A Gentle, Cultured, Strategic Male Lead Who Favors Only One Person 男主温润如玉 有谋略 但只偏爱一人

1. 101 老 My Wife Is Such a Flirt, Professor Huo Pulls Her into His Arms and Coaxes Her 老婆太会撩，霍教授揽腰怀里哄 Fallen Peach Blossoms in a Crimson Blur乱红桃落Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart + one-on-one, both romantically inexperienced + sweet romance + secret crush comes true] [Cool, radiant female forensic doctor + supposedly celibate genius professor] Her cool side is for everyone else; she saves her radiant, seductive side for Professor Huo. Likewise, he’s truly celibate around everyone else, but only pretends to be around Dr. Sheng. After scaring off her eighth blind date of the year, Sheng Qingtang ran into Huo Shixu again. Compared with how she re 16.2kReads8.4Score2.5k14d adds

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   I absolutely love the male and female leads. They have strong moral values, great personalities, and a strong sense of justice; they never hesitate to punish bad guys.

2. 102 高 The Road to Glory for a Noble Lady 高门贵女的荣华之路 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping's household, Lin Chuyue married the Fourth Imperial Grandson, Zhou Xiao, as his principal wife at sixteen. At nineteen, she became a princess consort, and at twenty-six, she rose to become the most powerful woman in the Great An Dynasty: the empress. Who hasn't exclaimed that Lin Chuyue was born under a lucky star? Yet the hardships she endured are too painful to speak of. Zhou Xiao's childhood sweetheart of a cousin, a concubine reborn, and a ma 4.8kReads8.8Score31314d adds

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   📚A scheming, manipulative empress × a ruthless emperor|Childhood sweetheart + reborn transmigrated woman all wiped out✨ [Character-driven, exhilaratingly satisfying] - Female lead Lin Chuyue: From the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family to the empress, her gentleness is deadly, "I bestow upon you dignity, you must accept it with both hands." - Male lead Zhou Xiao: Seemingly a master of impartiality, but secretly enjoying watching the drama unfold, "I love seeing the empress jealous yet pretending to be magnanimous." ✍️ [Reasons to watch] 1️⃣ Unconventional palace intrigue! No melodrama, no forbearance, only intellectual domination. 2️⃣ Ruthless, doting husband! He claims to "spread his affections evenly," but secretly climbs the walls of the Empress's palace every day. 3️⃣ Various female supporting characters are sent to their deaths, and the empress counters them with wit and satisfaction💕 Click to watch and see how the scheming empress turns her treacherous backyard into a script of imperial favor!

3. 103 久 Reunited After Years Apart: Mr. Xu's One Exception 久别重逢：许先生的底线例外 Big Peach Blossom大桃花Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted Blazing Heat Dr. Xu’s One Exception to His Principles | His Unrivaled Devotion {Cool, fastidious, and refined gentleman X unruly, free-spirited heroine.} {Reunion after years apart + married first, love later + rekindled romance + male lead with a powerful hidden background + healing + female friendship + lighthearted crime-solving} {The male lead comes from a powerful family.} Xu Qingyan was disciplined and gentle as jade. He seemed distant and restrained, but concealed an intense devotion and 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Admiration][Admiration]

4. 104 快 Quick Transmigration: Winning Over This Villainous Heroine 快穿：给这个反派女主上攻略 This Lord Isn't Stingy本君不抠Modern Romance487k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + System + A Sneaky, Mischievous Heroine Who Isn’t Evil + A Cool, Sincere Hero] Playing the villain is a test of professional skill. Lu Jian has always known that. She needs to be a good actor, ruthless and merciless, able to kill without batting an eye, cold-blooded and heartless, and always at odds with the male lead. She has to keep going down this road and never turn back. No one can stop her! Bystander: “Lu Jian is ruthless and merciless.” Her aloof, immaculate brother 1.1kReads9.1Score10014d adds

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   I really like this book; the male lead is incredibly gentle, and I like gentle male leads because of it. "The river murmurs, the trees murmur, boats drift on the river, I search long and far, for life itself." I love it so much, but the author finished it so hastily [crying][crying][crying]

