back.

20. 70 公 After My Ex-Boyfriend Acquired the Company 公司被前男友收购以后 Zhi Yu知渔Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted [Lazy, bootlicking heroine + arrogant Capricorn who buys your company when you dump him + workplace romance + sweet pampering = rekindled love] The thing Tong Nian regrets most is making a bet with her best friend during her freshman year to flirt with the aloof campus heartthrob Liao Yuncheng. And somehow, it worked! Her second biggest regret is that a year later, she dumped him in a daze, only to be dragged onto his blacklist. His reason: he had no shortage of ordinary friends. N years later. 17kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    The male and female leads break up due to a misunderstanding. The female lead dumps the male lead before he can officially end the relationship. After a long separation, they reunite. The male lead, a proud Capricorn man who has acquired the female lead's company and become her new boss, tries to win her back. The longest road you've walked is the road your ex-boyfriend is paving the way for reconciliation. [I highly recommend it!]

21. 71 暴 [Book Transmigration] The Brutal CEO Male Lead Whimpers in My Arms Every Night 【穿书】暴戾总裁男主每晚在我怀里嘤嘤嘤 A Little Taro Ball一只芋圆Modern Romance545k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + supporting female character + sweet romance + white moonlight + entertainment industry] Jiang Zhi dreams that she's become the president's doomed ex-girlfriend, his white moonlight, and that the heroine has trampled her underfoot. She decides to act first, dump the president, and escape her doomed fate. “Dare to ask for a breakup? Want me to break your damn legs?” The man grips her waist and bites down viciously on her lips. Jiang Zhi is kissed until she's dazed. A 2.1kReads9.2Score214Shelves

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    Sweet with a touch of angst, angst with a touch of sweetness

22. 72 娇 Don't Run, Darling: The CEO Won't Let You Go 娇妻别逃霸总太难缠 Proud Snow and Frost傲雪凝霜Modern Romance190k WordsOngoing The first time they met, she wore a red dress, alluring and enchanting, and made his heart skip a beat. The second time, she was dressed in black, captivating and unforgettable. The third time, she had transformed, wearing a sharp, professional outfit and looking clever and composed. He froze, stunned on the spot. He was domineering and forceful, almost arrogant to the point of invincibility, making her shrink back and flee again and again. He believed his heart belonged to someone else, yet her 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a childhood sweetheart couple. The female lead disappears and only returns to the male lead's side as an adult. The second book features a couple who meet but don't recognize each other, experiencing numerous misunderstandings and hardships before finally achieving a happy ending.

23. 73 禁 Abstinence Warning: Mr. Li Is a Hopeless Romantic and Too Easy to Tease 禁欲警告：厉总他恋爱脑，不经撩 Little Bun小面包Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the novel just started getting reviews, so that’s normal.) [Abstinent Hero + Sweet Seduction + Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion After Years Apart + Intense Push and Pull] [A Sweet, Flirtatious Childhood Sweetheart and a Cold, Scheming CEO] Reunited after years apart, Li Xie is still just as he used to be: always teaching her, acting like her big brother, and playing the perfect husband! The only problem is that he’s allergic to contraceptives, so he’s spent half his lif 2.7kReads8.9Score221Shelves

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    A misunderstanding led to a nightmare of trying to win back his wife. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

24. 74 双 The Two-Faced Lover Can't Escape 双面恋人逃不掉 Proud Snow and Frost傲雪凝霜Modern Romance380k WordsOngoing His long, slender fingers pinched her pointed chin with such force that it seemed he might crush her jaw. She gasped in pain, her phoenix eyes filled with guilt as she looked at the poppy-like, devastatingly handsome face before her. Her exquisite face had gone deathly pale, and she couldn’t utter a word. “My little beauty, why do you look at me like that?” His thin lips curled into a mocking smile. “Disappointed, are you? I didn’t die like you wanted. Tsk, tsk. What kind of ace assassin can’t e —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 病 Sick of Me 病我 Yun Huayue云画月Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance + Entertainment Industry + Mutual Devotion + Healing + Over-the-Top Drama] Female lead with bipolar disorder (Xin Huaiqiu) * gentle, devoted, love-struck male lead (Gu Yunye) One-line summary: My ex-girlfriend is ill, but I still love her. 146Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    After a long separation, they reunite. The female lead suffers from bipolar disorder and has attempted suicide by cutting her wrists after their breakup, a fact unknown to the male lead. He interprets her actions as signs that she doesn't want to see him. Later, she jumps off a building in front of him.

