Are High School Romance Novels No Longer Popular? 青春校园文是不是没市场了

1. 551 这 This Time, Let Me Spoil You 这一世，换我来宠你 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted She is a sweet, gentle student of traditional Chinese painting in the Fine Arts Department at Xijing University. He is Ning Yanzhou, a cool and dignified academic ace in the physics department at the same school. They meet by chance, and their feelings gradually spark. As time passes, they come to realize that they were lovers in a previous life, reunited in this one through quantum entanglement----- 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An incredibly sweet campus romance, the heart-fluttering days of youth, countless passionate kisses, making you blush and your heart race, making you want to fall in love!

2. 552 重 Reborn: Taking It Easy While Cultivating Immortality in High School 重生归来：我在高中悠闲修仙 Beneath the Sunlight阳曦之下Urban623k WordsOngoing [Reborn] + [Foundation Establishment cultivation] + [Only I wield the power] + [Everyday life] + [Occasional showing off] + [Teenage romance] Li Ping'an had a dream, a very, very long dream. One dream, two lifetimes. In the dream, he studied, graduated, and started working, then peacefully fell asleep on an ordinary night. Then Li Ping'an had another dream, in which he transmigrated. He transmigrated to a world of immortal cultivation, reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and eventually d 853Reads6.0Score113Shelves

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   Youthful and campus-like.

3. 553 重 On My First Night Reborn, I Won Over the Campus Goddess I’d Always Loved 重生第一晚，先把白月光校花收了 Spirit Sprout Tea灵萌茶Urban319k WordsCompleted [Tycoon - Reborn - Romance - Urban Daily Life - Business Empire - Not Pure Romance] Billionaire Su Mubai: I swear, there's nothing going on between me and the campus beauties! She summoned her courage and stopped him at the school gates. “I... I like you!” The young man lazily glanced over her still-developing figure. “Oh, you like me? Do you know how to kiss?” “I... I don't, but I can learn,” the girl said, biting her lip shyly. “Oh, I'll teach you.” The girl stared wide-eyed as Su Mubai moved 67Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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   Just add some other plot elements.

4. 554 穆 The Riverside Scene of Muling 穆棱上河图 Batu拔都Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted The Muling River is an important river in eastern Heilongjiang and the largest tributary on the left bank of the Ussuri River. It runs for 834 kilometers and drains an area of 18,427 square kilometers, passing through Muling City, Jixi City, Jidong County, Mishan City, and Hulin City. Locals call it the “Mother River.” I was fortunate enough to live there until I came of age. I left as an adult and have never been back. Some memories of people and things from those days are still vivid, and ther 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   High school life. Pure and beautiful times. Love and friendship were crystal clear.

5. 555 我 I’ll Fall in Love Eventually 我终究会恋爱 Zhu Erzong朱耳总Urban138k WordsCompleted Before college, romance was forbidden fruit, something people hardly dared to reach for. After starting college, people seemed to break free of their restraints, becoming carefree, passionate, and uninhibited in matters of the heart. Chaoyang has just started college. Now eighteen, he is full of youthful energy and eager to fall in love. But held back by a little insecurity, he has yet to find his true love. Through constant learning and hard work, he eventually breaks free of his constraints, f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There's basically no market for it; adapting it from a campus setting into a wish-fulfillment novel was a complete disaster.

6. 556 告 Confession and Farewell 告白与告别 Jiawen Aman佳文阿满Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted Dear Zhou You, I hope this letter finds you well. These words are all the thoughts of you that have filled my days and nights. It is a confession two years overdue, and a farewell that has lasted two years. 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I also feel there's no market for them anymore; these two of my favorite campus novels don't even have ratings.

7. 557 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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   This book is very well written; every character is vivid and has their own story. I really like them.

