Looking For Novels Where the Heroine Secretly Loves the Hero!!! 求女主暗恋男主的暗恋文！！！

1. 151 浅 A Quietly Hidden Crush 浅藏心动 Mao Xiaoning猫小咛Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Reborn, not a wish-fulfillment story + school life + sweet romance + love at first sight + secret love comes true + reunion after a long separation + healing] [Fake playboy, true romantic X sweet, gentle, innocent girl] In her previous life, Xu Li died by suicide in disgrace in front of her stepbrother. In the dead of night, the smell of blood filled the entire room. As her consciousness faded, she saw Chen Yanzhou burst through the door, having come only for her. She and Chen Yanzhou had never 2.8kReads9.3Score30114d adds
2. 152 私 Secretly Keeping Her Wild Bones 私藏野骨 Ding Ding Dong丁叮咚Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted [Sharp-Tongued Uncle × Cool, Foxlike Beauty | Mild Yandere | The Long Road to Winning Her Back | Longtime Secret Crush] One-line summary: Falling in love with her best friend's uncle. Starting at eighteen, Song Xuye began weaving a net, a net of love meant to ensnare Gu Ting. She thought no one knew about her secret feelings, but Gu Ting bluntly told her, “Don't get any ideas about me. There are plenty of men out there.” But when she really started seeing another man, Gu Ting went mad with j 2.4kReads7.5Score10314d adds

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   🌈🌈① The female lead has secretly loved the male lead since childhood, but he bluntly tells her, "Don't even think about me, there are plenty of other men out there." But when she actually interacts with other men, he becomes insanely jealous, "He doesn't pass my test, you're not allowed to talk to him!" Until she appears at his wedding rehearsal in a black veil, he looks at her, his tone icy, "You think standing in front of me dressed like this will make me fall for you and be with you?" "You just disgust me." "Want to marry me? In your next life!" She turns and leaves, unaware that that day, he kneels at the airport, filled with remorse. Three years later, the male lead humbly pursues his wife…

3. 153 玩 Just for Fun? When I Really Walked Away, Why Did Young Master Jiang Lose Control First? 玩玩而已？真退场蒋少怎先失控了 Autumn Twilight Splendor秋之暮华Modern Romance550k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife Chase, The Powerful Man Bows His Head, Both Pure, One-on-One Arrogant, carefree young heir * cool, resilient ballerina Everyone in Beijing's elite circles knows that Jiang Songzhou keeps a docile canary by his side: Tan Nian. She is sensible and well-behaved, always there whenever he calls. Everyone says she is nothing but a passing amusement for Jiang Songzhou. Jiang Songzhou himself believes their relationship has nothing to do with marriage. They are just having fun. Until one 4kReads6.7Score26614d adds

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   A haughty young master from Beijing's elite circles meets a cool and resilient ballerina. At first, he's dismissive: "We talked?" Later, with tears in his eyes, he corners her: "Niannian, will you marry me?" It starts with love at first sight, but the female lead soberly leaves, and the powerful man lowers himself to pursue her relentlessly—the story has a powerful aftertaste! [Heart]

4. 154 十 Ten Years of Burning Embers 十年烬火 Yu Shi Si渝十四Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted [A free-spirited young movie star ✘ a proud, venomous beauty] The day she was brought back to Hong Kong was in winter. Heavy rain fell beneath a gloomy gray sky. Her uncle named her Wanyu, saying it meant “the sky threatens snow at dusk,” but in the six years she lived in Hong Kong, she never once saw snow there. Her uncle said girls should learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. When she was eight, her dance teacher introduced her to an open lecture by a music professor. She sat in a cor 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Ten years of unrequited love finally sees the light of day.

5. 155 六 Six Years of Secret Love, At Last an Answer in the Height of Summer 六年暗恋，盛夏终有回音 Sweet Weiwei甜薇薇Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Sweet marriage romance | Both leads are inexperienced | Her secret crush comes true | From marriage of convenience to love, from his perspective] In high school, Sheng Xia was an ordinary girl lost in the crowd, while Zhou Shiyan was the school's star, the undisputed top student, brilliant and dazzling. Sheng Xia quietly loved him from afar, keeping her feelings hidden for six years. After graduation, she thought their paths would never cross again. Then a blind date after she started working b 9.5kReads8.8Score1k14d adds

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   The female lead has a crush on the male lead. Later, she goes on a blind date by chance, which brings her to the male lead's attention. After spending a few more time together, the male lead quickly confesses his feelings, and the two naturally get together.

6. 156 她 She Dwells in the Spring Mountains 她栖春山 A Seven-Centimeter Breeze七厘米的风Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted At Peking University’s anniversary celebration, she leapt onto the stage in a flowing dance dress. Every turn moved with the rhythm of the wind, and before she knew it, she had caught his eye. Born into the illustrious Meng family, Young Master Meng seemed untouched by anything in the world, with a languid, indifferent air that hinted at weariness with life. Yet during the year he spent with Lin Tingsong, he treated her wonderfully. Even when they parted, they did so on good terms, without any m 31.7kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds

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   During Peking University's anniversary celebration, dancer Lin Tingsong catches the eye of the aloof and wealthy Meng Jingyan. The two had a tender time together, parting amicably; Lin Tingsong only took the ring he gave her and a mint. After their separation, Meng Jingyan rose to a high position and became cold and aloof. Years later, a late-night phone call reveals the foreshadowing: they had met before, harboring a long-held unrequited love—a mutual redemption for two people with a six-year age gap.

7. 157 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3.2kReads8.8Score25514d adds

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   It's great, exciting. After going through a reading slump, I was amazed by this book. The world-building is fantastic, the setting is excellent, it's thought-provoking throughout, and the plot is tight.

8. 158 偏 His Exclusive Favorite: The Ascetic Buddha-Like Man Holds Her Waist and Kisses Her 偏爱独宠，禁欲佛子搂腰缠吻 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + eight-year age gap + secret love comes true + doting father figure + sweet flirting + possessive jealousy] [Cool on the outside, warm on the inside, gentle and charming comic artist vs. refined scoundrel, jealous tycoon of the business world] When Xia Zhiyao was eighteen, she fell for her best friend’s uncle, a man eight years her senior. He had fair skin and w 8kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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   The female lead falls for her best friend's younger brother, who is eight years her junior. The male lead is aloof and arrogant. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

9. 159 私 Intoxicated by Possession 私有醉意 Cangwu Shu苍梧术Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [A proud, aloof business tycoon from the capital and an affectionate, clingy comic artist] [Two-year age gap + childhood sweethearts + mutual secret crushes + flirtatious push and pull + constant sweet moments] Ever since she was three, Shi Wan had loved following Fu Qi’an around, happily calling him Brother Qi’an. The adults all said that once Wanwan grew up, she was destined to marry Fu Qi’an, and she had always believed it, too. But at her eighteenth birthday banquet, just as she was excitedl 3.3kReads7.3Score22414d adds

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   🌈✨① The female lead is the pampered and clingy little princess of the Shi family, a comic artist. The male lead is a refined and aloof business tycoon from Beijing. They grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and the female lead has always secretly loved him. At the female lead's eighteenth birthday party, she overhears a conversation between him and her nemesis: "Why are you treating Shi Wan differently from me?" "Because she's my sister." It turns out she's just a sister, and she'd been deluding herself… She flees in panic, disappearing abroad for four years. Upon their reunion, he lowers his head and soothes the girl nestled in his arms: "Baby, please forgive me."

10. 160 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 2.8kReads—Score18314d adds

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    The balance of sweetness and angst is just right, neither too cloying nor too oppressive, making it arguably the best redemptive romance novel of the year! The female lead is very gentle and is the male lead's little sun!

