Looking for Realistic Novels with a Peaceful, Cozy Feel 求现实平淡温馨的小说

1. 451 在 A Soft Landing in Your Heart 在你心上迫降 Yi Zuo以左Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Dr. Shen, the hospital's untouchable beauty, and Captain Song of the aviation rescue team are dating. Their relationship is so public that everyone at the hospital knows about it, but no one has ever seen them show off their affection together. Everyone at the hospital suspects they're pretending to be a couple. Until one day, after Dr. Shen had just finished two back-to-back major operations, the stern-faced doctor was cornered as soon as he left the operating room. “Dr. Shen, 524Reads8.9Score103Shelves
2. 452 娇 The Sweet Teacher Is Doted on by a Rough-Hewn Man 娇娇老师被糙汉宠入骨 Mister Ruochen若尘先生Modern Romance912k WordsCompleted Su Niannian never expected that after attending her son's college graduation ceremony, she would think, at last, all the hard years had paid off and she could finally relax, only to go home, take a nap, and wake up in the 1990s in the body of a girl with the same name. The sudden turn of events even left her feeling a little grateful... She only wants to be a happy kindergarten teacher, but an adorable little girl takes a liking to her and wants her to be her mom. This time, though, Su Niannian 119Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Happiness in the ordinary moments of life...

3. 453 我 My Dear Mrs. Yi, Let Me Spoil You 我的伊太太，我来宠 Mister Ruochen若尘先生Modern Romance481k WordsCompleted [Complete] Wen Luoyi was abandoned by her biological parents as a child and later adopted, but she was never truly loved. After struggling all the way to college graduation and working hard to earn money, she still found herself being hurt by them from time to time… Then Zhou Yuheng came into her life. To her, he was like a beam of light in the darkness, illuminating her whole world~ Wen Luoyi cried and said, “You’re wonderful, but I’m not good enough for you!” Zhou Yuheng wiped the tears f 319Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 454 都 The City's Ultimate Player in Love 都市情场高高手 Wandering the World Without a Sword无剑走天涯Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted Lao Liu, an urban office worker, unexpectedly runs into the girl he had a crush on as a teenager. After much hesitation, he decides to pursue his youthful dream. Through a twist of fate, he ends up meeting his dream girl’s cousin by accident. Caught between the two women, he is confused and carried away by his feelings, yet too timid to act... 458Reads9.4Score105Shelves
5. 455 沈 Mrs. Shen, Please Guide Me for the Rest of My Life 沈太太，余生请多指教 Mister Ruochen若尘先生Modern Romance437k WordsCompleted [The score just came in and will rise later, so don't miss out!] Two strangers came together after being introduced on a blind date. They thought they would simply go on living together with mutual respect. But one day, one of them asked, “Who says we're only being polite to each other?” It turned out I wasn't the only one who had fallen in love. Both leads are each other's first and only love, with no old flame in the picture. A marriage-first, love-later story about two people who didn't care 2.9kReads8.7Score251Shelves
6. 456 不 Love at Forty 不惑爱情 Blooming Quietly静悄悄地开Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted Xu Anqin, a middle-aged woman, has a life that's a complete mess: a mother with dementia, a selfish older sister, in-laws who are always scheming, and a husband who never gets a clue. Everything gives her anxiety. At the lowest point in her life, her rich, handsome first love reappears. Maybe she has another path to choose, but Xu is clear-headed: "I'm almost forty. How could I still be some domineering CEO's unattainable first love?" Before the divorce, life backed her into a corner with no way 179Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 457 爱 A Love That Lasts 爱恋悠长 Red Plum, Not Sour红李不酸Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation] [Celebrity and civilian] [No mindless drama] [The push and pull of adult relationships] Cheng Jinyu met Xu Fanjing when she was ten. Those four years were the comfort that sustained her for the rest of her life. At fourteen, after recovering from a serious fever, she found that Xu Fanjing had moved away. At eighteen, her mother died, leaving her utterly alone in the world. At twenty-six, they meet again. Xu Fanjing is now a top-tier star. Cheng Jinyu has nothing 263Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The title doesn't tell the whole story. It's a heartwarming tale of a male singer and a female teacher's long-awaited reunion, interwoven with the female lead's growth and self-rescue. The most touching aspect is the male lead's unwavering and devoted love.

