Novels That Mix Angst and Affection!! Please Recommend Some! 虐宠结合的小说！！求推荐！

1. 1 撩 Flirtatious Shame 撩羞 A Mint Sprite一只薄荷精Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Cool, clear-headed beauty with a tragic streak vs. a mad, possessive golden boy] [Intense mutual flirting + a rival from a higher plane + a long road to winning her back + he goes crazy with jealousy, then turns puppy-soft when she comforts him + she turns the tables] [Mostly sweet with a touch of angst] From the first moment Fang Zhuo saw Chu Lian, he wanted her. Once he had her, he wanted to keep her forever. He thought she was a canary in a gilded cage, kept in the palm of his hand and desti 209Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   Lala Gu Yu and her friends are here to recommend some books! ✨ ① The chosen one is obsessive, crazy, and a switcher between cute and cuddly. She just doesn't want to be a caged bird; repeated expectations force her to accept reality, even if she doesn't want to. They walk on shards of glass eating sweet potatoes, while we're here exploring the sweet potatoes. But we still can't accept it! ❤️ Recommendation (angst, sweet, bad ending) 💗 Recommendation rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ② A gentle mask is just the surface; the true nature is yandere imprisonment. She fell into an endless abyss from which she could never escape. Perfectly portraying perversion, obsession, and madness, until misunderstandings are cleared up and problems are solved. 🧐 PS: The beginning can be a little speechless 😒 but the later part is full of sweet love 🍬. She speaks against her will with the most hateful tone but never hurts anyone. ❤️ Recommendation (both are virgins, dark side, 1vs1) 💗 Recommendation rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Farming complete, bye-bye [salute]

2. 2 招 Addicted to Tempting Him: The Sickly Buddha Master Keeps His Darling in His Palm, but She Escapes Again 招惹上瘾：病娇佛爷掌中娇又逃了 Seathead Whale座大头鲸Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s first and only, obsessive love, possessive, corruption] Su Ningzhi has caught the attention of someone she should never have provoked. He approaches her behind a mask of utmost tenderness. Like a madman, he drags Su Ningzhi into an endless abyss, keeping her locked in his arms and showering her with a sick, twisted kind of affection. “Su Ningzhi, you can’t escape.” Fo Yuze gazes down at the songbird in its cage, his eyes dark and unfathomable. She 1.8kReads9.1Score17514d adds
3. 3 一 The Pampered Servant 一等宠奴 Mo Xiaoqi莫小弃Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted After an unexpected transmigration, the top assassin A Si becomes a lowly servant in the Prince of Huainan’s household. Someone everyone can bully? Not a chance. She’s an expert in every weapon and skill under the sun, and killing and arson are right up her alley. Go ahead and try bullying her! As her master, Xiu Linyang is quite pleased. “You worthless servant, is there anything in this world you can’t do?” The woman answers smugly, “This servant can do anything, Your Highness.” “Oh?” The princ 1.4kReads8.3Score18014d adds

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   This book belongs to the ancient romance genre, featuring a time-travel element. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, combining elements of angst and sweetness. The male lead is highly skilled in martial arts, deeply loves the female lead, and sometimes even torments her. The female lead was an assassin in her past life, so she is both brave and resourceful in this ancient world, capable of both strength and weakness! Some scenes are humorous, offering a welcome respite from the angst. The ending is perfect, with the two even having a baby!

4. 4 乖 Be Good, I'm Yours! The Possessive Big Shot Deliberately Lures Me In 乖，我是你的！偏执大佬蓄意诱宠 Spare Cash余钱Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted [North American Mixed-Race Tycoon VS Sweet, Delicate Beauty] [Six-Year Age Gap + Black-to-White-to-Black + Both Pure + Super Sweet and Steamy, Doting Romance] Nan Zhiyi lost her sight. To escape her predatory stepbrother, she had no choice but to set her sights on a playboy from a prominent Jingcheng family. But in one careless move, she ended up attracting the attention of that playboy’s cousin, Qiguan Yan. They say he’s the head of the largest financial dynasty in North America, ruthless and d 1.2kReads7.4Score17314d adds

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   It's a bittersweet story. The male lead pampers the female lead, but he absolutely cannot tolerate her mentioning leaving or divorce. After marriage, the female lead mentions divorce once, and the male lead severely reprimands her, scaring her so much she almost faints from crying.