11. 161 他 His Moonlight, My Desk Mate 他的白月光，是我同桌 Jie Yu婕屿Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [A gentle, guiding doctor and an obedient, sweet-natured girl who works as a coder] For Yu Wen, youth is a pile of ashes, but deep within the ashes, warmth remains. - Yu Wen has been secretly in love with someone for seven years. He is warm and kind, a ray of light in her dark life. But he seems to have a childhood sweetheart, the girl he’s always loved, and she happens to be Yu Wen’s deskmate. So she’ll just hide her feelings. - When Yu Wen was twelve, she was trapped in a corner, unsure how to 182Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has had a crush on the male lead for seven years! The male lead is a guiding lover; the female lead is outstanding but insecure and timid. The male lead helps her overcome depression in this healing novel~ Happy Ending

12. 162 呢 Whispered Love Poems 呢喃情诗 Grilled Eggplant烤茄子Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Complete] Soft whispers become love poems on the wind, and I recite them to you [Passionate, smoldering fireball x reserved, sweet and gentle] [He pursues her / Her secret crush comes true] [Male lead: restrained and smoldering early on | Letting loose and shamelessly flirtatious later] A sugary-sweet romance with no angst, and a touch of ensemble cast. - Wen Yu was shy and insecure, while Sheng Zhubei was carefree and uninhibited. - At seventeen, Sheng Zhubei stood in the wilderness, invincib 666Reads8.7Score12214d adds

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    After enduring a long period of unrequited love, and countless tentative attempts to get closer, halfway through university, the senior finally confessed his feelings, admitting that he had noticed the girl who had followed him all along. Six years of one-sided pursuit finally culminated in mutual recognition, bringing a happy ending to his unrequited love and all his perseverance to a perfect conclusion.

13. 163 夏 A Summer Kiss 夏日热吻你 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Cool, roguish heartbreaker & sweet, well-behaved girl] The physical edition of Tenderness Is Only for You is now available [The playboy reforms + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + both leads are pure + happy ending + unrequited love comes true] When Sang Sui was fifteen, she came with her mother to the Sheng family in Yunjing City and met Lin Yi's son, Sheng Yize. Three years older than her and exceptionally handsome, he was just so cold that Sang Sui hid behind her mother and greeted him wit 20.1kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
14. 164 一 A Grain in the Vast Sea 一栗沧海 Juice Fox果汁狐Modern Romance742k WordsCompleted [Low score due to too few ratings] [School life + rekindled romance + years of unrequited love finally fulfilled] The story is told from both the heroine's and hero's perspectives. Four-character chapter titles are from the heroine's perspective, while three-character titles are from the hero's. The school-day memories and reunion storyline are divided roughly equally. [Content warnings] 0. This story is entirely fictional and is not based on any real people or events. 1. The story has a realist 1.5kReads8.8Score13114d adds

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    [Six Years of Unrequited Love + Long-Awaited Reunion + Reconciliation] The low rating is because not many people have rated it QAQ Please give it a chance! The female lead's unrequited love for the male lead spans their entire student life. The story begins with their reunion ten years later, reminiscing about their student days from both the female and male leads' perspectives. Of course, it ends happily! It's a completed book, so you can read it with confidence!

15. 165 嘴 The Stubborn Childhood Friend: Brother Lu Was the One Who Fell First 嘴硬青梅：是陆哥他先动的心 Ye Shuangshuang from the Shallows of the Clouds云浅处的叶霜霜Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [A new author and a new novel. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no one reborn.] [Both leads are inexperienced in love; one-on-one romance, a little angst and lots of sweetness, with a focus on everyday life.] [Everyday life, Chinese-style school setting.] When Lin Jing starts at Experimental Middle School, she has two wishes. First, she hopes no one finds out that the aloof heartthrob Lin Yi is her older brother! Second, she wants to stay far away from Lu Yun. She manages to keep her fir 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a mutual unrequited love story! The male lead repeats a year of high school for the female lead.

16. 166 月 The Song the Moon Wrote for Him 月亮写给他的歌 Fermented-Rice-Soup Little Fish浆水小鱼Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted [Print edition coming soon] Proud male singer × gentle, resilient graduate student *The person I had a crush on became a superstar One winter, Wen Shuyue saw a post on Weibo: “The person I had a crush on became a superstar. Overnight, I became one in ten million.” Wen Shuyue thought of the boy she had secretly loved throughout her youth. They hurried past each other at graduation. When they met again, they were separated by cold LED screens, by city after city, and by the endless sea of people a 21.1kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    What does it feel like when your crush becomes a big star? It's like suddenly becoming one of millions overnight, going from one in a million to one in ten million. Wishing Wen Shuyue and Jiang Shiwen eternal happiness.

17. 167 玫 A Rose Caught in the Flames 玫瑰陷入火焰里 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance543k WordsCompleted [She Pursues Him + Flirting and Spoiling + Age Gap + Intense Romantic Push and Pull] *Radiant, gentle wild rose X disabled, arrogant uncle-type heartthrob *Money-making whiz saving up to cure her darling husband X powerful aristocratic magnate Song Zhaozhao has a crush on a man who is noble and seemingly beyond her reach. Then one day, he suddenly falls from the heights of glory. He loses his sight, can no longer stand, and is confined to a wheelchair. By a twist of fate, she marries Lu Jin. Fro 7.6kReads9.1Score82714d adds

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    The female lead secretly loves and pursues the male lead, Lu Jin, and is also known as Song Zhaozhao. [Heart][Heart][Heart] No one knows her secret—Song Zhaozhao likes Lu Jin. On their first day of marriage, he gave her a hard time. His first impression of her was that she was quick-witted and possibly a liar. Later, his affection was reserved only for his wife, Song Zhaozhao. [Sending heart]

18. 168 别 Come On, Don't Turn Me Down 别拒绝我嘛 Ling Ling Qi凌凌柒Modern Romance27k WordsOngoing A poised, sunny heroine x a rebellious, guiding hero School life + the entertainment industry | Ages 17 to 24 | Mutual secret crushes On a spring day when they were seventeen, Yu Zh le and Ling Shinian meet at Yigui No. 1 High School. When the image-conscious Yu Zh le, with her hair in a bun, meets the rebellious Ling Shinian, sporting an apple-shaped haircut, what kind of sparks will fly between these young hearts? Heavy schoolwork and the constraints of family wrap their youth in a hard shell, 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Youth Campus + Mutual Unrequited Love + Ensemble Cast] The initial focus is on the female lead's unrequited love for the male lead. [OK][OK] A dignified and sunny female lead meets a rebellious and guiding male lead. Yu Zhile, always concerned with her image, meets Ling Shinian, who dares to rebel against everything. Together, they fight against an unjust school system and a terrible family environment, growing together in the process. A notice filled with "Happy Birthday" marks the beginning of Yu Zhile's journey of unrequited love…

19. 169 公 Princess, Keep Your Head Up or You'll Drop Your Crown 公主，别低头，皇冠会掉 Wu Zhiyu雾栀予Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only ones | Unrequited love | Sweet romance | College campus] On her thirteenth birthday, Qi Zhaoning met a boy who shone like the moon, and wondered if she was dreaming. She met him again at the opening ceremony of her first year of high school. He stood before the podium in an ill-fitting uniform and introduced himself. "Hello, everyone. I'm Chi Zhouye, the new student representative for the first year of high school." To Qi Zhaoning, Chi Zhouye was just like his 961Reads6.8Score16814d adds

