Good Values, a Powerful Female Lead Who Isn’t a Foolish Beauty, and Impossible to Put Down 三观正，女主强大，不傻白，看了就停不下来

1. 151 冤 The Hapless Empress 冤种皇后 Big Rabbit Who Loves Fish爱吃鱼的大兔Ancient Romance86k WordsOngoing [No transmigration or rebirth + strong heroine + top + two female leads + multiple secret identities + beautiful, unhinged yandere + flirts without realizing it] GHG, the Empress Is Bold and Dashing The emperor and empress are both formidable, but the empress is the top (not really) A sweet ensemble cast When she was six, Wan Laiye rashly stepped in to defend someone. This chivalrous “young man” was then betrothed to Cang Lu, an unfavored young prince. After his coronation, Cang Lu cornered her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead, a former bodyguard, has endured much hardship. She has the world at heart, is neither naive nor a saint, nor is she love-struck, but possesses a divine compassion for humanity (not really). [She wanted to poison me, so I let them.] [Why do you tolerate them?] [But they used a formula I used ten years ago. Sigh, it's a wonder they still respect me.] [???]

2. 152 云 The Legend of Yun Qiao 云翘传 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Revenge]+ [Medical Skills] [A guide to what this story does not have: no space, no supernatural abilities, no martial arts, and no golden finger. The heroine has only her superb medical skills to rely on!] Yun Qiao, a genius doctor from the twenty-first century, was transported to a dynasty she had never heard of after a plane crash. For five years, she relived in her dreams the short life of a five-year-old girl named Lin Qiao, who shared her name. In her dreams, she watched 4.4kReads9.0Score547Shelves

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3. 153 芳 No One May Win Her Heart 芳心不许 Ball of Yarn线团团Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Wan and Lu Sheng got together because she was drawn to his looks, and he was captivated by hers. One was eager and attentive, the other never turned anyone away. They enjoyed their uninhibited pleasure, both expecting to part amicably once the passion faded. But after spending so much time entwined together, the playboy suddenly caught feelings. He took Song Wan's hand and lowered his proud head. “Wanwan, could you love me?” “Mr. Lu, stop fooling around. We agreed from the start not to get 1.2kReads9.1Score171Shelves
4. 154 炙 Fierce Heat 炙烈 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming · Print edition signed and awaiting release · Former title: Burning Passion] [Female lawyer × male inn owner · Sweet romance · Long-distance love] [Mature adults · Mutual attraction · Flirty push and pull · One-on-one romance] - Wen Xu left her law firm over a matter of principle and went to stay on Hong Kong Island. There, she set her sights on the owner of a guesthouse. She openly and subtly flirted with him until one night during a typhoon, he finally turned the tab 15.9kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
5. 155 渣 The Scumbag Side Character Gets Tangled Up with the Protagonist 渣路人甲被主角缠上了 Green Mountain Mountain Mountain青山山山Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Everyman A x protagonists who inexplicably fall for Everyman A Girl x boy No connection between stories; each volume can be read on its own. For detailed content warnings and synopses, see the first page of each volume. Story One: Flirtatious female alpha x universally adored omega [Complete] An outwardly warm but inwardly cold, smooth-talking, secretly powerful succubus alpha and playboy x an outwardly cold but inwardly warm, seemingly aloof yet actually hot-tempered and resilient young man S 5.9kReads8.8Score810Shelves

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   "Haha, then I'll teach you a trick. Keep a diary, write down your happy moments, and you'll find your life is so wonderful!" Ahhh! Young Marshal Ye is blown away! The female lead is really great! Falling in love with her is only natural! [Shy][admiration][kiss][cool][heart][thumbs up][love]

6. 156 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 414Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two academic superstars, with absolutely positive values.

7. 157 女 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 The Mountains Are High, the Waters Long山高水长长Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book. The female lead is intelligent, strong, and decisive. There's a romantic pairing. She was originally a princess, destined for a life of unparalleled ease, but her circumstances suddenly changed, and her family suffered tragedy. She rose to the challenge, seized the throne, and became an empress.

