Older-Man Romance, Sweet and Indulgent (No Showbiz) 大叔文，宠文（不要娱乐圈）

1. 151 偏 He Wants Me So Badly, But Why Does This Powerful Man Want to Marry Me? 偏执求爱，大佬竟要娶我？ Big Northeastern Pear东北大鸭梨Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [Possessive + domineering CEO + light confinement + sweet romance + four-year age gap] Meng Xuemian was only going home with her boyfriend to meet his parents when his unhinged uncle fell for her at first sight and locked her in his villa... Who knew her boyfriend was actually a scumbag, conspiring with her friend just to get his hands on her? In that case, she would marry his uncle and begin her revenge on the scumbags... (Don't imitate the male lead in real life. He has no morals and isn't hum 113Reads8.0Score—14d adds
2. 152 温 A Gentle Invasion 温柔入侵 Wan Lan晩澜Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted "Marriage first, love later + The convenient stand-in takes the throne + Both are each other's only partners + Sexual tension + Secret crush comes true + Sweet enough to melt your heart" (Not a wish-fulfillment story, and not fast-paced. A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance that gets better as it goes. Read with care if that's not your thing.) Clear-headed genius designer X Chaste, fatherly heir to a wealthy family To buy a home and stay in Hengqing, Nan Xi marries Huo Lanzhou after a friend introd 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Age gap, respect for the female lead, very doting, sweet, warm and sexy!

3. 153 难 So Hard to Win Over! Another Day of Wanting to Marry My Childhood Sweetheart by Force 难追！又是想强娶小青梅的一天 No Strawberries in My Hair头发莓有拉Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Forward and outspoken girl × nurturing, fatherly man] [Sweet romance + college + age gap + healing each other] Shi Jing had a childhood friend who was much older than her. When she was seven, little Shi Jing hugged a tree and gazed at the handsome young man standing beneath it. “Big brother, take me home.” “Don’t call me big brother. Call me Uncle Huai.” From then on, he was her big brother, her father, and her mother. - Later on. At eighteen, Shi Jing was hanging out with a handsome long-haire 14Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   There is an 8-year age gap between them. The male lead is gentle and restrained towards the female lead. The female lead was raised by the male lead. The female lead is a straightforward person.

4. 154 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 5.2kReads9.2Score57914d adds

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   It's so beautiful!!!

5. 155 糟 Uh-Oh, I'm Hooked on My Older Man's Spoiling 糟糕大叔宠我上瘾 Seeking Fragrance in a Dream梦中寻香Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted After the old woman who raised her dies, Xi Xi is driven out of her mountain village. She happens to meet the eldest young master Shangguan, who is returning home. “I can cook.” “Do you think one meal is enough to repay me for saving your life?” “I, I, I…” “I’m not interested in stir-fried green beans.” … Then don’t hold me, kiss me, or flirt with me! The aloof CEO turns into a gentle, mature man! 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is absolutely amazing! It's all about sweetness and pampering. Superb!

6. 156 爱 Love at First Sight 爱源于初见 Yu Qing玉晴Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted During a trip to Huangshan, Xie Qiyuan and Qin Ruo met for the first time. They couldn’t forget each other, but had no way to find one another. By chance, they met again and became neighbors. He said, “Ruo Ruo, before I met you, my heart beat because I was alive. Now, every time it races, it’s because of you.” This is a story about a big bad wolf and a little fox. After the little fox falls under the wolf’s spell, he willingly lets himself be lured away. 30Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   The male lead is seven years older than the female lead.

7. 157 穿 I Became a Minor Cannon Fodder, and the Male Lead's Uncle Set His Sights on Me 穿成小炮灰，我被男主他叔盯上了 Lemon Bubbles柠檬泡泡Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted A beautiful, innocent romance novelist × a stern, cold family patriarch Han Xiao is an online mystery novelist. One day, she has the misfortune of getting into a car accident. When she wakes up, she finds that she has transmigrated into a doomed little cannon-fodder character in a melodramatic modern romance novel called The CEO's Sweet Little Wife Is So Soft and Fragrant. She's the male lead's “fiancée,” but since she's not his true love, she's destined to be cannon fodder. To keep her life ha 4.9kReads8.9Score48814d adds

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   It's so good, you definitely have to watch it!

