Looking for a Novel with a Heroine Who Defends Her Country Without Hiding Her Strength! 求一本女主保家卫国 但不隐藏实力的书！！

1. 51 军 The Young General’s Sassy Instructor Teases the Enemy Agents Until They’re in Tears 军少娇痞教官戏耍敌特颤泪三行啊 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Alternate-history 1960s + strong leads facing off + hilarious face-slapping wish fulfillment + bickering couple + farming during famine + getting rich through research] Rebellious, cocky, and charming instructor VS calm, cool, and calculating young master from the capital In her previous life, Nan Fengyun was known as Phantom, the world's strongest international assassin. But her arrogance got the better of her, and she was killed when her target ambushed her during a mission. Then she was rebo 781Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is a soldier of high rank, with formidable abilities, a sharp tongue, and a knack for unconventional tactics. She's a leading figure in weapons research and a pioneer in agricultural engineering.

2. 52 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.1kReads9.4Score1k14d adds

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   This is my first time recommending a book! No rebirth, no time travel, and absolutely no cheat codes! Pure skill! A story of patriotism and unbreakable bonds of friendship. ◔.̮◔✧ Don't be misled by the title, give it a try!!!

3. 53 被 Jilted by a Cold, Stern Officer, the Sweet Young Wife Heads for the Battlefield 被冷阎军官退亲后软娇转投战场 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Ensemble Cast + Studying Abroad and Medicine + Sweet, Delicate Heroine Enlists + Storage Space + Two Strong Leads + Sweet Romance] She kills herself over unrequited love right from the start!!! Shen Xin had been fighting on an interstellar battlefield when her subordinate betrayed her and attacked her from behind, using an ice-cold bullet she had developed herself. The moment it pierced her heart, she knew she was dead. But what was going on now? Without a doubt, the next secon 4.1kReads8.0Score30514d adds
4. 54 辅 The Number One Support Keeps Refusing to Act Human 辅助一姐又又又又不当人了 Zhang Paopao张泡泡Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Female-led power fantasy, no romance, academy, passionate, team-focused A modern young Taoist, cursed with the Five Flaws and Three Deficiencies, starves to death one day and transmigrates to a parallel world, where she is bound to a Wealth System. As long as she earns money, she can gain energy points to buy all kinds of amazing goods. This world is crawling with strange beasts, and humans are awakening and evolving too. Si Junni has never been one to sit still, so she’s thrilled and resolves t 28.1kReads9.1Score3.9k14d adds

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   The characters and plot are excellent, though there might be a few typos. I've watched it seven or eight times already.

5. 55 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds

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   ① Both the male and female leads are special forces soldiers. The female lead is reborn and saved by the male lead. She's a female celebrity who was criticized by the entire internet. Later, she enters military academy and single-handedly destroys a lawless area to save the male lead, earning her admiration. Almost everyone in both the legitimate and underworld factions is on her side. In the end, she gives birth to a son who also gets into military academy due to his good grades. I ship both "Si Ye Lai Yin" and "Ke Gu Ming Xin" 😊 ② The female lead has many identities. The male lead is slightly more powerful than her, with connections in both the legitimate and underworld factions. The female lead is the youngest female captain. Later, she enters the entertainment industry and is also criticized by the entire internet.

6. 56 年 Mrs. Nian, Your Secret Identity Has Been Exposed by the Young Master 年夫人，你的马甲被少爷扒了 Ode to the Sparrow Hairpin雀钗赋Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads have no romantic past, strong heroine and even stronger hero, doting husband, fictional world] Ye Zhixia never expected that she would end up getting herself tangled up in this when all she meant to do was complete a mission! Nian Jingxiao thought he would spend his whole life free of desire, but he never expected a young woman to ignite a heart he'd kept under control for nearly thirty years. Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest son of the Nian family is 23.1kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds
7. 57 千 The Heiress Returns: Serving My Country Is My Duty 千金归来：以报国为己任 Yan Qingcheng言倾城Modern Romance778k WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses, everyone speaks their mind, no romance for the female lead, revenge taken on the spot, a sharp tongue, incredibly powerful] (This story pairs the female lead’s parents together in a middle-aged romance. The writing isn’t great, so proceed with caution if that bothers you.) The youngest daughter of the Qin family, Qin Muge, went missing at the age of four, plunging the entire family into endless grief and gloom. Then, one day, everyone in the Qin family received a myster 1.5kReads7.0Score13514d adds

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   It must be these two books.

