The Ex-Husband’s Redemption Arc, with Lots of Jealousy 追妻火葬场，疯狂吃醋

1. 1101 三 At Thirty-Six, I Finally Dumped That Good-for-Nothing Scumbag 三十六岁，我终于甩掉了烂人渣男 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted At thirty-six, I finally dumped my worthless scumbag boyfriend 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I mustered all the courage of my thirty-six-year-old self to turn away, only to crumble before he flaunted his twin-pregnant wife. Until time rewound, and I resolutely boarded the bus going in the opposite direction from Yu Zixuan, I realized how breathtakingly beautiful the scenery I had missed along the way was. The first part is a mix of angst and exhilaration...

2. 1102 炮 The Cannon Fodder Female Lead Awakens, and the Male Leads Are Left Begging for Her Back 炮灰女配觉醒，男主们深陷火葬场 Li Renqiu漓人秋Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing [Sweet-faced but ruthless revenge heroine × a whole cast of men with twisted streaks] [Multiple male leads + Chasing her after losing her + Rivalry and love-triangle chaos + Taking by force + Coercive love + Revenge] The He family fell, and He Hui ended up behind bars. Everyone was waiting to see her crawl back in desperation. After all, what could a woman with a prison record do without those pampered heirs protecting her? But they forgot that prey driven mad can turn around and kill the hunter 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This novel features multiple male leads, with the female lead turning evil and seeking revenge. All the male leads face a "wife-chasing hell" scenario, a large-scale battleground of male rivalry, where they fight over jealousy, forcefully take what they want, and engage in coercive love.

3. 1103 欢 Joyful Affection: Young Master Lu Regrets Breaking Off the Engagement 欢喜知意：陆少后悔退婚了 Yue Chubai月初白Modern Romance618k WordsCompleted Both virgins + domineering CEO + bickering lovers Before meeting Shen Yunhuan, Lu Tingyu did only three things each day: eat, sleep, and look for Shen Yunhuan to break off their engagement. After meeting Shen Yunhuan, he still did only three things each day: eat, sleep, and ask for kisses. “Mr. Lu, didn’t we agree to call off the engagement? I wholeheartedly agree. I’ll cooperate completely!” “Did I say that? How come I don’t remember? Did any of you hear me say it?” Everyone fell silent. “Wifey 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is adored by everyone, the male lead is arrogant and aloof, and in the end, he suffers a heartbreaking fall as he tries to win her back.

4. 1104 霸 The CEO's Obsessive Love: When Will My Darling Wife Give Me a Title? 霸总偏执爱：娇妻何时给我名分 Yue Chubai月初白Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted At Yuncheng Airport, Jiang Beichen meets Xu Weiwei by chance and falls in love at first sight with the beautiful, clever girl. But Xu Weiwei unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend, Si Liunian, whom she broke up with five years ago. Back then, she boasted she could win over the violin prince in a month. Now he’s back, transformed into a cold-blooded black swan. She runs, he pursues. His revenge leaves her gasping for breath; his love terrifies her. She wants to be free, but he breaks every one o 15Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 1105 陷 Trapped in the Abyss of Depression, My Husband Saved My Life 陷在抑郁深渊，老公救我一命 Chen Mengla陈梦拉10k WordsCompleted Trapped in the depths of depression, my husband saved my life 726Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The road to winning back your wife is like a funeral pyre!

6. 1106 臣 Submission: The Steppe Tyrant’s Utmost Devotion 臣服：草原暴君的极致偏爱 Mo Jianwei墨见微54k WordsCompleted Surrender: The Steppe Tyrant’s All-Consuming Devotion 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Super crazy, the jealous king

