The Male Lead Has Planned It All Along and Marries the Heroine, but She Has No Idea 男主蓄谋已久，把女主娶回家，偏偏女主还不知道

1. 101 薄 Lord Bo, Your Wife Sold You for Spending Money 薄爷，夫人把您卖了换钱花了 Nan Family's Little Jiu南家小九Modern Romance751k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available. Shen Ciyu had been perfectly content as the useless rich heiress, until her parents suddenly went crazy and threw her out, luggage and all. Her father, Shen, said, “Get out! Support yourself. If you can’t, don’t come back and bring shame on the Shen family!” Shen Ciyu looked down at the few hundred yuan in her hand. With a monthly allowance of a million yuan, she never spent more than 999,900. Now she burst into tears. To make a living, Shen Ciyu headed to the c 12.3kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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   🍁🍁🍁Wow! This book is about a domineering, aloof CEO who falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He then tricks her into a pre-arranged marriage, followed by various attempts to seduce her, relentlessly pursuing her until the right moment arrives to make her his wife! 🧝‍♀️🧝‍♀️

2. 102 误 Falling into the Emperor’s Arms 误入帝王怀 Mountains and Rivers Form Peaks山水成岳Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted (A bright, pampered beauty vs. a composed, aloof emperor) (Both leads are each other’s first and only, devoted romance, happy ending) When Gu Yuechan was six, she was betrothed to the second son of Marquis Changping. After returning from the mourning period, their wedding, which had already been put on the agenda, suddenly ran into trouble. Rumor had it that the new emperor had been demoted from crown prince because Consort Zheng slandered him, and had spent many years living in a Taoist temple. 11.7kReads8.6Score1.7k14d adds

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   It gets better and better as it goes on, especially after the forced marriage. The emperor is so doting and loving, his only and most devoted love, doing everything he can for the female lead, and he truly protects her all the time. The characters all have their own stances, and the power struggles in the imperial court aren't about right or wrong. The parents and sisters (except for the Seventh Sister) are all wonderful people; the love story is beautiful, and the family is warm.

3. 103 诱 Enticing Embrace 诱缠 Jiu Ke Sweet Candy九柯甜糖Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Both leads are each other's first and only love, with no angst throughout. [Delicate, sweet, and playful woman ✘ aloof, proud, and scheming powerhouse] After returning from studying abroad, Shen Muqing did two things that sent shockwaves through the city. First, she married the man every woman in Rongcheng coveted. Second, she smoothly inherited the position of CEO of the Shen Group. Yet before long, news kept emerging that the Shen Group was losing money. To recover the losses and save face, Sh 2.5kReads9.0Score33314d adds

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   The male lead's unrequited love and long-planned scheme, coupled with the female lead's marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, is Sheng Siyan and Shen Mu Ning [heart emoji]. This marriage was arranged by him; she was his Mrs. Sheng. Was it blatant favoritism, or his well-known selfish motive? He loved her too deeply, and he waited for her to fall for him. Later, he succeeded [smirk emoji].

4. 104 冲 I Married to Bring Good Luck, Then My Husband Returned from the Dead 冲喜嫁人后，战死的亡夫回来了 Little Hétang小禾棠Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted Jin Ning transmigrated to ancient times and charmed a general into becoming her boyfriend. Later, she discovered that he was far too possessive and thought about bedroom antics every day. Luckily, he was devoted and faithful, so she put up with it! Unfortunately, her general boyfriend died on the frontier, and she was forced to marry his late friend to bring him good fortune. Her sickly husband was gentle and considerate, and she gradually fell for him. At the Qingming Festival the following y 59.9kReads8.9Score6.8k14d adds

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   🍑✨The male lead appears to be a gentle and sickly young master, but is actually a yandere. The female lead is a timid and soft-hearted girl. The male lead has been plotting against the female lead for a long time and framed her fiancé. The female lead was coaxed and tricked into marrying him, and she was still foolishly thinking that she had met the best man in the world.

5. 105 甩 After Dumping the Scumbag Movie Emperor, I Was Kissed by a Big Shot Who Lost Control 甩了渣男影帝后，被大佬失控夺吻 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Powerful male lead's unrequited love finally comes true + actor second male lead's regret and redemption + heroine never looks back + both leads have no romantic history] After more than ten years as childhood sweethearts, Jiang Lian only discovered just before their engagement that her boyfriend, Fu Zhenyan, was marrying her solely for the shares promised by their elders. Jiang Lian drowned her sorrows in alcohol and accidentally fell into Fu Hansheng's arms while drunk. He was Fu Zhenyan's un 4.7kReads9.2Score58414d adds

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   ①The male lead had been plotting for a long time and forcibly took the woman away. At first, the female lead had forgotten about it. It's a very good read and a sweet romance novel.