8. 158 前 My Ex-Wife Is Gorgeous and Daring, and Lu Regrets It After She Drops Her Mask 前妻美又飒，撕下伪装后陆爷悔哭了 Lots of Gold金子多多Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After three years of giving him everything she had, Tang Shi lay waiting on the operating table and got only one reply: “Her life or death has nothing to do with me.” If the only person in his heart was his first love, then she would step aside! She left behind a divorce agreement and vanished from his world. When they met again, she had countless secret identities and was engaged to his best friend. Mr. Lu wouldn't stand for it. He pulled her into his arms with unmistakable possessiveness. “Wom 180Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly capable, with all sorts of hidden identities.

9. 159 惊 Shocking! The Secret Identity Big Shot Takes the White Lotus Down From Every Angle 惊！马甲大佬她对白莲花横踢竖卷 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Publishing deal signed] [Satisfying revenge, lighthearted comedy, secret identities, putting scumbags in their place, a quirky and formidable mercenary boss VS a principled young heir from Beijing’s elite circles, devoted heroine] At their first meeting, Shu Lan shoots Lu Jinhan and leaves him badly wounded. She chases him all the way back to China, then becomes an ordinary university student. He runs, she chases; he has nowhere to hide. She’s the world’s number-one mercenary king! She’s a foun 56kReads9.5Score6.6kShelves

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   There are so many different aliases.

10. 160 烬 Embers Meet Zhiwei 烬火遇知微 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Bold, direct flirting from the start · Daring · Dazzling] Top heiress × cold, tough soldier, two highly intelligent and equally powerful leads #WomanPursuesMan #IcyBigShot #SweetRomanticPushAndPull Lu Jin is a retired special forces soldier who operates in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and a top bodyguard who moves through the shadows. He is ruthless and violent. Everyone respects and fears him, and no one dares get close! Except Ye Zhiwei. A top heiress, chairwoman of the Ye Gr 20.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    A top-tier heiress paired with a tough gangster, a high-IQ power struggle between two strong individuals, love, family power struggles, business wars, and gangster conspiracies—the plot is fast-paced and romantically captivating, instantly igniting your senses with its incredibly immersive feel, pushing the boundaries of sweet romance and charm! [Smirk]

11. 161 慕 Mr. Mu, You’ve Lost Your Wife Again 慕总，太太又跟丢了 Mumu Erqi木木二七Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families + satisfying revenge + secret identities + mysticism + both chaste + past and present lives + invincible] A car accident gave Ling Yue a life-changing opportunity. She rose to the top, then returned five years later and sent the culprit’s entire family to prison. The powerful man who had searched for her for five years finally found her and locked her in a cage he had built with his own hands. But he couldn’t keep her there at all! So he decided to spoil her instead! Then he wa 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed, strong, and has sound values; I've watched it many times.

12. 162 沉 Sinking into Rouge 沉沦胭脂色 Yue Manman月蔓漫Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted [Ruthless courtship + marriage first, love later + the regretful chase] That stormy night, kidnappers were right behind Gu Ci. She clutched the crisp suit trousers of the man in front of her. “Please, save me...” Jiang Qiyun stood beneath his bodyguard's umbrella and kicked her fingers away with the tip of his shoe. “Why should I save you?” She gritted her teeth. “Save me, and I'll do anything you want.” Jiang Qiyun crouched down with an air of refined aloofness, pinched her chin between his fin 11.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    The female lead is extremely decisive in relationships; if she doesn't love someone, she doesn't love them at all. Her values ​​are incredibly upright. The male lead atones for his past mistakes. I absolutely adore Xiaobai, Xiangxiang, and Xiangcai! They are the lubricant between the male and female leads. The author's writing is superb; I read it in one go until 4:30 AM.

