The Female Lead Has Seen Every Side of Life and Is Calm by Nature 女主看尽人间百态，性格淡然

1. 1 超 A Collection of Super-Short, Sweet Romances 超短篇小甜文合集 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted All are sweet little stories! Each one is a standalone, super-short tale. Straightforward romance, no misunderstandings, quick progress, and quick endings. Story One: A tree finds his companion vine [Zhu Yan x Yue Zhiteng] Story Two: The man fought over by a rich woman and a rich young man [Tao Zhuo x Chen Shu] Story Three: A mountain spirit obsessed with human phones and a human who fall for each other [Lin Fenfen x Lu Yuan] Story Four: A severely lopsided student reborn in her third year of mi 3.7kReads8.2Score24214d adds

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   The female leads all have a certain amount of experience and life wisdom. Having witnessed the various aspects of life, they have developed a calm and composed personality. They don't talk much, but they're incredibly good at roasting people, hahaha.

2. 2 表 My Cousin Got into Harvard and Had Me Committed to a Mental Hospital 表姐考上哈佛大学，将我送进精神病院 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折12k WordsCompleted My Cousin Got into Harvard and Sent Me to a Mental Hospital 17kReads—Score10814d adds
3. 3 将 After I Married the Jerk into a Rich Family, His Whole Family Regretted It 将渣男送进豪门后，他全家后悔了 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折14k WordsCompleted After I married the scumbag off to a wealthy family, his whole family regretted it. 7.8kReads—Score14614d adds
4. 4 在 Love in Badminton Season 在羽毛球时节，恋爱 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted (Just received a rating, so there aren’t many votes yet) [One-on-one sweet romance + ordinary working-stiff life and love + reunion after a long separation + mutual devotion + slow and steady love] [Half everyday romance, half working-stiff life] The theme of this story: Love is just as important as work. Even if you’re a working stiff, you should find a sense of purpose in yourself through all the trials and tribulations. Working stiffs deserve love too!! People say the secret to a good re 142Reads8.0Score—14d adds
5. 5 出 After Prison, I Picked Up a CEO 出狱后，捡漏一个总裁 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted After Getting Out of Prison, I Stumbled Upon a CEO 5kReads—Score10114d adds
6. 6 相 A Sweet Little Blind Date Romance 相亲小甜文 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted A Sweet Little Blind Date Romance 445Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 纸 The Paper Effigy Shop Owner Is a Powerful Occultist 纸扎店老板娘她是玄门大佬 A Xia, Beautiful and Talented阿夏貌美且有才Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted The second installment, Gods Cannot Save Themselves 2, is now available! Strong female lead, no CP (a monk with unrequited feelings approaches the heroine with an ulterior motive) + wish fulfillment + plot-driven. The heroine isn't a self-sacrificing saint, so if you like that type of heroine, please look elsewhere. The heroine, Chen Zhaoyuan, owns a paper offerings shop. She's a “person” who has lived for a very, very long time. Some of her memories are missing. She's no good at music, chess, c 31.6kReads9.0Score3.7k14d adds

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   As you can see, this is a series of episodes. The female lead is incredibly powerful; she even caused trouble in the underworld and injured the King of Hell. There's no romantic partner. If you're reading the first episode, don't assume the character close to the female lead is a couple. They had a past life connection, but I can't reveal the details. In short, it's a very good show.

8. 8 神 The Gods Cannot Save Themselves 2 神明不自渡2 A Xia, Beautiful and Talented阿夏貌美且有才Mystery512k WordsOngoing No romance, ensemble cast, episodic stories The Wishful Paper Shop is a store that makes funerary paper offerings. It stands on a desolate street. The owner is named Chen Zhaoyuan. Always dressed in black, he lounges in a rocking chair, listening to music and scrolling through videos. One day, a man wrapped up from head to toe walked into the shop and asked specifically for Boss Chen. Chen Zhaoyuan came out from the courtyard. Beneath the man’s clothes, his skin was covered in gray-brown 15kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds
9. 9 教 My Professor Stepmom and Her Darling Zhaozhao 教授后妈和她的昭昭小宝贝 Xiao Lao小姥Modern Romance476k WordsCompleted [Second marriage for the male lead + the child is his biological daughter + they never fully fall in love + neither is chaste] [Highly educated families + prominent political families, both strong-willed, neither a typical good person] After earning her doctorate, Xie Qingwei smoothly stayed on as a university lecturer. Through a twist of fate, she, a committed non-marriage type, married Lin Jinghe, a retired high-ranking official who had already been married once and had a daughter. [Before the 5.1kReads7.5Score36914d adds