8. 158 捡 I Picked Up a Catgirl to Be My Wife 捡只猫娘当老婆 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Two thousand years ago, he was a regent who held power over the entire court, and she was a white cat. Two thousand years later, he is a cold CEO who commands respect far and wide, and she is a pitiful little stray cat. The day they meet again, he takes her home. While he’s giving her a bath, the little stray cat turns into a breathtaking young woman... - Fu Jiangting: “Little kitty, how about getting married for fun?” Mi En’en: “Meow! Is marriage tasty?” Fu Jiangting: “Marriage isn’t tasty, but 1.1kReads8.9Score12814d adds

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   This book is quite good. Story Summary: The female lead is a cat who is found by the male lead and turns into a little girl. The male lead tricks her into getting married, and the female lead asks if marriage is delicious. The male lead then says that marriage isn't delicious, but there will be delicious food after marriage. The female lead agrees.

9. 159 当 Pampered by a Sickly, Wealthy Tycoon in Front of My Ex-Husband 当着前夫面，被病娇老富豪宠上天 Sun Wang Ermao孙王二毛Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted (A writing exercise) [Pure feel-good story + age gap + devoted husband + wealthy family + healing] He was a titan of the business world, nearing fifty and divorced for years. She married and had a child while in college. Her husband was the campus heartthrob, and after four years as a housewife, he suddenly asked for a divorce. She had thought they would never see each other again after the divorce. But after a whirlwind remarriage, she discovered she had become her ex-husband's mother-in-law. T 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   🍉The male lead is 48, the female lead is 24, [KISS] Sweet and doting, no angst.

10. 160 被 Forced Into Marriage: The Heir to a Powerful Family Wants to Marry Me 被逼婚，豪族继承人要跟我结婚 He Anjiu荷安九Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; cool and gentle CEO VS resourceful designer; one-on-one romance; devoted couple] Her stepmother forces her into marriage, and she accidentally wanders into the room of an heir to a top-tier family. He catches her… “Stop,” he says. With no choice but to go after the money, she walks toward him… He looks down at her. “I want to marry you. You have three minutes to think it over.” After they’re married, he doesn’t like her pajamas. “Wear more next time,” he says. She ac 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, almost no angst, nine-year age gap, the female lead is adored by her in-laws, the male lead's family is a thousand-year-old wealthy clan, and the female lead's biological father's family is also a prominent clan; there are many romantic pairings; sweet and doting; the female lead works in the fashion industry and runs a company with her best friends... Selling bags, clothes, and jade jewelry.

11. 161 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The greatest strength of this novel is its realism and engaging read. The writing is natural and fluent, the humor feels like everyday life, and the sweetness is relatable. The plot is tightly woven with no unnecessary subplots, the touching moments are deeply moving, and the ending is perfect—it's flawless.

12. 162 靠 Winning the Brooding Big Shot’s Heart with Ridiculous Antics 靠沙雕，俘获闷骚大佬芳心 Drunk, I Crush the White Clouds醉把白云揉碎Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted A word of warning: The heroine is only fierce in front of other people. In front of the male lead, she's soft and sweet, and even a little shameless. This is not a strong, independent heroine story, and she's not a powerful female lead. The heroine is a little monkey who makes the male lead furious on a daily basis. [Both leads are virgins + childhood sweethearts, raised together + mutual healing + sweet romance + happy ending + age gap + 1v1 + partly set on campus + secretly flirting] A cheeky 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Raising a child, eight years apart. Exclusive love. Completed.

13. 163 撩 Flirting with an Older Man, Then Marrying Him 撩叔成婚 Chubby Rabbit Second Sister胖兔贰姐Modern Romance668k WordsCompleted Song Cheng fell for Gu Zhixing when she first discovered love, but she kept her feelings hidden away in her heart. Years later, she interned at Gu Zhixing’s company and moved into his home, constantly finding excuses to flirt with him... One day, a drunken Song Cheng sent him a muddled, embarrassingly flirtatious message, and then... 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Unrequited love for an older man