8. 58 假 The Fake Agent and the Real Heiress of a Powerful Family 假面特工豪门真千金 Yan Qingcheng言倾城Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Family Bonds] [No Romance] [Secret Identities] [Fake and Real Heiress] [Everyone's Favorite] [Patriotic] (If you're unhappy with the mother in the story, please read the author's replies in the comments on later chapters. The heroine's parents have a romance subplot, so please steer clear if that bothers you. Thanks.) "Reviews are certainly important, but you have to experience it for yourself to know." The Luo family, the richest in Huaguo, found the younger daughter who had been 785Reads8.4Score10014d adds
9. 59 惊 What! The Madam Is No Ordinary Woman 惊！夫人她竟不是普通人 It's the Sun是太阳呀Modern Romance710k WordsCompleted The mysterious female commander of XI, a secret organization in Huaguo, is the stuff of legends, renowned for her extraordinary methods. A secret mission leaves Jiang Wanwan entangled with the most powerful man in Nanchuan. After that, rumors spread throughout Nanchuan that the head of the Huo family, a man supposedly uninterested in women, was keeping a little beauty by his side and doting on her like she might melt if he held her in his mouth or fall if he held her in his palm. When his subord 4.6kReads9.1Score59514d adds

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   The female lead is a secret agent for the country, highly skilled in combat. She can be a bit goofy at times, but she's incredibly decisive when things get serious. There are also some very touching parts, and the author gives her a wonderful ending: she doesn't retire because of love, but continues to serve her country.

10. 60 有 With a Cheat, My Life Takes Off 有了外挂，人生开始起飞 An Yu Xue桉语雪Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted [Reborn + System + no romance + top student + youth + coming-of-age] Nie Wanqing spent a year working hard to get into graduate school with a self-taught bachelor's degree. Before she could even enjoy campus life, she tragically died in a plane crash! When she opened her eyes again, Nie Wanqing had returned to the past. She was also bound to a System called Top Student No. 32. Nie Wanqing decided to cherish this second chance and work hard to achieve the dream she had always held: becoming a spe 606Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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    The female lead participated in the evacuation.

11. 61 烈 A Fiery Love That Burns the Heart 烈宠灼心 Yu Xiangsi虞相思Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Livestream + Face-Slapping + Secret Identity + Mutual Flirting + The Male Lead Has Been Plotting This for Ages] The government persuaded Qin Yao to join a rural variety show. On the first day of the livestream, a two-faced schemer tried to frame her. Qin Yao grabbed a handful of sheep droppings and shoved them into the woman's mouth. Qin Yao patted her cheek and sneered, “Got a problem? Then try doing it yourself!” The comments: Our Yao-jie is a force of nature. She doesn't waste words, and 1.1kReads9.0Score13414d adds

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    The first book features a princess who is also a national researcher, as is the male lead. He dotes on his wife, protects his family and country, and their love for each other is intertwined. The second book is a time-travel novel. The female lead is the eldest princess, who was betrayed and poisoned by her own servant. The new princess arrives, and things get interesting! [Laughs]

12. 62 穿 I Reincarnated as the Wicked Eldest Princess, and I'm Not Changing My Ways 穿成恶毒嫡长公主，不洗白 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Romance + Sweet Love] Shang Changge transmigrated into a book, becoming the notorious eldest legitimate princess in a male-oriented power fantasy. As a villain, Shang Changge wasn't worried at all. Reforming her image was out of the question. She just wanted to keep doing whatever she pleased. Her evil plans came in three parts. 1 Shang Changge: “Take out the old emperor so my beautiful crown prince brother can ascend the throne without a hitch.” Her beautiful crown prince brother: “...” Why co 3.4kReads9.1Score31714d adds
13. 63 1 1938: From the Start, It's Hell 1938：开局地狱 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Patriotic tale + wartime resistance and espionage + multiple identities + strong female lead + System + no romance After Kong Qianrou dies by accident, she transmigrates to the Republican era. She knows how to choose between dying right away or waiting a little longer to die. Looking at a land torn apart, she wears an innocent expression as she takes up the butcher's blade, becoming someone who strikes terror into the Japanese. On the outside, the protagonist is a Republican-era Lin Daiyu. In re 17kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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    ① A Republican-era novel where the female protagonist goes on a killing spree to protect her country—so cool and ruthless! No romantic pairing. The female protagonist transmigrates to the Republican era, witnessing the shattered land, and with an innocent face, she picks up a butcher's knife, slaughtering her way through the land and becoming a figure feared by the Japanese… ② This one is by the same author as the previous one, a transcendent, inspirational, and patriotic novel set in a technologically advanced era that revitalizes the nation. It's super good!