5. 5 将 General! The Young Master Is Crying from the Pain Again 将军！公子他又疼哭了 One Admonition一诫Ancient Romance484k WordsCompleted [Female-led romance + GB] A fierce, violent female general or noble princess versus a clever, loyal, obedient prince or consort. Ling Ao, the great general of the Zhenyuan Army, is the only princess of the Ling Dynasty’s Emperor Linghe. She commands the army and is doted on by her father and mother. The Haitang Courtyard in the General’s Residence is already full of exceptionally handsome beauties. So why would she need a consort? Cang Yue, a male concubine sent by the Yuerong Kingdom, has a que 6.3kReads9.0Score37214d adds

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   It's so heartbreaking.

6. 6 逃 The Unbreakable Shackles: The Shattered Rose 逃不出的桎梏之破碎蔷薇 geziModern Romance204k WordsCompleted Gu Haitao turns around and glares at Yao Jiajia, his eyes cold and fierce. Yao Jiajia instinctively backs away. Gu Haitao strides toward her in anger, cornering her against the wall as his six-foot-two frame looms over her. Yao Jiajia can't stop trembling. Gu Haitao grabs her by the hair and shouts, “If I'm not mistaken, you already knew you were pregnant when you left, didn't you?” Tears spill from Yao Jiajia's eyes. Choking back sobs, she pleads, “You'll scare the baby.” He glances at Hanghang 908Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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   The scene is a mix of sweet and angst. Gu Haitao turned around, his eyes cold and fierce as he looked at Yao Jiajia. Yao Jiajia involuntarily backed away. Gu Haitao angrily walked towards her, cornering her against the wall, his 1.85-meter frame looming over her. Yao Jiajia trembled uncontrollably; she knew how terrifying his anger could be. Gu Haitao grabbed Yao Jiajia's hair, roaring, "If I'm not mistaken, you knew you were pregnant when you left, didn't you?" Tears welled up in Yao Jiajia's eyes, and she choked out, "You'll scare the baby." He glanced instinctively at Hanghang on the hospital bed, lowering his voice, "Answer me. If you don't tell the truth, you know the consequences." Yao Jiajia dared not hide anything, nodding tearfully. Gu Haitao pinched Yao Jiajia's cheek, his stubble-covered face close to hers, "You've got some nerve, daring to run away with my child?" Yao Jiajia didn't dare speak, gently trying to free herself from his grasp, but Gu Haitao held her tightly. Finally, she pleaded, "Let me go, it hurts." Gu Haitao released his grip, and Yao Jiajia's face turned bright red. Gu Haitao scolded harshly, "You've really got some skills raising a child like this." Yao Jiajia felt wronged and tears streamed down her face. Gu Haitao continued, "Five years, and you haven't improved at all. You cry at the slightest problem. Wait until Hanghang is discharged from the hospital, then you'll be sorry." Yao Jiajia trembled uncontrollably. At nineteen, she had saved him, and now she was his woman. The tall, strong, and wildly alluring Gu Haitao had made Yao Jiajia fall in love with him, even fear him. No matter how tenderly he held her one moment, the next, if she provoked him, he would hurt her without hesitation; his large, round hands would strike her without hesitation…

7. 7 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   This is the pinnacle of sweet and angsty contemporary romance novels this year. After reading it, I can't get into anything else. The author has a profound cultural background, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead is madly in love, but not mindlessly so. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading.

8. 8 重 Reborn to Serve the Beauty 重生之美人事君 Green Lamp青灯Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she and he were bitter rivals, fighting each other for a lifetime until they both ended up hurt, harming others and themselves alike. Given another chance, she swears to stay away from conflict and from the ruthless, volatile, dark-hearted man she remembers. She’ll live her own life in peace. But that bastard just won’t leave her alone... 5.2kReads9.1Score38514d adds

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   I thought I was going to see a tragic romance, but I was overwhelmed by sweetness! The male lead appears to be a sinister villain, but he is actually the only salvation for the reborn female lead in both her lives. The story is packed with sweet moments: the unexpected joy after being forced into marriage, his secret jealousy, and his willingness to overturn the world for her. The epilogue fills in the tragic ending of her past life, finally revealing that the ruthlessness he saw in her previous life was simply the pain of unrequited love.

