Looking for Short Modern Stories Where He Mistreats His Wife, Then Has to Grovel to Win Her Back 求虐妻一时爽，追妻火葬场的短片现代文

1. 351 冷 After Three Years of Cold War, She Asked for a Divorce, but His Eyes Turned Red 冷战三年，她提离婚他却红了眼 Barefaced素颜Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Hong Kong elite vs. fallen socialite] [Marriage first, love later + a long road to winning her back] [One-on-one romance] They’d been married for three years. He’d never cared about her, she’d had a crush on him for years, and he had someone else in his heart. Then she finally saw the light! After Li Qian watched Gu Tingchen abandon her for his first love for who knew how many times, she suddenly understood something. If someone doesn’t love you, it won’t matter how careful you are or how despe 4.5kReads8.5Score972Shelves
2. 352 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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   You absolutely must check out this novel! It's incredibly captivating. The more you read, the more you want to read, the more addictive it becomes. You'll want to finish it in one go, and you won't stop until you've finished it. You simply can't put it down; you'll want to stay up all night to read it. It's definitely worth a read!

3. 353 虐 Tortured into Love: Mr. Lu's New Mute Wife 虐爱成宠：陆总的新婚哑妻 Success Is Certain一定成功Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knew that Lu Jingchi had a woman he cherished above all else, a canary he spoiled with lavish gifts, would fight for in a jealous rage, and would even risk his life to protect. But they also knew Lu Jingchi had a wife: a mute with no presence, a creeping vine who could only survive by clinging to him. Even Lu Jingchi thought so, until one day, the mute handed him a divorce agreement. Lu Jingchi lost his composure. 651Reads7.9Score257Shelves
4. 354 离 Let’s Get a Divorce. I’m Going Home to Inherit Billions 离婚吧，我要回家继承亿万家产 Little Uncle小叔叔Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Shen Chu thought even Bo Munian's heart could be warmed by her. But when he forced her to kneel in the Bo family ancestral hall, Shen Chu realized that Bo Munian had no heart at all. What was the point of staying with a man who had no heart? So when Bo Munian made her choose between kneeling and getting a divorce, Shen Chu chose divorce without hesitation. Why should she waste the best years of her life on a jerk like Bo Munian? Wouldn't it be better to go home, in 2.5kReads8.3Score374Shelves

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   The first two books are angst-filled novels linked on Douyin! Words can't describe how incredibly good they are! The third book is absolutely amazing!

5. 355 全 Everyone Gets Their Comeuppance, but the White Moonlight Just Wants to Build a Career 全员火葬场，白月光只想搞事业 Li MuMU李木MUAncient Romance251k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cross-dressing as a man + everyone reborn + no rekindling old flames + everyone faces a groveling redemption arc] Jiang Yan died silently beneath the heavy snow. In the moment before she closed her eyes, she looked back on her life and saw nothing but regrets. When Jiang Yan was born, her mother died in childbirth. She was branded a jinx from childhood, disliked by her father and estranged from her older brother. Her brash young cousin bullied her, and even the little beggar sh 2.1kReads8.5Score122Shelves
6. 356 夫 Mrs. Gu Is Gone, Mr. Gu, Please Accept My Condolences 夫人不在了，顾先生请节哀 Ai Lexi爱乐熙Modern Romance434k WordsCompleted Gu Heng, the second young master of the Gu family, hated Gu Wan for scheming her way into becoming his second young mistress. He saw her only as a younger sister. He wouldn’t let Gu Wan alter the course of his life as she pleased. But when Gu Wan really disappeared from his world, he panicked. Like a madman, he searched everywhere and found no trace of her. So day after day, he knelt devoutly before the Buddha, praying only for one more glimpse of her... 140Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 357 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 32kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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   🍒These two books are top-tier: "Tormenting the wife is fun for a while, but chasing her back is like a funeral," and the second male lead takes over.🍒 She was his little shadow, following him since childhood. Until she was twenty-four, she heard him say, "She's just an adopted daughter of the Xu family. How could I really care about her? Families like ours should marry someone of equal social standing." - After Lou Ruan completely disappeared, Zhou Yuetian searched everywhere for her, but could never find her again. When they met again, he saw her leading a young man dressed in black into the Xu family home, a bright smile on her face.

