Any Heroines Who Are Utterly Cold and Rational From Start to Finish? 有没有冷漠到极致的女主，全程都特别理智的！

1. 151 我 Mistaken for a Scheming Woman, She Makes President Chi Fall Harder the More He Investigates 我被当成心机女，迟总越查越心动 Mo Ermin莫二敏Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping + workplace mind games + two strong leads locked in a battle of wits + romantic tension while living together + the powerful one learns to yield] On the eve of her wedding, Lin Xiran caught her fiance cheating. After calling off the engagement, she immediately joined a top corporation. She meant to focus on her career, but by sheer coincidence, she ended up living in the home of cold and domineering CEO Chi Yuchen. He suspected she had an ulterior motive, but the more he investiga 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist, who comes from a small fishing village, is calm and rational, and only wants to focus on her career and find herself.

2. 152 寂 The Lonely Spring in an Empty Courtyard Comes Late 寂寞空庭春欲晚 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A duet of flute and reed instruments brings about a tangled romance in a golden age. In the spring of the eighteenth year of the Kangxi reign, the emperor traveled to Baoding for a hunting expedition. That night, Nalan Rongruo, a palace guard who had accompanied the emperor, heard him play “Moonrise” on an iron reed. From a spot far from the camp, someone played along on a flute. Nalan recognized the flutist as Linlang, his cousin, who had been taken into the palace. He could not help showing hi 1.3kReads9.3Score226Shelves
3. 153 不 Never Meet, Never Part (Two-Volume Set) 不逢不若(全2册) Fourteen Towers十四阙Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted On the day Fang Ruohao gets engaged to the heir of Zhaohua Media, she runs into Yan Su again, the man she has admired for ten years, her unattainable first love. The passing years have stewed her longing for him into an obsession, from which new shoots begin to sprout. But before the warmth of their memories can fade, Fang Ruyou, her half-sister on her father’s side, becomes a formidable rival, plunging Fang Ruohao into a dilemma between love and career. Fate has never given Fang Ruohao the chan 1.3kReads9.5Score175Shelves
4. 154 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
5. 155 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.1kReads9.4Score479Shelves
6. 156 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 13.5kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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   Neither the male nor female protagonist in this book is perfect, but they are very captivating. It's rare to meet someone on the same wavelength, but when you do, you'll be very happy. Reading this book truly made me realize that kind people cannot do evil, even with righteous reasons, it's still hard to overcome one's own conscience.

7. 157 锦 Brocade Butcher 锦屠 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted Bianjing is full of powerful nobles. As the eldest legitimate daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Yongyi, a distinguished family of hereditary nobles, Xie Rongying embodies every virtue and is a model for women. A month after their wedding, her husband marched off to war. Half a year later, he died on the battlefield, his body brought home on his horse. From then on, a life of Buddhist prayers and the constraints of a chastity arch confined her for the rest of her days. As she lay dying, she seeme 15.5kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
8. 158 吝 Stingy Tenderness 吝啬温柔 A Song of Grand Dreams一曲弘梦Modern Romance279k WordsOngoing P.S. The heroine is awful, truly awful. If you’re a heroine stan, this one’s for you! If you can’t stand feeling sorry for the hero, please don’t leave a bad review. Just move on! (The second male lead gets the girl. The male lead’s pursuit of his wife ends in total ruin, with not even ashes left!) (The heroine turns dark and tortures the scumbag to death! First she suffers, then he does!) 1: Someone once told Ye Shi’an that Fang Cili didn’t love her. Ye Shi’an didn’t believe it. The affection i 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead's dark side... She's cold, rational, and clear-headed, especially as an adult—super efficient and exciting.

9. 159 太 Spirit of the Great Void 太虚灵 Shui Yunjian水云兼Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Divine-mortal forbidden love + powerful heroine + bold and spirited + national crisis in the mortal realm + a god undergoing tribulation + no System, no transmigration. “The Taixu Spirit has emerged from the Three Realms. Is this fate, sin, or tribulation?” Shui Qiong grew up in the forests of the mortal realm, surrounded by wild beasts, eating wild fruit and grains, and drinking from countless springs. Arrogant and unruly, free as the wind, she kept her life on the line, challenged a one-horned 21Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist is incredibly powerful, possessing both inner strength and formidable martial prowess. Although she has true love, she's not at all love-struck. Highly recommended, 100% positive review.

