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1. 201 云 Love at the Edge of the Clouds 云边的爱情 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance13k WordsCompleted Love Beyond the Clouds 43Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 202 非 It's You or No One, Even If I Have to Fight the Whole World! 非你不可，就算与全世界为敌！ Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance11k WordsCompleted You’re the Only One for Me, Even If It Means Defying the Whole World! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 203 消 The Missing Sister 消失的姐姐 Clever Cat King聪明的猫King9k WordsCompleted The Missing Sister 53Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 204 拯 Rescuing Your Desert: I'm Your Guardian of the Galaxy 拯救你的荒漠：我是你的银河卫士 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance9k WordsCompleted Saving Your Desert: I Am Your Galactic Guardian 14Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 我 I Wish You Would Mend My Whole World 我多想你为我的全世界缝缝补补 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance112k WordsCompleted He grew up in a completely free and open-minded family. Though his family was fabulously wealthy, he instinctively kept his distance from the glittering world. He wanted to find someone and build a life unlike his parents': simple and passionate. She was adorable and mysterious. He thought she was like a heroine from a martial arts tale. She told him, “The moment we met, my soul hugged you and said, ‘Please don't date anyone else.’” He told her, “Let's get married first, then fall in love.” What 35Reads8.1Score—14d adds
6. 206 动 Mending Bones, Restoring Love 动骨恢情 Chu Linmu楚林木Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Face-slapping + scumbag takedown + a little angst with sweetness + humor + souls swapped between a man and a woman + down-to-earth and relatable + ordinary people with great wisdom + wealthy families + workplace business battles + youthful, sweet romance. Impossible to put down!] The years pass peacefully. Everyone has a first love in their heart, but not everyone can have a Jiang Miao Jie in theirs! In her previous life, Lin Muzi was robbed of her destined match, missed out on her dream guy, f 132Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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   A tragic love story with a deep but shallow fate.

7. 207 樊 Dawn Within the Cage 樊笼内的破晓 Old Qinggan老青柑Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Some people are born trapped in a cage. Invisible barriers, woven from the soil of one’s upbringing, the path laid out in advance, the constraints of one’s surroundings, the cocoon of one’s perceptions, and the shackles of morality, build a cold, solid cage that holds her captive. She is raised within it, as if this were all life could ever be. If she does not awaken, if she does not save herself, the ending is clear: the cage will silently devour her, and she will vanish in a slow death. Yet de 3Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   I recommend some angst-filled novels, they're really good.

8. 208 我 I Can't Speak 我不会说话 Yi Muzhenzhen乙木蓁蓁Urban68k WordsOngoing Have you ever wondered: Why would a clean bedroom suddenly fill with flies? Why do you suddenly shiver while walking down the road? Why does a half-hour drive through the mountains take you two hours? Do ghosts and monsters really exist? If they do, where would the gods be? How can a disabled boy survive in this harsh world? If you had a special ability, what would you want it to be? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book has a great grasp of emotions; it starts to get interesting from chapter seven onwards. The second book, a tragedy of superpowers. The third book, needless to say.

9. 209 全 I’m the Only One in the World Without Powers 全世界只有我没有异能 Do Not Speak of Immortality莫道长生Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives, and after destruction comes new life. Everyone gains special abilities, while Li Chang'an, who has none, lives like a beast. Some teach him to be kind to others; others teach him to fight his way to a better world. Little by little, he comes to believe that there is light even in the darkness. Though the road is hard, he still wants to become one of the strongest, standing at the very top. But one day, the light vanishes before his eyes. 5kReads9.4Score79914d adds
10. 210 腹 The Cold-Hearted Wife of the Scheming Young Master Feng 腹黑风少的冷情妻 Guest from Fanghu方壶客Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted “Well? Have they taken out the kidney? How is she?” Feng Cheng asked coldly. “Young Master Feng, the kidney transplant was a success, and Miss Ningmo is out of danger. But the young madam was pregnant, and she suffered massive bleeding during the surgery. We couldn’t save either her or the baby,” the doctor replied nervously. In an instant, Feng Cheng’s face turned deathly pale... 28Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Seventh, angst novels

