The Second Male Lead Wins, and the Hero Gets Put Through the Wringer! Please, I'm Begging! 男二上位，男主被虐惨的文！跪求！

1. 101 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.8kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds

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   These two are the only ones that matter!!! The male lead deserves all the abuse; it's his own fault for not cherishing the female lead! [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch]

2. 102 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds

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   The female lead is of noble birth, powerful, and beautiful; whoever she chooses becomes the male lead! Lin Qingyuan and Kang Rui's identities are reversed. Lin Qingyuan, who once schemed and plotted to take that first step, has become the son-in-law of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, with power and status readily available. Kang Rui, who had a smooth life in his previous life, now faces immense difficulties even in improving his living conditions, let alone making any significant achievements, without his status as the son-in-law of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

3. 103 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Discover the Top Tycoon Has Been Secretly in Love With Me 新婚夜，发现顶级财阀竟然暗恋我 Zhou Xiaozhi周小栀Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted Her ex-husband has a woman in his heart, and for her sake he’d love nothing more than to see his wife dead! Jiang Wan: Fine, I give up. After being reborn, her scummy ex-husband actually wants her back? Jiang Wan: …Could you stop making me sick? A groveling ex trying to win her back? Not happening. She’s divorcing him right away! Years later. Reporter: Mrs. Yu! How did you manage to marry such a handsome, wealthy, and doting top tycoon as your second husband? Jiang Wan: I only needed three sente 29Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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   In this book, the scumbag male lead appears first and tortures the female lead to death. Then the female lead is reborn, and the real male lead appears. He's sarcastic and domineering, and he'll do all sorts of things to her—car slams, wall slams, bed slams—at the drop of a hat. There was even a time when he seemed to be forcing her to do *that*, but that's a bit vague, I don't know if that's true or not, haha ​​😃 Anyway, the female lead is reborn, regrets her divorce, and the scumbag male lead goes through a wife-chasing frenzy, getting tortured by the male lead along with her.

4. 104 我 I Once Promised You a Golden Age of Joy 我曾许你盛世欢颜 Flirtatious Little Bottle风流小瓶子Modern Romance44k WordsCompleted Ye Chen waits for his Mrs. Ye, from the days when youth was like a dream until her hair turns white as snow. But he will never know that his Mrs. Ye was buried long ago in that rotten, muddy grave... 1.6kReads6.6Score27214d adds

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   The plot remained the same, but unexpectedly, the female lead had eyes. In the end, she went to find the second male lead, who had silently sacrificed for her—probably the real male lead.

5. 105 君 The Emperor Claims His Minister's Wife? After Our Divorce, I Take the Empress's Seat 君夺臣妻？和离后我入主中宫 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, palace and household intrigue, reborn male lead, heroine who grows stronger over time, gentle heroine in the early stages who rises to power later, male rival gets the girl] In accordance with her father's dying wish, Yi Huan married the young general Lin Qingpei. She was cautious at every turn, but her husband doted on his concubines and neglected his wife, making her the laughingstock of the capital. Yi Huan thought this was how her life would go, until she 4.7kReads9.2Score59014d adds
6. 106 未 My Fiancé Wants a Concubine, So I'll Marry the Top Scholar Instead 未婚夫想纳妾，我改嫁探花郎 Yi Qianjin易千锦Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted My Fiancé Wanted to Take a Concubine, So I Married the Top Scholar Instead 264Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Here we have a story about the second male lead winning over the female lead and achieving a happy ending. The male lead's fate, however, is much worse; he not only loses the female lead but also everything else!

7. 107 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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   In the early stages, the male lead kept putting the female lead down because of his "white moonlight" (his ideal woman), leaving her heartbroken. The second male lead, the female lead's nemesis, stood by her side when she was humiliated, believing in her and supporting her. The female lead was intelligent, beautiful, and generous. When the male lead turned around and said he had his reasons, she told him that she had already fallen in love with him, cruelly tormenting him and leaving him to live a lonely life.