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    (I was immediately drawn to the book by its title, and the synopsis was also very appealing. The female lead is a shy, sensitive, and awkward girl who has been secretly in love for six years. The male lead is like a little sun, and he is her light. This story is sweet with a touch of bitterness, and the writing is excellent. May Qi Zhaozhao and Chi Jiaojiao be happy forever, never to be separated for all eternity. The two little ones are so cute! The beginning was a bit too ambiguous, haha. The side couple is also great to watch. The princess deserves the best, and she also has friends, family, and lovers who love her. Author: Wu Zhizi Tags: Youthful Sweet Romance, Modern Romance, Sweet Romance, Campus, Unrequited Love, Both are Clean [Both are Clean | Unrequited Love | Sweet Romance | University Campus]) On Qi Zhaoning's 13th birthday, she met a boy as bright as the moon, making her wonder if it was all a dream. She met him again at the opening ceremony of her first year of high school. He stood in front of the podium, wearing an ill-fitting school uniform, and introduced himself. "Hello everyone, I am Chi Zhouye, the representative of the first-year students." To Qi Zhaoning, Chi Zhouye was as wild and untamed as his name, flamboyant and unrestrained, like a cool moon with a warm glow. Her birthday wishes from age 13 to 19 were all related to the moon, and finally, on her 19th birthday, her wish came true. During her sophomore year, Qi Zhaoning was invited back to her high school to give a speech to the graduating class. During the Q&A session, a younger student asked, "Senior, I want to ask why you chose to repeat a year of high school to get into Jinghuai University?" "That's two questions for me. I chose to repeat a year because I felt I deserved a better future." "You chose Jinghuai University because—" "My boyfriend is waiting for me there." Chi Zhouye unexpectedly learned that Qi Zhaoning had a crush on someone she had liked for many years. From then on, Chi Zhouye began to secretly feel jealous. Qi Zhaoning could only drink one glass of alcohol, and when drunk, she was particularly unruly, and liked to spill all her secrets like beans. That night, Chi Zhouye pinned Qi Zhaoning against the door, buried his face in her neck, and bit her relentlessly. "Princess, you're not allowed to like him anymore." "From now on, you're only allowed to like me, okay?" "Chi Jiaojiao, I've only ever liked you. You occupy half of my life." The moon hangs high in the sky, and I like the moon. —Qi Zhaoning My feelings for Qi Zhaozhao are like a withered tree blossoming in spring. Falling in love with her was inevitable, not accidental. Because it's her, I like her. —Chi Zhouye Her past isn't some unspeakable secret, but she can't tell Chi Zhouye. He's smart; what if he remembers? Unrequited love is a one-person war, an uncontrollable flutter of the heart and the ever-present lack of courage to step forward, afraid he knows yet afraid he doesn't. Only Chi Zhouye kept secretly observing Qi Zhaoning's expressions. When he saw the hint of sadness in her eyes, a flash of anger crossed his face. He'd finally managed to cultivate a little temper, and now it's back to normal! But as soon as he stepped out of the restroom, his gaze swept in a certain direction, and he abruptly stopped in his tracks. The sky outside the restaurant had darkened, and the warm yellow lights in the corridor cast a dim glow, creating a tranquil atmosphere. In a corner, a tall, familiar figure leaned against the wall, his eyes slightly lowered, holding a candy wrapper, lost in thought. Chi Zhouye's position might go unnoticed unless one got close, but Qi Zhaoning noticed him instantly. She remembered the first time she met Chi Zhouye in her second year of junior high; he had also stood in a similar corner, though she hadn't seen him immediately then. "Don't wait until you're drunk to cut," a deep voice sounded from the corner to her right. Qi Zhaoning looked up and saw a boy about her age standing there. "What…does that mean?" Qi Zhaoning instinctively gripped the knife in her hand, her reaction somewhat sluggish. "It means…" The boy walked out from the corner, wearing a black cotton-padded jacket and a dark blue hand-knitted scarf around his neck, the stitches at the end slightly messy. Qi Zhaoning's gaze fell on his face, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. "He's so handsome!" Chi Zhouye squatted down to be at eye level with Qi Zhaoning, meeting the girl's bewildered eyes, and sighed. "Well, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, consider it an act of merit." "I mean, if you're drunk, don't do something so impulsive. Once you cut it, there's no going back." "I... I'm not drunk," Qi Zhaoning retorted softly. Hearing this, Chi Zhouye glanced at the bottle he'd only drunk a third of, then looked up at the girl's flushed face. Drunk people always claim they're not drunk. "You look younger than me, why are you thinking about dying?" "Tell your brother about it?" Perhaps because of her drunkenness, hearing this handsome young man speak to her in such a gentle tone, Qi Zhaoning couldn't hold back her tears, which streamed down her face like a broken string. "Waaaaah... I don't want to... Die... Waaaaah... But there's no point in living... Nobody likes me... They all hate me... Waaaaah... Didn't the teacher say there are no parents in the world who don't love their children...? Why... Waaaaah... Why don't my mom and dad love me... Why..." "Today is my birthday... But nobody remembers... Nobody ever remembers... I miss my headmistress... I didn't even see her one last time... She must hate me so much..." Qi Zhaoning cried harder and harder, almost choking on her sobs, tears still streaming down her face. "Stop crying, you'll cry yourself to death." Chi Zhouye's head was buzzing from the crying. He glanced at the sky around him, stood up, and looked at Qi Zhaoning, asking, "I'll take you home. Where is your home?" "I... I don't have... A home... I don't have a home..." Qi Zhaoning didn't react at all to the word "home," just stating the facts calmly, occasionally sobbing. Hearing this, Chi Zhouye stood there looking at the dirty Qi Zhaoning, his eyes twitching for a moment, but finally his heart softened. "Come with me." Chi Zhouye reached out and grabbed Qi Zhaoning's wrist. After she stood up, he picked up her dirty cotton-padded coat from the ground, shook it out, and put it on her. He then took off his scarf and put it around her neck. "Get on." Chi Zhouye squatted down, gesturing for Qi Zhaoning to climb onto his back. Qi Zhaoning stood there stunned for a moment, her eyes clearing slightly before she slowly climbed on. Chi Zhouye carried Qi Zhaoning out, heading straight for the tallest hotel nearby. "Brother, where are you taking me?" "To sell you." Chi Zhouye was used to joking with his friends and blurted out the answer instinctively. Only after saying it did he realize that his words would frighten her. The little girl had finally stopped crying; he didn't want to scare her again. "I..." "Then brother, remember to sell me to a good family." Qi Zhaoning obediently and softly made a request, then said nothing more. Hearing this, Chi Zhouye paused, remembering her words. "I was just kidding, I won't sell you." "I've been carrying you on my back so hard, don't do anything silly when you wake up." "When the sun rises tomorrow, you have to live for yourself. In this world, everyone you don't like except yourself is someone else, including your parents. Parents who only give birth but don't raise their children aren't really parents, you don't need to feel guilty." "And your headmistress, she won't hate you, those who love you will always love you." "You're still young, it's hard for you to leave that painful environment, so you can slowly build up your strength." "Study hard, others may give up on you, but you can't give up on yourself." "But... But they don't want me to study anymore... They say it's useless for girls to study." Qi Zhaoning choked up again, as if she was about to climb out of the mud only to be pulled back down. "So what? Studying is your right. As long as you get good grades, there are many ways to study. If you find one, don't give up." "I read a passage in a book that I really liked, and I believe you will too." "Don't dwell too much on the present, and don't worry too much about the future. When you've experienced certain things, the scenery before you will be different from before. There are no useless experiences in life. As long as we keep moving forward, the sun will always rise." "I understand, brother, thank you." Until the first day of high school, she stood in the crowd on the