Any Angsty Stories That Make the Male Lead Suffer? 有没有虐文，虐男主

1. 151 宿 The Host Has No Sense of Decency 宿主他不守男德 Hotpot Roast Duck火锅烧鸭Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Nan Xun is the top-performing employee in a System full of melodramatic romance scenarios. Before he can get a promotion or a raise, his career faces a crisis. He only had a little too much to drink at the celebration banquet, then kissed his cool, aloof boss in front of everyone. So Nan Xun gets thrown into the Punishment System. System: As a sinner whose crimes are beyond measure, the Host must gather enough hatred points to escape the punishment world. The Host must complete the mission witho 3.9kReads9.5Score391Shelves
2. 152 精 My Split-Personality Junior Is a Puppyish Bad Boy 精分学弟是小狼狗 Shang Shi Lei殇十泪Two Male Leads402k WordsCompleted Yan Zemu, the new campus heartthrob at B University, is aloof, polite, and distant in public, like an icy lotus that says, “Don’t fall for me. It won’t end well.” But Qi Yang knows the truth. His junior is sweet and doting, and supposedly has a girlfriend. He’s always asking Qi Yang for advice on how to woo his girlfriend in the computer science department, leaving the female students green with envy over the mystery woman whose name they don’t even know. But by chance, Qi Yang discovers that th 61Reads8.5Score—Shelves
3. 153 快 Quick Transmigration: After Faking My Death Due to a Terminal Illness, the Yandere Tycoon Went Mad 快穿：我靠绝症死遁后病娇大佬他疯了 Seagull Swimming沙鸥游泳Two Male Leads824k WordsCompleted [Yandere x obsessive, angst + catharsis, two power players putting on a show] [System: Host Yu Tang, a world’s main god is incredibly powerful and impossible to overthrow!] The tycoon who controlled the lifeblood of the economy: “Heh, you think you can escape my grasp?” Yu Tang: “Oh, really? I have late-stage stomach cancer, so I’ll die before you do.” The Federation’s celebrated war hero: “You’re nothing but my plaything. Be good and stay by my side!” Yu Tang: “But I have a serious heart con 12.4kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves
4. 154 快 Quick Transmigration: The Powerhouses Wept When the White Moonlight Faked Her Death 快穿：白月光死遁后大佬们哭疯了 Qionghua琼花Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite, Love Triangle Chaos, Quick Transmigration] The newly bound god looks innocent and guileless, but keeps earning an S for every mission! The CEO who gave him a surveillance doll gives in: “As long as you stay alive, I'll let you go.” After his first fake death fails, Ruomu is frantic: “Your destined partner is right behind you!” The difficult-to-please actor, secretly haughty and clingy: “Even if I die, you're taking me with you!” After his second fake death fails, Ruomu is b 1.2kReads9.1Score113Shelves
5. 155 快 Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Male Lead Has Turned Dark Again 快穿之病娇男主又黑化了 Peach Blossom Soup桃花羹Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + crematorium chase + happy ending] “Make him fall in love with you, then abandon him without mercy. Get your corruption points, then make him regret everything.” The System issued the mission in a flat, emotionless voice. Luo Shi'an: “???” First world. The male lead gradually broke Luo Shi'an's pride, trampling all over his self-respect. Yet after Luo Shi'an died, the man went mad clutching his corpse, repeating over and over that he loved him and wanted to marry him. Second wor 2.8kReads9.4Score317Shelves
6. 156 赌 A Gambling Dad, a Sick Mom, and a Broken Him 赌博的爹，生病的妈，破碎的他 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads810k WordsOngoing [Male-Male Romance]+ [The Pursuit After Losing Her]+ [Substitute Romance]+ [Substitute Marriage]+ [Love Triangle Showdown]+ [Age Gap]+ [Size Difference] A gambling father, a sick mother, a useless first love, a broken-hearted him, a husband who bullies him, and now he has to be the stepmother to a younger brat. Life for Li Yuanjin is a constant struggle: he can neither live nor die. Born after his father’s death, he moved with his mother into his stepfather’s home, where he endured years of beat 371Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Torture! Torture! Torture!