5. 105 江 The Jianghu’s Ultimate Nepotism Hire: I Rule with My Senior Brothers at My Side 江湖最强关系户，我靠师兄横着走 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted (Ladies, this one ends abruptly! Don’t read it, don’t read it, don’t read it! Please!) [Childhood Sweethearts + Growing Up Together + Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Ensemble Cast] Corrupt officials hold sway, and both the jianghu and the imperial court are caught in a crisis. A band of young warriors, each driven by their own convictions, come together for the greater good of their country and people. Some seek the Way through the sword, cutting down every villain; some use their wits to se 227Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended! Let's start with the second male lead. He's absolutely wonderful; he knows how to fight for the female lead's feelings, but after realizing her love, he decisively lets go and supports her, always silently staying by her side. The male lead is handsome, gentle, and refined. He's her childhood sweetheart, and they both run towards each other, supporting one another along the way, while subtly competing for her affections. The supporting characters are all very vivid, creating a mini-ensemble cast.

6. 106 温 The Gentle, Love-Crazed Crown Prince Is Sick, and I Have the Cure 温柔病娇太子有病，我有药 Jiang Yuyi江予一Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance] [Hopelessly Love-Struck, Devoted Male Lead] [First Love, Faithful to Each Other] [Lighthearted Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] Xie Changchen, Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, is peerlessly handsome. He made a name for himself across the land at fifteen during the Battle of Qiancheng. Yet his frail health leaves him coughing up blood at the slightest provocation, and the Imperial Preceptor once declared he wouldn't live past twenty-five. The emperor and empress, do 13.8kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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   The male lead is a love-struck, spoiled prince; the female lead is a humorous, capable, and brilliant doctor. The male lead is highly skilled, resourceful, and utterly devoted to his wife. The story has both sweet and angsty moments.

7. 107 惊 Shocking! The Flower-Palace Courtesan Is Pregnant, and the Barren Prince Will Have an Heir 惊！花魁孕崽，绝嗣王爷有后了 Orange Glow and Treasure橘光宝气Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Just rated, score may rise] (Sly yet spirited beauty × fake playboy, fake infertile, real prince) [Household-intrigue power fantasy + devoted couple + everyone’s favorite + marriage before love] Jiang Li took the place of a princess who had fallen on hard times and was sold into a brothel. After thirteen years, on the day she became the star courtesan, a mysterious man bought her first night, and she unexpectedly became his cure for pent-up desire. Who knew she was naturally fertile? After one 1.1kReads8.2Score13114d adds

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   Highly recommend this book! The courtesan is both beautiful and sassy, ​​unexpectedly becoming pregnant with a prince's child. She uses her acting skills and cunning to stir up trouble in the marquis's mansion. The fake playboy prince uses his own methods to win her over, spoiling his wife excessively – it's incredibly sweet and satisfying!

8. 108 穿 Transmigrated to the 1960s, the Young Educated Woman Is Spoiled by Her Older Lover 穿越六零，小知青被大叔狠狠宠爱 Love Yourself热爱自己的Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Su Qingge unexpectedly arrives in the 1960s, alone in the world. By a twist of fate, she meets Shen Chaozong, who protects and loves her. Every day, every chapter is full of affection and sweetness. There are also plenty of stories about life and its many different faces, along with tales of rural life. Come and read! This isn’t a power fantasy about an all-conquering heroine. It’s about a laid-back girl who wins by doing nothing. 60.8kReads8.8Score6.7k14d adds

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   The male lead is a politician, I love it, it's super sweet.

9. 109 折 Farewell, Broken Willow 折柳辞 Wen Lin'an温临安Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + married first, love later + happy family with children + no misunderstandings] “Do you know that only when you love someone do you want them to be well? That's how I feel about you...” “To me, My Lord, you are a warm spring breeze, a lamp in a dark room, charcoal in the snow, and a boat at a dangerous crossing... I hope my family stays safe, and I hope you stay safe too.” She thought she had truly fallen for Cui Xingzhi. Those who love each other may not stay 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel; there's no reincarnation, no time travel, and no misunderstandings. The male and female leads have strong moral values. The female lead initially marries the male lead to use him, but she later admits it, while the male lead subtly confesses his feelings. The epilogue mentions that the male lead falls in love at first sight, and the female lead's feelings develop over time. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and they end up with both a son and a daughter. Lord Cui truly only loves her!

10. 110 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, but he only loves one person. [Laughs][laughs][laughs][laughs]

11. 111 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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    This is really good. It's an older man/older woman relationship, the male lead is emotionally stable and a guiding lover, the female lead is obedient and gentle, the male lead falls in love at first sight with his fiancé's niece, and then a series of deliberate plans begin, and you know the rest.