playground, and when she looked up, she saw him standing in front of the podium wearing an ill-fitting school uniform. Sunlight shone through the clouds onto his hair, and she heard him lazily introduce himself. "Hello everyone, I am Chi Zhouye, the representative of the first-year students." At that moment, it was like a spring breeze, and she found her anchor point in the vast universe. She fell in love with Chi Zhouye. This love was like a seed quietly buried in the soil, known only to herself. Every day after that, Qi Zhaoning studied hard, and her grades steadily improved. During breaks, she would walk almost halfway around the school building to go to the toilet or get water just to see him; at that time, the two classes had a shared PE class, and it was the first time in her life she had ever wanted to go to a PE class she hated so much. During free time, she would sit in a corner and secretly watch him play ball; when she heard his name on the street, she would subconsciously turn around, then hurriedly look away; when she was bored during breaks and picked up a pen, she would subconsciously write his name... In Qi Zhaoning's long youth, Chi Zhouye was always a special presence. The boy occupied her youth like the moon, unstoppable. In the year of the second year of high school when they had to choose between arts and sciences, she was brave and chose science, even though the difference between the two was not significant. At first, Qi Zhaoning and Chi Zhouye were not in the same class. He was the top student in the grade and was in the first science class, which was Qi Zhaoning's goal. During that time, her life was still as chaotic as before. She studied and lived numbly until the end of the mid-term exam in the second semester of her second year of high school, when she entered the first science class with the fifteenth place in the grade. Seventeen-year-old Qi Zhaoning wasn't greedy; she was already content to be in the same class as Chi Zhouye. But perhaps even fate couldn't bear to see her suffer. It felt Qi Zhaoning was working too hard, so at the start of their senior year, she got a new deskmate—her "moon." Her feelings for Chi Zhouye were like a seed quietly buried in the soil, known only to herself. Perhaps it was out of timidity, fear of rejection and losing even their friendship; perhaps it was out of concern, feeling the timing wasn't right or they weren't compatible; so she never let Chi Zhouye know she liked him. "So, Yu Yu, don't frown. Look at me, I'm doing great, aren't I? Except for that accident just now, you guys need to help me think of a solution!" Sang Yu knew Qi Zhaoning was always a resilient and brave girl, always having her own goals. "I can't help you with that. The one I like is different from Chi Zhouye." Chi Zhouye looked directly at Qi Zhaoning, not allowing her the slightest hesitation. His eyes, usually mischievous, were now full of certainty and seriousness. That look in her eyes was familiar and endearing to Qi Zhaoning, leaving her somewhat stunned. Indeed, liking Chi Zhouye was always inevitable, not accidental. On this matter, Qi Zhaoning would never back down, not even a step. Sang Yu had already come over when she sat down, and the three of them sat at the intersection of the two groups, whispering. "Ningning, tell me, what's going on with Chi Zhouye these past few days?" Qi Zhaoning had shared her confession in the group chat that night, and Sang Yu was incredibly excited. She was almost certain that Chi Zhouye definitely liked Ningning! She originally wanted to share her guess, but Lu Mingyou stopped her. Lu Mingyou said that in this relationship, Qi Zhaoning was the one who fell in love first. Without certainty, she wouldn't dare believe that Chi Zhouye liked her; only when she discovered it herself, and Chi Zhouye told her personally, would it be truly effective. Therefore, the most crucial thing now was to wait for Chi Zhouye to realize his feelings. Lu Mingyou had a feeling that day wouldn't be too far off. "It's still the same as before, no progress." Qi Zhaoning stared at the chat interface on her phone, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. She rarely took the initiative to contact Chi Zhouye, afraid of disturbing him. As Qi Zhaoning looked at the chat, a strange impulse welled up inside her. She took a picture with her phone and sent it to Chi Zhouye. He replied instantly. Chi Jiaojiao: [?] Qi Zhaozhao: [We're singing, do you want to come and watch?] Qi Zhaoning didn't know where she got the courage to invite Chi Zhouye over. Her phone vibrated at that moment; Chi Zhouye had sent a voice message. Seeing this, Qi Zhaoning hurriedly took out her earphones from her bag, connected them, and then opened Chi Zhouye's voice message. "If I come, will I be able to see Qi Zhaozhao sing?" Chi Zhouye must have just woken up; his voice was still a little hoarse, and his tone was tender. Qi Zhaozhao: [Yes] She really didn't have the courage to send a voice message. Chi Jiaojiao: [Then I'll be there now, in five minutes.] Five minutes! So fast! A flicker of panic crossed Qi Zhaoning's eyes upon seeing these words. She quickly turned on her music and selected a song to sing. Not long after, a message popped up on her phone. Chi Jiaojiao: [Arrived, look behind you.] Seeing the message, Qi Zhaoning immediately turned around, her gaze landing precisely on the figure standing under the streetlight. The person noticed Qi Zhaoning's gaze and waved their phone at her. At the same time, Qi Zhaoning's phone vibrated twice. Chi Jiaojiao: [Qi Zhaozhao, didn't you promise to sing for me?] Chi Jiaojiao: [I want to hear it now.] Qi Zhaozhao: [Okay.] "You know, I truly love you, no one can compare." "Eyes unsure." Qi Zhaoning's voice was like a babbling brook on a summer morning, lively and spirited, with a touch of playful lightness. As she sang these two lines, she suddenly looked up, her gaze piercing through the crowd and landing on Chi Zhouye. Chi Zhouye had been watching her the whole time. It wasn't the first time he'd heard Qi Zhaoning sing. Back in their senior year of high school, Qi Zhaoning would sometimes sing to calm herself down when she was anxious. At that time, he felt that the songs sung by Qi Zhaoning were the best he had ever heard. But today, he realized that Qi Zhaoning should stand at the center of the world, shining brightly, and she deserved to be admired by everyone. "Always clearly insightful at crucial moments" "Your indecisiveness, coupled with my wanderings" "Clearly aware in death that you were clever behind my back" "I know" "Love is essentially no different because there are too many people" "You don't want to prove, prove that I am your only one." "Prove that I am your only one." Qi Zhaoning didn't hear the instructor's last words at all. Perhaps that song gave her courage. The second the instructor said to dismiss, she slipped out from the corner and ran towards Chi Zhouye. Qi Zhaoning had just finished showering, wearing a white tank top with a cream-colored cardigan over it, paired with a denim mini skirt, exuding a relaxed feeling. Chi Zhouye stood in the shadow of the streetlamp, watching Qi Zhaoning run towards him, her back to the light. At that moment, Chi Zhouye saw only Qi Zhaoning, and the song she had just sung echoed in his ears. As Qi Zhaoning drew closer, Chi Zhouye's cheeks involuntarily flushed, his heart pounded faster, and his breathing became heavier. "Chi Zhouye!" Qi Zhaoning's breathing was still rapid when she reached Chi Zhouye. A smile played on her lips as she looked up at him. "Chi Zhouye, did I sing well?" "Yes, you sang the best." Chi Zhouye answered without hesitation, almost without thinking. "Really?" Hearing Chi Zhouye's praise, Qi Zhaoning felt a little smug. Today was definitely her lucky day! Otherwise, how could she be so lucky today! "It's definitely true, how could I dare to deceive our princess?" Chi Zhouye was infected by Qi Zhaoning's smile and smiled too, his whole being as cool and bright as a summer breeze. As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Zhaoning felt herself being flirted with. A few days ago, during dinner, Lu Mingyou jokingly called her "Princess," which Chi Zhouye overheard, and he'd started calling her that occasionally afterward. "Chi Zhouye, stop talking." "Princess, you're so domineering! You won't even let me speak." Chi Zhouye said, seeing people approaching, he grabbed Qi Zhaoning's collar and pulled her outside. "You're not allowed to call me that!" Qi Zhaoning was already used to Chi Zhouye pulling her collar, quickly freeing herself, her tone slightly annoyed and embarrassed. Chi Zhouye, of course, understood what Qi Zhaoning meant, but he pretended not to. "What is the princess