6. 106 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 63.9kReads9.3Score6.7k14d adds

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   1. Mr. Zhou, arriving late: Jian Cheng was cheated on by her childhood sweetheart and fiancé of over 20 years. She tore apart her adopted sister and the other woman, decisively breaking off the engagement. Zhou Tingyan subtly instructed his assistant to hint to Jian Cheng that her venomous adopted sister had always coveted their family's illustrious boss, and that marrying him now would allow her to: "make the scumbag call her 'little aunt'; make her vicious sister lose her love; make her walk sideways with a golden thigh." Sure enough, Jian Cheng weakly asked Zhou Tingyan, "Uncle, are you still looking for a wife?" 2. "Rumor has it that the Wen family's daughter is very obedient and gentle~" A hint of tenderness flashed in Lu Yanci's eyes. He wanted to laugh at these words: clearly, she was a rebellious ancestor. "Rumor has it that Ninth Master Lu is an aloof flower, difficult to approach~" Wen Ruanqing blushed and scoffed, "Just a hypocrite offering herself up." (Female protagonist's perspective: marriage first, love later; male protagonist's perspective: long-planned.)

7. 107 只 Just a Marriage Alliance? Sorry, He’s Madly in Love! 只是联姻？不好意思，他超爱！ Pei Jiu佩玖Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + secret crush + long-laid plans + both devoted to each other + happy ending] Lu Yanci, the capital's most eligible heir, was aloof by nature, decisive and ruthless, and impossibly high above everyone else. Wen Ruanqing, the only daughter of the Wen family in Jiangnan, was a stunning beauty. Rumor had it she never left the house and was well-behaved and cold. Who could have guessed that the first time they met, Lu Yanci would run into her at a nightclub while she was hiring 6.6kReads9.0Score77414d adds
8. 108 般 A Perfect Match 般配关系 Xi Er西耳Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret love becomes mutual + domineering tycoon + first love + devoted couple + happy ending] [Charming, haughty lawyer X passionate, ruthless tycoon] For the sake of her family, Xu Zi marries the man she hates most, Yu Jiyan. To this justice-obsessed lawyer, Yu Jiyan is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing. Besides, she has someone else hidden in her heart: her first love. After the wedding, Yu Jiyan goes along with her demand for a sexless marriage. The 11.5kReads9.1Score85714d adds

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   The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for 10 years and meticulously plans to marry her. The female lead initially dislikes the male lead, but later falls in love with him during their time together, and they eventually have two children. [Sending hearts]

9. 109 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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   This book is amazing! The male lead has a handsome face and has a crush on the female lead for ten years. It's absolutely fantastic!!!

10. 110 重 Reborn, I Lure Him into Addiction 重生后，诱他上瘾 Today Is Like Yesterday今妍如昔Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted Ye Qingyin had been married to Yu Shaoning for years without having a child. When they divorced, his first love hired someone to run her down in the street, killing her. When she opened her eyes again, she had somehow been happily married to Yi Chuhan, Yu Shaoning’s friend, for six years. Even more astonishing, without her knowing, she had given birth to an adorable little one, making up for the regret she’d carried in her previous life. Ye Qingyin had planned to stay with Yi Chuhan as a couple 347Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The female lead suffers from amnesia and forgets that she was forced into marriage. The male lead loves her humbly and restrainedly. He is content as long as the female lead maintains a superficial marriage for the sake of their child. After losing her memory, the female lead dotes on him immensely. It's a heartwarming and healing story of mutual devotion.

11. 111 乖 Good Girl, If You Don't Listen, I'll Kiss You 乖，不听话就亲你 Fated in Days Gone By昔日缘Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted For me, love is hard to speak aloud. Your arrival gave me the courage to proclaim it. I want the whole world to know: You are the one I openly adore, the one I unabashedly favor. Two-faced, antisocial crybaby Su Xiaoxiao × roguish, wicked snowboarding pro Qi Xin One-line pitch: The heroine is a total coward, and the hero is a total bad boy. #The Whole World Is Trying to Get Me to Date the Big Shot# #The Female Half of My Favorite Ship Is Actually Me# #I Really Just Wanted to Work Up My Courage# 1.2kReads9.3Score11414d adds