7. 157 择 Choosing a Worthy Match 择膏粱 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Xianxia + Remarriage + Young Married Couple + Rekindled Love + Scumbag Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Younger Pursuer] This is the story of a bad boy who tries every trick in the book to remarry his wife. Wei Zhi, the bad boy, looks down on the wife his parents “carefully chose” for him. Not only does she come from a poor family, she’s also delicate. The moment anyone picks on her, she bursts into tears. Just looking at her annoys him. Wei Zhi tries everything, from beating and berating h 603Reads8.1Score—Shelves
8. 158 穿 I Became the Second Female Lead in an Angsty Novel, So I'm Lying Flat 穿成虐文女二我躺平了 Purple-Robed Evil Emperor紫裳邪皇Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted (Both leads are pure; the heroine is beautiful, sweet, and clever.) Cheng Qingqing is a modern young woman who transmigrates into a book as the doomed second female lead, a relative staying at the Duke’s residence. The second female lead is breathtakingly beautiful but brainless, spending all her time scheming to seduce the heir and the Third Prince. Cheng Qingqing is speechless at this plot. She isn’t boy-crazy, but she has no choice but to follow the story. While playing her part, she quietly 16.9kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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   [Transmigration, Revenge, Scheming, The Most Beautiful Female Lead, Alluring and Cunning] Shen Yuling transmigrated into a book and became the female lead in a romance novel.

9. 159 快 Quick Transmigration: The Abused Novel’s Heroine Has Too Many Tricks 快穿：虐文女配她套路太深 Qiao Huohuo俏火火Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + System + Melodrama + Transmigrate into a Book + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Pursuit + Strong, Beautiful, and Tragic + Unhinged + 1v1 + Angst] In her previous life, Yun Lanyue was killed by a scumbag. After death, her resentment was overwhelming, so she binds herself to a System and enters mission worlds in exchange for a chance to be reborn. World 1: The Tyrant's Doomed First Wife Yun Lanyue transmigrates on her wedding night, only to find herself facing the prospect of be 1.5kReads8.4Score101Shelves
10. 160 网 I Was Scammed in an Online Romance for 30 Yuan, Then Reincarnated as a Dung Beetle to Avenge Myself. The CEO’s White Moonlight Is Back in the Country 网恋被骗30穿成屎壳郎，复仇霸总，霸总白月光回国了 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted Scammed out of 30 yuan in an online romance, then transmigrated into a dung beetle. Take revenge on the domineering CEO, whose white moonlight has returned from abroad. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A slightly angsty romance novel, with a touch of angst for the male lead. The female lead, unemployed for years, is tricked into an online romance by the domineering CEO, spending 30 yuan. Enraged, she transforms into a dung beetle and goes to the male lead's house to demand her 30 yuan back. The male lead, however, develops feelings for the dung beetle over time. Meanwhile, his first love returns to the country, and the female lead tries to persuade him to get together with her.

11. 161 十 Ten Lifetimes of Reincarnation: The Aloof Immortal Lord Joins Me in the Mortal World 十世轮回，清冷仙君陪我堕凡尘 Begonia Blossoms Swept by Wind and Ink海棠花横风墨染Ancient Romance44k WordsOngoing [A secretly obsessive, aloof, loyal immortal lord Qingyuan VS a charming little flower spirit from the Underworld] + [A tragic, heart-wrenching romance across ten cycles of reincarnation + A deranged immortal lord turns into a vengeful ghost for love + 1v1] [Historical fantasy light novel, please don't read if it's not your thing] She was a lowly little flower spirit from the Underworld. One fleeting glimpse in the Celestial Court, and she fell hopelessly in love with the unattainable immortal l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are some of my favorites on the bookshelf.

12. 162 影 The Movie Emperor Won't Leave Me Alone 影帝赖着我不走了 Two Slices of Bread两口面包Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted wife-doting + obsessive + domineering CEO + showbiz + love rivals everywhere + irresistible heroine] [An innocent, bunny-like heroine who can turn into a little temptress × a devoted, single-minded, obsessive male lead] Qi Qingnuo has an idol, her one and only idol. She has wished again and again that she could be by his side. But when she finally gets the chance to become the person beside him, Qi Qingnuo discovers that this man is obsessively possessive and cruel by nature. She wants 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is constantly tormented, always unable to win the heart of the woman he loves. Later, the female lead even chooses to be with the second male lead, which makes the male lead angry.