8. 358 冷 After Divorcing His Ice-Cold CEO Wife, He Chases Her to the Ends of the Earth 冷冰冰的总裁离婚后追妻火葬场了 Jiu Yi九弈Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted (The groveling ex arc, powerful families, sweet and angsty romance, ruthless pursuit, possessiveness, obsession, both leads’ firsts) She was a spoiled, domineering heiress who fell in love with him at first sight, then used every means at her disposal to force him to marry her. For two years of marriage, he never touched her. After their divorce, the Qiao family went bankrupt. She became a down-and-out heiress, while he rose to become a powerful figure in the capital, a man who could turn the wo 1.9kReads8.2Score101Shelves
9. 359 离 After the Divorce, President Gu Chases His Wife to the Crematorium 离婚后，顾总追妻火葬场 Yan Mie Mie颜咩咩Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Xia has been trying to get pregnant for a year. Every month, during her fertile days, she does everything she can to cling to Gu Sichen, but she still hasn’t conceived. She can’t help wondering if maybe she’s simply unable to have children... Thinking of how Gu Sichen’s grandfather and parents keep urging them to have a baby, Su Xia feels a weight settle on her heart. After finishing her final neck treatment, she reaches for the bathroom door, and it swings open. Gu Sichen has returned home a 312Reads7.5Score100Shelves
10. 360 李 Mr. Li, This Is Where We Part Ways 李先生，我们就到这了 Meow Big White喵大白Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Tragic romance] + [No getting back together after the breakup] A car accident changes the fate of two people. She is just about to achieve a fairy-tale romance, and his cold heart is just about to melt for her. Then, in an instant, everything returns to square one. They become enemies, and their love collapses in a moment. What twists of fate await them now… 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A tragic love story within a wealthy family. Ling Xin is beyond redemption no matter how hard she tries!

11. 361 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 3.5kReads8.6Score290Shelves

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    The pursuit of his wife was a nightmare; he chased after her relentlessly, but ultimately failed. Some things, once lost, are lost forever. So dramatic! Highly recommended!

12. 362 快 Quick Transmigration: The Irresistible Beauty and the Big Shots' Great Regret 快穿万人迷：各路大佬齐聚火葬场 Qiao Mu Nan Zhi乔木南栀Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Winning Everyone Over + Mindless Villain-Smashing Wish Fulfillment + Love Rivals + Regret and Redemption + Scheming Green-Tea Beauty + No Male Lead (Some Worlds Have Non-Endgame Couples)] When Wen Lichu, a camellia spirit who had thrown the Three Realms into chaos, was accidentally injured as the Demon Lord led his forces in an assault on the Immortal Realm to abduct someone, her soul became bound to the Comeback and Villain-Smashing System 0809. Thus began her journey thr 6.4kReads9.1Score491Shelves
13. 363 觉 Awakened! I’m Leaving the Main Plot Behind, I Don’t Want This Male Lead 觉醒！逃离主线，这男主我不要了 Rolled-Up Duckling卷鸭鸭Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + regretful pursuit + rekindled love + he pursues her + both leads are sexually inexperienced] [There was a misunderstanding in their past lives, which will be explained later. The male lead loves only the female lead from beginning to end and has never been involved with anyone else.] Zhu Wanyu awakens to the truth and discovers that she's a cannon-fodder supporting female character in an entertainment-industry subplot of a male-oriented detective novel. The male lead is 364Reads5.0Score—Shelves

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    Reborn twice, in my past life I was a villainous supporting character desperately trying to maintain a broken love. My death only brought ridicule, not pity. In this second life, I want no more of that kind of love, yet you've clung to me like a lovesick fool.