13. 163 夜 Seduction After Dark: My Fiancé’s Uncle Is Both Doting and Irresistible 夜色引诱：未婚夫小叔他又宠又撩 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Cathartic Comeuppance + Mutual First Love + Two Strong Leads] Sharp-tongued heiress vs. mysterious tycoon who dotes on his wife On the eve of her engagement, Su Xiangwan is drugged and set up by her younger sister, her best friend, and her fiancé. Just as she is in danger, the mysterious Chi Mochen comes to her rescue. “Chi Mochen… please… help me…” Only after she has had her way with him does Su Xiangwan realize that the man she slept with is her fiancé’s uncle. “Since this is 3.7kReads9.3Score518Shelves

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    One is a historical romance novel, and the other is a contemporary romance novel; both are stories featuring strong female protagonists.

14. 164 凤 The Phoenix Returns: A Conspiracy 凤归谋 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy with a powerful heroine, political intrigue, and satisfying revenge] [No transmigration + no rebirth + no System] Peach blossoms bloom in their splendor, their fiery beauty never fading. The phoenix returns to its home, then takes to the skies once more. Feng Xihe said: From childhood, I studied military texts and histories and trained in horsemanship, archery, and the art of war. Of the four arts, I devoted myself only to calligraphy, because Father said an emperor’s handwr 1.2kReads9.1Score128Shelves
15. 165 爱 An Unruly Love Slave: Only the One Who Tied the Knot Can Untie It 爱奴难驯，解铃还须系怜人 Jiaojiao Cat蕉蕉猫Fantastical Romance251k WordsOngoing [Mad Master and Servant] [Mutual Domestication] [Ensemble Cast] [A Fateful Game] When her older sister disappeared, Ming Yin claimed her sister's slave for herself. She liked him, but she didn't know what kind of affection it was, so she tormented him again and again, then saved him again and again, tying an inescapable bell around his ankle. And Shen Bailian loved being possessed by her. He willingly offered her his ribs as a weapon, all just to make her smile. Until the Three Realms fell into 829Reads—Score106Shelves

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    Haha, this is it! It's a fantasy romance where the male lead is the female lead's slave, but there's a main storyline. The female lead is very strong and wicked, but they mutually tame each other. I really like all the characters; it's a bit like an ensemble piece, with everyone except the lovestruck male lead having their own lives. ...

16. 166 诱 Tempted Into His Arms: The Second Master Spoils His Wife Without Limits 诱爱入怀，二爷宠妻无度 Gu Jianjian辜简简Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Age gap] [Forbidden romance] [Devoted husband] [Both pure, 1v1] [Adorable twins] The night they first met. The Second Master, who had been abstinent for thirty-two years, broke his vow for her. Once he had a taste, he couldn’t get enough. Xia Yanxue thought she had gotten involved with the King of Hell, but he spoiled her so much she could do whatever she pleased. He punished scoundrels for her, soothed her every night, drew her into his arms, and doted on her without restraint. One day, rumors 1kReads8.3Score—Shelves
17. 167 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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    A female protagonist in a political intrigue novel. A master strategist with unparalleled cunning! She kills without hesitation, using her brains!

18. 168 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    The female protagonist has a humble background and is implicated by her parents. After her parents die, she is left alone and helpless. She is taken in by her aunt to live under the roof of the general's mansion. Then, because of her aunt, she is forced to become the eldest son's concubine. However, the female protagonist is very clear-headed and knows what she should do. After the male protagonist goes to war, the female protagonist becomes pregnant and gives birth to the child in the mansion. When the male protagonist returns, he is very moved and slowly falls in love with the female protagonist.

19. 169 退 I Called Off the Wedding and Chose Myself, but the Finance Mogul Took Me Home 退婚独美，却被金融大佬叼回了家 Lin Jinxin林槿昕Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted [Workplace fiction + two equally strong leads + sapiosexual romance + both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending] This is neither a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story nor a pure romance. The heroine's career and workplace life take center stage, so please don't read if that's not your thing. More than one man falls for her, but this is not a one-woman-many-men story. Lin Shu Qiao is a dynamic, capable venture capital director at Mingsheng Capital, equally skilled with words and action. 374Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Strong Couple + Intellectual Romance + Workplace] The female lead is a cool and capable investment director. She dominates the workplace in a business suit and outshines everyone in an evening gown. At the negotiating table, she can drag men down from their pedestals.

