Who Are Some Second Male or Female Leads From Novels Who Really Stole the Show? 有没有某本小说里的男二女二，特别吸引你

1. 1 尝 A Taste of Tenderness 尝软 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A long-burning obsession, eased only by your love for me.] She saw Xu Yanzhou again in his office. Chu Li’s manuscript had been stolen, and she hoped he would handle the matter fairly and clear her name. Instead, he took someone else’s side and treated her as if she weren’t there. A friend reminded him, “Yanzhou, that’s Chu Li.” The man raised an eyebrow, as if he’d heard something amusing. “Chu Li? Which Chu Li? I don’t know her.” He showed no regard for their past, and Chu Li had no reason to 11.4kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds

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   1. Chen Shuyi vs. Si Wentang: Si Wentang likes to tease Yi Bao, who has been afraid of him since childhood because he's considered bad. Yi Bao calls him a perverted demon. Their popularity surpasses that of the main couple. 2. Li Ying vs. Lan Jingyu: The little princess of the capital has a neighbor who has liked her for eight years, but he only sees her as a sister. She's eventually kidnapped by Lan Jingyu, the prince of Suicheng. Why? Because Lan Jingyu is an indescribable enchantress.

2. 2 离 After I Quit, My Former Boss Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone 离职后我被前上司缠上了 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] The most humiliating thing Song Xiang ever did was serve as Yan Lihan’s “personal secretary” for five years. She gave him everything, but the heartless man tossed her off to some far-flung backwater the moment he got bored. Life in exile was supposed to be tough, but maybe the god of misfortune had finally left her. As soon as Song Xiang reached the grassroots level, her back stopped hurting, her legs stopped aching, and she gritted her teeth and charged straight to 11.2kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
3. 3 惊 Shock! The Abstinent President Pei Returned Home and Became a Wife-Doting Maniac 惊！禁欲裴总回国后化身宠妻狂魔 Lu Yin鹿吟Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + both virgins + healing each other + reunion after a long separation + satisfying revenge + devoted, fatherly boyfriend + happy ending] [Chaste, wolfish CEO vs. cool beauty who’s actually a goofy girl] Jian Jinci gets drunk at a bar and drunkenly flirts with Beijing’s all-powerful, chaste tycoon. She wakes up thinking they’ll never cross paths again, only to have him turn the tables, sweet-talk her into his arms, and spoil her. When she learns who he really is, Jian Jinci’s eyes 1.8kReads9.4Score26114d adds

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   ① The first secondary couple, Chu Ye & Yan Xi, went from disliking each other at first to slowly falling in love. Who understands this kind of tug-of-war? [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] ② Pei Miaoxing & Fu Yuyan, a forced and domineering relationship, an international romance. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

4. 4 指 A Butterfly Kiss at Your Fingertips 指尖蝴蝶吻 Little Orange Star小小橙星Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted [Delicate heiress × Powerful capital-circle elite + Domineering pursuit + Coercive love + Obsessive, unhinged, wolfish male lead + The heroine keeps running away, only to be caught and locked in a cage + Captivity] When she was eighteen, Jing Yue, heir to the Jing family, stormed into the theater and carried Jiang Ning away while she was rehearsing onstage, imprisoning her at the Jing estate for three days and nights. After that, she kept trying to escape, while he relentlessly pursued her, dete 15.6kReads8.8Score1k14d adds
5. 5 夺 Heart-Stealing Contract: Mr. Lu, Go Easy on Me 夺心契约：陆先生轻点宠 Brilliant Beneath the Moon月下灼灼Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted [Complete] [No angst in the whole book. It’s super sweet.] The day the Tong family went bankrupt, Tong Yan, Jiangcheng’s most sought-after socialite, became a target for everyone to trample on. Who could have guessed that Miss Tong would turn around and marry Lu Tingxiao, a living corpse who had been lying in bed for six months without ever opening his eyes? Well, now she was the punchline of every joke. Just as everyone waited for the ridiculous drama of Young Master Lu’s wife getting lonely an 3.2kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds

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   The second male lead, Fu Jingyan, is a formidable rival to the male lead, a seemingly refined but actually wicked man. The second female lead, Lu Zhu (the male lead's sister), is simple-minded, lively, and adorable. Their relationship develops from an arranged marriage to love. The second male lead is the male lead's love rival, and the female lead's sister mistakenly believes he and the second male lead are in contact, leading her to stalk him. However, these are all just her assumptions. After their arranged marriage, the two fall in love with each other.

6. 6 替 The Substitute Bride: Ex-Husband, Let Me Go 替罪新娘：前夫，放过我 Cheng Xiyun程习云Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The year Tang Guanguan turned twenty, she became a substitute bride and married Huo Jinbei, a famous business tycoon she had secretly loved for years. On their wedding night, the man gripped her chin with a sinister look, his voice cruel and cold. “Tang Guanguan, why wasn’t it you who died?” She had known from the start that he married her to exact revenge, but she never imagined he could be so ruthless. At last, unable to endure his repeated torment and humiliation, Tang Guanguan could take no 906Reads8.4Score10114d adds

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   I highly recommend this book. The main couple is just average, a typical old-fashioned angst novel, but the side couple is outstanding [thumbs up][thumbs up][thumbs up][thumbs up]. If you don't believe me, you can check the book reviews. Look at the reviews with the most likes 👍 and you'll find that many people like the side couple, Shen Enning and Li Mosheng.