14. 364 盛 Mr. Sheng, Stop! They Found Your Wife's Ashes! 盛总别虐了，太太的骨灰找到了！ Mo Yanyan莫嫣嫣Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful + sweet and angsty + melodramatic misunderstandings + groveling pursuit] For three years of marriage to Sheng Linyuan, Jiang Mi played the part of a rich family's pretty ornament without complaint. After a kidnapping finally showed her where she stood in his heart, Jiang Mi stopped clinging to him and turned to leave. She never expected him to panic. “I won't agree to a divorce!” “Sir, your wife has already left. She's asking the court to grant her a compulsory divorce!” 251Reads6.4Score—Shelves
15. 365 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Became Clingy 离婚后，前夫变成粘人精 Pomelo's Little Corner柚子边边Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only ones + marriage before love + divorce from the start + winning back his wife + sweet romance] A heads-up: There are no dramatic twists and turns, just cozy everyday life. The highlights: No cliche first loves or scheming green-tea women. The leads aren't perfect, but they each have their own quirks. For instance, the male lead likes SpongeBob SquarePants underwear. This is the story of Lin Chujing and his wife Qin Qingning, the older cousin and his wife from 128Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with a divorce (the male and female leads marry first, then fall in love), and there are no mistresses or "white moonlight" characters, simply because the male and female leads aren't very good at expressing their love. The whole story is sweet, the male lead is funny, and the female lead likes SpongeBob SquarePants and bitter tea.

16. 366 软 Soft Bones 软骨 Cute Little Porridge萌粥粥Modern Romance409k WordsOngoing [Pseudo-taboo + possessiveness + long-planned scheme + ten-year age gap + older man/younger woman romance + revenge + sweet romance + equally matched leads] [Falsely obedient black-lotus heiress VS aloof, refined, secretly passionate mogul] When Shi Qian was five, someone locked her in a dilapidated house as a cruel prank, nearly costing her life. Yan Chi rescued her. The boy in a white shirt bent down toward her. “Big brother’s here to take you home.” Later, after an accident, Yan Chi grew to h 211Reads6.4Score—Shelves
17. 367 她 After She Died, President Lu Went Mad with Grief, Weeping at Her Tombstone 她死后，陆总跪在墓碑前哭疯了 Barefaced素颜Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Five years ago, on the day of Qin Qian and Lu Tingshen’s wedding, Lu Tingshen accused her father of hiring someone to commit murder. Qin Tian was taken away by the police and never returned! Qin Qian traded her life for freedom and the child in her womb. Five years later, what kind of plot will drag her back in, and what twists and turns await her? 1.6kReads8.3Score222Shelves
18. 368 期 Waiting for Summer Kisses and Watermelon 期待夏天热吻西瓜 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [A story about a soldier and a screenwriter, mutually devoted + each other’s first love, childhood sweethearts who end up married] This book doesn’t follow the timeline of the previous novel, so please treat it as a new story! Youthful synopsis: Meng Xuanhe had loved following Lu Jingze around ever since she was little. His friends all called her his little shadow. One day, Lu Jingze went to meet some friends. When they saw him, they asked, “Hey, where’s your little shadow?” “She had something t 68Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Military marriage and romance novels [Admiration][Admiration]

19. 369 分 After We Broke Up, My CEO Ex Couldn't Stop Raving About Me 分手后，总裁前任对我真香了 Mu Mu33木沐33Two Male Leads307k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, chasing-the-wife-to-the-crematorium, showbiz, and a wealthy CEO] Su Yicheng and Lu Jingchen had been together for five years, but no one in the entertainment industry knew. Everyone only knew that Lu Jingchen and Liang Yueqi were the nation’s favorite couple. The whole internet shipped them, and they were as sweet as could be. No one knew that he was Lu Jingchen’s actual boyfriend. How ironic. After a car accident, Su Yicheng dreamed that he was the villainous supporting charact 227Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Hey, I only watch movies with two male leads.

