Childhood Friends, but He Doesn’t Like Her Until He Regrets It: Completed Stories 青梅竹马但是竹马不喜欢青梅，后来后悔的完结

1. 151 竹 Childhood Sweetheart Turned Husband 竹马变老公 The Cat in the Stars星星的猫Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts] [Mutual secret crush] [Growth and healing] Jiang Tingbai was quiet and reserved, while Shu Li was quirky and mischievous. Despite having completely different personalities, the two spent fifteen years side by side. Shu Li’s friend once grabbed her and exclaimed, “How have you managed to survive so many years next to Jiang Tingbai?” Shu Li looked puzzled. “Isn’t Xiao Jiang really easy to get along with?” Her friend stared at her in horror. Jiang Tingbai knew he was autis 15.8kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
2. 152 揽 Embracing My Childhood Sweetheart 揽青梅 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted Qin Zhiyu vs. Jiang Li (Signed for publication) [Mutually devoted couple, happy ending + aloof, quiet boy vs. bright, bold girl + childhood friends + no misunderstandings, devoted love above all] Qin Zhiyu first met Jiang Li when he was four. That year, his parents were going through a divorce, and in the midst of all the turmoil, his mother sent him to stay with a friend. The sky was clear and bright that day, and he saw Jiang Li on the swing in the courtyard. The little girl was curious about 8kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
3. 153 顶 Defying the Odds 顶风作案 Wild Bodhisattva野菩萨Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [Print edition published: The Childhood Sweethearts Paradox] It all started when Ji Yanfeng accidentally flushed Su Wenji’s pet mouse down the toilet when they were kids. From then on, they saw each other as the biggest nuisances in their lives, and regarded each other as their fiercest rival and greatest enemy. If anyone thinks they’re childhood sweethearts who make a perfect couple, this is what happens Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” Ji Yanfeng: “Hmph.” Su Wenji: “Hahahahahahaha…” They were 18kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
4. 154 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 28.4kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
5. 155 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 15.3kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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   Everyone in Beijing's high society knew that Tan Qishen had a girlfriend who was deeply in love with him, yet he remained indifferent to her. A year later, another one-sided cold war erupted between Tan Qishen and Yan Man. He waited for Yan Man to coax him as usual, but instead, Yan Man broke up with him.

6. 156 他 They All Love the White Moonlight, So After Being Reborn, I Stopped Chasing Them 他们都爱白月光，重生后我不追了 Two Crescent Moons二弯月Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [This story would be perfect for a short drama. Screenwriters, take note!] [Reborn at school] + [Ex chasing his wife to the crematorium] + [Villain takes the lead] + [Real and fake heiresses] On her wedding day, Qin Xiang’s fiancé left her behind to visit his first love at the hospital. Heartbroken, Qin Xiang married Lu Chiye, her childhood friend who had pursued her for years. After they married, Lu Chiye’s tenderness gradually melted her heart. But one day, Qin Xiang happened to hear him say, 5.4kReads8.3Score39114d adds

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   🍓🍓①On her wedding day, Qin Xiang's fiancé abandoned her to visit his first love in the hospital. Heartbroken, Qin Xiang married Lu Chiye, her childhood sweetheart who had pursued her for many years. After the marriage, the gentle Lu Chiye gradually melted her heart. But one day, Qin Xiang overheard Lu Chiye say, "I was afraid Qin Xiang would take revenge on A Yue, so I had no choice but to marry her." It turned out that both her husband and ex-husband loved their "white moonlight" (a term of endearment for someone special). A car accident sent Qin Xiang back to her senior year of high school. This time, she completely distanced herself from those two men, no longer neglecting her studies, no longer deliberately making herself look ugly, working hard to earn money, and living her own life. But they both came looking for her like madmen.

7. 157 思 An Uncureable Yearning 思春无解 Innocent Green天真无邪绿Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + living under the same roof + heroine is supported by the hero's family + mutual pining + reunited after a long separation] After her mother suddenly passed away, Chunxiang had no family left in the world. Her benefactor, Grandpa You, took her into his home, and from then on she had to live in the city. The towering buildings of the big city left her stunned. She didn't understand the rules here, and she kept running into obstacles. She wanted to make friends, but failed 15.7kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds

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   🍖①The female lead was a poor student sponsored by the male lead's grandfather, and lived with his family while attending school. The male lead was handsome and intelligent, and she inevitably developed a crush on him. Until this crush was discovered, ridiculed, and ultimately ended tragically. "I advise you not to like me, don't be so superficial." The female lead wiped away her tears, turned, and silently left. Years later, they met again, and the male lead began to regret pursuing her.

