Childhood Friends, the Male Lead Has Loved the Female Lead Since They Were Young and Only Favors Her 青梅竹马，男主从小喜欢女主，只对女主偏爱

1. 301 东 A Battle for the Crown Prince's Favor 东宫夺娇 Endless Days and Nights朝暮漫漫Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted [BG + Modern Woman in an Ancient World + Coercive Possession + Obsessive Yandere + Innocent on the Outside, Dark Within + A Long-Standing Plot] Jiang Shuyao had always believed that the young man she’d raised herself was a gentle, refined gentleman. Even when she had certain unmentionable dreams about him before her wedding, she thought the problem lay with her. Only when he forcibly abducted her to a villa on her wedding day, the same young man she had protected and raised, did she finally see 5.2kReads8.6Score404Shelves

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   🌷🌷Childhood sweethearts, the male lead has loved the female lead since childhood, but only has eyes for her. He is the boy she raised, a gentle and refined gentleman, until he abducts her to a separate courtyard on her wedding day🌿when she finally sees the dark, possessive desire in his eyes: "Whoever my sister marries in the future, I will kill them. It's just taking my sister away again."

2. 302 竹 Childhood Sweethearts, Sharing Our Joy 竹马青梅共言欢 Xi Weng西翁Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [A sweet campus romance + childhood sweethearts + two strong leads + happy ending] A new student arrived at Nanjiang High School and immediately became desk mates with the top student, ending his days of sitting alone. While the top student was away, she casually did his competition problems for him. She thought he’d fly into a rage, but when he saw the bold, familiar handwriting on the test paper, he smiled instead… When Bai Rui was three, she bit Gu Han on the face, and sank her teeth right 763Reads8.5Score104Shelves
3. 303 他 The Timid Childhood Friend He Spoils Is Just Too Sweet 他要宠坏的青梅小怂包，超级甜 Shuang Rui双惢Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted One day, the heartthrob of No. 1 High School suddenly had a beautiful, brilliant younger sister. Someone challenged him: "You don't have some other kind of feelings for your sister, do you?" He pressed his lips into a thin line. "Could you make that any more ridiculous?" Later, someone teased him again: "You can't honestly say you don't have any designs on your sister, can you?" He blurted out, "So what if I do?" And so, harboring impure intentions, he pulled her into his arms when she was a fre 960Reads9.4Score160Shelves
4. 304 为 Mr. Lu, Why Do You Have Two Faces When You’re Chasing Love? 为了追爱，陆先生怎么两幅面孔？ Utterly Obsessed过分着迷Modern Romance198k WordsOngoing Childhood Friends Turned Mortal Enemies | The Fierce CEO Turns into a Puppy | All Kinds of Ways to Win His Wife Back | A Lifetime of Protection The delicate heiress Wen Shuyao obediently agreed to an arranged marriage. She never imagined that her childhood friend, who used to be only sharp-tongued, would be so ‘fierce’ on their wedding night. Every time she thought about it, she was terrified. The sharp-tongued, brilliant Lu Shiyan devoted himself entirely to medicine, all to ensure one person 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is incredible! The male lead is extremely possessive of the female lead; he wants to kiss her every time he sees her! He was her most antagonistic childhood friend, but he loves her deeply and even studies medicine to cure her illness! A bride who fell from the wall after falling into someone else's bed—a three-year marriage contract! Feeling the female lead doesn't like him, he changes his identity and becomes a stray dog. "Sister, can I be your little dog?"

