Modern Romance with Great Values and a Great Story 三观超正超好看的现代言情文

1. 251 盛 Summer Sunshine: This Is the Youth I Love 盛夏光年：这样的青春我才喜欢 Ze Ri Sheng泽日生Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted Also known as: Summer Light Years [A cool, aloof physics prodigy × an imaginative online author | Mutual crush | Sweet romance and a spectacular identity reveal] Everyone at school knows Lin Shengnian, the physics department’s “untouchable beauty,” as a research fanatic who won’t even spare girls an unnecessary glance. Xia Xiguang thinks so too. An inconspicuous Chinese literature student, she feels perfectly safe writing fan fiction on a novel website. She even uses Lin Shengnian’s real nam 14Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   This book perfectly captures the bittersweetness and excitement of unrequited love. The female protagonist confides her feelings behind a pseudonym, while the male protagonist silently observes and gradually gets closer. From misunderstanding to understanding, from strangers to falling in love, the story is full of youthful energy and feels natural.

2. 252 金 The Canary’s Escape Plan 金丝雀出逃计划 Fishy Qianwan鱼鱼千万Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [A powerful man lowering his head × a seemingly innocent woman with hidden ambitions] [Both are each other’s first] [He chases her after losing her] Wen Ye knows she is nothing more than a carefully pampered canary. Everyone says she is vain and after Yan Shiqin’s wealth and power. Only she knows that his hot-and-cold tenderness is the most intoxicating thing of all. She once gladly accepted every bit of his indulgence, but with each instance of indifference and neglect, her love slowly faded 39Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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   "A Rare Novel about a Wealthy CEO" tells the story of a domineering CEO who initially fails to appreciate what he has, only realizing the meaning of unrequited love after losing it.

3. 253 听 Rumor Has It Young Master Pei Got Hurt Again Today 听说，裴少今天又挂彩了 Apple Kangkang苹果康康Modern Romance230k WordsOngoing [1v1 sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + both communicate + chaotic antics + comedy] What? Your best friend got pregnant by a jerk? How can you let that slide? Su Yuan grabbed a weapon and went to beat the bastard up! Oh no, she hit the wrong guy? Run! But why won’t this guy leave her alone? Insults won’t drive him off, and she can’t beat him in a fight. What was his name again? Right, Pei Yifeng. He’s latched onto her. What’s she supposed to do? He’s the elegant, dashing 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The supporting characters are not mere plot devices; the male lead's childhood friend, the female lead's best friend, and both sets of parents are all well-developed. The elders are not tools for forcibly pushing for marriage; rather, their subtle matchmaking feels natural. The villain's scheming interactions are kept understated, with the focus on the mutual attraction between the male and female leads.

4. 254 风 Where the Wind Leaves Its Trace, Beyond the White Line 风过留痕，白线之外 The Laws of the Stars星辰之理Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy, no System, realistic, action psychology, everyday mysteries] Bailing first met Chen Feng at a dinner her younger sister had arranged at the last minute. He was neat-looking and impeccably mannered, even keeping a carefully measured distance whenever he came close. But she soon realized this "temporary boyfriend" was no ordinary man. When she was hurt, he would pull his hand back. When she was wary, he would take half a step away. He always left every choice up to her, yet w 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   What is pure love? It's not the absence of sex, desire, or two people holding hands and chanting. Pure love is—he could have gone further, but he chose to retreat. She could have avoided him, but she chose to stay. He massaged her shoulders, stopping at a point that offered no therapeutic benefit, pausing for six seconds, then withdrew his hand. Not because he didn't want it, but because he knew she wasn't ready. And the female protagonist, clearly aware of those six seconds, neither called for a stop nor went along with it. She simply curled her right index finger slightly on the sheet, then waited for him to continue. In those six seconds, there wasn't a single "I love you," but it carried more weight than any declaration of love.

5. 255 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 48.6kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
6. 256 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A novel with impeccable morals! Highly recommend this new story! Perfect for those who love intellectually stimulating, action-packed stories and enjoy strong, conflicting leads! The male lead is a domineering, obsessive CEO! The female lead is a rational law professor. The male lead falls for her, and the female lead is learning about love from him ❤️❤️❤️ So sweet!