14. 164 闪 After a Flash Marriage to a Country Bumpkin, the Trillionaire CEO Can't Stop Clinging to Me 闪婚土包子后，千亿总裁要贴贴 Dreaming Drunk on Black Coffee清咖醉梦Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + whirlwind marriage + marriage first, love later + love grows over time + clingy CEO + extra sweet + doting husband + jealous king] Su Wanwan comes from the countryside, while Fu Yiheng, a man from Beicheng whose family is richer than kings, is completely out of her league. After a hundred failed matchmaking dates, Fu Yiheng marries Su Wanwan and leaves it to fate. On the day they get their marriage licenses, he tells her, “I could never fall in love with you. Once our agreement 126Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    He's not exactly an old man; the male lead is seven or eight years older than the female lead. [Drooling emoji]

15. 165 抱 After Clinging to My Ex’s Uncle, I’m Spoiled Rotten 抱上前任他叔大腿后，被宠翻天了 Le Yuer乐妤儿Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted After Mu Yanyan was dumped by a heartless scumbag, his uncle appeared out of nowhere. When they first met, he told her, “Marry me, and you'll be his aunt.” Looking at Bo Lichen, heir to Nancheng's foremost family, she saw a man who was refined, self-controlled, and seemingly celibate. She'd heard he wasn't very good in bed. Mu Yanyan slapped her little hand down. “Sure! I'm in!” She'd thought this would be a marriage of convenience where they each got what they wanted. How had she ended up losin 68Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    The female lead gets together with her ex-boyfriend's second uncle; it's a sweet romance with no angst.

16. 166 莫 The Little Princess Raised by Master Mo 莫爷养的小公主 L Meets LL遇见LModern Romance427k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance in a wealthy family + mutual devotion + both leads are each other’s first + scheming male lead] He is the commander of an army, a man at the very top of the pyramid who controls the lifeblood of the economy. When the little girl was ten, she saved him, then was taken away by bad people. After she is found, he spoils her like a princess. Everyone knows that the fussy little princess living at Hengyuan is loved beyond measure by Lord Mo. Then one day, after the little white rabbit h 1.3kReads8.8Score11914d adds
17. 167 重 Reborn, Let Me Spoil You 重生，让我来宠你 L Meets LL遇见LModern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Reborn]➕ [Punishing Scumbags and Putting Fake Sweethearts in Their Place]➕ [Past and Present Lives]➕ [Secret Identity]➕ [Devoted Love] In her previous life, she was blind to the truth and was killed. She never expected to be reborn. Since she has a second chance, let me spoil you and love you with all my heart. On the day she was reborn, she told him, “Jiang Mo, you’re not dreaming. See for yourself.” At last, he had waited long enough for her to learn to love him. He would never let go of her 23Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 168 乖 Be Good, Girl! The Powerful Man Spoils His Live-In Summer Nanny 乖，丫头！大佬轻哄住家暑期工 Mu Ziyu Qiao牧子羽樵Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted [Age Gap + Gentle Older Man + College Student + Cohabitation + Reunion After Years Apart + Sweet Romance] After being betrayed by his girlfriend, Gu Feng becomes a rising star in Xiaocheng, but his heart is dead to love and he has grown sick of women. College student Su Xinxin has a complicated family life and nowhere to go, so she has to work as a live-in nanny over the summer. Under one roof, affection blossoms, their flirtation winds its way through their days, and they find themselves fallin 904Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    This book, [Admiration], features a male lead who is ten years older than the female lead. Ten years ago, the male lead, then a primary school student, saved the female lead's life [kiss]. Ten years later, the female lead is forced to work at the male lead's house during the summer [heart]. It's getting sweeter and sweeter [admiration].

19. 169 完 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 5.8kReads8.6Score63814d adds

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    The older man doted on her, saying, "Today you'll verify if I'm real, then tell him." Tang Yuanyuan grabbed the man's collar, and Jiang Yuxiu's heart pounded. "Yuanyuan, calm down, don't be impulsive."

20. 170 是 You Are the Light, You Are the Warm Sunshine 是光是暖阳 Jun Jiujiu Jun君九玖君Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted [Campus + Urban Romance] X [Mutual Healing] X [Age Gap] “Thirty, and single?” Cheng Cheng falls in love at first sight with thirty-year-old Zhou Zheshen. After turning eighteen, she confesses to the cool, charming older man. “Uncle Zhou, being too celibate isn't good for your health!” “Little Cheng Cheng, are you thinking about me, or yourself?” “Of course I'm thinking about you! I'm still so young. What do I have to worry about?” She thought it was love at first sight, but it turned out to be 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Age gap 12] × [Campus + City] × [Mutual Devotion and Redemption] Uncle is awesome!