20. 370 爱 Love Is Hard to Control 爱，难以驾驭 Autumn Twilight Splendor秋之暮华Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a groveling ex + a playboy turns over a new leaf + 1v1] [Gentle, elegant piano teacher vs. carefree young master] After an unexpected night of passion, business tycoon Fu Jingsheng decides to marry Tang Man out of a sense of responsibility. Two years into their marriage, the sudden appearance of his ex-girlfriend stirs his heart. Tang Man forces a smile through the pain and decisively asks for a divorce, devoting herself entirely to the piano from then on. Fu Jingsh 2.3kReads8.9Score173Shelves
21. 371 忠 Loyal to My Country, Loyal to You 忠于祖国忠于你 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Special operations team captain + news reporter, both with no past relationships + secret crushes + mutual devotion + unabashed pampering] Before marriage: Meng Chuchu thought He Yan had married her only because of pressure from his family, with no other choice. He Yan thought Meng Chuchu had married him simply because he met her requirements for a husband. After marriage: Once, Meng Chuchu went out alone to meet a male friend. Somehow, a week later, the news reached He Yan's ears. One day, he 370Reads9.1Score—Shelves
22. 372 白 My White Moonlight Is Back from the Dead, and the Heiress Is Out of Prison: I'm Done Pretending, Time to Make Them Suffer! 白月光复活，出狱千金：不装了，开虐！ Rain Over the River江上雨Modern Romance786k WordsCompleted Mu Man is dead, and Qi Heng personally sent Cheng Ziyue to prison. During her two years behind bars, Qi Heng’s order to “take good care of her” left Cheng Ziyue a changed woman. She even lost the hearing in her left ear in prison. Before going in, Cheng Ziyue said, “I didn’t kill her.” Qi Heng was unmoved. After she got out, Cheng Ziyue said, “I killed Mu Man. I’m guilty.” Qi Heng’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t ever let me hear you say that again!” Cheng Ziyue smiled. “It’s true. I killed 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 诱 Falling Hard for His Seduction! The Cold CEO Begs Me in Tears to Come Home 诱情深陷！清冷霸总哭着求我回家 Red Radish Umbrella红萝伞Modern Romance442k WordsCompleted [Angst before sweetness + heroine suffers early on + coercive love + fleeing while pregnant + groveling pursuit + rekindled love] Si Yi was the last ray of light in Wen Ruohan’s life. He was the man she willingly gave up her dreams and dignity for, the man she loved so fiercely she would gladly be shattered to pieces. Her love was wild and burning, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, consuming herself in the hope of being reborn. But what she received was not a new beginning. It was news that 1.1kReads8.9Score106Shelves

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    At first, the female lead deeply loved the male lead, but he was oblivious to her feelings. Heartbroken, she secretly left him, only to discover she was pregnant. She then began trying to escape him. Only after she left did the male lead realize he couldn't live without her, and he began a frantic search. But when he found her again, he discovered she was pregnant and had a gentle, loving man by her side. He was completely consumed by love and began to force himself on her. Only when he realized how deeply he was hurting her did he learn to let go, to respect her, and begin a heartfelt pursuit, even begging her to come back.

24. 374 白 The White Moonlight Has Left, So Why Are Your Eyes Red Now? 白月光退场，再见怎么红了眼 Yan Zhinuan妍知暖Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance | The Ex Wins Her Back at Any Cost | The Male Lead Fights for Her and Won’t Let Go | Both Pure | She Leaves While Pregnant | Happy Ending] [A seemingly gentle, refined heir who is actually an obsessive, unhinged prince] & [A gentle, cultured female artist] When he loses it, he’s a little rabid puppy. When he behaves, he’s a little lapdog. Lu Qian, Yun City’s golden boy, went to Chaoyin Temple every week to pray for his beloved Su to wake up. The wishing tree at Chaoyin Temple 223Reads8.1Score—Shelves
25. 375 装 I Kept Up the Act for Two Years, Then They Suddenly Read My Mind 装了两年突然被读心了 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in print] Also known as When My Billionaire Husband Started Coughing [Brooding, secretly snarky CEO X quirky, 'fake' innocent flower] Qi Weiran was a CEO worth billions. Because he carried a rare gene, he had a body that never got sick. But he could only live to the age of fifty. After he died, half his estate would go to his contract wife. One day, Qi Weiran's body, which had never shown a single sign of illness, suddenly began to cough. His adoring young wife, who loved 29.3kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves

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    The female lead has a somewhat comedic side (ﾉ∇︎ )