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    For me, love is hard to express, but your arrival has made it possible. I want the whole world to know that you are my open and unabashed affection. A seemingly innocent but actually socially awkward crybaby, Su Xiaoxiao, x a roguish snowboarding pro, Qi. One-sentence summary: The female lead is super timid, the male lead is super wicked. #The Whole World Is Advising Me to Date the Boss #The Female Lead of My Shipped Couple Is Actually Me #I Just Wanted to Gain Courage

12. 112 离 The Night Before the Divorce, My Tycoon Husband Lost His Memory! 离婚前夜，豪门老公失忆了！ Listening to the Wind in the Wilderness旷野听风Modern Romance602k WordsCompleted For three years, Li Sheng and Gu Shiye have played the loving couple in public, but in private they have no contact, never meet, and barely know each other. Their contract expires, and on the eve of their divorce, Gu Shiye gets into a car accident. Li Sheng rushes to the hospital. The icy, domineering CEO, who just moments ago wouldn’t even recognize his own parents and was terrifyingly fierce, turns into a helpless, pitiful crybaby the instant he sees her: a big, strong, clingy husband who only 610Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had been plotting against the female lead for a long time, using a contract to marry her. The female lead always believed it was a contractual marriage and that they didn't like each other, intending to divorce as soon as the contract expired. ☀️☀️ However, on the day of the divorce, the male lead was in a car accident. When he woke up, he only remembered the female lead and clung to her.

13. 113 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.6kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds

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    Highly recommend!!! Highly recommend!!! I'm tired of saying "it's good" already.

14. 114 希 Xi Yin in His Arms: Young Master Xiao's Exclusive Devotion 希音入怀肖少的独家偏爱 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Period setting + devoted to one another + favoritism + healing + powerful family] At first, Xiao Yunmo only thought of Song Xiyin as his good friend’s younger sister. Then, without knowing when his feelings began, he fell deeply in love. Everyone around them knows that this sweet, well-behaved girl is the apple of Director Xiao’s eye, and he spoils her without restraint. In psychology, there’s a term called the Dunning-Kruger effect. May we all overcome it, bravely find our way out of the mire 3.9kReads—Score29314d adds

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    A high-ranking official's son versus a well-behaved little sister. The male lead and the female lead's cousin are best friends. Later, the female lead's cousin's family gets into trouble, and the male lead, who has become a department head, goes to find him...

15. 115 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 115.6kReads9.5Score14.9k14d adds

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    This novel features a male protagonist who has been planning this for a long time; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, incredibly sweet and doting! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

16. 116 和 I Married My Puppy-Like Younger Brother 和小奶狗弟弟结婚了 Fox Moon Yaoyao狐月妖妖Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted After witnessing her boyfriend's betrayal, she went to a bar to drink herself into a stupor. In a fit of anger, she dragged a man into a room and pushed him down. Only afterward did she realize he wasn't a gigolo. She tried to run, but he caught her by the wrist, a hint of mockery appearing in his eyes. “Sis, you're just going to run off like this? Trying to get it for free?” She pulled two thousand yuan from her purse. He gave her a cold look. “Money can't make up for emotional distress and bod 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is very good at pretending, acting very pitiful. In order to get the female lead, he hires someone to seduce her boyfriend. Taking advantage of her being drunk, he tricks her into going to a hotel and does that to her. Afterwards, he claims that the female lead did it to him.

17. 117 闪 I Married a Chaste Bodyguard on a Whim, and He’s Wild and Flirtatious! My Heart Is Racing 闪婚禁欲保镖野又撩！好心动上头 Jiang Miao Loves Fish江淼爱吃鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Proud, dazzling heiress vs. cold, celibate bodyguard] [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + ex regrets it and chases her + both leads are inexperienced] The day Fu Xizhou failed to show up for their engagement ceremony, Si Tangtang became the laughingstock of the entire city. She called off the engagement, then turned around and got into Gu Yanshen’s bed. Gu Yanshen was her bodyguard: cold, celibate, and never interested in women. He always hated women taking advantage of him. When she 5kReads9.1Score53514d adds

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    ✨Reading is like drinking water; only the reader knows whether it's hot or cold. Good books are like good friends, accompanying us throughout our lives.✨ ✨These books📚 meet the requirements of this topic: a male protagonist with long-term planning + a stubborn and cunning male protagonist + sweet romance✨