5. 305 反 The Bad-Boy School Heartthrob Spoils His Childhood Sweetheart 反差校草宠溺小青梅 Lazy Sheep, Don't Run懒羊羊别跑Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted [Modern romance]+ [School life]+ [Secret crush]+ [Second chance at love] Mu Wan is a goofy, cheerful girl who never takes anything too seriously. Gu Si is every bit as unpredictable as his name suggests, doing whatever he pleases, though there’s another side to him that no one knows about. The two grew up together as childhood friends, but after one of them transferred schools, they gradually lost touch. Seven years later, they meet again at the same prestigious high school. What kind of sparks 63Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 青 Childhood Sweethearts Are a Match Made in Heaven 青梅竹马天生一对 Xi Muhe曦慕禾Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted *This story has a male-female pairing among the main characters, while the side couples include BL and GL. Read with care. Mu Fanxing and Xie Ci grew up together. They were classmates from kindergarten through high school, inseparable, each hiding a secret in their heart but neither daring to say it aloud. It wasn’t until their high school graduation party, when someone confessed to Mu Fanxing, that Xie Ci realized he was in danger and summoned the courage to reveal his feelings. “I like you too 11Reads6.2Score—Shelves
7. 307 青 A Childhood Sweetheart Romance 青梅竹马的恋爱 Xi Ran羲染Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends + campus romance + sweet indulgence + wealthy families] ...They went into the room, and sure enough, Shu Moran was lying on the bed. Mo Ran tucked her in, then lay down beside her. But Shu Moran crawled across the bed toward Mo Ran under the covers, poked her head out, and grinned foolishly at him. “What are you trying to do?” Shu Moran leaned close to his ear and said seductively, “I want your body tonight.” Before Mo Ran could react, Shu Moran suddenly sat up, flung off 128Reads6.2Score—Shelves
8. 308 贪 Enchanted by Your Glorious Summer 贪恋你的盛夏 Big Meat Bun大肉包子啊Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Longing for Your Summer is now available. A short drama and animated series are also streaming. [Flirtatious, devilishly handsome rich boy vs. sweet, insecure good girl] [College campus + secret crush comes true + both untouched + sweet romance] The most outrageous thing Sang Li ever did was approach the new transfer student in her senior year of high school. The boy was strikingly handsome and unbearably arrogant, with a faint air of aloofness in his eyes. Sang Li though 56.9kReads9.1Score7.5kShelves
9. 309 玫 When the Roses Bloom 玫瑰成熟时 Si Jianjian四简简Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Su Luoyan was famous throughout Jingbei for her beauty. Her family hailed from Nanjiang, and every smile and glance carried the gentle charm of a woman from the south. The Fu family was one of Jingbei’s most powerful clans. Everyone knew Fu Chengshen was its next head: ruthless, willing to do whatever it took, and uninterested in women. People were all curious about what kind of woman could win him over. After years studying abroad, Su Luoyan returned home. Her friends threw her a welcome-back p 10.7kReads9.1Score996Shelves

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   Childhood sweethearts, the male lead has liked the female lead since childhood. Some of them have been together since kindergarten, of course, they were just kids at that time, but they had to go to and from school together. In another case, the male lead was fostered by the female lead's family, and his love for her was extremely humble.

10. 310 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 729Reads9.1Score154Shelves

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    Little Green Plum's Arrogant Childhood Friend

11. 311 月 Under the Moonlit Eaves 月下檐 Xi Lu汐侣Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts | Reunited after years apart | Sweet romance] Su Xinyue and Ji Jingyan grew up together, with Su Xinyue always following close behind him. When her family fell on hard times and debt collectors came calling, her brother and Ji Jingyan sent her abroad to study and avoid the trouble. Four years later, she returned. She had no idea Ji Jingyan would be the one to meet her at the airport that day, bringing her a special bouquet. “I hid something in the ribbon wrapped around the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. The female lead always adored the male lead when they were young, and she realized she liked him at 17, unaware that he already loved her. On the night the female lead returned from studying abroad, the male lead confessed his feelings.

12. 312 织 Weaving Whales 织鲸 Mimi Douman米米兜满Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Print edition signed [Reborn on campus * the second male lead gets the girl * wants to win his wife back but can't find the crematorium] [Clear-eyed, aloof heroine * sweet-on-the-inside hero pretending to be cool] The most rebellious and courageous thing Jiang Mingzhi ever did was marry Pei Jinyang, the son of Uncle Pei. In her pursuit of true love, she was shunned by everyone and despised. After marrying Pei Jinyang, she thought she was the heroine of a sweet romance. She never expected that af 26.7kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves

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    From school uniforms to wedding dresses, it's incredibly sweet. The male lead is both adorable and aloof [laughs]. The female lead skipped a grade and ended up in the same class as the male lead, who thought he'd met his match and stayed up all night studying [facepalm]. Zhizhi is also amazing, and her daily interactions with the male lead are always so sweet [heart emojis][heart emojis].

13. 313 大 The Big Shot’s Little Ancestor Is Sweet as Can Be 大佬的小祖宗甜爆了 Lin Haixiu林害羞Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted Honestly, one of Tao Ye's proudest accomplishments is that in all eighteen years of his life, he's never once dropped his arrogant, domineering, flashy, and impossibly cool persona. But ever since he met Wen Miao, who came from Jiangnan, the big bad wolf has turned into a little white rabbit. All he does now is act cute and beg for attention. He could rule the sea, but instead he chooses to savor the sweetness of love. Brother Ye's Guide to Winning Her Heart is now in session! Lesson One: What d 5.2kReads9.5Score754Shelves

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    So sweet! The first book: 9.2. The male lead likes the female lead and really wants to take the college entrance exam quickly so they can be together. As soon as the exam is over, they kiss in the stairwell. The second book: 9.5. Super sweet! Although they're not exactly childhood sweethearts, they were neighbors in middle school and knew each other. The male lead liked the female lead from the moment they met. If you haven't read *Tao Ye* (a popular Chinese novel), you're missing out on life!!