14. 64 1 1959: With an Achievement System, She Throws Herself into the Grind 1959：携带成就系统，她卷了 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This novel has been adapted into the short drama Sixies Technology's Glory. A stirring, inspirational, patriotic story, featuring a heroine who grows over time, strong values, smart characters all around, a one-on-one romance, love that develops over time, and plenty of humor. Du Yimeng only wants enough to eat and warm clothes in an era of scarcity. But after seeing the deep love others have for their country, she is gradually moved by their example and joins the fight for her nation. She wield 38.5kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds
15. 65 系 Systems Are All Human Traffickers! Wanderers, Come Home! 系统都是人贩子，流浪者，回家！ A Branch of Moonmo一支月moFantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Strong female lead] [No CP] [The moment she remembers her own name, the rules are rewritten.] "My name is Sheng Heqing. Sheng as in a prosperous age of peace, Heqing as in calm seas and clear rivers." Transmigrators stranded in another world, want to join the national team? What do you do if you've transmigrated into a book and are being abused? Don't worry, Mom Country has sent people to rescue you! The ancestral planet is calling. China's rescue mission has officially begun! Win their hearts? 21.3kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds
16. 66 逼 You’re Forcing Me to the Countryside? This Scientist’s Wife Will Empty Your Whole House 逼我下乡？科研军嫂搬空你全家 Huihui Cat茴茴猫Modern Romance7.6M WordsOngoing [Military Marriage + Period Setting + Powerful Lead + Face-Slapping + One-on-One Romance] Xia Li, a powerful wielder of both thunder and space abilities, had just come through the apocalypse. She became the founding general entrusted with the New World's Omniscient Eye System, ready to enjoy a quiet retirement. She only took a short nap, but transmigrated instead. After transmigrating, she faced two choices: Either marry a self-important mama's boy who expected her to put up with his mistress af 125kReads9.4Score10.2k14d adds

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    These two books, despite their misleading titles, are number one on my bookshelf! I absolutely love them, 9.7 Out of 10. You should definitely give them a try! They're fantastic, not your average author's work, and they avoid clichéd plots. After reading them, I felt completely refreshed! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

17. 67 二 A Second Military Marriage: Lucky to Meet, Perfectly in Sync 二度军婚，有幸遇见，恰好合拍 Sweet Rice Wine Egg甜酒酿蛋Modern Romance137k WordsCompleted [Short sweet romance, no getting back together after the breakup, long-planned pursuit, the second male lead wins] Li Li never imagined that one day Gu Sanshao, who had cherished her like a treasure, would bring another woman home and ask to end their marriage. How ridiculous. They’d already gotten divorced, yet still had to pretend to be a loving couple in front of his grandfather. So Li Li joined the military. “Gu Huai, you’re not the only one who can leave. I can disappear without a return 7.1kReads9.2Score77114d adds

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    The female protagonist aspires to join the National Defense University, wanting to become a police officer and catch bad guys alongside her brother. However, through a series of unexpected events, she becomes a special forces medic and goes on missions with a soldier.

18. 68 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds
19. 69 楚 Lord Chu, Your Wife Is Trending Again 楚爷，夫人又上热搜了 Ke Xi可汐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Secret Identities + Everyone’s Favorite + No Angst + Showbiz + Devoted Husband] Breaking news: The missing daughter of the Zhu family, one of Jingling’s six great families, has returned after fifteen years! Netizens go wild: “Ahhh... Who’s this fairy-like beauty? I’m in love!” “Wait... Is that even a human face?!” “The top scorer in the college entrance exam at thirteen? Seriously? Was I born just to make up the numbers?” She is the miracle doctor Wu, who has saved countless lives! She is also 15.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds

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    The first book has no male lead; the female lead is a soldier (years ago, someone asked her, "Where are you from and what's your name?" The battlefield was desolate, stars scattered around, the land shattered, and the wind carried the drifting catkins. The girl was aloof and stubborn, devoid of warmth: "A Chinese, with a name but no surname, Liao Xu." Years later, Su Liao Xu). The second book's female lead isn't a soldier, but she trains talent for the country, and the male lead has a special identity ("They are soldiers, they can't hurt you, coincidentally, but I'm not."). The third book's female lead (Ye An) is a born soldier (commander of the Dragon Fang unit). I absolutely love these three books!