8. 458 我 My Little Sister from Dongguan 我的东莞小妹 Xiao Xiaoxiong萧小熊Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted My Dongguan Girl 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is the book.

9. 459 上 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 471Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   If "Blossoms" represents a high level of novel writing, then this novel, described by some media as "Blossoms in the alleyways of Shanghai" and currently being published by Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House, deserves applause. Reading it will surely be rewarding.

10. 460 爱 Love Is Mutual 爱是彼此 Walking into Spring行至春光Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Male lead: Can I just say that I’m not a good person in the traditional sense? Female lead: I’m a university lecturer, just an ordinary woman. I don’t care about the darkness in your past. I just want to be in love with the person you are now. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this story is truly an ordinary person, not a naive or overly sweet character, nor a stunning beauty; she simply happens to be exactly what the male protagonist likes. It's a short, sweet story about love at first sight, with a significant difference between the male and female protagonists' lives. The writing is delicate, and the female protagonist's life and work are very realistic. Their romance is normal, peaceful, and heartwarming.

11. 461 藏 Sweetness Hidden in Time: Changge and Their First Meeting 藏在时光里的甜：长歌与初遇 Hu Wanqing胡晚晴Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted Come on in! This is a sweet, angst-free romance set against the sunset. The everyday moments between Chuyu and Changge are filled with tender little things: sharing sunsets, singing together, and playful bickering. Their slow-blooming, mutual feelings grow quietly over time, and every moment is sweet enough to warm your heart. You won't regret giving it a try! 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of "Chang Ge" and "First Encounter" is truly not melodramatic; it's heartwarming and healing. I love it! [Heart][sending heart]

12. 462 糖 Things in the Candy Jar 糖罐里的事 Hu Wanqing胡晚晴Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted The story of Chang Ge and Chu Yu continues. I'm Chu Yu, an ordinary girl who writes sweet romances. I met Chang Ge, a steady, reserved nurse. He transferred jobs to be by my side, joined me in taking on the Spicy King Challenge, saw through my little moods, and gave me a tenderness and devotion meant only for me. Osmanthus cakes in the morning light, walking side by side beneath the sunset, and the understanding and affection tucked away in the passing years. The Things in the Sugar Jar is about 14Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 463 三 At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time 三十二岁，遇见慢半拍的爱 Huan Universe嬛宇宙Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [Modern romance]+ [Heartwarming]+ [Everyday life] Synopsis of "At Thirty-Two, I Found a Love That Took Its Time" Betrayed on a rainy night in London, Su Ruowan gives up her dream of becoming an architect and returns to China, wounded and worn. She takes refuge in Wutong Lane, running “Late-Night Reading,” the used bookstore her father left her, and soothing her heart with old books and her cat, Pu'er. When the bookstore faces the threat of redevelopment, she meets Lu Zeyan, an architect who sp 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They are all everyday urban romance stories, with no third party involved.

14. 464 甜 How Sweet Is It? 甜度为几分 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Scheming, proud, aloof childhood friend × pampered, precious, beautiful childhood sweetheart] A pretty transfer student arrived at Licheng No. 1 High School. Someone scoffed. “Apart from her looks, what's so special about her? I heard she's bad at school and her family isn't anything special. How could senior Jiang Ciyun possibly know her?” Until one day, after a monthly exam Lu Zhaozhao spread all the exam papers she needed across her desk. Her classmates gathered around. “Top student, lend us 29.3kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    A beautiful transfer student arrived at Licheng No. 1 Middle School. Someone was initially dismissive, until one monthly exam ended, when she laid out all the exam papers she needed on her desk. Her classmates gathered around: "Top student, can we borrow your papers to look at?" They happily grabbed all the papers. A few seconds later, they returned, trembling.