14. 314 强 A Powerful Temptation 强势诱瘾 A Zhiyao阿枝窈Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Unhealthy possessiveness / long-laid plans / coercive romance / later henpecked husband / sweet romance] Not a strong heroine! Slightly fatherly male lead! ✨ (Sinister, volatile heir to the throne & sweet, gentle young heiress) The year Lu Yuchen returned to the Lu family, a young heiress came to stay with them. From then on, his greatest pleasure was making her cry. A young man’s mad love was possessiveness taken to the extreme. In his eyes, a doll so exquisite had to be kept safely within his 1.9kReads8.4Score158Shelves

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    🌿✨Childhood sweethearts, the male lead has loved the female lead since childhood, but only has eyes for her. ①When Chu Wanqing was ten years old, she stayed at the Lu family's house. That day, she wore a puffy dress, a small crown, and gorgeous little leather shoes, looking like a porcelain doll. Lu Yuchen was instantly smitten with her, and from then on, his greatest pleasure was making her cry. "Who is Qingqing?" "Second brother." The girl was extremely obedient, blinking her big eyes as if trying to please him. "Who is second brother?" "He's Yuchen brother..." "Qingqing must remember that forever."

15. 315 不 Wait, Why Isn’t This Like It Was Before I Was Reborn? 不是，为什么跟我重生前不一样啊 Chuunibyou Jam患中二病的果酱Urban237k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Reborn] + [One Female Lead] + [School Life] + [Romantic Comedy] + [Everyday Life] + [Childhood Friends Romantic Comedy] There’ll be hamburgers and fries, too, so please give me a little more time. And please don’t stockpile chapters (╥_╥) (Entirely handwritten, no AI!!!) Jiang Ling left the funeral home clutching a diary. Only then did he learn that his childhood friend had been in love with him. But it was already too late. Then the truc 374Reads—Score101Shelves

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    A new author, but the writing is pretty good. The content isn't chaotic, it's logical and well-reasoned, and it's not an AI sequel!!! Absolutely no AI feel!!! Most importantly, if you tell him what you want to see, he'll accept it!!! A recommendation from a newbie with 2000 hours of experience (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

16. 316 药 The Sickly Little Beauty Is Spoiled by the Possessive Lord Yu 药罐小美人是被护食郁爷宠大的 Foxes Don't Eat Chickens狐狸不吃鸡Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Tomato award-winning novel] [Childhood sweethearts, not a campus romance + fake heiress + warm, adored-by-everyone story + both leads' first love, sweet romance + heroine is a voice-acting star, hero likes her from the start but doesn't realize it] In a nutshell: a gentle beauty and her tsundere childhood sweetheart~ At four, chubby little Gu Ziyue used her baby-fat charm to force the starving boy next door, her future sweetheart Xiao Liangchuan, to let her take care of him. On the eve of her e 8.2kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    The female lead is a fake heiress and has a sickly appearance; the male lead only cares about her. Sweet throughout! 🥰

17. 317 她 She's Such a Flirt 她那么撩 Baby Ditou呆头宝宝Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Sweet romance + short story] Shen Xiao, renowned as a captivating beauty, pursued Han Ce for five years. Only after they married did she learn that he had fallen in love with her at first sight and had been secretly enjoying her pursuit all along. After an accident sends her back to the beginning, when she first met Han Ce, she hears the heir of the Han family sneer in front of his childhood friends: “Shen Xiao? A childhood betrothal? I'd rather stay single than marry h 14.5kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    Absolutely amazing, I'm not kidding. Every single one is a sweet and romantic story, especially the first one, it's seriously incredible! I can only express my admiration with 30,000 exclamation marks!!!

18. 318 玫 Kiss Me, Rose 玫瑰吻我 Tao Tao Tao Peach Ya陶陶陶桃子吖Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [A hypocritical, selfish black-hearted beauty x a cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, tragic powerhouse] Xu Yao was never a good person. She had the face of a little white rabbit, but inside was a deceitful, selfish, wretched soul. To gain wealth and status, she did everything she could to cozy up to Jiang Yan. Once she had the big shot on her side, she grew even more brazen. He didn’t love her, but because she was so beautiful, he always showed up to clean up her messes. At last, her wicke 372Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    Jiang Yan's love was quite remarkable; when he was in dire straits, he carved Xu Yao's name all over the wall. "His Yao Yao is still waiting for him." He knew his Yao Yao had suffered and had some ulterior motives, but he was still willing to protect her and favor her.