13. 163 惟 Wei Qisu 惟七溯 I'm Not a Wizard我不是魔法师Ancient Romance527k WordsOngoing She was born with the Heart of Ten Thousand Blossoms, the most precious secret of the Se Xian Clan. The Celestial Emperor imprisoned her in the Ninth Heaven, binding her with the Milky Way and caging her in clouds and rosy mists. Then War God Zhan Qi cleaved open the gates of heaven with his giant axe. At the sight of his resolute gaze, she turned into a rain of countless blossoms and scattered across the world. A hundred years passed. She awoke once more at the Source of Life, but had forgotten 15Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Torture the male lead~ Torture the female lead~ Torture whoever gets to tormented

14. 164 宝 Don't Be Afraid, Baby. Big Brother Will Protect You 宝宝别怕哥哥保护你 Fourth Bro, Who Loves Osmanthus Wine爱吃桂花酒的四哥Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted If you meet someone you love, and they happen to love you too, never let them go lightly. Treasure them. Sometimes, there really isn’t time to say a proper goodbye. When you have someone, you don’t realize just how much you love them. Only after losing them do you understand how deeply you cared. There are no endless what-ifs, and luck doesn’t always come your way. But if we ever meet again, I won’t let you go. Life is short, and all I want is to spend it by your side. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so cruel, it's killing me!

15. 165 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 27Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This was originally meant to torment the male lead.

16. 166 讨 I’m Marrying a Handsome, Tragic General 讨个美强惨将军当相公 Zhuo Hua琢华Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted A historical romance that torments the hero physically and emotionally. He will go blind later in the story. A palace drama set in ancient times. [A Handsome, Tragic General VS A Tavern Owner with a Complicated Past] The first half takes place in the martial world (the first three sections), and the second half in the imperial court (the last four sections). Xu Tingyu (Xu Li): Marquis of Anyuan, the Great Jing war god. A handsome, tragic, scheming general. Meng Junning: A cool-headed, clever tav 107Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Purely abusive male protagonist, male protagonist is poisoned and seriously ill, ancient palace romance.

17. 167 迟 A Farewell Too Late 迟来的告别 Xiao Tan筱檀Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted A Long-Overdue Goodbye 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, yes, yes, this one!

18. 168 山 Dancing Elms in the Mountain Wind 山风舞榆 Ying Canhanran瑛灿瀚然Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted The Mountain Wind Dances with the Elm 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌟🌟🤍❤🌟

19. 169 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—Shelves

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    "Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust"—this book leaves a lasting impression, taking days to recover from. It's not a fast-paced, feel-good story, nor is it saccharine; instead, it stands as the pinnacle of Republican-era tragic romance novels for countless readers, thanks to its deeply moving love and profound regret. If you prefer tragic endings, time-lapse narratives, and the fatalistic feeling of unrequited love, this book is sure to reach the pinnacle of your unresolved sorrow. - A single encounter leads to doom, a lifetime of entanglement. Fifteen-year-old Lin Die'er is a pampered young lady from a scholarly family, fond of romance novels about talented scholars and beautiful women, her ideal being a handsome, refined gentleman. However, Zhang Zhiming, who saves her life and is betrothed to her, is dark-skinned, with thick eyebrows and lips, and appears honest and simple. She despises him utterly, vowing on their wedding night to never marry him, but he remains silent, bringing bedding and sleeping on the floor. For the next four months, he sleeps on the floor every night, never crossing the line. She insisted on returning to her parents' home, so he prepared a carriage and generous gifts to personally escort her; she threw tantrums every few days, but he never scolded her. Until she was slapped by her elder brother, that honest and simple man was the first to rush forward, shielding her behind him, crouching down, his trembling fingertips gently stroking her flushed cheek, his eyes red and his voice hoarse as he asked—"Does it hurt?" At that moment, she suddenly couldn't distinguish whether her feelings for him were resentment, hatred, or if she had already unknowingly fallen in love. But just as she mustered the courage to tell him, "I'm pregnant with your child," a sudden tragedy caused her to disappear forever for several years. --- Ten years of turmoil and upheaval, they met again. She stood on the long street in an elegant kimono, a Japanese hairpin adorning her hair, her brows and eyes cold as frost, speaking to him in broken Japanese: "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar woman before him, his heart shattered into a thousand pieces. He didn't know that she had given birth to his son in his half-brother's home, recognizing a thief as her father; he didn't know that she had changed identities six times and had three names in her life, but only one name belonged to her until her death—Lin Die'er. He never knew that she loved him, yet gave her life to another.