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   The female lead is rational, composed, and incredibly strong… This book is addictive; the plot will keep you up all night, you just can't stop reading because it's so good… There's an adorable little girl named Zhao Zhao in the book, raised by her high-ranking official father and highly educated mother. She completely captured my heart—her cuteness, her intelligence, her little moments of mischief… hehehe. The male and female leads are also very impressive, with high IQs and high EQs… The book navigates the political arena, the workplace, and the family…

10. 10 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance560k WordsOngoing Older, uptight, powerful man with a high sex drive + delicate beauty in poor health + both are inexperienced Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she was the one thing she could never bring herself to do: share a bed with him. The great military, political, and business tycoon had married a young wife, yet the two could only treat each other with icy politeness. So, at the end of his tether, Gu Yunzhou arranged for his w 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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    A mature, rigid capitalist tycoon meets a gentle, aloof, and obedient girl! Jiang Qingwu returned to Z City from her small town with Gu Yunzhou when she was 18. Due to her ignorance about her own body, she refused to let him touch her, so the man "exiled" her to another city. The next time they met, he was at her door with divorce papers.

11. 11 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 1.1kReads—Score11614d adds

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    This is definitely worth reading!

12. 12 装 I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My White Moonlight Said She Knew All Along 装瞎三年，白月光却说她早就知道了 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Marriage & Romance38k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My Dream Girl Said She Knew All Along 3.2kReads—Score2814d adds
13. 13 冬 Winter Fishing 冬渔 Ninefold Mystery九寻迷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The currents of youth × one devoted love|He loves the moon’s sacred brilliance, but he loves her imperfections even more] Jiang Yu and Pei Yanhui have known each other since childhood, though they spent years apart in different countries. In those years, she struggled through the darkness, sinking deep into a swamp of malice; he grew up beneath clear skies, openhearted and bright. She locked her past away in ice, believing distance could hide her wounds forever. Until he returned home and disc 475Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist of this book must have experienced many things, seen through human nature and the coldness of the world, and possessed a resilient and strong character.

14. 14 4 What's There to Fear About Divorce at 40? My First Love Has My Back 40岁离婚怕什么，还有初恋兜底 Yan Feifeifei燕飞飞飞Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [A levelheaded housewife who knows when to retreat and when to advance + an icy doctor who advances by retreating] [Midlife struggles + parent-child relationships + redemption + mutual healing] Her husband is having an affair with his boss. Her son is a high school senior and has started dating. Zhu Yi, who quit her job three years ago, feels as if her world is collapsing. Then she unexpectedly runs into Yang Yiqing, her first love, whom she had lost touch with years ago. Suddenly, time speeds 111Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist had entered into a wrong marriage, but eventually realized that she could never forget the bond she shared with her childhood sweetheart. After a long separation, she reunited with the male protagonist on a day when she was ready to achieve great things. Not only did she get rid of her scumbag ex-husband, help her son successfully pass the college entrance examination, and rekindle her dreams from her student days, but she also became pregnant with her second child with her childhood sweetheart. She can be described as a big winner in life.

15. 15 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Don't be misled by the title "Concubine"—this is not your average domestic power struggle novel. It's one of the few works that can truly captivate the reader. The author's writing is profound; poetry, like that of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, permeates the very being, each word brimming with character and spirit. The female protagonist, after transmigrating, doesn't engage in internal strife but dedicates herself to establishing a girls' school and combating societal ills, carving out a path for survival for countless women in a cutthroat world—a grand vision indeed. The political intrigue is solid, with ingenious plot twists and subtle foreshadowing throughout. Romance is minimal, but the restrained affection is deeply moving and leaves a lasting impression. The pacing is slow, requiring thoughtful reading, making it suitable for readers seeking depth and those who aren't afraid of unresolved issues. It's a niche gem, well worth savoring.