7. 7 揉 Sundered Spring Tides 揉碎春潮 Jian Bing Guozi煎bing果子Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Forced love x campus romance x obsessive love x younger man] Xie Jinghe was born into the elite Xie family. Handsome in every way, with silver hair and a wild, untamable nature. Shen Shuangli had the face of a cool, ethereal beauty and a quiet, reserved personality. No one knew that two people who seemed to have nothing in common had once been lovers in secret. That relationship ended in failure, with Xie Jinghe as the one who got dumped. When they meet again, Xie Jinghe rescues Shen Shuangli a 61.8kReads8.8Score7.3k14d adds

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   The second male and female leads are particularly captivating, especially the rival couple [stunned]. Both the male and female supporting characters are insane, incredibly crazy, obsessive, and possessive. The male supporting character initially obeys the female supporting character, but later rebels against her, using force, which is very exciting and engaging [stunned].

8. 8 婚 After Marriage, Mrs. Jiang Is So Spoiled Her Eyes Turn Red 婚后上瘾，江太太被宠得眼角发红 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Everyone in Haicheng knew that Jiang Jingyu and Nan Shiyu were famously distant. They separated as soon as they got married. One left for overseas to expand the business, while the other stayed in Haicheng, the pampered heiress of a wealthy family. They spent most of the year apart. Gradually, rumors spread through their social circle that they were only putting on a show and were about to divorce. The rumors grew more and more intense. Just as everyone was wondering when they would officially s 15.1kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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   This is so beautiful, I've watched it countless times.

9. 9 许 Mr. Xu, Miss Jiang Is Fighting Someone Again 许总，姜小姐又去跟人打架了 Lucky Carp Big Fish锦鲤大鱼Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both are each other's first + healing + flirtatious girl + composed, sharp-tongued retired older man + both strong] On her twentieth birthday, Jiang Ye asked him, “Will you marry me?” Xu Wenyan held himself back. “Don’t play with fire unless you’re ready to get burned.” But then... When everyone approved of her blind date, Xu Wenyan said, “You’re not right for each other.” When Jiang Ye took a liking to a business executive, Xu Wenyan said, “He’s no good.” When a devoted rich heir pursued her, 997Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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   These five side couples are really good; they're all about the female lead's best friend and the male lead's brother, and each has its own separate storyline. The first side couple is Fu Yuyan & Pei Miaoxing (He chases her, she escapes, she can't get away). The second side couple is the male lead's younger brother Xu Chi & An Se. The third is a rebirth novel with He Yan & Qiao An as side couples. The fourth is Song Wenzhao & Ye Zhen. The fifth side couple is Li Shenghuai & Feng Yibei.

10. 10 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 61.1kReads9.4Score6.2k14d adds
11. 11 报 Reporting to the CEO: Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 报告总裁：夫人她又作妖了 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Suave, morally dubious CEO x two-faced little minx, marriage before love, one-on-one, from indifferent to utterly devoted] After they married, Shen Jiali went overseas to expand his business, while Gu Mingyuan stayed home and lived it up. They became a sham married couple who kept out of each other's way. Two years later, as soon as Shen Jiali dared to return home, he caught Gu Mingyuan dancing intimately with a handsome young internet celebrity at a bar. Shen Jiali: A whole green prairie over 9.1kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
12. 12 隐 Secret Marriage Trial: President Lu Spoils His Wife Like No Other 隐婚试爱：陆总宠妻如命 Guessing Hearts猜心Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Pei Chu, a top celebrity worth billions, was publicly cheated on at her fiancé’s birthday party. The other woman was none other than her half-sister. Before she could even break down in tears, she lost her virginity to her bodyguard. Word on the street was that Lu Nanchen had the luck of a koi fish. After marrying Pei Chu, daughter of Licheng’s richest man, he quickly established himself as a business mogul. Everyone knew that Mr. Lu was afraid of his wife. His devotion to her was a textbook exa 913Reads8.7Score10314d adds
13. 13 老 I Just Like You, Damn It 老子就是喜欢你 One Bite to Eat the Fool's Crisp一口吃掉傻瓜酥Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted Main Story: [Adorable childhood sweetheart + loyal, handsome childhood friend] (school life + secret crush + sweet romance) Li Qiran and Huang Xin had been friends for years, and she had always thought of him as one of the guys. But at some point, the way he looked at her became increasingly flirtatious, and he started pulling little tricks right under her nose. Then he deliberately started calling her “sweetheart,” set a photo of them as his wallpaper, and even pretended to get drunk so she'd c 536Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    Liang liked Jiang, and they got together. Later, she found out that Jiang was only with her to get revenge on his ex, who was her aunt. How could she accept this? Liang was the most innocent one from beginning to end. Later, he chased her abroad. (Go directly to the side story to find more.)