8. 158 我 I Burn Brighter Than the Sun 我比骄阳炙热 Yao 33幺33Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Youth + redemption + obsession + pure love + winning her back + happy ending] She poured out all her passion and all her pride, only to get one answer from Zhou Jiaze: “I’m sorry. I can’t leave her alone.” She pulled him out of the mire, only to fall into an abyss from which there was no escape. Nian Cen: “This was never a love that could come true. I crossed ten countries and flew over 19.88 million feet of oceans and mountains, all because I wanted to forget. It took me a long time to underst 53Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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   🍒🍒 She had loved him for many years, exhausting all her passion and pride, only to receive in return a single sentence from him: "I'm sorry, I can't leave her alone." Later, she traveled across more than ten countries, flying over oceans and mountains at 19.88 Million feet, just to forget him. Only then did she realize that his name was already etched into her very being; after a long separation, they were reunited, their broken relationship mended.

9. 159 疯 Wildly Flirtatious! My Brother Makes Me Blush, My Heart Race, and My Knees Go Weak 疯撩！哥哥撩的我脸红心跳腿发软 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, devoted, scheming bad boy VS stunning, enchanting rose] One drunken night, rising beauty streamer Li Qing was slammed onto the trending charts and cursed across the internet for kissing top-tier star Pei Yuncheng against his will. “Have some shame and stay away from our brother!” But shortly after hurling abuse at her, fans saw their idol on a variety show abusing his authority to pull Li Qing into his arms and kiss her, then happily praise her. “Qingqing, you're so sweet.” Li Qing: 1.5kReads9.3Score25814d adds

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   The boy and girl grew up together as childhood sweethearts. However, they separated due to a misunderstanding. After they met again, the male protagonist only knew how to flirt with the female protagonist and show off his personal charm, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.

10. 160 甜 Sweet and Bittersweet: The Female Lead and Her Childhood Friend 甜涩，女配和她的竹马 sanchiaModern Romance199k WordsCompleted [Supporting heroine × reborn × childhood sweethearts × regret and redemption × ensemble school story] P.S. There will be angst later. After a plane accident, Su Danlai suddenly discovers that she is the supporting heroine in a sweet campus romance novel. And the childhood friend she has loved for over ten years is actually the male lead! Su Danlai finds it ridiculous. Is her life really just a novel?! So, to break free from the plot and make up for past regrets, Su Danlai binds herself to Observ 282Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Synopsis: A very good story. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, but the male lead doesn't like the female lead. Later, he realizes he loves her, but it's too late. A classic "chasing after his wife" trope. Rating: Four stars

11. 161 深 Lost in the Roses 深陷蔷薇 Huali Li绘梨梨Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [A spoiled young lady who has always had her way * a steady, reserved, old-fashioned man] For all of her twenty-two years, Pei Yanli had been a constant presence in Qi Nianhuan’s life. Her carefree, flamboyant ways were all thanks to Pei Yanli’s silent indulgence. She liked him. She wanted to possess him and make him, a man who always kept himself in check, lose control beneath her skirts. But only later did she realize that the man who said he would give her anything she wanted would never 686Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    They were childhood sweethearts, and for twenty-two years, Qi Nianhuan's life was filled with Pei Yanli's presence. Her unrestrained and flamboyant nature was all due to Pei Yanli's silent indulgence. But later she discovered that the man who said he would give her anything she wanted, would never give himself to her. "Pei Yanli, I don't want you anymore."

12. 162 陪 Come With Me to Pluck the Moon 陪我摘月 Starlight in the Wilderness原野星光Modern Romance195k WordsCompleted [Content warning: The plot and details may be poorly handled; expect melodrama and a lack of logic. Read at your own risk. Run, run, run! Please don't flame or curse me. You've been warned, so don't say you weren't warned.] As she grew up, Yu Liansi's happiest moments were the boy's daily companionship and the way he had always protected her. At last, their feelings deepened and they fell in love. She dreamed of a future with him, but one comment from the boy shattered all her hopes. “Jin, look 81Reads6.4Score—14d adds
13. 163 共 Falling Together into Ruin 共坠沉沦 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Mature, steady, wealthy daddy x resilient, tough country girl] [Eleven-year age gap, one-on-one, both leads have no romantic history, groveling romance, love at first sight] Orphan Xu Tao was sponsored by the wealthy Jiang Bowen. During her senior year of high school, she moved into his estate. On that night, thick with desire, Jiang Bowen, the financial magnate she had only ever seen on TV, stared at her for a long time, his eyes coolly assessing the risks and rewards. Only after the crimson c 4.4kReads8.9Score49914d adds

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    🌱🌱🌱①A mature, stable, and wealthy daddy x a resilient and tenacious country girl. In her senior year of high school, Jiang Bowen became Xu Tao's sponsor, and she moved into his estate. He was gentle and considerate towards her, and she secretly harbored a crush on him. Until his birthday… she was caught stealing a kiss from him while he was drunk. He forced her to sign an adoption application. Her eyes were bloodshot, and she screamed at the top of her lungs, "Jiang Bowen!!!" "I hate you!!!" "I'll hate you for the rest of my life!!!" Xu Tao signed her name on the adoption application. The moment her fingerprint touched the paper, her heart was completely crushed to dust. The girl's innocent and sincere love was truly over, and she left resolutely. The next time they met was at a friend's wedding. Seeing her with another boy, the usually gentle, composed, and dignified man lost control for the first time…