9. 9 救 Help! My Abstinent CEO Steals a Kiss Every Night After We Got Married 救命！婚后，禁欲总裁每晚偷亲我 Baby Li Yu李渔宝宝Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later. Both leads are virgins. A fresh college graduate accidentally hit an old man with her car. The old man glanced at his eldest grandson, a CEO nearing thirty and still a bachelor, and suddenly came up with an idea. Old man: “Young lady, I won’t make you pay for the damage or the medical bills. Just give me a great-grandchild in return.” The CEO glanced at the college girl. “Has our old ancestor finally lost his marbles?” College girl: “...Is he trying to shake me dow 19Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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   A story of love and heartbreak, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and both leads are virgins. A recent female college graduate accidentally bumps into an elderly man. The old man glances at his nearly 30-year-old, still-single CEO grandson and suddenly has an idea. The old man says, "Young lady, I won't make you pay me money or medical bills, just give me a great-grandson." The CEO rolls his eyes at the college graduate: "Is your grandmother getting senile?" The college graduate: "... Is this some kind of extortion?" After getting their marriage certificate, the CEO leans against the wall... CEO: "My grandmother has excellent taste."

10. 10 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.9kReads6.5Score21514d adds

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    👀Everyone needs to read this! It's so addictive, finding sweetness amidst the heartbreak! He's reborn to seek revenge, but after all the calculations, he still can't bear to part with her. He says he hates her, but his actions betray him, protecting her unconditionally! I'm totally shipping this twisted love!

11. 11 爱 Love’s Redemption 爱的救赎 Peony Hidden in the Clouds云隐牡丹Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Hidden Tycoon + Love and Redemption + Sweet + Angsty + Happy Ending] I hereby announce that my pen name is now “Auspicious Cabbage.” Rejected by her boss, she quits and becomes a full-time writer. By chance, she meets an elusive titan of the investment world, then mistakenly assumes he’s about to go bankrupt. Cold as a mountain, he’s been hurt by love and has no hopes for romance. He mistakenly believes she’s scheming to seduce him. To her, however, her career matters more than love. But throug 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's very sweet; the male lead spoils the female lead like Jia Baoyu dotes on Qingwen when she tears up a fan. However, it's also very heart-wrenching, causing psychological problems for the characters. But this novel is written with a very mature and experienced feel, making it unsuitable for students.

12. 12 夺 Steal Her Heart, Become the Mad Crown Prince's Captive 夺她诱心，沦为疯批太子掌中囚 Xiao Xiao Is Just Xiao Xiao萧萧就是萧萧Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Completed! Mad, obsessive prince of an enemy kingdom + stunning, radiant daughter of a duke [Devoted to each other + taking by force + forced love + instant attraction + angst before sweetness + fleeing while pregnant + imprisonment + powerful male lead and weak female lead] Yun Chuning, the cherished pearl of the Duke of Xiyou, was already engaged to Fu Anche, the legitimate son of the prime minister. With her wedding fast approaching, Yun Chuning accidentally caught the eye of Yin Peiming, the 2.1kReads7.0Score11614d adds

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    Initially tormented, then showered with exclusive affection!

13. 13 夫 The Madam Ran Off Pregnant, Mr. Yan, Stop Torturing Her 夫人带球跑，晏总别虐了 He Fan河帆Modern Romance564k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, Scheming Hero + Groveling After the Divorce + Angsty and Sweet] After getting divorced, Yi Chu discovers she's pregnant... The bastard regrets it too late: “I've loved you all along!” 1v1. The male lead is obsessive and ruthless, and pretends not to love the heroine. The heroine is clever and lively, and pretends to love the male lead very much. 476Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    Super heart-wrenching and tear-jerking! I'd rather die than not have some! The female lead suffers terribly; the male lead loves her but, due to a misunderstanding, seeks revenge, imprisoning and humiliating her in various ways. After their divorce, the male lead experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing" moment, starting to dote on the female lead.

14. 14 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 3.1kReads—Score19214d adds

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    A combination of cruelty and affection!

15. 15 疯 A Wildly Growing Clarity 疯长的清醒 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted A genuinely unhinged gang heiress VS a proud, fallen young master Love and hate + two obsessive madmen + both are virgins + angst + tragic romance + mutual torment * On a rainy evening, dirty water streamed through the old alley. He approached her recklessly, his voice gentle. “Are you… all right? Do you need help?” Yan Zhuo’s lips curled into a cold smile. Hah, he thinks he can save just anyone. The next second, she recognized his face: the man from the dark-web livestream, who beguiled viewers 2.5kReads8.0Score15414d adds

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    A mad, mafia-like heiress coerces and entices a down-on-his-luck young nobleman into a relationship with her. The protagonist's actions are a mix of love and hate, a painful mutual torment. The later revenge by the male lead is very compelling. (Note: This is a female-dominated story; please do not read if you are experiencing a love triangle.)