12. 112 替 The Substitute Bride: A Marquis's Widow Is No Easy Match 替嫁：侯门寡妇不好当 He Xidong何夕东Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + personal growth + face-slapping + adorable child] 1v1, both leads are virgins Charming stand-in bride, a humble concubine’s daughter × a prince-to-be who returns from the dead. Yuzhu, a concubine’s daughter, is forced to take her elder sister’s place and become a widow in the marquis’s household after her sister is widowed before her wedding. All she wants is to live quietly as a widow, but the marquis’s household is full of danger, and someone is constantly trying to kill 1.1kReads9.0Score13714d adds

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    The male lead in this book is cunning, only loves the female lead, and is also very funny—I laughed so hard I was pounding my bed in the middle of the night! The author has a very vivid imagination!

13. 113 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score76714d adds

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    A gentle and refined prince, possessing both courage and strategic acumen, is destined for a different fate, as the female protagonist travels across a thousand years to alter his destiny.

14. 114 贪 Lusting After Beauty 贪图美色 Twilight Snow, Clear Skies暮雪晴Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted What's the first thing you do after being reborn? Obviously, block your ex and find yourself a sweet younger guy! After being reborn, Zhou Zhou finally becomes a heartless "bad woman" and starts pursuing the genetically gifted top student Cheng Hongjian. Cheng Hongjian painstakingly plans their future together, not knowing that Zhou Zhou only chose him for his superior genes and wants to have a child with him. "You were the one who approached me and then abandoned me. But this time, it's over wh 13.5kReads9.5Score1.2k14d adds

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    The male and female leads are exceptionally well-developed and nuanced! The male lead is a wonderful example of gentleness and unwavering devotion—I love him! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

15. 115 陛 Your Majesty! Did My Inner Thoughts Just Leak Out? 陛下！我的心声漏风啦？ Qing Reclines on the Couch Listening to Snow卿卧榻听雪Ancient Romance130k WordsOngoing Readers who enjoy lighthearted everyday stories and an overbearing yet tender male lead are welcome! Those looking for a mindless power fantasy should proceed with caution. Transmigrate into a book + mind-reading + gentle emperor + harem + everyone’s darling + absurd comedy + ensemble cast + sweet romance + unhinged antics The first day Xiao Zhi could hear Su Xiaoxiao’s thoughts: Aaaah, the dog emperor is so handsome! I want to sleep with him! His ears turned red, and he quietly had her brought 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It gets better as it goes on; pure love and devoted love.

16. 116 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    The female lead is reborn and pretends to be a scheming woman, while the male lead is a virtuous and upright prime minister, a true gentleman.

17. 117 误 I Accidentally Seduced My Archenemy. Night After Night, I Keep Him Wrapped Around My Finger 误撩死对头，掐腰夜夜拿捏 Lone Mist, Green-Robed Wanderer孤雾青衣客Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted Dear readers, the descriptions leading up to the finale might... ahem... I won't say more. You know what I mean, right? (cue the doge meme) I stayed up all night writing, and at last I brought the story to a proper end. Thank you for reading. There's a letter for you at the end, so give it a read. Wishing you all happiness and great fortune. [Two powerful leads facing off + extreme sexual tension + a love rivalry + monogamous, mutually faithful romance] To get out of an arranged marriage, Su Wan 2Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 毒 The Little Poison Doctor 毒医小狂妃 Flowers Have Nothing to Envy花不羡Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted Ye Xiaoxiao, a medical prodigy of the 21st century, excelled in both Chinese and Western medicine and won every major international medical award while still young. No one could have imagined that she would die in an accidental fall while chasing a celebrity! The medical community wailed in grief: handsome men really are a hazard... After transmigrating, Ye Xiaoxiao wakes to find herself as Ye Yaoyao, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jin’s family. From then on, she saves lives with her med 13kReads9.1Score86214d adds

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    These two are definitely the best; I could read them countless times and never get tired of them.

19. 119 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 17.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    This book really fits the description, and it's one of my absolute favorites. I highly recommend it.