8. 108 蓄 A Long-Laid Plan: The Scheming Rise of the Capital’s Crown Prince 蓄谋已久，京圈太子心机上位史 Ming Jin明锦Modern Romance471k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + the scheming hero's rise to the top + the second male lead's groveling pursuit + sweet romance + one-on-one] Shortly before her engagement, Chu Ci found out that her childhood sweetheart and fiancé-to-be had a little secretary on the side. Furious, she slept with her fiancé's best friend. She thought it was just a drunken one-night stand. She never expected the crown prince of Beijing's elite circle to be impossible to get rid of once he was involved. The first time Ye 16.3kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds

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   [Attention][Attention][Attention] On the eve of her engagement, Chu Ci catches her fiancé cheating! In a fit of anger, she spends the night with his brother, Ye Wujiu. What she thought was an impulsive act turns into a trap, as this Beijing socialite becomes entangled with her. It turns out that Ye Wujiu fell in love with her at first sight and meticulously planned to steal his brother's girlfriend! A heart-wrenching chase for his girlfriend versus a scheming second male lead taking her place—this romantic battle is incredibly addictive!

9. 109 狐 The Fox Eyes Its Prey 狐视眈眈 A Deer Heading North一鹿向北Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Of the three wealthiest families in S City, the Xiao family’s young master was the first to have a marriage arranged. But their families were far from equally matched, and no one had faith in the couple. Even Young Master Xiao disliked his fiancée and had someone else in mind. Then Young Master Xiao was dumped by his fiancée. After that, his ex-fiancée got together with his childhood friend. Before long, a story spread through S City about two brothers turning against each other over one woman, 3.5kReads9.3Score42414d adds
10. 110 那 That Bittersweet Love 那场be爱情 An Angel Kissing the World吻落人间的天使Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted [Inspired by real events] [Campus tragedy] [Cheating] [Second male lead gets the girl] The year she loved him most, he chose someone else. Then, the year she loved someone else most, he came back. Anything can be done over, except missing your chance. When she looked back, she was already another man’s wife, and he was nothing but a passerby in her youth. “Jian Qinghan, you’ll marry me, right?” “You said we’d go to university in Jiangsu together, didn’t you?” “What do you think we should name ou 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A broken mirror cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes over. Because it's a realistic story, there's very little suffering for the male lead; he simply regrets his actions in the end.

11. 111 重 Reborn as a Wild Wife: Mr. Jiang, Sign Here! 重生狂妻：姜总，请签字！ June Drizzle六月轻雨Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Wen Ning loved him with all her heart for ten years, only to be burned alive by his moonlight, the woman he cherished most. Jiang Chuhan thought that woman was nothing more than a maid he kept at home. Even marriage wouldn't change her status, until he received the news that she wanted a divorce… “Why do you want a divorce?” Jiang Chuhan asked arrogantly. This woman couldn't survive without him. “Weren't you hoping I'd die so your precious moonlight could take my place? I'll make your wish come 153Reads6.7Score10314d adds

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    These books are very angst-filled; the first five are about the second male lead rising to power.

12. 112 前 Ex-Husband, Thank You for Being So Ruthless 前夫，感谢你的决绝 Clear Moonlight月影清辉Modern Romance687k WordsCompleted Du Yanyan thought she had a husband who loved her. Then she saw him with her best friend, and it felt as if the sky had fallen... At the same time, a man entered her life. He helped her at every turn and saved her from danger again and again. Then one day, he suddenly said to her, “You like repaying favors, don’t you? Then repay me. You can even give yourself to me...” People only realize the value of what they have when they lose it. Her ex-husband regrets everything and has started remembering 78Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    This book is good; the second male lead gets the girl, and the main male lead regrets it to the core.

13. 113 禁 A Beauty Hidden in the Forbidden Palace 禁宫藏娇 He Shan何扇Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted In the Great Xia Dynasty, everyone called Shen Xi cold-hearted, ruthless, and shameless. Yet Shen Xi became empress twice, reigning supreme in the imperial harem. As a result, the people of Great Xia asked themselves three questions every day: Has the empress been deposed? Will Heaven strike down the demon? Will the emperor change his mind? 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds
14. 114 寒 Mr. Han, Your Wife Really Is Dead This Time 寒总，夫人这次真死了 Mu Yin沐茵Modern Romance778k WordsCompleted [Romance, CEO, heart-wrenching, reborn] One bowl of abortion medicine took her child from her, and one court judgment left her with little time to live. She said, “If you want a divorce, you have to spend one day with me.” He said, “After today, we have to get divorced.” He treated her as a blood bank for the woman he loved, all to protect his first love. Chi Yue once thought Han Siye was her guiding star, only to learn that his tenderness was meant to destroy her. A divorce agreement stating th 3.5kReads8.6Score28414d adds