16. 16 季 Secretary Ji Doesn't Want to Get Married! The Obsessive CEO Can't Stop Chasing Her 季秘书不想结婚！偏执总裁追上瘾 Autumn Twilight Splendor秋之暮华Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [A CEO who's all talk but secretly a softie x a clever, beautiful secretary] [Both are romantically inexperienced + love grows over time + she runs away while pregnant + sweet romance] By day, she is his secretary, highly capable and adept at handling anything that comes her way. By night, she becomes a thoughtful assistant in his private life. Ji Ling never imagined she would become entangled with a man like Shao Libai in this unfamiliar city. She agreed because she was lonely and because Sha 130Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements! ❤️❤️

17. 17 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.7kReads—Score27914d adds

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    This one! Incredibly angsty! A hardcore "wife-chasing-after-the-worst" story, a powerful female protagonist's satisfying revenge and growth, confident and carefree. Every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns. The writing is concise and fast-paced. The beginning is brutal for the female lead, but later the male lead suffers terribly, to the point of being utterly humiliated. It's incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

18. 18 空 The Sweet Little Wife Dropped from the Sky: The CEO Uncle Dotes on Her 空降小甜妻：霸总大叔宠上瘾 A Lazy Little One懒懒的一小只Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama is now available. Just search for the protagonist’s name! [Married first, fall in love later + Devoted husband + Two powerful figures pretending after marriage] [After their sudden marriage, the billionaire CEO finally shows his true colors!] Kicked out of her home, poor real heiress Yu Zheng marries the domineering CEO in a whirlwind wedding. His sweet, obedient little wife is soft and easy to push around, while her rich, domineering older husband is strong and full of energy. H 5.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    This male lead dotes on the female lead! The second male lead torments the second female lead in the early stages, and later the second female lead torments the second male lead! ヾ(๑╹ヮ╹๑)ﾉ" They're all big shots, they have aliases.

19. 19 南 Nanfang, I Want You All to Myself 南方，我要你只属于我 DddddTModern Romance327k WordsCompleted "Contemporary romance for adults" Reader advisory: domineering CEO, love rivalry, emotional push and pull, sexual tension, schemes, and redemption A fateful encounter, an intensely turbulent romance, an unexpected killing, a conspiracy spanning years, a painful sacrifice, and a desperate ending... The world is one giant battlefield of passions. Nan Fang is an art student. Her beauty is impossible to ignore, and her cool aloofness makes her seem untouched by the clamor of the world. Her broken f 583Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Must-see... You're welcome

20. 20 独 Solely Spoiled: The Billion-Dollar Darling of Young Master Li 独宠霸爱：厉少的万亿小娇妻 Big Sister Shiya诗雅姐姐Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted Modern romance + wealthy CEO + devoted husband + sweet romance After her father falls ill, the sheltered eldest daughter of the Ruan family finds herself under attack from every side. Then her charming ex-boyfriend returns and pampers her like a princess! “Marry me. With the title of Mrs. Li, you’ll be unstoppable. You can take on gods and ghosts alike. If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up for you!” A month later, the eldest daughter of the Ruan family takes the position of chairwoman of the Ruan G 50Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A sweet story with a touch of angst, absolutely delicious! Awesome! 👍 You won't regret reading it!

21. 21 待 Until We Meet Again: A Thousand-Year Promise 待到重逢之千年之约 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads287k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, two male leads, both devoted to each other; doting CEO top x wilderness rescue team captain bottom + different time and space + multiple couples + happy ending] The times, characters, and places in this story are all fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Our love runs as deep as the sea, our bond is etched in the Three Lives Stone. Fate binds us across the world, and we will never part. To find the one I love and stay together until our hair turns white. If there is 118Reads—Score1014d adds

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    Can you accept the double Nan theme? It has both angst and sweetness, each book has its own unique characteristics, and it's all about reconciliation after a broken relationship. The first book is a clash between fantasy and modern times; the second is a rebirth story with a strong emperor and his minister; the third is about a scheming protagonist who ends up in prison; the fourth is about a real and fake young master; the fifth is about angst followed by sweetness; and the sixth is a modern rebirth story set in the entertainment industry.

