Marriage First, Love Later: A Little Angst at First Is Fine, but Make It Super Sweet Afterward 先婚后爱，前面可以稍微虐一点 后面要巨甜

1. 101 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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   Super super good

2. 102 量 Quantum Entanglement 量子的纠缠 Little Zhuangzhuang小妆妆Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted He is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, a scheming playboy. She is an ordinary fan, a timid little rabbit. After an accident, he coerces her into marriage and forces her to fall in love with him. Just as their relationship begins to warm up, his former girlfriends, unwilling to let go, come one after another to tear them apart. Heartbroken, she miscarries and resolutely divorces him. Even after the divorce, neither can let go of the other. Once again, he shows the same forceful re 1.9kReads—Score10914d adds

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   A bittersweet story 🍬: After the male lead forcibly marries the female lead, their relationship gradually warms up, but small misunderstandings keep arising. The female lead believes that the male lead only married her on a whim and doesn't truly love her, often misunderstanding that he's cheating 💚, and she's heartbroken and crying alone 💔, unaware that the male lead loves her deeply ❤️. Later, due to a major misunderstanding, they divorce. Still in love with the male lead, she misses him so much that she falls ill, becoming extremely thin and in very poor condition. The male lead begs her to come home and remarry, but to no avail. He then uses his old arrogance to coerce her into remarrying him, and they begin their sweet and tender time together again [KISS]. The scenes after their divorce are even more exciting 🥰

3. 103 原 So You’ve Been Here All Along 原来你一直都在这 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖34k WordsCompleted So you were here all along 210Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Fifteen years of unrequited love, three years of an empty marriage. Qin Zheng finally decided to end this one-sided drama. The moment the divorce papers were sent out, the man who had been cold to her for three years finally teared up for the first time. He said he didn't love her, yet he clung to her tightly when she turned away; he called it a transaction, yet he had hidden his true feelings for far too long without her knowledge. Is it too late for this belated affection?

4. 104 冷 The Cold-Hearted Big Shot's Darling Wife from the Underworld 冷面大佬的地府小娇妻 Yueyue Is Not Xiaoming月月不是小明Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted The male lead, Wujiu, appears to be the owner of the “Human Affairs Society” in Jingcheng. Sharp-tongued, cold-faced, and indifferent to worldly affairs, he is actually a cultivator who has lived for a thousand years. His extraordinary powers let him communicate with the yin and yang realms, subdue evil spirits, and even glimpse the threads of karma. Gentle and languid on the outside, he is calculating and deep within. A thousand years of experience have made him a keen judge of human nature, an 2Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 105 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance563k WordsOngoing Older, uptight, powerful man with a high sex drive + delicate beauty in poor health + both are inexperienced Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she was the one thing she could never bring herself to do: share a bed with him. The great military, political, and business tycoon had married a young wife, yet the two could only treat each other with icy politeness. So, at the end of his tether, Gu Yunzhou arranged for his w 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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   Older man, feudal capitalist tycoon // Poor, beautiful, and obedient girl! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Due to her special health condition, the two never consummated their marriage. So the man exiled her to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

6. 106 惊 What?! My Business Nemesis Is My Child's Biological Father 惊！商业死对头竟是我娃的亲爹 Chasing Dreams with Fragrance香之逐梦Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Two equally matched rivals + marriage of convenience + pregnancy and flight + groveling pursuit + adorable child as matchmaker] “He once thought love was a weakness, until he met her, the ruthless woman who stole his genes and then lied that she’d used a sperm bank.” Five years after our divorce, I’m holding my son’s hand at the awards ceremony of the Paris International Jewelry Design Competition when I run into my archenemy. I smile elegantly. “Excuse me, Mr. Lu.” He stares at my son, who loo 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A cold-blooded CEO, a career-savvy female lead, unaware of her baby's true parentage; the story gets incredibly sweet later on.

7. 107 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Initially, the female lead is obedient while the male lead is cold, cunning, and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

8. 108 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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   They didn't know each other before marriage, but truly fell in love after marriage! The most satisfying story of a male lead and second male lead getting divorced! The opening chapter is heartbreaking for the female lead: the male lead doesn't touch her for a year after their marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance, the female lead is in a car accident, he immediately announces their divorce and disappears, the divorce news trending on social media for three days! Five years later, the male lead is heartbroken and desperately trying to win back his wife and child…

9. 109 嫁 Married into the Enemy's Family, the Rake of a Crown Prince Sets His Trap Every Night 嫁入仇家，浪荡太子爷夜夜收网 White Crystal Little Bean白晶小豆Modern Romance220k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later x Two Strong Leads Playing Cat and Mouse x Devoted to Each Other, Happy Ending] In public, Yan Yueshi was the sweet, upwardly mobile bride that the matriarch of the Qi family had forced on Qi Tingshen. Gentle, obedient, and from a “respectable” family, she even kept her head down and said nothing when reporters caught her husband neglecting her. Qi Tingshen, meanwhile, was a notorious playboy prince of Beijing's elite circle: nonchalant, fickle, and sharp-tongued. Eve 658Reads—Score10114d adds