19. 319 竹 Brother Childhood Friend, Your Cool-Guy Persona Has Crumbled 竹马哥哥，你的高冷人设崩塌啦 Parting Year After Year岁岁别离Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Early work, read with caution] Rumor had it that the most handsome boy at No. 1 High School was aloof and indifferent to girls. He’d been admitted to the country’s top university in his first year of high school, and had won countless prizes in all kinds of competitions. Anyone who’d met him up close described him in four words: “Impossible to catch up to.” So why was there always a beautiful, sweet-voiced little fairy by his side? It took half a semester for everyone to realize that they’d bee 426Reads9.1Score100Shelves

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    Her childhood sweetheart's long-standing unrequited love finally received a response. [He was waiting, waiting for Pearl's heart to flutter.] After she and her childhood sweetheart Qin Yichi obtained their marriage certificate, the two were inseparable and sweetly affectionate. Qiao Zhen: "..." Impossible, absolutely impossible! But later, Qin Yichi pulled her into his arms, his face full of deep affection, and confessed his feelings: "Zhenzhen, you don't know. Every time I saw you smile at Ji Xian before—" "I was so jealous I went crazy."

20. 320 竹 Chasing My Childhood Sweetheart 竹马难追 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Campus romance, one-on-one, aloof childhood-friend top student who's hard to win over, everyone plays matchmaker] Qin Yun transfers schools in her second year of high school. Her childhood friend He Xingyan, whom she hasn't seen in three years, is still as doting as ever. Secretly delighted, Qin Yun takes the initiative and confesses to him before they enter university. But “Sorry, Keke. You must be confusing habit with love.” Qin Yun: “I'm not. I'm not confused. I just like you.” He Xingyan lo 1.8kReads9.1Score181Shelves

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    The male and female leads grew up together. The male lead was always cold to everyone except the female lead, who was exceptionally kind to him. When the female lead, experiencing her first love, confessed her feelings to the male lead, she was oblivious and rejected him. Later, realizing his own feelings for her, he gradually won her over.

21. 321 惊 Showbiz Is in an Uproar: The Younger Guy’s Bold Pursuit Is Just Too Good 惊爆娱乐圈，年下直球太可以 Missing-Tooth Tiger缺牙虎Modern Romance121k WordsOngoing [Showbiz + childhood friends + younger, straightforward love interest] [Everyone's darling + sweet romance + variety shows] Luo Tang is a legend in showbiz. As an idol, she led global trends; after moving into film and television, she won award after award and became an undisputed leading actress! She accepts a talent show as a mentor and host, never expecting to see that familiar face there. But he seems awfully eager, and he doesn't look like he's here to audition... From that day on, Luo Tang 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They were childhood sweethearts, but missed each other for seven years. As soon as the male lead returned to China, he tried every means to get close to the female lead, and even participated in a talent show where the female lead was a mentor.

22. 322 快 Quick Transmigration: Just a Kiss, So Why Is the Love Meter Soaring? 快穿：只是亲亲，爱意值哐哐飙？ Sweet Bunny Loves Gold Beans甜兔子爱金豆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + Sweet, gentle heroine + Scheming + Darkened villains + Yandere + Love-struck male leads + Devoted romance + 1v1 + Happy ending + Historical and modern settings + Palace and household intrigue + Wealthy CEO + Multiple worlds + Immersive style + Childbirth] [Completed] As one small world after another collapsed, the Quick Transmigration Bureau assigned Song Yunzhi to save the villains in those worlds. Only when a villain's corruption level dropped to zero and their affectio 16.1kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    I highly recommend this one! The first world is about childhood sweethearts growing up together in the palace! The male lead is a deposed crown prince, but he actually has his own power! He'll seize power later. The female lead is innocent and adorable, visiting the crown prince every day to play and give gifts to the male lead. The male lead, only thinking about exposing her secret and afraid of scaring her, always acts very serious. Later, after becoming the new emperor, he makes the female lead his empress, doesn't expand his harem, and only loves her. 🥰

23. 323 金 Mr. Jin, Your Wife Has Run Away with Your Daughter Again! 金总，太太又带小姐离家出走了！ Jin Er斤二Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted Prissy troublemaker x shameless rogue Childhood sweethearts x regret and redemption x happy ending In their third year of marriage, Lu Ying asked for a divorce. The man sat carelessly, his long, phoenix-shaped eyes nonchalant. “Is this because I went with her to the hospital but didn't go with you?” Lu Ying: “Yes.” “Fine,” he said, clearly not taking it seriously. “Then I won't go with you anymore.” Lu Ying: “I'll leave with nothing.” The unruliness vanished from his eyes. With the speed of 116.2kReads8.9Score11.9kShelves

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    They're childhood sweethearts; the male lead loves the female lead deeply, and the female lead loves the male lead too. Their marriage was arranged by the male lead, but they have misunderstandings in the early stages. Their love is genuine, but they're too shy to express it. Later, the misunderstandings are resolved, and they're truly in love.

