Any Well-written Contemporary Romances with a Sensible Plot and Sound Values? 有没有文笔很好的现言，情节合理，三观正的

1. 101 腿 How Could Secretary Song, with Her Weak Knees, Dare Tell Her Boss She's Not Satisfied? 腿软的宋秘书哪敢对上司说不满意 Yao Fufu姚富富Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted President Jiang was being sexually harassed in his own office! "President, you know, I've wanted to kiss you for ages..." His usually strict, poker-faced secretary Song grabbed him by his black tie and kissed him by force! Then she started undoing the buttons on his black shirt, one by one... His secretary Song seemed like a different person, burning with passion! But the next day, Secretary Song handed in her resignation! "Why?" "President, I wasn't... very satisfied with your performance last 2.8kReads8.9Score202Shelves

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   What the female lead perceives as a daring and reckless seduction is, in reality, the male lead's anticipated desire.

2. 102 为 Why Do the Gods Favor Me? 为何神明偏爱我 Distant Mountain's Little Pearl远山小珍珠Modern Romance519k WordsOngoing They say that where the gods cannot reach, a mother can. “But I don’t have a mother anymore.” “Then, Yu’er, you still have yourself. And you have me.” At twenty-nine, Qi Wenyuan had avenged his family, but still could not bring back the love of his life. “I beseech every Buddha in this temple to protect her. I long for her to rise from the dead.” “I offer my whole life as penance. I will spend it by the Buddha, atoning for all my sins. I ask only that the woman I love be brought back to life.” 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book has a gentle, narrative style, with some funny parts. I really like the female lead's personality; she's arrogant, gets revenge on the spot, doesn't hold grudges, and has a knack for roasting people! (Hahaha, why am I rapping here?) Go read it! It's not a mindless romance!!

3. 103 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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   The female lead seeks out the male lead to annul her engagement with the second male lead. From her perspective, she's forced into the marriage; from his, it's a calculated move. Both leads have strong moral values, and the second male lead isn't inherently evil, just has differing beliefs. The female lead's character is exceptionally well-developed, and their relationship should be mutual, not one-sided.

4. 104 假 What If I Were a Parasitic Vine? 假如我是菟丝花 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Signed for a print edition, publication pending | Instinctive attraction | Pure love in the early stages | Passionate love in the later stages | When they first met, Su Yunluo never dared imagine that Xie Chen would actually seduce her. After all, back then he was the teacher's pride and joy, the top student admired by the whole school, the God of Xie. Everyone said that this God of Xie was aloof and chaste, untouchable, and above worldly concerns. Only Su Yunluo quietly saw through it. It was a 72.9kReads9.4Score9.8kShelves

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5. 105 怦 A Heart-Pounding Marriage 怦然婚动 Little Black Bunny黑兔崽崽Modern Romance385k WordsOngoing [Everyday life + Marriage Before Love + mutual devotion] Childhood friends Shatang and Shen Jingmo were both still single as they neared thirty. With their families playing matchmaker, they got married. On the day they registered their marriage, while they were having their full-body checkups, Shatang cornered Shen Jingmo against the wall. “Dr. Shen, would you like me to examine you now, or tonight?” The man trapped against the wall raised his brows slightly and replied in a husky voice, “Now is 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Childhood sweethearts + arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male and female leads are both career-driven and continue to grow, mature, and become stronger in their respective fields. The couple respects each other and loves each other fiercely.

6. 106 穿 Transmigrate into a Book Set in the 1970s: Even a Slacker Has to Hustle 穿书七零，咸鱼也得卷起来 Hawthorn Syrup山楂糖水Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted Yun Shu transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character in a period novel. She didn't need to be sent to the countryside because she was already there. She didn't need to deal with horrible people because she was one of them. She didn't want to go back to school, but had to hide there to stay alive. She didn't want marriage to change her fate, yet rumors about her never stopped. She didn't want to attract attention, but kept getting thrust into the spotlight... She thought she had alw 2.7kReads8.9Score190Shelves

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   This story is well-written, with positive values ​​and a reasonable plot. It's just that an ordinary, well-behaved girl transmigrates into the body of a shrewish village woman, which is initially difficult to accept, leading to a series of embarrassing situations. There's no dramatic reversal of fortune or revenge; the protagonist finds her way through education. It's not a wish-fulfillment story.