16. 16 城 Diary of Survival in the City 城市生存日记 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Golden Finger + A Terrible Start from the Start + Self-Redemption + A Realistic Guide to Urban Homelessness] Watch a little waif scavenge and save money, making life a little better, one step at a time. He Qinghuan barely escaped her home deep in the mountains with her life, and now wanders the city. She must avoid being discovered as homeless and sent back, while making full use of the city's resources to feed herself and survive until she's old enough to work and support herself. Looking u 320Reads8.3Score14214d adds

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    With sound values ​​and no internal conflicts, she escapes her dysfunctional family and becomes a winner in life. A diary-style novel that closely reflects real life, a high-quality first-person female-oriented story.

17. 17 慢 Drifting Slowly Through Passion and Desolation 慢慢走过热烈与荒芜 Sunward Branch沉枝向阳Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted From high school to the working world, three gentle, untroubled relationships unfold in a journey of growth and healing. She passes through the fervor of first love and the desolation of regret, slowly becoming a clear-eyed, independent person. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The girls in both books are demure, especially the one in the second book who has experienced a lot.

18. 18 母 A Mother and Daughter’s Crossing 母女渡 Sunward Branch沉枝向阳Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted She is a daughter of Tibet, stolen away by fate. He is a swindler from another land, cloaked in kindness. One lie, half a lifetime in captivity. Amid yellow earth and snowstorms, she becomes a shore her daughter can call home. From Lhasa to Linxia, from despair to being reborn, they make their way through the darkest night, all to return to that first ray of light. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 太 Young Master, This Time You Can Finally Forget Your Ex 太子爷，这回终于可以忘记前女友 Yan Feifeifei燕飞飞飞Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced, devoted young master vs. a beautiful, clever top student] [The substitute takes her place + brothers turn against each other + the real and fake heiresses] Before her biological parents found her, Shang Yanchi went by another name. This one seemed to bring her good luck. The fake heiress schemed to steal her place, but she took the fake heiress’s arranged-marriage match without even breaking a sweat. The love meant for her was delayed, but it came at last! 175Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead bears a striking resemblance to the male lead's ex-girlfriend, who was once stolen away by the male lead's older brother. Now, the brother sees the female lead and wants to take her away too, but this time it seems less easy. The female lead is a top scorer in the college entrance exam, possessing high emotional intelligence and sharp wit. She uses a murder mystery game to expose her brother's true colors… A light and enjoyable sweet romance novel.

20. 20 血 Blood Curse: The Eye That Gazes into the Void 血咒，虚空凝望之眼 Mu Gexi木格西Fantastical Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Pure no-romance story, no women fighting over men, sound values, a grand vision, a powerful female lead! No male lead, no romantic tension, no suffering in silence, no one-sided crushes, no bizarre troublemakers, no love affairs. The story contains no romantic push and pull whatsoever. Fantasy + jianghu + nontraditional cultivation + multiple worlds + immortality, with a heroine who grows into a chivalrous figure. * This world is no small-minded place! From the mortal world, to the world of fles 7.1kReads9.4Score90214d adds

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    No romantic pairings, no female rivalry, no awful characters, no cheat codes, no love affairs, just a single-minded focus on moving forward. A fantasy novel featuring a strong, self-reliant, and growth-oriented female protagonist. She's not a wish-fulfillment story; she sees through the world's true nature but still upholds the fundamental principles of humanity. Please support me.

21. 21 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. A wife-chasing saga unfolds like a funeral parlor! The male lead and supporting male character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste words; a divorce announcement keeps her trending for three days! The opening chapter is heartbreaking for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched her in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces their divorce, and disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken and desperately tries to win her back…

22. 22 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist falls from a noblewoman to the daughter of a disgraced official, betrayed by her beloved and friends, experiencing the harsh realities of life. Yet, she remains strong and independent, with her heart set on the world. Circumstances may push a person to the brink, but they cannot extinguish the kindness of a steadfast individual. The vicissitudes of life are indeed a path to righteousness.

23. 23 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    This book is amazing! It's so addictive!

24. 24 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 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I love it, but I'm very restrained. A high-quality time-travel novel, fast-paced, full of foreshadowing, and incredibly sophisticated! 🤩🤩🤩 A domineering CEO falls for a cold and aloof heiress! An emotional bond that transcends time and space.