26. 76 男 A Male Courtesan Killed His Wife? Madam Requests the Marquis Catch Them in the Act 男倌灭妻？少夫人恭请侯爷捉奸 Fire Comb火梳Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing [A Satisfying Tale of Taking Down Scumbags + Strong Hero and Heroine + No Goody-Two-Shoes] The seductive beauty Jin Ling transmigrates to ancient times. At first, she is quite satisfied with her handsome husband, who refuses to take concubines for the sake of her beauty. But then... Her parents-in-law make things difficult for her at every turn. Fine! At least she still has a handsome husband who keeps himself pure. Then the original owner's memories flood in: What the hell? He likes men? So I'm —Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Time travel, a strong female lead, a strong male lead, teaming up to fight a scumbag boyfriend—could there be a more appealing combination? This novel is absolutely captivating; once you start reading, you can't put it down! Bookmark it, everyone!

27. 77 重 After We Reunited, His Cool Persona Fell Apart 重逢后，他的高冷人设崩塌了 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted Completed A man who’s worse than a dog × a sweet, gentle cutie This story is nothing but sweetness and laughs. One sentence from Jiang Xuhuai kept Tang Xiao waiting for four whole years. When he returns, he’s the Jiang family’s grandson. The gulf between their statuses sets off a game of cat and mouse, with her running and him chasing. She retreats step by step, while he closes in. One day, Tang Xiao can take no more. “Can you stay a little farther away from me?” Jiang Xuhuai smiles. “Agree to t 2.8kReads9.1Score222Shelves

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    They all fell in love first, broke up, and then got back together after reuniting years later.

28. 78 醉 A Drunken Kiss in the Spring Breeze 醉吻春风 Flowers Bloom in July花开七月Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Taking What You Want + Reunited Lovers + Secret Marriage + Both Pure + Happy Ending] Rumor has it that Sheng Yubai, who made his mark in business at a young age, hates Ye Xingran with a passion. The woman who once did everything she could to win him over, then cruelly dumped him and disappeared. Years later, when they meet again, he ruins her reputation and sabotages her engagement at any cost, all to get revenge. But where no one can see, the cold, distinguished Mr. Sheng's eyes turn red for h 237Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    This story of a broken mirror mended is slightly angsty in the beginning and sweet and doting later on. The male lead is strong but not crazy; he uses his wits to win the female lead's heart, though he's a bit love-struck.

29. 79 钓 Baiting the Rose 钓玫瑰 Fish Bait and Cats鱼饵与猫Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance + Mutual Salvation + Strong Possessiveness + Intense Push and Pull + Both Each Other’s First and Only] A clear-headed, independent comic artist x a refined, obsessive forensic pathologist (who hides his identity by posing as a doctor) When Wen Xin, who had disappeared from Zhou Yan’s world for seven years, saw him again, he was refined and aloof, standing out in the glamour and chaos of the bar. Wen Xin’s heart ached. A former classmate called out to her, and she heard Zhou Ya 897Reads8.4Score112Shelves

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    This book! The female lead suddenly disappears, and when she returns and sees the male lead again, he's initially cold and speaks harshly. Later, when he sees her interacting with other men, he becomes insanely jealous (he's restrained in the beginning, but his obsessive-compulsive tendencies become uncontrollable later).

30. 80 瞒 Behind My Ex-Husband's Back, I Marry the Crown Prince of Beijing's Elite Circle! 瞒着前夫，我二嫁京圈太子爷！ Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted Three months after Ruan Wan got married, a crowd of suitors suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A rich young heir confessed his love to her. A scheming pretty-boy was willing to be the other man for love. A top-tier star declared his love for her in public. But when she actually got divorced, all those men vanished. * At her ex-husband's wedding, Ruan Wan saw those “suitors” again. They discussed her casually: “Ruan Wan? We were just having a little fun with her.” “If it weren't for making things 22.7kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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    This isn't exactly a breakup due to a misunderstanding, since they were never actually together. On the day he was supposed to confess his feelings, the male lead was sent abroad by his family. When he returned, he discovered his sweetheart had married his younger brother, and later found out the marriage certificate was fake. Was he a mistress for love? Hahaha, this book is explosive! It's like a revenge story about a cannon fodder female supporting character awakening.

