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1. 401 绝 Absolute Submission: The Obsessive Young Master Lu’s Unrestrained Love 绝对臣服，偏执陆少肆意宠 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Modern Romance163k WordsOngoing [Mutual firsts + confinement + forced love + obsessive lover + love at first sight + taking by force + marriage before love + groveling redemption] Lu Zeyan, a wealthy CEO from City A, has always been aloof and uninterested in women. But after an accident, he falls in love with Jiang Wanyin at first sight, then uses a contract to bind her firmly to his side. “Sign this contract and be my woman. I’ll give you everything you want.” Lu Zeyan grips her chin, his eyes filled with an unquestionable do 21.4kReads—Score2.2k14d adds

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   This book is super good; the male lead is forceful and takes advantage of the female lead, forcing himself on her.

2. 402 苔 When the Moss Blooms 苔花开 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted Moss flowers may be tiny as grains of rice, yet they too learn to bloom like peonies. One flower, one world; one tree, one bodhi. Though small, moss flowers shine with their own light and bloom in their own beauty. Yuan Xiaotai is a college student from the countryside who made it into a university in the provincial capital. By a twist of fate, she becomes a tutor for the daughter of a car dealership chairman. Once Xiaotai enters the Liu household, its family feuds and grudges gradually unfold b 4.6kReads9.1Score51914d adds
3. 403 公 The Young Master Moves to the Countryside 公子落乡间 Chang'an Is in the North长安在北Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted A pure-love, 1v1 sweet romance | Cold-faced imperial censor x orphaned herb-gatherer While investigating a case away from home, Imperial Censor Lu Heng accidentally falls in a remote countryside area. He’s lucky to be rescued by Shen Suxin, an orphan who gathers medicinal herbs. To rest and recover in peace, he simply pretends to have lost his memory and stays in her little farmhouse. Once a stern, imposing official at court, he now has to rely on someone else’s hospitality. The heroine even lay 395Reads—Score—14d adds

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4. 404 余 Toward the Evening of My Life 余生向晚 Qi Meng齐梦Modern Romance15k WordsCompleted Toward the Evening of My Life 896Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead spent six years by the male lead's side, knowing their social status was vastly different, yet she diligently tried to get closer to him, hoping to win his heart. However, she discovered it was all the male lead's revenge. Later, after giving up on him, she realized her own feelings and became insanely jealous when he saw her smile at someone else.

5. 405 晚 Wanwan, I Was Wrong 晚晚，我知错了 Dada Yuyu大大宇宇Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted Childhood friends + sweet romance + a touch of angst + both leads are sexually inexperienced + devoted husband + groveling chase + HE Sweet, gentle little bunny Sang Wan vs. violent, arrogant big bad wolf Lu Jingyu P.S. The hero is really good at flirting. In the study, Lu Qishan beat his grandson until he was covered in blood, roaring with fury, “Are you an animal? She’s your sister!” “She’s not my real sister,” Lu Jingyu replied stubbornly. … “I’ll marry you, and you’ll marry me. It’s the bes 2.7kReads6.4Score32414d adds

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   This book is still being serialized, but it's definitely worth looking forward to! The female lead is a pitiful girl who was taken in by the male lead's grandfather. The male lead is a domineering CEO who has always liked the female lead, but they have misunderstandings with each other. It's a mix of sweet and angst at the beginning, but after the big dose of angst, it's guaranteed to be sweet! [Flying kiss]