18. 118 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
19. 119 竹 My Childhood Friend’s Uncle Has Been Secretly in Love with Me for Eight Years 竹马的小叔竟然暗恋我八年 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [Previously titled: Incense and Longing] He falls for her first + age gap + simmering tension Intangible Cultural Heritage incense-maker × rising tech tycoon - Anyone with eyes could see that Lin Qitan liked Jin Jiahuai. To outsiders, it seemed only a matter of time before the longtime Jin and Lin family friends became one family. At the start of the new year, Lin Qitan finally broke the unspoken barrier between them, only to have cold water dumped over her head. Jin Jiahuai had a girlfriend. Th 5.1kReads9.2Score81214d adds
20. 120 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.9kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
21. 121 被 After He Kisses Me Until I Cry, the Tycoon Coaxes Me in a Hoarse Voice, and I Still Dare To... 被亲哭后，大佬哑声低哄，我还敢 The Twenty-First Day of the Eleventh Month冬月二十一Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Sweet, soft, beautiful, resilient heiress vs. outwardly cold but inwardly passionate and devoted tycoon (First married, then fall in love + double standards + secret crush + both leads’ first love + happy ending + sweet everyday romance + second male lead’s regret + reborn + healing) Wen Ya always knew that Su Chen was deeply in love with someone else, but naively believed that if she stayed by his side long enough, one day he would finally see her. But she was wrong. When faced with a choice, S 2.9kReads9.2Score27314d adds

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    The male lead was redeemed by the female lead when he was a child, but she forgot about it. He secretly loved her all along. After being reborn, she realized her mistake and dumped the second male lead. The male lead is incredibly gentle, straightforward, and... Well, you know.

22. 122 甜 Sweet Girl Turns into a Little Snake, and the Cold Young Master Wants Cuddles 甜妹化身小奶蛇，清冷少爷要贴贴 Cold Moon in the Clouds云中月寒Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted [Unrestricted live-action series and animated comic, seeking adaptation]“Wifey, come cuddle~” Bai Yiyi, the young heiress of Senlan, has been spoiled and adored since childhood, with a fortune worth trillions. Her father, Bai Yuehan, can make the business world tremble with a single stomp. Her mother, Meng Jiaoyang, has countless secret identities and is a top-tier star in high demand. Even her least successful uncle, Meng Xicheng, is a leading figure in the business world. The beloved little da 1.7kReads9.3Score36914d adds

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    My 9.9! Show this to me! 👍🏻 She was a little pink snake who only transformed into human form when she was in school. As a child, she mustered the courage to ask her crush to write in her yearbook, revealing her most hated animal. He scribbled a single word in his calligraphy: "Snake." She ran home and cried her heart out, avoiding him from then on. Six years later, she met her crush again, who was also afraid of snakes. He cornered her against a wall: "Why are you running away?" The aloof and self-possessed young master, Feng Shaoyi, the youngest professor at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, calculated that the girl who had a crush on him back then could now get married, and he spent his days plotting how to win her over. Until one day, the girl revealed her true form to him. The little pink snake was incredibly fierce, flashing her tiny teeth. He wrapped the little snake around his neck and kissed her, leaving her speechless: "Wife, don't run away, let's stick together~" [Admiration][Admiration]

23. 123 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    "Before seeing her, he was already captivated." The male lead fell in love with the female lead while living at her grandfather's house. He overcame countless obstacles for her, all so they could meet at the top of the world. The male lead is very steady and quietly devoted. The female lead is eloquent and expressive. It's a great read, and the extra chapters featuring the adorable baby are truly amazing! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

24. 124 先 Love After Pregnancy: His Sweetheart Is Hard to Soothe, but He Spoils Her as He Pleases 先孕后爱：娇娇难哄，他肆意偏宠 Meng Jingzhou孟惊舟Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Spoiled little troublemaker VS gentle older daddy] [Pregnant first, love later + two wealthy families + both leads are each other’s only partners, sweet romance + seven-year age gap + slice of life] - At her senior year graduation dinner, Wen Song let herself drink a few too many. Drinking too much can indeed lead to trouble. For instance, she slept with the most handsome, but also most old-fashioned, professor in her department. The next morning, she woke up and fled in a panic. But a month la 16.4kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    ✨ [Marriage of convenience turned into love, premeditated, guiding lovers, age gap, sensitive and delicate woman & gentle and considerate older man] ★Songsong: Professor Pei has a case he'd like to discuss with you. Professor Pei: What case? Songsong: A murder case. ★Songsong: "Have you liked me for a long time?" 🥺 Professor Pei: "Yes, a long time. I like you, I like you very much." "Wensong, besides you, I love no one else." 💞

25. 125 重 Reborn and Married into a New Family, the Delicate Darling Is Spoiled into a Little Good-for-Nothing 重生换嫁，娇娇被大佬宠成小废物 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [A Super Clingy Beauty x An Abstinent, Fatherly Powerhouse; Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Everyday Romance; Both Leads Are Inexperienced] After being reborn, Jiang Li is asked by the real heiress to switch fiancés, and immediately realizes that the other girl has been reborn too. The real heiress is haughty and spoiled: Yuan Hezhi comes from a distinguished family, but he's no good in bed. Ye Yuchen, who built his fortune from nothing, is a real man. I'll marry no one else! Jiang Li is sweet 15.9kReads9.1Score10.1k14d adds

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] Super sweetness is coming! The male lead is a possessive, daddy-like boyfriend who dotes on the female lead, a total wife-doting maniac, mature, stable, and emotionally reliable. It's hard not to love him!!