7. 1107 那 Those Years! Losing My Mind! Chasing Her Through Hell! A Childhood That Went Wrong 那些年！精神失常！追妻火葬场！小时候过不好的经历 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Those Years! Mental Breakdown! The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin! A Troubled Childhood 244Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 1108 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Marriage That Spoiled Its Sweetheart 追夫火葬场:养成系婚姻“宠坏了” Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A “Spoiled” Grooming-Style Marriage 199Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 1109 查 Solving Cases Side by Side, the Cold-Faced Young Minister Wants Her All to Himself 查案朝夕相伴，冷面少卿满心独占 Mo Jianwei墨见微57k WordsCompleted They investigate cases together day and night, while the cold-faced young minister secretly wants her all to himself. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 1110 恶 Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Sweethearts! 恶女养成日记:病娇！小众！高干！青梅竹马！ Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive Love! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Friends! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 1111 第 The He Family, Book One 《何家》第一部 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The He Family, Part One 74Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 1112 小 Married Life of a Little Lamb and a Big Bad Wolf 小绵羊与大灰狼的婚后生活 Chen Mengla陈梦拉Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted A sheepish woman with only a middle school education, and a big bad wolf with a high school education. They have a three-year-old son and two elderly parents at home. A story of everyday life, told in a simple, warm style, about married life. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 1113 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Portrait of a Married Woman's Growth 追妻火葬场:已婚女性的成长图鉴 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A Portrait of a Married Woman’s Growth 22Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 1114 关 A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 关于阿诺的故事合集 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 21Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 1115 高 Powerful Family: A Letter to My First-Love Senior 高干:写给初恋学长的信 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Powerful Family: A Letter to My First Love, Senior 35Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 1116 从 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns: Mr. Gu, Stop Fighting 从校服到婚纱:顾总，别打了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted From School Uniforms to Wedding Dress: President Gu, Stop Hitting Me. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 1117 出 Rental-Apartment Romance: Sweet! Devoted! After Making It Big, I Spoil My Wife 出租屋文学:甜宠!双洁!创业成功之后我特别疼老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rental Apartment Romance: Sweet and Fluffy! Both Pure! After Building a Successful Business, I Spoil My Wife Rotten 32Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 1118 顾 After Gu Xingyao's Miscarriage and Suicide, Mr. He Regretted Everything 顾星遥流产自杀后，何总后悔了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted After Gu Xingyao miscarried and took her own life, President He regretted everything. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 1119 破 Mending a Broken Relationship: After Cheating and Lying to His Wife, Young Mr. Jiang Wept and Begged on His Knees 破镜重圆:出轨欺骗老婆后，小江总哭着下跪 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rekindled Love: After Cheating on and Deceiving His Wife, Young President Jiang Wept and Fell to His Knees 32Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 1120 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Pursues His Wife Through Tears 追妻火葬场，校草边哭唧唧边追老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Chases His Wife While Sobbing 20Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 1121 玉 Bound by a Jade Pendant, I Meet My Imperial Cousin Every Year 玉佩为契，皇子表哥与我岁岁相见 Orange Jam橙酱丷Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing A purely historical romance, with no rebirth or transmigration plotlines. The early chapters are sweeter, while things get a little angsty later. The ending is happy, so rest assured, dear readers. At a palace banquet, Xie Siyu’s playful antics led her into Qi Shuyan’s secret domain. Looking at the little girl before him, Qi Shuyan felt that the world had grown a little more colorful. What if he married her and brought her home as his wife??? That would be wonderful! Ever since his mother’s deat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient-style novel featuring a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" plot where the male lead suffers severe emotional turmoil later on. There are no reincarnation or time-travel elements. The beginning is sweet and doting, but there will be slight angst later on. The ending is happy, so please read with confidence. At a palace banquet, Xie Siyu's playful antics led her to stumble upon Qi Shuyan's secret territory. Looking at the young girl before him, Qi Shuyan felt the world had gained a new dimension of color. If he could marry her... That would be wonderful! Since his mother's death, Qi Shuyan had been raised in the imperial mausoleum, far from the royal intrigues but incredibly lonely. One day, the young girl arrived with an imperial decree, saying she would be his future wife. He appeared indifferent, but inwardly he was overjoyed. What Xie Siyu didn't know was that he had obtained this imperial decree through his own efforts. Later, on their second day of marriage, the Northern Barbarians invaded, and the dynasty suffered repeated defeats. Qi Shuyan, the army's commander, mysteriously disappeared for three years. During those three years, Xie Siyu took her husband's place in the army, becoming a renowned female general. But on the battlefield, Xie Siyu unexpectedly encountered Qi Shuyan, now the enemy's commander! What exactly happened?