26. 376 温 After Miss Wen Thrives on Her Own, the Scumbag CEO and His Son Regret Everything 温小姐独美后，渣总父子彻底后悔了 Lord Duruo杜若君Modern Romance246k WordsOngoing Wen Xiu has no idea how to be a stepmother, and she has no desire to become one. Yet Min Jing Bai forced his way into her life, making her the Mrs. Min in name only and the stepmother of the Min family’s young heir. Min Jing Bai doesn’t love Wen Xiu. In his eyes, looking like his unattainable first love is the greatest stroke of luck Wen Xiu could ever have. His willingness to marry her properly is an enormous favor. So, for the past two years, Wen Xiu has taken care of Min Jing Bai and his firs 16Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 377 虐 You Had No Mercy When You Hurt Me, So Why Are You Crying Over the Divorce? 虐我没商量，离婚你哭什么！ Reverse Oxygen逆氧Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + Both untouched + Possessive pursuit + Two alphas + Satisfying revenge + Adorable kids + Groveling for her back] A haughty, icy corporate heir (a roguish, discharged soldier) × a stunning true heiress (a deranged, all-around assassin) Three years ago, he forced her to have an abortion and sent her to prison. Three years later, he takes her by force and makes her secretly marry him, obsessively claiming her as his own while never speaking of love. After a misunderstanding, th 3.9kReads9.0Score408Shelves

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    Abusing your wife may feel good for a moment, but chasing her back will lead to certain death!

28. 378 她 She Throws Her Tantrums, He Just Smiles 她作她闹，他在笑 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Completed Age gap. Content warning: The heroine pursues the hero at first; later, he suffers for it. Jiang Ning falls for Xiao Nanhe at first sight and barges into his life without hesitation. She’s completely relentless. Unable to shake her off, Xiao Nanhe says, “Kid, I’m eight years older than you. I’m old enough to be your uncle.” Jiang Ning doesn’t care. Her eyes gleam as she smiles. “I don’t mind dating my uncle.” One day, Jiang Ning finally comes to her senses and gives up on the old j 1.9kReads9.1Score131Shelves

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    It started with the girl pursuing the boy, then it ended in a dramatic fallout. They're eight years apart in age, it's hilarious, and the older man is quite the charmer. [Full of laughter]

29. 379 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Have His Baby 离婚后，前夫求着我生崽崽 Queen of Xiliang西凉女王Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted When an ex cries, the current partner always loses. Xu Nuo went from marrying Lu Qing full of hope to coming away defeated, losing utterly. Three years later, she’s Beijing’s most famous blood disease doctor, with fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs. At her side, a gentle and handsome older CEO dotes on her, while a rebellious, handsome younger man pursues her with domineering determination. She has it all. At a lively cocktail party, the most distinguished man in City D corners her in an 81Reads6.0Score—Shelves
30. 380 闺 Best Friends Reborn Together: Marrying Princes, Then Faking Their Deaths 闺蜜同穿，嫁皇子，双双死遁 Jing Mo Yi京墨一Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Best-friend fiction + transmigration + System + faked death + travel between ancient and modern worlds + princes chase their wives in the modern world] Wen Yuan, eldest daughter of the Grand Tutor’s household, and Ji Xingyao, youngest daughter of the great general who guards the border, are married on the same day: Wen Yuan to Crown Prince Li Zhao, and Ji Xingyao to Fifth Prince Li Heng. Both weddings are kept simple, with fewer than ten guests. That is because the maternal clan of the princes’ 2.5kReads7.3Score140Shelves

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    🔥A wonderful read! Tomato recommends books and takes you on a journey through the charm of the literary world! The female protagonist and her best friend travel back to the Taifeng Dynasty together and redeem the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince. The two of them personally helped them rise to high positions, but were then abandoned by them. After the two of them faked their deaths, the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince went on a crazy chase to find their wives!

31. 381 离 After the Divorce, His Love Awakens 离婚后，他的爱意觉醒了 Tianbula Tina甜不辣TinaTwo Male Leads194k WordsCompleted They were married by contract. Ye Xing fell in love with Pei Nancheng at first sight and did everything she could to treat him well. But Pei Nancheng had someone else in his heart. He blamed his inability to be with her on his marriage to Ye Xing, so after the wedding he treated Ye Xing badly, ignored her, and even spent nights away with the woman he loved. Eventually, Ye Xing could take no more and asked Pei Nancheng for a divorce. But just before they were due to split up, a series of events o 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story features two male leads. The protagonist initially fawns over the other, but later becomes surprisingly clear-headed. While the other is pursuing her, the protagonist, before confirming his feelings, remains unmoved by the other's actions, no matter what he does. There's no dark room or coercion; he wins back his wife entirely through genuine affection. If you like this kind of story, give it a try!