31. 81 慕 Mu Shao’s Brilliant Star 慕少的璀璨星辰 Easy to Love易喜欢Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Mu Yucheng, the business tycoon who dominates all of Beicheng, was abandoned by his fiancée. Heartbroken, he gave up on marriage for good. When Tong Miaomiao hears the rumor, she’s furious. “Who abandoned him? He was the one who abandoned me!” Mu Yucheng steps closer. “Wasn’t it you who ran away five years ago while pregnant? And weren’t you the one who pretended not to know me five years later?” Tong Miaomiao looks aggrieved. “I did, but that was because…” “No buts! You’ve adm 168Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is very beautiful.

32. 82 我 We Will Belong to Each Other in the End 我们终将属于彼此 Zhiwan知湾Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends × wealthy-family marriage alliance × rekindled love × his secret crush comes true] Volume One: Rekindled Love | Volume Two: Newlywed Memories When she was thirteen, she burst into his world. Lin Yingxuan, the daughter of one of his father’s business partners, was like a ray of light, illuminating Gu Zeyan’s orderly life. From the moment they met, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. - A marriage alliance that seemed purely transactional tied them together. She thought theirs wou 145Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. When the male lead's company runs into trouble, the female lead is forced to leave, lying to him that she never loved him. Heartbroken, the male lead reunites two years later. At first, he stubbornly insists that they should go their separate ways and he won't fall for her a second time. However, after learning the truth, he's heartbroken. Importantly, the female lead was already pregnant when she left and had even seen a psychologist during that time.

33. 83 放 Dare to Love 放肆去爱 Tong, Just One Tong桐一个桐Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are virgins, reunion after a long separation, rekindled love, mutual devotion, happy ending] [Hot-tempered, jealous, secretly soft-hearted, healing, loyal puppy x gentle and sweet, inwardly insecure, severe depression, little bunny] In high school, Chi Pei was a troublemaking menace with dyed blond hair who would fight without caring if he got hurt. Ye Qing was the only person among the students and teachers who dared to drag him aside and lecture him. Speaking slowly an 14.9kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    It's a mix of sweet and heart-wrenching moments, mostly sweet, a story of a long-awaited reunion.

34. 84 霸 Possessive Love Addiction: Mr. Fu's Prisoner in the Palm of His Hand 霸爱成瘾，傅总的掌心囚 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance6.2M WordsOngoing After a car accident, she was declared the culprit, and Fu Yanchen personally sent her to prison. Three years behind bars left her timid and insecure, but Fu Yanchen still wouldn't let her go. He kept her imprisoned by his side and subjected her to endless torment. Eventually, she vanished without a trace. Only then did the man panic. 5.7kReads7.5Score386Shelves

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    The male protagonist misunderstands the female protagonist and torments her relentlessly.

35. 85 指 A Feast at Your Fingertips 指尖盛宴 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Four years after they last saw each other, Gu Senning took Zeng Zhanzhan to court, accusing her of drugging him and taking the project files from his computer. He had no idea that four years earlier, she had been severely injured in a car accident while saving him, leaving her permanently blind... Later, Gu Senning was consumed by remorse. When she lay in the hospital, with no will to live, he was enjoying life! When she writhed in pain, her whole body convulsing and drenched in cold sweat, he s 4.4kReads8.2Score144Shelves

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    Both of these books feature female protagonists who go blind and leave the male protagonist, who remains unaware and even misunderstands her situation... [Almost crying][Almost crying]

36. 86 偏 The Possessive Tycoon's Beloved: Madam, You Can't Escape 偏执大佬的心尖宠，夫人你逃不掉 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Muchen was blind to the truth and cast aside Huo Jingchuan, the man who loved her most. Then the man she loved most and the sister she trusted most betrayed her, leaving her to die at the hands of a cheating scumbag and his cruel mistress. Given a second life, she opens her eyes, tears apart the scheming woman, takes on the scumbag, and even flirts a little with her future husband. 103Reads6.6Score—Shelves
37. 87 这 The Leaves Won’t Fall This Autumn 这个秋天叶不落 Abyss and Fisher渊与渔Modern Romance26k WordsCompleted Two years after their breakup, Ji Hengzhou only wants revenge on her! Tang Suiyu once thought that leaving alone, carrying all her pain, was the best choice. But as her life neared its end, fate brought them together again, and she learned just how much Ji Hengzhou hated her! Only when she was at death’s door did Ji Hengzhou realize how much he owed her: her parents, her child, her eyesight... 574Reads5.5Score103Shelves
38. 88 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 126.8kReads9.4Score175.7kShelves