20. 170 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 28.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    🥳🥳🥳 These two books

21. 171 分 After the Breakup, the Tycoon Who Runs the Family Spoiled Me Rotten 分手后，豪门掌权人把我宠上天 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Sang Yu and Lu Jiayu grew up together. She is a teacher, and he is a superstar actor. One trending topic nearly cost Sang Yu her life. They couldn’t escape the seven-year itch. Watching with her own eyes as her fiancé fell in love with a popular award-winning actress while filming, Sang Yu finally gave up. She doesn’t want anything that’s been tainted. When everything is overturned and the pieces are reshuffled, she decides to strike first. She dumps Lu Jiayu, the hottest actor around. But after 3.9kReads9.2Score364Shelves

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    The childhood sweetheart chases after his wife, only to end up in a crematorium.

22. 172 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves
23. 173 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 17.2kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead, a refreshing read.

24. 174 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves
25. 175 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
26. 176 亿 Billions of Adorable Kids: The Entire Universe Spoils Mrs. Ye 亿万萌团，全宇宙都在豪宠夜太太 Shangguan Xiaokui上官小葵Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + adorable children + doted on by everyone] Yan Xi, the little tyrant of Peach Blossom Valley, has never met her match. Even wild beasts steer clear of her. She only wanted to go to the city and see the world, but a shameless, despicable man ambushed her. That night, Yan Xi was utterly defeated. Ten months later, she gave birth to an adorable pair of boy-girl twins. Four years later, she takes the kids into the city for revenge, vowing to wipe away her humiliation, beat the nast 4.5kReads9.3Score724Shelves
27. 177 你 You Kissed the Wrong Place 你亲错地方了 A Fa阿法Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Glimmer Against the Cold Wind is now available nationwide. [Each other's first love + rekindled romance + the hero wins himself over + happy ending] For the first sixteen years of his life, Xie Chen had never thought about dating. When Jiang Yuan wrote him a love letter and was publicly criticized by the whole school, Xie Chen rejected her without mercy. “I have no plans to date.” Jiang Yuan neither cried nor made a scene. She gave him an appraising look, even smiling a li 62.4kReads9.5Score7.8kShelves

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    Super beautiful! [Heart]

28. 178 亲 After My Mom Woke from a Ten-Year Slumber, I Became My Children's Classmate 亲妈沉睡十年归来我成为儿女同学 Young Girl, Old Auntie少女老阿姨Modern Romance138k WordsOngoing After sleeping for ten years, Pei Shuyan wakes to find that the world has changed beyond recognition. She'd run away while pregnant, and the adorable little boy she'd given birth to, Pei Xiaochen, has become a school bully with dyed green hair. Pei Shuyan: … She'd like to put her son back in her belly and start over, but that's not possible. What can she do? Obviously, become her delinquent son's classmate. If you want to sleep, I'll punch you until your nose bleeds. If you're going to be —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is very capable, achieving financial freedom while also having plenty of free time—a typical example of someone who is both rich and carefree. After waking up from a ten-year slumber, she goes to school with her son, experiencing student life while also fearing he might become cannon fodder.

29. 179 疯 The Mad Beauty Returns, and Her Enemies' Worlds Come Crashing Down 疯批美人归来，仇家天崩地裂 Never Tired of Cold Gardenia冷栀不厌Modern Romance221k WordsOngoing [Revenge fantasy + redemption + devoted couple HE] When she was eight, she watched her mother, on the verge of giving birth, jump from a building and kill herself. Then she was thrown out and sent overseas to fend for herself. After thirteen years of struggling to survive in a foreign country, the fragile fledgling grew into a blade of vengeance and returned home to take revenge. Her merciless campaign became the Shen family’s nightmare! They knelt and begged for mercy. “Let you off? Hahaha. If 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a strong woman, not a saint, and she has both hands and a mouth!