10. 160 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 87kReads9.3Score12.7kShelves
11. 161 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
12. 162 和 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 806Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These are some of the more realistic romance novels, featuring a clear-headed and independent female lead, and a fast-paced, unhurried plot.

13. 163 岁 After All These Years, We Finally Meet Again 岁月流转终相见 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Love + Healing Through Family + Realistic Happy Ending] After drifting apart like clouds, ten years passed like flowing water. When we met again, my heart recognized you before I did. A summer romance came to an abrupt end because of an unfortunate misunderstanding. More than ten years later, thirty-five-year-old Gu Yan discovered by chance that he had a daughter in high school, and was reunited with the girl he had loved when he was young. Long-buried memo 5.4kReads7.4Score200Shelves
14. 164 爱 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.2kReads8.4Score149Shelves
15. 165 初 I Couldn’t Hide My Heart’s Flutter When We First Met 初见心动藏不住 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [She Pursues Him] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Sweet, Realistic Romance] [Happy Ending] At twenty, the lively and spirited Chen Luo Chu meets Chu Yun. One look is all it takes for her to fall for him. She can barely hide the light in her eyes, and there is only one thought on her mind: make him hers. Once she confirms he is single, she boldly confesses, "Big brother, will you be my boyfriend?" Chu Yun gently turns her down with a simple, "We're not right for each other." But Chen L 1.3kReads—Score104Shelves
16. 166 单 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.5kReads8.2Score103Shelves
17. 167 重 A Long Road to Reunion 重逢路漫漫 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [The right people will find their way back to each other, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.] [One true pairing, both leads are each other's only ones + reunion after a long separation + winning back his wife and claiming his child + adorable kids playing matchmaker] Zhou Yuan met Qin Yue by chance and fell in love at first sight. After one passionate night together, an urgent assignment sent him overseas. Before leaving, he thought he'd arranged everything properly, never imagining t 5.2kReads8.9Score261Shelves
18. 168 深 Deep Inside My Core 深入我芯 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance] Their first two meetings were accidental. Every coincidence after that was part of his carefully laid plan. When Jiang Yi Shen met Tang Xin, he fell for her at first sight. He quietly set his plans in motion, and the two got to know each other, fell in love, and walked hand in hand into marriage, sharing the warm everyday moments of life from the first flush of romance to raising children. Side story one: Xu Man thought sh 2.4kReads8.7Score150Shelves
19. 169 前 To My Ex-Husband: Happy Third Anniversary 前夫，三年快乐 Pillow of Pine Waves枕松涛Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted On the day of their divorce, Wen Qian'ai asked for just one condition: if he married his first love within three years, 49 percent of the shares in Yunqi Town would go to a charitable foundation. He signed with a smile, betting that his first love couldn't stomach living in that godforsaken place. She walked away, betting he would lose. She knew better than anyone that every line on the plans for that town had come from her own hand. For three years, they kept their marriage secret. In everyone' 979Reads—Score102Shelves

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    ✨① Three months after their divorce, the protagonist's ex-wife became the chief consultant for his project. She stood in his conference room, leaving the construction team speechless, while his first love waited at the door to pick him up from get off work. He suddenly couldn't remember when he had lost her.

20. 170 远 There Are Trees in the Distant Mountains 远山有木兮 Dawnlight宸光微曦Ancient Romance139k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + White Moonlight + Devoted Love + Brothers Turn into Rivals in Love + Utterly Doting Husband] What kind of story will unfold when the mysterious, breathtakingly beautiful Luo Xiyan, who lives in seclusion deep in the mountains, meets Wei Jie, a refined and gentle nobleman who refuses to let his family dictate his life? What painful, unforgettable pasts do they carry, and how do they gradually make their way into each other’s hearts, until they become the most irreplacea 21Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Then we'll have to see how our heroine, Xi Yan, succumbs to temptation while remaining fully conscious throughout!