15. 465 秃 The Love Story of Baldy and Chubby 秃纸与胖纸的爱情 Early Autumn Quiet初秋静Modern Romance143k WordsOngoing In an age of fast-food romance, an event planner with a seriously receding hairline and a slightly chubby HR specialist with social anxiety suddenly cross paths. They are both ordinary people, and they both long for pure love. Just like that, their romance begins! [The first installment in the Voices series] —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic and heartwarming story of mutual healing between the male and female leads. It's down-to-earth and incredibly sweet – definitely worth watching! You won't regret it! YYDS!!!

16. 466 契 Contract Marriage: The CEO’s First-Love Secretary 契约婚宠：总裁的初恋小秘书 Huan Universe嬛宇宙Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush]+ [Workplace]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only]+ [Reunion After Years Apart] Also known as "The Promise of Gu Panyao" Shen Nianyao never dreamed that, ten years after reuniting with her high school first love, Gu Shiqian, he would turn out to be her direct superior. Her mother was pressuring her relentlessly to get married, and her blind dates were arrogant and outrageous. Just as she was overwhelmed by it all, Gu Shiqian handed her a contract. “Let’s g —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 467 爱 Love for Purple Baby's Breath 爱给紫色满天星 Hu Wanqing胡晚晴Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted A wish that went completely wrong somehow led me into the one-of-a-kind tenderness of Wen Ziqian. He wears soft purple hoodies and is quiet and aloof, the unattainable dream boy everyone else can only admire from afar. He ignores everyone’s advances, but gives all his affection to me. He gives me the desserts girls bring him, and, wanting to protect me with his jealous little schemes, creates a special prize so I’m the only one who can win. He helps my mom get her flower shop back on its feet, 5Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 468 双 Double Ice Cream 双冰淇淋 Hu Wanqing胡晚晴Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted He waited three years for her, but when they reunited, she said, “Who are you? I don’t know you.” She had lost her memory. She forgot him, forgot the nickname “Ice Cream,” and forgot everything they had shared. He was Hu Mingle, a devoted and obsessive man. He spent the night writing her name over and over and sticking it all over a tree, only for her to coldly say, “That’s so childish.” The colder she was, the harder he pursued her. He carved wooden figures, hauled water to block her way, an 4Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 469 今 Today Is Not Yesterday 今天不是昨天 Six Thousand Words a Day日更六千字Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Everyone had a secret crush, and everyone was too timid to act. Spring began as winter ended. Love deepened in summer, then grew distant in autumn. On graduation day, among the hundreds of people on the school field, Yan Xu spotted that familiar figure at a glance. Even though there was a great distance between them, even though Yan Xu had not seen Zhang Qi'an in more than two years. Yan Xu had collected all kinds of things related to Zhang Qi'an, carefully keeping them in a hidden corner of her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's worth a look.

20. 470 心 Smitten and Surrendered: The Cold CEO Bows to His Wife 心悦诚服：冷总俯首称妻奴 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Story Synopsis] Su Wan is a clear-headed, independent jewelry designer. To save her seriously ill mother, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Gu Chenxi, a cold and formidable business tycoon. She keeps her boundaries and focuses on her career, but he gradually finds himself drawn to her. Gu Chenxi sets aside his pride, follows the rules of “proper husbandly conduct,” and awkwardly pursues his wife. When the contract expires, how will this marriage that began as a transaction end? A powe 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience leads to true love and everyday warmth.