30. 180 软 Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones 软酥腰，娇妾媚骨生香 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted After one wild night, Song Yihuan was set up by her elder sister and made into a surrogate. No one knew that by day, her elder sister lived in perfect harmony with Ji Lingchuan, heir to Prince Ning, while by night, Song Yihuan took her place, spending the nights in his arms because her sister could not conceive. Song Yihuan thought that once she gave birth, she would finally be free of it all. But the moment the child was born, her sister dropped her virtuous facade and tried to kill the mother 524Reads9.2Score216Shelves

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    The female protagonist is an illegitimate daughter. After her aunt is murdered by the main wife and her legitimate elder sister, she suffers further humiliation and oppression. She is further manipulated by her legitimate sister, who has just become the crown prince's wife but is unable to bear children, forcing the protagonist to substitute for the crown prince and have a child to secure her own position. Little does she know, the protagonist and the crown prince had already fallen for each other four years prior… This story is fast-paced, doesn't drag, has a clear main plot, and both the male and female leads are very intelligent. I really enjoyed it!

31. 181 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    This is a must!

32. 182 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Worth watching, very good.

33. 183 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
34. 184 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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    The female lead has strong moral values ​​and is very powerful, intelligent, and principled.

35. 185 强 A Marriage Sealed by Force: Fu Shao's Mute Bride 强势锁婚：傅少的哑巴新妻 A Deep Lake一湖深Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted She was a mute unknown to the world. At twenty, her own brother schemed to give her away. At twenty-one, she gave birth to his son. Their three years of marriage were neither long nor short, yet they were not enough to make him acknowledge her as Mrs. Fu. At last, unable to bear it any longer, she left divorce papers behind and went far away, wanting nothing… Three years later, when they met again, he called her the cruelest woman in the world: “Su Xiang, six years ago you schemed to have my son 1.3kReads8.4Score263Shelves
36. 186 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: 18 Ways to Survive in Ancient Times 全家穿越：古代生存十八法 The Butterfly Doesn't Want To蝴蝶不愿意Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted The whole family transmigrates to ancient times after an accident. Whether that counts as good luck or bad luck is anyone’s guess. They’ve barely woken up when they find out the family has no money, no land, and a mountain of debt to repay. Not one of them has a golden finger, either. But the dog that came along with them is rather interesting. Could it be some kind of divine hound? This big family has to put food on the table, keep the household harmonious, and make progress in their studies. W 49.5kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves
37. 187 婚 Marital Passion 婚色 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance970k WordsCompleted When Xu Yan and Qin Lie divorced, someone asked Qin Lie, “You're really going through with it? You won't regret it?” Wearing a black shirt and trousers, hands in his pockets, Qin Lie replied in a languid, casual tone, “It was a marriage arranged by our families. There's nothing to regret.” Not long afterward, at a party, someone saw Qin Lie use the alcohol as an excuse to pin her against a hotel balcony and demand a kiss. His large hand slid down Xu Yan's waist, guiding her long legs to hook aro 25.5kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves
38. 188 心 My Heart Turns Toward the Sunflower 心有葵花向日倾 Hua Ying华颖Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short-drama adaptations Touching Roses and Sunflower, Always Facing the Sun are now available on Hongguo and Douyin! The side couple's story, Forget-Me-Not, Is Still Here, is now open for reservations on Hongguo! No one could have imagined that Ruan Shisheng, the disgraced eldest daughter of the Ruan family, would ride the wave of an arranged marriage into the Meng family and successfully win over Meng Jinbei. Everyone said she was lucky. Everyone said she was cunning. Ruan Shisheng's respon 13kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
39. 189 年 Period: A Battle for Husbands Among the Children of High-Ranking Officials 年代：高干子弟夺夫大战 Huang Duoduo黄多多Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Period novel + 1990s]+ [Family life]+ [No golden finger + native-born protagonist] Lin Daoxi was deliberately abandoned at birth, and her cousin Gao Qing took her place as the biological daughter of the family. With everything going wrong from the start, Lin Daoxi was penniless, plain-looking, and dealt a terrible hand. Her father was a gambling addict, her mother had broken the law, her younger brother was timid, and she had dropped out of school. When Lin Daoxi announced she was going to R 10.4kReads8.9Score978Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel where the female lead builds her own business from scratch. It's so captivating you won't want to put it down! The female and male leads knew each other early on, traveling to Russia together to transport goods. The female lead had two boyfriends before finally getting together with the male lead. He also comes from a troubled family and has personality flaws; he's aloof and unattainable, but he's always been drawn to the cheerful and sunny female lead, silently protecting her. He observes her emotional journey and finally makes his move! Both leads are strong, focused on their careers, and have very positive values!