20. 170 自 A Love So Deep, Yet We Dare Not Love 自古多爱可却不敢爱 Fu Yao Loves Reading浮瑶爱看书Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [The ex-wife chase from hell + matriarchy + the second male lead wins + lose me and lose me forever + no getting back together after the breakup] About the characters: [Song Zhilu: A lawyer who plots her next move after her husband cheats. She was once deeply in love with Fu Sheng.] [Fu Sheng: A company president who went from campus romance to marriage with Song Zhilu, only to fall out of love. He desperately tries to win her back, but to no avail.] About the story: That day, she watched him —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Abusing one's wife may bring temporary pleasure, but winning her back will be a nightmare. This story combines elements of a female-dominated society and the rise of those who love their wives, while those who mistreat their wives will find themselves penniless. [Song Zhiluo: A lawyer who plots against her husband's infidelity; she once deeply loved Fu Sheng.] [Fu Sheng: A company president who went from college to marriage with Song Zhiluo, but ultimately changed his heart and relentlessly pursued her.] That day, she watched him on the security camera. Beside him was a young girl who looked remarkably like her in her youth. She wanted to end it all, but he repeatedly explained himself. Song Zhiluo wavered, but Fu Sheng slammed her back to reality… "I once thought we would be together forever," Song Zhiluo's tearful voice touched Fu Sheng's heart… But he hesitated, wavering. "Luoluo, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry…" That child was like a ticking time bomb…

21. 171 万 Trillion-Dollar Tycoon: It All Starts with an Inheritance 万亿神豪，从继承遗产开始 A Little Clownfish一条小丑鱼Urban654k WordsOngoing [System + billionaire fantasy + all-rounder + mostly slice of life + lighthearted] [Also known as: My System Is a Jerk!] During his junior year of college, Qin Zhiyuan confesses his feelings to the goddess he has secretly loved for years and gets rejected. To his surprise, he obtains a confession System. With the System's help, he sets out on an extraordinary path to the top. Reporter: Mr. Qin, what's the best way to reach the pinnacle of life? Qin Zhiyuan: Be a lackey! Reporter: How did you bec 51Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    This novel is incredibly exciting, come and read it! It's so good, you'll want to stay up all night to finish it.

22. 172 原 Forgive Me for Not Being Able to Stay by Your Side for Life 原谅我不能伴你一生 A Fish Belonging to a Little Sheep一只小羊的鱼Two Male Leads279k WordsCompleted When they were children, Fu Nianmo saved Li Qingyun, who was also just a child. With nothing but youthful passion, he managed to break into Li Qingyun's already shattered heart. “Xiao Mo, you're the best Xiao Mo in the whole world, one of a kind, and the person I love most.” “Protecting you has become instinct.” Fu Nianmo grew old and frail. “Brother Qingyun, I really love you so much.” “How could you bear to leave me?” “I was wrong. Please come back, okay?” “Brother Qingyun, are you angry w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new angst novel featuring two male protagonists, a small act of redemption followed by silent protection as they grow up. They promised not to separate, but once again broke their promise, resulting in a tragic ending.

23. 173 卧 Damn, This Woman Is Fierce 卧槽，这个女人有点狠 The Cat Kissed by Hail冰雹亲吻过的猫Urban260k WordsCompleted Title: My Love Is Hidden in the Blade Lu Yuwen was the sidekick brought up by Ji Chen, the pampered young master of Nanjin, and was practically half an adopted son of the Ji family. Lu Yuwen had always lived a life of wine and luxury, until Ji Chen sent a woman to his home. His carefree days were over from that moment on... This woman was vicious. She tried to kill him from the start... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is to be stabbed to death right from the start.

24. 174 凤 The Phoenix God Tomb 凤凰神墓 The Babbling Stream溪水潺潺Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted [Devoted affection + obsessive + yandere + love-triangle drama + utterly cruel] [Naive + obedient + stunningly beautiful + deeply devoted + unwavering to the death] On Qin Yu’s birthday, two wishes were made. The first was for him to be supremely noble and untouched by the world. The second was for her to stay by his side for a long, long time. He also promised that she would be happy all her life, never knowing sorrow. But later, that blessing became a curse she could never escape. And the rest 139Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The two male leads were so tragic from beginning to end, I'm numb to it all.