8. 558 亲 Dear Miss Rat Beauty 亲爱的鼠美美小姐 Jiawen Aman佳文阿满Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted “You only have to be a little better than everyone else to be chosen by fate.” “People who know what they want can grit their teeth and hang on at any time.” “Once I’ve set my mind on something, I’ll see it through. I always have.” Meimei Mouse is Xin Yi’s favorite cartoon character. Becoming Meimei Mouse was the heroic dream of her girlhood. In Zhou Xing’s eyes, she truly is the invincible Miss Meimei Mouse. “Across mountains and rivers, I’ll cut a path through every obstacle for myself.” “The 34Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 559 与 With You, from Youth to the Rest of Our Lives 与你，从青春到余生 Wang Xing Qian Mian望星茜眠Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted An unexpected moment of closeness brought two people, once on parallel paths, suddenly together. He was calm and restrained, yet his eyes held room for no one but her. She was gentle and sensitive, yet only in front of him could she not hide her flustered heart and budding affection. Once, she could only admire him from afar, afraid to approach. Later, she could no longer bear to let him go. Their journey was filled with tentative advances, push and pull, silent protection, and deep feelings lef —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "With You, From Youth to the Rest of My Life" - A story of youthful bickering → Seven years of deep, devoted love from the male lead, gentle yet obsessive, who only dotes on her; and the female lead, delicate yet resilient, a gentle, enduring love, a mutually healing story. So sweet and addictive! ✨ Let's like, follow, and encourage each other! ❤️

10. 560 重 Reborn? Let's Win the College Entrance Exam First 重生？先赢了高考再说 Half a Cup of Sand半盏沙Urban378k WordsCompleted It’s still a modern-day story. A tale of childhood sweethearts who love and torment each other. Please come check it out. Thank you so very much!!!! 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What should we do then? [Petrified][Petrified][Petrified][Petrified]

11. 561 那 [Fireworks from That Year] 【那年烟火】 Jiantang Puts Pen to Paper溅棠落笔Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted [The innocence of youth] + [Hopes for the future] The stories everyone carries within them brew miracles, and a shooting star of redemption saves a female lead who has given up on herself. The campus star who seems to have it all is carrying a childhood that broke her heart. The heiress to a trillion-dollar fortune still longs for tender, true love. The campus of youth treats everyone as equals, quietly listening to a youthful symphony woven from the summer breeze, the riverside trees, and the g 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Perfect for listening to audiobooks alone in peace and quiet, it's so addictive! [Please update more frequently!][Please update more frequently!]

12. 562 许 The Summer I Turned Nineteen 许你19岁的盛夏 Lei Mingqiu雷铭秋Modern Romance63k WordsOngoing The summer breeze streamed in through the window, and the swaying shadows of the trees danced across the wall. With midsummer approaching, Xu Xiasen walked down a gardenia-scented, tree-lined path in a pure white dress, her long hair falling over her shoulders. “Xu Xiasen!” Chen Mingzhi skidded to a stop on his bicycle, stirring the hair by Xu Xiasen’s ear. She saw the mole at the corner of his eye, making him look as dazzling and spirited as ever. A faint scent of soap mingled with the summer b 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] Hi, passersby, take a look, thank you! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

13. 563 我 My Wife Is a Sweet, Innocent School Beauty 我的老婆是清纯软萌校花 Qing Qing Ruo Xue卿卿若雪Urban258k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Sweet Romance + System + Healing + One Heroine] In his previous life, Hu Ge watched helplessly as his girlfriend died of an illness, leaving him devastated. When he opens his eyes again, he is back in his senior year of high school, with an absurdly powerful System, and face-to-face with the sweet, gentle girl he has longed for, Lin Yifei. In this life, I will protect her and love her for the rest of my life. 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one's great, super sweet! If you don't like it, hit me!

14. 564 落 A Down-and-Out College Student Won't Pick Up a Girl from the College Entrance Exam 落魄大学生不会捡到高考少女 Phantom of the Past旧日的幻影Urban80k WordsOngoing Also known as: A Depressed Boy Won’t Meet a Girl with a Rare Disease [Single Female Lead] [Mutual Healing] [Living Together] The cold wind brought not only chill, but also despair and loneliness. One night, wandering alone through the streets, he happened upon a homeless girl named Xia Li. Perhaps it was because they shared the same suffering, or perhaps out of compassion and a desire to “leave the world with a chance at redemption,” he chose to reach out and help her. He thought it was just a c —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 565 校 The Cold, Sweet School Heart: After We Became Deskmates, I Was Hooked 校草又冷又甜，同桌后真香了 Yinweizi隐微子Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted [Sweet Campus Romance + Redemption + Cool and Protective Husband × Resilient Sweetheart] [Strong, Pitiful Heroine VS. Cold on the Outside, Warm on the Inside Campus Heartthrob] After what seemed like an ordinary car accident, Chen Xiyao became the class outcast. She was accused of cheating whenever she got good grades, criticized for breaking the rules when she grew her hair long, and even found her dorm bed covered in crumbs from Xuebing crackers. The plaque at home proclaiming her family to be 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Countless historical records prove that those who win the hearts of the people win the world, and for me—having Xiyao is enough. —Xu Wen. Of all the schools of thought, Emperor Wu of Han exclusively revered Confucianism; yet in this vast world, I only think of Xu Wen. —Chen Xiyao.