21. 171 拜 Please, My Dad-Type Boyfriend Spoils Me Rotten! 拜托，爹系男友超宠的！ Jiang Yuyi江予一Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [Gentle Healing] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [Age Gap] [Mutual Firsts] [Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [Mature, Steady Daddy-Type Hero * Cute, Sweet, Resilient Heroine] Xu Jinhuan, originally named Niandi, was born to a mother who had been kidnapped and sold, and a worthless father. Her grandmother favored boys over girls, and beat her left ear until she was deaf for life. You could say she had every misfortune stacked against her. After escaping her birth family, she opened a de 15.9kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds

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    🍒Completed, non-entertainment industry: A 32-year-old mature and stable father-like boyfriend falls in love at first sight with the female lead, who suffers from depression and is deaf in her left ear. He dotes on her and gently redeems her.

22. 172 软 Achilles' Heel 软肋 Elizabeth Shufen伊丽莎白淑芬Urban241k WordsCompleted If love at first sight has to be explained, it probably belongs to the realm of metaphysics. The moment He Xian'er laid eyes on Ji Hansheng, she felt they ought to have a story together, or maybe even a child! Men are born with two ambitions: to lead respectable women astray and to persuade women of the world to reform. President Ji carried out both principles to the letter. “Take this money, find an honest job, and stop following me.” “What kind of person do you think I am?” Ever since the inci 2.2kReads9.5Score25414d adds

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    Want to try it? It smells great!

23. 173 分 After Our Breakup, I Impulsively Married My Ex's Cold, Abstinent Uncle 分手后，我闪婚了渣男的禁欲小叔 Number Three Yeye三号耶耶Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Marriage of convenience + love after marriage + seven-year age gap + married life + secret identities + winning her back + both leads are inexperienced] After thirty years of cold abstinence, the aloof CEO catches fire after one night of passion and vows to keep her by his side, pampering her night after night. After their wedding, Gu Beiyuan assumes Lin Wanxing is a sweet, innocent, fragile little rabbit. But her secret identities keep piling up, and she turns out to be a wild rose covered in 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're a fan of older men, this is for you! The male lead is aloof and unapproachable at first, but after marrying the female lead, he gradually falls for her and now pursues her in all sorts of ways, like being affectionate and touching her abs 😍😍😍😋😋😋 The whole story is sweet and doting! No melodramatic misunderstandings! Everyone, open your mouths! The male lead is direct and will even initiate kisses; he's also a fan of the female lead (who has an alias)!!! You won't regret reading this!!!

24. 174 边 The Perils of the Borderlands 边境之忧 Wei Yusheng魏鱼生Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet pampering + pure love] A sweet little treat! No angst! One is a college student with no one to rely on, the other a business elite. They had nothing to do with each other, until an unexpected encounter brought them together. She knew nothing about him. Maybe she was just a passing fancy, but she fell in love with him. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Uncle is here.

25. 175 在 Spoiled and Pampered in the Arms of a Violent Tycoon 在暴戾大佬怀里恃宠而骄 Set Meal套餐Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Super sweet, super soft cutie] + [Violent, possessive big shot] = [One-on-one, doting romance with no misunderstandings] He is the heir to the powerful Gu family. Rumor has it that he is ruthless and cursed, and that six of his fiancées have already died because of him. Schemed against by her own family, she is forced to take her sister’s place and marry the rumored demon of the Gu family. But when he meets her, the vicious, ruthless demon transforms into a devoted husband who dotes on his wife 87Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    This book is a must-read for both older men and younger women!!!

26. 176 秦 The Little Sweetheart CEO Qin Picked Up 秦总捡来的小娇妻 Yun Youqing云有情Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Both devoted to each other + sweet romance + nine-year age gap + determined heroine] Her gambling-addicted father tries to marry nineteen-year-old Su Yunnuo off to an old man in exchange for a bride price. Su Yunnuo decisively flees the wedding, but an accident happens along the way, and Qin Zhengnian rescues her. As Su Yunnuo gradually recovers, she knows nothing about the identity of the man who saved her life. When they meet again, she catches Qin Zhengnian’s special attention. He does ev 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a great show, with a 9-year age gap, and it's a sweet and romantic story.