7. 107 你 Hello, My Name Is An Lan 你好，我叫安澜 Bronze Clepsydra青铜漏Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Guiding boyfriend × a gentle, strong heroine who grows] Fifteen years ago, Jiang Yanci unwittingly cast a patch of sunlight onto a seed hiding in a corner. From that moment on, An Lan clung to that ray of light, breaking through the cracks between the bricks and striving to sprout, bloom, and grow into a flourishing tree. When they met again, that towering tree gently cradled a broken Jiang Yanci. Carrying the shadow of the once confident young man he had been, she led him step by step out of t 669Reads8.3Score102Shelves

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   Super good! [Drooling][drooling][drooling] The writing, logic, plot, and character design are all top-notch. Although it's a story about unrequited love, the female lead's growth is fantastic. She's capable, shrewd, and decisive. She's the epitome of intellectual romance in my eyes! [Admiration][admiration][admiration] The male lead is also amazing, absolutely gentle and respectful. He transforms his own decay into fertile soil to nurture his lover's ideals. I really love how he calls the female lead "Ms. Anlan"—it's more beautiful than any "I love you"! [Crying][crying][crying] It's truly super good, go for it!!! [Already added to my bookshelf][bump this post]

8. 108 灵 A Thousand Journeys of the Soul: Princess, It's Time to Go 灵魂千百渡：公主，请上路 Moonlight over Nanshan南山月明Modern Romance869k WordsCompleted [Wild Imagination + Supernatural + Romance + CEO + Devoted Couple] My name is Shen Nanyi. By day, I’m a lawyer. By night, I ferry souls along the Road to the Underworld. An exemplary cog in the underworld’s machinery, a slashie who straddles the worlds of yin and yang. Employee number 9527. According to the Book of Life and Death, I was supposed to die at fourteen. Someone stole the years I had left. My master, Jiang Yingyu, asked me, “Do you want to die, or do you want to live?” I thought he s 5Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   No one in the world could possibly like her best friend's boyfriend! He's like a calamity; every appearance is a fierce battle, and the female protagonist is constantly sharpening her knives…

9. 109 乌 Black Gauze and Rouge 乌纱与胭脂 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Human nature is like the sun: impossible to look at directly. Many people appear charming and refined on the surface, but strip away the facade and you’ll see human nature laid bare. By portraying the real chaos of society, this work exposes the evil and filth within human nature and calls on people to choose kindness and uphold social decency. 7.6kReads—Score479Shelves

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   A classic modern urban romance novel

10. 110 山 Mountains and Rivers, Naturally Unadorned 山水不造作 Song Zhirang宋知让Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Media + A male lead who speaks his mind + Opinion leader + Two equally matched leads + Angsty romance + Cat lover + AI] [Urban romance + Realistic fiction] [Entirely fictional] Television was once the heart of every household. Now, it has become a forgotten corner of the times. Pei Yuchi, a TV host born in the 1990s, recited scripts written by others, his edges worn down by rigid procedures. Then reform began, thrusting him into the eye of the storm and making him the blade that would break th 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reflecting on the past, it seems to be right before my eyes.

11. 111 浮 The Strange Tales of Mortal Life: Li Longbiao 浮生乱象之李龙彪 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Urban253k WordsCompleted I'm the scum at the bottom of society, the trash you all talk about. I don't have much education, money, status, a house, a car, or a wife. I'm a single man, just some hoodlum. It's not my fault I ended up this way. When I was a kid, I had big dreams and ambitions, too. I wanted to study hard, get into a good university, then find work in the city and become a respectable office worker. But the cruel realities of life shattered every one of those beautiful dreams. Through its portrayal of Li Lon 1.8kReads—Score144Shelves
12. 112 老 I’m Done Holding Back in the Apocalypse. If You Don’t Like It, Let’s Fight 老娘在末世不装了，看不惯就干吧 Lord Loves Snow恋雪君Sci-Fi & Apocalypse270k WordsCompleted [Alien heroine, top-tier powers, strictly business, male lead, not an arrogant overpowered hero, a major who puts herself on the line for the people.] [Both leads are cool and distant, putting country and family before romance. Guaranteed face-slapping of scumbags, with a little warmth.] The apocalypse has arrived. What does that have to do with aliens?! The heroine Bai Ting, blessed by a god-tier civilization, uses her infinite-reset rebirth ability to return to different points in time and sp 346Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    The protagonist possesses two superpowers: infinite rebirth and the ability to strangle. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic superpower base. A contemporary romance with a wildly imaginative premise, the writing is excellent, and the tragedy of the apocalypse is vividly portrayed.