32. 382 任 The Mission Starts Over a Hundred Times 任务重来一百次 milieModern Romance20k WordsCompleted “You came to save me, so why can’t you look only at me? Why do you have to give your attention to those one, two, three insignificant people?” “You seem so shy. You never take my hand first. Even just now, you only did it because of someone else.” “Now that you have me, you don’t treat me as well as you used to. There wasn’t any strawberry milk today either, was there?” 6.3kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves

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    [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry] Waaaaah~ I can't describe how painful this feeling is! It's so heartbreaking, I really want to cry! I never cry when reading angst, but this time I'm truly moved to tears. [Crying] It's been a long time since I've encountered a novel that resonates with me so deeply. "You came to save me, so why can't your eyes only look at me? Why do you have to give your gaze to one, two, three unimportant people?" "You seem very shy, you never take my hand first, even just now, you only took my hand because of someone else." "Now that you have me, you're not as good to me as before, there's no strawberry milk today, is that right?"

33. 383 老 My Wife Is So Sweet! I'm Smitten! The Capital's Young Master Has Gone Wild 老婆娇！沦陷！京圈太子爷杀疯了 Ye Chenxia叶尘夏Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At their wedding, Gu Siye tore her veil to shreds in front of everyone. “Lin Yihuan, you're only fit to be a murderer's wife!” Then he flew abroad and left her out in the cold for five years. Five years later... At a banquet attended by Beijing's elite, he gripped the paternity test and demanded, “You secretly had my child! Were you hoping I'd kill you again?” Only when the shocking secret of the Gu family came to light were their misunderstandings resolved. The day her identity as Mrs. Gu was r 1.5kReads7.5Score174Shelves
34. 384 不 I’m Done Pretending: After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Wants to Remarry Me Every Day 不装了，离婚后前夫每天都想复婚 Beta Wo贝塔沃Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + Marriage first, love later + The husband chases his wife after losing her + Reconciliation] Nan Yu had liked Shi Yan since they were young, but her love had always been unrequited. When Shi Yan became single again, Nan Yu was “lucky” enough to become his wife. They kept their marriage secret, and she settled into a dull, uneventful life with a man still hung up on his ex. After four years of being the only one to give in their marriage, Nan Yu had become 69Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    The couple had been married for four years, but only consummated their marriage in the fourth. Initially, the husband was indifferent. After the wife filed for divorce, he realized he had fallen in love with her and disagreed, but ultimately let her go because of his love. Upon learning of the misunderstanding, he was filled with remorse and began a frantic pursuit of her. Despite her coldness towards him, he even considered becoming her lover!

35. 385 冰 The Ice Is Three Feet Deep, Mr. Chu, Your Wife Says It's Time to Divorce 冰冻三尺，楚总，太太催你去离婚 Night Firefly夜萤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She was deeply in love with Chu Zeyuan. Though he treated her with cool indifference and tenderly cared for another woman, he eventually registered their marriage. She thought her devotion had softened his carefree ways, and that he was finally ready to settle down and build a happy little family with her. But the day after they registered their marriage, on her birthday, he booked a hotel room with another woman to celebrate. A thick layer of ice does not form in a single day. At last, her hear 2.7kReads7.8Score279Shelves
36. 386 顾 Mr. Gu's Quest to Win Back His Wife 顾总追妻记 I Am a Wooden Man我是木头人Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted Fair-Skinned, Beautiful College Student vs. Cold CEO [Mutual Firsts + Half Sweet, Half Angsty + He Must Win Her Back + Happy Ending] He saved her, and she fell in love with him. Just as she thought happiness was finally within reach, she discovered it had all been a lie. So on their wedding day, she planned her escape, only to be caught and imprisoned by the powerful man. “You’re going to stay right here by this madman’s side. Don’t even think about leaving for the rest of your life!” Later, the 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books feature a tragic backstory of the characters pursuing their wives later in the story, and they are not very long.