40. 190 沉 Sinking 沉坠 Ms. Gold金子女士Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Black-hearted poor girl from the slums vs. wild, world-weary boy] [Healing + Campus Life + Breaking Up and Getting Back Together + Reunion After Years Apart] [Each other’s first love, happy ending] When Lin Qiye was young, the words she heard most often were, “Stay away from that Lu boy.” She refused to listen. She secretly kept an eye on him behind everyone’s back, and when she was bullied at school, she openly asked him for help. Lu Chen did everything a person should do when they love someon 3.1kReads9.3Score426Shelves

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    Her love had no direction; Lu Chen standing there was the benchmark.

41. 191 特 Special Forces: A Warrior’s Soul Reborn in Fire 特种兵之浴火战魂 Yi Yanyan易嫣烟Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted In Yi Yanyan's novels, the battlefields are the fiercest and the love is the most heartbreaking. Never abandon one another; share life and death. With my body, I will defend my homeland. Tempered in fire, our fighting spirit will never die. (No System) + (No golden finger) + (No transmigrate, no reborn) + (Female soldier king and warrior goddess) + (Male soldier king and war god) + (Elite special operations team) + (Mercenaries) + (Drug lords) + (Terrorists) + (Armed militants). The special forc 2.8kReads7.3Score263Shelves
42. 192 考 Go to College, Build the Power Grid! She Conquers the ’70s 考大学，搞电力！穿七零她赢麻了 The Dream Wanderer回梦人Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted ~A short drama is in production. Stay tuned!~ Gu Yaotang’s life dream is to be a happy, irresponsible gambling addict. Just as he runs farther and farther down the road to becoming a scumbag, his usually obedient daughter suddenly starts acting like she’s been struck by lightning. Every day, she rebels and finds new ways to torment him. Whenever this little devil of a daughter catches him gambling, she beats him up, then makes him work! Enough! Why should I put up with this? Gu Yaotang’s coun 20.6kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    🍒Both of these books are excellent! [Thumbs up] 🍒The female leads are both strong-willed and capable, not naive or overly compassionate, and they're also very practical. [Thumbs up]

43. 193 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Won Over Showbiz's Top-Tier Star and Heavenly King 穿书后我把娱乐圈顶流天王拿下了 Wu Yaoyao雾杳杳Modern Romance723k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Male-to-Female + Entertainment Industry + Romance] Su Yu, born into a martial arts family, died in an accident and transmigrated into a book, changing from a man into a woman. Worse, she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. Su Yu: ...This is so ridiculous, it makes ridiculous look normal! Though now a woman, Su Yu still had the soul of a straight man. She decisively cut off her long hair and went back to wearing men's clothes. She never expected her loo 1.7kReads9.2Score197Shelves

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    The moment Su Yu walked in, everyone suddenly fell silent. Su Yu curled his lips into a half-smile. "Hiss..." Someone gasped. A casual glance revealed that only the unpopular first row still had seats available. After Su Yu sat down, the noise resumed. "Holy crap, so handsome!" "Does our department have a guy this handsome? I don't know any?" "Is he from another department auditing the class?" "He looks familiar, is it just my imagination?" ... "Hey, Yang Bing, who is this? Why is he in class with you guys?" A girl in the back row tugged at Yang Bing's clothes. Yang Bing smiled, a mixture of shyness, pride, and a sense of honor: "This is Su Yu, from our dorm." The surrounding students were incredulous when they heard it was Su Yu: "What, this is Su Yu!?" "A girl, more handsome than a guy, is there no justice?" "He just got a haircut and he's this handsome. I wonder if I can still get the same haircut?" A boy ran his hand through his hair. At the next table: "Forget about it, he cut his hair short and became a player."