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    Li Jinghao [heart] Chi Yue is so tragic! The female lead ends up with the second male lead, but the male lead suffers a lot later on. He initially torments the female lead, even more so than Shen Xiujin from next door, but in the end, he ends up with the second male lead. (The male lead is truly disgusting. To save his so-called "white moonlight," he makes the female lead donate blood repeatedly, and later even donate his liver. He constantly wrongs her, makes her kneel in public, and even kicks her...) The female lead later goes on a rampage, taking revenge on the scumbags, and the male lead experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" ordeal.

15. 115 盛 The Emperor’s Consort in an Age of Prosperity 盛世帝王妃 Jie Yu解语Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted She was Princess Xuanji of Nanzhao, famed throughout the land for her peerless beauty and extraordinary talent. Countless noble sons from powerful kingdoms vied for her hand. In the end, she married Xiao Ruo'ao, an unremarkable illegitimate son of the Western Chu imperial family. For four years, she schemed tirelessly to help him fight the crown prince, win over court officials, and establish the Tianji Guard. At last, he became emperor of Western Chu. In return, Nanzhao was destroyed, its entir 396Reads7.2Score10014d adds
16. 116 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds
17. 117 被 Jilted by a Cold, Stern Officer, the Sweet Young Wife Heads for the Battlefield 被冷阎军官退亲后软娇转投战场 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Ensemble Cast + Studying Abroad and Medicine + Sweet, Delicate Heroine Enlists + Storage Space + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance] She kills herself over unrequited love right from the start!!! Shen Xin had been fighting on an interstellar battlefield when her subordinate betrayed her and attacked her from behind, using an ice-cold bullet she had developed herself. The moment it pierced her heart, she knew she was dead. But what was going on now? Without a doubt, the next secon 4.1kReads8.0Score30514d adds

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    The male lead didn't appreciate her in the beginning and was abused later; the female lead was a wolf cub raised by her own father, and the second male lead successfully rose to power.

18. 118 爱 Loving You Is a Fool’s Dream 爱你是人间妄想 Plain Years素年Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Mu Guicheng hated Shen Qing. At the height of his hatred, he wanted to cut her into a thousand pieces and reduce her bones to ashes. But later, when she turned to ash before his eyes, he would rather have his soul annihilated and suffer eternal ruin if only he could keep a wisp of hers… Shen Qing loved Mu Guicheng. She always thought he was her light, her faith, until the day she died and understood that, to her, he had always been nothing but hell. The man who gave her a ray of light in the end 382Reads7.4Score10614d adds
19. 119 星 The Galaxy Falls Into My Arms 星河落下入怀中 Sunrise over the Starry River日出星河Marriage & Romance42k WordsCompleted The Galaxy Falls into My Embrace 205Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two are it! Highly recommended! Worth reading!

20. 120 听 Listen to Her Play Paganini Once More 听她再奏一曲帕格尼尼 Sunrise over the Starry River日出星河Marriage & Romance19k WordsCompleted Listen to her play Paganini once more 13Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 有 The Breeze Kisses You Softly 有风轻吻你 Carefree Little Drunk小酒轻狂Modern Romance969k WordsCompleted He swore he loved her more than anything, yet announced his engagement to her older sister while she was pregnant! In the end… she vanished in a horrific car crash! By sheer luck, she survived, but that man thought she was dead and never once went looking for her! Three years later, she returned at another man’s side, beaming with triumph! The man who should have been indifferent instead pinned her beneath him in a furious rage and demanded, “Mu Yi, you’d better explain what this report is about 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These books are good; the second male lead gets the upper hand.

