One Female Lead, Urban Slice of Life: Simple Is Best 单女主，都市生活文，平平淡淡才是真

1. 1001 我 My 33-Year-Old Boss 我的33岁女老板 A Little Fish一条鱼儿呀Urban219k WordsCompleted [Short Story] [Grounded in Reality] [Tenant Romance] [First Person] A female boss pursues a poor young man. Do you like a little house cat or a little wildcat? The female boss is quite the flirt. 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A contemporary urban romance novel about a wealthy, cat-like girl relentlessly pursuing the male protagonist; it's a rather realistic book.

2. 1002 毕 You Went on a Blind Date After Graduation, and Ended Up Dating Your Homeroom Teacher? 毕业去相亲，你和班主任谈上了？ Chen Chen Loves Eating Melons陈陈爱吃瓜Urban938k WordsOngoing Talk about awkward: Lin Yi goes on a blind date and runs into his English teacher. But who says that can't count as a foundation for a relationship? “Teacher Wu, still single?” “Student Lin, your puppy love didn't work out either, did it?” “Teacher Wu, you've been working for years. You must have made plenty of money by now, right?” “Student Lin, you're so young. You must be in great shape, right?” Lin Yu was left speechless. “Teacher Wu, do you want to give it a try?” “Then let's go.” Huh? Lin 98Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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   It's a very good book, you should check it out.

3. 1003 在 Kissed by a White Dove on the Brink of Death 在弥留之际被白鸽亲吻 Wang Moumou王眸眸Urban100k WordsOngoing Pure love + sweet romance + redemption + healing childhood family trauma Our past shapes our future, but that doesn't mean the future can't change the past. If you believe you can reach a dazzling future, the light it casts is enough to sweep away the darkness behind you. I'd already given up struggling against my family background, my self-doubt, and the cutthroat rat race. I never thought I had a future, until I met a girl from the future on the brink of death. She said she was my future girlf —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A sweet and innocent love story of redemption. The male protagonist is endlessly exploited by his family of origin, to the point of contemplating suicide, when he is saved by his girlfriend who returns from the future, who unconditionally supports him. It combines sweetness, redemption, and pure love. Each chapter title in the first volume is a song, enhancing the reading experience.

4. 1004 甜 Sweet and Adorable: The Goddess at My Desk Is Irresistible 甜美可爱：女神同桌太酥了 Ice-Cold Cola冰块可乐Urban429k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + one heroine + cozy everyday life, with no showing off, face-slapping, or love rivals, sweet from beginning to end] In his past life, Chu Fan endured countless hardships. In this life, he wants everyone he loves to wear a smile every day. Lin Muxia: “Chu Fan, why do you want to sit next to me?” Chu Fan: “Maybe because, out of all the girls in class, you’re the one I like looking at most!” Lin Muxia: “You’re eating the part I already bit?” Chu Fan: “Oh, so that’s why it t 56Reads9.4Score—14d adds
5. 1005 投 Reborn as a Human, I Struggle to Survive in the City 投胎做人后，我在都市求生 Lin Fish Meat林鱼肉Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The novel is complete at over a million words, which feels like a fitting reward for the readers who followed along and a fulfillment of my original goal of writing a million-word novel. In short, this book is worth reading. There are Easter eggs in it... though they might also be bombs. My little fiancée says, “People are born to human mothers, and monsters are born to monster mothers. So, what’s your mother’s surname?” Grandpa says, “Ming, you’re my eldest grandson. I’m leaving the whole fam 359Reads6.6Score13714d adds

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   [Smiling][Smiling][Smiling][Smiling][Smiling] "Adventures in the Demon Realm and Tales of Reincarnation" is here! A mischievous little demon named Wu Ming saves someone but is killed instead, yet gains the privilege of being reincarnated as a human and is exempt from drinking the Meng Po soup (the soup of oblivion). The world of the underworld is revealed, with bittersweet moments at the reincarnation platform, along with mysteries about his past and immense wealth. A fantastical and imaginative story—come and find out!

6. 1006 奶 The Daddy System Awakens 奶爸系统觉醒 Empress666女帝666Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Urban fantasy + System + goddess + dad life + adorable child + feel-good power fantasy + one heroine] Three years ago, Lin Chen unexpectedly slept with Xu Mengyao, the stunning campus belle. Three years later, Xu Mengyao showed up at Lin Chen's door with a little girl who was just over two years old. “Qianqian, say hello to Daddy.” At that moment, an unfamiliar voice rang out in Lin Chen's mind. [Super Dad System activated.] By taking care of the child, Lin Chen could rapidly improve all kinds 50.3kReads9.2Score3.9k14d adds

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   🌿💝🌿"A masterpiece in my mind, highly recommended! This novel is hailed as a masterpiece on Tomato, it's super good, the plot is exciting, the content is vivid, it's high-energy from beginning to end, and it's a very enjoyable read!"