25. 25 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.2kReads8.9Score82614d adds

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    I tried this book. The rating wasn't high, but it was a decent read, albeit a niche one. It's an assassin story with a smart and capable female lead. It's a fast-paced, enjoyable read, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and no simplistic plot points. The story is tight and doesn't drag, everyone is intelligent, and it's humorous and engaging. It's the kind of book that gets better with each reading; you won't want to skip any chapters and will want to read it all the way to the end.

26. 26 他 His Galaxy Came Crashing Down 他的星河倾落 Caramel Soy Milk焦糖豆浆Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted A laid-back little reporter accidentally crosses paths with a cold, powerful bureau chief, but he treats her like a queen. Together, they take the political and business worlds by storm. Lin Xingluo’s life motto: live the most carefree life possible! That is, until she’s ordered to interview rising political star Shen Yanzhou. The man is impeccably dressed, as cold as snow. With the face of an earth-sign heartthrob, he sees right through her secret identity at their very first meeting, then dang 716Reads6.7Score10114d adds

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    The female protagonists are all very composed, which is simply their personality. The first book was quite niche, but it gets better and better as you read on.

27. 27 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds
28. 28 主 The Matriarch Found the Book of Life and Death and Asked, Chin in Hand: Who Dies First? 主母捡来生死簿，托腮问：谁先死 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Completed + strong female lead + no CP + takes down scumbags + never lets a grudge go unanswered] Luoyiyi, mistress of the Marquis of Pingyuan’s household, died. Then she came back to life. But the one who returned wasn’t her. It was a fearsome woman who had transmigrated from the apocalypse. A mere maid tries to kill her? She turns around and takes her out with one slash! An old nanny tries to kill her? No discussion needed, she takes her out too! Anyone who wants her dead is getting taken out 2.4kReads8.5Score34614d adds

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    Having just transmigrated, Luo Yiyi was nearly killed. Enraged, she vowed to kill anyone who dared to harm her! The Black and White Impermanence came to collect the body, but their hand slipped, dropping the Book of Life and Death. Luo Yiyi picked it up, a wicked grin spreading across her face. [Shy]

29. 29 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score40314d adds
30. 30 山 Shanhai Crystal 山海晶 Indigo Ink靛蓝墨水Two Male Leads136k WordsOngoing The mountains and seas give birth to jewels; jewels carry the weight of longing. “Those burdened by fate, welcome to Shanhaijing.” Two male leads, purely platonic friendship (?) Zhang Lanwang (Di Ting) x Kong Zhi (Bai Ze) ※ Every character in this book is based on a real person. Please refer to actual history. Inspired by Ya She and The Monster Tavern. You all have to go read those ↑!!!! I absolutely love this kind of story! [Please leave a review] I'm a beginner author with a fragile heart. If 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please excuse my poor writing; this is what I wrote. Those who are bored can take a look. [Submissions welcome] I'm just an ordinary person, only able to write about the fireworks I've witnessed. But I want each character to have their own prototype and soul. The world is vast, and there are always untold stories of human and animal grievances. Ink is widely soliciting your stories here. As long as they fit the setting and revolve around obsession and redemption, submissions are welcome. Let's work together to make this world a warmer place.

31. 31 求 Survival Journal: Back to the World of Ordinary Life 求生日记：重返烟火人间 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment story, no cheat powers, no rebirth: a realistic struggle to survive against the odds. An innocent only daughter meets the ultimate scumbag. He tricks her into love, saddles her with debt, then runs off, delivering a triple blow. She tries to take her daughter into the lake with her, but survives. Having died once, she finally comes to her senses. There’s no one to catch her when she falls and no one to save her. Every meal and every bit of warmth must be earned with her ow 5.6kReads8.8Score39214d adds

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    Positive energy in realistic female-oriented content

32. 32 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A masterpiece written after experiencing all walks of life! Philosophy, psychology, social interaction, supernatural and metaphysical reasoning...