22. 122 隐 Three Years of a Secret Marriage: After the Divorce, Mr. Shen Begs to Reconcile 隐婚三年，离婚后，沈总跪求复合 Little Crescent Moon Returning by Moonlight踏月归来的月牙儿Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + The husband chases his wife after losing her + The ex gets put through the wringer + A cold, domineering CEO rises to the top + The heroine can see the future] Shen Chenyi was a member of one of the capital's most powerful families. Three years into their marriage, he went abroad and stayed away for three years. When he returned, he brought his first love with him. When Su Xuewei was injured in a car accident, Shen Chenyi was having a candlelit dinner with his first love 3kReads7.9Score32814d adds

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    [Kiss][Drooling] The early episodes focus on the scumbag boyfriend, who then faces a nightmare of trying to win her back... Later on, the relationship with the real male lead is incredibly sweet! Come check it out! [Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Drooling][Drooling] The later episodes are incredibly sweet, everyone come and see, I'm not kidding! [Admiration][Drooling][Kiss][Laugh][Drooling][Admiration][Drooling] The female lead is decisive and clean in her actions, with strong moral principles. The male lead is amazing! He's my type, I love him, he spoils me rotten! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Admiration][Cool][Sending Heart][Sending Heart][Admiration][Cool][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

23. 123 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 61.9kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds

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    The female lead doesn't look back after breaking up with her boyfriend, and the devoted second male lead, who has secretly loved her for eight years, finally wins her over – it's incredibly sweet! She pursued him for six years, but he preferred to pick up his "white moonlight" at the airport rather than attend her violin recital. Even worse, on their supposed wedding day, he eloped with his "white moonlight," leaving her completely heartbroken. She suddenly realized her mistake and decided to marry her arch-rival on the spot, unaware that her arch-rival had secretly loved her for eight years. From the female lead's perspective, it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; from the male lead's perspective, his unrequited love has finally come true – it was all premeditated and so sweet! 🤘

24. 124 虐 After Driving His Wife Away, Lord Lu Cries His Eyes Out Every Day 虐跑夫人后，陆爷天天以泪洗面 Murong Yaner慕容烟儿Modern Romance294k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + Physical Torment + Possessiveness + He Chases His Wife to Win Her Back] A scheme made Lin Muwan the culprit who crippled the second female lead, the innocent white lotus Bai Lianhua. Lu Tingchen hated her to the core and tormented her in every way. While trying to save him, she unexpectedly became pregnant with his child, but he coldly said, “I'll tear the little bastard out of your belly with my own hands.” In that moment, Lin Muwan's heart died completely. In the end, she died 617Reads8.4Score10614d adds
25. 125 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 27kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    They all started as the second male lead and rose to power. You're welcome.

26. 126 成 Becoming an Immortal 成仙 Carefree Little Drunk小酒轻狂Ancient Romance49k WordsCompleted She cultivated bitterly for a thousand years, finally getting her wish to stay by Li Xiao's side. But on the day of their wedding, she woke up in the Demon Realm, and all their affection was crushed to pieces. He sentenced her to the lash of a blazing whip and the icy torments of a frozen mountain, making her suffer the agony of having her immortal bones stripped away. When he married again, his bride was Ling Shuang, the Immortal Maiden who had ground her bones to dust. She begged the King of t 10Reads8.1Score—14d adds
27. 127 离 After Her Divorce, the Best Actress Became a Top-Tier Star in the Entertainment World 离婚后，影后她成了娱乐圈顶流 Su Jiuyao苏九遥Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [Ex’s Regret + Entertainment Industry + Secret Identity + Beloved by Her Family] After her divorce, Jiang Xingwan, a once-popular screen queen, tears off the label of “gold-digging woman who married into wealth only to be dumped” and reclaims her true image as a top-tier star and pampered heiress adored by her wealthy family. She kicks her worthless ex to the curb. Good riddance. The next one will be better. Cheating? Her eldest brother, president of a top entertainment company: “Delete the post 116Reads8.6Score—14d adds
28. 128 你 You Take a Second Wife, I’ll Marry Into a Powerful Family. Why Are You Crying, Heir? 你娶平妻我嫁高门，世子哭什么？ February's Gentle Breeze二月风轻Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted The score just came out, but it’ll go up! This book got a push, but I had family matters to deal with and updated poorly, so it got no traffic. It’s a short, sweet and satisfying romance, guaranteed to be sweet, satisfying, and good for your health. {Transmigration + incredibly satisfying scumbag takedowns + protective face-slapping + two strong, devoted leads + a pocket dimension} Just after transmigrating into a book, Jiang Jiuning discovers that her fiancé of four years is cheating on her wi 293Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The male lead doesn't appreciate what he has, the second male lead takes his place, and the unrequited love becomes real. They pamper each other; the male lead begs the female lead to get back together, but the female lead refuses to mend their broken relationship. Super sweet and incredibly satisfying.