16. 566 止 A Guide to Expired Painkillers 止痛药过期指南 Strawberry Fox草莓狐狸Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Clingy younger puppy + aloof, wounded queen] [Love at first sight + campus pursuit + bad ending] At seventeen, Song Shiqi fell for a girl with a serious attitude. His seventeenth year came to an end, but his feelings continued. The one time he ever got angry, he demanded of Chu Xing, “Do you think I’m your pathetic lapdog?” But when he looked into Chu Xing’s eyes, it took him just three seconds to talk himself down. Even if he was a lapdog, Song Shiqi thought, he’d accept it, as long as Chu Xin 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's finished and nobody reads it; it's a complete flop. So pitiful. [Crying]

17. 567 糖 Candy with a Tangy Bite 糖果偏酸 Luo Zhi落之Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) The domineering, impossibly cool school bully vs. the beautiful, strong-willed, wounded little bookworm. School life, healing, and mutual secret crushes. Chutang was being bullied at school. The day she met Jihuai was the start of autumn. She was sixteen that year. Jihuai saved her, perhaps because he felt sorry for her. “You don't need to stick your nose into my business.” “Hey, I'm the one who helped you.” Desperate for a meal, Chutang shamelessly followed Jihu 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a really good read, a redemption story, with a pure love between the male and female leads.

18. 568 第 The Nth Beautiful Encounter 第N次美丽邂逅 The Octopus Learns to Walk章鱼学步Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [True-to-life period setting + school romance + angsty love + reunion after a long separation] Lin Yuqing once thought Zhou Yan was the purest ray of moonlight in her youth. Until a child wrapped both arms around his leg and called out sweetly, “Daddy.” Her world collapsed in an instant. First love? Nothing but a carefully disguised lie! Hatred was the only armor she could wear. Two years later, she had become a key teacher at a prestigious school. And he was transferred to her teaching group in 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No clichés, no melodrama, just pure authenticity.

19. 569 星 The Stars Set Late, the Green Mountains Lie Far Away 星晚青山远 Graceful Young Master Tong翩翩桐公子Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Youthful campus life + inspirational growth and healing + sweet romance and salvation] Theme: Pursue your dreams and become a better version of yourself. Chen Xingwan, a sweet and obedient-looking girl with a sensitive heart, and her neighbor Song Zhao have grown up together. They have weathered many moments of growing up that felt unbearable. In her second year of high school, a handsome transfer student from a prestigious school in a neighboring city joins her school. Rumor has it —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just finished reading this short, completed story [I'm almost crying]. It's so good, please read it!

20. 570 大 The Big Shot School Hunk's Sweet, Adorable Darling 大佬校草的软萌甜心 Tu Shan Yaoyao涂山杳杳Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Two top students + sweet romance + healing] Every day she spends in love with a big shot leaves her feeling anxious. What has she done to deserve being with someone like him? One day, she can’t help asking, “Why are you so good to me?” The big shot just smiles and says nothing. Perhaps she’s already forgotten their chance encounter many years ago. All she needs to know is that a man loves her deeply and is willing to do anything for her. One day, at a class reunion, a round of Truth or Dare fin 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There aren't many books about campus life anymore. Both of these are good, although the first one has a rather low rating, but it's still enjoyable.

21. 571 彼 All the Stars Across the River Are Lonely 彼岸星辰皆寂寥 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Modern Romance876k WordsCompleted The Stars Across the Shore Are All Silent is a realistic ensemble novel about the love lives of Chinese students studying in the United States and their entrepreneurial ventures in both China and America. The main couple's story is based on real events. The cast is richly drawn, and the chapters stand on their own. For a campus story, start at Chapter 1 or 37; for entrepreneurship, start at Chapter 11; for heartache, start at Chapter 55; and for the real-life inspiration, start at Chapter 71. Yu 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one; it's a realistic story. It starts with the protagonist being an international student, and transitions to high school from chapter 37 onwards.