22. 22 蚀 A Heart-Eroding Crisis 蚀心危情 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads386k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + multiple side couples + wealthy CEO] If I died just like this, would I finally be free? It all began with that conspiracy. He was convicted and sent to prison, enduring a long sentence, losing his closest friend, and suffering the betrayal of his lover. In an instant, the whole world turned against him. To stay alive, he had no choice but to abandon his kind heart, fight fate, and make enemies of everyone. When he got a second chance at life, all he wanted was to leave the con 84Reads—Score714d adds
23. 23 重 Reborn: My Sovereign 重生：我的君主大人 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted Two male leads: the devoted general Beiming Han as the pursuer × the sweet, gentle prince Mu Yichen as the pursued This story takes place in a fictional setting. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. In his previous life, Mu Yichen was willing to sacrifice everything for Beiming Han: the throne, his martial arts, his dignity, and even his life. Until his final moment, he was still worrying about Beiming Han. He left behind only one sentence: “If there is another life, let us n 176Reads8.6Score—14d adds
24. 24 曙 When the Dawn Sets 曙光落幕时 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads350k WordsCompleted Dominant CEO gong × designer shou. Both have secret identities. Dual male leads. The shou switched places with someone else, changing the course of both their lives. Yet somehow, he eventually returned to his birth family and found the love that had been meant for him all along. He thought the door to happiness was finally about to open for him, but an unexpected illness brought him to a halt. As he battled his illness, the gong stayed by his side, quietly and unwaveringly. After weathering ever 22Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 第 At First Sight 第一眼 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads218k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Sweet and doting, both pure] [Sweet and doting, no angst] [Cold, taciturn CEO × innocent young master] They met at an auction. Just one glance was enough for them to know they were meant for each other. Love at first sight isn’t impossible, just rare and hard to come by! Wei Bo’an, I, Xiao Tianqi, want to stay by your side forever, and love you for all eternity. We still have a long life ahead, so don’t worry. Believe me: no matter how you change, I’ll always love you just the 25Reads5.7Score—14d adds
26. 26 请 Reborn: Please Love Me Again 【重生】请你再爱一次 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads287k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + domineering CEO and rising star + multiple side couples] No mistaken love, and everyone gets a happy ending, so read without worry. In his previous life, after accumulating enough disappointment, Feng Lin decided to part amicably with Wan Yi. But Wan Yi did not want to end their relationship. When the two left the civil affairs bureau, Wan Yi stared at the green divorce certificate in his hand, unable to accept it. “I’ll take you home.” “Fine. Let’s say this is our last goodbye. 78Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 触 A Touch Away from Igniting 触而即发 Du Du, Chubby Tummy杜杜肚肚胖胖Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted (If you feel the setup takes too long, you can start reading from Chapter 3! Don’t stop halfway through later on, though. I’m worried you won’t be ready for the mind-blowing twist.) An Xin fell for the man before her, Lu Yumo, at first sight and began pursuing him relentlessly... Lu Yumo looked at the girl before him. Wasn’t this “Lisa,” the escort his good buddy had introduced him to? An Xin’s persistence moved Lu Yumo, and he wanted to see what tricks this girl had up her sleeve... Later, he r —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The sweetest thing is to experience hardship first and then enjoy the sweetest reward.

28. 28 江 Jiang Chuze, I Won’t Love You Anymore 江楚泽，我不会爱你了 Xiangli Xiaoxin香梨笑心Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that An Ruoxuan, the beautiful eldest daughter of the An family in Xingdu, chased after the cold-faced young master of the Jiang family in Beicheng from the time they were children. She tried every way she could to cling to him, earning a reputation as his little shadow and a stalker. But then the aloof young master got together with Su Munan, An Ruoxuan's best friend... Eight years later, Jiang Chuze turned around and married An Ruoxuan. She thought she was going to heaven, but i 1.5kReads8.5Score10114d adds

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    The first character to appear was a scheming woman; the foreshadowing in this book was all in the words and sentences. I understood it, cried my eyes out, and I highly recommend it.

29. 29 落 After Falling on Hard Times, I Was Spoiled by a Powerful Hong Kong Tycoon 落魄后，我被港圈大佬娇养 Warm Words温言暖语Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweetness and heartbreak intertwined, groveling pursuit, forced love, both leads are inexperienced] [Powerful, scheming man with endless stamina VS proud heiress fallen on hard times] After Lin Tingran goes bankrupt, she’s bought by the man she once looked down on. Zhou Jiansui treats her well: gentle, affectionate, domineering, and devoted. She can’t help falling in love with him, but just as she’s ready to spend her life with him... She discovers that all his tenderness, sweet words, and poss 1.9kReads8.8Score13514d adds

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    I recommend this book!

30. 30 契 When the Contract Ended, She Disappeared 契约到期，她消失了 Nan Moyue南墨月Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted They meet by chance, and he steals her first kiss. He tries every way he can to make her his contract girlfriend. He’s possessive, and when she makes a mistake, he punishes her domineeringly. Xia Zhiye, you belong only to me. As they spend time together, she realizes she’s falling for him. Later, he says that when their contract expires, he’ll have a surprise for her. But then he abandons her? Five years later, she returns… 1.8kReads—Score19014d adds

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    The domineering male lead meets the female lead and becomes infatuated. After their encounter, they become a contract couple for some reason. During their time together, the female lead discovers she is gradually falling in love with him. He promises her a surprise on the day the contract expires, but he doesn't appear. Heartbroken, she leaves. Mu Xingchen! You abandoned me? Just wait and see!