20. 70 带 With Ten Billion in Supplies, the Heiress Marries and Joins the Army 带十忆物资，资本大小姐闪婚随军 Xuanji Bright Moon璇玑明月Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Tech genius transmigrates and marries a military commander + military marriage and following him to his post + spiritual spring space + hoards goods and brings ten billion worth of supplies when she transmigrates + true heiress + blind date and whirlwind marriage + childbirth + 1970s + scientific research + devoted one-on-one romance + beloved by her family and the nation + two powerful, strong-willed military figures who act decisively] [Cool-headed scientist heroine who always gets revenge, s 15.2kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds

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    The female protagonist protects her country and doesn't hide her strength; it's a satisfying read.

21. 71 七 The Fierce Life of a Beautiful 1970s Educated Youth Who Married a Rough-Hewn Man 七零漂亮女知青嫁糙汉的彪悍人生 Xuanji Bright Moon璇玑明月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Contributing Her Skills to the Nation + 1970s Military Marriage + Transmigration + Female Educated Youth’s Rise + Soldier Falls in Love at First Sight + Hero Pursues His Wife + Superb Medical Skills + Patriotic Passion + National Protection + Sweet Romance + Pocket Dimension with Billions of Supplies + Career-Focused Story + Feel-Good + No Toxic Relatives + Devoted to Each Other, One-on-One Romance] Shen Zhiwei, a renowned traditional medicine expert, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of 8kReads9.3Score99714d adds

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    I highly recommend these books! If you haven't read them yet, you absolutely must check them out. You'll regret missing out! Watch the heroines shine for their country, and if you love military romances and female special forces stories, this is a must-read! 😄

22. 72 七 A 1970s Military Marriage: The King of Soldiers Finally Confesses His Love 七零军婚，兵王的心尖宠摊牌了 Wine, Beauty, Wealth, and Rank酒色财齐Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Era] [Military Marriage] [Devoted Husband] [Both Pure] [Power Couple] [Pocket Dimension System] [Powerful Leads] [Fake and Real Daughters] Jiang Yan, a powerful figure in the apocalypse, dies in a zombie horde. Taking her pocket dimension and System with her, she transmigrates to a parallel version of the 1970s and becomes a pitiful girl who has been psychologically manipulated by her birth mother and stepfather for years. They steal her job, ruin her reputation, send her to the coun 12.9kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    1. This book is truly thrilling and incredibly satisfying, exploring many aspects of human nature. The female lead has strong morals and even has a cheat-like advantage. 2. I read it a long time ago and don't remember much now, but it was still very exciting. 3. It's really about spies! Funny and captivating. You can definitely follow it without worry; it's simply amazing. 4. I can only describe it with one word: 👍👍👍 Absolutely amazing! In two words, incredibly amazing! In three words, absolutely amazing! The content is all very exciting; don't miss it, ladies!

23. 73 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
24. 74 八 The 1980s: The Cold-Faced Officer Is Wrapped Around the Sickly Beauty's Finger 八零：冷面军官被病弱美人拿捏了 Little Silly Goose小呆鹅Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion] Martial arts prodigy Jiang Nianzhi transmigrates into a book and arrives in an alternate version of the 1980s, where she becomes a delicate, frail beauty. Thinking she would run into one terrible person after another, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to beat them all into submission. But her feisty mother favors girls over boys, her white-lotus sister is a doting sister-con, her grandmother is a beauty enthusiast, and her little brother has 78.6kReads9.4Score12.1k14d adds

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    All four books are great, especially the second and third ones, they're absolutely amazing! [Admiration] You won't regret reading them.