7. 1007 高 Sweet as Sugar: My Reborn Girlfriend Is Fierce and Adorable 高糖倒追：重生女友又凶又萌 One Wind, Two Dragons一风二龙Urban266k WordsCompleted [Purely everyday life, not a high school opening] [Super-sweet romance + one female lead + she gives herself to him from the start] [Female lead: cute or alluring, with a wicked streak; she transmigrates back from three years in the future] [Male lead: a goofy, clueless straight guy, pursued from the start; he gains both wealth and a beautiful woman, and reaches the pinnacle of life] Jiang Feng never imagined that the first time they met, his online girlfriend would “force him to move in with he 2.7kReads9.4Score30014d adds
8. 1008 我 My Roommate Is Really Good at Flirting 我的合租室友，真的很会撩 Everlasting Fragrance芳意长新Urban233k WordsCompleted [Campus Romance] [Sweet Romance] [She Pursues Him] (I had a sudden idea after reading Zhou Zhuang Dreams of Butterflies. If you like that kind of story, you'll probably enjoy this one.) A girl moved into a rental apartment and claimed she was his future wife. From then on, Lu Ziyou was pursued every day by his roommate! “Honey, you promised me! Once you fall for me, then we can!” “Help! I'm only a freshman. Who wants to deal with kids when they're in the prime of their youth?” 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a good, sweet novel of around 200,000 words, highly recommended!

9. 1009 少 Keep Moving Forward, Young Man 少年且前行 Li Xiangxiang李想想Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Bearing the hopes of his disabled parents and supported by every uncle and elder in Kaoshan Village, Wang Yan arrived in Binhai carrying a fertilizer sack full of the future. He stepped onto campus and began his journey toward changing his life… 60.7kReads9.5Score6k14d adds

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   City life, beautiful, slow-paced [admiration][admiration]

10. 1010 狗 So Much Sweet Dog Food: From the Start, My Childhood Friend Pulled Me Away to Get Our Marriage License 狗粮超甜：开局青梅拉我领证 An Old Non一只老非Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Both Leads Reborn + One Female Lead + Showbiz + Sweet Romance + All-Rounder Male Lead] [Rebirth only, no System and no special abilities!] He confesses on day one, they get their marriage licenses on day two, and announce it to the world that very same day! No misunderstandings, no dragging things out! After being reborn, Shen Feng plans to pursue his wife, only to discover that his Wan-jie has also been reborn, and she’s even more proactive than he is! #Breaking: Rising star Jiang Wanwan spott 4.8kReads9.4Score58414d adds
11. 1011 孤 Lone Wanderer 孤行者 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban2.9M WordsCompleted An abandoned “simpleton” takes his first bold step, and a brilliant, shining life begins to unfold. Life’s wonders are not made up of laughter alone. There are far more tears along the way, but come rain or shine, he presses on and grows stronger! 215.3kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds
12. 1012 天 My Angel Investor Is My Adorable Husband 天使投资人是我的小娇夫 Twilight Sky Pool暮空潭Modern Romance425k WordsOngoing Told from the heroine's perspective, this story follows her journey from an innocent, inexperienced newcomer to the working world to a successful professional woman. Fang Yuwei and the hero, Lin Peifeng, meet on campus. He falls for her at first sight and takes care of her and stays by her side, but Lin Peifeng's identity is not so simple. As the heroine makes her way through the workplace, she encounters all kinds of unwritten rules, both obvious and hidden. She changes jobs several times and m 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A workplace romance novel set in the city, featuring a single female lead.

13. 1013 我 The 17 Years I Was Entangled with My First Love 我和白月光纠缠的17年 Where Is My Hometown?故里于何方Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted This story takes some patience to read. There is no harem, just pure love, and it has a tragic ending. The plot takes a while to unfold because I wanted to tell it in detail. This book is better suited to readers who enjoy a slower pace… 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is about ordinary, mundane life.