14. 164 恰 Like a Cold Moon Turning Toward the Sun 恰似寒月向骄阳 Crossing the Stars渡星辰Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Original title: And Let the Breeze Carry Us Toward the Sun] Everyone knows Song Kexin is the younger sister being fostered by the Lu family. When they first met, she said, “Brother”; he replied, “Sister-in-law?” · He was the darling of heaven, a blazing sun high above the clouds. To Song Kexin, he was the passionate beginning of her youth... the place where the light came in... . Lu Yubai: “You're too young to date.” Song Kexin: “So I can once I'm an adult?” · Song Kexin dreamed of turning eigh 2.4kReads9.1Score18314d adds

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    ✨️Childhood sweethearts, but the childhood sweetheart doesn't like the childhood sweetheart✨️ ①She was raised by his family since childhood and loved to follow him around. At eighteen, she confessed her feelings to him, but he rejected her, saying he had always considered her a younger sister and was entangled with another woman. She turned and went abroad. On the same day, he eloped with his entourage, and the Qin family of seven perished in a fire.

15. 165 关 The Equation of You 关于你的方程式 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Devoted, restrained poor boy x smart, clear-headed rich beauty] Shu Qiao couldn't accept breaking up with Li Zheng, so she swallowed her pride and went to talk things through with him. Instead, she overheard him telling one of her classmates, “Shu Qiao and I have no future. I dated her because I didn't want to have any regrets about my college years.” Love is a multivariable linear equation. Li Zheng, who had always aced math, knew perfectly well that Shu Qiao wasn't his optimal solution, so he 10.7kReads8.9Score99614d adds
16. 166 周 Mr. Zhou’s Love Is as Cheap as Grass 周先生的爱，如草般轻贱 Da Ya大呀Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [A tragic short story. The heroine is dead from the start. No resurrection, no rebirth.] [Melodramatic and clichéd] In the kidnapping case where he had to choose between two people, Zhou Yansheng saved his first love and abandoned his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife could never come back… 37.2kReads5.4Score1.5k14d adds

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    🥀🥀①"President, Madam is dead." "What did you say?" Zhou Yansheng's voice was hoarse. Assistant Li repeated, "Madam…she's dead." Zhou Yansheng was stunned for a few seconds. Last night, he went to ransom the family with a ransom of 100 million. The kidnappers demanded he choose between his wife, Xu Sisi, and his beloved Xu Xiaonuan. The two were each hanging from a large tree on the edge of a cliff. Below them, the turbulent, bottomless Minjiang River flowed. Zhou Yansheng proposed to go back and get another 100 million to ensure their safety. But the kidnappers, fearing complications, only wanted the 100 million ransom and forced him to choose one to save on the spot. He hesitated for less than ten seconds before saying, "I choose Xu Xiaonuan." Later, he realized his mistake, but Xu Sisi would never come back.

17. 167 封 After I Shut My Heart to Love, the Untouchable Beauty I Pursued Lost Control 封心锁爱后，我追的高岭花失控了 Bean Sprout Caicai豆芽菜菜子Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, win-her-back-at-all-costs romance, rival suitors battling it out, bittersweet campus romance] [A restrained, solitary pine on a snowy peak vs. a sunflower blooming among thorns] Wen Zhao pursued Cen Ji for seven years, finally winning the aloof beauty everyone had secretly admired back in school. She thought her husband had always been cool, distant, and above worldly concerns. That was until Wen Zhao opened his QQ album and found the high school photos of another woman he had trea 21.3kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds
18. 168 竹 The Boy Next Door Favors the Transfer Student? His Childhood Sweetheart Is Done Chasing Him! 竹马偏爱转校生？青梅她不追了！ Dream of Xizhou梦西洲Modern Romance131k WordsOngoing [Childhood sweethearts + devoted to each other + the man grovels to win her back + the heroine isn't blinded by love!] Liang Yuchen and Xu Yiqing grew up together as childhood sweethearts. He promised he would cherish her above everyone else for the rest of his life! So Xu Yiqing foolishly followed him year after year! That is, until a new transfer student arrived at school. The new girl was gentler, prettier, and more popular than she was! Then... The transfer student fell from the second floor 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🥀Liang Yuchen and Xu Yiqing were childhood sweethearts who grew up together. He had promised to love her forever! So, Xu Yiqing foolishly chased after him year after year! Until a new transfer student arrived at the school—the transfer student was gentler, prettier, and more likable than her! Later—the transfer student fell from the second floor, and Liang Yuchen slapped her! That slap shattered her love for him 😫, and also shattered her unattainable hope!