21. 471 我 My Life After Someone Took Over My Body 我被夺舍后的人生 Mu Yizi Jun木易子君Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + sweet romance + intense push-and-pull between the leads + delicate heroine and powerful hero] Chen Rui'an was possessed by someone who turned her life into a complete mess: quitting the job at the company she had worked so hard to get into, divorcing her beloved husband, and getting dumped by a rich second-generation heir... By the time she got her body back, all that remained of her once enviable life was a total mess. She thought her life was over and that things could never ge 9.8kReads9.3Score900Shelves
22. 472 钱 A Marriage of Money 钱婚 Gu Xiner顾新儿Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted To become the dutiful daughter, good wife, and loving mother everyone expected, Liu Xiaoqing buried her youthful dreams and deepest desires before the age of thirty-three, living a life of constant compromise. After graduating, she painfully gave up her dream of becoming a writer and took the civil service exam, becoming a government employee. At home, she endured her in-laws' repeated provocations, again and again, just to preserve her marriage. At work, she likewise chose to put up with her 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an incredibly captivating novel. The plot is realistic and believable, portraying genuine and beautiful themes of family, love, and friendship. Once you start reading, you can't put it down; it gets better and better as you go on, offering a constant stream of surprises.

23. 473 糖 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 74Reads8.0Score—Shelves
24. 474 重 A Love Rekindled in High School 重回高中时代的爱恋 The Face of the Past Is Gone不见旧时颜Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Li Tong: Too bad you don’t know I’m waiting for you! Ye Niantong: Too bad you don’t know that the person I’m waiting for is you! They love each other, but a twist of fate causes them to miss one another. Li Tong returns to his high school days and meets Ye Niantong again. This time, he will hold her tight and never let go. There were no Buddhas in this world, but after meeting you, I came to believe. You are the Buddha in my heart, and for all eternity, you alone are the one I believe in. 104Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    A sweet romance novel with a single female lead, where the male and female leads are deeply in love. They are mutually attracted and committed to each other, believing there is no one else in the world who could compare. It depicts a simple love story and a peaceful, ordinary life, perfect for reading in your spare time.

25. 475 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 33.7kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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    These two books [laughs]: The first one features a handsome TCM doctor, He Suye, and a proud patient, Shen Xifan—it's as sweet as a TV drama. The second one features a silly but beautiful female lead and a cunning professor male lead—it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is super gentle and protective of his wife; it's guaranteed to be sweet.

26. 476 我 Things That Happened When I Was a Kid 我小时候的事 Xiaoxiao Nishang筱筱霓裳Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted I really don't have much talent for writing novels. I simply pieced together people and events from my childhood, along with scattered fragments of memory and everyday trivialities, as best I could. It's like sewing a patchwork garment out of scraps of floral fabric: from a distance it looks colorful and busy, but up close the seams are obvious, and it never quite comes together. Even so, I weighed every word and poured my passion and love into it, because I wrote it for my daughter. 52Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 477 不 Until We Meet Again 不見不散 Golden Cicada金蟬Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart + bickering couple + modern romance + second chance at love + heartwarming healing story] The hero and heroine meet in middle school. When they go off to different universities, their immature, youthful personalities gradually drive them apart. Years later, they reunite and rekindle their relationship. It's a little story about finding their way back to each other. For a relationship to blossom and bear fruit, the right people must meet at the right time in the right f 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Urban romance, a realistic slice-of-life story about a male and female protagonist who are high school classmates and reunite after many years. It's not angsty or melodramatic, a heartwarming and healing novel. New book completed, highly recommended! [Heart] Please support! [Heart] Thank you!