saying? I don't understand. Can you explain it more clearly?" "..." Qi Zhaoning gave up. She didn't want to argue with this guy anymore. How could she have fallen for such a quirky guy? So annoying! So annoying! After waiting for a while without a reply, Chi Zhouye looked at Qi Zhaoning with some confusion. When he saw her with her back to him, wiping away tears, he panicked. "Qi Zhaoning, don't cry! I'm sorry, I'll tease you less in the future, okay? Why are you still so prone to crying!" Chi Zhouye stepped forward and pulled a pack of tissues from his pocket, handing it to her. "Good job, little Zhouzhou~" Lu Mingyou smiled and ruffled Chi Zhouye's hair, letting go only when his hairstyle was messed up, then pointed ahead. "Weren't you going to buy popcorn? Go ahead." Chi Zhouye was too lazy to argue with this idiot and walked towards the popcorn stand, his hand still smoothing down Chi Zhouye's spiky hair. After buying it, the two went inside together, unaware that this scene was witnessed by Qi Zhaoning, who was working there. After watching the two go in, Qi Zhaoning couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and they soon welled up in her eyes. She hurriedly told her colleague she was going to the restroom, then quickly slipped into the stairwell next to it. As soon as she entered, Qi Zhaoning couldn't hold back anymore. She sat down against the wall, burying her face in her knees and bursting into tears. Tears streamed down her face like a broken string of pearls, her heart aching as if being stabbed with needles. Chi Zhouye had a girlfriend. Why so fast? She wished she could have more time. Unrequited love was a solitary elation, a one-woman show from beginning to end. That girl was so pretty and cute; she couldn't even feel jealous. Chi Zhouye was so relaxed and at ease around her; she had rarely seen him like that. Qi Zhaoning, if you're so heartbroken, then stop liking him. But she really couldn't. Liking Chi Zhouye was like a seed that had taken root and sprouted in her life; uprooting it was like taking half her life. In many moments, Qi Zhaoning considered giving up, but each time it ended in failure. Chi Zhouye, when exactly did I start liking you so much? On the other side, Chi Zhouye sat down with Lu Mingyou, then ignored the menacing stares directed at him, got up, and left. Lu Mingyou's inner thoughts at that moment: (Oh dear! When did Chi Zhouye become so sensible!) Chi Zhouye's inner thoughts at that moment: (I don't want to be an 800-watt third wheel.) After using the restroom, Chi Zhouye was about to go to the stairwell for some fresh air when he heard soft sobbing inside. He didn't have the habit of eavesdropping on others' crying, and was about to leave when he heard a familiar voice. "I know, I'll be right there." Wasn't that Qi Zhaoning's voice? Before Chi Zhouye could figure it out, the stairwell door opened. The two people standing inside and outside bumped into each other. Qi Zhaoning was stunned for a second when she saw Chi Zhouye, but the next second, she realized what was happening and wished she could disappear into the ground. She really wanted to ask someone what to do if her crush saw her secretly crying in the stairwell. Qi Zhaoning was initially very sad, but now all that sadness had been replaced by despair. She took a step to the side, trying to get around Chi Zhouye and leave, wishing he wouldn't even recognize her. "Qi Zhaoning," Chi Zhouye called out, but he wouldn't have her way. He grabbed her wrist, frowning as he looked at her red, tear-filled eyes. "Who bullied you? Tell me." At that, the tears that had just subsided welled up uncontrollably again. Chi Zhouye, stay away from me, don't come any closer. If this continues, she really won't be able to bear leaving him. "No one bullied me," Qi Zhaoning said, her voice choked with sobs. "I ran into a little trouble myself, it has nothing to do with anyone else, I have to go now." Seeing Qi Zhaoning leave without even looking up, Chi Zhouye felt a little annoyed. Chi Zhouye nodded and followed the two outside, but the further he went, the more his mind kept replaying Qi Zhaoning's pitiful crying face. "Brother Zhuo, you two go eat, I have something to do, I'm leaving first!" Chi Zhouye said, turning and running back without waiting for their reaction. Because Qi Zhaoning was a minor, she got off work early, and of course, earned less money. She packed her things and was about to go back when she saw Chi Zhouye leaning against the door playing games. For a moment, Qi Zhaoning didn't say anything, just quietly watching Chi Zhouye, watching his fingers fly across the phone screen, watching him mutter complaints in a low voice, watching his helpless expression. Qi Zhaoning knew that after today, things between her and Chi Zhouye would return to how they were before. It was 10 minutes later when Chi Zhouye noticed Qi Zhaoning. His legs were a little numb after finishing the game, and he was about to stand up when his gaze fell on Qi Zhaoning beside him. "Qi Zhaozhao, when did you come out? Why didn't you call me?" "Just a little while ago," Qi Zhaoning looked down at her toes, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm leaving now, goodbye." Chi Zhouye wanted to subconsciously reply with "goodbye," but the words caught in his throat, and he swallowed them back. A moment later, Chi Zhouye suddenly realized and hurriedly chased after her. "Hey, hey, hey? Wait a minute!" He caught up with Qi Zhaoning's steps, stealing glances to see if she was still crying. Okay, not yet! "Qi Zhaoning, I waited for you specifically, to go eat together." "No need," Qi Zhaoning shook her head, gritted her teeth, and refused Chi Zhouye, not looking up once, afraid that she would soften her heart. "Qi Zhaozhao, come on, please come with me after I've waited for you for so long~ I'm starving, and I'm all alone." "Aren't you..." Here with your girlfriend? Qi Zhaoning still couldn't say those words calmly; she thought for a moment and then carefully chose her words. "But I remember you didn't come to the movie alone." "Yeah, I went with my sister and brother. They just dumped me, so I had to come find you." Hearing this, Qi Zhaoning was completely stunned. After realizing what had happened, she was initially overjoyed. That wasn't his girlfriend! Great! Did that mean she still had a chance? Then she felt a little embarrassed and awkward. Who told her to guess without knowing anything, and to make matters worse, he saw her crying so ugly. It was so embarrassing, she had never been so ashamed in her life! "Well, you're quite pitiful, aren't you?" Qi Zhaoning lowered her head, took out a mask from her bag, put it on, and smiled awkwardly. Chi Zhouye assumed she didn't want others to see her crying, so he didn't ask any further questions. "Yeah, I'm so pitiful, so Qi Zhaoning, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?" "Okay, let's go then." Because of the mask, Qi Zhaoning didn't try to hide her upturned lips. "Qi Zhaoning!" Hearing the voice, Qi Zhaoning looked up and saw a familiar figure rushing towards her through the moonlight. It was Chi Zhouye. "Here, this is for you." Chi Zhouye handed her the bag as soon as he reached her. "What is this?" Qi Zhaoning took it with a puzzled expression and froze when she saw what was inside. Inside the bag were two ice packs, a tube of anti-swelling ointment, and some common cold medicine. Seeing Qi Zhaoning lower her head and remain silent, Chi Zhouye worried that she might misunderstand and think he was pitying her, so he quickly explained, "Qi Zhaoning, I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that girls care about their appearance. If you don't take care of your eyes when you get home, they'll definitely be swollen tomorrow. And the temperature difference has been big these past few days, and you've been working quite hard. It wouldn't be good if you caught a cold, I..." "I know," Qi Zhaoning noticed Chi Zhouye's unease, looked up, smiled, and said gently, "Chi Zhouye, I believe you. You're a good person." He's the best, the very best person I've ever met in my long life. "So, you're giving me the 'friend card' treatment? Well, since you've said that, I'll add one more thing." "Qi Zhaoning, my mom told me that a girl's tears are like a mermaid's pearls, very precious. I don't know why you cried today, but I want to say that no difficulty is insurmountable. If you're crying because of someone, then I think that person, since they made you cry like this, must be a very bad person and doesn't deserve this." "No, he's a good person," Qi Zhaoning retorted softly upon hearing the last sentence, though he hadn't quite heard it. "I understand, thank you, Chi Zhouye." "You're welcome~ I'll take you home."