25. 75 七 The Strongest Educated Youth in the 1970s 七零大力女知青 Super Ball超球Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Zhu is the family member best suited to go to the countryside, so she volunteers. Keeping her family's advice in mind, she gets along famously in the village with her passionate enthusiasm and natural strength. It's just that one male educated youth looks at her in a very strange way... 6.8kReads7.7Score52714d adds

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    Both books feature female protagonists who become special forces soldiers to protect their country! 🎉 ① The female protagonist is a sent-down youth who encounters and subdues special agents while hiking in the mountains. 🎉 She is specially recruited into the army by her superiors. 🔥🔥 ② The female protagonist is a true heiress who, in her previous life, lacked love and longed for her family's approval. An ordinary person, she ended up in an administrative position. 🔥 Reborn, she becomes a special forces soldier. 🎉🎉

26. 76 重 Reborn in the 1970s: I Won't Be a Good Girl, I'll Be a Special Forces Soldier! 重生七零：不当乖乖女，当特种兵！ Ma Shu麻曙Modern Romance955k WordsCompleted Chen Nian was found by her family in her previous life. She thought she was coming home to a warm, loving family, but someone else had already taken her place. Her biological mother said, “You’re the older sister. What’s wrong with letting your little sister have her way?” Her biological father said, “Chen Nian, why can’t you ever amount to anything?” Her brothers said, “Chen Nian, how do you compare to Xiao Yun?” In the end, Chen Nian was tied down to the operating table so that her adoptive si 28.1kReads8.9Score3.9k14d adds
27. 77 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    They're all about female protagonists protecting their country, but some of them have hidden strengths that are incredibly moving and tear-jerking. Highly recommended!

28. 78 快 Quick Transmigration: The Crown of Technology 快穿之科技王冠 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Modern Romance610k WordsCompleted [No fixed pairing: some worlds have romance, some don't] Su Qian, a national treasure, died and was bound after death to a little fool who claimed to be an interstellar talent development System. The missions are demanding, and she's on her own for everything. Still, at least she has her wits about her. [Reader's Notes: 1. The story focuses on career, not romance. 2. Moral crusaders, please don't read. The author has a temper and will argue back. 3. Characters have many sides. Feel free to be h 200Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist in this book is incredibly smart; mastering math, physics, and chemistry allows her to conquer the world. The feeling of crushing worlds with her intellect is absolutely exhilarating. There's practically no romance; there might be a couple in one world, but their stories are minimal, and they're always the quiet, protective types. Worlds related to China involve saving the nation and helping it progress, which moved this patriot to tears multiple times. You really shouldn't miss this book!

29. 79 重 Reborn: The Superpowered Wife Goes Wild 重生之异能狂妻 Jiangli将离Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted After being reborn, she went from the top commander of the Eastern Military District in the apocalypse to a timid, useless heiress. The first time they met, she was covered in blood. Calmly striking a deal, she helped him win a street-racing championship with god-tier skills, then walked away without a backward glance. The second time, at a lavish family banquet, she kicked the younger sister who tried to humiliate her straight into the pool, shocking Kyoto's entire elite circle. The third time 16.5kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    Although I've read many novels featuring female soldiers, this one is truly a masterpiece. It's a clean romance, both leads are strong, it has a happy ending, it's 1v1, both leads are eloquent, the female lead is stronger than the male lead, and she's an active-duty soldier. With a little patience, the story gets incredibly good after she joins the army. The beginning is easy to get through; An Jie is absolutely amazing!!! I fell in love with this genre because of this book, and now I'm suffering from a reading slump [facepalm]. It's incredibly good, definitely worth reading. If you haven't read this novel yet, you're in luck! Go read it! We've read it countless times and are now suffering from a reading slump.

30. 80 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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    The female protagonist was born into a military family, but her mother wanted her to live a peaceful life, marry, and have children. After marriage, she served her in-laws and used her dowry to support the general's family. However, he sought to marry her as a concubine based on his military achievements. Responding to this indifference, the female protagonist used her father and brothers' military merits to obtain an imperial decree for divorce. She then went to the border to protect her country. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

31. 81 间 The Spy's Daily Life After the System Dumped Me in Republican-Era China 【被系统坑到民国的】间谍日常 Listening to Rain in the Night Wind夜风听雨Urban1.3M WordsCompleted An ordinary office worker gets a System, but before she can enjoy any of its benefits, it dumps her into a parallel-world version of Republican-era China. That's where her life as a spy begins. From an ordinary field operative to an undercover agent, from a regular spy to a triple agent, she goes from reluctant to willing, writing her own legend in the great metropolis of Shanghai... Check out the new book next door: The Village Girl, the Grand Diviner, also known as After Getting a Puppet Space 46.6kReads9.5Score4.9k14d adds

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    ①② Are Republican-era spy dramas; the female lead is a communist spy working for the Kuomintang or the Kuomintang. They're really good and thrilling to read. ③ The female lead is bound to a game system called "Mountain and Sea"; when the apocalypse arrives, she and mythical beasts protect the country. ④ A period drama; the female lead has extremely high combat skills and is a potential military genius, but she's also very intelligent and eventually becomes a scientific research talent. ⑤ The female lead is a sent-down youth with high combat skills; she will join the army later.