20. 120 超 A Supermodel Transmigrates and Becomes the Marquis’s Beloved 超模穿越，我是侯爷心尖宠 Love Yourself热爱自己的Ancient Romance177k WordsCompleted [No Strong Female Lead] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [Instant Attraction] [Everyday Gossip] Mu Rong Qingfeng rescued Lu Zhiyao, who had just returned to the capital, at the city gate. The moment he saw her, she captured his heart and his dreams, and he began the wonderful journey of pursuing and pampering his beloved wife. Spring breezes and summer rains, flowers beneath the moonlight: everything is filled with affection and sweet kisses. Their romance moves quickly, and it's sweet! 12.5kReads—Score1.8k14d adds

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    Romantic tales, sweet romance, and all sorts of sweet moments—do you like sweet and romantic stories?

21. 121 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 238.5kReads9.2Score31.1k14d adds

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22. 122 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is truly a captivating read. Absolutely fantastic!! After reading so many formulaic sweet romance novels set in ancient times, this story of a blind doctor and an emperor's destined power struggles is exceptionally poignant. The female protagonist, having spent thirty years in hiding, enters the palace to seek revenge. Blind yet with a clear mind, she uses her medical skills to stir up the political storm. The emperor, adept at balancing power, finds his frozen heart breaking for his nemesis. Hatred mingles with love, and political intrigue intertwines with deep affection. From being pawns in a game of chess, they slowly embrace each other's scars, achieving redemption. The writing is atmospheric and evocative, the political intrigue is logically sound, and the tug-of-war between love and hate is delicate and lingering. A must-read for fans of high-quality historical romance with political intrigue and heart-wrenching moments.

23. 123 替 After the Substitute Marriage, the Madam Keeps Getting Into Trouble 替嫁后，夫人她又又又惹事了 Banquet on a Spring Day宴春日Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed layabout vs. fake-sick schemer] [One-on-one sweet romance] [Both leads are each other's first and only love, happy ending] Shen Changnian transmigrated into the body of a pitiful girl whose useless father and uncaring stepmother neglected her. She'd heard that Gu He'an, the Grand Tutor's son, was handsome, came from a good family, and was destined to die young. Shen Changnian's eyes lit up again and again. She gladly agreed to marry him in someone else's place, thinking she'd be 3.8kReads9.0Score62914d adds

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    📖Just finished reading ✨Shen Changnian✖️Gu He'an✨ 🍬A sweet romance story of arranged marriage turning into love👩The female lead is smart and a natural actress👨The male lead is loyal and responsible🎐He has political acumen💗and romance🎊Later, my wife, I can't live without you💗The supporting characters are also great💫Go read it⬇️

24. 124 凤 The Phoenix Hides in the Green Mountains 凤隐青山 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing The starting price for the new book has just been set. It will go up later! [Emperor and empress, devoted to each other, she runs away while pregnant, adorable child, legitimate daughter of a marquis, fallen prince, peerless beauty, love at first sight, husband pursues his wife after losing her, palace intrigue, amnesia] If you don’t like the synopsis, please don’t read! If it’s not your thing, move on. Please don’t be hurtful! She is Wen Wan, the cast-off legitimate daughter of the Anyuan Marqu 1.2kReads6.8Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and virtuous, and the empress is the legitimate daughter of an imperial family who lives in seclusion in the mountains. The male lead is the crown prince who later ascends the throne but falls into misfortune. He is rescued by the female lead before leaving, and they secretly pledge their lives to each other. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, pregnant, and runs away while pregnant. She gives birth to the child alone, raises the baby alone, and suffers a difficult childbirth. Five years later, she returns the child to her family. She is now pregnant with her second child and is experiencing abdominal pain and threatened miscarriage.

25. 125 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 101.2kReads9.2Score11.2k14d adds

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    The male lead in this book is gentle and refined, and is an emperor with great strategic skills. He dotes on the female lead alone. The female lead is reborn and is very dependent on the male lead. It's not a story where both characters are virgins, but the author really writes it very well. If you're interested, you can check it out!

26. 126 讹 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 364Reads6.9Score10414d adds

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    A beautifully written short story, absolutely brilliant. ① She extorted five thousand taels from the Crown Prince, slapped him in the face, and he lost everything. ② She's defiant and vengeful. ③ She described her junior uncle as a beauty, and the junior uncle, hearing her inner thoughts, wanted to make her his wife. Alas, she wasn't human! All three books are excellent!