24. 324 重 After I Was Reborn, I Excelled in Both Love and Studies 重生后我爱情学业双丰收 Yan He晏何Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Reborn + Two Top Students + A Crush Comes True + From School Uniforms to Wedding Dress] Just after graduating from college, Jiang Qingyan is hit by a car while saving a little boy. As she dies, she is still haunted by the crush she kept secret for years. When she opens her eyes again, she is back in high school, with time to make up for every regret. This time, she will have both love and academics. She will live the life she wants, and she will win Liang Yan'an's heart! Later, 4.2kReads9.3Score365Shelves
25. 325 痞 The Badass's Irresistible Wild Rose 痞气大佬的撩人野玫瑰 Er Shui i二水iModern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Stunning, ethereal, cool big sis]& [Arrogant, refined, handsome guy] [Both strong personalities + healing + ultra-sweet romance] Song Yin and Xiao Huan first met on the wall of Linjiang No. 7 Middle School. One was climbing in, the other climbing out. They met head-on, neither willing to back down. Song Yin: This guy’s got some slick moves! Xiao Huan: This girl’s got serious nerve! Every time they met after that, another piece of their public image fell apart: Could the d 2.8kReads9.4Score440Shelves
26. 326 疯 When the Mad and Clingy Childhood Friend Cries, the Spoiled Young Lord Panics 疯娇青梅一哭，纨绔世子爷慌了 Guest Beneath the Green Lamp11青灯不归客11Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Mutual First Love + Regretful Pursuit + Romantic Tension] Lin Mianmian had a secret: she was in love with the general who had raised her. Her rival and childhood friend Jiang Yizhou had a secret of his own: he had fallen for his cousin, who was eight years older than him. They shared their secrets and conspired together, like two rats crawling through a gutter, guarding their feelings where they would never see the light of day. When her adoptive father and his cousin became 475Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A spoiled childhood sweetheart and a quirky, adorable childhood friend bicker and tease each other, secretly developing feelings for one another—the sweetness level is off the charts!

27. 327 霜 Frost Leaves and Autumn 霜叶与秋 Sound About Numbers声约数Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Radiant, free-spirited sunshine girl & gentle, devoted puppy-like younger boy] [One-on-one romance + both devoted only to each other + childhood friends + school life + older girl/younger boy + happy ending] Qi Qiu first met Yu Shuangye when he was seven. After his parents had been arguing, he sat downstairs, lost in thought. Yu Shuangye swept into his life like a gust of wind, without asking permission. She told him: “Qi Qiu, you look so handsome when you smile. You should smile more!” “I’ 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The beginning of the plot was indeed a bit boring, but the author seemed to have a sudden inspiration when writing about the male and female leads flirting. It felt like the author added fuel to the fire with a little bit of jealousy. Highly recommended!!!

28. 328 时 A Love Letter Through Time: My Frail Childhood Friend Hides a Secret 时光情书：病弱竹马藏心事 Cat Cat Cat Fish Fish Fish猫猫猫鱼鱼鱼Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sharp-tongued hero + severe stomach problems + secret crush + from school uniforms to wedding gowns] Lin Zhiyan and Jiang Lin grew up together. Jiang Lin has had stomach problems since childhood, but he has always quietly looked after Zhiyan. When they were young, Jiang Lin ate twenty ice cream cones to cheer Lin Zhiyan up, giving himself gastroenteritis and landing in the hospital for a month. The experience left him with chronic stomach problems. But in their second ye 101Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. The male lead has liked the female lead since childhood, and their families support their relationship and intentionally or unintentionally try to bring them together. 🌿At first, the female lead is oblivious and doesn't realize this, always thinking she likes someone else, which makes the male lead frequently jealous.

29. 329 偏 The Possessive Tycoon Only Spoils His Childhood Sweetheart 偏执大佬独宠小青梅 Wine Nine Returns to One酒九归一Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [Devoted, sweet-on-the-outside-but-dark-inside tycoon VS soft, lively girl] When they first met, Jiang Zhi lay on his stomach, drooling over baby Mu Jiujiu in her swaddling clothes. For the next ten-plus years, they were inseparable, and Mu Jiujiu was happy to follow him everywhere. Then they were separated. Five years later, the first thing they had to deal with when they met again was living together?! Jiang Zhi pinned Mu Jiujiu in a corner, lowering his voice to ask, “Kid, don’t you recognize 404Reads9.0Score103Shelves
30. 330 夏 My Little Childhood Sweetheart in Summer 夏日小青梅 Ruo Yi婼一Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Cool, Gifted Young Man & Quirky, Spirited Girl] [Growing-Up Romance + Imaginative Premise + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Prologue: The little princess of the prime minister’s household, adored by all in another time and place, had a chance encounter that brought her to a different world as she tried to save her childhood friend, a young general. But she lost her memories and became a tiny little girl. Luckily, the family she ended up with had been close friends with her childhood friend’s family.] 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, the male and female protagonists grew up together and are destined for each other.