14. 14 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 19.4kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    Bo Chuchu, the youngest princess of the Bo family and the male lead's niece, loves Lu Chen, who in turn loves the female lead. Later, she transforms from a lively and cheerful princess into a dutiful Mrs. Lu, becoming quiet and withdrawn. She even attempts to miscarry, accidentally injuring her sister-in-law (the female lead). Because of this, her mother beats her and publicly berates her at a family gathering. Her health deteriorates. The two marry and divorce, with a happy ending, but the story is incredibly heart-wrenching, starting around chapter 220.

15. 15 携 Back with My Child: My Scheming Ex-Husband Coaxes Me into Becoming His Personal Secretary 携崽归：心机前夫哄我当贴身秘书 Little Carp Doesn't Like Fish小鲤不爱吃鱼Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance + An Unconventional Pursuit + Regretful Ex-Husband + Mutual Devotion + The Clear-Headed Heroine Has Let Go of Her Obsession] (A gorgeous, volatile secretary who never forgets a grudge × A sharp-tongued, ruthless, seductive CEO who schemes to win back his wife) Wen Xinyan was the infamous madwoman of A City’s socialite circle, loathed by everyone. Jiang Chengzhou was the brilliant heir to the Jiang Group, a heaven-blessed talent known for holding grudges and using ruthless meth 2.8kReads8.2Score19414d adds

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    The female lead's friend versus the male lead's brother. Wen Yixuan had a beloved "white moonlight" (a term for someone who is unattainable in love), but she abandoned him, and he found another woman named Lin Qingnuan. Once, Wen Yixuan was kicked out by his father and happened to be near her. She was soft-hearted, so the two began an ambiguous relationship again. He abandoned her three times, unaware that she had saved him from a fire and had burn scars on her body. He didn't know this because he hadn't cared about her. Later, she faked her death. Two years later, he went abroad with the male lead to find her and unexpectedly encountered her again… It's a good read, I love it, highly recommended. I've read it several times and it's still very good. I've given away a lot of spoilers; you can start looking around chapter 100.

16. 16 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding and Military Life: My Forceful Officer Leaves Me Swooning Every Time 闪婚随军：强势军官令我次次沦陷 Qing Yunyun青芸芸Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Complete novel + sweet romance + career-driven heroine + building wealth + female awakening and mutual support + no golden finger + funny, heartwarming, and moving] Ye Wenxi, a career-driven woman at a major 21st-century corporation, transmigrates into a book, becoming the vicious supporting character in a novel set in a bygone era. Through a twist of fate, she and Lu Weidong end up having an “honest exchange.” Fortunately, he has a strong sense of responsibility and insists on seeing things th 15.4kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    My favorite second male lead: Su Feng [drooling over the screen] You're guaranteed to fall in love after watching this!

17. 17 哥 My Brother's Friend Doesn't Know It Was Me That Night 哥哥的朋友不知道那晚是她 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Wen Luo was gentle and well-behaved from a young age. Her only act of rebellion was accidentally getting involved with her brother’s friend, and, feeling guilty, she secretly fled abroad. Xiao Yansheng has a face that looks abstinent, yet his eyes are utterly captivating. No one knows that two years ago, a strange woman made him break his vow of chastity. Two years later, they meet again. Only this time, she is even more careful. In public, she is a flawless, gentle assistant. In private, th 3.8kReads8.2Score25314d adds

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    The second male and female leads are also very good-looking.

18. 18 天 A Baby from Heaven Hugs the Tyrant CEO and Calls Him Daddy 天降萌宝，抱着霸总叫爹地 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Adorable Baby Brings His Parents Together, and the CEO Dad Makes It Official [Angsty Romance + Adorable Baby + Reunion After Years Apart + The Husband’s Road to Redemption] When she was ten, her family fell into decline, and she became the nominal “younger sister” of Han Bei, heir to the Han family. To her, Han Bei was her first love, the person she cherished most. But when she turned twenty, he got drunk and kissed her by force. Soon after, he announced his 4kReads8.3Score19114d adds

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    There are many couples, and both the second female and male leads have their own sequels.

19. 19 在 Drowning in a Kiss Amid the Summer Breeze 在夏风中溺吻 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance]+ [Healing] [Gentle, pure gardenia × Gloomy, solitary boy]+ [Award-winning journalist × Business tycoon] Xu Ren, who supposedly built his business empire from nothing, was known for his ruthless, cold-hearted nature. In Yucheng, he could get away with anything. There were countless rumors about him, but no one knew that since he was young, he had given the last tender part of his heart to the moonlight that had shone upon him. … When they meet again after years apart, the little g 1.4kReads9.0Score14614d adds

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    The second male lead in this book is a doctor, and the second female lead is a top student in the music department. The second male lead appears to be a little tyrant but is actually a pure and innocent puppy. The second female lead appears to be a pure and innocent jasmine flower but is actually a hot and spicy rose. The second male lead originally liked another scheming female supporting character, but he's always been a virgin! He fell for the second female lead first; she's incredibly beautiful and alluring.