13. 113 胭 The Rouge Spinster 胭脂剩女 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted Through the emotional journey of Yang Jingjing, a single woman past the age traditionally considered ideal for marriage, the story offers glimpses of every facet of society and the warmth and coldness of human life, exposing the ugliness and greed of human nature. Full of twists and turns, it paints a penetrating portrait of the realities faced by women like her. 1.9kReads—Score147Shelves
14. 114 哑 A Cage Woven from Mute Desire 哑欲织笼 Hibiscus Blooms on Its Own槿花自荣Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted [A cool, sweet, and soft-hearted heroine who knows how to draw people in × a possessive, high-born, dangerously obsessive hero who lives for his wife] [Long-planned pursuit + obsessive madness + intense push and pull + lightning-fast romance] One-on-one, sweet romance, sexually inexperienced leads, happy ending After meeting only a few times, Jiang Ningdi resorted to underhanded tactics to make He Antang his girlfriend. In front of her, Jiang Ningdi always played the part of a refined, elegant, 246Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book! The plot is original, the female lead is a diplomat, and the male lead is a political and business tycoon—a powerful pairing! Most importantly, I'm praising the author's writing style in every single chapter. Tired of that? Go read it now! This book is destined to be a hit!

15. 115 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    [Sending Heart][Admiration] I like books of similar genres. The first one is about the second male lead's unrequited love for the female lead, which eventually becomes real. The second one is about the second male lead winning over the female lead. It's not that the female lead's original crush on her brother was bad, but ultimately he wasn't honest enough, lacked courage, and it was the man who fought and struggled who won love.

16. 116 以 I Pledge My Love to You 以深情相许 Jiu Gui九归Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted (Gentle teacher x scheming CEO) A lighthearted, sugary-sweet story about a bickering couple Also known as: The Difference in Treatment Before and After Mr. Jiang’s Identity Is Revealed Xu Jinyu has been a good girl for over twenty years. The boldest thing she’s ever done is try to sabotage her half-sister’s arranged marriage. Her sister stole her boyfriend, then humiliated Xu Jinyu in public. Who could swallow that insult? Years of resentment finally explode! When she hears her sister is about 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check out these contemporary sweet romance novels.

17. 117 把 Save Your Tenderness for Her 把温柔给她 Jiu Gui九归Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof beauty of a doctor × gentle, scheming CEO (A doting, sweet romance; he pursues her) When Fu Chen was seventeen, she delivered love letters to Zhou Changyan on behalf of a classmate for a month's worth of pocket money. When Zhou Changyan clutched the letters and accepted her confession, she turned him down and apologized, explaining that she was only running an errand. At twenty-seven, Fu Chen unexpectedly ran into him while standing beside her boyfriend. Zhou Changyan secretly wait 648Reads8.2Score—Shelves
18. 118 厉 CEO of Miss Li 厉小姐的首席执行官 Sea Lion Demon海魔狮Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Modern sweet romance] + [light workplace drama] + [fairly traditional] + [not brainless] No one could have imagined that Miss Li, a perennial single, would have a one-night stand. What Miss Li didn’t expect was that her one-night stand would be the incoming CEO. And from the very first day this younger man returned from overseas, he shamelessly moved straight into her home. Miss Li: “Get out!” CEO: “You seduced me, so you have to take responsibility!” 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Story synopsis: It's really good; the male lead is both affectionate and kind.

19. 119 遇 I’m So Happy I Met You 遇见你我好欢喜 Jin Wen津文Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted Sunny, spirited girl x aloof, reserved young master Fate is so wondrous. The moment I met you, it was as if the world had found its colors. Someone asked Li Weiyi, “What’s it like dating your brother’s friend?” “Delicious, fun, and... um...” “And what?” “Anyway, it’s wonderful.” 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    First meeting, first love; love is about lasting companionship!