37. 387 代 The Substitute Princess Consort 代嫁王妃 A Plate of Dawn Greens一碟晓菜Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted On her wedding night, she takes her younger sister’s place as the bride, only to discover she’s been tricked. The groom has been switched for a notorious lecher who marries four wives a year. Rumor has it he’s cursed to bring death to his wives, and not one of the four has survived more than three days. Unluckily for her, she’s just become his fifth. To save her own life, she sets fire to the bridal chamber on their wedding night and takes a handsome man with her as she flees in the chaos. But h 16Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    I felt so sad after reading this book, and it took me a long time to recover. [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

38. 388 裴 Mr. Pei, Miss Gu Says She Doesn't Love You Anymore 裴总，顾小姐说不爱了 Yao Ling Yao San幺零幺三Modern Romance612k WordsOngoing Everyone knows Gu Nan has a crush on her boss. She had been at Pei Songchen's side for years, believing she held a special place in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have kept her around for so long. Then one day, Pei Songchen appeared in front of her with another girl. For the first time, Gu Nan saw his tender side, though it was directed at someone else. The affection Pei Songchen showed the girl surpassed anything she could have imagined. His repeated double standards left Gu Nan heartbroken. 14Reads5.3Score—Shelves
39. 389 缺 Oxygen Deprivation 缺氧 Lemon Fox柠檬狐Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted Who is Tang Wu? The Tang family's least-loved illegitimate daughter. Apart from her talented hands for painting, all she has is a pretty face. Who is Huo Yunshen? The third son of the Huo family, and the most eligible bachelor in all of Binhai City, pursued by countless women. When they first met, Tang Wu summoned all her courage and offered herself to Huo Yunshen. At the time, Huo Yunshen thought women were fussy, troublesome, and noisy. It wasn't until their lavish wedding, when Tang Wu leaped 1.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves

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    🍀🍀It's so good! I clicked on it by accident, and then I couldn't stop watching!!! Before I knew it, I was reading until late at night, and I even cried buckets (I've cried two or three times already). [Attention][Attention]

40. 390 向 Always Coldhearted, How Could I Ever Speak of Deep Love? 向来凉薄，何言情深 A Little Nutty神经西西Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted The day Lu Yanqian jumped to her death, Huo Jincheng was lost in a world of wine and lights. She loved him, giving everything she had without hesitation. He hated her, destroying everything without hesitation. Later, in a life without her, he grew used to being alone. Through the long years, he had no one but himself to walk beside him. I once thought loving you was only an act, but it turned out I was already incurably ill, loving you to the bone. Lu Yanqian, I regret it. 2.7kReads8.2Score112Shelves

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    On the day Lu Yanqian jumped to her death, Huo Jincheng was indulging in a life of revelry. She loved him, willing to give everything, she gave her all. He hated her, willing to destroy everything. Later, without her, he grew accustomed to loneliness; the long river of time flowed by alone. I once thought loving you was just a game, but it turns out I was already terminally ill, loving you to the bone. Lu Yanqian, I regret it. [Crying][crying][crying]

41. 391 卑 Pathetic! The Prince Chases His Wife Every Day 卑微！王爷日日在追妻 Steal the Moon偷走月亮Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted Both leads are reborn! One-on-one romance, faithful couple! In her previous life, Yan Leqing was in love with Prince Jiyu of Mingxu, and everyone knew it. She did everything she could just to win a flicker of affection from Jiyu, but in the end, she never succeeded. Who would have thought she’d get another chance at life and return to the time before it all began! Yan Leqing decides to stay as far away from Jiyu as possible, but Heaven itself seems determined to thwart her. She runs! He chases! 1.4kReads8.2Score108Shelves

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    That's about it. They're all books about the "momentary pleasure in mistreating your wife, but the ultimate tragedy of chasing her back" trope.

42. 392 离 After the Divorce, My Amnesiac Husband Kneels on Durian Shells Until They’re Polished Smooth 离婚后，失忆老公榴莲跪包浆了 Xiuning Songluo休宁松萝Modern Romance240k WordsOngoing [Chasing his wife to win her back + adorable kids + punishing scumbags + comeback and face-slapping] One year into their marriage, Ji Jingchi was in a terrible car accident and lost his memory. When he woke up in the hospital and saw Gu Pan’s cool, distant face, he frowned in disbelief, unable to accept that his taste could be so bad. Even the marriage certificate in his hands couldn’t convince him. He was already a wealthy young master from a prestigious family, after all. He instinctively susp 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book! After the male and female protagonists got married, the male protagonist suddenly lost his memory, forgetting the female protagonist the only thing he forgot!