29. 129 繁 When the Flowers Fade, Serenity Remains 繁花落尽是清欢 Yang Xiaoqi's Peanuts杨小柒的地豆Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [The second male lead wins her heart + happy ending + punishing the scumbags + the male lead loves her but cannot have her, and dies alone] When she was five, she met the clear-eyed young Ye Lanqing. Plum blossoms covered the branches, and he came through the flying snow. With just one glance, he transformed Leng Yihuan's world. From then on, she had her beloved Qing-gege to think about. When he was twelve, his parents died in battle. He grew up overnight, turning cold and single-mindedly bent o 19.8kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds

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    The second male lead gets the lead role [thumbs up] The male lead regrets it and collapses [frustrated] He's too deeply poisoned, causing him to go blind. He's been searching for the female lead all this time, but his love is unrequited [smirk] He'll die alone, tsk tsk, so tragic [eating melon][eating melon][eating melon]

30. 130 三 She Sold Her Corneas for 300 Million? She Turned Around and Secretly Married a Billionaire 三亿买她眼角膜？她掉头闪婚首富 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Male Second Lead Takes the Lead + Power Fantasy + Betrayal Is Never Forgiven, No Turning Back + Reborn] “If you want three hundred million, trade me one of your corneas. Otherwise, forget it!” Faced with her fiancé’s outrageous demand, Qiao Sheng replied without hesitation, “I’m breaking off the engagement!” Then she turned around and married the wealthiest man in the country, Bo Simo, becoming the wife of a billionaire. Her husband was in a vegetative state, never fighting back or talking back 370Reads8.9Score10414d adds
31. 131 男 The Second Male Lead Can’t Be Heartbroken Forever: Who Will Cure the Hero’s Love-Brain? 男二不悲情，谁来治愈主角的恋脑 Beautiful Youyou美丽的忧忧Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted After dying suddenly from overwork, I became bound to the Second Male Lead Compensation System. The mission was simple: transmigrate into one fictional world after another and bring some warmth to the tragic second male leads who'd been emotionally wrecked by the plot. But nobody told me that after I kept bringing them warmth... they'd all grow up enough to run errands. The gentle doctor from a wealthy-family novel pins me against the wall in the on-call room, his ears bright red. “That late-nig 3.7kReads8.0Score21214d adds

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    The second male lead finds redemption, while the original male lead ends up all alone.

32. 132 刚 I Flirted with Senior Han, Who Had a Secret Crush on Me, Right After My Divorce 刚离婚就撩拨了暗恋我的韩学长 Qing Youmeng青尢梦Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted She caught her husband cheating! Three years of dating and seven years of marriage came to an end. Su Jingyi decisively divorced the scumbag, then accidentally flirted with the senior who had once had a crush on her. The first time they met, she asked, “Sir, are you married?” and sent him fleeing in embarrassment. The second time, one “Darling~” from her brought his matchmaking event to an end. The third time, he came home to find her being harassed by a man. She ran up, grabbed him, and said, “ 20Reads8.2Score—14d adds
33. 133 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 53.1kReads8.8Score4k14d adds
34. 134 霍 Young Master Huo, Stop Torturing Her! Miss Ji Was Kidnapped by Human Traffickers 霍少别虐了，季小姐被人贩子拐了 Sweet Rice Wine Egg甜酒酿蛋Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted [No getting back together after a breakup + Second male lead takes the lead + Secret identity] [ Scheming, sweet-and-satisfying female lead VS devoted top-tier star, the second male lead ] Ji Yu's life fell into two distinct halves. Before she turned fifteen, she was the Ji family's most cherished youngest daughter. Her parents were devoted to each other, and she had two older brothers. After she turned fifteen, her parents and brothers died in a plane crash. Her grandmother marked her with a c 38Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The male lead faces a tragic fate, a sweet and virgin story: ① After his divorce, Gu San Shao realizes that without his little girl, his life has plummeted, leading to a lonely old age. ② Huo Shao is still suffering, only to discover his lover has been kidnapped by human traffickers. Upon their reunion, she becomes the object of his unrequited love.