20. 20 予 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 Xing Yanyan行烟烟Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.8kReads9.3Score21214d adds

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    Ying Jiayang and Shen Yuzhang: The girl is a princess who fell in love with the boy in their youth. Later, the boy separated from the princess for the sake of national righteousness. The boy's wish is to "restore the lost territories and strive for peace." It's super good, and I really like the female supporting character's personality. "My mother said that my father's heart is for the mountains and rivers. He guards the world of the Ying family on the frontier, and I am also part of that world. So I am different from others, because I have never had a father by my side since I was a child."

21. 21 把 After Training My Brothers to Heel, He Gradually Became Obsessed 把哥哥兄弟训成狗后，他逐渐痴迷 Loves Green Pears爱吃青梨子Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted The ratings just opened, so they'll rise later. A cunning, scheming young master from the capital X A beautiful, innocent little princess from Hong Kong [Sweet Romance + Love Rival Drama + Rekindled Romance + Winning Her Back + Some Ensemble Cast] Zhou Yujian, a refined young gentleman back from studying in the United States, has a face that's nothing short of perfect. His family is influential, and women chasing him could form a line stretching from the United States to the capital. Yet for fiv 8.9kReads8.0Score73414d adds

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    The secondary couple is a third-generation rich kid from a prominent Beijing social circle (the male lead's brother) and a young lady from the same circle (the female lead's sister), Jin Jianhe and Wen Zhenni. He was a backup option and a mistress for love; when his wife slapped him for a rival, he could only suffer in silence. When his wife publicly announced her rival, he could only burn himself with a cigarette, thinking, "This is better than heartbreak." Three days after his brother's death, his wife married someone else, and he suffered a mental breakdown, attempting suicide by overdosing on pills: "Zhenni, you really left me no way out." Two years later, his wife divorced him, and she invited him to a hotel, saying, "If you don't come, I'll go find a male model." He had no choice but to obey, and after sleeping with her, he took her to get married.

22. 22 她 After She Died, Lord Bo Knelt Before Her Tombstone and Cried Like a Dog 她死后，薄爷跪在墓碑前哭成狗 Lu Jinye陆尽野Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Six years ago Qiao Yu was a pampered, spoiled heiress who had never lifted a finger around the house. Bo Hanshi was a poor, lonely, and aloof scholar from a humble family, wearing a cheap white shirt. Six years later Qiao Yu is a single mother struggling to make ends meet, humble and alone. Bo Hanshi is a distinguished figure on the Forbes list of the world's richest people, elegant and peerless. When they meet again, his eyes bloodshot, he presses close to her ear and says bitterly, “Qiao Yu, I 29.1kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds

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    The main couple reconciles after a breakup, while the side couple experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" scenario. Lu Zhilu is a playboy in the capital, while Nan Chu is a fallen heiress. Nan Chu later runs away pregnant, leading to a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

23. 23 奔 Racing Toward a Summer with You 奔赴有你的盛夏 Eating Sunflower吃吃葵Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Secret love becomes reality | rekindled love | living under the same roof | both virgins | sweet pampering | winning her back] Cen Nian came to Jiang City to study with financial support from the Jin family. Jin Siyang was uninhibited and easygoing, with an innate pride and aloofness deep in his bones. Born into privilege and blessed with striking looks, he seemed favored by heaven. From the very first day Cen Nian moved into his home, she knew Jin Siyang disliked her. He deliberately kept his 14.2kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    Zhu Zhiyao x Qin Yanzhou's story interweaves main plot with extra chapters. The second female lead is a media student and a CCTV host. I forgot who the second male lead is, but he's quite impressive. The second female lead was redeemed by the second male lead in middle school, so she's always had a crush on him. They both get into the same top high school and become classmates. Later, because of the main characters, they gradually interact. The second male lead is a carefree, happy-go-lucky guy, but in college, he transforms into a pure-hearted puppy whenever he sees the second female lead. In college, he realizes his feelings and confesses to her, causing a funny incident. After they start dating, he posts about the second female lead on his social media every day, saying he has a goddess girlfriend. He's incredibly doting! However, the story is quite complex, so I suggest reading about the main characters as well, because there's no female rivalry in this book, and every female lead is wonderful. ^O^

24. 24 万 A Thousandfold Lucky 万分幸运 All My Love Goes to Little Tomatoes偏爱只给小番茄Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted Her older brother is a regular at the red-light district but refuses to marry, so Miss Lin has no choice but to step up and continue the family line for her short-handed clan. Who could have guessed her mother would arrange an adult marriage for her, forcing her to wed that stone-faced man from the Shen family??? As if she’d ever agree! So she decisively started going on blind dates, taking on the whole city!!! 409Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I really liked the second female lead, Shen Yin, in the first book. The second book featured two couples, and I preferred the pairing of Shen Heyue and Xu Chaoyu (spoiled rich girl vs. Optimistic rich kid). I highly recommend the third book, featuring Pei Miaoxing and Fu Yu! It's incredibly good! The author even wrote a bonus chapter.