21. 171 攻 Winning Over the Immortals: No Romance, Just Shamelessness 攻略众仙，不恋爱只缺德 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cultivation] [Unhinged] [Conquest] [Villainess] [Powerful Female Lead] Others cultivate through hard work and ascend through tribulation by lightning. I made a pact with a god, determined to lower the immortality quota and launch a grand campaign to wipe out the immortals. Immortals descended to the mortal realm to undergo trials, and every one of them was driven to breaking point. Those who killed their wives to pursue the righteous path got taken out first; the God of War couldn't beat his gr 413Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Who understands? Rational throughout, but not indifferent.

22. 172 重 Reborn: The Lone Heiress Strikes Back to Collect Her Debts 重生之孤女逆袭，她来讨债了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted Xia Lin died a horrific and absurd death. In her previous life, she was an orphan adopted by the wealthy Xiao family. Obedient and grateful, she had no idea she was merely a commodity waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. Her gentle older brother's sweet words and her loving adoptive parents' careful upbringing were all poison wrapped in sugar. In the end, they used her as a pawn and married her off to a playboy. She was tormented to death, carrying twins. Even after death, her spirit linger 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the orphan girl lived with her enemy's family and was manipulated and controlled by them, resulting in a tragic end. Reborn at the age of ten with endless hatred, she no longer showed mercy and secretly cultivated her own power, uniting with reliable allies. After years of planning, she was ready to take revenge on everyone in one fell swoop.

23. 173 快 Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Villainess Is on Her Knees Again 快穿：女配又跪了 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance5.2M WordsCompleted Chi Yuan, a gold-medal plane-hopping tasker, was betrayed by the System and had no choice but to travel to different worlds to collect the scattered soul fragments of her boss, Shen Zhaomu, across three thousand planes. As an excellent tasker, Chi Yuan was a natural at winning people over. But this ridiculous setup, where she had to chase the same soul through three thousand worlds and win over the same person each time? No way was she agreeing to that! One moment he was a cold, aloof campus hea 11.4kReads9.2Score946Shelves

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    Super good female lead, satisfying and logical novel

24. 174 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves
25. 175 革 The Revolutionary Committee Director's Wife Snatched Him Away Again 革委会主任又被媳妇抢了 Sisters Yiyi姐妹花一一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On a bitter winter day in 1975, Jiang Yu, director of the Revolutionary Committee in Hancheng County, was knocked unconscious with a brick on his way to work. When he woke up, all his belongings had been stolen: his service pistol, wallet, watch, and belt. Not a thing was left. The robbers were two high school sophomores, Xu Aiguo and Xu Xiuyun. The cousins worked together: he carried Jiang Yu to the hospital, while she stripped him bare as he lay unconscious. Xu Xiuyun stuffed the pistol into 3.8kReads6.3Score290Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly clear-headed; she knows when to show weakness and never confronts the male lead directly. She's also remarkably emotionally stable. Despite the male lead's empty promises, she doesn't believe a word he says and simply goes to work every day.

26. 176 教 The Instructor's Revenge: Forcing the Marriage of His One True Love 教官的报复，强娶白月光 Good Little Nuobao乖乖诺宝Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted During college military training, Zhang Mingzhu used sweet smiles and soft words to seduce her instructor, Sun Yihang, hoping to slack off and enjoy some peace and quiet. Their romance was doomed to be a sham from the start. As soon as training ended, she decisively texted him to break up, then blocked him everywhere. But he took it seriously. Every year, he spent his leave traveling to her city, bringing the allowances he'd saved and all the longing he'd kept bottled up. She always pushed his m 1.5kReads6.2Score100Shelves

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    The female lead loves herself very much

27. 177 逝 Died by the River 逝于江河 Yang Gu扬谷Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Two years into their marriage, Meng Ran became pregnant with Yang Peng's child, but something about it all felt wrong. Those choices that seemed so firm were really just hesitant attempts to weigh the pros and cons. “How wonderful it is to be young” was nothing but an illusion. We all once held lofty dreams, but now we live ignobly. Can Meng Ran and Yang Peng clear away the fog, cross the wilderness, and make a steady passage into the real world? Or are they headed for ruin? 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist, who only wants to stay away from men except during her pregnancy, is also indecisive and clingy.