25. 175 威 After Threatening Them, I Got Hypnotized Instead 威胁她们之后反被催眠 I Like the Son of Heaven Best最喜欢天子了Urban470k WordsOngoing Jiang Qi has a face nobody can forget, but no one knows that it’s his only asset. His father is a gambling addict, and his mother remarried long ago. Since childhood, he has had to navigate his way among wealthy girls just to scrape together enough for tuition and meals. Jiang Qi hates himself for living this way, but he has no choice. Until his father sold their only home. Qin Zhaoyue, who bought the house, joked that Jiang Qi could pay the rent with his body. With nowhere else to go, Jiang 2kReads6.4Score102Shelves

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    It's here! [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

26. 176 重 Reborn with a Pure-Love Script, I Tormented Myself Instead 重生之拿了纯情剧本虐惨自己 Not Thinking of Spring's Delay不念春迟Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted The rating just came out [GB Angst + Male Lead Gets Hurt + Read the Warnings! The Side Plot Has BL + HE Ending] This is an angst story! The male lead suffers! The supporting male characters suffer! At first, the male lead mainly hurts himself, and he is truly brutal about it! Kneeling, whipping, needle torture, bone carving... He begged for a full twenty years before he was granted a chance to be reborn! After he is reborn, the male lead remembers everything, but the heroine does not. He begs f 107Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    It's guaranteed to be angsty! The male protagonist tortured himself for twenty years before begging for a second chance at life, he was truly ruthless to himself! You can imagine how humble he was after being reborn! He could die but he couldn't be abandoned!

27. 177 一 A Lifetime of Love: This CEO Isn't Domineering 一生索爱：这个总裁不霸道 Han Qingmo晗晴莫默Modern Romance965k WordsOngoing He’s the male lead, but somehow he got the second male lead’s script. He’s a CEO, but he’s just a little short on the domineering front. He’s arrogant and proud, yet he’s willing to humble himself for her. She’s the woman he’s been plotting to love for ages, the one he openly and unabashedly favors. But no matter how much he does, he still can’t compare to the dazzling, unattainable figure shining like the stars in the little girl’s heart. He can’t bear to see her unhappy, so in the end, he forc —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    He was the male lead, but he mistakenly got the second male lead's role... She was his long-planned affection, his blatant favoritism, but no matter how much he did, it couldn't compare to the shining white moonlight in the little girl's heart. He couldn't bear to see her sad, so he finally forced himself to let go: "It's okay, letting me love you is enough..."

28. 178 囚 Heart-Prisoning Beauty: The Empress’s Forbidden Love 囚心锁颜：女帝的禁锢之恋 Emperor of the Dark Nether, Jiang Xixi玄幽魔帝姜兮兮Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Dragon in the Cage: Reduced to the Female Emperor’s Plaything [Female-dominant world - gender-bender - woman-on-man abuse - imprisonment - yandere - strong woman and weak man - mutually exclusive devotion - interspecies pairing - forced love - nonhuman] Dragon Empress top x stunning beauty bottom In a cruel world where women reign supreme, Qi Cheran, an aristocrat of the Chu Kingdom, becomes the spoils of war claimed by Xuan Sugui, the female emperor of the Qin Kingdom, all be 31Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    This is mine! It's insanely cruel to the male lead! I, Jiang Xixi, recommend my own book~ [sending heart] The female lead is an evil dragon, incredibly beautiful and cruel~ extremely oppressive, with off-the-charts combat power, extremely yandere, incredibly crazy, and possessive beyond measure! [Frustrated] The male lead is a stunningly handsome man who is imprisoned and forcibly loved by the female lead [crying][crying]

29. 179 守 Protecting My Love Rival 守护情敌 Clear and Bright Beneath the Moon月下清扬15k WordsCompleted Protecting My Love Rival —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trust me, only those who enjoy torturing men should enter.

30. 180 爱 A Lone Hero in the World of Love 爱界孤勇者 Angry Uncle愤怒的大叔Urban408k WordsCompleted I used to be a rich second-generation playboy who changed girlfriends every few days. Then a sudden accident turned me into a dirt-poor loser forced to beg on my knees to survive. While I was begging for a living, a childhood friend fell for me. As we partied together day and night, I discovered she was the heiress to a wealthy family. I thought my life had finally reached its peak, but disaster struck again. After that, the blows of reality left me unable to speak, with no emotions or expressio 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Thinking] Super good urban novels

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