20. 170 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 55.3kReads9.1Score7.4k14d adds

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    🌸 During a recruitment event for the Peking University Art Club, a basketball crashed onto an easel! She panicked and bit her lip: "I... I have a boyfriend!" Lu Tinghe lifted his eyelids and looked at her with a half-smile: "Boy? What kind of boyfriend? Hmm?" That attitude was different from the aloofness he had shown back then.

21. 171 月 The Moon Fell for Her 月亮对她动了心 Zhe Qian折浅Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [A girl’s secret crush comes true / both are each other’s first love / sweet romance / seven-year age gap / partly a growing-up-together romance] [Gentle, sweet, well-behaved girl × devoted, tender-hearted rascal] After her family fell on hard times, sixteen-year-old Jiang Wanyi was entrusted by her father to Yan Huaijing, the man she had known since childhood and always called “Brother.” Everyone said he had a face made for the gods and such tender eyes that even a dog would find them kind. In 1.9kReads8.9Score24214d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who has a crush on the male protagonist for three years. In the end, the male protagonist takes the initiative to pursue her in college, and she gets her wish!

22. 172 清 Qingqing: The Aesthetics of Unrequited Love Tragedies, Part 3 清清（暗恋BE美学三部曲03） Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Urban125k WordsCompleted Back in middle school, Xie Zeyang met Shen Bingqing. Their names were almost the opposite of their natures: he was as cold as ice, while she burned bright as the sun. He could still vaguely recall every time they parted when they were young. At thirteen, beneath the lights at the entrance to an alley. She waved with a radiant smile and said to him, “See you tomorrow, class monitor!” At seventeen, on the beach on a midsummer night. She poked her head out of the tent, eyes crinkling as she called 23.5kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    Meng Zhiwan's novels are all great! I especially love "The Sad Little Thing About Unrequited Love".

23. 173 无 I Didn't Mean to Attract Him 无意招惹他 Ball-Ball Eats Meat球球吃肉肉Modern Romance621k WordsOngoing [Sweet, gentle genius girl × stunning playboy] [School romance + city life] Jiang Ye was just like his name: untamed and notorious. He was best known for his god-tier looks, as if they were Nuwa's final masterpiece, and his seamless string of romances. Ruan Zhi was amazed by his exquisitely beautiful face, never imagining she would have anything to do with him. But life is unpredictable. When she was outnumbered and being bullied, he stepped in to help, looking at the culprit with smiling, flirt 3kReads8.6Score32514d adds

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    It's so good! [Heart emoji][heart emoji] Go watch it! ( ॢꈍ૩ꈍ) ॢ

24. 174 只 Only She Is Allowed to Tease Me 只许她招惹 Sweet Branch Dumplings甜枝饺子Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Scheming and secretly wicked × sweet, obedient, and resilient [Both pure | forced love | possessive | long-planned | wolf-and-rabbit romance] Chi Wang, the only son of the Chi family, was a pampered young master with a superb physique and an impeccable face, noble and untouchable, yet also the worst kind of bastard. The Ruan family went bankrupt, and the Chi family was their biggest creditor. The first time Ruan Tingmian met Chi Wang, the young man’s seductive, peach-blossom eyes were dark and f 8.4kReads8.0Score1.1k14d adds
25. 175 暗 The Bitter Fruit of a Secret Crush 暗恋涩果 Chen Zhichi沉知吃Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Secret crush | University campus | Sweet romance | Reunion after a long separation | Happy ending] When Wen Que’er had just started eighth grade, she stayed for six months at one of her father’s friends’ homes and fell for the boy who taught her to fold origami butterflies. Six months later, they went their separate ways and never saw each other again. So much time had passed that her memories of him had grown hazy. She only remembered that they were the same age, that he had a pair of mixed-r 2.4kReads8.4Score18214d adds

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    It's really good! A story of mutual attraction and a long-awaited reunion between Shi Huai and Wen Que'er [heart][heart][heart]. She reunited with him, the man she had liked for five years, in college. At their first meeting after the reunion, he didn't recognize her, and he had a girlfriend with him—her college roommate. She watched them laughing and joking around beside her, feeling like an outsider. Misunderstandings in high school had caused them to miss each other many times, and he only got a girlfriend to forget her. But little did he know, she was the one he couldn't forget. Later, he told her, "Wen Que'er, I had my eye on you from the first moment I saw you." From the first day she moved into his house, all his passwords were 072105 (meaning Wen Que'er Shi Huai). With him, no matter her good or bad mood, he was willing to support her!

26. 176 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.5kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    This is so addictive! Xie Yan's love is truly remarkable. He guides Li Li step by step to regain her confidence. I absolutely love this kind of guiding lover. The "secretly in love, asking the ceiling" trope is so captivating!

27. 177 她 She's Hard to Win Over 她很难哄 Spicy Little Duck麻辣小鸭Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [Sensitive, quiet, sweet girl x roguish, handsome, flirtatious rich boy] [College campus / secret crush comes true / playboy turns over a new leaf / bittersweet romance / mutually devoted] During freshman military training, the scorching sun beat down. Yun Qian was drenched in sweat when she saw her savior walking past. He was tall and handsome, his easygoing style impossible to miss. Girls were always confessing to him, offering him water and asking for his WeChat. Someone whispered the goss 10kReads8.6Score73014d adds

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    It's so good! 💕💕 Go watch it! ( ॢꈍ૩ꈍ) ॢ

28. 178 炽 Blazing Wild Tenderness 炽野温柔 Jiu Wan九绾Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted [The print edition under the same title is now available on major platforms / The short drama under the same title is now streaming] [Gentle, resilient geology grad student x roguishly handsome tattoo artist / Age gap / Reunion after years apart / Saving each other] At a gathering, someone asked Xu Xing what she regretted most in her life. After thinking for a moment, she replied, “That I never got to let him hear my voice, never got to tell him I liked him, and never… found him.” - Four years a 34.2kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds
29. 179 玫 Roses Beyond the Thorns 玫瑰越过荆棘 Yun Zhi云凪Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted Campus + city life + sweet romance + rekindled love + both leads are virgins A cold, ascetic male heartthrob X an impoverished, aloof beauty Gu Yanzhou's first impression of Xu Xi was that she was a cold person with a lot of stories. Only later did he gradually realize that her coldness was just a facade. Before he knew it, he had become drawn to her, and he fell in love with her. Xu Xi never imagined that she would fall for someone like Gu Yanzhou, a heaven-blessed darling, but she couldn't res 7.8kReads9.1Score74214d adds
30. 180 救 Help! My Handsome Senior in the Shared Apartment Is Flirting Like Crazy 救命！合租学长撩疯了 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] A socially anxious, skin-hungry softie × a cool, ruthless heartthrob with a sharp tongue The first thing Chu Yu did after moving into her new home was ask on social media: "What do I do if my live-in roommate is ridiculously handsome?" "I have no experience writing fiction. Can I learn from my roommate?" "What if I was watching a video and accidentally projected it onto my roommate's room..." "When my skin hunger flares up, can I go to my roommate for help..." They 59.3kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
31. 181 摇 The Wind Keeps Swaying 摇曳风不止 Zhou Dai舟黛Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available~ [College Campus] [Secret Crush Comes True] [Two Academic High Achievers] [Online Game] [Happy Ending] [Real Life: Sweet, Gentle, Adorable Girl x Carefree, Cool, Aloof Guy] [In-Game: Laid-Back, Skilled Player x Proud, Grudge-Holding Top Player] * In seventh grade, Yu Yao and Bian Yi sat together for half a semester. Their brief time together planted the seed of a crush. But he never remembered her name. In all three years of high school, the only thing he ever 3kReads9.2Score58614d adds

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    🎐🎐① The female lead has had a crush on the male lead for many years, and they reunite in college. ② Although the female lead has a crush, she doesn't let it consume her and keeps striving to improve herself. ③ In the same game they play, the male lead is quadra-killed by the female lead, and later the female lead's identity is revealed.