11. 211 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
12. 212 你 If You Leave, I’ll Miss You Most 你若离去最相思 A Strong Wind Late in the Day晚来风急Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Years later, the people of Yucheng still treated that scandalous tale of the wealthy as a favorite topic of idle conversation. A shrewd woman from the streets had clawed her way to the top and become the pampered wife of a ridiculously rich man. She was addicted to gambling and had once racked up ten million in gambling debts. She was vulgar and flashy, a notorious social butterfly. And yet Gu Hansheng still doted on her. Until this wicked woman of the century dug her own grave and caused th 1.6kReads8.9Score14614d adds
13. 213 小 Even a Lowly Son-in-Law Can Throw His Weight Around 小小赘婿也猖狂 A Heart Dancing in the Wind随风飘舞的心Historical310k WordsCompleted Ye Fan transmigrates. Other people transmigrate with a System or end up in an imperial household as a prince or heir. But poor Ye Fan transmigrates into a farming family and becomes a live-in son-in-law. His wife, Liu Ruyan, has someone else in her heart and has no affection for Ye Fan at all. She is determined to get rid of him so she can be with the man she loves. Ye Fan refuses to believe that, as someone who transmigrated, he can’t carve out a place for himself in this era with the knowledge 326Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ye Chen never expected his wife to get out of a BMW and become intimate with its owner. He realized that the wife he had always loved was cheating on him. He started by divorcing her, then rose to power, making his cheating wife unattainable.

14. 214 幸 Happiness Is Just Out of Reach 幸福触手不可及 Hua Muzhi花慕之Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted Three years of marriage couldn’t compete with one month after his first love came back... It wasn’t until Qiao Ran was forcibly dragged onto the operating table that she realized she didn’t even measure up to one of his first love’s fingers in his heart... When a man doesn’t love you, even your breathing is wrong, let alone clinging to him. She knew she had made a terrible mistake... But only when she raised the knife in her hand and plunged it into her own chest did he realize who he truly love 63Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Short, angst-filled stories, worth reading!

15. 215 云 The Clouds Could Never Match Your Love 云端不及你情深 Hua Muzhi花慕之Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted Yun Duan always believed the man she loved was a peerless hero, and that one day he would come to marry her, clad in golden armor and riding on auspicious clouds of every color. But it wasn't until he personally sent her to prison for another woman that she realized how foolish she'd been! He said she had set a fire that killed the woman he loved. He refused to listen to a single word of explanation... She endured every humiliation and fought to stay strong, all to prove her innocence! Only when 19Reads5.3Score—14d adds
16. 216 在 I’ll Keep Loving You in Another World 在另一个世界继续爱你 Love Beneath the Cold Moon冷月之恋Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted I'll keep loving you in another world 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A heart-wrenching love story, so heartbreaking, it'll break your heart.

17. 217 与 The Most Beautiful Moment Was When I First Met You 与君初见时最美 Love Beneath the Cold Moon冷月之恋Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted The most beautiful moment was when I first met you. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 回 Memories Flow Like a River 回忆逆流成河 Love Beneath the Cold Moon冷月之恋Modern Romance14k WordsCompleted Memories flow backward like a river. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 219 一 A Moment of Splendor, a Moment of Ashes 一念繁华一念灰 Su Xiaoshi苏小时Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, he was a favored son of heaven, while she was an utterly ordinary girl. The two should never have crossed paths, but his stubbornness ruined her life. After seven years in prison, he became the person she hated most. She would spend the rest of her life making him regret it! 176Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The second book was good; the male protagonist died at the end.