25. 25 和 After My Best Friend and I Transmigrated as Villainesses 和闺蜜穿成恶毒女配后 Little Millet of Nanyuan南苑小米Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Optimistic slacker vs. aloof top student Spoiled heiress vs. arrogant rich second-generation heir Warning: The romance develops slowly. They don't fall for each other right away. There is a mix of sweet and angsty moments, and the story starts at school before moving to the city. There's a tiny bit of suspense, so please read to the endヽ(*´з`*)ﾉ Song Jianli and her best friend Shen Heyue get into a car accident on their way to a concert and unexpectedly transmigrate into a Mary Sue novel called 523Reads8.5Score10314d adds
26. 26 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 5.2kReads9.2Score57914d adds

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    This one's amazing! The second female lead is a super handsome general, and the second male lead is the female lead's second brother—a hilarious guy. They're a pair of bickering lovers, super good-looking, but with a little bit of angst. I'm currently frantically searching for books with this kind of second female and male lead theme. If you've found any, please recommend them to me! [Crying][crying][crying]

27. 27 没 No One Loves Me? I'll Pamper You Like a Princess! 没人疼？我来宠成公主！ All My Love Goes to Little Tomatoes偏爱只给小番茄Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted “Second Brother, Second Brother...” Shen Yin called out in broken sobs, her face streaked with tears. “Stay with me, please...” “Don't be scared. Second Brother is here, and he'll always protect you, Yin Yin...” “Will Second Brother always protect me?” “Of course. Yin Yin is Second Brother's little princess.” “What if I'm a bad princess?” “Then Second Brother will be the Black Knight.” This is a prequel to A Thousand Blessings. A few readers wanted to know what happened before, so the autho 285Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Side couple! Arrogant young master x gentle little princess [kiss] The main characters in the second book are the same as the side couple in the first book!

28. 28 非 Neither Moon nor Me 非月非我 Water Primrose水芫花Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (Everyone suffers in love + possessive, emotionally needy male lead + clear-eyed, resilient female lead) The grudges and tangled relationships of the previous generation ensnare this generation in heartbreaking turmoil. He plotted for a long time, then took her by force. She observed propriety and had no choice but to marry him because she was pregnant. Raised in a loveless, dark home, he longed to know what it felt like to be loved. He drew her into the abyss, thinking of her as his salvation. 7.7kReads6.2Score27614d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. The main couple has a deeply tragic love story, and the second leads also suffer greatly. It's perfect for those who love supporting characters. The second female lead and the second male lead have a complete and independent romantic storyline. The second male lead is a bit of a lunatic; initially, the second female lead is love-struck and likes him, but he ignores her. Later, when he's about to lose her, he starts to forcefully take her away, acting like a crazy, obsessive, and possessive maniac. In short, the second female lead's life, being forcibly taken by the second male lead, is quite tragic. It's really good. Highly recommended!

29. 29 潮 Tides: A Mature Couple’s Flirtation, You Are Mine to Command 潮汐（熟男熟女互撩之你是我的掌中物） Kitty Meow小花喵Anime Fanfiction185k WordsCompleted The sweet and gentle web-novel writer “Little Bunny” and the suave, sophisticated elite “Giraffe”: a city romance between a wolf and a rabbit, where each has met their match. [City romance + mature adults flirting with each other + a “player” relentlessly pursuing her + a playboy and a heartbreaker settling down for love + mutual healing] A misunderstanding drives Nina and Mu Zhou, who have only recently met, to part on bad terms. They think it was just a fleeting affair, but then realize they’ 193Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    🌼①Side Couple: Meng Jingshu (female lead's cousin) x Zhang Xiao. A sickly, delicate beauty and a dark-skinned, rough, and loyal man. The second female lead is sickly by nature and has a beloved white moonlight, but he chooses an arranged marriage, leaving her heartbroken. The loyal second male lead stays by her side and successfully wins her heart.

30. 30 娇 Sickly Sweet 娇病 Northern Carp北鲤Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Rose & Mad Dog] [Reborn + redemption + school life + happy ending] Given another chance at life, Ming Chan only wants to lead him out of the abyss, one step at a time. But after she pours everything into saving the gloomy boy and tries to leave, he traps her and turns the tables on her. The wronged boy rests his head against her neck, his eyes red-rimmed and his voice sensitive and fragile. “Now that you've gotten me hooked, who are you trying to hand me off to?” I raised a mad dog. In public, 778Reads9.2Score11414d adds
31. 31 入 Ripe by Nightfall 入夜熟透 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance642k WordsCompleted Fox who steals hearts & suited tough guy | Mature leads | The groveling-after-losing-her kind of romance | Happy ending After the Ning family falls, Ning Wu is cast aside by her husband's family. Her husband cheats, her mother-in-law wants her dead, and everyone says they pity her. The powerful family she'd relied on is gone, so they expect her to meet a miserable end. Ning Wu thinks, “When one old tree falls, a new one takes root.” And this new tree is sturdier and thicker, too. Better yet, his 4.4kReads8.2Score38414d adds

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    The second female and male leads are Tu Yingying and Jiang Yichen. It's super good, my favorite couple.