19. 169 玫 Roses Slowly Warm 玫瑰渐暖 A Little Sleepy有点想睡Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted Shen Mianyin once loved Xu Yuzhou, so deeply that it brought her to her knees. In high school, she worked up the courage to confess her feelings. Xu Yuzhou, who was doing his homework, stopped writing and sneered: “You’d be better off solving a couple more tough math problems with that time.” She reached for the rose and fell flat in the mud. - So Shen Mianyin hid her feelings and learned to keep her distance from Xu Yuzhou. But she never imagined that she would become his wife. The day after th 1.6kReads8.2Score14214d adds

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    🍠✨① Shen Mianyin once loved Xu Yuzhou, a love so deep it bordered on humility. In high school, she mustered the courage to confess her feelings, only to be met with a sneer from Xu Yuzhou, who, engrossed in his exam, stopped writing: "You'd be better off solving a couple more challenging math problems." She failed to win him over, only to end up covered in mud. Shen Mianyin hid her emotions, learning to keep her distance from Xu Yuzhou. Seven years later, when they met again, Shen Mianyin was cold and distant towards Xu Yuzhou. A sense of loss welled up in Xu Yuzhou's heart. Seeing Shen Mianyin walking side-by-side with another man, chatting and laughing harmoniously, he panicked completely, facing a nightmare of trying to win her back.

20. 170 墨 Attached to Ink Painting 墨画附 Coconut Before the Flowers淋花前椰Modern Romance927k WordsCompleted (Possessive Pursuit / Stealing Someone Else’s Love, Both Pure) (Coolheaded, gentle heroine vs. seemingly frivolous but truly obsessive hero) For three generations, the men of the Fu family had been passionate lovers: devoted to the point of obsession. But then an exception came along. Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knew that Fu Mo, the Fu family’s heir, was a notorious playboy. He drifted from one woman to the next, never keeping anyone by his side for more than a month. He was both heartle 14kReads8.6Score96714d adds
21. 171 迷 Ensnared 迷陷 Pegasus's Cat珀加索斯的猫Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's only partners, showbiz) The heroine loses herself in love at first, but later walks away decisively. A bittersweet-to-sweet story that rewards patience. What does it feel like to love someone with all your heart? Tang Ning thought that as long as she could be with him, she wouldn't mind being hidden away in a dark corner forever. “Where are you?” A man's low, lazy voice came through the phone. “Hengdian. I just got off work.” After a brief silence 5.6kReads8.9Score48214d adds

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    ✨The "Wife-Chasing Crematorium"✨, the crematorium can just be a mood booster; I like reading sweet little stories when I have free time. ① The suitor is depressed, the money-seeker is thriving; I want to love money, not love you anymore. ② A prodigal son returns + unrequited love becomes real; even a prodigal son's return requires tempering his true feelings; the "wife-chasing crematorium" continues.

22. 172 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 34.9kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds

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    🍇🍇①She had always seen him as her savior, pursuing him silently, and finally achieving her wish. Until she witnessed him kissing someone else intimately. He laughed fearlessly, "How dare Jinwu leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitimate daughter." She immediately realized her mistake and resolutely left. He thought she would bow her head and admit her mistake, but instead received the news that she was already married. He regretted it, and with red eyes, he pleaded, "Wuwu, look at me, I was wrong." Duan Shiyan, the head of a top-tier wealthy family, wearing a bathrobe, exuded an arrogant and domineering aura: "My wife said she doesn't go back to an ex, so—you're out of the game."

23. 173 我 After I Gave Up Winning Over My Childhood Friend, He Turned Dark 我放弃攻略竹马后，他黑化了 Little Cloud Drifting小云飘飘Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book (not quick transmigration, not a strong female lead) + childhood sweethearts + wealthy CEO + one-on-one romance] (A little bit of angst early on, then the male lead gets put through the wringer.) Jiang Ziyue is a task-taker from the Quick Transmigration Administration. This time, she transmigrates into a novel called The Sweet Little Princess of the Gentle, Black-Bellied Young Master, as the wicked second female rival: a cannon-fodder cousin who appears for one chapter 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥The male and female leads grew up together as childhood sweethearts. The female lead always believed the male lead loved her, until she overheard him saying he hated her and saw him with another woman. Heartbroken, she was reborn back to her second year of high school. The male lead also reincarnated, but by then the female lead was already with someone else.

24. 174 都 Everyone Has a White Moonlight, So Why Are You Panicking Because I Married a Soldier? 都有白月光，我嫁军爷你慌什么？ Huo An'an火安安Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Pocket Dimension]+ [Mutual First Love]+ [Punishing Scumbags]+ [Sweet Romance] Su Yunnuan, an elite military doctor, transmigrated into the body of a timid young wife. Her scumbag husband enjoyed her love while giving his own to someone else, so she decided to make the cheating pair stay together forever! Her mother-in-law’s family sat back and did nothing, enabling the villains. She’d make sure they got a good taste of that insufferable fake-sweetness! The scheming green tea girl liked the scum 2.7kReads8.9Score55514d adds

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    First book! Top military doctor Su Yunnuan transmigrates and is immediately bound to the script of a "punished little wife." Her original husband, a scumbag, was always looking for something better, giving all his true love to a scheming, manipulative woman. Dr. Su declares: Ha! Scumbag and scheming woman, a perfect match, you're welcome! As for her awful mother-in-law and family? Here's a special "green tea" for you to try~ The most amazing thing is, what's wrong with that aloof, abstinent military officer? He blows on his hand when it hurts, hugs him when he has a headache—is his wound healing instantly?