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   I was immediately captivated by the scene at the beginning, where they were caught red-handed on their wedding night. Right after receiving their marriage certificate, the female lead sneaked into the male lead's study under the cover of night to search for clues, only to bump into him holding a bottle of wine. There were no melodramatic or forced plot twists; it was simply a verbal exchange between the two, a constant back-and-forth of undermining and wariness. The wealthy family setting was portrayed realistically, with the second aunt's warnings and the old lady's probing—everywhere was filled with calculation. The romance and the investigation unfolded simultaneously, making it impossible to put down.

10. 110 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    The love in novels is so pure and beautiful!!

11. 111 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds
12. 112 萧 Mr. Xiao, You're Not Worthy Anymore 萧总，如今你不配 Yue Qingrong月清蓉Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted A slow-burn, mature romance driven by believable emotions and logic. This is not a fast, feel-good power fantasy, so proceed with caution if that is not your thing. Bai Ling married into a wealthy family not to climb the social ladder, but because she was out of options and had to take a desperate gamble. She came from an ordinary background and felt awkward and cautious among the wealthy, never daring to overstep. Xiao Zheng is a hard-nosed, pragmatic CEO, cold and possessive by nature. He m 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and angsty + wife-chasing, logical plot. A happy ending.

13. 113 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.1kReads7.9Score1.1k14d adds

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    The marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of equals, ended in regret. He had his "white moonlight," and she had her childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In this marriage between equally powerful families, neither was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked him, "You just divorced like that? No regrets?" He was dressed in black, hands in his pockets, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regrets." Having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was a backup option. Ten thousand meters in the air, on a private jet. The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red, his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" * After giving birth to her second child, Li Qianqian flew twice a year to maintain her license. Zhan Nanpei, now the chairman of Yunting, would wait for his wife at the airport every time she got off work. The plane encountered severe weather and violent turbulence. Passengers shouted "Help!" The then-chief flight attendant, Min Ting, confidently reassured the passengers, "This flight is absolutely safe. The captain is the wife of our Chairman Yun Ting." "—Our Chairman's wife's life is precious." "Of course, yours is too, passenger." *A female pilot hiding her rich heiress identity vs. The president of Yun Ting Airlines* Both from wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience (and love after divorce), pregnant and running away together, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a wife-chasing frenzy, extreme tug-of-war!!! *Tips: 1. The female lead is the "villain," the second female lead initially appears innocent but later turns evil. 2. The male lead's journey: rising to power without bowing down—becoming a "third party" for love—fighting and snatching. After learning he has a sweet-smelling daughter, the man's defenses crumble, "Woman, when did you secretly give birth to my child?" 3. This story has multiple secondary couples.

14. 114 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 3.1kReads—Score12614d adds

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    😚😚In his past life, he forced himself on and dumped a high-and-mighty beauty. With red eyes, he imprisoned her for five years with marriage. After being reborn, she wanted to escape, but he seemed to have unlocked a cheat code, blocking her way, teasing her, and pinning her against the wall to kiss her.

15. 115 遭 I Can't Take It! My Angel Investor Is a Scheming, Unexpectedly Sweetheart 遭不住！天使投资人是腹黑反差怪 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Modern Romance255k WordsOngoing [Both leads are sexually inexperienced and devoted to each other | Sweet and angsty | Marry first, love later | Contract marriage | Wealthy CEO | Entertainment industry | Light suspense] [An energetic, ambitious actress in the entertainment industry vs. a ruthless, complex powerhouse cast aside and scorned by his family, who made it on his own] Huo Qianyu pushes a contract across the table. “Marry me, and The Pirate Ship is yours.” Xiang Nanzhi, a small-time actress who once had her moment in th 88Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Beautiful arranged marriage to love

16. 116 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds

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    Losing his beloved, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I was the one who met her first, we were the one who fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in their past and present lives, the longing and pain of both lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

17. 117 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.4kReads8.6Score22014d adds
18. 118 风 Spring Never Returns as the Years Go By 风过流年春不归 Yuan Xinyang袁昕阳Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [Feuding wealthy families] [Business warfare] [A woman’s growth] At the engagement banquet, he exchanged rings and kissed Gu Junqing, the heiress of a wealthy family. In a corner, she held the arm of her fiancé, Lin Haosen, and gently touched her belly. A month earlier, he had knelt on one knee in London to propose, telling her, “Wait for me to come back.” Just two days later, he held a press conference in Hong Kong and announced a marriage alliance. She gritted her teeth and turned to the 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He was her first love, and also the one who hurt her the most. It took her five years to get over it, while he spent his whole life regretting it.