7. 257 哥 My Brother Is Hard to Resist 哥哥不经撩 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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   While sleeping soundly at home, Su Nianyi dreamt that her house was burning down. Upon waking, she realized it wasn't a dream. During the firefighters' efforts to extinguish the blaze, she fell instantly in love with Shen Zhinan. One day, Shen Zhinan pinned Su Nianyi, who had been avoiding him for days, against the wall and asked in a hoarse voice, "Who taught you to flirt and run away?"

8. 258 表 The Confession Paradox [Book Transmigration] 表白悖论【穿书】 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [A carefree little sunshine × a sensitive black-hearted beauty] Yun Zhi accidentally transmigrated into the body of a vicious supporting female character who shared her name. If she completed confession missions, she could cling to life in the novel. She had no choice but to rack up life points by confessing to people in every way she could. Mission: Make an unexpected confession The black-hearted beauty: “Why are you following me?” Yun Zhi swallowed. “I wanted to surprise you.” The black-heart 4.5kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
9. 259 恶 The Mad Dog 恶犬 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Du Yutong opened her eyes in Chen Yang’s bed. Staring at the face in front of her, identical to ‘his,’ she screamed in anguish. Chen Yang’s gaze turned cold. “If you really can’t do it, just pretend I’m Chen Ji.” 463Reads9.4Score117Shelves
10. 260 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.6kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
11. 261 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 44.7kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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    The story unfolds from a century-old arranged marriage, where the male lead falls in love at first sight in his youth and spends ten years in the relationship. After marriage, he gently guides the female lead. The virginity of both characters makes the story reassuring, and the everyday life is full of sweetness. If you're looking for something to read, give this a try.

12. 262 贵 Noble Academy: All of You, Awaken! 贵族学院：你们全都给我觉醒！ Tu Tuying涂徒影Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [The cover was purchased from the art editor! The character artwork was properly licensed by the art editor from the artist, so it isn't exclusive!] [Theme: Strive for the best] [Noble academy ensemble cast + heartwarming story | cool, radiant young lady × carefree, unruly young master] Ye Mingzhao awakens. She is a sacrificial side character in an old-school Mary Sue novel. She is destined to fall for a man named Lin Zhuoxuan, build connections for him, and sacrifice the entire Ye family for hi 10.4kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves
13. 263 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves

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    Liu Woxing's gaze fell on Xie Mi, her heart filled with mixed emotions. This brief escape from reality was something Teacher Xie had bought for her. But could she really keep running away forever? A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the roadside trees, and a wildflower fell onto the table in front of Liu Woxing. "..." She suddenly picked up the wildflower and began plucking the petals one by one. At the same time, she silently repeated in her heart like a child: Leave, stay, leave, stay... When she plucked the last petal, the answer was still "leave." The odd number of petals seemed to foreshadow something. Her fingers froze, and a huge sadness welled up inside her. Knowing it was a meaningless act, she still felt wronged by the unpleasant answer. She just wanted some comfort; why couldn't she even offer her a vague, ethereal solace? Suddenly, Xie Mi reached out and tore the last petal in half. Her voice was utterly calm. "If you can't get the answer, create it yourself." Liu Woxing was stunned, staring in disbelief at the petal torn in two. The number of petals had become even, and the answer had become "leave it." Xie Mi's voice still echoed in her ears. "No one can control your life."

14. 264 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 266.3kReads9.7Score31.3kShelves
15. 265 溯EN Letters Tracing the Rain 溯雨信笺 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The physical book is now available. Its published title is Letters in the Rain] [Small-Town Literature | Bittersweet Slow Burn | Mutual Healing | 1v1 | Happy Ending] [Gentle and Resilient x Jaded and World-Weary] When Pu Yu was seventeen, she transferred to a remote town in southern China. There, she met Yuan Su. He had once been the town's brightest star, a prodigy destined for greatness. Now he had fallen from grace, and everyone avoided him. Everyone except Pu Yu. - An old street. A repair s 258.2kReads9.6Score49.3kShelves
16. 266 暖 Ripples on Warm Waters 暖水微澜 The Yellow Bird in the South南有黄鸟Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + mutual pursuit + everyday life + partly set in the entertainment industry + one-on-one romance] A slow burn at first, then a satisfying romance. There’s sweetness and angst, with angst first and sweetness later. A story about perfect pitch and a heart that feels everything too deeply. The hero loves her but can’t have her, and has a long road ahead as he tries to win her back. The heroine doesn’t realize she’s in love and must overcome one psychological hu 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A story of redemption where both characters are virgins, the pacing is slow at first but quickens later, and the writing style becomes somewhat absurd later on, haha. People who have suffered trauma from their families of origin rarely have well-rounded personalities; it's a story of two broken individuals coming together. Even a child without a mother is a treasure.