20. 120 梁 Childhood Sweethearts 梁晓无猜 Fated in This World沉世缘Modern Romance598k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + secret crush becomes mutual love + both pursue each other + two top students + from school uniforms to wedding gowns + rekindled love + happy ending] A sunny, gentle, devoted sweetheart VS a rational, reserved academic beauty May the roads be slow, and may this love never fade. This novel is set in the early 2000s, when the internet and phones were just taking off, and even QQ was not yet widely used. A realistic story: the leads neve 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This sweet campus romance tells the story of Qi Xiaoxiao, a girl from a remote mountain village who lost her parents. On her first day of school, she meets Liang Yiheng, a sunny and gentle boy. They develop feelings for each other throughout high school, but school rules prevent them from confessing their love. Liang Yiheng secretly helps Qi Xiaoxiao, and Qi Xiaoxiao helps him overcome his psychological trauma. They attend the same university, but later Liang Yiheng goes abroad to study. His friend Su Yourong interferes, causing them to lose contact for two years. Upon his return, Liang Yiheng finds Qi Xiaoxiao, and the story ends happily.

21. 121 过 Expired Longing 过期眷恋 Dai Bojia代卜加Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, both leads’ first love, marriage before love, reunion after a long separation, 6.67-year age gap Gentle, childish, and always pretending to be the big brother (a natural flirt who has no idea how alluring he is) Sweet-natured, decisive, and unbothered (a devoted wife, with a special berserk-dragon mode) - On the day she was to marry into the wealthy Qi family, Lan Zhijun leaped without hesitation straight into her future husband’s arms. The refined, jade-like master painter she ha 243Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a sweet, slice-of-life romance novel about marriage before love. It's a bit slow-burning but very delicate, with interesting supporting characters. It's all sweet with no angst. The male lead is incredibly gentle, but just when you think he's a steady, mature husband, he becomes quite childish because he cares about the female lead, creating a great contrast. The female lead is the same; you might think she's a docile bunny, but she's incredibly protective of her husband. The two are always affectionate, respecting and trusting each other—it's very loving.

22. 122 捡 I Picked Up a Little Dumpling, and the CEO Offered Himself in Return 捡回一只小团子，霸总以身相许 Jiang Xiaocha姜小茶Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Complete, extra-sweet pampering romance!] She was just on her way home when a little tyke tried to scam her. From then on, her life turned into a dream come true: her husband flirted with her, her son was adorable, her best friend doted on her, and her in-laws spoiled her. She could tear down scheming green teas on a whim, turn rivals in love into allies, enjoy parents who were both big shots, and win awards until she ran out of room for them! She: “What a boring life!” He: “Honey, how about we 3.7kReads9.3Score625Shelves

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    I really like the writing style of this book; it's humorous and funny, making it easy and enjoyable to read.

23. 123 黑 The Black Heiress 黑千金 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhizhi was born a wealthy heiress, but she was abandoned in a remote county and taken in by a man who had just been released from prison after serving time for a serious crime. At just five years old, she was already able to save her father. Later, she also brought home an old scholar and former examination candidate, and the three of them began building a life together. The hardened criminal turned into a coal magnate, while the abandoned girl became a true heiress of the underworld. How w 32.8kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves

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    A wealthy heiress is abandoned in a remote area at birth and taken in by a recently released convict. She also finds a learned and talented old scholar who is a great cook. The main storyline revolves around family bonds, with these three people, despite not being related by blood, becoming each other's salvation.

24. 124 一 The Awakening of a Middle-Aged Woman 一个中年女人的觉醒 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Family of Origin vs. the Fortress of Marriage] Chen Qingchen, an only child, is madly in love. She steals her household register and marries Lin Jiaxin, a man from a poor family who has made it on his own, unaware of what awaits her: a sharp-tongued mother-in-law who makes her life difficult, her father’s sudden death, her mother being forced out of the home, and underhanded attacks at work. When she hits rock bottom, two women become her lifelines. Her tough mother stands firmly behind her, wh 7.8kReads8.5Score762Shelves

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    I'm not sure if these two books qualify as contemporary romance. But they truly depict the middle-aged women we encounter around us, how they overcome adversity in their marriages and careers, and how they use love and compassion to show that the world isn't simply black and white.

25. 125 退 Losing My Edge 退涩 Xiangtang响糖Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, Unflappable Clouded Leopard Girl] X [Goofy, Sunny, Jealous Puppy] Youth is an unripe persimmon. Wait for it to lose its astringency. Wait for it to grow sweet. Wait for her. Wait for him. Shanyu had witnessed a failed marriage and the so-called love that was dying within it. She had only one wish: to leave. To leave this place and go anywhere, preferably to an island where no one knew her. She never expected that, later on, she would meet a man named Shen Lang, who fulfilled almos 641Reads—Score165Shelves

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    Very few people read it, but it's extremely good; the writing is very delicate.