27. 127 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    👩‍🚀Try these books! The male and female leads are so adorable!! High-ranking officials within the system, you won't regret reading them! 👩‍🚀Book 1: The male lead holds a high position of power and has a powerful background! During an inspection, he sets his sights on the female lead, who has just entered the system. Using his position, he gradually takes advantage, using both coercion and enticement! The female lead outwardly respectfully calls him "Secretary," but her inner thoughts are: What a load of rubbish, a wolf in sheep's clothing… After moving in together, the female lead discovers that this man is an iceberg to outsiders, but a volcano to her! An absolute must-read for older men in a relationship! [Note]

28. 128 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds
29. 129 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.4kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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    Xie Lingyun (the female lead calls him Xie Axiu [smirk]) really made me cry. He went through countless cycles without being able to change his predetermined fate. Thankfully, the female lead appeared this time, and she became his only reason to live. [Crying]

30. 130 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
31. 131 恶 The Vicious Supporting Woman Whitewashes Daily 恶毒女配洗白日常 Twilight Gleam暮色流光Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Feng Yun transmigrates into a book and becomes a villainous supporting woman whom everyone despises: useless, vicious, and flirtatious and affected. According to the plot, she’ll keep courting death, diligently paving the way for the heroine, before meeting a tragic end. On her first day after transmigrating into a book, the original owner, busy courting death, has tied up the book’s stunning male lead and is about to do unspeakable things to him. Terrified, Feng Yun scrambles to set him free, h 2.7kReads8.9Score28614d adds

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    Xiao Li is truly a treasure of a male protagonist—a gentleman of refined manners and gentle grace.

32. 132 捡 I Picked Up a War God to Be My Husband 捡个战神当压寨夫君 A Stunning Reflection on a Still Shadow惊鸿照静影Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Also known as: "A Fake Wedding? The Grand Commander Keeps Turning the Act into Reality" [Glamorous, teasing bandit chieftain × cool-headed, steady Grand Commander; strong female lead + marriage before love + amnesia + two powerful leads + happy ending + nation and home] On the third day of the martial arts matchmaking tournament, Ren Huan came across a man. Everyone thought Ren Huan wanted to choose a husband whose martial arts skills matched her own. No one expected her to fall for a sickly-loo 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and refined, unknowingly falling for the female lead. He always does more than he says, dotes on her exclusively, and after confirming his feelings, he begins to plan their future together, silently clearing away all obstacles. He is truly wonderful!

33. 133 穿 Book Transmigration: The Heiress and the Second Male Lead Get Their Happy Ending 穿书：千金女配和男二HE了 Chu Luo Jinchao初落锦朝Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted After years of studying by the light of a cold window, Yu Ruoqing was killed by a drunk driver on the very day she received her university admission letter. The good news: she transmigrated into a book as a wealthy heiress~ The bad news: she was the villainess, and her ending was utterly tragic! The villainess in the novel had money and influence, but no love. Madly obsessed with the male lead, she used every means at her disposal against the heroine he loved, only to end up with her family dest 17Reads6.3Score414d adds

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    🌸Gentle yet resolute, highly intelligent female lead VS Refined and gentle, highly intelligent male lead ੭ˊᵕˋ੭ Jiang Yanshu's gentleness is natural, like a breeze softly brushing past everyone. He maintains just the right amount of politeness and care for everyone, neither overly familiar nor distant. He is vibrant and real, full of life.

34. 134 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.6kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] Recently found a 9.5-Star book (complete, read with confidence). The male lead is gentle and restrained, his unrequited love blossoms into reality; the female lead enters into an arranged marriage but falls in love later. It's straightforward (she confesses as soon as she realizes she likes someone). Note: The female lead has an ex-boyfriend; holding hands is the only limit! It's a very gentle and sweet book!

35. 135 至 Beloved and Spoiled 至爱偏宠 Xia Qibao夏柒宝Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted “Easygoing heiress × gentle, refined second young master. Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, you won’t regret picking this up!” Wen Ruoshu never expected that the reason she’d return to the capital one day would be an arranged marriage! But it was only an arranged marriage, and she could accept that. As for whom she married, she didn’t particularly care. After all, as far as she was concerned, anything that didn’t threaten her life was a minor matter. They had agreed on a 4.9kReads8.9Score49914d adds
36. 136 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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    That's right, that's right, the male lead is just obsessed with love, he only cares about the female lead. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