6. 406 月 Moonset in Warm Embrace 月落温怀 Chang'an Is in the North长安在北Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Wen Lin and Song Changyue have been married for ten years, and theirs is a loving marriage. Still, whenever Wen Lin looks at Song Changyue, he can't help wondering whether she regrets it. After all, he was the one who ruined her match back then. She said she didn't like living in a grand, secluded household, yet in the end, she still has to devote herself to its affairs. 50Reads—Score13014d adds
7. 407 软 Soft and Cuddly Secretary Lin Is Fiercely Adorable Around President Zhou 软乎乎的林秘书，对周总奶凶奶凶 Lin and Fish林和鱼Modern Romance373k WordsOngoing [The Chase After the Breakup + Reunited After a Rift + Mutual Secret Crush + Sweet Romance] A timid, easily bullied secretary and a cold, heartless CEO turn their romance upside down, becoming a feisty, adorable little wife and a devoted, lovesick husband who spoils her rotten. Lin Nanqian married the man she loved most, but Zhou Rui didn't marry her for love. He only did it because Madam Zhou needed a daughter-in-law. At the company, no one knew Lin Nanqian was the CEO's wife. She was simply th 248Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book features a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the male lead has an ex-girlfriend he has to take care of. He's the female lead's boss, and everyone assumes she's his lover, but she's actually his wife. However, none of this prevents them from falling in love later on. [Heart emojis]

8. 408 岁 Pencil Marks Deep in the Years 岁月深处的铅笔痕 Fish Ball Garden鱼丸园8k WordsCompleted Pencil Marks Deep in the Years 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This one is great!

9. 409 京 Splendor in Beijing and Hong Kong 京港风华 A Bricklaying Taoist Taking It Easy搬砖道士在摸鱼Modern Romance586k WordsOngoing [Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted heroine x fallen scion of a prominent family, who later becomes a top-tier tycoon] Like the beginning of any love story, Gu Mingfei's first impression of Chen Yong was not a good one. In public, he was cold and kept everyone at a distance. When she ran into him late one night as a girl confessed her feelings to him, he brushed the whole thing off. From the very start, she wanted to take him down a peg. After several rounds of sparring, she got her wish every time. 5.5kReads8.7Score35814d adds

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   The male lead has a high-ranking official background. He was rejected by Princeton University after hitting someone with his car, which led him to attend the same school as the female lead. The female lead is unaware of his background and their paths cross. Initially, the male lead is down on his luck and forced to abandon the female lead. Later, after gaining power, he uses various means to force her to come back to him. [Requesting more updates!][Requesting more updates!]

10. 410 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4kReads—Score2514d adds

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    The story begins with hardship, then turns sweet. She's ordinary, a poor student who ranks last in her class, and can't compare to the rich and well-connected school beauty. But from the moment she was born, she's had a crush on her childhood sweetheart. To be able to attend the same school as him, she studies tirelessly, even pulling all-nighters, but still manages to rank last. However, just being in the same school as him is enough for her. But he, the perennial top student, always mocks her for being last, and she can only envy and congratulate him. She hides her crush so well that he has no idea she's liked him for so many years. But these days are also bittersweet. Her roommate, the school beauty, asks her to pass on a love letter to him, and she begins to suffer from a lack of recognition. Jealousy led him to mistakenly believe that her confession had soiled his love letter, thus crushing her unrequited love. Her patriarchal family wanted her to marry him and become a "brother-supporting demon," even though she didn't refuse out of politeness. That night, she was punished by being locked out all night, resulting in heatstroke. When she woke up, he was taking care of her, which moved her deeply. She thought how wonderful it would be if he loved her. Feigning amnesia, she mustered the courage to confess and ask him if he would marry her. He changed, seriously saying next year. But later, at this time the following year, she attended his engagement party with the school beauty, and even their wedding. Why did he suddenly propose to her with the school beauty's ring?

11. 411 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 15.3kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    🎋🍃① Pei Huaiyu, the school heartthrob, is handsome and aloof, while Ni Wu is just an ordinary, chubby girl. She plucked that unattainable flower from her teenage years' unrequited love. "It's just for fun, I'm going abroad soon," Ni Wu said, ending that bittersweet romance. Pei Huaiyu would never know that she had secretly given birth to his daughter. When they meet again, Pei Huaiyu shatters Ni Wu's peaceful life, using coercion, bribery, feigning illness, and coquetry to drive away all her suitors—a true "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario.