19. 119 一 After One Night Together, I Married President Fu Before Falling in Love 一夜沉沦后，和傅总先婚后爱 Might As Well Be Blank不如空白Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted [Two male leads | 1v1 + marriage first, love later + no angst throughout] After an accident, Qin Luo ends up in bed with Fu Mingye, the eldest son of the Fu family, and they even wind up in the hospital. When Qin Luo wakes, the person sitting beside him hands him an agreement and proposes they get married for a year. And so the two begin living under one roof. Six months later: Fu Mingye: The agreement got lost while the files were being archived. Qin Luo: What about the digital copy? Fu Mingy 2.4kReads8.2Score22514d adds

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    Excellent! The story is full of twists and turns, and the world is vast, making it impossible to put down.

20. 120 先 Marriage Before Love: I Am President Gu's White Moonlight 先婚后爱：顾总的白月光是我 Fish63魚63Modern Romance228k WordsOngoing On the day of her blind date, she splashed wine on the greasy pants of a wealthy businessman. Then, just as she turned to leave, she received a contract from a CEO of a powerful family. Su Nian, a senior studying fashion design, is a "bargaining chip for an arranged marriage" in the eyes of her stepmother. Gu Beichen, the youngest head of Gu Media, is a cold-blooded CEO who keeps everyone at a distance. The contract lasts one year: she will be his contract wife, and he'll provide her with startu —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 14.1kReads5.8Score79214d adds

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    The young lady treated the unattainable beauty like a plaything, imprisoning him in marriage for five years. They had a son, but the woman disliked him and died unexpectedly. Reborn twice, she desperately tries to escape, while he relentlessly pursues her.

22. 122 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score50614d adds

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    High quality!!! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" guarantees it gets increasingly addictive and captivating as you read on! Intelligent and logically sound! Quality absolutely guaranteed! A nearly one-million-word novel completed in September, all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional development, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

23. 123 甄 Mr. Zhen’s Marriage-First, Love-Later: Twice the Happiness 甄总先婚后爱快乐加倍 Phantom Ink Online幻墨在线Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [A different take on marriage first, love later + comedy + bickering + constant sparks + age gap + healing] Zhen Xinwei initially misunderstands Qian Haohao. Later, his parents conspire to set them up, and he marries her. Zhen Xinwei says, “I never fake my marriage.” Qian Haohao replies, “What a coincidence. I never take marriage seriously.” Qian Haohao doesn’t believe in love, yet by a twist of fate, she ends up marrying for the second time. After the wedding, she tells Zhen Xinwei, “I’m not af 454Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It was an arranged marriage that blossomed into love; it wasn't sweet at first, but it became incredibly sweet later.

24. 124 契 Our Contract Marriage Is Over, but Uncle Gu Kneels and Begs Me to Stay 契约婚期已满，顾世叔跪求我别走 Spicy Rice Noodles麻辣卷粉Modern Romance350k WordsOngoing [Rags-to-riches heiress + powerful CEO has her back! Sweet, indulgent romance with a double-purity guarantee!] Marriage first, love later + seven-year age gap + no angst or frustration throughout Poor student Su He'an becomes a long-lost heiress overnight, only to be schemed against by her own grandfather and have the illegitimate son steal her family's power and fortune, leaving her to take the blame and face ruin. With nowhere else to turn, she signs a contract to marry Gu Zhixing, the richest —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A Fallen Heiress's Rise to Power: The CEO's Unwavering Support is So Sweet! ✨] 💘Arranged Marriage + 7-Year Age Gap + No Abusive Romance💘 Schemed against by her own grandfather and robbed of power by her illegitimate son, Su He'an, with nowhere to turn, marries Mr. Gu, the top CEO of Haicheng, through a contract, becoming his rightful Mrs. Gu! 💍 💎She focuses on her career, uncovering the villain's crimes step by step to turn the tables, with the powerful CEO silently supporting her and shielding her from all hardships. ☔From polite beginnings to unwavering love, the story is packed with satisfying moments, sweet but not cloying, and increasingly touching with each reading! 🌷🌷🌷[Admiration][Upvote][Upvote]

25. 125 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance329k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 14Reads—Score11814d adds

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    This!

26. 126 失 I Flirted with My Ex After Losing My Memory, and We Went Straight to a Doting Flash Marriage 失忆后撩到前任，直接闪婚被宠疯 Tang Linmiao棠霖淼Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Whirlwind Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance] [Sequel: Her Second First Love] Driven to the brink by her family’s pressure to get married, Jian Qingyuan runs away to the capital. At a cafe, she falls at first sight for an outrageously handsome man. She makes the first move: “Sir, want to get married? I’m well-behaved and won’t cling to you!” Fu Yuchuan looks at the woman before him, who has completely forgotten him, his gaze dark and unreadab 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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