17. 267 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves
18. 268 你 You Are My Glory: Having You Is All I Need for the Rest of My Life 你是我的荣耀：余生有你足矣 Xin Tianyuan辛恬苑Female-Channel Fanfiction686k WordsOngoing Qiao Jingjing: Yu Tu, having you with me for the rest of my life is all I need! Yu Tu: Same here! So many people have treated me wonderfully, yet none of them ever stirred my heart. Only you. The moment you smile, flowers bloom in my heart. It’s as if just standing there, you’ve already outshone everyone. 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this fanfiction, based on the novel and TV series "You Are My Glory." A female celebrity confesses her love in high school but is rejected because the male lead thinks she's too pretty to work hard with her. Eight years after graduation, they reunite, and the male lead finally sees her efforts and accepts her. They fall in love and spend their lives together—a perfect combination of high emotional intelligence and high IQ. The author's writing is romantic and vivid, the plot unfolds logically, and the descriptions of various industries are accurate and insightful. It feels like something that happened right next door, with various details echoing each other. Understanding it brings a knowing smile to your face. It's far superior to those unrealistic, simplistic novels; it's a breath of fresh air amidst the flood of stories about wealthy families vying for power, academic jealousy, and top stars protecting their wives. The novel is sweet throughout, the characters are intelligent and articulate, and their values ​​are very positive. It portrays the emotions and mutual support between partners in an incredibly romantic way. The only downside: after reading this, you won't be able to read 98% of other romance novels.

19. 269 双 Chronicle of the Twin Bracelets 双镯记 Cloud Book and Shadow云朵书影Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to Another World] [Powerful CEO] [Women's Growth] [Mutual Devotion] A wealthy heiress and a princess from another world transmigrate and switch places. How will the rich young heir handle it? Told across two timelines, ancient and modern, this story focuses on women's growth and a love that brings two people together to save each other. Family, friendship, career: she wants it all! In the modern world, there's a wealthy young heir who has been her childhood sweetheart. In the anc 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this one! A high-quality time-travel novel with dual narratives, tons of foreshadowing, and a very sophisticated plot! A wealthy heiress and an ancient princess swap bodies! The restraint and forbearance of childhood sweethearts! The romance develops gradually, with clear logic, plenty of laughs and tears, and a strong sense of destiny! A mutually satisfying read! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

20. 270 千 The Curse Across a Thousand Years 千年时空的诅咒 Xu Yang, Who Loves Sorghum Liquor爱吃高粱酒的虚泱Modern Romance93k WordsOngoing Shen Yinyin, 23, is a graduate student in the archaeology department at Jiangcheng University. Cool and aloof on the surface but resilient at heart, she has an extraordinary gift for empathizing with ancient artifacts. She has long suffered from insomnia, and night after night, she dreams of a mysterious figure whose face is blurred. While restoring a broken bronze sword, she meets Huo Qiuze, and from then on, their fates become tightly intertwined. By chance, she catches a glimpse of the twin-f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading adrenaline rush! A farewell in Lin'an, Southern Song Dynasty, traps the two in a thousand-year cycle of reincarnation. The world says he was heartless and murdered his family, but only his thousand-year-old obsession proves that he bore all the infamy, solely to protect her.

21. 271 丰 When the Voluptuous Beauty Pouts, the Stern Officer Blushes 丰腴美人一撒娇，冷面军官脸红了 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance670k WordsOngoing [Period setting, marriage first and love later, following the army, adorable kids, husband’s road to winning his wife back] The day after Shen Qingshu mailed a divorce agreement to Rong Jingshi, she began having one prophetic dream after another. She dreamed that her hypocritical, ungrateful stepsister stole the family heirloom from her, schemed to have her sent to the countryside, and tortured her to death in Heilongjiang, leaving her family ruined and slaughtered. When she woke, she heard her 15.2kReads6.0Score969Shelves