26. 126 假 I Pretended to Seduce a Possessive Mogul, but He Took the Bait 假装勾引病娇大佬，谁知他上钩了 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted [Lovesick Obsession, Sweet Romance, Transmigrate into a Book, One-on-One and Faithful Couple] Xia Yuan transmigrates into a twisted novel and becomes the wicked supporting female character who meets a tragic end. Her only chance of survival is to cling to the deranged male lead. System: “Win over the deranged male lead, and you can go home!” Xia Yuan smiles sweetly. “I’ll make the deranged male lead the happiest person in the world!” - The deranged male lead builds a gold-wire cage with his own 24.9kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds

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    🍅In the first book, the female lead likes someone who tells her friend she's disgusting. She realizes she doesn't like him, but obeys her family's wishes and enters into an arranged marriage. But what happens when the person who comes to meet her is her arranged marriage partner's uncle? Her arranged marriage partner is actually him! Oh my god, this is going to be a disaster! [Facepalm]

27. 127 娇 The Pampered Little Darling Was Taken Home by a Tycoon and Spoiled Rotten 娇气包被财阀大佬捡回家娇生惯养 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Given a second chance at life, Su Ruanuan decides to dance well and love Gu Jinzhou with all her heart. - Rumor has it that Hong Kong tycoon Gu Jinzhou is a violent madman, cruel by nature and a disbeliever in gods and Buddhas. Then one day, everyone sees a string of sandalwood-colored Buddhist beads on his wrist. Gu Jinzhou says, “My wife has trouble sleeping and often cries. I prayed for these on her behalf.” All he has ever prayed for is Su Ruanuan’s safety, happiness, and good health. So bel 18.9kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
28. 128 人 The Beauty Called Off Her Engagement, and the Chaste Tycoon Lost His Cool 人间尤物退婚后，禁欲大佬折了腰 Little Moon Jun小月君Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned seduction + sizzling chemistry + sweet romance + both leads are each other's only ones] A gorgeous, sharp-tongued beauty * a scheming, abstinent, secretly passionate big shot. Leng Hua and her first love, Song Yan, were deeply in love and had gotten engaged early. Then the Leng family went bankrupt. Song Yan said, “Hua Hua, wait a little longer for the wedding. Once I've taken care of my family's affairs, I'll marry you.” And so Leng Hua waited, with no 4kReads9.1Score40614d adds

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    The story unfolds from the female lead's perspective: an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. From the male lead's perspective, the plot is meticulously planned. He's a man of few words, adheres to traditional male virtues, and is a domineering CEO who takes action. The female lead is thoughtful and sensitive, yet decisive and clear-headed.

29. 129 相 On the Day of My Blind Date, My Dream Man Carried Me Into the Marriage Registry 相亲当天，我被男神抱着进民政局 Little Bamboo Raft by the Creek溪边小竹排Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + mutual pining + sweet romance + both leads are virgins] Complete [Meng Suyu loves to daydream] In her dream, her dream man became her new husband and wanted to kiss her. When she woke up, her dream man was carrying her into the marriage registry! Meng Suyu: “Isn’t this too fast? Shouldn’t we date first?” Jiang Chengyu: “Let’s get the paperwork done first. We can take our time dating after we’re married.” [Their first day living together] Looking at the man’s cool, chaste fa 328Reads9.0Score11114d adds

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    In the first chapter, the female protagonist dreams of her wedding night with her dream man and doesn't want to wake up in the morning. 🐯🐽 Unexpectedly, her mother calls her to go on a blind date with her dream man!