35. 135 薄 Mr. Bo, We’re Divorced 薄总，我们离婚了 A Player with Some Decency不缺德玩家Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Shi Chu loved Bo Zehan for five years, and they were married for five years. Shi Chu did her utmost to be a good wife, yet the moment his first love returned from abroad, Bo Zehan divorced her in front of everyone. Shi Chu's heart died completely, and she never looked back. Years later, Bo Zehan began pursuing her relentlessly. “Chu Chu, please love me one more time!” “Mr. Bo, I loved you for years and could never have you. This time, don't expect to move on either.” 478Reads8.4Score—14d adds
36. 136 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds
37. 137 离 After Her Divorce, Miss Jiang Was Doted on by Everyone 离婚后，姜小姐被人宠上天 Hong Hong, Two and a Half虹虹两岁半Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Taking revenge on the scum + regretful husband begs her to return + second male lead wins]“Jiang Zinuan, do I need to remind you again that you begged for this marriage? I can give you the title of Mrs. Jing, money, a house, jewelry and accessories. But don’t even dream of getting my heart,” Jing Zhixing said, displeased. “Ah Xing, that’s not how it is…” “Shut up. You have no right to call me ‘Ah Xing.’ I don’t want to hear your excuses.” “I’m pregnant, Mr. Jing.” “Get rid of it. I won’t let yo 9Reads8.0Score—14d adds
38. 138 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 7.1kReads9.2Score99814d adds
39. 139 娶 Take a Number to Marry My Mommy 娶我妈咪请排队 Ye Yimou叶亦眸Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She is a design genius in jewelry and machinery, capable of soaring through the sky in a fighter jet, yet she can’t even drive a car with four wheels. She’s the quintessential mix of genius and fool. One man is her child’s biological father: rich, arrogant, and acting like a complete idiot. The two of them have been at each other’s throats since they first met. Another man has stood by her for twelve years. He is gentle and refined, and cares for her in every way. Just one phrase from him, “I’m 75Reads8.7Score—14d adds
40. 140 我 I'm Younger Than My Brother and Better at Pleasing the Young Lady 我比我哥年轻，更能让大小姐满意 Tao Beixia桃北夏Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Radiant, spoiled, and flirtatious little princess ✖️ Mischievous, bad-boy, loyal puppy of a young master Two wealthy families, both rooted in Beijing’s elite circles ➕ The second male lead pursues her after losing her, but the heroine never looks back ➕ The hero has secretly loved her and fights to win her heart ➕ Childhood friends, with a long-planned romance ➕ Brothers competing for the same woman ➕ A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy ➕ Everyone’s darling ➕ Tension and chemistry ➕ Sweet ro 22.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds
41. 141 蚀 Love That Cuts to the Bone: My Ex-Wife Is Impossible to Win Back 蚀骨情深：前妻太难追 Little Stone小石头Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Tang Wan loved Feng Mu for ten years, but for another woman, he destroyed her family and left her destitute and adrift... Reborn from the ashes, she swore to make him pay for every drop of blood. 725Reads8.2Score10614d adds
42. 142 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.4kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds

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    The second male lead takes over, the male lead gets tortured like a dog 🐶, and his pursuit of his wife is a nightmare! Super sweet and doting! [Heart]

43. 143 被 After My Divorce, I Had a Whirlwind Wedding with a Billionaire Security Guard 被离婚后，我闪婚了个亿万保安 Plum Blossoms Simmered青梅煮Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted In six years, Wen Li went from being Fu Baiyang's cherished first love to a woman he no longer cared about. The most humiliating thing she ever did was spend half a year as the Fu family's live-in daughter-in-law, standing by him as he rebuilt his life after his family went bankrupt. After he divorced her on their wedding day, Wen Li finally understood: don't bring feelings into married life. They only get you hurt. She was very satisfied with her second marriage. Her husband might only be a sec 2Reads6.5Score—14d adds
44. 144 谁 Can You Believe It? I’m a Sweet Little Girl, Yet I Hit This Hard 谁懂啊？我一个软妹竟然这么能打 Qing Xiao青晓Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious romance + Both leads are each other’s only partners, 1v1 + Hilarious entertainment-industry setting + Reality dating show] Tang Wan has a nightmare. She dreams that she’s living inside a book. According to the author’s setup, she’s a supporting female character with no memories. Whenever she needs to make the heroine look impressive, she acts like an idiot. Whenever she needs to bring the hero and heroine closer, she stirs up trouble. In the end, the male lead poisons her and 1.9kReads9.2Score25314d adds