26. 126 她 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6.3kReads9.2Score754Shelves
27. 127 狐 The Fox Didn't Lie 狐狸没有说谎 Li Xingchen李星宸Mystery399k WordsCompleted *Sweet-looking, seemingly obedient, secretly devious heroine × fiercely devoted, wily older man On Christmas Eve, Miao Jiang's web drama, inspired by her older sister's disappearance, premiered exclusively online. At the same time, the city criminal investigation team received a murder report. The killer's methods were virtually identical to those in the hit web drama, so Miao Jiang was asked to assist with the investigation. - Zhou Ling, the officer in charge of the case, was tall and imposing, 91Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Heartfelt Recommendation] A suspenseful romance novel by up-and-coming screenwriter Miao Jiang, who decides to investigate the truth behind her sister's disappearance ten years ago, is unexpectedly drawn into a serial murder case. Even more unexpectedly, the shocking cases all highly overlap with the plot of her latest short drama. Miao Jiang assists in the investigation, and the police captain investigating the case, Zhou Ling, is the last person her sister saw before her disappearance. With the intention of testing him, she decides to feign closeness, but the usually cold and resolute Zhou Ling sees through her disguise and willingly walks into her trap. He's playing the long game, because he's already secretly fallen for her. As the truth is gradually revealed, the two go from tentatively testing each other to becoming partners in the pursuit of the truth. Miao Jiang finally discovers that Zhou Ling's affection for her is not just blatant favoritism, but an all-consuming love.

28. 128 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: When the Childhood Friend Wakes Up 穿书之青梅苏醒时 Silly Heitu憨憨黑土Modern Romance805k WordsCompleted Childhood sweethearts + love that grows over time + both virgins + mutual redemption + high school heroine turns into a top student + mutual college crushes = a gentle chronicle of campus life A slow-blooming heroine who works hard to grow vs. a gentle, supportive, top-of-the-class male lead Su Xinghe wakes up as the malicious childhood friend in an old-fashioned novel. She does her best to escape the original plot and focus on her studies, determined to turn her fate around. But somehow, her e 128Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    The writing isn't great, but the plot is reasonable and the values ​​are definitely normal! It's a story about ordinary campus life, from high school to university, and the growth of the male and female protagonists!

29. 129 疯 My Unhinged Childhood Friend: Capturing His Vengeful Sweetheart 疯批竹马：诱捕复仇小娇妻 Yaoyao Candy垚垚糖Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted They were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, but at the most beautiful time of their lives, a carefully plotted business conspiracy tore them apart. Six years later, they meet again. She is Su Xiaocheng, a business reporter who can hold her own, while he has become Qin Yihuai, the “Cold-Faced King of Hell” feared throughout the business world. Rumor has it he is ruthless, and even the old capitalists can’t get the slightest advantage over him. He keeps women at arm’s length. The soci 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A long-awaited reunion, feigning aloofness while secretly overjoyed, even going so far as to criticize a yandere, then experiencing unrequited love, accumulating a full stack of buffs—a sure-fire investment. What pleases me most is that he has a mouth.

30. 130 被 Tricked into Marriage by an Uncle-Circle Top-Tier Star 被叔圈顶流骗婚了 Three Layers of Waves三叠澜Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + age gap + pure-hearted, love-struck male celebrity × career-driven female assistant who has sworn off love + wily old fox × little hedgehog (animal archetypes)] After a car accident, Lin Zhixia goes home with Zheng Sinong, a top-tier star in the “older uncle” scene. She agrees to marry him that very day, and they get their marriage certificate the next. As soon as they get the certificate, they're trending! One hot search after another! Are they trying to make her s 953Reads8.7Score108Shelves

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    This book is beautifully written, sometimes like a torrential downpour, sometimes like a gentle drizzle. The male and female leads have strong moral values, and the plot is fresh and interesting. I recommend giving it a try.

31. 131 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 90.3kReads9.4Score11.7kShelves

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    The powerful official exudes an air of authority, inspiring both respect and fear in Gu Yao. However, after getting drunk and mistakenly getting into his car, she discovers the gentle side of her seemingly cold leader. Neither their social status nor their age gap can hinder this sweet romance.