27. 177 请 Ask the Gods to Ferry Me Across 请神渡我 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Noble, Aloof Chief Scientist × Sweet, Gentle, Otherworldly Beauty] [Age Gap + 1v1 + Pure Love + Sweet Romance + Feng Shui + Love Grows Over Time + The Untouchable Beauty Is Brought Down from Her Pedestal] A little girl suddenly came to live in Fang Shinian’s home. Her name was Ling Tong. She was blessed with extraordinary beauty and grace, and she was the only disciple of the feng shui master Xuan Yun. Whenever she saw him, she would softly call him “Brother Shinian.” Fang Shinian didn’t think 83Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    With a nine-year age gap, the unattainable beauty of the protagonist is brought down from her pedestal. The female lead in this book is gentle and obedient, possessing the ability to see both spiritual and malevolent energy. She is the only disciple of a renowned Feng Shui master in China, a most loyal devotee of the Three Pure Ones, and a theist devoid of romantic love. The male lead is aloof and cold, the chief scientist of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, dedicated to scientific research and an atheist seeking to save all living beings. The contrast between an atheist and a theist is a fascinating and harmonious pairing. Later, the male lead uses himself as a test subject for a drug, angering the female lead who returns to her mountain temple. He follows her up the mountain and finally kneels before the Three Pure Ones to repent. The female lead, softened, wipes his hands clean and places the sandalwood bracelet she inherited from her master on his wrist. Her lover has gone to save all living beings; she will come to save him.

28. 178 大 Uncle, Long Time No See! 大叔，别来无恙！ The Tune Is Off; May the Listener Look Back曲有误，愿听者顾Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted A mysterious, powerful, handsome older man VS a pure-hearted, lively, mischievous young woman Stories always begin like this: a chance encounter, entirely unexpected! Stories always end like this: flowers bloom in two places, and their paths lead far apart! She’s always teasing him: “Uncle, give me a kiss and a hug.” He always holds her tenderly and spoils her until she thinks she can get away with anything. She thought they’d spend their whole lives like that, with her causing trouble and him 23Reads5.3Score314d adds

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    Definitely a story about an older man/younger woman [shy]

29. 179 九 The Ninth Master’s Beloved Little Ancestor Is a Force to Be Reckoned With 九爷心尖的小祖宗飒爆了 Jin Xiaoqi锦晓柒Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The infamous Ninth Master Fu, whose name alone strikes terror into people's hearts, has brought home a little menace. Soon, everyone in Yancheng hears that Ninth Master has brought a girl back from the countryside. She’s beautiful, fair-skinned, and temperamental! Little do they know, she’s even more capable than she is beautiful! With nothing better to do, she hacks into some agency’s System. When she gets annoyed, she steals someone’s billion-yuan contract. When she gets excited, several compa 2.8kReads9.3Score32714d adds

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    They are all very doting and sweet.

30. 180 霍 The Huo Heir’s Cherished Darling 霍少的掌中娇 Qi Yu栖予Modern Romance597k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication) Gu Jian, Beijing's notorious delinquent girl, was eighteen and still hadn't graduated from high school. She drank, fought, and wore smoky eye makeup. People feared her, and even ghosts were afraid of her: she was a little tyrant everyone said was headed for the skies. Third Master Huo Chenghan of the Huo family flicked ash from his cigarette, his stern brows lifting slightly. "I hear you want to fly up to the heavens?" Gu Jian, the little tyrant, shuddered. Blushing, she 682Reads9.2Score10114d adds
31. 181 墨 Master Mo, Your Little Ancestor Is a Lovesick Psycho 墨爷你的小祖宗是病娇 Qi Yu栖予Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted Tang Li, the biggest wild card in Mancheng, was dumped on the day of her engagement. Everyone was waiting to laugh at her, but she turned around and kissed a stranger. Mo Fenghan, the underground king of Mancheng, was mysterious and bloodthirsty. No one dared even speak his name. Until someone saw the unhinged beauty Tang Li sitting on his lap, her pretty face full of impatience. “Mo Fenghan, put me down.” Instead of getting angry, the man lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, coax 189Reads9.2Score—14d adds
32. 182 谭 Mr. Tan's Rental Girlfriend Has No Choice but to Lie 谭总的租赁女友，不得不撒谎 Snow Mountain888雪山888Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + love and hate entangled + sweet and spirited + readers who like strong female leads, please stay away] There is a nine-year age gap. Xiang Li and Tan Jingye meet under awkward circumstances, each with their own agenda: you pay for my grandmother’s medical treatment, and I pretend to be your partner to fool your family. When the time comes, we go our separate ways. But things don’t go as either of them expected. At first, the hero barely gives the h 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a story of initial angst followed by sweetness. The male lead appears to be a cold and calculating CEO, but deep down he's passionate and tender. Initially, he doesn't care much for his rented girlfriend, summoning her at will and dismissing her at will. The female lead, needing his help, can only swallow her anger and obey his every whim, hoping the rental period will end soon. However, later, he finds himself increasingly patient with her, tolerating her slaps, her bringing other women to him, and even her bringing dog poop into his luxury car… The once easily manipulated, soft-spoken girl is becoming increasingly unruly!