22. 572 甜 Sweet Invasion: A Passionate, Wet Kiss from the Dark Moon Young Master 甜蜜入侵：被黑月光少爷深情湿吻 Xia Yuxuan夏予宣Modern Romance100k WordsOngoing [School life first, then workplace + School bullying + The chase after the breakup + Reunion after years apart + Reconciliation after a breakup + Both pure] In eighth grade, Jiang Juan's father cheated with Xu Nianci's mother and left home. From then on, her life plummeted from the clouds to the depths. Her gentle mother, Lin Wanqing, became hysterical and drank all day. She poured all her hatred for Jiang Juan's father onto her. Her father ignored her, while teachers and classmates at scho —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! It doesn't feature a rebirth system or time travel; it's just about everyday life, school bullying, long-awaited reunions, and mutual redemption.

23. 573 重 Reborn: The Reclusive Genius’s Beloved Is Here 重生：偏执学神的心尖宠已上线 Toward the South at Dusk向晚图南Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [Healing and redemption / school romance and wedding dresses / unrequited love becomes mutual / sweet romance] [Gentle, sunny little fairy / sickly, obsessive top student] The stars protect the moon, and I’ll protect you. My dear boy, it’s not that nobody loves you. I just came too late. In her previous life, Su Yuening only realized she had fallen for Ye Yunmian after he died in a shabby rented room. Reborn, all Su Yuening wanted was to walk resolutely toward her boy and give him everything goo 126Reads9.3Score138Shelves
24. 574 狐 The Fox Spirit Is Flirtatious and Seductive 狐狸精他又撩又骚 Unruly Young Man不正少年Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted All sweetness, no angst. So sugary you’ll be sick, and then we’ll pile on even more. No reunion after a long separation, no misunderstandings, no conflict. The male lead has plenty of energy and plenty of ways to get what he wants. [Slow-to-warm, reserved porcelain doll VS. charming, flirtatious fox] [First Love for Both × Love at First Sight × Open Affection That’s Hard to Resist × Straight-Shooting Ace] After transferring schools, she finds herself in an awkward relationship with her unreliabl 688Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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    Pure love slice-of-life! A gentle, flowing romance! [Requesting frequent updates][Requesting frequent updates][Requesting frequent updates] Do you like a charming, seductive male lead? Not only is he skilled at flirting, but he also respects the female lead and all women! He's direct yet tactful! His values ​​are impeccable! He's practically perfect! A paragon of male virtue! Do you like a sweet, gentle, yet not naive female lead? Although her original family wasn't ideal, she's incredibly insightful and thoughtful, not insecure or internally conflicted, always holding onto her own unwavering direction, moving forward step by step, not relying on the male lead or anyone else, but on her own awareness and understanding! The male lead falls in love at first sight and redeems the female lead, and she responds directly, redeems herself, and even warms the male lead in return! There's no one-sided love, only mutual attraction! Do you like a micro-ensemble cast? The young boys and girls are all good kids, each with their own unique characteristics and flaws, but there are no melodramatic misunderstandings or entanglements. Even if you initially think a certain supporting character is bad, they later reveal their good qualities!

25. 575 她 She Won't Comfort Me Anymore 她不哄我了 Chu Huai'er初淮儿Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted [Signed, awaiting publication] Inspired by the author's own experience of secretly loving someone for six years, even though he already loves someone else. Xu Ci is outwardly a cool, gifted young man, but inwardly sensitive. Wanyue is outwardly sunny and cheerful, but inwardly sensitive and insecure, a sweet, well-behaved girl. One summer, amid the buzzing cicadas, Xu Ci and Wanyue fell in love at first sight. Xu Ci had to leave early for something, and Wanyue thought she'd never see him again. 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fireworks bloom amidst blood, but death won't come. Fireworks blaze like stars, you can watch them as many times as you want, I'll be with you. In spring, I'll take you to see sunflowers, growing towards the sun. This carefree, exuberant age is the time of youthful confusion, the age of budding romance, easily moved by things like liking and loving.