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    These are absolutely gorgeous! I'm not even going to say more. I'm a picky reader, and these four books alone made them stand out. Definitely worth it! [Kissing emoji]

39. 89 他 He's Hard to Tame 他难驯 Chu Tang初棠Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted (Mending a broken relationship · Reunion at the start · Saving each other · Each other’s first love, both faithful* not a playboy) Bad-boy troublemaker x clear-headed and resilient Chen Jin had the looks, a gifted mind for math and science, and a talent for air-rifle shooting that made him famous while still young. Born into a prominent family, he was bold and uninhibited. No one could have imagined that someone so blessed would have his wild spirit tamed by Wen Ying, once the most unremarkable, 13.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
40. 90 和 Going on a Dating Show with My Ex 和前任上恋爱综艺 Chacha Is So Cute茶茶好萌Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted Lin Qingzi never imagined that three years after their breakup, she and Song Shimu would end up on the same show, and a dating reality show at that. As a "qualified" ex, Lin Qingzi is careful to keep her distance from Song Shimu at all times. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. At her wit's end, she corners him in a secluded spot under the moonlight. "What exactly are you trying to do?" "I want you!" … 5.1kReads9.1Score467Shelves

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    I really enjoy watching couples who reunite on dating reality shows. [Heart emoji]

41. 91 他 His Kiss, an Addiction I Can't Break 他的吻，戒不掉 Radiant Smile笑欢颜Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart + rekindled love + mutual devotion + both virgins + healing] Roguish, arrogant CEO ✘ cool, alluring beauty That year, he was like a ray of light shining into her dark life. But she could only force herself to push him away and leave with another man. It poured on the day they broke up. “Jiang Yin, if you leave today, disappear for good. Never show your face in front of me again, or I’ll strangle you with my own hands!” His voice was as cold and sharp as a knife, cuttin 6kReads9.0Score504Shelves
42. 92 她 She Takes Her Child to a Dating Show, While the Cold Mr. Mo Longs for Her All Night 她带娃上恋综，冷舔墨爷夜不能寐 Golden Jade, Long Song金玉长歌Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted [Amateur dating reality show + adorable child + rekindled romance] Back then, Chi Yiluo was the heiress of the Huiye Group and a popular beauty blogger, while Mo Xu was an impossibly handsome apprentice chef at a top-tier hotel. When they first met, he delivered her food. She slipped a huge tip into his chef’s uniform and smiled brightly. “Stay the night?” He refused coldly. “Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about the staff at our hotel?” Later, while they were passionately in love, she 877Reads8.5Score157Shelves
43. 93 无 Nowhere to Run: After Her Release from Prison, Master Sheng Refuses to Divorce Her 无路可逃：出狱后盛爷死活不离婚 Lanxi's Big Boss兰溪的霸霸Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later / possessive pursuit / the regretful chase / tragic romance.] Jiang Hua is forced into a deal with Sheng Wuwang: she will serve four years in prison in place of his first love, and in return, Sheng Wuwang will make her Mrs. Sheng, just as she has always wanted. Jiang Hua once stubbornly believed that even if she couldn’t have Sheng Wuwang’s heart, having him would be enough. But four years later, when she walks out of prison, she resolutely decides to let go. Jiang Hu 2kReads8.9Score155Shelves

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    From age twelve to twenty-two, a full ten years, it should end here. Jiang Hua smiled with relief and casually tossed the marriage certificate into the trash can beside her. Four years in prison as compensation, she owed Sheng Wuwang nothing more in this life.

44. 94 五 Five Years Later, Mommy Returns with Three Miniature Tycoons to Take Down Daddy 五年后，妈咪带着三个缩小版大佬虐翻爹地 Hua Zhuozhuo华灼灼Modern Romance756k WordsCompleted [Angst before romance / regretful ex chasing his wife / scum-bashing] Five years ago, she died in a carefully planned fire. Five years later, she returns after undergoing plastic surgery, bringing three mini versions of him with her. The world’s number-one designer, a world-class doctor, a top lawyer... When Lord Ji’s former wife is exposed, he panics. “Tell me! Which bastard fathered those three children?” Wen Yumian: “That bastard is dead. Go find him in hell!” When Lord Ji learns that the dea 1kReads9.1Score373Shelves

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    There's a huge misunderstanding; you'll only understand after reading the epilogue, otherwise you'll think the male lead is a real jerk.