12. 412 重 Reborn: A Deal with My Campus Heartthrob Ex-Husband 重生：和校草前夫交易 Xi Gong Qingye西宫清野Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Both reborn at school + bittersweet past lives + a broken relationship mended + heartwarming + devoted couple] [Cold, calculating heartthrob + cute, scatterbrained sweetheart] Li Wan and Zhou Wang Jing’s marriage began with a night of intimacy brought on by a twist of fate. Zhou Wang Jing didn’t love her. He had someone he liked who’d been by his side throughout his youth. He married her out of a sense of responsibility. Li Wan had seen the way Zhou Wang Jing looked at that girl. At last, Li Wa 5.3kReads7.5Score36014d adds
13. 413 分 Ten Years After We Broke Up, My Ex-Boyfriend Showed Up as My Boss 分手十年，前男友空降当我上司 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪11k WordsCompleted Ten Years After We Broke Up, My Ex-Boyfriend Dropped In as My Boss 142Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They were childhood sweethearts in Hong Kong, but reality and her own heartbreak separated them. The male lead settled down in Hong Kong Island and achieved a bright future, while the female lead, suffering from anxiety, returned to her hometown to live a life of seclusion. Fate brought them together again ten years later at work, the former lovers now boss and subordinate. A misunderstanding led the male lead to hurt the female lead with his words, causing her anxiety to relapse and forcing her to resign. After learning the truth, the aloof boss changed completely, offering her unwavering support and companionship as she healed, finally fulfilling their love story that had been delayed for ten years.

14. 414 记 A Blank in My Memory 记忆空白 Clear and Bright Beneath the Moon月下清扬Modern Romance18k WordsCompleted Blank Memories 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I finished reading it in half an hour. It's a reunion story; the female lead is super well-behaved, and the male lead is great too, but the beginning is really angsty. Luckily, the ending is pretty good.

15. 415 悟 Wutong 悟桐 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted A refined, dignified young man from a distinguished family and his wild little niece (no blood relation). When Shen Tong was little, a big yellow dog carried her to Old Master Shen. Before he died, Old Master Shen entrusted her to the Tang family. Third Master Tang is aloof, cold, and indifferent to women, yet he finds himself drawn to her again and again. Tang San: The girl in my family is young. Don't scare her! Bang! Shen Tong kicked her romantic rival to the ground. Tang San: Good girl. It's 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Shen Tong is an orphan rescued by a big yellow dog, while Tang San comes from a prestigious family; he's mature and steady. She's being mischievous, and he's laughing—a sweet and heartwarming romance.

16. 416 五 Five Years Later, His Ex-Wife Returned with Their Four Child Prodigies 五年后，前妻带着天才四宝回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted After three years as his stand-in wife, she divorced him and went on to reach the pinnacle of the global art world. By the time that arrogant man got down on his knees and begged her to take him back, she already had four miniature versions of him by her side. Clinging to her leg, they asked, “Mommy, why is that uncle crying?” 19.7kReads8.0Score2k14d adds

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    The domineering CEO's pursuit of his wife is a dramatic and heart-wrenching tale, the female lead's true colors are revealed, and the male lead regrets his divorce. Four adorable children, revenge against the scumbag and the unrequited love, the hilariously cunning methods are incredibly satisfying! I love it!

17. 417 入 Addicted After Dark! The Elite Abstinent Doctor from a Wealthy Family Falls Hard 入夜上瘾！豪门禁欲医生顶级沦陷 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Seductive, Sweet and Alluring Heroine VS Cool, Chaste Surgeon] [Elite Family + Heroine Pursues Him at First + Hero Falls Deeply in Love and Devotes Himself to Her Later + Both Leads’ First Love] Everyone knows that Gu Jinyi, the second young master of the prestigious Gu family, has no worldly desires and keeps his distance from women. He is the moon in the heavens, hanging high above the world. “Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.” His hand tightened gently, drawing her closer. His 830Reads—Score10714d adds

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    The male protagonist's pursuit of his wife is a nightmare.