32. 182 渴 A Guide to Cuddling for People with Skin Hunger 渴肤症患者的贴贴指南 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Short dramas: An Unexpected Embrace and A Guide to Growing Into Love are now available] Xu Ning suffers from severe skin hunger, which makes her keep her distance from people for fear that she might accidentally let her secret slip. But the moment she meets He Lin, only two words cross Xu Ning's mind: I'm doomed! As C University's campus heartthrob, He Lin has never seen anyone pursue him so boldly. On their very first meeting, she corners him outside the restroom and asks, “Can I touch you?” H 17.8kReads9.5Score2.4k14d adds
33. 183 咬 Biting the Sweet Pear 咬清梨 A Huihui一颗慧慧Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted (Print edition now available) [Romantic tension + bittersweet angst + unrequited love + healing] Shen Qingli’s greatest regret was probably sleeping with the man she had secretly loved for eight years, then asking him to pay her. After that, Gu Heng couldn’t get enough of her. They spent the nights tangled together, then acted like strangers by day. When she found out Gu Heng was getting married to form a family alliance, she drew a line between them. She thought they could part on good terms, b 29.8kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    They're all stories about unrequited love. The first one is about a girl's unrequited love for a boy, and the opening is amazing. The second and third ones are about a boy's unrequited love for a girl. They're all great, and you can't put them down once you start reading...

34. 184 暗 Secret Crush! Big Brother Is Wild and Irresistible 暗恋！哥哥他又野又撩 Moonfield Mountain Fox月野山狐Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [College Campus | Unrequited Love Turns Mutual | Playboy Turns Over a New Leaf | Sweet Romance as He Wins Her Back] Meng Shiyi has been secretly in love for years with her brother's good friend. He Xi Lou is famously rebellious and carefree at Imperial University, and his ex-girlfriends could circle the entire campus. At first, he laughs nonchalantly. “Relax, you're my friend's little sister. I wouldn't touch you~” Later, he pins her in his arms, his voice teasing and sensual. “Shiyi, little sis 26kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
35. 185 谁 Who Says Unrequited Love Never Works Out? 谁说暗恋无疾而终 Wei Lai卫莱Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted [The wife-chasing crematorium + married first, in love later + childhood sweethearts + secret love + showbiz + happy ending] #Mischievous, lively yet thoughtful top-tier star vs. outwardly cold but inwardly warm, considerate, scheming CEO# Wherever Song Weining was, Shen Chuyi was never far away. One day, Shen Chuyi was made to realize what she felt for Song Weining. Then, just as suddenly, the man got together with her best friend. Though her heart ached, she smiled and wished them well. After 289Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has secretly loved the male lead for many years; they are childhood sweethearts. Her unrequited love is a heartbreaking story. She later proposes marriage, and their relationship blossoms from marriage to love. However, the male lead has a secret crush, who later returns. The female lead also unintentionally learns that the male lead knew about her feelings all along, and heartbroken, she leaves. The male lead then faces a tumultuous pursuit, desperately trying to win her back.

36. 186 抓 Caught You, Scaredy-Cat! 抓住你啦，胆小鬼！ Don't Be Late, Moon别迟月Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Now being published in print! [Secret crush becomes true love + healing + devoted to each other + light ensemble cast] Sensitive, gentle cat girl VS sunny, healing puppy boy The day Xu Zhiyu first met Lin Qingyan, he took away the kitten she'd found first and left her with a heart fluttering in the sunshine. Xu Zhiyu was a timid coward, only daring to quietly express her feelings where he couldn't see. Lin Qingyan found it strange. Why was a cup of cold medicine waiting on his desk whenever h 5kReads9.3Score89314d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! Everyone should read it! It's a micro-ensemble piece about a girl who secretly loves the boy in the beginning, then they both secretly love each other in the middle, and finally the boy confesses his feelings. It's also a micro-ensemble piece with seven characters and two side couples. Everyone in the story is adorable, and both the male and female leads have incredibly positive values. It's a slow-paced romance, which is exactly what I love. It's truly amazing, and I highly recommend everyone read it.

37. 187 向 Falling Toward the Milky Way 向银河坠落 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Gentle Policewoman vs. Cool, Reserved Forensic Doctor] [Ex's Regret Arc + Marriage Before Love for the Heroine + Secret Crush Comes True for the Hero + Both Pure + Happy Ending] On the eve of meeting his parents, Jiang Jianyue noticed signs of another woman in Qi Sili's life. The girl was young and cute, like a delicate little white flower. - She sent him a breakup text, but he assumed she was just throwing a tantrum and replied, “Calm down.” She glanced at the message and blocked him without a —Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 188 夺 Claiming Her as My Wife 夺她为妻 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit to win her back + the second male lead takes his place] Yu Sheng was the heir to a prestigious family with a century of history. His secret wife was an obscure hand model. When his wife asked for a divorce, he readily agreed. He chatted over drinks with his friends. “I’m just trying to teach her a lesson. Give it some time, and she’ll come back on her own.” But when Yu Sheng finally turned back, his eyes red, she had already become someone else’s wife. Yu Sheng 11.9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
39. 189 救 Help! The Beautiful Girl Living in My House Keeps Throwing Herself at Me 救命！住在我家的美少女疯狂白给 Xiao Nanxing萧南星Urban522k WordsCompleted [Sweet Everyday Romance | Lighthearted, No Angst | Secret Crush Becomes Mutual | Childhood Friend and New Arrival] [Original title: Help! The Gorgeous Girl Living at My House Keeps Throwing Herself at Me] Xu Yao had been single for eighteen years, until one day a piano prodigy named Luo Qingyue came to stay at his house... and turned his life upside down. [Brother Xu Yao, you're so nice. This soy milk is delicious.] [Brother Xu Yao, I'm living here and you aren't charging me rent, so does that 5.9kReads9.3Score78814d adds

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    Story Synopsis: 1. Childhood sweethearts: The female lead has liked the male lead since childhood. 2. Reborn without a system: The female lead had a crush on the male lead during her school days, but was rejected after confessing. After starting work, she becomes the male lead's boss. (Note: This story contains many repetitions; please do not read if you dislike this.)

40. 190 一 Love at First Sight, I Only Like You 一见钟情，只喜欢你 Mu Luo Luo Mu木洛洛木Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted The moment Lin Zhao saw Lian Yu, she fell for him. But Lian Yu already had someone, so she could only keep her feelings to herself. Until one day… Lin Zhao would never pass up an opportunity. Any opportunity to get closer to Lian Yu. 9.6kReads8.7Score77114d adds

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    It's a very good read, a sweet and sour story. The female lead has a strong personality and secretly loves the male lead.

41. 191 狗 Dog Food: The Female CEO Keeps Wanting to Date Me! 狗粮：女总裁老惦记和我谈恋爱！ Eight Bags of Candy糖送八袋Urban183k WordsCompleted [One heroine + sweet everyday romance + tooth-achingly sweet] Gu Chen is reborn. In his previous life, he was a business tycoon who had no interest whatsoever in money or women. In this life, he plans to be nothing more than a lazy slacker. But an unbelievably adorable young CEO keeps testing his limits, hot and cold!… Ye Wan'an: “Oh~ Your bike’s broken? Then I’ll take you home~” Gu Chen: “…I clearly saw you take my chain off…” “Hehe~ We’re home. Pay the fare, and you can do it with a kiss right 8.5kReads8.7Score1k14d adds
42. 192 狙 Aiming for the Heart 狙击心动 Tong Yue Jiaojiao桐月皎皎Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted A cold-blooded special forces soldier meets a sweet college girl. Opposites-attract charm, an eight-year age gap, and a girl who pursues the guy. Heart-fluttering sweetness overload! When love's bullet is loaded, who can escape this shot straight to the heart? A tense, thrilling plot that draws you in! Delicate prose and sincere emotion take you on a heart-fluttering journey of love! She engineers chance encounters, but he ignores her. She bravely confesses, but he turns her down coldly. She kee 2.3kReads8.8Score26314d adds

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    A sweet romance novel set in the military, where the female lead pursues the male lead, who later becomes incredibly doting on her.