32. 82 穿 Transmigrating to Republican-Era China: The Spy Enters the Game 穿越民国：谍影入局 One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration to the Republic of China era + resistance-war espionage + multiple identities + spies within spies + mutual devotion (Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly transmigrated to the Republic of China era. She wasn’t a young lady from a wealthy family, a concubine, or a schoolgirl. She was a refugee who had nearly starved to death. She had barely transmigrated before she was on the brink of starvation. Luckily, a kind stranger gave her a sesame f 23.5kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds
33. 83 躺 Lie Flat! I Hand It All Over So I Can Lie Flat Even Better! 躺平！上交是为了更好的躺平！ The Month Is Not Yet Over月未末Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [“The Classic of Mountains and Seas”: a game becomes reality in an otherworldly space, handed over to the state, with all kinds of mythical beasts you can summon. Key point: the powerful ones can transform into incredibly handsome men.] “Hello, I have a question.” “If I hand over to the state a portal leading to another world, what kind of reward could I get?” The public security officer fell silent. The state asked, “What reward do you want?” “Ten billion yuan; a 1,200-square-meter courtyard re 2kReads8.0Score13614d adds
34. 84 谍 Spy Games: I Infiltrated the Enemy and Became a Japanese General!? 谍战，我潜伏成了鬼子将军！？ GLANGUrban1.8M WordsCompleted (Japanese nobility, safety first, no female lead, willing to sell out when necessary) In the 21st year of the Republic of China, by a twist of fate, a thoroughly patriotic young Chinese man was taken to Japan and somehow ended up with the status of a Japanese noble. After being trained by Japanese militarists, he was ordered to return to China to carry out the “Lighthouse Plan.” What outsiders didn't know was that this young Japanese noble was actually a true Chinese patriot, a secret agent for 28.3kReads8.5Score2.4k14d adds
35. 85 恶 The Wicked Woman of the 1970s and Her Unhinged Antics 恶女七零，发疯文学 Honey Bun Dipped in Mustard蜂蜜小面包蘸芥末吃哦Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted In 1970, in Daba Village, the second daughter of the Feng family went to the hills behind the village to gather pig fodder, but tumbled down the mountainside and injured her brain. Then again, she had always been a simpleton, so no one cared whether the fall had made her any worse. The second child has always been the one most likely to be overlooked in a family, and the Fengs were no exception. The eldest, Feng Chun, was the family’s first daughter, ambitious and fiercely competitive. The third 6.5kReads9.2Score65514d adds
36. 86 嫡 The Eldest Daughter's Long Hairpin 嫡女簪长缨 Shi Siyan十四晏Ancient Romance4.5M WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + national hatred and family vengeance + reborn male lead] “Report! On the fourteenth day of the eighth month, eighty thousand soldiers of Dongling were trapped on Yin Mountain and completely wiped out!” A bloodstained letter from home. Every one of the eleven Bai family men is dead. That day, Bai Mingwei, eldest daughter of the Bai family, removed her hairpins and jewelry, wiped off her bridal makeup, donned armor, and set out with a coffin on her back. The battlefield ahead off 9.2kReads9.2Score89614d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is a soldier, dedicated to protecting her country and seeking revenge; the male protagonist is a businessman, shrewd and decisive. The second book's female protagonist, after being reborn, amazes everyone with her formidable strength. The third book's female protagonist, after being reborn, displays incredible leadership and combat prowess, bringing glory to her country and family!