14. 1014 不 The No-Drama Casebook 不抓马风云事件簿 The Clothes of a Great Dream大梦的衣裳Modern Romance311k WordsOngoing A healing little ray of sunshine and a devoted, faithful boyfriend: twenty years of ups and downs, the secretly affectionate couple! The woman isn’t called Keyun or Xiyun. Her name is Tan Yun. The man isn’t called Lifeng or Mufeng. His name is Lu Feng. There’s no earth-shattering first meeting, no all-powerful golden finger, and no melodramatic, messy entanglements, just twenty years of enduring devotion and favor. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sweet romance is here! It's realistic; the male and female leads are simple and ordinary, but the author's writing is good, full of everyday details. Haha, to be honest, I feel like this author is on the wrong show, posting on Tomato. But thankfully, some readers like realistic themes, like us. Give it a try!

15. 1015 见 After Meeting 20 Matchmaking Prospects, I Got Married in a Flash 见了20个相亲对象后，我闪婚了 Sweet Girl Takes on the World甜妹闯荡世界Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Before the New Year holiday, Su Tiantian was lured home with the promise of 200,000 yuan. The village really was handing out money from the sale of land, and they really did want to trick her into coming home early. Waiting for her was a steady stream of blind dates. There are all kinds of people in the world, and her parade of prospective matches left her laughing and crying in equal measure. She saw all sorts of human behavior, then got married on a whim. The blind dates were a beginning, and 2.3kReads8.6Score17014d adds

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    Blind dates + whirlwind marriage + childhood sweethearts: Urban life novel

16. 1016 夜 Love Song by Nightlight 夜灯恋歌 Zuo Xiaoyi1991左小乙1991Urban304k WordsOngoing Everyday romance + an ordinary person’s rise to success + nostalgia for the 2010s + no System or golden finger + a somewhat slow start I’m Chen Mingyao, a small-town exam grinder about to graduate from college. At a 24-hour convenience store, I meet Long Ge, a tough girl with a head of bright golden hair. Having been single my whole life, I’m captivated by her and decide to pursue her. The good news is that Long Ge seems to like me too. The bad news is that she has a boyfriend with a complicated —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A love story between a high-achieving student from a small town and a spirited young woman. Welcome to read!

17. 1017 打 Better Than Working: Winning Over the Crown Prince, the Client 打工不如打甲方太子的主意 You Caoquanyin佑草泉音Modern Romance287k WordsOngoing [Based on true events + urban life + workplace + strong female lead + smart characters + sweet romance] A wonderful workplace romance set in the urban financial world, inspired by real-life experiences in the modern workplace. It lays bare the dark side behind the financial sector’s glamorous facade. The writing is delicate, the scenes vivid, the emotions genuine, and the plot is full of unexpected twists. The heroine is a rookie auditor, but a strong woman at heart. She stays sharp and emotiona —Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Single female lead, urban workplace, workplace romance

18. 1018 婚 At Our Wedding, My Wife Ran Into Her Ex’s Arms 婚礼现场妻子投入前男友怀抱 Mingda明达Urban562k WordsOngoing At the peak of his life, he was poisoned to death, and his wife turned out to be the murderer. After being poisoned, Shen Xingchen was reborn and embarked on a series of acts of revenge. His wife's family was disgraced, and their finances collapsed into bankruptcy. One romantic opportunity after another came his way: his wealthy senior sister returned from abroad to rekindle their relationship, and a crime boss's daughter went on a blind date with him. Using the information advantage he gained f 7Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    This is a rebirth revenge entrepreneurship novel. The protagonist is poisoned by his wife and reborn, embarking on a series of revenge actions. He confronts his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, forces his father-in-law to kneel, announces his breakup on their wedding day, and sends his wife's family trending on social media. The beginning is frustrating, but the later parts are incredibly satisfying. Then, the business storyline unfolds: the protagonist starts a game company, with his ex-girlfriend, a wealthy heiress, as an investor. Later, he meets an even wealthier heiress from a mafia family. Both women want to be with him, but he's traumatized by his wife's poisoning. He only wants to make money, not chase women; he focuses on accumulating wealth. Then, he crosses over and exposes the two women who poisoned him. The urban slice-of-life is well-written; the author may be from the gaming industry, as the game-related content is written very professionally. I recommend it to everyone.

19. 1019 她 The More They Fawn over Me, the More It Proves I Was Reborn for Nothing 她们越舔我，越是说明我白重生了 Bear-Riding Fisher骑熊钓鱼Urban1.6M WordsCompleted (The blurb doesn't do it justice) Back in 1984, returned to a time full of regrets, Chu Hao silently resolved that this time, he would give everything to make the family reunion a reality… 19kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    The last one is amazing, you definitely have to read it!