37. 137 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. 49Reads—Score414d adds
38. 138 让 She Wanted Me as Her Lover, but I Had Other Plans 让她当外室，她偏要另谋高枝 Teacher Sweet Tea甜茶老师Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet clearheaded young lady + dashing young general] [Long-planned romance + sweet pampering + the hero is head over heels] Jiang Wan was the only daughter of the Jiang family, born into wealth, with money and beauty to spare. As soon as she came of age, she was engaged to the legitimate son of the Lu family. She had thought they were a match made in heaven, but at a spring banquet, she heard Lu Jingyan say with her own ears: “She’s just a merchant’s daughter. Why would I take her serious —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is both scholarly and martial. Originally a top scholar, he was demoted to third place because he was too handsome. Later, resentful, he abandoned his studies and took up martial arts, becoming a young general. His relationship with the female lead is quite fun; they constantly flirt. A sweet and intelligent female lead & a seemingly innocent but actually cunning male lead.

39. 139 春 Your Smile Outshines the Spring Breeze 春风不若你微笑 Fold the Fire, One Summer折火一夏Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, in the mountains of the west, she endured the grief of losing both her parents in an earthquake, then followed him alone to a dazzling city of lights. Over the next ten years, he gave her a unique kind of love and devotion. When she missed home so much she couldn't sleep, he would comfort her until she drifted off. When she struggled with her studies and felt down, he would tutor her. When she was heartbroken, thinking she might die from her illness, he told her, "I'll come and be 286Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    The first book was really tear-jerking. It was angsty but had a happy ending. There was an age gap, and the male lead truly loved the female lead and was very gentle. [Almost crying][Almost crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying] The second book had a very strategic male lead who fell in love with the female lead at first sight. The female lead was really pitiful, but she met her light. [Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying]

40. 140 快 Quick Transmigration: Amid Wind and Snow, She Is the Moon in His Heart 快穿：缠绵风与雪，她是心上月 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Male lead’s POV] [The male lead is the original owner] [Both are each other’s one and only] + A ditzy little helper joins in halfway through At first, the Myriad Worlds Pearl begged one person to do missions, but he refused every time. Later, the pearl, which had been fast asleep, suddenly sprang to life, utterly bewildered. “You lousy Host! You’ve hooked another mission target!” [World One: Skilled Divine Physician × Prime Minister’s Legitimate Daughter] √ “I’ll trade everything I’ve learned 9kReads9.3Score83014d adds

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    [Attention][Attention][Attention] The male lead in this book is gentle and refined, but also very shrewd; he only has eyes for the female lead.

41. 141 月 The Moon Hidden in My Heart 月亮藏心里 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Families + Slow-Burning Romance + Healing + Age Gap + Devoted Pairing] Everyone was afraid of Ji Yanshen. Afraid of this terrifying, fearsome man. People said that after years in the business world, Ji Yanshen had become a seasoned operator: a ruthless, cold-hearted businessman who would stop at nothing. But why was the Ji Yanshen she knew so gentle? Though he was never one for words, for all these years he had been like a reserved yet devoted elder, taking care of her in every po 2.6kReads9.3Score25314d adds
42. 142 深 The Deep Sea Knows You 深海知于你 Liang Jiang凉疆Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted One is a shining gem in the world of design; the other is an impressive scion of a high-ranking family. Though they seem to have nothing in common, the two end up together. He gives her an unprecedented sense of love and security, and she breaks through her emotional barriers to choose him wholeheartedly for once. He says he’s determined to win her heart and pursue her. He says that if she can wait for him where she is, no matter how long the road of life, he’ll keep walking toward her without w 873Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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    ① Two seemingly unrelated people came together. He gave her unprecedented favoritism and a sense of security, and she overcame her emotional barriers, resolutely choosing him for the first time. ② Everyone knew that Chu Yuan, this medical genius, was known as a celestial being. He was gentle and refined, a gentleman like an orchid, admired by countless women, yet none dared to approach him. In his eyes, there were only patients, no women. Unexpectedly, beneath the man's gentle and refined exterior lay a cunning and ruthless wolf.

43. 143 窃 The Game of Stealing a Kingdom 窃国游戏 The Little River Gurgles小河水淙淙Modern Romance88k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads] [Ensemble Cast] [Redemption] [New World] Is this the road up the mountain? That's right, it leads all the way to the summit. Does climbing the mountain take a whole day? My friend, we set out at sunrise and keep going until sunset. Beneath this bizarre and dazzling otherworld, perhaps dawn will break only on the day we finally come to our senses. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I prefer YYDS (a popular Chinese online forum). The male lead is cultured, sophisticated, and classy. Before meeting the female lead, he was chaste and meticulous in his thinking. After meeting her, he becomes both strategic and sincere.