18. 418 京 The Beijing Bigwig Talks Tough but Is Soft at Heart, Begging for Cuddles When Drunk 京圈大佬嘴硬腰软，醉后求抱抱 Writing Stories for Food写故事换口粮Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Everyone's darling + possessive love + rivalry among men + raising children + forced love + unhinged characters + stand-in + unattainable first love + …] New title: “Divorced with Kids! The Young Masters of the Capital Circle Are Fighting to Be Their Dad” [From Scrubbing Dishes at a Club to Cleaning Lady to Comeback Queen! The Powerful Young Men of the Capital Circle All Fall for Her] “Back then, when you thought I was filthy, Mr. Yan, did you ever imagine you'd get on your knees and beg me t 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Multiple male protagonists chasing their wives in the crematorium!!

19. 419 独 Solely Spoiled: The Billion-Dollar Darling of Young Master Li 独宠霸爱：厉少的万亿小娇妻 Big Sister Shiya诗雅姐姐Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted Modern romance + wealthy CEO + devoted husband + sweet romance After her father falls ill, the sheltered eldest daughter of the Ruan family finds herself under attack from every side. Then her charming ex-boyfriend returns and pampers her like a princess! “Marry me. With the title of Mrs. Li, you’ll be unstoppable. You can take on gods and ghosts alike. If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up for you!” A month later, the eldest daughter of the Ruan family takes the position of chairwoman of the Ruan G 50Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A classic "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" story! A sweet and heartwarming romance novel featuring a domineering CEO! The male lead dotes on the female lead terribly—it's incredibly sweet! The writing is excellent, mature, and the plot is engaging and fast-paced! It's super good! 😄 You can jump right in!

20. 420 困 Trapped in the Misty Wilds 困住雾野 A Huihui一颗慧慧Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush | Both Leads Are Pure in Body and Heart | Healing and Redemption | Sweet and Angsty | Happy Ending] In the fifth year of Lin Wu’s crush on Song Ye, an alliance between their families forced her to move in with him. When he discovered her secret crush, she summoned her courage. “Song Ye, I like you. Can I pursue you?” The man looked at her coldly. “I don’t want your feelings.” Song Ye didn’t like her. He had found a new, well-matched fiancée, so Lin Wu quietly withdrew. … Later, new 27.2kReads9.0Score2.4k14d adds

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    🍭✨① In the fifth year of Lin Wu's affections for Song Ye, due to an arranged marriage between their families, Lin Wu was forced to move in with Song Ye. Her unrequited love was exposed, and she mustered her courage, "Song Ye, I like you. Can I pursue you?" The man looked at her coldly, "I don't care about your feelings." Song Ye didn't like her; he had a new, suitable marriage partner, and Lin Wu silently withdrew. Later, news of Lin Wu's engagement spread throughout the capital. On the day of the engagement, Song Ye led a group of people to disrupt the engagement banquet and carried Lin Wu away. "😴You're just going to dump me after that, Lin Wu?"

21. 421 咬 A Bite of Sugar 咬一口糖 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Cold, aloof bad boy × sweet, well-behaved girl. Secret crush comes true, reformed playboy, sweet romance. Shen Queyan of Jiang University was notorious for his womanizing ways. Everyone was betting on who could tame him. Then one day, a sweet, obedient girl appeared at his side, and he doted on her without question. Some said she was the younger sister of Shen Queyan's closest friend. Xu Tang had been secretly in love with her brother's friend for a long time. It w 38kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
22. 422 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 30.7kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds

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    🥦🥦① The female lead was given to the male lead by her adoptive parents and became his kept woman, pampered by him. She believed she would eventually be rejected by him. On the day he got engaged to someone else, she left on her own. When the male lead found out, he panicked instantly…

23. 423 纵 Arson 纵火 West Ridge西岭Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted Xu Yun fell for someone. Xu Yun was young and beautiful. Pei Guan was mature and steady. After that grand confession ended in a disastrous rejection, Xu Yun felt utterly embarrassed when she saw Pei Guan again. “Uncle Pei, long time no see.” Pei Guan looked up, his gaze a little deeper. “Yes. Long time no see.” The girl had shed the innocence of four years ago, blossoming into a stunning beauty with a curvaceous figure. Her lips were painted a blazing red, and in her red dress, she was impossibl 80Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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