31. 31 沉 A Gardenia in Full Bloom 沉栀向满 Talking Ink Blossoms谈砚生花Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Intense, bittersweet romance | Rekindled love | Saving each other | Two strong, devoted leads Manzhu flowers fall; you and I are both pieces on the board. - Gu Chen | Lin Man After traveling billions of years, the stars became the universe’s question cast down upon the earth. A firefly burns through its fleeting life, a poem returned to the night sky by the blades of grass. As they look toward one another, their flickering light becomes a destined act of mutual salvation. Born for love, with no 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has both sweet and angsty moments! Seriously, it's amazing! The beginning was sweet, but now that I've gotten to the angsty parts, I've cried so much I've lost ten pounds 😢... Everyone, go for it! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

32. 32 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A hidden imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood, only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to survive! A series of bizarre murders drew her into the case, and the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered...

33. 33 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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    The male lead hadn't touched the female lead for a year of marriage, and she didn't complain! While the male lead was watching a manipulative woman's performance, the female lead immediately announced their divorce! Abusing one's wife is fun for a while! The revenge is like going to a funeral parlor!

34. 34 合 Contractual Stand-In: After the Divorce, President Gu Goes Mad and Begs Me Night After Night 合约替身：离婚后顾总发疯夜夜求 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance186k WordsOngoing [Stand-in contract + mind-reading + marriage first, love later + running away while pregnant + regretful pursuit + rekindled romance + bittersweet sweetness + happy ending] The male lead can read minds × the female lead is a snarky commentator. A high-stakes battle of inner thoughts from start to finish. [At first, he hears her cursing him but treats her even more cruelly. Later, her heart goes cold, and he goes mad trying to win her back.] When I was forced to sign a stand-in contract, Gu Chen —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one! A sweet and angsty blend, the female lead is a substitute for her unrequited love, the male lead has mind-reading abilities, and it's slightly humorous. The beginning is filled with intense suffering for the female lead, while the later part is equally intense for the male lead. It's fun to torment the wife for a while, but the pursuit of her will be a nightmare. The writing style is concise and fast-paced. Hope you like it!

35. 35 双 An Old Dream of Two Beauties 双姝旧梦 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted The Ning family had two daughters: the elder, Wushuang, and the younger, Wuxia. The elder sister was plain-looking, but had exceptionally beautiful skin. The younger sister was breathtakingly beautiful, but her body was covered in unsightly red rashes. One day, a young and handsome governor took up his new post in the city... 68Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The novel is finished! This is a novel that combines elements of sadomasochism and romantic love. Don't give up on finishing this novel just because two sisters are fighting over one man. If that's really the case, I'll feel sorry for you. Only the female lead has a tragic ending. The ending was unexpected. You'll never know what the female lead is thinking. Fate was unfair to her. She really suffered. 🥺🥺 She eventually died alone, without children.

36. 36 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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    This is great! The male lead has a violent temper and, fearing he'd hurt the female lead, divorced her. He regretted it afterward, but she disappeared. Five years later, he found her, but a misunderstanding led to some heartbreak. Then he learned the truth, and their relationship became a sweet and flirtatious one. It's super good!

37. 37 秘 A Secretary's Guide: My Boss Is at It Again 秘书心得：我家老板又搞又作 Little Scamp Dunchu, Blessed with Wealth大富大贵小痞囤Modern Romance512k WordsOngoing (An unconventional CEO romance that gets better the more you read! Both leads are inexperienced, with a touch of the supernatural.) Qi Jin, the famous second young master of the Qi family, dominates the business world with his exceptional abilities while making gossip headlines with his notorious love life. The scumbag who never keeps a girlfriend for more than three months has put his private secretary, Shi Ran, through hell, making her handle all his breakups! “Mr. Qi! You can't stop me from r 2Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Haha, Mr. Qi and Secretary Shi are really playing cat and mouse!