22. 1122 全 The Whole Wealthy Family Calls Me Wicked, but I'm Just Starving! 全豪门都说我恶毒，其实我饿肚！ Meow Stick喵棍棍Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted She opens her eyes to find that a starving illegitimate daughter has transmigrated into the body of a wicked supporting character, a fake heiress. All she wants to do is eat. The crown prince, who had been set on breaking off their engagement, turns into a lovesick fool and launches a full-on forced romance! The real heiress is furious! She vows to bury this deranged couple, one at the South Pole and the other at the North Pole! [Comedy + Madness + Fake Heiress + Lighthearted + Everyday Life + F 721Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The CEO is so jealous of even the delivery guys that he wants to buy up all the food delivery services in the city! [Laughing][laughing][already added to my wishlist][adding one to my bookshelf]

23. 1123 我 The Blind Date My Mom Set Up for Me Seems to Have Known Me for Years 我妈逼我相的亲，好像认识我很多年 Xuan Jing Sheng Yuan玄境生源18k WordsCompleted The Blind Date My Mom Set Me Up With Seems to Have Known Me for Years —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier sweet romance, perfectly enjoyable! This time, it wasn't under the jacaranda trees, nor in a dream, but in the kitchen where eggs were burning. In this city where osmanthus blossoms bloomed and faded. My hand was pressed against his back, his hands holding the most precious, fragile thing in the world. Outside the window, osmanthus blossoms fluttered down, like a snowfall that had been too late, finally falling where it was meant to.

24. 1124 只 Light in the Palm of My Hand 只手捉光 Chive Fish Ball Bun韭菜鱼丸包Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Print preorders open March 21. See you there!] [Campus romance + sweet indulgence + mutual devotion + straightforward pursuit] Everyone knew Shen Heyu was cold and ruthless, with fists of iron and a stubborn refusal to yield. No one at school dared cross him. That is, until a girl transferred to Class Two from Jincheng. Everyone: Brother Yu hates having a deskmate more than anything. Shen Heyu cleared the clutter from the seat beside him and raised his hand. “Tea 13.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
25. 1125 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 118.9kReads9.6Score13.8kShelves
26. 1126 假 Is the Fake Heiress Impressive Today? 假千金她今天优秀了吗 A Doe Named She一只佘鹿Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Two top students + childhood friends of sorts + heroine who grows over time] Lin Yuejiu was adopted at the age of seven, and in an instant became a little princess. She had loving parents, a doting older brother, and even gained a childhood friend. In her second year of high school, the Lin family's biological daughter was found and brought home. As her place in the family changed, Lin Yuejiu willingly stepped aside for the real heiress. After she left, Lin Yuejiu devoted herself to becoming a 1.5kReads9.2Score138Shelves
27. 1127 恶 The Villainess Becomes Everyone's Darling, and the Cold Boss Begs for Her Attention 恶毒女配变团宠，冷情大佬求贴贴 Fortune-Making Shrimp Jun发财虾仁君Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + beloved by everyone + powerful, wealthy Beijing-circle CEO finally gives in + a whole cast of goofy wingmen + sweet, sweet romance] [Important: The heroine was adopted. They are not related by blood and are not on the same household registration!] Su You transmigrated into the book as a wicked supporting character. From the very start, she was wearing a low-cut top and climbing out of Fu Cheng’s wardrobe. Fu Cheng was the behind-the-scenes big shot whom everyone in B 65kReads8.6Score9.9kShelves
28. 1128 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 70.1kReads9.5Score12.7kShelves
29. 1129 重 Reborn to Become a Widow, but the Prince Can Read Minds 重生只想丧偶，王爷竟然会读心 Clumsy Goop菜鸡糊糊Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted The whole book is complete, everyone! Enjoy it without worry. Mwah mwah mwah (´ε` )♡ [Both reborn + mind-reading + absurd comedy + the husband’s long road to winning back his wife + male lead angst] (Cold-faced border prince vs. beloved legitimate daughter) Wei Yue: He thought he was the cinnabar mole in his wife’s heart in their previous life. He never expected someone else to be in her heart! Jiang Jianwei: [Heaven gave me another chance, so of course I’m going to let loose! To hell with his c 288Reads—Score106Shelves

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    The physical pain is nothing compared to the agony in my heart. I stubbornly hide my injuries, unwilling to let you know. I always feel you don't cherish me as much as you did when we first got married; you're just a fickle, wicked woman! Even though I'm injured, I won't say a word. I won't tell you I've always been better than Yinghe. I'll just wait quietly, waiting for the day you turn around and see how good I am. My love for you has never been expressed in words! Humph!