43. 193 先 Sir, I'm Done Carrying This One-Woman Show 先生，这场独角戏我不唱了 Kuan Dongzi款冬子Modern Romance548k WordsCompleted [Workplace Romance in the Public Sector & Unrequited Love Turns Mutual & Hero Enters Politics, Heroine Is a Teacher & Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] Falling for someone can happen in a single heartbeat... From secret admiration to love, from affection to passion and then a lifetime together, there is always someone who stays forever in your thoughts. 1.2kReads8.9Score11514d adds

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    1. Li Xiangnuan hid behind the podium at Shenzhen No. 1 High School, believing that this small space could separate her from Kyoto and him. Fate, however, was cruel, and their reunion was sudden and unexpected. She knew the chasm was insurmountable, and even her deepest feelings were met with fear. So, at their reunion, she only dared to curl up in a corner, guarding her shattered heart, becoming a silent, unspoken part of his world. 2. *Kissing You on Tiptoes* ✨ Unrequited love is a silent, one-woman show. Jiang Zhiyu, facing Zhou Zeyu, always wanted to retreat into her shell, hiding all her emotions. But that dazzling young man's gaze followed her relentlessly. When her secret was discovered by her best friend, she finally admitted: the throbbing that had permeated her entire youth was only for him. When avoidance meets persistence, will this silent unrequited love finally receive his reciprocation?

44. 194 不 No More Secret Crushes, Let's Love Each Other Out in the Open 不暗恋了，我们明恋 Chu Ge楚格Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Cold, sharp-tongued rich boy who acts tough but is softhearted + pure, obedient, gentle, insecure girl] [College campus + secret crush becomes mutual + both leads are each other's first + sweet romance] The boldest thing Jiang Zhiyu had ever done was write Zhou Zeyu a love letter in her final year of high school. Nothing came of it. Her secret crush went unanswered, and she never even got a proper rejection. Under the cherry blossoms, she met Zhou Zeyu again. She took the apple from his hand, t 4.6kReads8.9Score58814d adds
45. 195 芩 Qin Heart, Beijing Intent 芩心京意 Double Happiness and Fortune囍和财Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Jiang Wanqin has secretly loved Zhao Jingxu for four years. Ever since their first meeting, the sunflower he gave her shone into her life like sunshine. She worked herself to the bone to keep up with him, and after repeating a year, she finally got into Jing University as she had hoped. She thought their connection would end there, but later Zhao Jingxu became Jiang Wanqin's most devoted puppy. "Baby, I like you. When are you going to say yes and be my girlfriend?" "Baby, I love you so much!" Wh 1.1kReads—Score11414d adds

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    This is it!!!

46. 196 暗 My Crush Lost His Memory and Became My Boyfriend 暗恋对象失忆后，成了我男友 Zi Xiaoqi紫小七Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [College Campus + Instant Physical Attraction + Sensual and Sweet + Both Leads Are Each Other's First and Only, Happy Ending] [Top-Ranking Young Heir × Straight-A Sweetheart] Sang Luoluo had a secret: she'd had a crush for ages on the boy from the neighboring high school, the one everyone adored. Later, the two kept running into each other. And as it turned out, their mothers were best friends. Nervously, she called him, “Big brother.” - Jing Ye was the devastatingly handsome man everyone in the 69.2kReads9.2Score10.3k14d adds

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    1. Waist, Softer [University Campus + Ambiguous Pull-and-Tug + Seductive and Sweet + Both Clean, Happy Ending] (๑˙❥˙๑) 2. Baby, Isn't it Good That You Like Me? [Female Lead's Unrequited Love Comes True + Fake Prodigal Son Returns + Talk Before Love] ⸜(>ᰔ<)⸝ 3. Pride Addiction [Unrequited Love Comes True + Long-Planned + Long-Awaited Reunion + Fast-Paced] ≽^⚈⩊⚈^≼ 4. Shark Kissing Rose [Mutual Unrequited Love + Sweet Pampering] ՞˶•⩊•˶՞ಣ 5. His Favoritism Went Out of Control [University Campus + Both Clean + Fake Prodigal Son + Unrequited Love Comes True + Male Lead Has Never Loved Anyone Else + Sweet Flirting] ˶>ᗜ<˶ I've already finished reading each of these!

47. 197 她 She Couldn’t Be More Obedient 她乖得不行 Tan Dandan檀弹弹Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [A cocky, charming flirt x a conflicted, soft-hearted girl] [Secret crush becomes real + bittersweet sweetness + a glimpse of school life + both leads are virgins] Song Xi had a secret crush on Jiang Yubai, and she hid it so well that she thought her love would quietly fade over the countless days to come. She had no idea his eyes had already been drawn to her time and again. * Physics was the subject Song Xi struggled with most. Stuck on a problem, she banged her forehead against the test pa 1.1kReads8.8Score12114d adds

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    In this book, the female lead has a crush on the male lead in the early stages, and later it becomes a mutual crush. The female lead is really pitiful. The male lead is very well-mannered and gentle. Don't be fooled by the low rating; it's a really good book!

48. 198 花 Flowers Bloom for the Wind 花开予风 Pose Burger姿势汉堡Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [School to workplace | Doctors | Ensemble cast | Secret crushes | Choices | Ideals | Reunion after many years] A swan song for the youth of everyone who grew up caught between ideals and reality. Following five medical students through a decade of change, from campus to the wider world, it uses an unexpected death as a lens to reveal the sharpest edges of friendship, love, and responsibility. The storytelling is as precise as a scalpel: their first meeting in anatomy class, standing shoulder to 148Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    It's really great, the storyline and timeline are very clear, and the language is witty and humorous.

49. 199 娇 Addicted to Her Charm 娇瘾 Meeting the Stars遇见繁星Modern Romance139k WordsCompleted [Secret Love Turns Real + Long-Prepared Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Fast-Paced + Both Pure] No one expected Yun Shu, so gentle and mild-mannered in front of others, to fall for a boy in high school. After graduation, she finally worked up the courage to confess, only to happen upon him rejecting someone else. His brows were unruly, the corners of his eyes tilted slightly upward. He looked completely casual as he drawled in a languid, carefree voice, “Sorry, I don't like good students.” 1.9kReads8.9Score21114d adds

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    1. Waist, Softer [University Campus + Ambiguous Pull-and-Tug + Seductive and Sweet + Both Clean, Happy Ending] (๑˙❥˙๑) 2. Baby, Isn't it Good That You Like Me? [Female Lead's Unrequited Love Comes True + Fake Prodigal Son Returns + Talk Before Love] ⸜(>ᰔ<)⸝ 3. Pride Addiction [Unrequited Love Comes True + Long-Planned + Long-Awaited Reunion + Fast-Paced] ≽^⚈⩊⚈^≼ 4. Shark Kissing Rose [Mutual Unrequited Love + Sweet Pampering] ՞˶•⩊•˶՞ಣ 5. His Favoritism Went Out of Control [University Campus + Both Clean + Fake Prodigal Son + Unrequited Love Comes True + Male Lead Has Never Loved Anyone Else + Sweet Flirting] ˶>ᗜ<˶ I've already finished reading each of these!

50. 200 原 So You Had a Crush on Me Too 原来你也暗恋我 A Thousand Cups千盏Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Xu Qiu has two secrets: her right ear is almost completely deaf, and she was adopted by her family. No one at school knows. After finally graduating from college, Xu Qiu takes a fall and somehow tumbles back to high school. She even gets a mysterious System? It turns out the younger brother who always seemed so annoying is actually sweet and adorably awkward. It turns out her seemingly fragile family bonds are warm and dependable. It turns out someone has known the secret about her ear for a lon 85Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    They're all super pretty! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

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