32. 32 说 Weren't You Supposed to Be a Cool Beauty? Why Do You Blush Whenever I Tease You? 说好的清冷美人，怎么一逗就脸红 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads577k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance with two male leads, both each other’s only partners; a dirty-talking, devoted top and a cool, beautiful bottom; reborn pursuit of his wife + showbiz + ridiculous comedy + everyone’s favorite + healing + intense push and pull + face-slapping feel-good story + mostly everyday life, and once you get through the first chapter, it’s sweet romance] After his beloved dies, Young Master Zhou is consumed by despair. By a twist of fate, he is reborn and wastes no time setting out to w 62kReads9.6Score9.9k14d adds

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    Tan Yan is willing to be used by his wife, but also willing to protect her. They redeem each other.

33. 33 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds
34. 34 卿 To My Beloved 卿予嘉人 Lady Thirteen十三娘娘Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [A loveless young tycoon vs. a clear-eyed princess of the capital] Sweet romance, happy ending, first love, mutual devotion, artist In Ji Shaoqing and Lin Ruojia’s relationship, Lin Ruojia was always the one to make the first move. She was the one who fell for him first, loving him quietly for fifteen years; she was the one who kissed him first, leaving him completely flustered; and she was also the one who told him, the day before they were supposed to get their marriage license, “Let’s break u 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chu Ling and Qin Yumo are really captivating, and they're updating now.

35. 35 强 A Forced Marriage: Mo Shao's New Wife 强婚：莫少的新妻 Yangguang Li阳光浬Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Nanqiao successfully married Mo Beicheng. After the wedding, they treated each other with icy politeness. He loathed her and couldn’t stand her. He stayed out all night, yet whenever someone bullied her, he shielded her behind him. “Shen Nanqiao, are you sick in the head? I gave you the title of Third Madam of the Mo family so you could wear it while letting every lowlife out there bully you?” Until the truth came to light... With bloodshot eyes, Mo Beicheng pinned her against the balcony r 1.4kReads8.7Score10814d adds

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    Shi Sheng and Ji Yunan

36. 36 蓄 Long-Planned, Impossible to Escape 蓄谋已久，插翅难逃 Sweet Mangosteen甜山竹Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [The seemingly gentle but secretly unhinged top-tier star x the gorgeous, no-nonsense top makeup artist] [Long-planned scheme + Dating show + Coercion + Both inexperienced in love + Sweet romance] Everyone knows that top-tier star Fu Shili is gentle, refined, and always proper. He's like the moon in the sky, too sacred to defile, and revered like a god. Su Qingke thought so too. Until one day, she caught him punching the man who'd tried to take advantage of her, over and over with brutal fury. O 10.3kReads9.3Score79014d adds

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    Fu Zhiming and Jing Cheng both have yandere tendencies. The story begins with the female lead forcefully pursuing the male lead, but after one seduction, Jing Cheng transforms from a rational and reserved individual into a crazed and obsessive one. After returning to China, a chase ensues. [Note][Note]

37. 37 饮 Drinking, Dreaming, and Revelry 饮酒梦醉欢 Second Uncle二舅爷Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted “I married him to repay a debt, but I didn’t fall in love with him for that.” Love after marriage / Xu Zuihuan / Jiang Zhengning The eldest son of the Jiang family, with a mysterious background and an illustrious family. Their lives follow completely different paths, and by all appearances, Xu Zuihuan should have no connection to him. They meet once, then eight years pass. A call from an unfamiliar number, a simple “Let’s get married,” and Xu Zuihuan calmly replies, “Okay.” How much does she o 11.4kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    The secondary couple has a tragic ending; the second male lead's love is impure, harboring hidden malice. The female supporting character suffers from severe depression and struggles to save herself.

38. 38 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate Together and Turn the Palace Upside Down 闺蜜双穿之掀翻皇宫 A Song of Praise一曲颂歌Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Best friends transmigrate together + both chaste + sweet romance + fun and lively + dual protagonists + multiple couples] [Arrogant Emperor VS laid-back Empress] [Cool and aloof Imperial Preceptor VS fiery-tempered Noble Consort] Reborn in different places, they wake up to find themselves playing completely different roles. Liang Jia encounters an unreliable System: “Reborn? When did I die?” The System encounters the unreliable Ning Yuan: “What? I'm the wicked supporting female character? No wa 818Reads—Score10814d adds

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    The second male and female leads are portrayed as the Imperial Advisor and the Imperial Concubine, hehe [laughs][laughs][laughs]