30. 1130 老 My Wife Tricked Me into Marriage, and An Lao'er Has Turned Dark 老婆骗婚，安老二黑化了 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted Main characters: Xu Yuan, An Xianlin (Xu Yuan's Wish Comes True) [Possessive love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + chasing his wife + pregnancy and running away] To avoid marrying into a wealthy family, Xu Yuan devises a fake-marriage scheme. The plan is perfect: approach him under a false identity and seduce him with her acting skills. Once the second young master falls deeply in love, she'll dump him and teach him a lesson. But she miscalculated one thing. The man, overlooked since childh 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead tricked him into marriage and ran away pregnant; the male lead, after turning evil, chased after her. [Sending hearts]

31. 1131 娃 A Three-Year-Old Child?! After Their Reunion, CEO Liang Won't Stop Sweet-Talking Her for a Title 娃三岁？！重逢后梁总缠哄要名分 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance167k WordsOngoing Reunion after years apart + the powerful one backing down + chasing his wife + push and pull Possessive CEO VS resilient, clear-eyed policewoman Ling Wei never imagined that after hiding for four years, she would not only run into Liang Yanxiu again, but also let him find out about their daughter. She was thrown into chaos. He, however, was as cold as a stranger. But whenever they were alone, Liang Yanxiu would pin her beneath him. “Ling Wei, what do you mean, our daughter is three? We broke up —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good.

32. 1132 暴 The Tyrant's Beloved Only Wants to Escape 暴君的心头宠一心只想逃离 I Am Xianya我是贤雅Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted The tyrant's beloved only wants to escape. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here comes a high-quality story that's both exhilarating and heart-wrenching!

33. 1133 明 He Got Everything He Wanted, Yet Regretted It All 明明得偿所愿，他却悔不当初 I Am Xianya我是贤雅13k WordsCompleted He got exactly what he wanted, yet now he regrets it all. —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 1134 落 Down-and-Out Noblewoman Vs. Dashing Young General 落魄世家贵女VS鲜衣怒马小将军 I Am Xianya我是贤雅11k WordsCompleted A fallen noblewoman VS a dashing young general 241Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 1135 贬 After Demoting His Wife to Concubine, He Regretted It 贬妻为妾后，他后悔了 I Am Xianya我是贤雅Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted After Demoting His Wife to Concubine, He Regretted It 368Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 1136 哥 I’m Claiming My Brother’s Childhood Sweetheart 哥哥的青梅竹马，我要定了 Yin Yiyi尹伊衣Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted (1VN + Taking by Force + Obsessive Madmen + Pathological Possessiveness + The Husband Chases His Wife Through Hell) Su Qingqing felt she'd been cursed for eight lifetimes to meet the Lu family's pair of lunatic brothers. The younger brother sweet-talked and deceived her, setting traps at every turn, intent on having her completely to himself. The older brother was obsessively deranged and fiercely possessive, treating her as his property. The sincerity she gave them had been part of a scheme fro 720Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The younger brother's pursuit of his wife is a heart-wrenching tale of betrayal and heartbreak. It's quite a story.

37. 1137 滑 Mr. Waterloo 滑铁卢先生 Aman阿蛮Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance] [Urban] [The Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [The Untouchable Goddess Descends from Her Pedestal] [Getting Back Together After a Breakup] [Cold, Reserved, and Secretly Passionate CEO Luo Liangxi x Gorgeous, Unhinged "Little Witch" Ke Shan] Whether it was five years later or the long stretch of time five years before, this man, Luo Liangxi, was destined to be the greatest defeat of her life. Ke Shan was in a wretched state, so she could only choose to bare her edge, fighting as she fel 194Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A once deeply in love relationship ends in heartbreak; the domineering CEO sheds his aloofness and relentlessly pursues his wife, relentlessly criticizing her for her unrestrained and carefree nature, creating a tug-of-war between them.

38. 1138 和 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 804Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This story tells of a man and woman who meet, fall in love, separate for some reason, and eventually reconcile.

39. 1139 咱 Our Prince He Has Fallen 咱们赫太子爷陷进去了 Matcha Milk Pudding抹茶奶冻冻Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [Cool, poisonous rose × born-bad playboy] [High school and college / angsty push-and-pull / neither is sexually inexperienced / adversarial couple / genuine playboy turns over a new leaf / morally gray cast / plot twists] At this school, where even the principal had to bow to power, a group of transfer students arrived. These party-loving troublemakers stirred up an already chaotic school, causing one upheaval after another. Xiao Yun never imagined she would get involved with Xi Heling, much les 624Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist is possessive

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