43. 393 离 After the Divorce, My Mad CEO Ex Can't Take It Anymore 离婚后，疯批总裁他急了 Fish Tail鱼尾Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The day his first love returned, Mo Xiao asked for a divorce. Bai Qing was overwhelmed with conflicting feelings. Still clinging to a last shred of hope, she asked Mo Xiao, “What if I’m pregnant?” Mo Xiao’s expression didn’t change. “Get rid of it.” Bai Qing felt as if she’d fallen into an ice cave. Later, she chose to let go. Mo Xiao watched her transform into a dazzling jewel, holding the hand of a male companion as she sashayed along. He gripped Bai Qing’s chin. “Qingbao, didn’t you say 2.1kReads7.9Score316Shelves
44. 394 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. 7.1kReads8.5Score503Shelves

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    🍓✨ It's fun to mistreat your wife for a moment, but chasing her back is a nightmare. On the day the female lead found out she was pregnant, the male lead's "white moonlight" returned to China, and the two were photographed leaving a hotel together that same day. Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and went abroad, but he panicked and ended up in a nightmare chasing after her.

45. 395 退 After I Walked Away, President Fu Went Mad and Knelt, Begging Me to Come Back 退场后，傅总疯魔跪地求我回头 A Breeze Through Yangzhou清风过扬州10k WordsCompleted After I Walked Away, President Fu Went Mad and Knelt, Begging Me to Come Back 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come take a look at these! [Adoration][Adoration][Admiration]

46. 396 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Villainess Goes Wild in the Arms of a Billionaire 炮灰女配在首富大佬怀里肆意撒野 Lu Song'er鹿松儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Secret identities + beloved by all + strong heroine + one-on-one sweet romance] The max-level powerhouse Ye Tang transmigrates into a book as the cannon-fodder villainess in a story about a heroine adored by everyone. Watch her fight back from the brink and turn the tables! Haters mock her as an ugly, hopelessly tacky girl? The next day, the world’s most beautiful female celebrities are announced: Meet Ye Tang, the world’s number-one beauty. Haters: “So what if she’s beautiful? She’s still just 427Reads8.7Score100Shelves
47. 397 弃 After Abandoning Me for Eighteen Years, My Powerful Father Went Mad and Knelt to Beg Forgiveness 弃我十八年，顶级爹疯魔跪地赎罪 A Breeze Through Yangzhou清风过扬州8k WordsCompleted You Abandoned Me for Eighteen Years. Now My Powerful Father Has Gone Mad and Kneels to Beg for Forgiveness 3Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 398 王 Oh No, Prince! The Princess Consort Wants a Divorce Again 王爷不好了，王妃又来和离了 Yi Yu伊玉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted One morning, Gu Suluo wakes up to find she has become the abandoned consort of Prince Wuxuan. She has a bad reputation and a bad temper, and her family has turned against her. Her fake-white-lotus sister bullies and humiliates her, and even her husband despises her! Gu Suluo has had enough! She first gives her scheming sister a taste of her own medicine, then flings a divorce agreement in the prince's face! After that, she happily hurries back to her parents' home to mend her relationship with h 1.2kReads8.8Score139Shelves
49. 399 难 The Hemline I’ll Never Forget 难忘她裙摆 The Little Monster Who Ran Away from Home离家出走的小怪兽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted Gu Nanfeng said, “Qu Rao? That old woman? Not my type.” Gu Nanfeng said, “I don't pick up things other people have already marked.” Gu Nanfeng said, “She can marry whoever she wants... What? She actually dares to get married?!” The self-cultivation of a tsundere is this: No matter how deeply you love someone, you must never let it show or bow your head in surrender. Qu Rao's motto in life is: If the enemy doesn't move, neither do I. I won't go to the mountain, and the mountain won't come t 153Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is such a jerk; he ruined the girl who liked him, and she almost married the second male lead instead. [Heart emoji]

50. 400 风 The Storm Has Passed, but We Remain; True Love Is Long Gone, So What Is the Use of Regret? 风雨飘过人依就，真情早已不在见，悔过焉？ A Breeze Through Yangzhou清风过扬州10k WordsCompleted People remain after the wind and rain have passed, but the love is long gone. What use is regret now? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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