39. 39 致 A Deadly Temptation: She Sets the World Ablaze in President Shen's Arms 致命招惹：她在沈总怀里肆意纵火 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print publication rights acquired] The Xu family of Nancheng went bankrupt, and overnight, Xu Fuxi lost everything. Survival wasn’t easy. This pampered rose needed a gardener to care for her. Everyone said Shen Tinglan was the undisputed king of Nancheng’s business world, a deeply calculating man no one dared to cross lightly. Rumor had it he was set to marry the Song family’s daughter. Instead, photos of him kissing rising star Xu Fuxi in his car shot to the top of the trending list. Reporters 11.1kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    Fang Qingru once had a crush on Luo Senyu but was rejected. Later, he was framed by his current girlfriend and half-brother, resulting in a leg disability. At this time, she stepped forward to take care of him and married him. She cared for him diligently, helping him with things like bathing. He gradually fell in love with her and went abroad for treatment. During this time, a misunderstanding arose because he was seeking revenge on his ex. They decided to divorce, but he realized his true feelings, and they eventually got back together. (Around chapter 390, I felt it was a bit angsty, but still good.)

40. 40 夜 Neon Night Hunt: The Elite Heirs Soar Across the Sky 夜狩霓虹，豪门天团龙凤跃天穹 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance759k WordsCompleted The Forbidden CEO Falls: My Deep Love for Ji Yanzhi [Two powerful leads + secret identities + everyone’s favorite + wealthy families + domineering CEO + multiple couples + ...] Shanghai is in an uproar! Ji Yanzhi, the abstinent CEO of a wealthy family, treats Lu Wanning, the Lu family heiress, like royalty! She’s a dazzling heiress with a trove of secret identities, never afraid to show her sharp edge; He’s a powerful CEO who holds the reins of the business world and has countless cards up his s 428Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The name is a bit corny, but there are tons of couples in it, several pairs, and the romance is amazing! I swear on my life, if you don't like it, I'll kick your head around like a ball! [Laughing emoji]

41. 41 禁 My Abstinent Husband Drops His Mask and Kisses Me to Tears Every Day 禁欲老公撕下伪装，天天把我亲哭 Narrow Alley陋巷Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted Original title: My Abstinent Husband Drops His Act and Kisses Me Until I Cry Every Day [Marriage Before Love + Age Gap + Both Leads Are Pure + Sweet Romance + Healing + He Planned It All Along] [A Lively, Adorable, Healing Little Beauty vs. A Wild, Unhinged, Brooding Big Shot from the Capital] Shen Xingli is the little princess of the wealthy Shen family in the capital. The craziest thing she ever did was find herself a male escort on the very night her scumbag boyfriend betrayed her. The next m 19.7kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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    May Qi An and Sang Yu rest in peace!

42. 42 玫 Rose-Colored Desire 玫瑰欲色 Ten Miles of Endless Roads十里漫漫Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Beijing Socialite + Hong Kong Tycoon] [Two Powerful CEOs + Carefree Playboy + Love Grows Over Time + A Tense Push and Pull] [Clear-Eyed Rose vs. Love-Struck CEO] [Both Have a Colorful Past on the Surface + Grown-Up Games] * Zhu Man and Gu Xi crossed paths amid the lights and glamour, swept up in a dizzying romance. * She had been captivated by his devilishly handsome face and roguish charm. His bold, uninhibited nature had brought her plenty of pleasure. He was Hong Kong’s most notorious playbo 11.4kReads9.2Score1k14d adds

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    These two books are exactly to my taste.

43. 43 二 Flirting Again: The CEO Has Plenty of Ways to Spoil His Wife 二度撩情，总裁宠妻招式多 Wine Child Leisurely酒子悠悠Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Lu Jin was a little-known actress, innocently dragged into a scandal. Qi Mo: “Lu Jin, do you not even know how to respect yourself anymore?” Her ex-boyfriend, who was drowning in scandals, was asking her what it meant to respect herself? Ha! While everyone around her looked at her coldly, waiting to see her make a fool of herself, she was taken away by the most aloof and elegant man in Mancheng. At his word, every major entertainment outlet began singing her praises. Only after getting close to 216Reads6.5Score—14d adds
44. 44 青 Childhood Friend Conquest Handbook 青梅攻略手册 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [College Romance + Devoted Childhood-Friend Hero × Spoiled Childhood-Friend Heroine] Since they were children, Sheng Xunian has been Jiang Yinuan’s loyal little follower. Though he seems gentle on the surface, he always does whatever she says. That is, until they get to college and end up dying of embarrassment at the police station over an uncensored Japanese video. Jiang Yinuan: Oh? This guy looks harmless, but he’s been hiding a naughty side? Sheng Xunian: I acted sweet to win over your paren 1.1kReads6.4Score10114d adds

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    The secondary couple is the male and female leads' roommates [shy][shy]. They met in Chapter 4: the adorable, food-loving Lin Keke and the enthusiastic Xie Zeyan. The guy falls in love at first sight and dotes on the girl, bringing her all sorts of delicious food. Their relationship progresses even faster than the main couple's, and they're together by Chapter 36. There's also an extra chapter (Chapter 150), which starts with a trip on the hotel. The two are learning something new, and the guy even teases the girl, "Have you learned it? If you have, we'll start now."