28. 478 野 Wild Lilies Bloom in Spring Too 【野百合也有春天】 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Two Female Leads114k WordsCompleted Important note in advance: This is not a story with two female leads! The platform settings are wrong! The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with absolutely no divided loyalties! As Zhou Xiaoyu looked at the profound sorrow in Song Chuyu’s eyes, she realized with absolute clarity that he still hadn’t moved on. That girl, Cen Baihe, had long since taken root in the softest part of his heart like the most tenacious vine, bound to him by blood and impossible to tear away. At that mom 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Empress accepts with a smile: She's not a girl to be trifled with; she's resilient, intelligent, independent, and clear-headed—she is Lily! Cen Baihe comes to study at a provincial key high school as a temporary student and encounters Song Chuyu, the son of a high-ranking official. She unexpectedly discovers that their parents were once lovers. Father and son both fall in love with the same type of girl, but the son is more courageous and more devoted than his father. From school uniforms to wedding dresses, ten years of waiting and heart-wrenching love lead to a reconciliation. [KISS]

29. 479 看 After Seeing the On-Screen Comments, I Lured My Archrival into Pouting 看见弹幕后，死对头被我钓成翘嘴 The Rice Is Cooked米已成炊Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [Live comments + sweet romance + childhood friends + face-slapping] [High-maintenance heiress and dance student VS sharp-tongued, refined childhood friend and CEO] On her twentieth birthday, Wen Xu happily went to a hotel to celebrate with the man she had pursued for three years. Just as she was about to give herself to her boyfriend, a line of live comments appeared before her eyes. [The supporting female character doesn’t actually think the male lead is coming to celebrate with her, does she? 8.6kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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    As Wen Xu happily celebrated her 20th birthday at a hotel with her crush of three years, ready to dedicate herself to him, a line of comments appeared in front of her. [Shy][shy][shy] [Does the female supporting character really think the male lead will come to celebrate her birthday? What is she expecting? The male lead is with the female lead. Tonight is just a scheme by the male lead to give her to the boss of a business partnership in exchange for a project. She's already been sold out by the male lead, and she's still foolishly expecting him to celebrate her birthday with her. How stupid! [Why is she chasing after the male lead? The female supporting character should look back at her nemesis; he's almost burning to death!] Wen Xu's heart trembled, and at the crucial moment, she called her nemesis. "Wen Xu, I'm busy, I don't have time to argue with you..." "Gu Lichuan, I miss you!" Gu Lichuan: "???" Comments: "???"

30. 480 属 The Passing Years They Shared 属于他们的时光流转 Lu Qiao Nansheng路桥南笙Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted There are no misunderstandings left unsaid, only pain so deep that no amount of effort can overcome it. A hard-hearted, carefree girl who always runs away vs. a devoted, scheming guy who stays right where he is. Top student + underachiever; [Modern workplace + school life + reunion after years apart + rekindled romance]; rising star in tech innovation + French translator. Yuan Li had many dreams growing up, but the most unrealistic was building a kingdom of her own for that girl. To make it happ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A love that flows like a gentle stream

31. 481 我 I Came to the Capital to Break Off the Engagement 我来京城退亲的 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted Pei Xuan returned to his residence after court, and the steward hurried to report, “Miss Jiang from Jiangnan has arrived with her mother. They’re in the reception hall speaking with the Old Madam.” He stepped through the moon gate and saw his mother and grandmother seated in the main seats, their faces displeased. A woman in plain clothes stood in the hall, her back ramrod straight. “Old Madam, Madam,” she said, her clear voice shattering the heavy silence, “I am Jiang Hailan of the Jiang family 8.9kReads8.0Score897Shelves
32. 482 玉 When the Magnolia Blossoms 玉兰花开时 The Bright Moon Sends the Wind明月送风Modern Romance186k WordsCompleted [A cool but warmhearted university professor VS a slow-on-the-uptake graduate student] The first time Li Nanqiao sees university professor Chen Mo in class, her heart skips like a spring bubbling over. At last, she understands: the first feeling when you fall in love isn't happiness, but helpless confusion. In the April weather, her heart sinks into the season of blooming magnolias, into every move the person at the podium makes, and into an inexplicable sense of inferiority. One day, Chen Mo ca 455Reads8.0Score104Shelves

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    It's very realistic and also very delicate. It's a story about a graduate student and a university professor, which begins with unrequited love and ends with mutual affection. It's not a long story, so you can check it out if you're interested.