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    To deal with green tea bitches and scumbags, you need high-tech solutions; physical exorcism is the most lethal! The opening chapters completely stunned me; it's definitely a high-quality novel. I added it to my bookshelf immediately after reading the first chapter. [Fear][laughing and crying][eye rolling][vomiting][licking screen][cool]

22. 272 夜 A Night of Reckless Seduction 夜晚，肆意撩拨 Muzi Yiyan木子一言Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [A peerless genius in traditional Chinese medicine + a cool, secretly passionate tycoon from the worlds of light and shadow] [Bold pursuit and mutual devotion + each other's one and only] [All the love + happy ending] In the wilderness, Qin Ye fell for Lin Qingwan at first sight... They say that when someone captures your heart at first glance, you're not content to be just friends. Take another look, and all you want is to make them yours! If you like someone, then go get them. She flirts boldl 344Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is compassionate and wise with strong moral values. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, the plot is not clichéd, and they are particularly good at flirting.

23. 273 一 A Carefully Orchestrated Love 一场处心积虑的爱情 Far Mountains Long, Cloud Mountains Wild, Dawn Mountains Green远山长云山乱晓山青Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Love at first sight + faithful to each other + an aloof beauty knocked off her pedestal + revenge + sweet romance + powerful heroine and hero No matter how recklessly she acted or how badly she messed up, even when she cut ties and said they were over, he stayed by her side, protecting her and taking responsibility for whatever happened. There will always be someone who sees through your disguise of strength and embraces your vulnerable soul. In just six months, He Manman earned the title of the 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight. Both of them have sound values. The male lead comes from a prestigious family and is a retired firefighter.

24. 274 指 A Fingerprint Away from Falling in Love 指纹解锁的心动 Before Dawn, Just Before Daybreak临晞未晞Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reunited after years apart + mutual devotion + beloved by everyone, 1v1] Li Linxi, a fourth-year archaeology student, discovers the fingerprint of an artisan from three thousand years ago in “noise” data from a digitization project. She also reunites with Xiao Heyang, the “Third Brother” who tutored her four years earlier. The discovery not only leads her to rewrite her company’s data collection standards, but also draws her into an adventure where academia and business collide. She must navi 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has sound values, doesn't make you stupid, doesn't involve sadomasochism, and is full of details. I recommend it +1.

25. 275 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 47.2kReads9.7Score5.9kShelves

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    I found a really good article. It's not just a simple romance novel; it's a very heartwarming piece. After reading it, I was moved to realize that no matter how humble your birth, you must give it your all to become a better version of yourself.

26. 276 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 26.6kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    The male lead is arrogant and self-centered, yet he dotes on the female lead. The female lead is seemingly innocent but actually cunning. Both leads have strong moral values. The writing is delicate and it's a very good read.

27. 277 年 Quick Transmigration Through the Eras: I Slack Off Until the End of My Life 年代快穿之在摸鱼中寿终正寝 Kong Qing倥青Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both Male and Female Perspectives]╫ [No Romance]╫ [Powerful Golden Finger]╫ [Everyday Life, No Hostility]╫ [No Following the Original Plot]╫ [Period Setting, Occasionally Raising Children]╫ [Story Length Depends on My Mood]╫ [Regular Updates, Read Without Worry] After transmigrating into three different lives, Ji Weichen returns to her original world. Only after making up for the regrets she left behind there does she realize that she has long since become a lowly employee in the Era Division o 7.4kReads7.8Score488Shelves

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    A very satisfying book; it reads well and suits my taste for this type of story.

28. 278 逆 Defying Heaven: I Sign a Contract with a Top-Tier Divine Beast and Conquer the World 逆天狂妃：契约顶级神兽后战天下 Li Qingyue李清越Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Feng, a top mercenary, transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing, ugly girl with the same name. The moment she opens her eyes, she’s thrown into a fight to the death? Jun Lingfeng gives a cold laugh. Bring it on, she’ll take them all! Ugly looks? The Red Lotus Karmic Fire will burn away every impurity! Contracted spirit beasts with ancient bloodlines: invincible in battle! Her parents are in danger? She’ll lead a million spirit beasts and trample everything in her path! Alchemist, b 517Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    The female protagonist is all-powerful, inheriting the legacy of a Space Venerable. In the world of spirit beasts, she is brave, resourceful, and intelligent.