30. 130 离 The Night Before the Divorce, My Villainous In-Laws Can Read My Mind! 离婚前一夜，反派一家能读我心！ Mo Qiao陌乔Modern Romance711k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + everyone dotes on her + transmigrate into a book + System + devoted couples] Shen Cheng fell in love with Huo Xingjian at first sight. She shamelessly chased after him, and eventually used a scheme to marry him, but she never won his heart. After accidentally falling into the water, Shen Cheng, the hopelessly devoted fool, suddenly came to her senses. It turned out they were all minor characters in a romance novel. Their only purpose was to bring the male and female leads closer, 4.1kReads8.4Score39214d adds
31. 131 生 After Our Baby Trends Online, the Empire's CEO Comes Every Night to Soothe the Child 生崽热搜后，帝国总裁夜夜来哄娃 The Wind Is Warm风很暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the height of her career, top-tier star Shi Muran vanished without a trace. A year later, she reappeared in the headlines after giving birth in a very public fashion! The whole country went wild! The celebrity widely considered the purest in the entertainment industry was a mother? Netizens speculated about who the father was, when the empire’s most distinguished man suddenly appeared on a livestream. Shi Muran did her best to deny it. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s not what you all think…” T 16.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    The male lead fell in love with the female lead at first sight long ago, and everything was premeditated by him, which allowed the female lead to enter his room... And then they married. After marriage, the male lead doted on the female lead immensely, even their son had to take a backseat! The son was just an unexpected shield, a matchmaker's tool, a brick (used wherever needed)! I feel so sorry for this child!

32. 132 肆 A Wanton Kiss of Passion 肆意吻情 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + the second male lead takes the lead + long-laid plans + devoted couple + three-year age gap + the second male lead and heroine reunite after a long separation] [A stunningly beautiful, sweet-natured heroine + a devoted, flirtatious young tea tycoon] (Note: this is not a strong-woman story, and the heroine does not dominate the narrative.) She used to hear her mother say that once she graduated from college, she and Jiang Wang would get engaged and then married. She waited 12.3kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    The first book features a family friendship that has been brewing for a long time. The male lead is incredibly charming, and it's a pure, mindless romance—super sweet, no misunderstandings, no melodramatic plot twists. He starts by getting the female lead married and then they have their wedding. It's also a bit of a feel-good story, so it's really, really good! The second book is about extreme entanglement; the male lead relentlessly seduces the female lead, and it's a story of reuniting after many years and him pursuing her again. [Admiration]

33. 133 逼 You Forced Me Into an Arranged Marriage, Now I'm in Love with My Husband. Why Are You Crying? 逼我联姻，我爱上联姻老公你哭啥 Sugar Come to Life成了精的糖Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [First Marriage, Then Love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Age Gap + Long-Planned Romance + Secret Crush + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only Love, Sweet Romance] [Charming, confident comic artist + stern, reserved archaeologist] Yun Qingwu was taken in by the Gu family at ten and doted on by Gu Yi for eleven years. On his birthday, emboldened by alcohol, she confessed her feelings to him. Afterward, he avoided her for two months. The next time they met, he told her he had a girlfrie 35.6kReads9.3Score6.2k14d adds

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    The male and female leads are incredibly sweet, with absolutely no misunderstandings. It's sweet from beginning to end. What's especially hilarious is the female lead's mouth; you'd never guess how satisfyingly she can say something when she's swearing.

34. 134 魂 Haunted by Longing and Desire 魂牵梦撩 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + sweet, flirtatious Beijing elite circle] Fair-skinned, gorgeous little troublemaker VS scheming, devoted, abstinent madman of a powerful man “She is my rose, and my princess.” The Ji family is the most famous of all the prominent families in Kyoto, with a fortune worth billions and wealth rivaling a nation’s. But one sudden upheaval nearly ruined the Ji family’s reputation. After lying low for ten years, Ji Yuchen returns to Kyoto. In no time, 19kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    Kyoto is home to many prominent families, the most famous of which is the Ji family, which possesses assets worth tens of billions. However, a sudden change in fortune nearly ruined the protagonist's family. After years of lying low, he finally returns to Kyoto.

35. 135 在 Flirting with the Heartstrings in Young Master Gu's Arms 在禁欲顾少的怀里撩拨心弦 Gu Liaoliao顾了了Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ❤️Complete (pregnancy before love) [Showbiz + secret marriage + variety show with kids + devoted to each other + marriage before love] Song Nuanyi and Gu Yebo have been secretly married for three years. Just six months after their wedding, the damn man went abroad to expand the family business overseas. But lately, Song Nuanyi has noticed something strange. Her husband has been abroad for two and a half years, so how is she two months pregnant? Thinking she might have somehow cheated on her dear 4.3kReads9.4Score39414d adds
36. 136 战 The God of War Prince's Teary-Eyed Little Sweetheart 战神王爷的哭包小甜妻 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Not a strong female lead story. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. This is just a lighthearted, funny, sweet romance with a devoted couple.] On their wedding night, a certain prince said tenderly, “From now on, I’m your husband, your one and only man, and the person you can rely on for the rest of your life. Understand?” “No, you’re not my only man,” Feng Baobao immediately replied with a shake of her head. The prince frowned, then watched the little crybaby count on her fingers. “I have Fat 984Reads9.2Score11714d adds