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    A novel featuring a second male lead rising to power, sweet romance, the entertainment industry, and a crazy, strong female lead.

45. 145 二 Sweetness Begins with a Second Marriage 二婚开始甜 Young Master Sheng盛少Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted [Urban Romance] An Wen was deceived into a sham marriage for six years. When she discovered the truth, she promptly divorced him. Through her best friend, she met top-tier idol Mu Zibo. By a twist of fate, she and Mu Zibo rushed into a marriage and registered it, keeping it secret for their peace of mind. After her divorce, An Wen’s romantic luck was in full bloom. Her first love and her ex-husband both came back, eager to rekindle things with her. As he spent more and more time with An Wen, Mu 101Reads6.9Score—14d adds
46. 146 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
47. 147 成 I Won by Playing the Big Shot’s White Moonlight Substitute 成为大佬的白月光替身后我躺赢了 Xiong Wudianzhi凶无点痣Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi caught Ye Yiyan’s eye because she looked just like Su Ying, and became his exclusive stand-in for the woman he could never forget. All she had to do was look after an employer who didn’t care about performance targets, and she got paid handsomely. Where else could she find a deal like that? As long as she didn’t catch feelings, nobody could stop her from making a fortune. * In the eyes of outsiders, Shen Zhiyi had loved Ye Yiyan for five years. No matter when or where he called, she w —Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    🍀 The plots all seem similar, with the second male lead winning over the girlfriend and the ex suffering terribly. The writing is quite good, so if you like this kind of thing, you can check out these four books; they're all pretty good.

48. 148 高 Marrying Up 高嫁 Dust and Ashes尘灰Ancient Romance755k WordsCompleted On the day Ning Wanqiao married Duan Yunzhou, he brought his white moonlight into the household as his concubine. On their wedding night, Ning Wanqiao spent the night alone, while Duan Yunzhou stayed in his white moonlight's courtyard night after night. Later, Ning Wanqiao learned that she was the wicked woman standing in the way of Duan Yunzhou and his white moonlight. She was neglected everywhere in the Marquis's household and was not allowed to live in the main courtyard reserved for the Marc 11.9kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    The first ancient romance novel that doesn't make you stupid: On the day Ning Wanqiao married Duan Yunzhou, Duan Yunzhou took his "white moonlight" (his first love) into the family. On their wedding night, Ning Wanqiao was left alone in her room, while Duan Yunzhou spent every night in his "white moonlight's" courtyard. Later, Ning Wanqiao learned that she was the wicked woman who was preventing Duan Yunzhou from being with his "white moonlight." She was neglected in the Marquis's mansion, not allowed to live in the main courtyard of the Marquis's wife, and her "white moonlight" and his favored concubines would frequently boast about their favor. Her mother-in-law also made things difficult for her and suppressed her at every turn. Given this, Ning Wanqiao made a clean break and proposed a divorce. Later, everyone gloated, waiting to see her fall into despair and be scorned by everyone.

49. 149 领 After Our Marriage License Fell Through, She Turned Around and Married a Big Shot 领证失败后，她转头嫁给了大佬 Xiao Nai miss小奈missModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A cheating man is like a banknote smeared with shit. Picking it up is disgusting, but leaving it behind doesn’t sit right either. Less than a week before they were supposed to register their marriage, her boyfriend of five years called and asked if they could postpone it. Luo Yunxi asked him why. He said, “She’s back.” Those words disgusted Luo Yunxi for the rest of her life. So she turned around and married the man her family had introduced her to. She thought it would be nothing more than a tr 2.1kReads9.1Score38914d adds
50. 150 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 17.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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