25. 175 藏 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Left the Child Behind; Reborn, I Won't Chase Him Again 藏起孕肚去父留子，重生我不追了 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) Reborn, one-on-one, both pure, aloof beauty goes mad for love, husband-chasing crematorium (A heartbroken heroine x a hero who wants to be her dog) A Shang stole the position of Xie Hengyu's wife. Everyone knows Xie Hengyu is a sword cultivator prodigy with a brilliant future in the cultivation world, while A Shang is merely a lowly half-demon who became his wife through underhanded means. In the end, she was falsely accused of colluding with the demon clan and died a t 39.7kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
26. 176 娇 When His Sweetheart's Eyes Turn Red, the Wild and Fierce Crown Prince Gently Comforts Her 娇娇青梅一红眼，野戾太子爷轻哄 Seven Strawberries七颗草莓Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available! [Childhood friends + starting from childhood + male lead is reborn + coming-of-age romance] [Sweet, frail girl vs. possessive madman who constantly fears losing her] Shen Lichu was an orphan with no one to rely on. She’d been frail since childhood, like a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest touch. And yet, despite being so delicate, she was someone no one in Wangjing dared to provoke. Pei Yu was every bit the crown prince of the capital’s el 97.7kReads9.1Score12.1k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, the childhood sweetheart doesn't like the childhood sweetheart, and regrets pursuing her. ① Childhood sweethearts, the first argument and breakup between the male and female leads in so many years, directly causing the childhood sweetheart to lose his love for life. The female lead leaves, and the male lead follows her in a suicide pact. The male lead is reborn, gradually recalling his hazy memories through dreams. He is consumed by insecurity and longing for the female lead from childhood. It's a very good story [I highly recommend it].

27. 177 他 He Hides Like a Flame in My Heart 他如焰藏匿我心 Nan Huaijin楠淮瑾Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Rebellious bad-boy charmer & stunning, untouchable queen] [Crush comes true + reunion in college + sweet romance + mutually devoted] Before she met him, everyone said Xia Nian was an arrogant, overbearing girl. But after meeting him, she reined in her tough-girl side and resolved to study hard. Her feelings for him also made her timid and self-effacing. The notorious Zhou Si was rebellious and never turned anyone away. He was Jianglin No. 1 High School’s resident bad boy, yet also its undispute 311Reads8.2Score10414d adds

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    🍑✨She had a crush on him for six years, her entire youth revolving around him. Until one day in her first year of high school, she overheard someone ask him, "Zhou Si, do you like Xia Nian?" 🍃He scoffed, "Are you blind or am I?" The next day, she transferred schools. Years later, they met again, and he fell head over heels in love at first sight, hopelessly.

28. 178 她 Why Can’t I Soothe Her? 她怎么哄不好 Peachy Zhizhi桃气知知Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts × sweet everyday romance × happy ending; quirky little princess who knows exactly how to flirt × childhood friend who's cold at first, then devoted and irresistibly flirtatious × two top students × they fall for each other at different times! An intense push and pull! Open flirting and mutual teasing] When Qi Yun transfers to Jingwai, she vows to study hard and strive for the top, then claims first place in the liberal arts rankings. Everyone at Jingwai knows Gu Yu, who co 2kReads9.2Score26614d adds

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    🐳🐳Both are novels where the childhood sweetheart likes the boy in the beginning, but the boy doesn't like the sweetheart, and later it's a "wife-chasing-through-the-cremation" story. Guaranteed to keep you reading to your heart's content! [Salute] 🍒1️⃣The sweetheart pursued the boy throughout his youth, but he always complained that she was clingy. Until one day, she said with red eyes, "I'm not pursuing her anymore" [almost crying], and he panicked. The usually arrogant person clumsily learned to coax someone… [Smirk] 🍒2️⃣The sweetheart harbored deep feelings, but the boy only saw her as the girl next door. Until one day, she turned to leave, and he frantically grabbed her wrist. It turned out that the thorny rose had already taken root in his heart… [Crying]

29. 179 惹 Entangled in Splendor 惹风华 Laughing Wildly笑轻狂Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Bewitching Splendor, has premiered on Hongguo, starring Hou Chengyue and Li Ruoxun. She and Lu Fengjin had been childhood sweethearts, the perfect couple in everyone's eyes. To support him, she planned every move and left no stone unturned, clearing every obstacle from his path until he became Dongling's one and only God of War. She thought that lovers would eventually be together, but one day, an unremarkable-looking young woman entered his life. At first, he s 1.1kReads8.8Score29514d adds
30. 180 青 Green Lime, Never Too Late 青柠不晚 October Bell十月铃Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted [Fake Siblings + Marriage First, Love Later + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Healing + Sweet and Angsty] [Independent, Sensitive Heiress ✖ Devoted, Jealous Young Noble] 1. Six years after they parted, Zhou Chuning saw Pei Chi again at her father’s funeral. She attended with the boyfriend she’d been dating for a year. He reached out to Pei Chi first. “Hello, I’m Chuning’s boyfriend.” Pei Chi’s lips curled into a faint smile. “If you’re her boyfriend, then who am I?” 2. Everyone knew that when 18kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
31. 181 做 Be His Heart's Darling: The Cool, Composed CEO Is Softly Wooing Me 做他心尖宠，清冷时总低声诱哄中 Frost and Snow Crossing South霜雪南渡Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted (One-on-One Romance + Sweet Devotion + Childhood Friend's Love-Chasing Redemption) Overnight, she goes from being the envy of everyone in the Jiang family to an orphan accused of usurping someone else's place. Jiang Suilan thinks that must be the biggest bug in life. Until she hears a friend ask her childhood sweetheart, “Young Master Chi, aren't you worried that little Suilan will get mad if you agree to marry Jiang Muyan?” Jiang Muyan is the Jiang family's biological daughter. And he answers w 34.4kReads9.3Score3.4k14d adds