32. 132 心 My Heart Fluttered, So I Made a Move! 心动了，行动了！ Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Title: My Heart’s Racing, So I’m Making a Move! Also known as Adult Love: Flirting with Passion and Desire. [Urban life + Workplace + Contemporary romance + Sweet romance + Mutual devotion + Happy ending + Strong female lead + Two powerful leads] Starting from nothing, she grew from a saleswoman into a domineering CEO. Rising from humble beginnings, a bar singer became a legendary singer and award-winning actor. They met when they had nothing. After one passionate night, she ran away. Ten years 1.2kReads9.0Score118Shelves

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    The plot is intricately woven, and the writing is delicate. This contemporary slice-of-life story depicts the daily life of a single mother in her thirties, her struggles in her career, and the twists and turns of love—a truly moving and heartwarming tale. A sweet and healing read.

33. 133 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 17.2kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    I especially love this author's writing style.

34. 134 撕 Tear It to Shreds 撕烂 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads] [She lures him in, then dumps him] [Marriage before love] [The aloof, untouchable man loses his mind for love] Everyone at school knows Fu Mingshuang likes Lu Shiyu, just as everyone knows Lu Shiyu can't stand Fu Mingshuang. But someone saw Fu Mingshuang use a practice sheet to wipe the hand Lu Shiyu had touched, then step on the sheet as if it were trash... Someone else saw Lu Shiyu, the school's golden boy, with silver hair, standing before all the students and teachers an 26.7kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    "Double Crazy + Woman Fishing for Man + Fishing and Abandoning + Amazing" - The sofa is ready, come quickly! Superb concept, completely original, extremely novel storyline, unparalleled twists and turns, breathtaking, this pit is as deep as the sea!

35. 135 步 Sinking Deeper into Your Embrace 步步溺骨 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Secret love comes true + pretend turns real + the powerful man lowers his head] Five years later, they meet again at her fiancé’s family banquet. Li Hua’s attempts to approach and flirt with the man under the pretense of keeping things subtle are seen through at a glance. A friend teases the chairman of the mighty Shengshi Group, saying he’s finally been reduced to just another little fish in someone’s pond. The man smiles faintly and gets to the heart of it: “She’s a clever girl. I’m her plan 5.1kReads9.3Score620Shelves
36. 136 地 Flowers Bloom in Hell 地狱生花 User11112391用户11112391Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted Zhuang Huanyan keeps asking herself: Does she regret meeting Yan Jun? The answer in her heart is no. Zhuang Huanyan and Yan Jun, their names sound like two halves of a whole. Zhuang Huanyan asks herself: If she were given another chance to change the past, what would she do? She thinks she would never board the Sinking Ship again, and would never meet Yan Jun, because it hurt too much. It really hurt too much! 771Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give it a try, hopefully it will meet your expectations...

37. 137 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 54.1kReads9.6Score8kShelves

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    Sweet, warm [KISS][KISS][Admiration] [Bright and beautiful flower shop owner × Cold and aloof diplomat] [Both are virgins, 1v1 first love sweet romance | Misplaced unrequited love turns into real love | Flash marriage] At sixteen, Shen Zhuying fell in love with a boy. So, at twenty-six, they got married, on the thirty-third day after their reunion, and on the tenth year of her love for him.

38. 138 当 Be the Internet Emperor and Live a Shameless Life 当网络皇帝，享缺德人生 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [An electronic sycophant’s fan + a heroine who rules the internet like an emperor + a top-tier star who’s lightning-fast at picking up jokes] [Dating show + memes + face-slapping + super sweet] Ji Huanshu transmigrates into a tragic romance novel as its heroine. Her Actor boyfriend wants her to give up her heart and corneas for his gravely ill first love, yet refuses to make their relationship public. His fans assume she’s a desperate doormat, and she’s relentlessly attacked until she becomes th 30.8kReads8.9Score4.8kShelves

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    Super witty! The female lead is intelligent and capable, with a resentful air about her working life, but completely clueless when it comes to romance. The male lead is shrewd and calculating, a ruthless winner in the business world, but his dating skills are nonexistent. In reality, he's the female lead's boss and has always secretly loved her, leading her to believe he's a ruthless exploiter. After transmigrating into the book, he's too afraid to admit his true identity. Both of them love to use abstract concepts; one is eloquent, and the other is quick-witted. There are tons of jokes, every line a golden quote. It's hilarious, exhilarating, and entertaining!