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    Both female leads are delicate and beautiful [sending hearts]. In the first book, the female lead saved the male lead's life when they were children, and he has always remembered it. In the second book, the male lead planned everything for this life in his previous life, and they fall in love at first sight in this life. It's all sweet and not angsty at all. 🥰

37. 137 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.4kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    The male protagonist in this book has been plotting for a long time: "Will you fall in love with me?" "Baby, I love you, I will always love you!" "Baby, we two ambitious people are a perfect match."

38. 138 强 After Kissing the Tyrant, the Softhearted Good-for-Nothing Breaks Down in Tears 强吻偏执暴君后，娇软废柴哭唧唧 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [An early work by the author: old-fashioned and cloying, with painfully slow pacing, a useless little-white-flower heroine, and enough cringe to make your toes curl. It’s all artificial sweetness. I have no idea how it got a rating of 9. Don’t bother reading it.] [If you haven’t read enough of this stuff and insist on giving it a try, there’s nothing I can do.] 1.4kReads9.3Score10614d adds
39. 139 夫 The Madam Is a Handful After Marriage: She Grabs the CEO by the Neck and Kisses Him 夫人婚后很闹心，掐着总裁脖子亲 Tao Xixi桃嘻嘻Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted [Soft, sweet, innocent little bunny × cold-blooded, ruthless, powerful tycoon] [Devoted husband + losing control of his restraint + intensely possessive + overt flirting and subtle seduction + both are pure + financial tycoon] Everyone in the imperial capital knows he is its most distinguished man. No one can rival his power, wealth, or status! He wields immense power, is ruthless and decisive, and is cold and merciless. He never gets involved with women! But in Luo Yunwei’s eyes, he’s a shamele 97Reads7.0Score10314d adds

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    The male lead plotted to get the female lead married to him. He flirted and seduced her, starting with kisses and hugs, and then getting increasingly outrageous. He even lay naked on top of her and shamelessly asked if she would... Moan... Oh my god, those few pictures were so addictive, my heart was itching. If I weren't single, I would have pounced on my boyfriend right then and there!

40. 140 一 Love at First Sight: Young Master Fu Bows to Her 一见钟情，傅少为她折腰 Qian Duoduo's Ye Xiaoye钱多多的也小也Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted The hero falls in love with the heroine at first sight. Both leads are devoted to each other, and the all-powerful CEO goes all out to win his wife back. The hero is head over heels for her. The heroine is sweet and gentle, and he spoils her endlessly. Their life together is incredibly sweet! 2.9kReads9.0Score22214d adds

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    It was all premeditated; the male lead has liked the female lead for many years. The plot is excellent, highly recommended! 🥰🥰🥰

41. 141 为 She Made Him Break His Vows! After Marriage, the Obsessive Huo Spoils Her 为她破戒！婚后偏执霍总他掐腰宠 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted A cool, radiant little fox of an oil painter X a sinister, obsessive, unhinged CEO [Mutual redemption + all-consuming devotion + sweet married life + doted on by everyone later + not a strong female lead] When Tang Suwan felt Huo Shichuan kiss her fingertips, she never imagined that this domineering, obsessive man could be the pitiful, wounded boy she'd known in town. She thought it was just a case of love at first sight based on looks. Only after she died and watched Huo Shichuan avenge her d 6.6kReads9.4Score71814d adds

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    The male lead thought he was forcibly taking her, but the female lead said: "Isn't this a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love?" [Admiration] Super sweet and doting!

42. 142 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    The male and female leads have great character designs, and the plot isn't awkward. Lou Ruan, who has been an adopted daughter of the Xu family for many years, has been devotedly pursuing her childhood sweetheart Zhou Yuetian for over a decade. But then she overhears him telling someone, "She's just an adopted daughter; she's not worthy of being my equal." Heartbroken, she gets drunk and impulsively marries Xie Yanli, only to discover that Xie Yanli has secretly loved her for ten years.

43. 143 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 67.7kReads9.5Score10.3k14d adds

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    Some people are blessed but don't realize it, while others, after years of unrequited love, finally achieve their happy ending. The first book is truly amazing! The male lead has always secretly loved the female lead, and after she's cheated on, he tries to coax her into marriage. The female lead gradually discovers just how incredibly much the male lead loves her.