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    They were childhood sweethearts, but the boy didn't like the girl he loved, and later regretted it.

32. 182 当 When the Mist Clears, We’ll Meet Again 当迷雾散开，我们再重逢 Zhiyu祉雨Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted [No Reconciliation After the Breakup] [Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] [Secret Crush] The Jin family in the north and the Song family in the south: everyone knew the two families were betrothed, perhaps because they were made for each other. What no one knew was that this had always been Song Qinian's one-sided wish. She spent three years trying to warm Jin Yize's heart, but it never thawed. Eventually, the two families called off the engagement, and Song Qinian went abroad, vanishing without a 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Jin family of Beicheng and the Song family of Nancheng had a marriage agreement since childhood. However, this was only Song Qinian's wishful thinking. Despite three years of trying, she ultimately couldn't win over Jin Yize. Later, the engagement was broken off, and Song Qinian disappeared abroad. Three years later, Song Qinian returned to China, accompanied by a man who stood shoulder to shoulder with her.

33. 183 黎 Miss Li Always Fights for What She Wants 黎小姐她又争又抢 June, Dear卿卿六月Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + nine-year age gap + face-slapping + sweet romance + groveling to win her back] [Shrewd, reserved Beijing tycoon] vs. [ seemingly sweet but secretly rebellious girl next door] Li Duo fell for her brother's best friend at the age when love first blossoms: a man nine years older than her. “Did you ever have feelings for me, even just a little, all these years?” “No. I only see you as a little sister.” After that, Li Duo avoided every gathering that Ji Jinchuan might 5.2kReads7.4Score33014d adds

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    💐💐① At the tender age of first love, Li Duo fell for her brother's best friend. "Over the years, have you ever had any feelings for me? Even just a little bit." "No, I've only ever seen you as a little sister." Later, Li Duo avoided all of Ji Jinchuan's company, completely disappearing from his circle. Until he saw her kissing another man in a car, he was consumed by jealousy. The usually composed and self-possessed man blocked her doorway, pleading in a low, hoarse voice: "Don't like anyone else, just like me, okay?"

34. 184 让 Let Big Brother Kiss You 让哥哥亲一下 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, adorable girl × her carefree older neighbor] [Mutually faithful + a fake playboy + age gap + sweet romance] When Yun Li was sixteen, she fell for a man four years older than her. He was her next-door neighbor. He had a handsome face and cool, fair skin. When he smiled, his lovely, captivating eyes seemed full of passion, making him look almost like a demon. That day, Yun Li was stuck on the balcony. The man rested both hands on the railing opposite her, smiling as he asked, “L 2.8kReads9.3Score34414d adds

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    When Yun Li was sixteen, she fell in love with Chen Zhoulin. "Lili, brother isn't a good person, please don't like me, okay?" Yun Li decided to stop liking him and left the city. Chen Zhoulin, always arrogant and unruly, cared about no one but the little girl who called him "brother." Four years later, they reunited and he began pursuing her.

35. 185 明 A Public Rivalry, a Secret Love 明争暗恋 Ji Zhi霁之Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Mutual Secret Crush] [Airheaded Sweetheart X Cold, Scheming Type] Student representative Xu Youjing is handsome and distinguished, with the poise of a pine or cypress bathed in sunlight. Arts committee president Lin Xiyang is sweet, radiant, and talented, one of the school’s brightest stars. They’ve attended the same school for two years, but have never interacted. They’re so unfamiliar that they wouldn’t even glance at each other when passing by. That changes when they end 14.2kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, the male lead has a crush on the female lead, but she's oblivious and pretends not to know him in public. Back home, however, one is a clingy sweetheart (the female lead), and the other a mischievous little devil (the male lead). Their daily bickering is incredibly sweet and adorable!