38. 38 我 My Big Mao 我的大毛 Backflip Puppet后空翻布偶10k WordsCompleted My Big Hair 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 顾 Young Master Gu Orders: Win Back Your Ex-Wife and Have a Baby 顾少有令：追回前妻生宝宝 A Word, Ink Heart一语墨心Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A scheming woman stole the spotlight, and An Yutian was cruelly divorced just after her wedding. Feeling her belly grow bigger by the day, she swore, “Love can go to hell. I’m going to make money!” She transformed into the dazzling heiress of the He family and began her comeback, only to find herself relentlessly pursued by a certain someone. “Wife, isn’t it thrilling to flirt with me and then run away?” “Wife? Who’s your wife?” “Don’t play dumb. You’re carrying my baby!” An Yutian stared at him 14Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    This is it!

40. 40 独 Exclusive Spoiling: A Sweet Contract Between a Top-Tier Star and Me 独家专宠：顶流与我的甜蜜合约 Wei the Great维大大大Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted [Top-tier idol X ordinary girlhood friend, contract romance: sweet and doting, rekindled love, both are each other's first and only, cherished by the whole group] Su Xiaoyu's life was simple until top-tier star Shen Mubai suddenly appeared out of nowhere... and it turned out he was her childhood playmate! Even more unbelievably, her childhood friend, now a top-tier star, wants her to be his contract girlfriend! And he wants them to appear together on a dating reality show? While Su Xiaoyu is sti 1Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The story has a sweet and angsty structure, it's very enjoyable! (Main story complete) Top star + amateur, childhood sweethearts reunite after a breakup, the female lead is the only one he loves.

41. 41 短 Short Drama Script: Winter Roses 短剧剧本：凛冬玫瑰 Xiao Qing Shang萧清商Modern Romance63k WordsOngoing [Wealthy CEO Romance with Intense Pampering and Angst] The male lead is a proud, powerful CEO who dotes on his wife excessively. The female lead is a dazzling beauty who comes into his life for revenge and is torn between love and hate for him. Old-school tropes, with love and hate tangled together. (It's written in short-drama script format, but it won't be hard to read.) 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book starts with a mix of sweetness and angst, and the entire text remains...

42. 42 冰 The Ice-Cold CEO Doesn’t Realize He’s in Love 冰山总裁爱而不自知 Swaying Spring Waters春水摇曳Modern Romance93k WordsCompleted The moment I saw you, a tsunami rose in my heart. But I stood there quietly, letting no one know. What should I do when CEO Han is in love without realizing it? Please advise. The domineering CEO nearly gets wrapped around someone's little finger. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 傅 President Fu, Come Here! I Can't Resist Your Burning Passion 傅总，来吧！你的炽热我抵挡不住 Sea Street and Yun海街与蕴Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Sweet and angsty + reunion after a long separation + intense romantic tension + carefully laid plans + revenge] Also known as: “A Secret Love and a Vengeful Heart: Young Master Fu, Don't Be So Devoted” When Ling Jiadai was little, her parents died in a fire. After two years of darkness in an orphanage, she was adopted by a kind couple. She falls in love at first sight with wealthy heir Fu Jingxu at university, but they part ways because of a misunderstanding. Three years later, Jiadai discover 3Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and angsty! Give this one a try!

44. 44 禁 Caged and Cherished 禁锢偏宠 Mister Lamplighter掌灯先生Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Warlord-era tragic romance, a crazed and obsessive hero and a gentle, graceful heroine] In the Republican era, on the twenty-fourth day of the first lunar month, she married into the Ning family wearing red. She sought neither wealth nor status, only a peaceful, happy life. Unexpectedly, he returned with his army while still young, killing her husband, violating her, and humiliating her soul, keeping her imprisoned in the palm of his hand. The more she resisted, the more possessively and forcef 93Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can give it a try 😳

45. 45 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 342Reads—Score814d adds