45. 95 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.5kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves

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    The trope of a cool, arrogant young master and a sweet, innocent girl is just too irresistible!! The female lead's cautious, secret crush in the beginning, while the male lead slowly falls for her without realizing it. They break up due to a misunderstanding, but their reconciliation is incredibly sweet! Definitely worth watching!!

46. 96 我 I'm the Female Manager of a Boy Band 我是男团女经纪 Muddy Wine and Autumn Crane浊酒秋鹤Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Yue Jue’s former female manager has returned to the entertainment industry! And now she’s managing a boy band? The band’s fans see her as their number-one enemy, convinced that this woman must have ulterior motives. Song Wancheng has this to say: “I had no choice. Life forced my hand. I have no interest in dating my own artists.” The band’s most popular member: “Try it with me. You might change your mind.” The all-rounder captain: “Don’t be so sure. Let’s wait and see.” The adorable youngest mem 692Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    Then these two are the best.

47. 97 宠 The Pampering Big Brother: Turning Life Around with My Sweet Little Sister 宠妹奶哥：和软萌妹妹的逆转人生 Rabbits Love Dried Minnows兔子爱吃小鱼干Urban595k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Sweet Romance + Devoted Older Brother + Entrepreneurship + A Touch of Food + Cozy Everyday Life] In his previous life, Jiang Ming's father died unexpectedly, and his already frail mother couldn't bear the blow. She left Jiang Ming and his seriously ill younger sister behind and passed away. To raise the money for his sister's operation, Jiang Ming worked several jobs and endured every hardship imaginable! He even forced himself to break up with his girlfriend, whom h 4.1kReads9.2Score306Shelves

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    The male lead was afraid of being a burden to the female lead, so he broke up with her... (I don't want to type anymore)

48. 98 他 He's So Wild, Yet He'll Bow His Head for Me 他那么野，但会为我低头呀 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Wildness is now available!] [School days to city life × second-chance romance] [Sweet girl × cocky guy] [Female pilot × tattoo artist/air traffic controller + mutual devotion and healing] 1 At Nangao High, Li Sui and Tan Ye both became famous for being so different from each other. One had failed the college entrance exam and was preparing to retake it. The other was the school's star student, about to be recommended for university admission. When they first met 2.1kReads9.4Score272Shelves

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    A broken mirror mended + a reunion right from the start, and the bittersweet tension between them after their reunion is absolutely adorable!!! It's all about the initial heartbreak followed by sweetness, guaranteed to be a great read!!

49. 99 在 Drowning in a Kiss Amid the Summer Breeze 在夏风中溺吻 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance]+ [Healing] [Gentle, pure gardenia × Gloomy, solitary boy]+ [Award-winning journalist × Business tycoon] Xu Ren, who supposedly built his business empire from nothing, was known for his ruthless, cold-hearted nature. In Yucheng, he could get away with anything. There were countless rumors about him, but no one knew that since he was young, he had given the last tender part of his heart to the moonlight that had shone upon him. … When they meet again after years apart, the little g 1.4kReads9.0Score146Shelves

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    🌷🌷The male and female leads break up due to a misunderstanding, then reunite. ①They've been in a relationship for four years, but on the day the male lead is about to propose, the female lead disappears. Upon their reunion, the male lead hates the female lead and even flirts with another girl in front of her. But seeing the female lead's red eyes, he forgets everything, saying, "It's fake, fake, that's not my fiancée, she's my cousin, we're not related by blood, I just wanted to make you angry." Later, he learns that during the years she was gone, she suffered from depression, and seeing the hideous scars on her wrists, his heart feels like it's being cut by a knife…

50. 100 客 The Rise of a Dusty Connection 客尘缘起 Long Xiaobai Haha龙小白哈哈Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted What should an ordinary college girl do when a domineering CEO pursues her? Lin Li gritted her teeth and declared that she already had a crush on someone. She refused to indulge him. No matter how sweet the words or tempting the gifts, rich men couldn't be trusted! This left the powerful young heir Mu Ren troubled. He couldn't believe her heart was as hard as stone, so he tried every approach, both gentle and forceful, patiently wearing her down! After they spent time alone doing charity work, w 1Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A domineering CEO falls in love at first sight with a female college student. Sweet moments, misunderstandings, and a slightly angsty plot await! It's incredibly addictive, with a touch of angst—go check it out!

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