20. 220 匪 The Bandit’s Darling 匪宠 Shuang Ying双映Modern Romance60k WordsCompleted Third Master’s wine, Third Master’s gun, Third Master’s fists and feet conquering the world, and his most beloved little sweetheart. In all his life, Third Master cried for only one person. After she was gone, time passed so slowly. At last, Li Mucheng came to understand: fingers are too short, mountains too high, and the waters too far. The people you miss in this life are gone from your reach forever. 9Reads8.7Score—14d adds
21. 221 情 Love to the Bone: The CEO’s Wife Is a Little Sweet 情深入骨：总裁夫人有点甜 Shen Moyan沈默妍Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted From the moment she first saw Lu Xiujin at the age of five, Song Yan loved running after him. Twenty years later, all she had to show for it was his cold indifference. She lost her younger brother and the child she carried for seven months. In a carefully staged kidnapping, with flames soaring and smoke billowing, she watched helplessly as the husband she loved most carried another woman away. Lu Xiujin, if there is another life, I don’t want to meet you again. 232Reads8.1Score10014d adds
22. 222 蚀 Love Imprisoned to the Bone 蚀骨囚宠 Fo Jiu佛九Modern Romance46k WordsCompleted He used love and hate to drive her mad, yet still refused to let her go. She died smiling before his eyes, leaving him with the deepest sorrow imaginable. 87Reads8.1Score—14d adds
23. 223 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If *Bone-Deep Love* is the floor of tragic romance novels, then *Butterfly Enters the Dust* is the ceiling of Republican-era tragic love stories. You've read *Bone-Deep Love*, so you think you can handle tragic romance novels. But let me tell you—there's a kind of tragedy that isn't the physical pain of having your kidneys and heart ripped out, but rather the pain of loving each other, yet never loving each other at the same time. They're always missing each other: when she hates him, he loves her; when she falls in love with him, she's no longer qualified to say "I love you." If you're used to the domineering CEO tragic romance of *Bone-Deep Love*, you might want to check out this work, hailed by countless readers as the "ceiling of Republican-era tragic romance novels"—*Butterfly Enters the Dust*. Here, there's no domineering CEO who forces his way in, only a man so honest it's almost nauseating. He'll be the first to rush forward to protect her after she's been slapped, crouching down to gently stroke her swollen cheek with trembling fingers, his eyes red and his voice hoarse as he asks, "Does it hurt?"—At that moment, she's thrown into disarray, and you, the reader, will feel a sharp jolt in your heart. There's no satisfying "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" thrill here. The male protagonist searches for the female protagonist for a full ten years, his black hair turning white, carrying a worn-out leather bag, a dozen silver butterfly hairpins, and a yellowed photograph of her, traversing countless mountains and rivers. Ten years later, they meet again on a long street. She stands in the wind, dressed in a cold and elegant kimono, and speaks to him in broken Japanese: "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." He looks at her, his heart shattering into a thousand pieces, unaware that after turning the corner, she leans against a wall, covers her mouth, and weeps silently. It's not artificially sweetened, nor does it have the golden finger of a fast-food fantasy. It's a cup of bitter tea that needs to be savored slowly—slightly astringent at first, then bittersweet, and finally tinged with regret. From a noble lady to a young wife in the Zhang family, from a prisoner in a secluded mansion to a courtesan, from a Japanese spy to a soul who takes a bullet for someone else, Lin Die'er changed identities six times in her life, had three names, but only one name belonged to her until her death. Flowers may bloom again, but love is destined never to be mended. Human romance cannot wait for a lasting union; like a butterfly returning to dust, there is no hope of reunion. If you crave deeply moving love and profound regret, this book is enough to place you at the pinnacle of heart-wrenching romances from the Republican era.

24. 224 听 The Wind Whispers, and I Confess My Love to You 听风在呢喃，我向你告白 Wang Chuan望川Modern Romance495k WordsCompleted He spent half her life pursuing her, yet never once admitted he loved her. She dreamed of escaping him, only to realize later that the sweetest title in the world was Mrs. Ji. No one believed she had once been his sleeping pill, or that he had been the man beside her every night. He’s a foul-mouthed gambler with a heart full of love; she’s a prickly woman who keeps her love buried deep. Childhood sweethearts who grew up together, they gamble for love and love through their hatred. It’s a story o 394Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    My favorite is the fourth book.

25. 225 十 Ten Years, One Song of Begonia Sorrow 十年一曲海棠恨 Zhang Dabing张大饼Modern Romance47k WordsCompleted All who love each other must part; nothing in this world lasts forever... Si Chen, my father killed your entire Jin family, and you wiped out my entire Qin family. So I took your two children and the person you loved most. Now we're even. It's settled! 3Reads5.6Score—14d adds
26. 226 盛 Young Master Sheng’s Sweet Little Star Wife 盛少的影后小甜妻 Nan Yao Bei Xia南瑶北夏Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted When a scandal about Ji Manxi, known as Philadelphia's national temptress, broke, a reporter chased her down for an interview. “We hear the child you're carrying is illegitimate. Is that true?” She smiled faintly. “If Young Master Sheng's child is illegitimate, then what does that make you?” The crowd erupted. From then on, Ji Manxi became Young Master Sheng's precious darling, free to run wild and do as she pleased in Philadelphia. One moment, she'd set fire to the Sheng family's three-hundred- 111Reads8.4Score—14d adds
27. 227 凰 The Phoenix Rules the World: The Splendid Life of the Legitimate Princess 凰倾天下：盛世嫡妃 Soul-Snatching Moonlight月下销魂Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Beneath the red walls and golden-tiled ramparts, she was entangled with him, driven by the hatred of a conquered nation and the pain of losing her beloved… “Linglong, if you want revenge… you have no choice but to obey me!” He was the cruel, bloodthirsty tyrant of the Xicang Empire, yet his achievements were extraordinary, raising Xicang to become the most powerful nation on the continent. At a palace banquet, he conquered a desert region with his own hands just to delight a beauty and take her 144Reads8.6Score—14d adds
28. 228 背 The Follower Who Betrayed the Snake God 背叛蛇神的信徒 Peanut Lamb花生小羊Ancient Romance196k WordsCompleted The Wen clan of Huazhou excelled at chess and had worshipped the Snake God for generations. But the emperor's wife and daughter were mysteriously killed by a snake demon. The emperor decreed that all demons be exterminated. The Wen clan defied the decree and was wiped out. The clan's legitimate daughter escaped and swore revenge. With nowhere else to turn, she returned to Huazhou to beg the Snake God for help. The god was powerless to undo what had happened to the Wen clan. Devastated beyond mea 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Ancient-style tragic novels, which perfectly illustrate what it means to be heartbroken and devastated by tragedy.