31. 331 竹 My Childhood Friend Secretly Flirts With Me 竹马他偷撩小青梅 Suoyi Chen琑译臣Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Lin Xia and Zhang Yanzhou had known each other since childhood. Zhang Yanzhou was tall, handsome, and gifted academically, and he always stood out wherever he went. Everyone said he was cold and aloof, and that getting a word out of him was harder than reaching the heavens. But nobody knew that every day after dinner, Lin Xia would grab her books and hurry next door to study at Zhang Yanzhou's house. She thought things would go on like that forever, but at some point, Lin Xia began keeping a 107Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 332 婚 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    🌿The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. ☘️①The male lead temporarily lives in the female lead's house due to an accident at home. The two are about the same age, and they gradually become familiar with each other and become childhood sweethearts.

33. 333 风 The Wind Blows North, While You Chase South (Complete Edition) 风往北吹，你往南追（全集） Sweet Rice Wine Dumplings酒酿圆子Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that Su Nan, the top student at First High School, is brilliant both academically and socially. He's cold and indifferent toward everything, except that he spoils Hu Le, a hopeless student, without a single limit. Hu Le: “I want to go to the neighboring city for my idol's concert. Cover for me.” Su Nan: “I don't want you going alone. Let's go together.” Hu Le: “Oh, and I made a good friend, Zhou Chengguang. He has a heart condition. Can you go easy on him?” Su Nan: ...Isn't he my 117Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Highly rated childhood sweetheart romance novels, perfect for a perfect score! ✨((🌕⥎🌕))✨ ① A carefree, clueless, academically challenged childhood sweetheart heroine ✖️ A cool, aloof academic genius who's only good to his childhood sweetheart heroine ✨✨ They grew up together, inseparable since childhood ✨✨ ② A talkative, adorable, academically gifted childhood sweetheart heroine ✖️ A taciturn, aloof academic genius heroine ✨✨ From innocent beginnings to certainty, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, from the past to the future, I've always only loved you ✨✨ ③ A capricious, arrogant, and seemingly innocent childhood sweetheart heroine ✖️ A sharp-tongued, proud, and jealous young master boy ✨✨ Song Xing's love for Yun Zhi has been a constant throughout his life since he can remember ✨✨

34. 334 大 The Young Lady and Her Childhood Friend Fight Over Me Every Day, Both Demanding Kisses 大小姐青梅又争又抢，每天要亲亲 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban2.1M WordsCompleted (A new book from a veteran author, so you can count on the quality!) "A sharp-tongued, tsundere heiress who says one thing and means another, and a childhood friend; urban slice of life; healing and redemption; growing together; extra sweet romance; no System or golden finger; slow-burn coming-of-age; both reborn" "Miss Xu: She says the harshest things and acts the sweetest." After ten years of working himself to the bone, he was forced to marry the "useless" heiress of the richest family... Reb 30.1kReads8.7Score3.4kShelves
35. 335 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 5kReads9.2Score766Shelves

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    This is a story about a childhood sweetheart/younger man falling in love with the female lead. It features a male protagonist's unrequited love for the female lead, an age gap, sweet everyday moments, and ambiguous, tumultuous relationships.

36. 336 顶 The Top-Tier Star Actress Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend 顶流影后竟是青梅竹马 Ran Xiu染修Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted After standing up for her, Tan Yue got entangled with this crazy man and ended up with a boyfriend. Later, because of a misunderstanding, the top-tier star was dumped without even getting a say... He followed her onto a variety show to demand a proper title, only to run into a scheming flirt during their cold war. At a bar, Tan Yue and her best friend sat with handsome younger guys on either side, gradually getting so delighted they could barely think straight as they called out: "Sis!" "Sis!" T 226Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 337 娃 Childhood Sweethearts! Be Good, or Your Husband Will Scold You 娃娃亲！乖宝不听话要被老公凶哟 Xi Xi Li惜惜里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends; doting, devilishly possessive husband × beautiful little airhead; fatherly boyfriend; obsessive, brooding, scheming male lead with an extremely, extremely, extremely strong need for control and possession; groveling chase; reunited after a breakup.] When Bai Yu was six, her mother met a lovely woman while pregnant with Bai Yu's younger sister. They hit it off and arranged a betrothal for their unborn children. But when the babies were born, they were both girls. So the other 2.5kReads8.6Score176Shelves

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    The male lead is a domineering, obsessive, and possessive individual with an extremely strong desire for control! [Drooling] The female lead is delicate, beautiful, and a bit of a useless little thing. They're childhood sweethearts, and their marriage is arranged. [Learned something new]