45. 45 零 A No-Risk Marriage Pact 零风险婚约 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Scheming fox of a man × playful drama queen] [Secret marriage + happy ending + lighthearted comedy + reunion after years apart] Everyone knows Lin Nianqing is famous for being sharp-tongued and devious. Take new hire Leng Xixi, who had barely started when she accepted a bouquet from a business partner and was called into the office. She “cried” over a whole desk’s worth of tissues. Who knew what was going on behind the locked door and closed blinds? The man was mad with jealousy, ho 1.1kReads6.1Score—14d adds

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    The younger, wolfish investor Xiao Zhengyan and the bright, sassy lawyer Lin Siqing are the male lead's brother and sister, former lovers, but they still do what they should. [Cool][cool]

46. 46 娇 A Delicate Beauty 娇娇美人 Jin'an M今安MAncient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Powerful man humbles himself + shared rule under two regents + pure historical romance + forceful possession + neither lead is faithful + devoted, sweet romance + age gap + no angst] P.S. The male lead is not faithful, and the female lead becomes unfaithful later (she takes male lovers). None of the characters in this story are purely good! She was once a young woman with a betrothed, waiting only for an auspicious day to marry her childhood sweetheart. An imperial decree shattered everything. 682Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must-read! The second male and female leads are very well-developed, with elements of ruler and subject, mother and child, love, power, and the people. Seriously, I highly recommend it; it's outstanding.

47. 47 和 After Breaking Up With My Ex, My Boss Started Pursuing Me Relentlessly 和前男友分手后，被老板猛追 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Qi Qing, a fresh graduate just out of college, had only just arrived in W City when she met her handsome neighbor next door on her very first night. Hoping to be neighborly, Qi Qing greeted him warmly. “Hello!” The man didn’t say a word. He simply stared at her with an intensely predatory look. The next time she ran into him, she was having a fight with her boyfriend and was on the verge of a breakup. In a fit of anger, she chased after him and shamelessly asked, “Sir, can I buy you a drink?” Th 253Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 热 He's This Passionate, and You Call Him Cold and Childless? 热情成这样，你管他叫清冷绝嗣？ Coix Seed薏米Modern Romance2.8M WordsOngoing [A well-behaved bride in a stand-in marriage, the real heiress X An older man who falls hard and dotes on his wife] When Su An'an was little, her father cheated and took a mistress. After the mistress showed up at their door, her mother died and her sister fell into a coma. For her sister's sake, she had no choice but to stay with the Su family. When she grew up, even the only man who had ever cared for her, her fiancé, became her sister's. Then they made her, a mere nineteen years old, marry th 649Reads—Score10114d adds

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    This book has so many great side couples, and their stories are incredibly well-written. Please leave your comments below. It's definitely one of my favorite novels; it gets better and better as you read on.

49. 49 栗 Chestnut Kiss 栗吻 Song Wan松挽Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted ·Completed. Also known as The Person I Have a Crush On, Your Heart Is All Aflutter [Steady, determined suitor and rising star in tech innovation VS warm, radiant fashion designer] [Mutual secret crushes + emotional purity + extra sweet + healing + slow-burn love] [One hundred percent sweetness] [Secondary couple: marriage before love] At a class reunion, she sees her high school crush again. Jiang Nianyi and Lin Huaiyu are both thrown off balance. This time, he has come specifically for her. 1.4kReads—Score20814d adds

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    This side couple is incredibly popular! Everyone in the book community is begging for them. The second female lead (Song Shiyue) and the second male lead (Xu Munian) are a classic example of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love! Xu Munian remembers Song Shiyue's face after a brief encounter at an antique shop. Later, at an awards ceremony Song Shiyue attends, she mistakenly enters the wrong dressing room. Then, he proposes a marriage of convenience, and they gradually fall for each other! In short, it's incredibly sweet!!!

50. 50 咬 A Bite of Sugar 咬一口糖 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Cold, aloof bad boy × sweet, well-behaved girl. Secret crush comes true, reformed playboy, sweet romance. Shen Queyan of Jiang University was notorious for his womanizing ways. Everyone was betting on who could tame him. Then one day, a sweet, obedient girl appeared at his side, and he doted on her without question. Some said she was the younger sister of Shen Queyan's closest friend. Xu Tang had been secretly in love with her brother's friend for a long time. It w 38kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds

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    Shen Queyan is a free spirit, known to everyone at Jiang University. Everyone hopes the prodigal son will be tamed, until a sweet and gentle girl appears. She even befriends a younger sister, yet she receives Shen's exclusive affection. Their secret love eventually blossoms into marriage, and this sweet, SC (sex) romance unfolds, witnessing the prodigal son's return and boundless love.

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