39. 139 云 A Little Hideaway in the Clouds: A Guide to Interdimensional Trading 云间小筑：位面交易手札 Shi Duoya诗朵雅Fantastical Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “The rules at Cloudside Cottage are strange: First, it takes no money. Second, nothing has a set price. It only accepts ‘things with stories.’ A cultivator’s spirit dew must have touched the morning bell, a mage’s seeds must be wrapped in dragon’s breath, and even an ordinary person’s keepsakes must still carry their owner’s warmth. Su Yunzhu thought she was just a little shopkeeper looking after her grandmother’s store, until one day the rose-scented balm she had made ‘spoke’: ‘Shopkeeper, tha 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The writing is excellent, the plot is fresh and original, with constant foreshadowing and plot twists, no bad parts, high intelligence, and no Mary Sue elements. I've been searching for a long time, and this is the only one I could actually get into. Highly recommended!

40. 140 暴 After Our Rainstorm Farewell, President Lu Braved Wind and Snow to Kneel and Propose 暴雨诀别后，陆总风雪跪我求婚 Mi Feng蜜烽Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted [Exotic setting + second chance at love + reunion after years apart + everlasting true love] Outwardly gentle but strong inside, fallen heiress Xie Ning X outwardly steady but childish inside, scandal-plagued young master Lu Chen Once, he stood beneath an umbrella and watched her get drenched in the rain alone. Later, he waited in wind and snow for her to turn around. A family upheaval and a misunderstanding sent two lovers, together for years, to opposite ends of the earth. In a foreign count 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a short romance novel I wrote myself, indulging my writing passion. It's about a long-awaited reunion, a broken relationship mended, and unwavering true love. It's a light and peaceful story, so I hope it doesn't have any morally questionable aspects. Without reader comments, I can't really use them as a mirror, haha ​​[laughs]. I don't know if it's morally sound or not.

41. 141 挚 My Greatest Love, My Deepest Pain 挚爱，至痛 Nan Zhu楠铢Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Lin Nan was born into a highly educated family. Beautiful from birth, she was her parents’ cherished darling. Why, then, did she eventually lose her father’s affection? Sent away to board at school in another city, she was lucky enough to meet a kindred spirit. The two soon became inseparable, with nothing they couldn’t talk about. But then, without warning, her good friend suddenly vanished without a trace. Lin Nan grew into an accomplished young woman, graceful and admired by all. Then she was 7Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    A book you shouldn't miss. The writing is fluent and natural, without being pretentious. The author is intelligent, logical, and has sound values. It's a very insightful book, not a clichéd piece of writing. At first glance, it seems ordinary, but you gradually become addicted to it. The book contains many profound life lessons that will inspire you. The plot is intricately woven, and some parts are deeply moving. It's a novel that will leave you with a lasting impression.

42. 142 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.7kReads9.2Score894Shelves

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    This book is quite good; I recommend you take a look.

43. 143 沉 Lost in Scarlet Passion 沉溺绯色 Green Orange青橙Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted At fourteen, Shen Jinfei moved into the Cheng family home when her mother remarried. Everyone in Jingbei knew the Cheng family's stepdaughter was unloved and could be bullied by anyone. But she had a face capable of captivating the world, and she caught the eye of a powerful, untouchable business tycoon. Everyone thought she was trying to climb the social ladder and become a phoenix among the branches. Until, at a banquet, behind a closed door, she heard the man give a casual, scornful laugh: “S 2kReads7.1Score199Shelves

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    Ignore the rating! Trust me, it's really good! Engaging characters, strong leads in a pure love story, and a fresh premise!

44. 144 瑶 Yaoyiyi and the Top-Tier Star’s Romance 瑶依依和顶流的爱恋 Falling Blossoms, Spring Has Gone落花春去Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted Yao Yiyi and Xu Hua fell in love and had a child while they were out of contact. Years later, Yiyi became an internet celebrity by filming short videos about rural life, while Xu Hua shot to fame as a top-tier star after appearing in a drama with two male leads. On the night of a major event hosted by an online platform, the two, who had been apart for nearly four years, unexpectedly crossed paths. Could the former lovers rekindle their romance? Life is full of surprises. Their reunion came just 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel's plot unfolds over the three years of the pandemic, featuring a beautiful love story between the male and female protagonists, unspoken deep affection between friends, and revealing the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry. The story is captivating, and the writing is refreshing.