33. 33 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
34. 34 如 As I Gaze Up at the Moon 如我仰望月亮 Bu He Shiyi布和十一Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing “I don't know her.” Zhou Ji spoke carelessly, looking at her as if she were a stranger. When Chen Yang saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face again, she froze. The boomerang from three years ago had hit her right between the eyes. In that classroom mottled with the fading light of sunset, Zhou Ji looked at her seriously. “Are we still friends?” Chen Yang slowly raised her head. “No.” Zhou Ji met her gaze in surprise, wanting to say something but stopping himself. In the end, he could only fall si 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead had a difficult childhood, but her mother was very kind, so she appears gentle yet firm, understated yet full of empathy.

35. 35 橙 Orange Serenity 橙之静 Singing Again of Spring Willows又歌杨柳春风Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [A different kind of domineering CEO + clear-headed heroine + a grand historical-and-modern murder-mystery role-playing game + strong leads] A dinner gathering brought Lin Cheng into the life of Xu Di, an important man who fit her current criteria for a husband. Their relationship took off after a cultural exhibition… Even at an exhibition like this, Xu Di was completely absorbed, carefully learning about everything from beginning to end. By comparison, Lin Cheng seemed a little distracted. Hal 105Reads—Score—14d adds

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36. 36 熬 Outliving My Wicked Mother-in-Law and Stepmother, I Survive a Century of Chaos 熬死恶婆后娘，乱世活百年 Han Zifeng, Who Loves Vegetable Yogurt爱吃蔬菜酸奶的寒子峰Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [No contrived plot] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No cheat abilities] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Rural life] [Hardship] Thank you all so much for your support and comments. Mom, my story finally got a rating! Though it only just came out!! Chen Xiulan was my maternal grandmother. She passed away at the age of 103. Only now does that promise I’d let lie for so many years pierce my heart: I once promised to write her a thick memoir. As a child, I was always clinging to her, listening t 796Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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37. 37 时 A Painkiller for Time and Space 时空止疼片 Han Zifeng, Who Loves Vegetable Yogurt爱吃蔬菜酸奶的寒子峰Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Realistic] [You Were Once Here] [Beautiful] At 37, he should have been at the height of his fame, with a bright future ahead. But an unexpected fall from a building brought his life to a permanent stop at its most dazzling moment. I was just an ordinary fan who quietly admired him. One day, I happened to come across news about him, and an immense grief hit me so hard I could barely breathe. In my memory, he was always so radiant: earnest and focused at work, gentle and bright in life, with a s 5Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 重 The Reborn Take the Stage: A Lowly Concubine's Daughter 重生者当道，卑微庶女 Walking Against the Light逆着光行走Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Angsty + reborn + multiple male leads + no romance + no stupid characters + no love-brained heroine + taking by force] The heroine is a frail, innocent beauty of humble origins whose fate is full of misfortune. In every life, she is repeatedly tormented by a person who keeps being reborn. Yet each time the wicked reborn tormentor starts over, they ultimately fall at the heroine’s hands. And in every life, the more they torment her, the more horribly they die! In the first life after the rebirth 286Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist has experienced many hardships and endured injustices and misfortunes that most people could not bear, yet she maintains a good mindset.

39. 39 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 206Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn into a family that favors sons over daughters. She stays away from awful people, remains calm and composed, and lives the life she wants.

40. 40 生 Survival Game: I'm the Big Shot's Golden Finger 生存游戏，我是大佬的金手指 Delighted by Flower Blessings喜闻花福Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.5M WordsOngoing In the New World Galaxy Butterfly game space, to promote the development of a republic of star citizens, the Heart of the Universe, Nazhi, has custom-designed the [Star World Order Plan] for Blue Star citizens, with the aim of selecting outstanding star citizens. The New World Galaxy Butterfly game officially launched on Blue Star on July 3, 2025. In the first phase, one million Blue Star residents entered the closed beta. Ruan Pingxia, frail and sickly since childhood, somehow received a beta i 9.6kReads8.6Score89914d adds

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    A story of a woman's growth and development, one day she will witness the full spectrum of human nature. At 17, she is bullied at school, neglected by her family, burdened by the identity of an illegitimate child, and physically weak. Her only friend commits suicide. But that's nothing compared to what happens when the truth is revealed: it's all a Truman Show. From birth, she was the subject of research that disrupted her perfect genes, allowing scientists to win awards, businessmen to profit, and her terminal illness to be cured. Countless people from all walks of life exploit her, and even her only friend was placed in her life by a deliberate arrangement.