28. 178 裙 The Banquet Beneath the Bridal Canopy 裙幄宴 Pale Clouds云淡淡Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted Overnight, the entire Yu clan of Jiyang was wiped out, and Yu Jiayin watched her parents die before her eyes. Once a noble young lady, she became a slave forced to test medicines. But she refused to accept her fate and escaped! A fugitive, she took to banditry, then transformed herself into a wealthy businesswoman... She lay low for more than a decade. Twelve years later, Yu Jiayin returned to the capital with a fortune in tow. On the way, she encountered a noblewoman from a marquis's household, 18.7kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves

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    Just finished watching it. The female lead is calm and resourceful, and she and the male lead work together seamlessly. I recommend checking it out.

29. 179 相 Opposites Attract: A Tailor-Made Transformation Plan 相生相克：专属改造计划 A Lamp with a Swimming Fish一盏游鱼灯Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [Cool-headed, rational straight girl x gentle, pure-hearted young man] [Slow-burn romance + two top students + happy ending] Jiang Lin would rather use her words than lift a finger, and with one sharp remark, she can leave anyone utterly devastated. Xu Heshan is a gentle, considerate “human air conditioner,” beloved by everyone wherever he goes. Except around Jiang Lin, he gets riled up every day and loses every time. It takes Xu Heshan a while to realize that the most skilled hunters often a 200Reads—Score112Shelves

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    I feel lucky to have found this book. The female lead is so clear-headed; she chooses the male lead only because he's "suitable." She craves parental guidance, because of the "freedom of not being controlled" she experienced growing up. Even when her parents tell her to break up with them, she does it, because it proves they've taken care of her and she hasn't been abandoned. In comparison, the male lead is somewhat pitiful for falling in love with such a near-perfect person. However, later on, the female lead gradually develops feelings for him, from initial attraction to love, and they slowly get together. The author also has another book with a similar storyline, "Others Like Xu Zhi," which you could check out; it includes some instances of the female lead "fishing" for the male lead.

30. 180 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score137Shelves

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    No spatial abilities, no system, no palace intrigue, no domestic power struggles! A modern career woman transmigrates to ancient times, surrounded by themes of family, country, and the world! The female protagonist possesses medical skills, is single-mindedly focused on her career, making a fortune, is stunningly beautiful, and ambitious. The male protagonist is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, seizes territory by force, expands his domain, and conquers the world!

31. 181 恶 The Wicked Master's Redemption Game 恶毒师尊的救赎游戏 Gurgling Croak汩汩呱Fantastical Romance127k WordsOngoing At the moment of the recruitment ceremony, Jiang Nishuang pointed a finger, and the original story’s corrupted male lead, wicked second female lead, selfish supporting male character, and flirtatious cannon fodder all became her disciples. No one forced them. They gazed at her icy beauty and bowed in unison. Life on Frostpeak was a trial by ice. Si Yi endured bone-chilling training in the cold pool, clutching the sugar pill his master had given him against his chest. Mei Yuexi gripped her short 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so cold! [Thinking][Thinking] I can feel the coldness even through the screen.