29. 279 女 The Female CEO Transmigrates to the 1970s to Live the Easy Life 女霸总穿越七零做咸鱼 Pangya Got Fatter胖丫胖了Modern Romance864k WordsCompleted [A sweet, vintage-era romance like an idol drama!!! Not a farming story! Not a tragic romance! Not a countryside tale!! Read with caution if that’s not your thing!!] [Set in the 1970s, with an idol drama in the making! Friendship in the early days, a journey through the business world later on!!!] Lu Jingxing: “I see it clearly now. You’re no little fairy. You’re a temptress, a temptress who lures people in!” Gu Nanmo: “Hahaha, that’s right, that’s right! I’m a little demon, free and carefree. I 1.3kReads8.9Score113Shelves

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    This is a period romance novel that's been severely overshadowed by its low ratings. It's not overly sentimental, idiotic, or exaggerated. The plot is sweet and refreshing, and I highly recommend it.

30. 280 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 50.6kReads9.7Score7.4kShelves

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    These are all novels rated 9 points or higher, definitely worth reading. I bought a physical copy of the first book as soon as I finished reading it; I really liked it. The second and third books are filled with regrets and heartache, making you cry a bit. The fourth book introduced a lot of legal knowledge.

31. 281 暗 Secretly in Love with Heyuan 暗恋河源 One Bite of Red Bean Qingtuan一口红豆青团Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted A young woman returns to her hometown to heal × a young man returns to start a business [The heroine has an ex-boyfriend, both leads are virgins, funny Northeastern slice-of-life, a slow-burn romance, secret love becomes mutual, happy ending] The summer she was eight, she gave him an eraser marked “LL.” After that, he stopped crying~ The summer she was eighteen, he asked her, “Will you come back?” She told him, “I will~” The summer she was twenty-eight, she found the old eraser he'd kept all 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, a long-awaited reunion, unrequited love blossoming into reality – a sweet slice-of-life story, already completed, so feel free to read on!

32. 282 侦 The Detective Has No Idea the Two Male Leads Eloped 侦探死都不知道双男主其实私奔了 wodomoTwo Male Leads127k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads · Multiple Perspectives · Ensemble Cast · Campus · Mystery] (Not a power fantasy, subverts expectations, demanding to read, plenty of foreshadowing, proceed with caution if that bothers you, and expect heartbreak) A detective only needs to explain why people die. A writer, however, has a responsibility to tell everyone why people should live. A cave, an elopement. They left behind an unidentified corpse, a utility knife, and an investigation steeped in heartbreak from beginning 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the first time I've seen this type of subject matter, and I'm completely captivated. I really want to watch it all at once without going to sleep.

33. 283 偷 A Secret Kiss 偷偷吻一下 Loves Roasted Potatoes Most最爱烧洋竽Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance and Healing] Doctor × Patient. An unbelievably sweet love story. (A heads-up: The heroine has a mental illness, and the story focuses on how the hero helps her heal. The pacing is a little slow, but every moment is sweet!) 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It has extremely positive values ​​and is a heartwarming and healing read.

34. 284 我 I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你 Ling Xi灵希Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov 944Reads9.5Score210Shelves
35. 285 离 Back to High School Before the Divorce: This Time, I Won't Fall for You 离婚前重回高中，这次我不心动了 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) [Campus rebirth + regretful pursuit + bad-boy wins her heart + living-under-one-roof romance] [Slightly rebellious good girl x laid-back, aloof bad boy] After her grandmother passes away, both the Tan and Lu families feel sorry for Xu Entang, who has no family left, and want to take her in. When she arrives in Beicheng, she sees again the boy she never forgot after meeting him once. Lu Jin is brazen and unruly. Over the years they grow up together, she watches one woman af 101.5kReads9.4Score10.6kShelves

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    I love the male lead's character; he's not the aloof type, he has a sharp tongue, and his interactions with his friends are very funny. His friends all have very positive values, and there are tons of hilarious moments!