33. 183 乖 Be Good. Don't Be Your Uncle Sheng, Be My Husband 乖，不当你盛小叔，当你老公 Yu Mu俞慕Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [(11-year age gap) Sweet, Flirtatious, Rebellious Heroine X Gentle, Devoted, Fatherly Hero] After moving in with the Sheng family at fifteen, Shen Qingning developed feelings she shouldn't have for that refined, aloof man, unable to control herself. But he turned her down time and again. She rushed into marriage, was framed, and died with bitter resentment. * One day, she woke up reborn at twenty-two. This time, she would take back everything that belonged to her... 2kReads—Score14014d adds

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    The male lead is the female lead's uncle. (A story of raising a child with a "father figure" dynamic.)

34. 184 表 After She Turned Him Down, the Jealous Older Man Regretted It 表白被拒后，醋精大叔他后悔了 Auntie Born in the Nineties姨妈九零后Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted Who hasn't had to deal with a jerk in their youth? Xia Nanfeng confessed to Lu Xizhou, and he turned her down. But when other men started appearing around her, Lu Xizhou began to regret it. Lu Xizhou was ten years older than her, and she thought he would take good care of her. After he had his way with her, he ended things with a single “I'm bored,” without even giving her a proper breakup. Life had to go on, and she eventually pulled herself out of the gloom of their breakup. Then Lu Xizhou sho 221Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This one, ten years apart.

35. 185 闪 After a Flash Marriage, Miss Song Has Triplets and Becomes Everyone’s Darling 闪婚后，宋小姐一胎三宝成团宠 Autumn Maple, Red Leaves秋枫红叶Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted After being harmed by her uncle by marriage, Song Chi unexpectedly becomes pregnant, and the two of them rush into marriage. Song Chi thinks he is an ordinary man, and they enjoy a simple, happy life together. One day after the wedding Song Chi: “Mister, you look so much like Mu, the president of Mu Group!” Mu Yin: “All right, the truth is out. I’m the heir to the Mu family, worth hundreds of billions.” Song Chi: “You liar! I want a divorce!” Mu Yin: “Honey, I was wrong.” President Mu begins his 2.4kReads7.6Score23714d adds

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    Poor Song Chi was forced into marriage to an older man, but she refused to accept her fate and then met a handsome older man. She thought he was just an ordinary man, but he turned out to be a wealthy and powerful CEO? And after their whirlwind marriage, she was doted on by the whole family.

36. 186 与 A Date with an Older Man 与大叔有个约 Loves Duomei's Enlightenment喜欢多美的悟道Modern Romance110k WordsCompleted Chen Yan has always led an ordinary, peaceful life. She is smart and kind, but ever since she was young, she has been taught to be obedient and follow society’s rules. She was told to seek safety and stability rather than risk and passion. So she has always suppressed her deepest desires, afraid to pursue true love. But everything changes when she unexpectedly meets the male lead, Xin Mingshu. A charming and confident man, Xin Mingshu turns Chen Yan’s world upside down. Their attraction is impo —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can keep reading stories about older men.

37. 187 倾 You Made Time Beautiful 倾城了时光 Nan Yu Yu南屿鱼Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted Proud, talented rich boy vs. timid, sweet little sister Mo Yu had grown up in an orphanage. When she was ten, the Ni family adopted her, and she looked forward to her new life, especially to meeting the family’s older brother, Ni Jiamu. At their first meeting, Ni Jiamu was very cold toward her. As they spent time together, she came to respect and fear her bad-tempered but handsome, academically gifted brother. Yet somehow, this seemingly unattainable man fell hopelessly in love with her, a shy a 20Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is 8 years older than the female lead, and he really dotes on her. It's a great read!