36. 186 虐 After Tormenting His Wife, the Pious Prince of Beijing Weeps and Begs Her to Take Him Back! 虐妻火葬场，京圈佛子他哭着求复合！ Cooking Congee with a Broken Branch折枝煮粥Modern Romance902k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + aloof Buddhist heir of the capital's elite finally bows his head + groveling quest to win her back + countdown] For three years, Xu Fanyin is with the Buddhist heir of the capital's elite. Every night, she has to kneel naked in the meditation room while he practices his faith. Then she accidentally enters his private courtyard and finds the walls covered with nude paintings of herself. He had lured her into his trap to avenge his younger sister, Shen Jingshi. Xu Fanyin is devasta 5.1kReads6.2Score16714d adds

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    "Shen Mingchen, let's break up." The ward was silent for almost half a minute. Shen Mingchen's furrowed brows relaxed, and he coaxed gently, "Fanyin, given the situation after the car accident, even if I stayed there with you, I couldn't have saved you. Besides, the signal was bad around that corner, and I'd have to drive a bit to reach Qi Yu by phone." Xu Fanyin remembered the phone call from Old Madam Shen. Bad signal. She smiled, too lazy to argue. It didn't matter anymore. Anyway, she still had to go back to the Shen family and find a way to destroy Shen Mingchen's paintings. She had already told him the words "break up." Whether Shen Mingchen accepted it or not, on the day the art exhibition opened, she would disappear from his world.

37. 187 影 The Movie Emperor's Sweet Little Wife Smells of Milk and Is So Well-Behaved, and Now She's Pregnant 影帝的小娇妻奶香奶乖，有孕味了 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted Originally titled: “Hurry! The Movie Star's Secretly Cherished Sweetheart Ran Away Pregnant” Ji Yangliu's debut film stars her alongside the hugely popular movie star Rong Hengchuan. Her performance as the female lead wins countless awards. She is instantly hailed as the entertainment industry's most beautiful face, the nation's enchantress, a breathtaking beauty, and a star sent from heaven. Away from the cameras, Rong Hengchuan pins her against the wall and kisses her until she cries. “Baby, f 14.7kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
38. 188 入 Nightfall Restlessness 入夜躁动期 Ye Lanxi夜阑汐Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [The second male lead pursues his wife but fails to win her back + the male lead marries her in a flash and takes his place + reunion after a long separation + both are devoted only to each other + an ex gets humiliated] Ye Lanxi met Jiang Yueze at sixteen, and they got engaged at eighteen. Whenever they had a falling-out, she was always the one who had to make peace first. Then, at twenty-four, she heard him say to a friend, “How about another bet? No matter how many rumors I stir up, she’ll ju 30.6kReads9.2Score3.8k14d adds

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    🎀🌿① Ye Lanxi met Jiang Yueze when she was 16 and got engaged at 18. Every time they had a falling out, she was the one who had to initiate reconciliation. Until she was 24, she overheard him telling a friend, "How about we make another bet? No matter how many scandals I have, she'll just have to put up with it. She comes from a fallen family; if she leaves me, who else will want her?" Ye Lanxi resolutely broke up with him and went to marry the seriously injured heir of a top-tier wealthy family in Beijing. Only then did Jiang Yueze realize what he had lost—a regret and pain that nothing he could ever regain.

39. 189 念 Unforgettable Longing I 念念难忘I Little Monster小小妖怪吖Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + secret crush becomes mutual + childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + groveling pursuit] At sixteen, Jiang Shining realizes she has a crush on her older brother’s best friend, the childhood sweetheart who has always doted on her like a little sister. Before she can confess, she learns that he is going abroad and will never return. A first love that never had the chance to bloom comes to an abrupt end. At twenty-two, Jiang Shining thinks she has long since forgotten h 844Reads6.8Score10614d adds

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    🍎✨The female lead has a crush on her childhood sweetheart brother who has doted on her since they were little. Just as she's about to confess her feelings, she overhears him telling his friends that he only treats her like a little sister.🌿She decides to let go of these feelings and settle down to being a "little sister." However, a confession from a senior classmate makes him furious.

40. 190 我 My Heart Remains as Before, Bright and Blue 我心如故，明朗蔚蓝 Liang Jiang凉疆Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted The day Xu Weil​​an found out she was pregnant, Lu Zichen's first love returned. That very night, the media caught the two of them leaving a hotel after a get-together. Xu Weilan's youthful love for Lu Zichen slowly faded over the course of their three-year marriage, which existed in name only. So she let go of her attachment, divorced him without hesitation, and moved abroad. Then Lu Zichen began a three-year quest to win back his wife. 7.2kReads8.5Score51114d adds

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    🍉✨She had liked him for many years, but he only treated her like a younger sister. Later, their families arranged a marriage, and she married him as she wished. However, on the very day she found out she was pregnant, his first love, his "white moonlight," returned.🌿That very night, the media photographed them leaving a hotel together. She let go of her obsession, decisively divorced him, and went abroad. He, however, regretted it and faced a nightmare trying to win her back.

