A Female Lead Who’s Been Cold and Aloof Since Childhood 女主从小冷漠

1. 1 在 Flirting with the Heartstrings in Young Master Gu's Arms 在禁欲顾少的怀里撩拨心弦 Gu Liaoliao顾了了Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ❤️Complete (pregnancy before love) [Showbiz + secret marriage + variety show with kids + devoted to each other + marriage before love] Song Nuanyi and Gu Yebo have been secretly married for three years. Just six months after their wedding, the damn man went abroad to expand the family business overseas. But lately, Song Nuanyi has noticed something strange. Her husband has been abroad for two and a half years, so how is she two months pregnant? Thinking she might have somehow cheated on her dear 4.3kReads9.4Score39414d adds

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   I personally think this book is very good. The reason is that it starts with the female protagonist discovering that her husband has been away on a business trip for three years, but she is pregnant. She tries to run away, but fails and is caught by the male protagonist, who then spoils her rotten.

2. 2 校EN Campus Ace: The Mercenary Queen Is Explosively Badass 校园王牌：雇佣兵女王A炸了 Tian Paopao田泡泡Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are pure, mercenary, campus, not reborn, secret identities, sweet and satisfying, strong heroine) She was the world’s most feared elite mercenary queen. Cold and ruthless, she ruled the assassin world. After returning to her homeland to reunite with her family, she became the capital’s most eligible heiress. Grandfather: Ye Zhengtian, Asia’s richest man. Maternal grandfather: Jian Jingxuan, a high-ranking official in the capital. Mother: Jian Yan, hospital directo 3.1kReads9.1Score42814d adds

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   She is a top-tier mercenary queen who strikes fear into the world. Ruthless and cold-blooded, she reigns supreme in the assassin world. After returning home to reunite with her family, she transforms into the most prestigious socialite in the capital. Living in such an incredibly powerful family, even just one member's title is enough to dominate the entire city.

3. 3 穿 I Became the Villainous Tycoon's Cannon-Fodder Daughter 穿成反派大佬的炮灰女儿 A Sakuragi HanamichiA樱木花道Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual Alphas: a brilliant, aloof beauty × an obsessive, devoted ultimate villain] [The early story focuses on a father-daughter relationship. The romance between the leads comes later.] Lu Qianxun, a sixteen-year-old heiress, died after her family plotted against her. Then she transmigrated into a book, taking the place of a cute five-year-old with the same name, and became... the cannon-fodder daughter of the story's main villain… The Lu Qianxun in the book died because the female lead's mot 1.1kReads8.9Score11014d adds
4. 4 至 Supreme Phoenix Maiden: The Demon Venerable's Beloved 至尊凤女：魔尊的心尖宠 Ju Duo橘朵Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Strong male lead, even stronger female lead, devoted couple, female lead is no do-gooder, multiple identities, no amnesia plot, no mistaken-identity antics, a thoroughly satisfying story with a female lead who hides nothing (if you don't like that, read at your own risk)] She was an elite agent in the twenty-first century. Then, in a single moment, she transmigrated, only to become the useless eldest daughter of the Feng family, someone anyone could bully? But she actually has an even more myst 3.9kReads9.1Score54014d adds
5. 5 穿 After Becoming the Beloved Daughter of Five Emperors, My Identity Was Exposed 穿成五个父皇的团宠后，我掉马了 Lu Qi Qi陆柒七Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Secret Identities + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Fantasy] A top agent transmigrates into the body of a five-year-old princess and is sent up a mountain from the start. After living on the mountain for five years, she comes down and meets five emperors. Emperor of Beijia: “I'll trade everything in Beijia for her.” Emperor of Xifan: “I'll trade my throne as emperor for you to bring Ruanruan here.” Emperor of Zhongbai: “I'll trade the looks of all my sons for Ruanruan 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
6. 6 团 The Six-and-a-Half-Year-Old Darling of the Family Is a Superpowered Genius 团宠六岁半妹妹是异能大佬 The Lychee Isn't Sweet荔枝不甜Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted (Secret identities + special powers + black-and-white duo + strong female lead and strong male lead + satisfying read) Yu Jiu, the terror of kindergarten parents all over the capital, has transferred schools again?! A reporter risked getting beaten into a meat patty to interview this six-and-a-half-year-old “kid.” “Where are you transferring to this time?” “Peking University.” “P-Peking University?” “The senior class at Beihe Road Kindergarten. Got a problem?” “Yu Jiu, come home for dinner.” Su 188Reads9.0Score10614d adds
7. 7 团 The Beloved Little Sister Has Had Her Disguise Seen Through Again 团宠妹妹又被拆马啦 Meow Meow Peach桃之喵喵Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted National treasure-level genius Li Zhi has retired and returned to the countryside to live in seclusion. One day, five powerful men show up at her door, claiming she is the younger sister they lost years ago. Li Zhi: No thanks. I just want to farm in peace. To get her to acknowledge them as family, her brothers shamelessly move into her house. They all think she’s just an ordinary country girl, until An archaeology professor comes to ask her to be his mentor, a super-rich heir practically begs to 1.2kReads7.3Score20514d adds
8. 8 掉 After My Secret Identity Was Exposed, Four Powerful Brothers Spoiled Me 掉马后，四个大佬哥哥团宠我 Squeak吱呀Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted Zhao Qian went to the countryside to spend two months restoring antiques. One day, four big shots showed up at her door, claiming to be her family. Zhao Qian: “I don’t have brothers like you.” Her brothers had thought their little sister was just a country girl. Then they saw her... Chopping down trees with a blade, taming a red fox, digging up ginseng wherever she pleased... The internet exploded: That’s illegal logging! She’s abducting animals! Ginseng has to be handed over to the authorities. 87Reads8.0Score—14d adds
9. 9 一 Three Babies at Once: Their Ancestress Is Adored by Five Brothers 一胎三宝：祖宗她被五个哥哥团宠啦 Jun Ruye君如夜Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [The whole family dotes on her + secret identities + adorable kids + strong male and female leads] As soon as Mu Anna returns to the capital, the Mu family treats her like a queen. Eldest brother: “Our little sister is the true business tycoon. I give up!” Second brother: “Our little sister is the unparalleled miracle doctor. I bow to her!” Third brother: “Our little sister has reached the peak of martial arts. I was wrong!” Fourth brother: “Our little sister is the queen of racing. I'm retiring 77Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   I can recommend this one! The female lead isn't cold-hearted; she's just interested in mysterious things, and she's truly an all-around amazing woman. You should give it a try. It's a short story with just over 200 chapters, so you'll finish it quickly.