29. 229 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    Tenth, angst novels

30. 230 你 You Are the Joy of My Youth 你是年少的欢喜 Yun Xing云星Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The Rong and Song families were old friends. The second young master of the Rong family and the third young lady of the Song family grew up together, sharing many long years. In kindergarten, someone stole Song Qian's candy. Rong Ting stood up for her and got pinned to the ground and beaten. In elementary school, someone dirtied the pretty dress Song Qian had just put on. Rong Ting sold his favorite toy to buy her a new one. In middle school, someone wrote Song Qian a love letter. When Rong Ting 1.5kReads8.1Score11514d adds
31. 231 快 Run! Her Flash Marriage Turned Abusive, So She Fled in the Night 快逃！闪婚被虐疯，她连夜跑路 Love of Yang Zi杨子之爱Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted “Who are you? What are you doing in my room?” A sudden shout rang in Liu Ya’er’s ear. Startled, she jolted awake. When she saw the strange man, her face turned pale with shock! She married him in a whirlwind wedding, yet no one knew that she ranked below even the maid. Every day, she waited on him and his ex-girlfriend, and he kept finding new ways to bully her! Six months later, he caught her after she ran away. “You think you can get away from me? Go on, try running again!” “Let go of me!” she 181Reads7.3Score—14d adds
32. 232 你 You Are My Constellation of Stars 你是我的万千星辰 Strawberry Pudding草莓布丁Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She had admired him for years, always hoping her devotion would earn her more in return. But in the end, she realized that love has nothing to do with how hard you try. He always thought she merely admired him, not that she loved him. By the time he realized the truth, she had already decided to walk away. Only then did he understand that, in his eyes, she had always been the brightest star. 59Reads7.4Score—14d adds
33. 233 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8k14d adds
34. 234 虐 After Driving His Wife Away, President Lu Regrets It Too Late 虐跑夫人后，陆总他追悔莫及 Ye Anran叶安然Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted He was the “Masked King of Hell,” disfigured as a child and forced to wear a mask. She was the eldest daughter in her family, sent by her biological father to live in the countryside and forgotten by everyone. After a childhood trauma, Lu Jinyan developed a violent temper. Rumors claimed that he killed without blinking, had a fearsome appearance, and was a brutal man. Not a single young heiress in Y Country dared to marry him. Gu Tingwan took her younger sister's place and married Lu Jinyan. He 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has both angst and sweetness, and is very good to watch.

35. 235 也 Once, We Pledged Our Lives to Each Other 也曾生死许 Ninth Master九爷Ancient Romance50k WordsCompleted He said, “Nan Huaiyue, I love you.” Yet he traded my life and our child’s for hers… 37Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Fourteenth, Abusive Novels