26. 576 那 That Year, the Summer Breeze Was Cool 那年，夏风微微凉 Bin Wen彬文Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted On the loess plateau, like a fiery young colt, he grew freely in the boundless wilderness of time. Youth is the most beautiful time in a person’s life. But whose youth is untouched by love, desolation, pain, and confusion? Lin Yuzhi was a sunny boy who grew up on the loess plateau. He knew the grief of losing family, but he never let it defeat him. Instead, he kept moving forward against the wind. In middle school, he met her, and him, both destined to become part of his life. Yet youth is a bea 28Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    It's really not very good. I put my heart and soul into writing it, but the effect wasn't great. Luckily, I persevered and finished it. If any of you passing by are interested, please give it a like, thank you! [Smirk]

27. 577 首 The Richest Campus Belle Makes Me Train at Night, and I Fall for Her Step by Step 首富校花逼我夜练，不料步步沦陷 JennyZN珍妮ZNUrban647k WordsCompleted [Romantic Comedy + No System + Everyday Life + One Heroine] Lin Qingyou, the aloof campus belle no one at school dares approach, turns out to be the heiress to the richest family in the country. Out of character, she asks me to practice kickboxing with her, then sends me a photo to invite me out. Before long, the whole school is buzzing with gossip. But when the rumors spread, she stubbornly insists she was only teasing me. Naturally, having piqued my interest, I refuse to let it go. Before long 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please take a look! The author doesn't have money for writing brushes, so I can only recommend myself: This book focuses on lighthearted and joyful everyday life on campus. The aloof, wealthy, and beautiful schoolgirl takes the initiative to invite me out; she's initially arrogant and stubborn, but her actions gradually reveal her falling for him. The male and female leads experience a mutual pull, slowly developing feelings for each other, brimming with sweetness and non-stop laughs. Thank you to every reader who has stopped reading; your collection and reading are the greatest support for the author! The author guarantees stable daily updates. If you enjoy campus novels, feel free to add it to your bookshelf and follow along. Thank you!

28. 578 网 After Her Gaming Identity Was Exposed, the Top Student Pretended to Be Her One True Love 网游掉马后，学神冒充她的白月光 The Half Moon Has Yet to Arrive月半未至Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted I Mistook the Wrong Person for My First Love, and the Cool, Top-Scoring Genius Got Jealous [Sweet everyday campus romance / mutual pining comes true / mistaken first love] [A seemingly aloof male lead who’s secretly hopelessly lovestruck] VS [A brave, kind, and gentle heroine] [Campus crush] + [secret identities exposed] + [male lead secretly in love]. A secret crush is sweet with a hint of bitterness, and there’s a blade hidden in that bitterness. This dull knife of unrequited love is etched wi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A university campus romance novel, without any cheat codes, systems, or reincarnation. It's simply a delicate portrayal of unrequited love.

29. 579 穿 I Transmigrated Into a School Novel and Formed a CP with the Male Lead Through Our Shared Soul 穿书到校园，我与男主灵魂组CP Bi Mo Lan璧墨澜Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Campus + Supernatural + Pure wish fulfillment + Wacky comedy + Comeback + Youthful romance + Mystery solving] Have you ever read a campus story about love between a human and a ghost? Zhong Churan, a web novelist skilled in both writing and martial arts, accidentally transmigrates into her own supernatural novel, and becomes the timid heroine she created, Zhang Siyuan, who is bullied every day. After transmigrating into the book, she counters every move made by her bu 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending a campus romance novel with a "Ghostly Love Story" twist. Please be gentle with your criticisms. It's a transmigration-into-a-book supernatural comedy campus novel (not horror/supernatural). The plot is very novel. It tells the story of a female online literature genius who accidentally transmigrates into her own supernatural novel, becoming the bullied, average-looking, and academically average female lead. She then meets the ghost of the academic genius male lead from her own novel, and the two gradually fall in love. Thus begins a hilarious, exciting, and dramatic campus life of complete reversal! I have a backlog of chapters and will update daily.