36. 286 书 Yan Ruyu Is in the Book 书中自有颜如聿 Nightfire夜火火Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Ruishu thinks Qin Yu is the legal profession’s version of a bitter truth dispenser. The more handsome he is, the sharper his tongue. Love is too much trouble! Qin Yu thinks Jiang Ruishu is the queen of schemes among judges. The kinder she sounds, the more hypocritical she is inside. Stay as far away from her as possible! But neither of them expected to spend their whole lives falling for each other. 3.4kReads9.5Score621Shelves
37. 287 疯 The Mad Dark Moonlight Becomes Everyone's Darling, and the Powerful Men Fight Over Her 疯批黑月光成团宠，大佬们抢疯了 Sweet and Sour Lychee Pork酸甜荔枝肉肉Modern Romance391k WordsOngoing [Career-obsessed, unhinged black-moonlight heroine] [Self-interest above all] [Everyone's favorite] [Rivalry among men] [Feel-good entertainment-industry story] In her first month in prison, Jiang Yue met a man who said, "Want your freedom? Pretend to be my younger sister and help me get revenge." The Jiang family's long-lost biological daughter had been bullied to death, and Jiang Jin wasn't willing to let it go. The next day, Jiang Jin signed a settlement agreement and took her home to the Jia 325Reads—Score109Shelves

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    Book-starved ladies, gather here! The ambitious, ruthless, and seemingly hopeless heroine is here! She starts in prison, makes a deal with a man to impersonate a deceased heiress, and returns for revenge. Step by step, she schemes and uses connections to climb the social ladder, manipulating a host of powerful figures. The ending is unexpected; everyone goes crazy, with a financial tycoon, a CEO, and her childhood sweetheart, a movie star, all vying for her favor. Fans of dramatic love triangles will be ecstatic.

38. 288 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then gives up her assigned job to stay in the city and pursue her career.

39. 289 透 The Transparent Cage 透明色牢笼 DoodLuckyModern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing This book is a very slow burn, but you're sure to find yourself in it, along with the high school days you miss. [Two heroines] [School life] [Hidden powerhouse] [Heartwarming] [Mystery] [Angst] [Ensemble cast] At elite Shengying High School, Lin Xiaoyu is trapped in an invisible cage. She comes from a wealthy family and has a refined air, yet her natural reserve is mistaken for “putting on airs,” leaving her isolated for a long time. When even the last refuge in her dorm room is taken from her, 4Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    [Campus intrigue [Hidden Boss] [Human Redemption] [Dual Female Leads x Intellectual Battles and Reversals x Breakthrough Growth x Sweet Romance] [Slow Burn] [Minor Cuts 😎]

40. 290 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 677Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 291 我 My Wife's Lies 我妻子的谎言 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban162k WordsCompleted The warmth of their newlywed days had barely faded when the lie hidden beneath their marriage certificate came crashing down on Shu Wang. The lovely wife he doted on was none other than the woman his childhood friend Qin Yiming had kept hidden away three years ago. His wife kept the past secret, stumbling over her words and showing no sense of boundaries. Qin Yiming pressed him at every turn, refusing to let go. All the tenderness vanished from Shu Wang's eyes. "After everything you two hid f 9.1kReads—Score419Shelves
42. 292 沈 Miss Shen Only Collects Interest: Forgiveness Accrues Daily Interest 沈小姐只收利息：原谅按日计息 Black or White菲黑即白Modern Romance210k WordsOngoing Rival men fighting for her | The chase-and-regret game | A devastating reckoning and revenge | Cool, commanding heroine | Dark power plays among the elite | Returns after faking her death Five years ago, Shen Zhien went from being the eldest daughter of the Shen family to a “sinner” despised by everyone. The man she trusted most shut her out. The brother who had protected her for seventeen years drove her from their home. Branded a thief and an arsonist, she vanished from everyone's world. Every 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't a mindless sweet romance! This book follows a revenge and retribution storyline. Shen Zhi'en was betrayed by her closest loved ones, died once, and became completely awake. After returning, she only talks about revenge, not love.

43. 293 守 Guarding the Early Summer Breeze 守护初夏的风 A Cool Breeze Blowing In from the Sea海上吹来清凉的风Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted The first time Qin Feng saw Shen Chuxia, she was onstage delivering a poised, composed, and insightful speech. One brief, dazzling glimpse and one hurried night stayed in his memory for five whole years. But he and she also spent those five years missing each other. When he saw her again five years later, she had collapsed by the roadside. He saved her, and the wheels of fate began to turn. He thought, This time, I won’t let her slip away! Qin Feng and Shen Chuxia’s fate began five years ago, bu 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a retired group president who hides her identity while dating her boyfriend, only to have him cheat on her. In the very first chapter, she catches him in bed with another man. The male protagonist is a military officer who has been silently protecting the female protagonist since their one-night stand five years ago. When they reunite after their breakup, he pursues her, and they fall in love again, resolving the misunderstanding from five years ago.