44. 144 咬 A Bite of Sweet Pear 咬一口甜梨 Spring Speaks Not春不语Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Bite of Sweet Pear is now available on all major platforms. A cool, calculating doctor versus a sweet girl with a few tricks up her sleeve. Very sweet, no angst. The first time Chu Yuan saw Ruan Li, who was staying with his family, was at the hospital. She was a delicate beauty, graceful as a willow and lovely as peach blossoms, breathtaking at first sight. Her eyes glistened with tears as her slender fingers tugged at his clothes. “Doctor Chu, I’m scared of pain. Please b 6.1kReads9.4Score64314d adds
45. 145 写 A Writer's Soul Reincarnates as Silly Zhu, Living However He Pleases 写手魂穿傻柱之随心所欲 User88002538用户88002538Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted He Yuzhu woke up in the body of Silly Zhu from the Siheyuan, determined not to repeat his past mistakes. But when Qin Huairu came over looking pitiful to borrow some food, he lost his head for a moment and pulled her inside. As he was feeling refreshed and getting his memories straight, he suddenly realized it was 1958. Jia Dongxu was still alive, and Qin Huairu wasn’t a widow yet! Just then, Jia Dongxu’s anxious shouts came from outside the door: “Huairu! Huairu, where are you?” 31Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    😄[What][Pouting][Pouting][Pouting]

46. 146 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.2kReads8.9Score75914d adds

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    The story begins with the two strangers getting their marriage certificate. They meet through a blind date, and the male lead is charming, flirtatious, gentle, and mature, gradually guiding the female lead towards him. [Kissing emojis]

47. 147 魂 I Reincarnated as Sha Zhu, and From the Start It Was a Night of Passion with Lou Xiaoe 魂穿傻柱开局是与娄晓娥的销魂夜 Pine Shadows and Moonlight in the Courtyard半庭松月Male-Channel Fanfiction661k WordsCompleted Haiwang Tong Yajun's soul transmigrates into Silly Zhu in the Siheyuan. From the start, it is the very night Lou Xiao'e is about to flee to Hong Kong with her parents and gives herself to He Yuzhu! Lou Xiao'e leaves without a word, and the jade bangle she leaves behind for Silly Zhu is accidentally stained with blood, turning into a portable pocket dimension that helps him grow and make progress in the Siheyuan... The former Haiwang now has Qin Shuiru, Yu Li, Qin Jingru, Ran Qiuye, Yu Haitang, a 275Reads5.8Score—14d adds
48. 148 一EN I Accidentally Became the Ultimate Villain! 一不小心成了终极大反派！ A Promise一个承诺Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book, no System, historical setting, female lead] What should you do after transmigrating into a book as a female-oriented novel’s villain, when the heroine has a prince backing her? Easy: either marry her or destroy the country! What if you can’t stand this world? Why not change it while you’re at it?… 8.9kReads8.7Score46414d adds

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    Absolutely!

49. 149 穿 Transmigrated to the Siheyuan, Where I Married Huaihua 穿越四合院之我娶了槐花 User88002538用户88002538Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Modern young man Tian Xuyang is betrayed by his girlfriend and humiliated by his rival, but in his darkest hour he fights back and makes his enemies pay dearly. Just as he is sinking into a luxurious life supported by a rich woman, he suddenly discovers that his "sugar mommy" is actually Yu Li, the restaurant owner from Love in the Courtyard. He has accidentally transmigrated into a book and landed in a Beijing courtyard in the early 1980s! Among the gray tiles and brick walls, the sounds of Sil 3.7kReads—Score12914d adds
50. 150 一 Xu Damao, the First-Blood Champion 一血达人许大茂 User88002538用户88002538Male-Channel Fanfiction823k WordsCompleted Crossing Between Worlds: Xu Damao's Modern Comeback Xu Damao, a top literature student, couldn't find a job after graduation and became obsessed with the TV drama Love in the Courtyard. He especially envied the womanizing, cunning “Xu Damao,” jokingly calling him a master of getting women into bed. Then one day, he transmigrated and became the very Xu Damao he “admired,” just as he was about to marry the wealthy Lou Xiao'e! Faced with a courtyard full of beastly neighbors, including the calc 2.3kReads5.7Score13314d adds

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