37. 87 满 The Max-Level Big Shot in the 1970s: If You Won't Back Down, I'll Fight 满级大佬在七零，主打不服就干 Fresh Popcorn爆米花来咯Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted The heroine is domineering, with an outrageously high combat ability. Later, she joins the military. The hero is an educated youth who later goes into scientific research. A strong heroine paired with a weaker hero. If that’s not your thing, please move along. [Historical setting + transmigration with body intact + no pocket dimension or System + Strong Female Lead] Mai Sui, a max-level powerhouse, transmigrates to the 1970s. She just wants to lie flat and live a quiet, ordinary l 59.8kReads9.1Score5.1k14d adds
38. 88 爷 Grandpa Called Me Back from Modern Times to the Famine Years 爷爷把我从现代喊回到灾荒年 Bright Sunshine in Spring春天里的阳光明媚灿烂Modern Romance735k WordsCompleted I was born in the 1950s. When I was little, my uncle died on a mission. My aunt was so heartbroken by his death that she passed away less than two years later. During the famine, there was no food at home. To keep me alive, my grandparents both died of hunger, one after the other. As he lay dying, Grandpa held my hand and kept murmuring, “Ningning, when are you coming back? Grandpa can’t wait any longer.” I was too young to understand what he meant. I even told him, “Grandpa, I’m right here. Loo 402Reads7.7Score10214d adds
39. 89 身 She Was Exposed as a Transmigrator in the 1970s, So She Used Her Space to Serve the Motherland 身穿七零暴露后，她携空间效祖国 Drunk Catnip醉猫薄荷Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Historical era + military marriage + sweet romance + both virgins + pocket dimension + devotion to the nation] Gu Sui'an was an undercover police officer. After years in deep cover, she finally completed her mission and avenged her family. Having killed her enemy, she was badly wounded and fell off a cliff. Certain she would die, she unexpectedly transmigrated to a parallel version of the 1970s. But can someone tell her why she was exposed on the very first day after transmigrating? At least he 4.8kReads9.1Score54214d adds

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    This is so addictive, everyone! You have to stay up all night to watch it!

40. 90 七 After Joining the Army in the 1970s, the Psychological Expert Shakes Up the Family Compound 七零随军后，心理大佬轰动家属院 Yaoyao, Wandering the World浪迹天涯的夭夭Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Joining the army in the 1970s + solving cases with psychology + cozy everyday life + sweet romance + no awful relatives + no space or System] [Gentle psychology expert vs. a ruthless jade-faced soldier with foxlike eyes] In her previous life, Shen Mingyu was a PhD in psychology. An expert in microexpressions, criminal psychology, and more, she solved countless major cases and was known as a human lie detector. After transmigrating, she found that her father was a factory director, her mother a 18.6kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds
41. 91 资 The Capitalist’s Young Master Joins the Army, and His Charming Wife Makes Him Shine 资本家大少爷随军，被娇妻带飞 Sugar Won't Sleep糖未眠Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Period setting + patriotism + powerful figures + clearing out the family’s assets + famine + two career-driven leads + genius girl versus the young master of a Hong Kong business dynasty] Qin Man, a genius female engineer, transmigrates into the body of a university student in 1958. Accused of plagiarism? A model fighter jet silences the crowd, and a bionic drone astonishes the military’s top brass. Her mysterious space leads straight to a Hong Kong granary, while the young master won’t stop pe 254Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an all-around capable leader who shines brightly in the nation's development.

42. 92 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 72.1kReads9.5Score12.9k14d adds
43. 93 下 After Descending to Earth, the Lucky Baby Girl Becomes the Darling of the Entire Imperial Clan 下凡后，锦鲤奶包被整个皇族团宠 Meow Jinjin喵金金Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + sweet romance + alternate-world setting + mutual devotion + lighthearted style] The emperor of Yunxi has ten sons in a row, and he longs for a daughter more than anything. When the empress goes into labor, Yunxi welcomes its first little princess in a hundred years. The emperor of Yunxi issues an order: “Dote on her! All of you, dote on her!” Whatever the little princess wants, even if it’s a star in the sky, they must pluck it down for her. As they spoil her, Yunxi grows r 10.6kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    Synopsis: These two books are incredibly good. In the first one, the female protagonist is amazing at protecting her country—she's incredibly awesome, in a way you wouldn't expect.

44. 94 上 After I Handed Over the Case-Solving System, the Nation Started Supporting Me 上交断案系统后：我被国家富养了 Three Thousand Streams of Yan嫣水三千Mystery535k WordsCompleted [Wild imagination + strengthening the nation + System + growing heroine + solving cases + horror] Yan Nuannuan never expected that taking leave to celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday in Haishi would end with him cheating on her! Fine. She’ll close her heart and go back to being a wage slave. But when did she get connected to three thousand little worlds and bound to the Divine Case-Solving System? The System even tells her that if she doesn’t enter those worlds to solve cases, the entire globe wi 143Reads6.8Score—14d adds
45. 95 七 The 1970s: Who Says a Female Soldier Can't Be a Slacker? 七零，谁说女兵不能当该溜子 A Salty Fish Turns Over and Lie Flat咸鱼翻身躺平Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Female soldier + strong heroine + comedy + face-slapping + putting scumbags in their place] After Zheng Hao awakened her memories, she found herself with a biased grandfather, a grandmother who favored boys over girls, and a mother who’d been tormented half to death. Could this setup get any worse? Just as her grandmother was about to stamp the name “Bringer of Brothers” onto her little sister, Zheng Hao struck back, turning their grandparents’ main room upside down and smashing everything to 40.6kReads9.0Score6.4k14d adds