44. 294 穿 I Became the Male Lead’s Bratty Ex-Girlfriend and He Kissed Me to Tears 穿成男主的作精前女友，被亲哭 Yue Fanfan月帆帆Modern Romance174k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book + System + devoted couple + happy ending + stunning heroine and adoring hero] When Tian Tian opens her eyes again, she has transmigrated into a book as the male lead’s shallow, vain, stunningly beautiful ex-girlfriend. In the original novel, the male lead is a top student with a brilliant mind, a genius in AI algorithms with ideals and ambitions. But his ex-girlfriend only wants to shop, hold hands, and kiss, becoming an obstacle on his path to success. It’s only after 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a highly intelligent academic genius, and the female lead is beautiful and successful—it's super sweet! [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work]

45. 295 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 761Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 祁 Qi, Are You Really Giving Up on Pursuing Me? 祁同学，真的不继续追了吗 Crazy Little Tortoise疯狂小乌龟Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted An utterly unremarkable boy writes the girl he's secretly loved for three years into an essay for a mock exam, letting everyone know how much he favors her. But in real life, he's never had the courage to say a single word to her. He's too ordinary, while she's far too outstanding. Years later, at a blind date arranged by his friends, his heart recognizes her before he does. But when a sudden crisis hits his family, his insecurity and sensitivity make him avoid her at every turn. Yet she's like 4.4kReads8.9Score527Shelves

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    Real Modern Literature

47. 297 1 15 Hell-Level Bad Endings: You Stop at Flirting, While I’m In Too Deep 15个地狱级be：你点到为止，我泥足深陷 Drunk on Gold纸醉金靡Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Modern romance + domineering CEO + substitute + marriage + tragic love] Giving your whole heart in love will only leave you in pieces. Why do you think I’ll still be here just because you turn around? That if you crook your finger, I’ll make the same mistake all over again? I’m not the kind of person who forgets the pain once the wound heals. In love, the one who holds the power is never the one being loved. It’s the one brave enough to confess their feelings and brave enough to let go. I loved 895Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I loved, I accepted my fate, I withdrew. I really love the author's view on love. Those who lose me are lost forever. It's not a tragic ending, not just a feeling of regret, but the heroine's victory in a fight to the death.

48. 298 戚 President Qi, Your Wife Has the Whole World Wrapped Around Her Finger! 戚总，你家夫人撩爆全球！ Tan Qi谈栖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted As soon as Chu Si’s sister, who had been missing for years, returns, she tries to take everything from her, including her fiancé, the man known as one of the capital’s rising stars. Since Chu Si and Qi Huaizhou have always had a purely physical relationship, with no feelings involved, she has no choice but to try every trick in the book to secure their relationship. But none of it works. The jerk steals her contracts, calls her a dramatic little brat, and lets her sister ride in his car. Chu Si 3.5kReads9.1Score429Shelves

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    Don't be put off by the title of the first book; it's okay, though it's still being serialized. All eight of these books are very good and not bad.

49. 299 携 Fleeing with the Summer Breeze 携夏风出逃 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [From secret crush to mutual love + both pursue each other + healing and redemption + slow-burn romance + light ensemble cast] When she was fifteen, a boy swept into Si Qing’s world without warning, carried on the orange-gold summer breeze. Qi Fang came from one of the most illustrious families in the capital. With the carefree air of a playboy, he seemed to never let his gaze linger on anyone. When she started university, a video of Si Qing speaking as the freshman representative was posted to 29.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    "Escape with the Summer Breeze" is especially good. The male and female leads are both virgins, and their unrequited love turns into a real relationship—a setting that's exactly what I'm looking for! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

50. 300 我 I've Secretly Loved Him, Year After Year 我偷偷喜欢他，一年又一年 Clouds and Smoke with You云烟与卿Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted Jiang Yuze will never know That a girl named Xiao Xi secretly loved him for seven years. Xiao Xi: a desolate hope. Just like her unrequited love, it would never see the light of day. She said, “I once loved someone with all my heart, too. But he never knew how I felt.” Reader's note: Based on a true story 2kReads8.6Score217Shelves

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