10. 10 墨 Madam Mo's Secret Identity Has Been Exposed Again 墨夫人马甲又被爆了 Deep, Deep, Deep深深深Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [1v1 feel-good story] Everyone says Ruan Jun of Gaoshan Village is a complete good-for-nothing! She couldn’t speak at four, couldn’t walk at five, and was an abandoned wild girl! But later, everyone learned the truth... Ruan Jun owns the village fishpond, and she paid to have the village roads repaired. That’s not all... A leading figure in the medical world follows right behind her, practically skipping, and respectfully calls her Master. An award-winning actor from the entertainment industry s 41.4kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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    This book is about a female protagonist who is a powerful figure.

11. 11 明 Love Beneath the Bright Moon 明月之恋 Green as Snow青青如雪Modern Romance163k WordsOngoing [Scheming + Redemption + Cold-Hearted + Both Leads Are Pure] Because of her tragic past, Yan Yue became a killer. At just seventeen, she had become a figure of darkness feared by everyone. She had lost all hope in life and felt nothing for anyone, until she met Mu Mingxuan, a warm and sunny young man. Can he redeem her from the abyss she inhabits? Is it redemption, or deception? That day, Yan Yue said, “Mu Mingxuan, I took that dart for you. Now we’re even.” Then she collapsed. What she didn’t k 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Character traits: The female lead is a pure and aloof female assassin, cold since childhood, yet yearning for friends. The male lead is the son of a mafia boss, neglected since childhood, with a smiling face but a dark and ruthless heart. He appears to be a sunny boy, but in his heart, he is a cunning and domineering CEO who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

12. 12 少 Girl, I Fused with a Ghost Immortal, and No One Is More Eerie Than Me 少女，融合成鬼仙没人比我更诡异 Ruo Xiaomeng若小萌Eastern Fantasy817k WordsOngoing [System + Transmigration + Xuanhuan + Transmigration to a Post-Apocalyptic World + Decisive and Ruthless + Card Draws + Strange World + Invincible + Constant Leveling Up] After finally becoming a big shot in the post-apocalyptic world, Ruo Xiaomeng thought she had saved the world. But she soon discovered that this was merely the world's surface, and it shattered before her eyes. At the brink of death, the System activated transmigration automatically. An accident during the journey sent her to t 371Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Single-female-protagonist cultivation novels are invincible.

13. 13 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    "Patriarch, we have received news of the Bright Moon Jade Orchid and the Cassia Amber Flower!" Mu Er was still incredibly excited. "Patriarch, we have received news of the Bright Moon Jade Orchid and the Cassia Amber Flower!" Mu Er was still incredibly excited.