38. 338 野 The Wild Boy and the Wild Lily 野小子与野百合 Che Xiaoxiao车哓哓Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A little guide to this book: The pacing is slow, and the story leans toward an ensemble coming-of-age tale set in a bygone era. The children grow up step by step, becoming lovely, brave, and brilliant adults~ From elementary school through the teenage years of middle and high school, then reuniting after years apart and falling in love. Each part takes up roughly half the book. If you don’t like a slow pace, think carefully before diving in. If you do, come join us for a look through Yaoyao’s co 748Reads8.6Score106Shelves

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    This one's great! It's not all sweet, but when it's sweet, it's incredibly sweet! [Laughing][laughing]

39. 339 世 The Reborn Heir and His Childhood Sweetheart 世子重生，竹马弄青梅 Holy Moon and Stars圣月星辰Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted She offered up everything as a blood sacrifice, asking only to start over with her beloved girl in the final moment of her life. My little darling, now that we’ve met again in this life, your big brother will marry you and keep you safe. The male lead is reborn. Childhood sweethearts, possessive and devoted. A coming-of-age romance, a sweet and indulgent period romance. 644Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is reborn, and they're childhood sweethearts. It's very sweet, but the male lead is obsessive. 🤭

40. 340 玫 I Stole the Rose 玫瑰是我偷 Gao Guangkun高广坤Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + childhood sweethearts + the husband wins her back + both virgins] [Dancer × Diplomat] Shen Fanzhi always thought that Si Qian was in love with another girl who had grown up with them in the same compound. In college, she borrowed that girl's name to love him for years, until her lie was exposed and she fled. Years later, they meet in Moscow. He waits for her in the wind and steals a rose he grew himself for her. “Shen Fanzhi, I stole the rose, but I grew it for you. 339Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Investing in childhood sweetheart stories is a sure win.

41. 341 假 Is the Fake Heiress Impressive Today? 假千金她今天优秀了吗 A Doe Named She一只佘鹿Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Two top students + childhood friends of sorts + heroine who grows over time] Lin Yuejiu was adopted at the age of seven, and in an instant became a little princess. She had loving parents, a doting older brother, and even gained a childhood friend. In her second year of high school, the Lin family's biological daughter was found and brought home. As her place in the family changed, Lin Yuejiu willingly stepped aside for the real heiress. After she left, Lin Yuejiu devoted herself to becoming a 1.5kReads9.2Score138Shelves
42. 342 离 Back to High School Before the Divorce: This Time, I Won't Fall for You 离婚前重回高中，这次我不心动了 Xun Can旬灿Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) [Campus rebirth + regretful pursuit + bad-boy wins her heart + living-under-one-roof romance] [Slightly rebellious good girl x laid-back, aloof bad boy] After her grandmother passes away, both the Tan and Lu families feel sorry for Xu Entang, who has no family left, and want to take her in. When she arrives in Beicheng, she sees again the boy she never forgot after meeting him once. Lu Jin is brazen and unruly. Over the years they grow up together, she watches one woman af 101.5kReads9.4Score10.6kShelves

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    This isn't exactly a childhood sweetheart story, but the plot is really fresh, not a tired old trope being rehashed. The premise is also great, it's a pure romance, and while I hate serialized stories, this one is really good. I followed it all the way to the end, highly recommend it! It's a short story (which is also a downside, I always feel like I haven't had enough [crying emoji][crying emoji]). But overall, it's super good!

43. 343 买 Stock-Picking System: I Want Mountains of Gold and Silver, and a Powerful Patron 买股系统：我要金山银山还有靠山 Little Year Wine小岁酒Anime Fanfiction227k WordsOngoing (Just received its rating) [Childhood friends + young married couple + everyone’s favorite + System + light ensemble cast] [Scheming little miser × straightforward puppy-like boy (younger)] Duan Fei was born a merchant. Whenever she gave something, she always expected a return. At the age of eight, she offered the first gold ingot she had ever earned before the gods and prayed earnestly, “Immortals, immortals, please show your power. Bless your humble devotee with a fortune and make me the riche 685Reads8.2Score166Shelves

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    Childhood sweetheart + younger dog, the dog is always fighting and snatching her away.

44. 344 眸 A Tender Gaze 眸光缱绻 After the Swinging蹴罢秋千Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Bright, lively cat café owner vs. gentle, scheming ophthalmologist] [Devoted to each other, sweet 1v1 romance, reunion after years apart, six-year age gap, childhood sweethearts] Love came out of nowhere, then a bucket of cold water came crashing down. Jiang Baili fell in love at first sight with the doctor treating her: tall and handsome, with a refined, gentle, mature air. A gentleman like jade, warm and polished. Wasn’t he exactly her type? Then she glanced down at the name on his badge, and 99Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    These are all childhood sweetheart stories, super good-looking and very sweet.