33. 483 心 My Heart Races! A Secret Crush! My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet-Voiced 心动！暗恋！小青梅她人美声甜 Moonfield Mountain Fox月野山狐Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Heart-Throbbing Secret Love: My Childhood Friend Is Beautiful and Sweet is now available] [Sweet Campus Romance | Childhood Friend Takes the Lead | Groveling to Win Her Back | Secret Love] Qiao Zhen dreamed of fragments of memories from her past life: "For seven years, she followed the aloof campus heartthrob Ji Xian, obedient and gentle, offering him her whole heart, only to be casually cast aside." After finally coming to her senses, Qiao Zhen was crushed and left without 33.5kReads9.5Score4kShelves
34. 484 再 Move Again and I'll Kiss You 再动就亲你 Extra-Large Soup Dumpling超大小笼包Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available, published under the title He's So Sweet] A new neighbor moves in upstairs, and she's a transfer student in the same year as him. What a coincidence: this devastatingly handsome guy ends up sitting next to her. He's gorgeous, but dangerous. One little touch and she might not make it out alive. “Big bro, don't move. I'll stay away from you. Please don't hit me!” To her surprise, her usually cold desk mate frowns, looks at her, grabs her retreating hand, and holds it i 21.8kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves

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    😎Lu Zhaozhao, a beautiful transfer student at Licheng No. 1 High School, is looked down upon despite her beauty. After the monthly exam, a mysterious test paper appears. Everyone is shocked, but she remains calm. A flamboyant female lead, a super exciting story—come and discover the secrets! 💥

35. 485 情 Love in a Small Town 情定小城 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Forced love + love at first sight + doting devotion + both leads are chaste + happy ending + obsessive From the moment Meng Yuchuan laid eyes on Shu Miao, he never intended to let her go. If she agreed to be with him, they would love each other wholeheartedly, inseparable as glue. If she refused, he would keep her by his side for the rest of her life, by any means necessary. He could accept everything about her, except her leaving him. 33.5kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    This one!!!

36. 486 小 Xiaoci Xian's Collection of Novellas About Love 小辞仙中篇爱情小说合集 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted I highly recommend the sixth story, "Who Does the Lilac Bloom For?" She said, “The Ding family was wrong to substitute a daughter born of a concubine for the legitimate heir to save face. Your Highness was wrong to accept this marriage under pressure. This mistake began in the capital and must end in Qianzhou. Now that Your Highness has reclaimed your rightful place, this mistake should come to an end as well.” Her gaze was clear and candid, without the slightest trace of resentment, only the lu 169Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 487 可 Adorably Aggressive 可爱侵略症 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Super sweet + devoted to each other + childhood sweethearts + growing-up romance + secret crush] [Scheming, doting daddy type x straightforward sweetheart] Compared with her own brother, Xu Chuyan, Xu Qiao spent most of her time growing up by the side of Lu Jiyuan, the boy next door. Xu Qiao had always thought that, when she grew up, she would marry Lu Jiyuan, just as the adults said she would. Until one day, her roommate sidled up to her, full of doubts, and whispered, “Who acts like someone’ 25kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
38. 488 白 Rice Porridge Is Actually Sweet 白粥其实是甜的 The Flower Roll That Isn't Rolled花卷都不卷Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name goes on sale June 27 at 7:00 p.m.] Someone asked Zhou Yi how he felt about getting a rumored love interest from a teacher on the first day of school, and how he felt about becoming a ship on the school forum. Day one: We’re not close. Day two: Games are way more fun. Day N: Why is my rumored love interest looking at other handsome guys? Day N+1: A real man doesn’t back down. So what if I like my rumored love interest? Zhou Yi, master schemer: If the first coin 4.7kReads9.5Score715Shelves
39. 489 跨 Crossing Time to Meet You 跨过时光来见你 Rabbit Who Bites Potatoes咬土豆的兔子Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted Xia Wan had been by Su Nan’s side for seven years, from high school through college. She thought they would go from school uniforms to wedding gowns. On graduation day, Su Nan proposed. But not to her. In his eyes, she was just an ordinary girl he had gone to high school with. So on the day he got married, she quit her job, left the city, and went alone to teach in a remote mountain village. By an unexpected twist, she transmigrated eighteen years into the past, where she met a cool, reserved co 212Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A book I've been enjoying lately, with a fresh plot. The female protagonist, at 21, travels back in time to over a decade earlier, where she teaches in a remote village and meets the 18-year-old male protagonist. They redeem each other, understand each other, and fall in love. Later, an accident sends her back to her original timeline, where the 21-year-old female protagonist meets the 35-year-old male protagonist again… In the male protagonist's world, the female protagonist has actually been gone from him for over a decade…