30. 580 桥 The Sound of Fine Rain on the Bridge 桥绵细雨声 Chu Huai'er初淮儿Modern Romance93k WordsCompleted [Depressed girl Qiao Mian x gentle doctor Wen Rouyu] Qiao Mian wanted to throw herself into the river, but Wen Rouyu pulled her out. Suddenly, she wasn't sure she wanted to die. Was it fate? Tugging timidly at Wen Rouyu's clothes, she asked, “Can you love me?” “I do. I love you so, so much. I like you more than anything.” Qiao Mian's depression was caused by her family. To help Qiao Mian break free from her birth family, Wen Rouyu secretly made a plan. Qiao Mian's parents beat her until both 13Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 581 安 An Yu's Wall 安屿的墙 Lupi鲁皮Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted (Slow-burn romance / Secret Crush + Regret + Modern Romance + Long-Distance Love + Youth) Tang Yu'an and Su Yan, a love that missed its chance for four years. When Su Yan had a secret crush on Tang Yu'an, another man entered her life, and Tang Yu'an learned how to use people through that man. In the end, fate gave them another chance, only for everything to fall apart again the morning after a tender night together. Will Su Yan and Tang Yu'an ever make it to the end together? No one knows. 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only stories told in a gentle, detailed way can truly resonate in the heart.

32. 582 我 My Youth, an Unending Ache 我的青春，痛未央 The World in My Left Brain左脑中的世界Urban114k WordsCompleted [Youth, Mystery] This is a story of brokenness and redemption, of youthful innocence shattered by the cruelty of reality, of love entwined with pain, and of time that can never be reclaimed. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss]

33. 583 一 A Lifetime of Joy, Never Looking Back 一生欢愉，永不回头 Can Fish the Moon可钓月Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted [Mutual Secret Crushes + Bickering Rivals + Tragic School Romance] “The boy who seems gentle and timid to everyone else bares his claws only around her. The top student who fell from grace lets down her guard only around him. Though they both fell for each other, they chose never to look back when reality stood in their way. It turns out the greatest pain isn’t never having loved. It’s knowing we both fell for each other, yet never managing to say, ‘I like you.’” An unfair class-placement exam s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mutual unrequited love + bickering lovers + school tragedy! "A Lifetime of Joy, Never Looking Back" was both sweet and heartbreaking; I cried while finishing each update. Summer in an ordinary class, orange candy and a notebook of mistakes—the most painful evidence of youth. #NovelRecommendation #SweetYouthRomance #TragicTragedyAesthetics #TomatoNovel #CampusNovel

34. 584 心 Love Blossoms Under the Perfect Moonlight 心动恰逢好月光 Wei Jin未衿Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [Devoted love on both sides + high school romance + tragic love] [Resilient, melancholic heroine × gentle, moonlike hero] [Li Mo met Chi Ze when she was little, on a night when the moon was very, very round… The warm breeze of youth swept through the three years they spent in high school together, like gardenias ringing with laughter. Li Mo thought that sitting beside him was like savoring a bittersweet candy, intoxicating. Youth was a crowd of people facing the wind, striving, chasing the light 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a little sweet and a little heartbreaking...

35. 585 璨 Brighter Than the Stars 璨若星辰 Writing the Mountains and Rivers into Being执笔笑山河Modern Romance991k WordsOngoing [Sweet romance] [Ensemble cast × multiple couples] [Everyone’s darling × a hidden wealthy-family intrigue] [Cold, sharp-tongued top student vs. gentle, healing girl] The start of freshman year blows up the whole school! The city’s two top scorers, dubbed “the twin geniuses,” haven’t even had a chance to compete before a teacher pairs them up as deskmates with the words, “Good students belong together.” On one side is a sharp-tongued top student, ice-cold to everyone else, with a frosty stare and 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and see, it's very pure.

36. 586 叶 Ye Wenwen's College Life 叶雯雯的大学生活 The Jasmine by the Window Is Blooming Again窗前的茉莉花又开了Modern Romance113k WordsCompleted [Sweet youthful romance + campus love] Ye Wenwen is a sophomore who unexpectedly gets pregnant. Zhou Chuan is the child’s father. She takes a leave of absence to give birth to her son, then returns to school. Will fate be kind to her? What lies ahead for her...? 573Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and youthful romance + campus love [Adoring] Graduation ceremony + romantic wedding [Adoring]

37. 587 冷 The Cold-Faced Officer's White Moonlight 冷面军官的白月光 Bai Zhe白柘Modern Romance98k WordsOngoing That night, they sat on the steps outside the photography studio, eating wontons. The July heat in Shanghai was stifling as a steamer, and cicadas poured their cries from the plane trees’ canopies, spreading them across the ground. Shen Zhi prodded a wonton with her chopsticks, then suddenly asked, “How did you get by during those two years in Yemen?” 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No sensationalism, no pandering to the market, just genuine and touching moments.