14. 14 邪 The Evil King's Obsession: The Ghost Doctor's Wild Consort 邪王嗜宠：鬼医狂妃 Nalan Fengjin纳兰凤瑾Ancient Romance10.3M WordsCompleted She’s a ruthless, scheming ghost doctor of the dark night. After transmigrating, she becomes a useless girl everyone despises and spurns. She contracts an ancient divine beast, cultivates a heaven-defying divine art, and dazzles everyone. With poison pills and potions at her disposal, anyone who dares bully her is asking for death! What’s a ninth-grade pill to her? Her adorable pets eat those like candy. She can make medicine, and she does whatever she wants! He’s the enchanting, peerlessly hand 16.9kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
15. 15 这 This Big Shot Is Heartless 这个大佬很无情 Xue Lusen雪鹿森Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Brainless Feel-Good Read] Some say she has no heart. She chuckles. “That's right. A dog ate it.” Some say she's cruel, domineering, and unreasonable. She calmly replies, “That's right. I'd rather wrong the whole world than let the whole world wrong me. I am cruel, I am domineering, and I am unreasonable. What are you going to do about it?” The gods say she's a bloodthirsty, poisonous demon who brings calamity to the people. She laughs. “Well said. I like it.” From then on, she'll be a proper gr 486Reads8.9Score10114d adds
16. 16 江 Master Jiang, the Little Ancestor Can't Hide Her Secret Identity 江爷，小祖宗马甲藏不住啦 Shi Ying时莺Modern Romance916k WordsCompleted It was revealed that Jiang, the most powerful man in China, was married. Rumor had it his wife came from a lowly background and was as stupid as they came. Online, people wailed and begged him to divorce her, even recommending candidates to be his second wife. They say the heiress of the Gu financial dynasty is peerlessly beautiful. Perfect! The world’s top surgeon is unrivaled. A great match! A bestselling online novelist is a genius. She’s worthy of him! The world-famous queen of racing is bea 348Reads8.8Score10514d adds

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    This should be it, right?

17. 17 四 Fourth Master, Your Wife’s Secret Identity Has Been Exposed Again 四爷，你家小妻马甲又掉了 North Moon Xiaomu北月小木Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted The head of Huadu's most powerful family married a young wife of twenty-two. She came from the countryside, arrogant and wild. Today she breaks a socialite's wrist; tomorrow she leaves a rich young master with a bruised face. She's offended most of high society. But Fourth Master Gu gazes at her with adoration. “My wife is so cool and gorgeous, and she's stunningly beautiful. She's a goddess descended from heaven.” The onlookers scoff. “Bah! That country girl only buys expensive things, never th 8.2kReads9.2Score1k14d adds
18. 18 霍 Lord Huo, Your Wife Is Not to Be Crossed 霍爷，夫人惹不得 Wen Shi温诗Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Secret identities + sweet romance + strong male and female leads + playing the pig to eat the tiger The eldest daughter of the Gu family, who was raised in the countryside, has returned. Everyone is waiting to laugh at her: What can an uneducated country girl possibly amount to? What? Harvard’s youngest professor, a world-class hacker, the top boss with half the entertainment industry under her command, a top-tier gaming champion, the world’s leading designer… Those face-slapping moments sure ar 394Reads8.2Score—14d adds
19. 19 重 Reborn: The Campus Queen 重生校园王牌少女 Seven-Seven in a Box成盒的七七Modern Romance491k WordsCompleted She was a top-tier powerhouse, an elite hacker who looked down on the world. After an accident, she was reborn in the body of a weak, helpless student. Bottom of the class and bullied by everyone? Poor family and barely able to make ends meet? Ruan Xi just laughed softly. Heh... The former queen rises from the ashes and strikes back in style! From an invisible nobody to the campus goddess everyone envies. From a bottom-ranked student to a perfect-score prodigy fought over by all the top universi 361Reads8.6Score10214d adds
20. 20 顾 Master Gu, Have You Uncovered All of Madam’s Secret Identities? 顾爷，夫人马甲扒完了吗 Qi Qimeng奇奇蒙Modern Romance550k WordsCompleted Everyone laughed at her for coming back from the countryside, calling her a bumpkin so rustic she could make your eyes water. Little did they know she carried a treasure-filled pocket dimension and had secret identities all over the world. “Famous food blogger.” “Renowned fashion designer.” “Mysterious doctor with astonishing medical skills.” As one secret identity after another came to light, everyone was stunned. Those who had mocked and schemed against her were scared out of their wits. The h 191Reads8.7Score10014d adds
21. 21 霍 Young Master Huo's Little Ancestor Has Shaken the World Again 霍少的小祖宗又轰动世界了 Chestnut Rabbit栗子兔Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Su Mian has never had grand ambitions. She just wants to live in the countryside, grow crops, pick flowers, and enjoy a carefree life. But her grandfather won’t hear of it! He pulls every string to bring her back to the city, make her inherit a fortune worth billions, and even finds her a fiancé, the son of the richest man in the country. And so Su Mian begins her headache-inducing daily life of face-slapping! She graduates from an Ivy League school with top marks at sixteen, breaking the record 1.7kReads8.7Score20914d adds
22. 22 病 My Sickly Sweet Little Ancestor: Brother, Stop Exposing My Secret Identity 病娇小祖宗：哥哥别扒我马甲啦 Jun Ruye君如夜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ye Qingge became the laughingstock of the capital the moment she enrolled at an elite school. Then her secret identities were exposed: a top hacker, a miracle-working doctor, the mysterious mastermind behind a powerful conglomerate... The whole world bowed down: “Boss, please take us under your wing!” But then powerful figures from every field came out of nowhere to stake their claims: The richest man in Lingcheng: “Who dares lay a hand on my daughter?” A reclusive clan: “Get lost! Is our centur 310Reads8.5Score11714d adds