38. 188 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds

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    The first book features an emperor in his twenties, while the female lead is only 14. It's a sweet and doting story where the female lead is reborn as a child and later becomes the emperor's sole favorite. "I love you, and you are who you are. No matter what you become, I will never dislike you, because you are you." She was not virtuous, obedient, or obedient, but her every smile and gesture pleased him so much that he couldn't help but take her to heart. The second book is a sweet romance novel about metaphysics and feng shui. The female lead is a little charlatan, and the male lead is a wealthy and handsome CEO. It's a story of a quirky little girl versus a lucky and wealthy CEO. You won't regret reading it!

39. 189 叔 Uncle, You’re Missing Me in Your Destiny 叔，你命中缺我 A Bun Running Naked裸奔的馒头Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted “Uncle, your forehead looks dark to me. You'll suffer a bloody calamity today, so you shouldn't travel far.” Su Keke grins, showing a row of pearly white teeth. Qin Mochen turns down the blind date arranged by his elders. “Uncle, your eyes are watery, your cheeks are rosy, and the corners of your mouth keep turning up. Looks like romance is in your future!” Qin Mochen fixes his gaze on the little girl, his eyes inscrutable. Later, Su Keke rides on his back, beaming. “Uncle, I did the math, and g 441Reads9.3Score18514d adds
40. 190 名 Love in a Prestigious Family 名门臻爱 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Modern Romance690k WordsCompleted The Xu family of Jingzhou is a distinguished scholarly clan with a century of history. Their daughter, Xu Zhiyao, is clever and mischievous, always pretending to be weak before turning the tables. She’s known as Jingzhou’s little tyrant. The Huo family of Jingzhou is a military and political dynasty with impeccable revolutionary credentials. Their son, Huo Jiating, is known as “Second Master,” a fearsome man who can scare the ghosts away. He’s the perfect match for the little tyrant of the Xu fa 264Reads6.4Score10114d adds

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    The male lead comes from a military family and rises through the ranks, while the female lead is a noblewoman who becomes the matriarch of her family. There's a 10-year age gap between them. A secondary couple features a special forces commander versus a female undercover agent. The story includes political intrigue, espionage, and business battles, with characters leveling up and overcoming challenges along the way – a thrilling and action-packed adventure.

41. 191 我 I Fell Step by Step Into the Trap of a Mature Older Man 我一步步掉入成熟大叔的圈套 Jiu Yan酒妍Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [CEO] [Blind Date] [Rekindled Love] The handsome man Shu Han met at work turned out to be the very person her mother had set her up with! More importantly, the two of them had planned to fake a marriage, but ended up falling in love and rushing to register their marriage. But life is unpredictable. For various reasons, Yang Siqi paid less attention to Shu Han. He wasn't even there when she went into surgery, not once but twice. Shu Han had lost all hope and resolved to leave her 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's here! The male lead is 28 and the female lead is 22—it's so sweet!!! Every chapter is overflowing with sugary goodness!!! Everyone, go read it!!!

42. 192 烈 Strong Liquor and Roses 烈酒玫瑰 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous mixed-race lawyer x dashing, roguish undercover cop + intense push and pull between mature adults + both devoted to each other + steamy and sweet!] Original title: Rose and Strong Liquor After a long separation, they met again at the weddings of their respective friends. Her champagne-colored bridesmaid dress accentuated her stunning figure. She was alluring, mesmerizing, and captivatingly sensual. His captivating eyes were just as flirtatious as ever. In his uniform, he looked tall an 5.9kReads9.4Score82814d adds

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    I love super sweet books, and not only are they sweet, but they also have incredibly exciting content. Enough said, just read them! [Shy][shy]