38. 588 惊 Shocking! A Genius Chess Player Read My Keepsakes and Fell in Love with Me! 惊！天才棋手读我遗物爱上我！ Egg Yolk Sausage蛋黄香肠Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted Before long, her belongings, including a diary chronicling decades of her life, went viral across the internet. At first, Ding Hanyang had only clicked on it by accident while in the lounge. But then he read every word, line by line, turning it over in his mind again and again. Through the diary, he felt the past ten years of a girl’s relentless climb upward. She was hardworking, optimistic, and loved to fool around. Eventually, Ding Hanyang realized that he had fallen in love with someone who w 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so good, I highly recommend it!

39. 589 悸 My Heart Beats Only for You 悸动只于你 Lulu Isn't a Road璐璐不是路Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted [Two-faced Luo the Fairy vs. dark, bad-boy heartthrob Jiang the School Bully] Only after Luo Xiaoxiao died did she learn that the brooding school bully everyone had once despised loved her with every fiber of his being. The boy avenged her. When that long knife plunged into his abdomen, he smiled, because his hands were clean and he could go to the girl he loved with a clear conscience. Reborn in high school, she took the initiative to get close to him. “You into me?” She pinned him against the 270Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This is absolutely gorgeous!!

40. 590 人 High School Cupid: Matchmaker Missions Refresh Every Week 人在高中，月老任务每周刷新 Fish Tofu, Who Loves Rice Cakes爱吃年糕的鱼豆腐Urban322k WordsOngoing While still in high school, Xie Cheng'an inherited his family's matchmaking agency from the start and became bound to the Matchmaker System. Every Saturday, he can choose one of three tasks: [Forge a Fated Match] [Sever a Toxic Match] [Ease a Troubled Heart] In the first week, after careful consideration, Xie Cheng'an chose [Ease a Troubled Heart], deciding to help a girl trapped in unrequited love win over the person she fancied. In the second week, Xie Cheng'an reluctantly chose [Sever a Toxic 100Reads—Score121Shelves

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    It's a great read! It features a system and multiple female protagonists, the system setting is very novel, the pace is slow, and there are no clichéd plot points.

41. 591 才 Only Now Do I Understand Longing 才知相思到如今 Waiting for a Peach Tree to Blossom等一树桃花Urban327k WordsCompleted [School Life + Healing + Cozy Everyday Moments + Redemption + Choose One of Two + Dual Storylines] Original title: To Finally Understand Longing Su Wangyou: “Let's make a deal. I'll lend you my exam paper, and you write my 5,000-character self-criticism. How about it?” “Sure.” “I already wrote my 5,000-character self-criticism last class.” “Wait, you…” … [Wangyou, none of the teachers find you troublesome, but I still think you should pay attention in class instead of letting your mind wander o 50Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    I prefer you to click and watch it willingly, rather than me begging you to. [Smirk]

42. 592 碎 Light Shattered in Glass Candy Wrappers 碎在玻璃糖纸里的光 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus × Mutual Pining × Sweet Romance • Flirting × Older Male Lead] At twenty, Lin Yinuann tucked all her feelings into transparent candy wrappers, living quietly, with thorns beneath the surface. That was until Wen Muyang collided with her world. Only then did she realize that even barren places could be touched by the warmth of sunlight. At first, Wen Muyang was simply curious. Why had a girl who once been so lively and dazzling grown so quiet and cautious? Once her disguise was seen through 1kReads—Score112Shelves

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    I haven't read a story like this in a long time. I really couldn't get over it after finishing it. It's incredibly heartwarming, not angsty or melodramatic, not exaggerated, and without misunderstandings. It's a story of mutual love and relatability, and it's definitely worth reading!

43. 593 我 My Little Hong Kong Devil Can’t Possibly Be This Cute 我的香江小恶魔不可能这么可爱 Username Is Insignificant用户名不足道Urban2.9M WordsOngoing [Not-So-Classic School Life]+ [Loli]+ [Everyday Life]+ [Urban]+ [Mystery]+ [Could Be One Heroine, Could Be Several]+ [Ensemble Cast]+ [Basically, Who Knows What Elements] [This isn’t the story of one person or one couple. It’s a story universe.] [Fans of different pairings are welcome.] [Brief and Straightforward Synopsis] Li Longji is an eighteen-year-old man. He shares his name and birthday with Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji, who ushered in the Kaiyuan Golden Age and brought about the 36Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This isn't exactly a campus novel, but it does contain campus elements.