40. 490 夏 Xia Suofangyan 夏锁芳妍 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted His father, the Marquis of Pingnan, has been sentenced to death, his mother, Commandery Princess Haiyan, is under house arrest, and he has been banished to a remote land. Does their marriage contract still stand? She breaks off their engagement when he falls on hard times. Is she kicking him while he's down, or does she have her reasons? To escape the royal marriage bestowed upon her by fate, she accompanies a princess to a distant land as a bride. Amid boundless snowy plains, Eagle Sorrow Ravin 9Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 491 哥 My Brother’s Friends Are Trouble 哥哥的兄弟不好惹 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted [Age gap] [Sweet campus romance] [Deeply devoted, scheming bad boy × goofy, straightforward sweetheart] What does it feel like to find out your buddy is dating your little sister? Lu Yi was unfazed. “What could she possibly lose? She weighs a hundred pounds, and ninety-nine of them are schemes. I’m worried you’ll get fooled out of your underwear!” Lu Qingyue: “Relax, I’ll definitely leave you your underwear.” Cheng Xingye: “???” 28.9kReads9.4Score3kShelves
42. 492 强 A Forceful Claim 强势染指 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted [Roguish, Rugged Hero] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [ oozing hormones] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Food] [Kissaholic] [Both Pure and Inexperienced] I'm currently working on signed editions for publication. If you're interested, you can check them out at the usual place. This is part of the same series as Jiang Baichuan and Hai Tian's A Soldier in Uniform, Rose in Hand, Dedicated to the Princess. (The male lead cooks, talks dirty, and fusses over every last detail like a dad. T 61.7kReads9.4Score6.9kShelves
43. 493 八 Those of Us Born in the ’80s 八零后的我们 Wang Xiaomiao汪小喵Modern Romance880k WordsCompleted We, the post-80s generation, have weathered life's joys and sorrows and suffered enough from the hardships of life and marriage. Amid the daily grind, our days have been steadily dwindling, and before we knew it, our generation had reached middle age... 2.7kReads8.2Score165Shelves

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    A heartwarming and gentle story with a protagonist possessing strong moral values. Synopsis: Based on true events, the story revolves around the female protagonist's growth and the series of events she encounters. The female protagonist has strong moral values, is clear-headed, and strives for self-improvement… Two chapters updated daily. If you, like me, enjoy thought-provoking novels by Yu Hua and Lu Yao, you can check out my new book. Character traits: Distinctive personalities. Main characters: Li Yu, Li Pan.

44. 494 人 Mr. Lu, the Ideal Man 人间理想陆先生 White Rabbit's Nightmare白兔梦魇Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted Fashion blogger × motorcycle shop owner and Zhongyi Tech CEO (with a secret identity) The first time they met, Xia Zhiyao thought Lu Xiu would be difficult to get along with. Who knew that the next time they met, at Qizai’s urging, he would be the one to ask for her WeChat? When he waited outside the airport after her business trip and called her, she was stunned. She confessed her feelings, but he didn’t accept. He said those were things the guy should do. He always seemed to know what she was —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A simple and heartwarming story. Setting: Blogger vs. Motorcycle Repair Shop Owner/Tech Company President. Those interested can check out the synopsis!