43. 193 她 Her Wild Bones 她的野骨 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Sweet, fiery, and boldly direct heroine X fierce, unrestrained hero with wildness in his very bones] [She pursues him + nine-year age gap + sweet romance] [Adapted drama Your Island Has Arrived has aired] The day Shen Qi was kidnapped, a man drove an off-road vehicle straight into the warehouse. He took down the kidnappers with his hard fists, then looked at her nonchalantly against the light. “I’m Chi Ye, a friend of your brother’s. I’m here to rescue you.” After starting university, Shen Qi 11.7kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
44. 194 刺 Scandalous! My CEO Boss Has Designs on Me 刺激！霸总老板对我有非分之想 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted A cool, aloof executive boss X a curvy young professional [Workplace + personal growth + romantic tension + both are each other’s first and only] On the night of her university graduation, Lu Zhiyao lost a game of truth or dare and had to pick someone at a bar to confess to. He glanced at her and smiled faintly, his eyes languid and carefree. Raising his glass for a sip, he said, “Little girl, do you even know who I am before you confess your feelings to me?” Lu Zhiyao fled in embarrassment, onl 2.3kReads9.3Score21714d adds
45. 195 他 He’s Seventy Percent Wild 他有七分野 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [His ten-year secret crush finally comes true + Sweet, sweet, sweet] [A rough-and-wild tycoon male lead × a dazzlingly beautiful lawyer heroine] Su Wanji returned to her hometown looking utterly defeated, thinking this was all life had in store for her. Then she became interested in a man. He was cold, dangerous, and untamed. Su Wanji tried everything she could, but she still couldn’t tame him. The day she decided to give up, the fiercest wolf of all lowered his head before her. His voice was lo 10.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
46. 196 婚 Marriage Addiction 婚瘾 A Zang阿藏Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof dance student × refined but depraved professor] [Marriage first, love later ➕ nine-year age gap ➕ devoted and sweet romance ➕ a hero who loves to tease his girl ➕ healing and redemption] A story about a crime boss who takes on the guise of a gentle professor and dotes on his sweet young wife. (1) After an accident, Qin Mian is rescued by the school's most unattainable heartthrob. She thinks he's a gentleman, never guessing he's a beast in gentleman's clothing. Has he finally been un 310Reads9.2Score10414d adds
47. 197 强 Forced Spoiling! My New Husband Cherishes Me Above All Else 强制娇宠！被闪婚老公捧在心尖宠 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knew that Su Wanci, hailed as a “fairy among mortals,” had been kept by Fu Jingzhou for eight years. People all thought they were about to get married, but overnight, Fu Jingzhou cruelly clipped all of Su Wanci’s wings. He thought he could finally control her completely, keep her as a canary in a gilded cage, and possess her for the rest of her life. He never expected that she would turn around and marry Lu Yu, heir to a powerful family with a century of history, the one 12.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
48. 198 穿 The Sweet Everyday Romance of a Book-Transmigrated Side Character and Her Fiancé 穿书女配和未婚夫恋爱的甜甜日常 The Still One Of Chang'an静者长安Modern Romance635k WordsCompleted Lin Jingshu earned immense merit by saving the chosen one of her original world, unlocking a transmigration System. She transmigrated into a book she had once read, becoming the supporting female character Lin Jingshu, and gained a System called “Big Cutie.” A new life began. She decided to leave her old self behind and become a carefree, spirited girl, living the life of an ordinary young woman. But the first thing that happened was her family “forcing” her into an engagement. In the original s 337Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    The male and female leads are nine years apart in age. They get engaged at the beginning and then focus on developing their relationship, without any angst or misunderstandings.

49. 199 甜 Sweet Seduction: The Little Temptress in the Older Man's Arms Is Irresistibly Alluring 甜诱：大叔怀中小妖精超级撩 Leng Ning冷宁Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted Scheming, possessive, icy Third Young Master Huo x a sweet-and-spicy little flirt [Flash Marriage] [Devoted Husband] [Mutual Firsts] [Jealousy Monster] [Big Puppy] Huo Yuchen is ruthless, cold as ice, and keeps women at arm's length. Even Grandpa Huo suspects his grandson's sexuality, until one day he brings a girl home. On their wedding night, Huo Yuchen's eyes are icy and his voice low. "Stay away from me! I'm not interested in women!" He wipes his lips in disgust where she kissed him. "When t 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A whirlwind marriage, a deep and sweet love, [Admiration][Admiration] Obsessive to the bone [Admiration] Super love

50. 200 大 Uncle, Your Baby Kicked Me Again. I Want a Kiss 大叔，你的崽崽又踢我了，要亲亲 Ye Feiqian叶菲浅Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4.8kReads8.9Score39414d adds

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    They're all stories about older men, and the characters are incredibly doting and charming!

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