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    This one fits the description quite well, Zheng Hao is awesome!!! It's also quite funny.

46. 96 刚 I Transmigrated and Got Arrested? The Scientist's Army Wife Turns the Tables 刚穿越就被抓？科研军嫂逆风翻盘 Mr. Zhongli钟离先生Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + 1970s era + period setting + advancing the nation through research + military marriage + alternate history + slow burn (not a power fantasy, includes awful characters)] // Twilight shines over the nine provinces, stars settle in my arms // A genius inventor from the interstellar era unexpectedly reborn in the year 1975 of the Xiazhou calendar. She opens her eyes in an interrogation room, in a dire situation, on the verge of being sentenced to death. Ye Mu is just about to show 31.8kReads8.9Score3.8k14d adds

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    The female protagonist protects her country and invents weapons and equipment. Her husband accidentally discovers various blueprints his wife kept in a drawer, and he falls silent. Song Yanzhou: His wife isn't just someone with simple autism, is she?

47. 97 玫 Roses and Guns [Criminal Investigation] 玫瑰与烈枪【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Their flesh and blood will forge my glory, becoming the honor I pursue for the rest of my life.] One June, two major events took place at the Qin City Public Security Bureau. First, a female captain named Gu Ji joined the anti-narcotics squad, and her darts flew in dazzling patterns. Second, a police badge number that had been dormant for ten years was reactivated, and this female captain was its successor. That same June, two major things happened to Song Yanci, leader of the major crimes 13.5kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds

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    In June of a certain year, two major events occurred at the Qincheng Public Security Bureau. First, a female captain named Gu Ji joined the Narcotics Enforcement Team, renowned for her exceptional dart-throwing skills. Second, a police siren that had been dormant for ten years was reinstated, and the successor was none other than this female captain. *** In June of the same year, two major events happened to Song Yanci, the head of the Major Crimes Unit. First, he found his idol. Second, he wanted to pursue a girl.

48. 98 绑 After Binding the System, I Take My Ancestors All Over China 绑定系统后，我带着祖宗玩遍华夏 Thirteen Dream Shadows十三梦影Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted [Ancestors travel to the modern world + doted-on heroine + changing history] Song Lingyin binds herself to a Myriad Worlds travel System. The System tells her that as long as she takes good care of each visitor, she’ll earn a reward! Song Lingyin, the impoverished college student: (eyes gleaming) “You got it!” When she sees who she’s supposed to serve, Song Lingyin freezes. “Qin Shi Huang?” The System helpfully lies: “A history buff who likes cosplay.” Song Lingyin, who’s easy to fool: “Oh, I se 3.2kReads7.6Score25914d adds
49. 99 七 The 1970s: The Wild Officer Is Wrapped Around the Finger of a Stunning Powerhouse 七零：狂野军官被绝美大佬拿捏了 Pear Star Bunny梨星兔纸Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Completed [Period setting + military marriage + space + sweet romance + doting husband + feel-good story + both leads are cherished by everyone + everyday life in the army] Jiang Zhizhi, a special forces soldier hailed as a peerless beauty and all-around genius, transmigrated into a book and became the beloved youngest daughter of a family of scientists. From the start, her parents were sent away for labor reform. Her choices were to go on a blind date with a six-foot military officer or pack he 30.5kReads9.0Score3.6k14d adds

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    The female lead's father is a weapons researcher, her mother a doctor, and her brother a military officer. After their family is reported to the authorities, her parents are sent to the countryside, and she is sent to live with her uncle's family there. Her uncle's family dotes on her. The male lead is her brother's comrade-in-arms, the kind of person you could trust with your back on the battlefield. The female lead is incredibly talented in traditional Chinese medicine, weapons research, export earnings, translation, comic book writing, and submitting manuscripts; she is completely open and fearless.

50. 100 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score69114d adds

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