41. 191 私 Intoxicated by Possession 私有醉意 Cangwu Shu苍梧术Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [A proud, aloof business tycoon from the capital and an affectionate, clingy comic artist] [Two-year age gap + childhood sweethearts + mutual secret crushes + flirtatious push and pull + constant sweet moments] Ever since she was three, Shi Wan had loved following Fu Qi’an around, happily calling him Brother Qi’an. The adults all said that once Wanwan grew up, she was destined to marry Fu Qi’an, and she had always believed it, too. But at her eighteenth birthday banquet, just as she was excitedl 3.3kReads7.3Score22414d adds

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    The first book! From a young age, Shi Wan had a deep affection for Fu Qi'an, following him around happily, sweetly calling out "Brother Qi'an" over and over again—her appearance was incredibly adorable. The elders joked that, judging by this trend, Wan Wan would most likely marry Qi'an someday, and she herself had always dreamed of it. However, at her grand and lively eighteenth birthday banquet, Wan Wan, wearing a beautiful dress, happily lifted the hem, eager to show Fu Qi'an the exquisite birthday gift she had received. But who could have imagined that, as she excitedly searched for Fu Qi'an in the venue, she would unexpectedly overhear his conversation with the person she had always clashed with? "Why are you different towards Shi Wan than towards me?" The voice clearly reached her ears. "Because she's my sister." Fu Qi'an's voice was without a trace of hesitation. At that moment, Wan Wan realized that in Fu Qi'an's heart, she had always only ever been a younger sister. All her expectations vanished in an instant, leaving her feeling utterly pathetic and desolate. Her eyelashes drooped involuntarily, tears welling in her eyes; she simply couldn't bear to listen any longer. So, she turned and hurried away, as if fleeing a humiliating dream. From then on, Shi Wan went abroad and didn't return for four years.

42. 192 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds
43. 193 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    The two were childhood sweethearts. The male lead, without realizing it, fell in love with the female lead. After the initial hurt subsided, the female lead left heartbroken, leading to a tumultuous chase as the male lead relentlessly pursued her. The second male lead then takes her place.

44. 194 老 After His Wife Left, the CEO Broke Down in Tears 老婆走后，霸总哭了 Dumb as Can Be笨到家吖Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, fiery rock drummer × calm, rational, cold-hearted CEO] (A little melodramatic. The leads are both physically and emotionally faithful, and it has a happy ending!) If you don’t like groveling-for-forgiveness stories, please steer clear. If you give it one star after reading for less than thirty minutes, I’ll seriously cry for you to see! * Tao Jiang had been dating Lu Qize for a year before she learned he had a childhood sweetheart who was also his fiancée, the woman he could never for 1.3kReads6.8Score10014d adds
45. 195 竹 After My Childhood Sweetheart Drove His Wife Away, He Regretted It Too Late 竹马把老婆气跑后，追悔莫及 Zhong Xiaoer中小二Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted Childhood sweethearts + a little groveling after he drives her away + no angst. This is the story of a man who can’t talk to save his life, finally realizing the importance of choosing his words after his wife leaves him, then doing everything he can to win her back. Su Nianqing and Gu Youheng grew up together and naturally became a couple. Gu Youheng had a bad temper and had never spoken gently to anyone, including Su Nianqing. Still, she always believed he loved her. So she went along with wha 1.1kReads—Score10114d adds
46. 196 放 After I Let Go, My Childhood Friend Mr. Gu Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone 放手后，青梅竹马顾先生死缠烂打 Jin Gen Gen Ya金艮艮呀Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + entertainment industry + powerful male lead + face-slapping + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + both leads are each other's one and only] As children, Wen Yin and Gu Mian were childhood sweethearts, innocent and inseparable. Wen Yin always believed that she and Gu Mian would end up together sooner or later. But when they grew up, everything changed overnight. Gu Mian grew colder and more distant, and began avoiding Wen Yin. She didn't mind. So he could see her even whe 405Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 197 和 After Moving in with My Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother, He Flirted Me Senseless 和竹马弟弟同居后，我被撩疯了 Tu Xiaoli涂小璃Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Older woman and younger man, childhood sweethearts, one-on-one romance, both virgins, long-planned pursuit] During graduation season, Chi Xia’s childhood friend, whom she hadn’t seen in years, came to stay with her. He took care of all the housework and was so sweet and considerate that Chi Xia could just lie flat. Who knew that come nightfall, Shao Zeyan would turn into a completely different person? First day: “I’m upset, Sis. Cheer me up.” Second day: “Sis, I’m scared of thunder. Stay with m 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
48. 198 女 The Female Lead Is Too Beautiful and Alluring, and the Villainous Big Shot Grabs Her by the Waist 女配太美太撩人，反派大佬掐腰宠 Luo Luoluo Luo Luo落洛洛洛洛Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 59.3kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
49. 199 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 71.9kReads9.4Score9.4k14d adds
50. 200 糟 Oh No, the Male Lead Heard the Villainess’s Inner Thoughts 糟糕恶毒女配的心声被男主听到了 Little Taro Boba芋泥小啵啵Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming. [No-brainer comedy + doting romance + transmigration into a book + female supporting character + mind reading + office worker life + slice of life] Fu Jiaojiao transmigrates into an early-era CEO romance novel as a doomed female supporting character: Jin Lihan's secretary and the story's wicked villainess. “The story hasn't started yet. I still have a chance!” Fu Jiaojiao pats her chest, but how did the story turn into a disaster? An accident binds together two 14.1kReads8.9Score98014d adds

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