45. 145 兄 Bro, Who Are You? 兄弟，你是谁？ Black Chocolate Loves Sucking Black黑巧爱吸黑Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted [Campus] [Sweet romance] [Intense push and pull] [Girl disguises herself as a boy] The aloof, calculating top student and the sunny, goofy underachiever have been close friends since middle school. But just before they graduate from senior year, the underachiever starts acting strangely, arousing the top student's suspicions. He demands, “Your tastes, your habits, everything about you is different from that person. Don't tell me that person is you.” 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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46. 146 芷 Zhining’s Winter 芷宁的东天 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted At thirty, Zhining had long since stopped believing in love and decided to live alone, freely and on her own terms. Then a chance game of murder mystery brought the forceful, passionate Shao Dong into her quiet life. His overwhelming possessiveness and affection threw off her familiar rhythm. She had thought she would never fall in love again, but when faced with someone willing to do anything for her, The resolve she had held for years to never marry began to waver. At the halfway point of life 305Reads—Score102Shelves

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    So realistic it's relatable! This is what adult romance is like for ordinary people! No domineering CEO tropes, no unrealistic plot twists! A 30-year-old career woman, laid-back and resigned, is plagued by internal conflicts and doesn't believe in love! She meets a gentle yet aloof male lead in a murder mystery game, and their relationship blossoms into mutual healing! The contrasting jealousy, the subtle ambiguity, the natural sweetness, and the incredibly realistic character development are all top-notch!

47. 147 香 The Perfume Mask 香水假面 Yunmeng Is a Little Confused云梦有点懵Modern Romance160k WordsOngoing Independent, driven female lead vs. cool, calculating heir to a corporate empire (IP-focused) Three men and one woman, a beautiful-but-tragic couple, women supporting women, no rivalry between women A family-arranged blind date between two equally formidable people. An intense push and pull disguised as a deal, as they see through each other’s masks and uncover the secrets beneath... “Between you and me... is this really just a deal, or...” “Be my woman, and I can take you out like this every da —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality IP-driven novel, a realistic urban story disguised as a wealthy family tale. Every character's choices are influenced by business intrigue and family ties. Highly recommended for its fast-paced, non-satisfying plot! The female lead is a career-driven powerhouse, pessimistic about marriage, while the male lead is a cool, aloof genius heir who uses a guise of a transaction to gradually help her succeed. This beautiful, strong, and tragic couple finds redemption in each other, a highly agonizing struggle where neither confesses their love nor binds the other. Other characters are also relatable and down-to-earth, making this a story for careful reading…

48. 148 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves

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    This should be it, because my friend recommended it to me, and she said it was very beautiful.

49. 149 他 After He Took Power, She Was the Only One Who Could Make Him Lose Control 他掌权后，只对她失控 Cai Bao Zi Hou菜包子厚Modern Romance486k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiwei is a fallen heiress whom everyone sees as gentle and harmless. Gu Yanshen is a ruthless, suspicious top tycoon who controls the lifeblood of the entire city. Each seeking what they need, they sign a marriage alliance agreement. She uses his power to escape her family’s persecution and secretly reclaim the business her father left behind. He treats her like a pawn he can control at any time, repeatedly testing her limits. Only after layer upon layer of disguise is stripped away do the 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience between two strong individuals! Each with their own motives, they sign the marriage contract, repeatedly testing each other's limits. Only after the pretense is torn away do they realize they can't live without each other.

50. 150 鸡 Chickens and Ducks in One Cage! Dr. Sheng's Nine-to-Five Love 鸡鸭同笼！晟医生的爱朝九晚五 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing After a long-planned family banquet, Chaoyan’s world comes crashing down! Her own parents actually sent her straight into the bed of her sworn enemy, and even had their marriage registered on her behalf! She was determined to tear up the courtroom and become a champion of justice, a true “legal golden hen.” But instead, she ran into a doctor as green as Biluochun tea, a “white-cut duck” named Sheng Shiyan! - When they were children, he stomped on her beloved pet and summer vacation insect sp —Reads—Score—Shelves

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