44. 194 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.5kReads8.1Score646Shelves

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    This story features a couple who were childhood sweethearts in a past life, a loving couple for 55 years, and both are reborn. The male lead is a UI designer with a meticulously crafted political intrigue plot (implementing new policies and navigating court politics) and a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions and tender care). Modern skills are applied in the story (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). This multi-dimensional balance offers a comprehensive blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a highly affectionate time-travel story, and deep integration of romance and court politics.

45. 195 月 The Moon Is a Light in the Darkness 月，是黑暗的光 Li Jinyue李锦月Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Sweet everyday romance between the leads + no angst + best friends dote on each other and each find love + no misunderstandings + secret crush + love at first sight] The male lead falls for the female lead first, while her love develops over time. They choose each other, remain independent, and still fall deeply in love. Both leads know how to speak their minds. Any misunderstandings are cleared up quickly, and the story is sweet. Most importantly, the female lead is no self-sacrificing saint. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist not only has sound values, but is also intelligent.

46. 196 重 The Reborn Abandoned Wife Stands on Her Own 重生弃妇当自强 Fang Wai, Who Loves Deep-Fried Prawns爱吃油煎大虾的方外Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted As Xu Xiaoting lay in her hospital bed, she thought about how stifled she'd been her whole life. As a rich man's wife, wasn't having plenty of money wonderful? Why had she put everything she had into a worthless man, putting up with him again and again, until the frustration finally killed her? If she could live her life over, she'd never give up her career to be a housewife. She'd never believe the nonsense that her husband would come back after getting his fill of fun, and she'd never let hers 9.8kReads9.2Score845Shelves

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    She openly pursues the maximization of her own interests, but always adheres to the bottom line of law and morality. Her "self-interest" is achieved through creating value and mutual benefit, thus allowing her to walk with integrity and composure. This refined wisdom has enabled her to gain not only wealth but also respect and followers.

47. 197 独 Exclusively Spoiled: The CEO Is Addicted to Me 独家宠溺，总裁对我上了瘾 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Cool, Gorgeous Doctor vs. Powerful CEO Who Keeps Women at Arm’s Length] [Sweet Romance + Love at First Sight + Both Pure and Devoted] Without a moment’s hesitation, the man carried Lin Yueyue into a room next to the elevator and shut the door. Neon lights flickered outside the window. In the quiet, all they could hear was each other’s heartbeat, while the warmth between their bodies rose with every touch. “What is it? Can’t bring yourself to let go?” The man’s voice was utterly captivating, low 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good. It features a strong and virginal couple, a beautiful doctor versus a domineering CEO, which is very engaging.

48. 198 元 Original Radiance 元熙 Cong Li丛里Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Yuan Xi only wanted loved ones, and a home of her own. Clinging to the little bit of family affection she had once received, she kept searching until she met Xu Heng. Could a playboy who had seen countless women really be the one for her? 137Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    I discovered each of them when I was in a reading slump.

49. 199 春 Springtime in My Arms 春意入我怀 President of the Late-Nighters Club晚睡集团总裁Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Springtime in My Arms is now available] [College campus + a prodigal turns over a new leaf + he pursues her + one-sided redemption] [Roguish, bad-boy swagger vs. cool, pure-hearted girl] At university, Yu Xi encounters the biggest obstacle of her life: Jin Zhuoxiao, a playboy with a notorious reputation. Jin Zhuoxiao comes from a good family and is handsome. His only two flaws are probably his terrible personality and his boundless womanizing. As his direct victim, Yu Xi 57.8kReads9.2Score8.5kShelves
50. 200 不 It Was Just for Fun 不过是玩玩而已 Black Seed乌籽Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted The hardworking queen of part-time jobs × the handsome, “kind-hearted” rich third-generation heir [Campus + Urban Romance, Flirty Tension, A Touch of Angst, Reunion After Years Apart] · Cheng Shuang does nothing but attend classes and work part-time. Falling in love would only slow down how fast she makes money. Later, she falls for Gu Yian. She knows they can't really be a couple, but staying by his side and getting a few more perks is great, too. · Gu Yian doesn't know how much of Cheng Shuang 2.5kReads8.9Score199Shelves

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