45. 495 和 What’s It Like to Date the School Heartthrob? 和校草谈恋爱是什么感觉 Le Yan and the Sea乐言与海11k WordsCompleted What's it like to date the most popular guy at school? 24Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 496 我 You Have Every Trait I Can't Stand 我嫌弃的样子你都有 Little Bu Loves Egg Tarts小布爱吃蛋挞Modern Romance99k WordsCompleted A confession-themed book for everyone in a long-distance relationship! A sweet romance author versus a devoted, sharp-tongued young master. A collection of sugary-sweet romantic skits by popular Jinjiang author Xiao Bu Ai Chi Dan Ta! Ten years of love, 185 hilarious moments, from school uniforms to wedding gowns. The person I’ve always liked is you. 132Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This is particularly relevant to real life.

47. 497 八 The 1980s: Changing Our Fate Starts with Getting My Husband to Take the College Entrance Exam 八零，改变命运从让丈夫高考开始 Still as the Sun静似骄阳Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted [Reborn + family life + inspirational + raising kids + building wealth] Lin Yuzhu had spent her whole life drifting along. Only in middle age did she finally work up the courage to save money with her husband and start a restaurant. But the restaurant never opened. The newly renovated shop was destroyed in a gas explosion caused by a neighbor’s illegal gas hookup, and Lin Yuzhu, who had been cleaning inside, died in the blast too. She thought her life was over, but when she woke after the explos 9.4kReads9.0Score898Shelves

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    This one is also good.

48. 498 竹 Chasing My Childhood Sweetheart 竹马难追 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Campus romance, one-on-one, aloof childhood-friend top student who's hard to win over, everyone plays matchmaker] Qin Yun transfers schools in her second year of high school. Her childhood friend He Xingyan, whom she hasn't seen in three years, is still as doting as ever. Secretly delighted, Qin Yun takes the initiative and confesses to him before they enter university. But “Sorry, Keke. You must be confusing habit with love.” Qin Yun: “I'm not. I'm not confused. I just like you.” He Xingyan lo 1.8kReads9.1Score188Shelves

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    Simple Little Joys

49. 499 凑 A Marriage of Convenience with Extra-Sweet Romance 凑合夫妻，糖分超标 Xu Buyi许不宜Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Secretary’s Little Lamb [Clearheaded, sensitive saleswoman X composed, divorced male official] [Heroine: 28, hero: 35, seven-year age gap, flash marriage, lightly sweet] Yang Mian & Xie You’an What is love? Yang Mian didn’t understand it, nor did she expect it. With thirty fast approaching, at an age when even friends, family, and dogs were sick of her, she hurriedly got married. Love was nothing at all. Xie You’an had seen through it. At an age when he still had ne 3.8kReads8.9Score354Shelves

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    1. A marriage without love may seem mundane at first, but it inevitably develops feelings over time. That's reality—it's about living life! 2. A line that really stuck with me: Wen Geshu: "Yeah, Jiang Yaodong is really good. I feel much happier with him than I was with Xu Yang, and I feel much more secure with him." But is that really the case?

50. 500 打 How Can a Wage Slave Survive in a Melodramatic Novel? 打工人在狗血小说里如何苟活 Rain Eaves Daddy雨檐霸霸Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted Also known as How to Survive as an Office Worker in a Dogblood Novel and The Self-Cultivation of a Corporate Drone Complete. The ending may be a little rushed, but I finished it properly. It isn't abandoned. Li Fu accidentally transmigrated into a dogblood novel called The CEO's Runaway Little Wife. She didn't have a System giving her missions, a golden finger, or the role of the novel's heroine, the little wife. She was the CEO's personal secretary. She would help the CEO find love and witness 1.8kReads9.2Score242Shelves

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