36. 236 我 I’ll Wait for You at the Finish Line, Loving Me 我在终点等你爱我 Mu Qiqi慕七七Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted During her three years in a psychiatric hospital, Lin Wan endured a living hell every day, reduced to something barely human. Every month, Ye Nanchen came to test whether she was truly insane. Then one day, while no one was watching, she leapt from the windowsill and found her final release. Later, everyone in Jiangcheng said Ye Nanchen had gone mad. His beloved wife was clearly dead, her body right in front of him, yet every day he came up with new ways to force her to appear. “Lin Wan hated me 535Reads5.5Score10214d adds
37. 237 相 A Shattered Longing 相思碎 Green Ink青墨Two Male Leads49k WordsCompleted One meeting, and they were fated to be entangled for life. Jiang Lingyu never imagined that the person he loved most would destroy everything he treasured with his own hands. “If you ever betray me, I'll make you wish you were dead!” His dignity, his body, and his shattered heart were trampled underfoot and ground into dust. He had obeyed, begged for mercy, and fought back... but in the end, he could only surrender to fate. Who can truly see through love and hate entwined? When all was settled a 704Reads8.6Score10114d adds
38. 238 辞 Ci Ci Like Dust 辞辞如尘 Ru Su如素Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted What I owe Cen Ci, I will repay with my whole life, even if I must humble myself to the dust... 98Reads8.2Score—14d adds
39. 239 少 After the Young Master Dies of Leukemia, Mr. Lu Loses His Mind 少爷白血病死后，陆总他疯了 March Fireworks烟花三月Two Male Leads184k WordsCompleted ♥ “Angst, substitute, and wealthy CEO” Lin Xi had never been lucky in this life. The only stroke of luck was meeting him, but in the end, even that luck wasn't his to keep. When they parted, he chose to let go of the past and move forward without looking back. In this life, no one loves me, no one saves me, and no one needs me. 1.2kReads8.6Score10514d adds
40. 240 渣 The Scumbag Can't Have Me, Quick Transmigration 渣男对我求而不得【快穿】 Shui Mu Qing水木青Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted After a car accident leaves her in a vegetative state, Lin Ruo is forced to bind herself to the Scumbag System and begins a masochistic quest to cling to the scumbag’s coattails. First World The scumbag emperor destroys her family and leaves her to die in a sea of flames in order to seize military power. After she dies, the emperor undergoes a dramatic change in personality and spends more than a decade consumed by regret. Lin Ruo rolls her eyes in disdain. [Scumbag Experience: 10%] Second World 5.2kReads9.1Score50414d adds
41. 241 明 Mingchuan Knows Xia 明川有知夏 Su Xing'an苏幸安Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted They first met on campus. Wen Xia was drawn to Li Zechuan’s handsome face, and shamelessly pursued him again and again. She said, “My hero has golden skin, ash-gray hair with a hint of green, monolid eyes, and a slight break in his eyebrow. He’s saved me twice, and I think I’m starting to like him.” Who knew her words would come true? He really did become the hero of this world When she met Li Zechuan again, she was drawn to his compassion and his secrets. In Hoh Xil, with a dog at his feet and 1.9kReads9.6Score67414d adds
42. 242 重 Restarting Life as a Tycoon 重启人生当富豪 Cloud Sea Chapter云海章Urban358k WordsCompleted He hurried home, bursting with excitement, only for a pleasant surprise to turn into a nightmare in an instant! His wife had betrayed him, and the child wasn’t his. For a time, he became a miserable, browbeaten cuckold who could only grin and bear it. After divorcing, he returned to his hometown to start a business. By a stroke of luck, one good thing after another came his way, along with plenty of romantic opportunities, and all sorts of stories unfolded. Later, he succeeded in animal husbandr 30Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    Extremely brutal, take it for free

43. 243 花 Flowers Before Dusk in Spring 花欲暮春 The Little Author in the Blanket被窝里的小作者Modern Romance115k WordsOngoing Ji Xiaoyue was born in a fishing village and endured a difficult life. On the eve of her divorce at thirty-five, she looks back on the stories of family, friendship, and love that shaped her, from the innocence of youth to her entry into the workplace. The novel depicts the many thought-provoking realities of modern society, exposing the selfish, dark, and ugly sides of human nature while also expressing a yearning for selflessness, positivity, and kindness. This is an original full-length novel 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Slowly angsty, the more you read, the more you'll want to cry! A masterpiece of romance novels from 25 years ago! The writing style is mature, revealing the essence of society and human nature from student life to the workplace. It's worth your quiet reading!

44. 244 我 My Utopian Girl 我的乌托邦女孩 Little Monk Zeze泽泽小和尚Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: My Utopian Girl [Workplace business rivalry + tearjerker + close to everyday life + everyday comedy] A love story between a penniless male protagonist and a stunning female CEO. What is love? It's the answer we've always been searching for. From fearing that his poverty would keep him from reaching her heart to transforming himself and holding her tight, what exactly did Xinyi go through... 173Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    This one is also very good, but heart-wrenching. Prepare some cigarettes while reading!