41. 41 锦 Brocade Butcher 锦屠 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted Bianjing is full of powerful nobles. As the eldest legitimate daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Yongyi, a distinguished family of hereditary nobles, Xie Rongying embodies every virtue and is a model for women. A month after their wedding, her husband marched off to war. Half a year later, he died on the battlefield, his body brought home on his horse. From then on, a life of Buddhist prayers and the constraints of a chastity arch confined her for the rest of her days. As she lay dying, she seeme 15.3kReads8.6Score1.6k14d adds
42. 42 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 36.1kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds
43. 43 做 Abandoned as a Concubine, She Turns Around and Takes Command of a Hundred Thousand Troops 做小妾被弃，她转身手握十万大军 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A beauty bent on rebellion, a menace who wreaks havoc vs. an ethereal beauty who leaves everyone in the dust, the undisputed champion of male rivalry; her aloof, clear-headed brother-in-law falls into passion; her ex, who hates her with a passion, becomes the third party for love; one-on-one ending] Su Wantang is breathtakingly beautiful, yet born a lowly concubine’s daughter. To climb the social ladder, she acts as a surrogate for her elder half-sister, the heir’s wife, and dumps her fiancé af 30.5kReads9.1Score4.8k14d adds
44. 44 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 35.1kReads9.2Score4.5k14d adds
45. 45 坐 The Lu Family’s Eldest Daughter Is Back After Ten Years in Prison 坐了10年牢的陆家大姑娘回来了 Heartfelt at Midnight深夜走心Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Lu Xiaoxia, who is serving a prison sentence, is reborn at the age of 19, on the very day her stepmother gives her to a scumbag as a present. Having killed, done time, and fought for her life against prison bullies, Lu Xiaoxia starts dishing out payback from the start. The scumbag is right outside the door? She cripples him right from the start. Her stepmother schemes to squeeze every last bit of value out of her? She makes her pay back every cent, with interest. The house is crawling with monst 37kReads9.1Score4.9k14d adds
46. 46 留 May the Blessings Endure: From the Start, I Become Fan Xian’s Disciple 留余庆：开局成了范闲的徒弟 Lu Dongyu, Hot and Cold忽冷忽热的陆冬雨Female-Channel Fanfiction464k WordsOngoing Modern-day corporate drone Jiang Xue transmigrates and suddenly realizes: A job is a job, wherever you do it. Why not fight for an empire instead? She refuses to be a pampered young lady. She studies under Fan Xian and trains in the Thirteen Forms of the Clear Breeze until she reaches the peak of the ninth rank. The throne of empress falls to her, but to her, the imperial palace is simply another arena. Its walls cannot confine her vision, and the phoenix crown cannot bend her pride. Trouble br 192Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    As Fan Xian's apprentice, the female protagonist inherits his will but is not bound by it, living a wonderful and free life.

47. 47 外 The Diplomat Left with a Child and Raised an Heir for Her Country 外交官她去父留子，给国家养了个继承人 Yi Shanshui奕山水11k WordsCompleted The diplomat had a child and left the father behind, raising an heir for the nation 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Wang Mimi has a calm and indifferent personality.

48. 48 诱 Luring Him Into the Trap 诱底身入 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [The aloof beauty who’s locked her heart away] Cheng Zhiyi (28) X [The cunning, morally ambiguous schemer] Song Shenhan (31) Cheng Zhiyi is the twin sister of his ex-girlfriend, as well as a pawn planted by the police, staging a deadly game of her own. Song Shenhan uses love as bait, watching her, testing her, tempting her, and keeping her by his side. Marriage is his bargaining chip. The first time they meet, she coldly refuses him a ride, but her boyfriend Ren Chengze warmly invites him into t 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is aloof and stunningly beautiful [Admiration]

49. 49 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 20.6kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
50. 50 等 Waiting for You in the Endless Night 等你在夜未央 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted An Ning and Min Hang were abducted as children. After they were rescued, they were separated, then reunited as adults. This is a story about a romance between an underworld queen and a younger man. An Ning walks in the daylight, but her heart remains in the night. Min Hang saw her once and loved her, missed her while they were apart, and has only ever had eyes for her. He waits for you in the endless night, just to bring you out into the sunshine. 8.4kReads9.2Score81014d adds

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