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    I loved him for ten years, yet I was only fit to be her shadow. The first time I saw him, I was being chased and pushed into a fire. He rescued me from human traffickers, took off his coat and draped it over my shoulders, saying gently, "Girl, you are free." From that moment on, I knew I was destined to follow him for life. Not out of gratitude, but because—he was the first person who didn't want anything from me, but simply wanted me to live. I followed him across the country, accompanying him in his search for someone. For ten whole years. One year, his temples turned completely white overnight at the Anqing ferry crossing. Because someone told him that his wife had appeared there. He chased for three days and three nights, but the one he caught wasn't you. He squatted at the dock all night, and when I found him the next day, his temples were completely white. He never cried when he drank. When sober, he wouldn't shed a single tear. Only when drunk, lying alone on the inn's bed, calling out, "Butterfly, Butterfly, where are you, where are you?", Tears streamed from his eyes into the pillow. I wiped them away for him. He never knew. He bought the house in the south of the city. The courtyard was filled with gardenias, a swing was set up, and the children's room was furnished. Every year he went there, sitting alone in the empty courtyard, staring blankly at the gardenia tree. The flowers bloomed and withered, withered and bloomed again. You never came back. Later, he finally found her. She stood in the pavilion, wearing an elegant kimono, her eyes cold and aloof, like a figure from a painting. I stood outside the pavilion, suddenly feeling very small, very small—like a blade of grass by the roadside, looking up and seeing a flower blooming in the sky. I am illiterate, my hands are calloused from washing and cooking, and I wear faded coarse cloth clothes. But she, even the wrinkles on her cuffs are beautiful. No wonder. No wonder he missed her for so many years. That day, he knelt in front of the Yang family mansion for a whole day, exchanging all his wealth for betrothal gifts, just wanting her to come back. She refused. She spoke to him in broken Japanese, "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." When he came out, the light in his eyes had died. He walked past me without even seeing me. His eyes were always only for her. I rushed into the pavilion, knelt before her, and tearfully told her every word of the suffering he had endured over the years: his searching, his longing, his drunkenness, his insomnia, his gray hair. I asked for nothing else but for her to come back—if she would come back, I could leave. I could disappear completely. She just stood there, looking at me expressionlessly. Finally, in that broken tone, she coldly said, "If you love him, stay by his side. Warm him. Sooner or later he will feel your love and accept you." Then she turned and walked away, step by step. I knew she wasn't heartless. The blood from her fingernails had stained the lining of her sleeve. Like me, she was hiding her deepest pain behind the coldest expression. Later, he finally married me. On our wedding day, he drank heavily, becoming completely drunk. I helped him back to his room, and as he leaned on my shoulder, he kept calling her name. A year later, I gave birth to our daughter, and he named her Nian Die. Zhang Zhiming's daughter, Zhang Nian Die. At that moment, I understood. In his heart, I would forever be just a shadow of her. Nian Die, Nian Die. Unrequited love will never be reciprocated. Until his death, he carried the silver butterfly hairpin she had left behind. I stood before his grave, without crying. I simply placed another hairpin—the one she wore last—with his. "You are finally reunited," I said. "She waited for you her whole life, and you waited for her your whole life. In the next life, don't miss each other again." And that exquisite crystal ball—the only gift he ever personally chose for her—I quietly placed in my daughter's swaddling clothes. Let Nian Die grow up with it; it was the only remaining tenderness her father had left in his life. 😢😢😢

46. 46 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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    This is inherently a combination of animal cruelty and abuse.

47. 47 蚀 A Marriage That Cuts to the Bone: Ex-Husband, Let Me Go 蚀骨危婚：前夫请放手 Yan Sunny Day Empress颜晴天后Modern Romance718k WordsCompleted Wen Nanxu knows that Lu Jincheng has always had another woman in his heart. He married her only to make that woman come back to him. So after three years of marriage, she is still untouched. He is famous for his many love affairs and endless scandals, and constantly dominates the entertainment headlines. He’s even more of a top-tier star than the celebrities themselves. She married him only to secure the Wen family’s business, so after the wedding she kept her place and never pried into his priv 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    This book is really good. I just finished reading the ending. The male lead seems like a womanizer, but he's been plotting against the female lead for a long time. Both of them think the other has someone else in their heart. The angst is heart-wrenching, but the sweet moments are incredibly sweet. It has a happy ending.

48. 48 你 You Are My Gentle Sorrow 你是我的淡淡忧伤 If It Were a Love Song若情歌Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + possessive love] When she was fat, nobody paid her any attention. After she lost weight, he suddenly saw the noble character beneath her beautiful appearance. “Wooden-headed fool, you have no idea how wonderful you are.” Xiang Qingtian sighed and murmured to himself. “I get worried whenever I can't see you, even for a moment. What am I going to do? I really want to lock you in the house so nobody else can see you. I want to be the only one who gets to look at you.” Lin Mumu brok 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story concludes in chapter 26 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)✧

49. 49 郡 The Princess Says Her Childhood Friend Is Just a Snake-Obsessed Lunatic 郡主说她家竹马只是蛇精病而已 If It Were a Love Song若情歌Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + possessive love] A hopelessly clueless man’s guide to romance The Chai family’s beloved, pampered, kind and beautiful young princess, famed for her looks, has fallen for the gentle, refined young man who lives next door to the neighbor next door. But she has too many rivals. How can she win him over? The princess remembers the person who lives next door to her: a nameless creature whom neither people nor dogs can stand, barely worthy of being called her c 63Reads6.6Score—14d adds
50. 50 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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    Finding sugar in shards of glass Mature female lawyer VS. Seemingly innocent but actually cunning young man

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