45. 245 爹 Daddy Is Domineering, Mommy Is Adored 爹地霸道，妈咪得宠着 North of the Yangtze River长江以北Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Formerly titled: After Tormenting Me, the CEO Turned into a Clingy Sweetheart] On Qixi Festival night, she experienced the wildest, most intoxicating night of her life. Afterward, a seed quietly took root in her womb. Eight months later, she went into premature labor on the street, making the local TV news. A mysterious man took away the baby she gave birth to. Rumor had it that Shang Beichen was the coldest, most ruthless rising star in the business world. Even a fairy would have to orbit arou 3.1kReads9.3Score57714d adds

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    These are all good.

46. 246 爱 Loving You, I Will Never Let You Down 爱你不负情深 March三月Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Gu Nuan is Lu Tingchen's mistress, kept on the side, but she's not like his other women. He found her by the roadside after a car accident. She has no memories at all, and aside from Lu Tingchen, she wants nothing else. But Lu Tingchen has only ever treated her as a cheap stand-in for the woman he truly loves. "Lu Tingchen, if I died, would you regret it?" "Then go die!" ... After losing her memory, Gu Nuan is kept at home like a fool, controlled by Lu Tingchen, who treats her as a substitute an 4.2kReads6.8Score31414d adds
47. 247 赠 A Lifetime of Deep Love, Given to You 赠你一世情深 Brother Tong桐哥Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted I have a secret I've kept in my heart: I've loved Gu Tingchen for nine whole years. When I was young, I used to follow him everywhere. As I grew older, I finally became his wife. But he gave me no love, not even a shred of tenderness. I tried to tempt him into a love affair with the promise of a divorce and the power of the Shi family, but he never wavered. He would never remember the anxious little girl who used to follow behind him so carefully. It wasn't until after our divorce that I saw the 911Reads8.8Score24614d adds
48. 248 三 Three Years Later, the CEO Goes Along with the Mistake 三年后，总裁将错就错 The Proud Cat傲娇的猫儿Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted Three days and three nights of torment weren’t enough. On their wedding night, he walks into the bridal chamber and destroys everything she once held dear. Mo Liancheng loathes Luo Shenshen to the core, all because of a woman who died. Three years after their separation, Master Mo returns. In the name of hatred, he weaves a carefully crafted web of love, only to get hopelessly trapped in it himself! Little does he know that he fell in love with Luo Shenshen three years ago... 2.2kReads8.4Score16214d adds
49. 249 总 CEO: My Wife Says She Wants to Protect Me 总裁：媳妇说她要保护我 Auntie Born in the Nineties姨妈九零后Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted A confident career woman vs. a sweet younger guy A May-December romance with a four-year age gap Song Yuye only approached Zheng Yanlang to complete a mission. She never expected the sweet young pup to be so easy to tease. One simple basic attack made him unleash his ultimate, complete with a Flash. The innocent young pup leaves Song Yuye utterly disarmed. She only meant to have a little fun, then dump him when she returned to China. But she never expected… 1Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    This book, with Song Yuye as the female lead and Zheng Yanlang as the male lead, titled "Dark Night and Clear Sky," sounds heart-wrenching just from the title.

50. 250 皇 The Prince's Darling Wife Is Obsessed with Solving Cases 皇子府的小娇妻她沉迷破案 That Seagull那只海鸥Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Brilliant coroner vs. handsome prince] She is the daughter of a constable and dreams of becoming a coroner. But one day, she is swept into a shocking case. Her parents disappear, her origins become a mystery, and she embarks on a perilous journey of revenge and investigation. He is a prince of the imperial family, accomplished in both letters and arms, and as noble as the moonlight. Yet rumors that he was born as the reincarnation of a water ghost have left him shunned. He never imagined that h —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Ancient Chinese Romance + Strong Female Lead + Strong Couple + Court Intrigue + Mystery + Crime Investigation] (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)👍 The female protagonist was originally the daughter of a constable and aspired to become a coroner. However, she was suddenly involved in a shocking case, her parents disappeared, and her background became a mystery. From then on, she embarked on a thrilling journey of revenge and investigation. The male protagonist is a prince of the imperial family, possessing both literary and martial talents, and a noble and upright character, yet he is often neglected due to rumors that he was born as a water ghost. He never imagined that a decision to clear the name of the wronged would change the course of his entire life. The two met in Jiangzhou. Amidst the treacherous winds and flashing swords, they used their meager strength to fight against the overwhelming dark forces, supporting each other and step by step walking towards the light. Though there be millions, I will go. *:ஐ٩(๑´ᵕ`)۶ஐ~

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