32. 182 皇 The Emperor Smashed My Phoenix Crown to Favor His Concubine? Then I’m Done Protecting This Empire 皇帝砸我凤冠去宠妾？这天下，本宫不保了 Xu Qingyiovo许卿意ovoAncient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Emperor smashes my phoenix crown to pamper his concubine? Then I, the Empress, will no longer protect this realm. 128Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best beauty product for powerful women [cool] Strong female lead

33. 183 绿 The Green Tea CEO, Fu, Wants to Climb the Social Ladder 绿茶傅总求上位 Fifty-Five Billion五百五十五亿Modern Romance435k WordsOngoing Readers who love angst, please steer clear. This story has a little angst. Pure love, wealthy families, domineering CEO, campus, workplace, mutually devoted, a smart and kindhearted heroine. A comeback story, inspiring. He admitted that he had fallen for a plain-looking, expressionless girl from an orphanage. He wanted to make a heartfelt confession on the holiday, but an unexpected rival showed up halfway through, and Gu Yan ran off with a pretty boy. It was as if Gu Yan had never been part of 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Cold, rational, intelligent, both characters are virgins, sweet story with no angst.

34. 184 冬 Winter Fishing 冬渔 Ninefold Mystery九寻迷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The currents of youth × one devoted love|He loves the moon’s sacred brilliance, but he loves her imperfections even more] Jiang Yu and Pei Yanhui have known each other since childhood, though they spent years apart in different countries. In those years, she struggled through the darkness, sinking deep into a swamp of malice; he grew up beneath clear skies, openhearted and bright. She locked her past away in ice, believing distance could hide her wounds forever. Until he returned home and disc 452Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The female lead in this book is intelligent, resilient, calm, and strong. She doesn't talk much, has excellent emotional control, and possesses maximum personal charm. The male lead is also incredibly charismatic. They are true soulmates, a match made in heaven.

35. 185 裙 Lured by Her Skirt 裙诱 Endless Naraku无尽奈落Modern Romance602k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other ➕ mafia ➕ careful maneuvering ➕ intense push and pull ➕ possessive love ➕ the powerful one bows down] Thai mafia prince X resilient camellia seeking revenge X mysterious Hong Kong crime boss * Dailing lost her mother as a child. Born and raised in a casino, she forged a tenacious spirit. After lying low for years to seek revenge, she ventures alone into Thailand as an adult, targeting the powerful Chen family, a mafia dynasty with influence across the country. Fate smile 11.8kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    The female lead approaches the male lead for revenge, emphasizing that she will not be swayed by his looks. She is in a rational state...

36. 186 穿 Transmigrate, Sister; Reborn, Sister: Slaughter Through the Marquis's Household and Claim the Empress's Throne 穿越姐，重生妹，杀穿侯府登后位 Lady of the Clouds云端女公子Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Miao Miaomiao transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character with the same name. Miao Qiqi was reborn, returning to the time before she was married. In their previous lives, both met tragic ends. The Miao family, rich enough to rival a kingdom, was framed by the marquis's household and stripped of its wealth, until the entire family was sentenced to death. One transmigrated from another world; the other returned reborn. The twin blossoms of the richest family join forces to take reve 15Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Not cold-hearted, but the female protagonist is clear-headed, courageous, and resourceful; she's not unintelligent at all, not unintelligent at all! Worth reading carefully! The author's writing is excellent.

37. 187 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 839Reads9.2Score114Shelves

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    My name is Su Yu: the female CEO of a listed company. The police say I'm mentally ill, an economic criminal, and they even say I stole 130 million from the company! Ha, if it really is me, why not pull off a big heist? Make a billion, and be set for life. And prison is my training ground for my glamorous transformation into the chairman of a trillion-dollar real estate company—a revolving door.

38. 188 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score105Shelves

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    Awakening from a coffin, with the question "Are you dead?" Constantly echoing in his ears, Qin Mo knew he would be reduced to dust if he didn't complete the mission. He refused to accept his fate. [Add one to bookshelf]

39. 189 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a single moment, the world crumbled. Her father and brothers were brutally murdered, her fiancé vanished, and a scheming hand gripped her throat. She abandoned her bow for business, secretly amassing power. A ruthless woman clashes with a cunning man; everyone is a villain, a subversive and thrilling power struggle unfolds, high-octane action never stops.