20. 1020 签 Sign-In: From the Family's Rebellious Son to the All-Around Heavenly King 签到：从家中逆子到全能天王 Honey-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potato蜜汁烤红薯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Classic Power Fantasy] [Explosive Action] [All-Rounder] He gains a new skill every day through sign-in. And so history’s greatest musician, painter, sports legend, scientist, and more begin to emerge. A story of someone gradually becoming downright superhuman begins. 30.1kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds
21. 1021 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Run with the Gangsters? 都重生了谁还混社会 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Short drama: "Loyal to the Skies: Starting Over" is now streaming The novel was originally titled "Now That I've Been Reborn, Who Would Still Run With Gangs?" [Reborn + business + lots of underlings + no groveling + no cowardice + taking the righteous path + law-abiding] A big shot from the underworld returns to 2010. Should he repeat his old mistakes and keep running with gangs, or abandon his underlings and take the road to a brighter future? No! I won't choose! In this life, I, Qin Jiang, wil 142.8kReads9.3Score14.7k14d adds
22. 1022 情 I Have No Emotions, So I Found a Sniper for a Girlfriend 情感缺失的我找了个狙击手女友 The Bird Who Loves Collecting Stamps爱收集邮票的飞鸟Urban664k WordsCompleted (One heroine. She isn't a campus beauty, just above average in looks. The moment they meet, they both realize the other is a big shot.) (The romance develops slowly.) On the surface, the world where humanity lives after World War II is peaceful. But in the hidden world of shadows, national organizations like Xuanyuan Sword, Eagle's Wing, and Winterhold are locked in constant conflict. Genetically enhanced people hiding among the crowds possess physical abilities far beyond those of ordinary huma 29.8kReads9.6Score3.7k14d adds

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    (1) Single female lead, no angst.

23. 1023 我 I'm the Boss: Is It Really So Much to Ask the CEO to Wear Sheer Black Stockings? 我员工，让女总裁穿黑丝合理吧？ Eat the Shark吃掉鲨鱼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [One female lead + everyday urban life + sweet romance] Mu Ge is a genius trader at a company. Jiang Yanfei is a renowned financial queen in China. Their first encounter happened after Mu Ge got drunk. Drunk, Mu Ge returned to the company to get his phone! He discovered that someone was still in the CEO’s office! So he staggered over and kicked the door right open! And so, one drunk and one sober, a story began! Want to know what happened next? Read the full story! 6kReads8.6Score35714d adds
24. 1024 都 Urban Landscape Feng Shui Master 都市园林风水师 Old Ghost of the Tujia土家老鬼Urban613k WordsCompleted When my construction crew started using a compass to lay out the site and peachwood stakes to mark its boundaries, my peers laughed at me for engaging in feudal superstition. Then... The state media praised the municipal park I built as an “ecological miracle.” The homes in the residential complex I landscaped sold for twice the price of surrounding properties, and you still couldn’t get one. The clients who once mocked me as a “charlatan” now come with checks in hand, begging me to “take a look 187Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    They are all feng shui masters, specializing in neighborhood feng shui and park feng shui, with a single female lead.

25. 1025 但 May We All Live Long 但愿人长久 Zhu Yin筑音Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted Born into poverty, Qin Ke'er is bright and determined, and earns excellent grades on her way into a prestigious university. She meets Ju Zhenghao, Yang Fan, and Xu Guangzong, and the four become friends. Xu Guangzong also comes from a poor family. He is the first to pursue Ke'er, but when she turns him down, he starts spreading rumors to ruin her reputation. To stand up for Ke'er, Yang Fan pretends to be her boyfriend and teaches Xu a lesson. Unexpectedly, their act becomes real, and they fall 1.7kReads9.3Score18414d adds

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    These two books are based on real-life, ordinary stories.

26. 1026 前 The First Half of Life Has Arrived 前半生已至 Brew Wine And Wait For Your Return煎酒待君归Urban275k WordsCompleted [Adapted from Real Life] [Single Female Lead] When his father married for the third time, he had no choice but to go home. He hadn't been back in eight years. He thought their relationship had already fallen apart, but he never imagined... there would be a girl who had waited for him for eleven years. During the three months back in his hometown, he rediscovered what love, home, and life really meant... The down-and-out young man found his confidence again, and even dared to open his eyes, shu 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Actually, I don't particularly like promoting my own books because it easily gets me criticized. But the traffic is just too low, so I'll shamelessly give it a try [facepalm].

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