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    I think I've forgotten a bit, but it's quite nice.

23. 23 团 The Beloved Little Sister's Secret Identity Is Off the Charts 团宠妹妹的马甲A爆了 Hotshot Sister火爆姐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, strong male and female leads, doted on by everyone Her own mother despised her from childhood, believing her fate was so harsh that she would bring misfortune to her father, mother, and siblings. She sent her abroad, where she was left to fend for herself. More than a decade later, she returns in triumph, tearing apart scumbags and crushing her enemies. She also brings back a whole group of powerful big brothers who dote on their little sister. 49Reads6.3Score—14d adds
24. 24 带 I Returned with Our Child, and the Empire's Richest Man Pinned Me Against the Wall 带崽归来，帝国首富将我抵在墙上 Longing Like Snow相思如雪Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Adorable Child + Secret Identities + Beloved by All + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead] Five years ago, Gu Momo saved the richest man in the empire and was forced to become pregnant. Five years later, she returned in full force, wearing countless secret identities. Countless powerful figures fell to their knees and begged her for mercy: “Please stop tormenting us, Boss! We were blind and didn’t recognize you!” Who could have guessed that the richest man in the empire would personally pass her 9.6kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
25. 25 替 After a Substitute Marriage, I Found Out My Husband Was a Secret Billionaire 替嫁后，发现老公是隐藏首富 Qi Lan启澜Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted She took her sister's place and married a little thug, and they lived in utter poverty. But who could have guessed that her husband would transform into the mysterious tycoon with power over everything? Jiang Can couldn't believe it. She rushed back to their tiny rental apartment and threw herself into her husband's arms. “They say you're Young Master Huo. Is it true?” He stroked her hair. “That man just happens to have the same face as me.” Jiang Can pouted. “He's awful. He insists I'm his wife 711Reads9.1Score22414d adds
26. 26 假 The Fake Heiress Tried to Frame Me, and My Three Thousand Secret Identities Were Exposed 假千金碰瓷，我三千马甲被曝光了 MISS XiaoxiaojieMISS小小姐Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Secret identities + feel-good wish fulfillment + real and fake heiresses] The real heiress, Jiang Mingwei, becomes the fake heiress's foil. She's a country bumpkin, while the fake heiress is a rich heiress. She's a problem girl, lowly as a weed, while the fake heiress is a gentle superstar, shining with dazzling brilliance. She's greedy and vain, while the fake heiress is sincere and unaffected. Then the fake heiress shows off on Weibo, claiming to be the cherished apprentice of a pianist, a di 325Reads9.0Score—14d adds
27. 27 灵 The Spirit Maiden Captivates the World: My Lord, Don’t Let Me Down 灵女倾世君莫负 Jun Qinran君琴然Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted She was noble, alluring, and aloof. He was domineering, arrogant, and scornful of all. She was the Spirit Clan’s holy maiden, her spiritual power sealed and reduced to that of an ordinary person. He was the Snake King of the Demon Clan, looking down on the world and the strongest contender to become the Demon King. Yet she loved him, and he doted on her. The spirits defy the heavens, the demons rule the world! Underflows churn across the Six Realms. Bloodshed and chaos show no sign of ending. Am 1Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    This one, the female lead's soul-swap is especially beautiful (in my opinion).

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