44. 144 婚 Sweet Flirting After Marriage! The Beijing Tycoon Has Been Plotting This for Ages 婚后甜撩！京圈大佬蓄谋已久 A Sweet Orange一颗甜橙Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted (The score is low because it just started. It’s super sweet and complete.) Male lead takes the top spot + secret crush comes true + mutually devoted sweet romance + long-planned love + they communicate openly + marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + flirty sweetness + prominent family [Fake gentleman | sometimes acts all coy and calculating | loves doing mental arithmetic | capital’s powerful elite vs sweet yet sassy | loves boldly, hates boldly | Jiangnan beauty | little princess] Nan 6.4kReads8.4Score48714d adds
45. 145 超 So Sweet! After Their Flash Marriage, the Billionaire CEO Spoils Her Rotten 超甜！闪婚后亿万总裁宠她成瘾 Seven Eight Treasures七八宝贝Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Sweet and Devoted + Both Pure + Wife-Doting Husband + Happy Ending] Her father treated her like a cash cow and forced her into an arranged marriage, so Qu Xiawan ran to the Civil Affairs Bureau and impulsively married a handsome, cold-faced stranger. He had broad shoulders, a trim waist, and endless stamina. He was rich, good-looking, and doted on her. Before long, Qu Xiawan was pregnant with twins. One day, Qu Xiawan saw a candid photo of the richest man in the country, th 17Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    The male lead in this book is incredibly cunning and has been plotting for a long time! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] He marries the female lead and gets their marriage certificate in the very first chapter, determined to spoil her so much that she'll never be able to leave him again! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

46. 146 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 34.8kReads9.3Score4.7k14d adds

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    The male protagonist is cunning and scheming, the plot is fast-paced, and the writing is delicate.

47. 147 结 After We Married, I Learned My Husband Had Been Plotting to Win Me All Along 结婚后，发现老公对我蓄谋已久 Shi Si Qi拾肆柒Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other; bright, independent heiress × calculating, devoted CEO; the heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero’s secret crush comes true; sweet romance; happy ending] When the news broke that the Ming family, the richest in Shanghai, and the Ho family, a century-old Hong Kong dynasty, were joining their families through marriage, it caused a stir both on the mainland and in Hong Kong. Everyone lamented that this was yet another loveless business alliance. 1.1kReads7.4Score10114d adds
48. 148 陆 Mr. Lu Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 陆总他蓄谋已久 Mu Yi Weibai木易微白Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + slow and steady + age gap) *An elegant, gentle heiress VS an aloof, celibate business magnate Everyone in Jincheng knows that President Lu has always been a cold, distant man who seems to warn everyone to keep their distance. No one ever expected him to accept the marriage arrangement his family made for him. His match is a famous socialite and beauty of Jincheng, but some people still refuse to believe Lu Yan could fall in love. They think he 268Reads8.7Score10514d adds
49. 149 偷 Secretly Plotting 偷偷蓄谋 Zheng Xian筝弦Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted [Cold, Cunning CEO × Sweet Little Princess, Six-Year Age Gap] [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Held Schemes + Sweet Romance] The Xu family had a little princess, with twin older brothers and parents who had doted on her since she was a child. She grew up carefree, wanting for nothing and spoiled rotten. At twenty-two, the Xu family joined forces with the Ji family through marriage, and she married Ji Chengze, a refined and aloof man whose methods in business were ruthless. Xu Wan was afraid of 3kReads9.1Score34614d adds

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    The male lead had been plotting for a long time [cool] ① The male lead is six years older than the female lead and has secretly loved her for ten years. He had been planning this for a long time. 💕 The female lead is super cute and always ready to argue with anyone. 💕 The short drama is also good and pleasing to the eye. ② At the age of twenty-two, Xu and Ji were arranged to marry, and she planned to stay far away from him. However, she didn't expect that after spending time together day and night, she would be captivated by his good looks. She devoted all her energy day and night to pursuing him according to her plan, only to find out that he had been plotting against her for a long time.

50. 150 掌 Cherished in His Arms, I Give You My Deepest Love 掌中娇宠，许卿情深 Lu Keling鹿客凌Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted [A note for readers: This is a sweet story about married life, not a campus romance or a wealthy-family face-slapping power fantasy.] [Sweet romance + devoted to each other + long-planned pursuit] Wen Qing returned to Ningcheng from Shanghai, and suitors came knocking in droves. Among them was Xu Yan, son of Ningcheng's richest man. At their blind date, Xu Yan asked, “Could we try dating with marriage in mind?” Wen Qing replied, “Let's give it a try.” Everyone in Ningcheng's business circles 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had been plotting this for a long time, and the female lead gradually developed feelings for him.

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