44. 594 雪 Twelve Years Until the Snow Melts 雪融十二载 Listening to Snow in a Dream听雪入梦Modern Romance139k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof top student × Gentle, ambitious boy A mutual secret crush spanning twelve years. She was an isolated island; he was a glimmer of light. She was frozen for twelve years; he pursued her for twelve years. He used her as his guiding star, drawing closer step by step. Because of him, her ice melted, and her heart slowly stirred. Snow falls without a sound, but love leaves its mark. After twelve years of waiting, at last they stand side by side. Leaning against his shoulder, she sudde 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this one! A true campus romance novel – investing in it is definitely worth it!

45. 595 相 Opposites Attract: A Tailor-Made Transformation Plan 相生相克：专属改造计划 A Lamp with a Swimming Fish一盏游鱼灯Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [Cool-headed, rational straight girl x gentle, pure-hearted young man] [Slow-burn romance + two top students + happy ending] Jiang Lin would rather use her words than lift a finger, and with one sharp remark, she can leave anyone utterly devastated. Xu Heshan is a gentle, considerate “human air conditioner,” beloved by everyone wherever he goes. Except around Jiang Lin, he gets riled up every day and loses every time. It takes Xu Heshan a while to realize that the most skilled hunters often a 200Reads—Score112Shelves

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    New author, new book 🙏

46. 596 班 Class Monitor, They're Blocking Me Again 班长，他们又堵我了 Clear Shadow over Linchuan临川清影Urban370k WordsCompleted [Youth and School Life] + [Multiple Heroines] + [No System] + [Not Reborn] + [Brotherhood and Passion] + [Mystery and Deduction] Trouble is brewing at Hechuan High School, where the second-year students are caught up in a storm of intrigue. When Xu Wanzheng stands up to school bullies, she accidentally gets entangled in a murder case. The ensuing police investigation brings the dark side of bullying at the school fully to light. Xu Wanzheng’s best friend, Su Yang, has secretly had a crush on cla 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A youth campus romance novel, full of brotherhood and sweet love, worth reading.

47. 597 刘 Liu Ake and His Classmates 刘阿克和他的同学们 Xiao Mo Liu of the Capital京城刘小墨Urban320k WordsOngoing [School Life] + [Palace Intrigue] + [Everyday Urban Life] + [No Female Lead] + [No Mindless Decisions] + [No Saintly Protagonist] + [Urban Imagination] + [Passionate High School] + [Male-Oriented Derivative Fiction] + [Lighthearted Comedy] + [School Espionage] Do you know how dark schools are these days? Do you know how vicious some teachers can be? Do you know about the palace intrigue that plays out in the classroom every day? Do you know how the class monitor uses his authority to control the —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 598 许 I Promise You a Forest 许你一片森林 An Tuji安兔叽Modern Romance103k WordsOngoing [Younger puppy boy] X [Older, adorable school senpai] #An unexpected online-to-offline meeting# When Du Sen was eighteen, a pen name and a few letters became a beam of light that shone into his dark, hopeless life. At twenty-one, An Miao saw the boy from those letters appear before her. “Senpai, you aren't an unknown wave, you're... you're a sea of sincerity.” At twenty-five, they embraced, facing each other. “Senpai, will you marry me?” “You promised me a whole forest! Of course I'll say ye —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I will always love youth campus novels ❤️

49. 599 她 Her Youthful Years 她的豆蔻年华 The Third Prince's Civilian Girlfriend三太子的圈外女友14k WordsCompleted Her Sweet Sixteen 225Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good campus novel

50. 600 溪 The Stream Stirs My Heart 溪水涌心头 Hong Qianli虹千里Two Female Leads56k WordsCompleted That summer was hot and long. From their first meeting to the day they came to understand each other, misunderstandings arose between them, and one by one, they worked them out. If you’re also feeling lost in life, why not read the story of how they save each other? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is absolutely gorgeous, trust me.

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