40. 190 他 His Insatiable Desire, Her Ordeal 他的欲壑，她的劫难 A Snowy Branchv一枝雪vModern Romance908k WordsCompleted Shen Yu risked her life to give birth to a son. Seven years later, Qiao Feng still cheated on her. Shen Yu’s best friend, Du Xiaoyun, had gradually found peace of mind in her sexless marriage. She asked Shen Yu, who had decisively divorced: If that woman hadn’t seduced him, would he have betrayed your marriage? He would. Why? Because he has no principles… A person with no principles when it comes to marriage will never be faithful to it. Does marriage require fidelity? It does. Getting married 2kReads8.1Score154Shelves

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    Human nature is subtle and complex, so real.

41. 191 功 Once My Good Deeds Are Complete, I Want Nothing More to Do with This World 功德圆满之后，我就不要这个世界 Yang Gu扬谷Mystery118k WordsCompleted After spending five years shut away from the world, Mo Yu resolutely returns to the city where the case took place in search of the truth. But while investigating, she unexpectedly loses her life. After her death, when handling the paperwork for reincarnation, she discovers she doesn't have enough savings and can only choose to restart her life. With every new beginning, she works hard to accumulate merit, hoping that one day she'll have enough merit and savings to embark on another cycle of rei 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not only are they indifferent, but they also have no desire to live!

42. 192 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 585Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the vision and responsibility of a CEO, she runs "My Life Limited Company." She is accountable to shareholders (herself), engages in long-term strategic planning, optimizes asset allocation, balances risk and return, and leads the company to achieve sustainable value growth.

43. 193 重 Back to College: A Tough Girl Embarks on the Road to Wealth 重回大学，彪悍女生开启成豪之路 Mo Bai么白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Strong heroine + reborn + entrepreneurship No System, no golden finger, just a wealth of skills and street smarts. The focus is on her career, with a romance: she pursues the male lead, who is an untouchable beauty, unmarried in his previous life, and nine years younger than the heroine. Jiang Yue woke up one morning completely bewildered. At forty, she had returned to the age of nineteen. A wonderful era, the best years of her life. She had to put her skills to work and make money, money, money 2.4kReads8.7Score208Shelves
44. 194 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 45kReads9.5Score5kShelves
45. 195 结 Three Years After Our Wedding, My Trash Ex Wants to Get Back Together 结婚三年后，渣男找我复合 Mo Jingxue Ah莫惊雪啊13k WordsCompleted Three Years After Our Wedding, My Scumbag Ex Wants Me Back —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this [almost crying]

46. 196 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 141.6kReads9.5Score11.6kShelves

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed, rational, and intelligent; she knows how to change her destiny. She meticulously selects her partner, ultimately finding someone who meets her criteria—a perfect match. She achieves success in both love and career—a truly satisfying story! [Sending heart]

47. 197 她 Her Predicament 她之困局 Autumn Waters Play with Mayflies秋水戏蜉蝣Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [1vN, unconventional transmigrator, bewitching beauty, historical romance, brothel] After transmigrating into another body, she is trapped in a brothel and forced to take the place of a treacherous official's daughter. Gradually, she realizes her memories are wrong and that everything is a trap. They want to break her proud spirit, but she refuses to be bound by society's rules. They want knowledge from the future, but her ambitions are even greater. She may look delicate, but she's clear-eyed a 859Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    It's a bit cold, but the worldview is grand.

48. 198 权 The Queen of Ambition 权欲女王 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Ancient Romance121k WordsOngoing #BlackLotus #Regent #Empress #Reborn #Revenge On the day Shen Shaxue, the legitimate daughter of the General's household, was forced to drink poisoned wine, the Crown Prince burned her wedding dress in front of the newly ennobled court. Amid the flames, she heard her bones snap and heard him say, “You venomous woman, you don't deserve it.” When she opened her eyes again, she was fifteen, at a banquet to discuss marriage. The Crown Prince arrived with a marriage contract, gentle and refined, ju —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Making a face][Making a face][Making a face][Cool][Admiration]

49. 199 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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    Ancient style is here, come and check out this book

50. 200 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance945k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.3kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The story revolves around a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario, featuring a crazy, highly intelligent, cunning, and ruthless female lead in a fierce and competitive arena.

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