45. 345 小 The Little Cat Caught the Moon 小猫捉到月亮啦 Floating Bamboo Boat浮竹舟Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [A tsundere young master who says one thing and means another vs. a sweet, clingy, cute troublemaker] Chen Xunan is heartless and sharp-tongued. To outsiders, a guy like him seems destined to die alone. Someone says, “With that damn dog of a temper, I don’t believe anyone could put up with you.” Chen Xunan scoffs, his tone lazy. “It’s not like I’m marrying you.” Just when everyone thinks there’s no one who can keep him in line, a soft, fragrant little girl starts following Chen Xunan around. In 44.8kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves
46. 346 高 The Cool Childhood Friend and His Sweet Little Crush 高冷竹马的乖乖小青梅 Shi Baitao时白桃Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + doting romance with no angst + a hint of secret identities] Mu Qiusang and Gu Zixian grew up together. When Gu Zixian was four, he met newborn Mu Qiusang. Seeing how soft and adorable she was, he decided he would protect her, and eventually even spirited her away to live in his own home... From the time Mu Qiusang could remember, she loved running after Gu Zixian. At first, she only thought, This big brother is so handsome. Her closeness to him as she grew up came from t 1.6kReads9.0Score150Shelves
47. 347 死 My Mortal Enemy Forces Me into a Dream Romance Every Night 死对头每天都在梦里搞强制爱 Take a Bite, Squeak Squeak Squeak咬一口吱吱吱Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Dream-Bound Passion + Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual + Childhood Friends and Mortal Enemies] [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted Top Lawyer x Sunny Fake Golden Retriever, Real Rabid Dog | Pretend Enemies x Secretly in Love] Song Manzhi is a top partner at a prestigious law firm, an expert at dealing with anyone who dares to challenge her. Lately, though, she has run into a “harassment case” that can’t be filed. The crime scene: her dreams. The suspect: Jiang Zhixu, her mortal enemy of twenty years. By 204Reads—Score161Shelves

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    A top-tier level of ambiguous entanglement! The most amazing book I've read recently! The author has a profound writing skill, the writing is natural and smooth, and the romance is particularly captivating. That bittersweet feeling is so touching!

48. 348 婚 After Marriage, President Lu Fell for Me 婚后，陆总他沦陷了 Candy Without Vinegar糖果不加醋Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love × First Love × Heiress × Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou is known throughout the business world as a cold-faced king of hell. He’s never short of female companions, yet no one has ever gotten close to his heart. Then a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, now living abroad, appears and stirs up a subtle ripple in his life. Summoned back to China by her family, Su Wanqing returns to his world with her sharp tongue and keen mind. She’s the daughter of a family f 634Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Arranged Marriage, Love at First Sight × A Cinnabar Mole × A Heiress × A Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou, a cold-faced tycoon in the business world, is never short of female companions, yet no one can ever truly touch his heart. Until a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, who lives abroad, appears, stirring subtle ripples in his heart. Su Xiaoqing, the heiress of the Su family, has been urgently summoned back to the country by relatives and friends, bringing with her sharp tongue and shrewdness as she re-enters his world. She is the daughter of a family friend with whom he has been at odds since childhood, and also his inescapable betrothal. Under the will of their families, this pair of sworn enemies, who argue every time they meet, are forced into marriage. On their wedding night, Lu Hanzhou sneers, "Don't even think about interfering in my affairs." Su Xiaoqing retorts, "Who cares about picking up someone else's trash?" However, in the clashes of their daily interactions, and in the open and covert battles of the business world, Lu Hanzhou gradually discovers—those years of lingering among women were merely a search for that radiant figure from his memories. When the controversy surrounding the stand-in subsided, he realized with a start that the unforgettable mark in his heart had always belonged to his childhood sweetheart, who had always been his adversary. "I've been searching for your shadow for so many years," he said, pinning her against the wall, his voice hoarse, "but it turns out the real you has always been waiting for me to turn back."

49. 349 温 A Tender Code 温柔暗号 Late Elm晚榆Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [A Little Winter Sweet Treat / Childhood Sweethearts / Mutual Devotion] The second young master of the Zhou family is cool and restrained, a ruthless man with a deceptively gentle exterior. Somehow, Shen Yuchu ends up forcefully “claiming” him. She pretends nothing ever happened. When the truth comes out, she pouts and accuses him, “You did it on purpose!” “Trying to get out of it?” Zhou Yanheng looks gentle, but his tone is unusually mean. “There’s no such easy deal in this world.” [Bonus Scene 25Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a policeman with a great physique and amazing stamina, haha! He's had his eye on the female lead since childhood, but he hid it very well. Then, they ended up in bed together without really understanding what was going on. The female lead pretended nothing happened, which the male lead, of course, wouldn't allow, haha! But he didn't force her; he used a strategy of retreating to advance and then pressing his advantage. I was laughing like a baby the whole time. It's already finished, and it's super sweet!

50. 350 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

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    I absolutely adore childhood sweethearts!

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