Looking for a Male Lead With Obsessive Dependence on the Female Lead, Who Goes Mad Without Her 求男主偏执症 只依赖女主，没有女主会抓狂崩溃。

1. 51 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 13kReads5.8Score709Shelves

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   She transmigrated into the body of a villainous female supporting character. The male lead, her childhood friend, was bullied by her until he turned into a ruthless villain, but he's also a master of romance, secretly passionate yet stubborn. The female lead's main strategy is to listen to advice and be direct, eventually turning the ruthless villain into a Nike fanboy. 🎈

2. 52 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 6kReads9.3Score594Shelves

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   His obsessive love was like a cage, yet she blossomed in his palm. He called out, "Luo Luo, eat," his tone laced with displeasure that wouldn't allow for distraction. Tang Qianluo obediently swallowed her food, but her eyes couldn't help but drift towards someone else—this is the most thrilling daily scene in "After Marrying a Paranoid and Pathological Boss, I Was Spoiled to the Heavens": searching for a breath of fresh air within Ning Yun's suffocating control. He couldn't bear to see her gaze wander, plotting to recall his trusted confidants, all to confine her world to a city solely for him. She seemed docile and cooperative, yet even a fleeting glance while eating became a silent, cautious act of self-preservation. And what secrets did the silent Ji Liang hold, fueling this tug-of-war? This wasn't just simple sweet romance; it was an extreme emotional game. The affection he gave was a gilded shackle, burning hot to the touch, obsessive to the point of suffocation. Every step she took was like walking on thin ice, yet within the high walls he built, she quietly cultivated her own resilient strength. When possessiveness spread like a sea, would she choose to drown in it, or become the shore where he could find refuge? Watch as Tang Qianluo uses gentleness as a blade to gradually dissect Ning Yun's heart beneath his morbid armor, transforming suffocating control into a unique romance of mutual redemption.

3. 53 快 Quick Transmigration: None of Them Are Good 快穿：全非善哉 Squeeze a Feng as Hard as You Can用力捏住一只阿风Fantastical Romance128k WordsOngoing (Horror + mystery + yandere + love rivals + turning the tables + slow transmigration. None of the male leads are normal people. The System is useless, everyone is evil, and the heroine loves herself. She may go soft during a mission, but once it's over, she'll leave the male lead without a second thought. Yandere little brother / scheming childhood friend / gloomy obsessive / pathological stalker) The System is useless, so the heroine has to fend for herself. Slow transmigration. Shen Qinghuan d 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Yandere, younger sister/older brother Shen Qinghuan, the eldest daughter of the Shen family in Yangzhou, is seventeen years old. Her birth mother is in charge of the family, which is chaotic and unruly. She is spoiled, willful, and a notorious "little tyrant" in the entire city of Yangzhou.

4. 54 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.6kReads6.5Score197Shelves

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   👌This one counts, but the male lead is very tragic, so please proceed with caution if you mind.

5. 55 记 A Record of Xicheng, the City No One Can Escape 记：逃不出的汐城 Yu Wantong虞宛童Modern Romance750k WordsCompleted A major crime once took place in Xishui City. The son of a wealthy local businessman, who already suffered from a psychological disorder, was brutally abused by the live-in nanny on a stormy night. When his mother returned home the next day and found her precious boy covered in blood, the five-year-old was barely clinging to life. After that, his psychological condition grew increasingly severe and difficult to control. He became extremely averse to loud noises and thunderstorms, which could tri 839Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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   The male lead has a mental illness and is prone to obsessive-compulsive thinking; the female lead is his salvation, and he is heavily dependent on her.

6. 56 病 The Sickly Tycoon's Favorite 病娇金主的掌心宠儿 Green Times青时光Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Coercive guidance + jealousy gone wild + doted-on captivity + a touch of angst + happy ending] Her childhood friend was the only glimmer of light in her bitter youth... A gentle, warm-hearted senior shone into her life like the sun... And he was the young master of the Pei family, high above in the clouds... She was just the most unremarkable student on campus, struggling with poverty... A mysterious scholarship drew Wen Wan into the web Pei Xuan had carefully spun. The butterfly effect unleash 104Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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   It's been reviewed and is acceptable! You can give it a try!

7. 57 墨 Master Mo’s Beloved Turns Out to Be from Another World 墨爷心上人儿竟是穿来的 Green Times青时光Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration, Seduction, Two Strong Leads, Cunning Schemes, Slow-Burn Romance, Western Fantasy] When Mu Wanxin opened her eyes again, she found herself pinned beneath a man... Memories that weren't hers flooded her mind: her soul had transmigrated into Ye Mei! And the man was none other than Mo Yan Heng, the feared Black Hell King of the Mo family in S Kingdom. They said a terrifying monster lived inside his body. They said he never went near women. They said every woman who tried to app 71Reads8.4Score—Shelves
8. 58 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 29.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   👐Physiological attraction! Kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides! Sticking together 24/7! Powerful, older, fatherly, possessive, and subservient to those in positions of authority! Physically mismatched! The female lead is a spoiled, pampered heiress, completely unruly!

9. 59 偏 Obsessively in Love with Her 偏执恋她 Dai Nuan戴暖Modern Romance408k WordsOngoing [Roguishly Handsome, Possessive, Obsessive Tycoon × Sweet, Soft, Flirtatious Beauty] She runs, he chases; she can't escape even if she grows wings! [Sweet, Satisfying Healing Romance + Take-What-You-Want Love + Long-Laid Plans + Imprisonment + Tortured Love + Cunning Schemes + Insecurity and Darkness + Secret Crush + Love That Grows Over Time + Reunion After Years Apart + Ex's Redemption Arc + Dual Personalities + Devoted Husband + Healing + Mutual Devotion + Taking Down the Homewrecker + Rekind 188Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is insanely good!! From campus to city, it's sweet and angsty, the male lead is carefree and irresponsible at first, but later goes through a mad dash to win her back, while the female lead is innocent and naive at first, but later becomes a cold and arrogant beauty. The male lead is only crazy towards the female lead. There are so many details, especially the delicate portrayal and intense emotional push and pull between the two characters. ❤️❤️

10. 60 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    Absolutely the best contemporary romance novel ever! It's not a typical "feel-good" story, but the plot is incredibly exciting, with god-like business battles. The strong-willed romance is super engaging, perfect for seasoned readers. Even the supporting characters are outstanding. It's addictive; I'm seriously looking for a replacement!

11. 61 枕 Snow on the Pillow, Fragrance in the Heart 枕上雪，心上馨 Gathering Bait, Listening to Old Fragrance拾饵聆旧馨Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing Darkened, unhinged nobleman + groveling pursuit + forced love Zhi Xin accidentally transmigrates into an adult novel and is forced to bind herself to a life-saving System. To survive, she must keep tempting Wen Ruxue, a cold and aloof man as untouchable as a flower on a high peak, and earn his affection points. Wen Ruxue is indifferent by nature and holds a position of power. From the very beginning, he realizes Zhi Xin has ulterior motives, keeping his guard up and resisting her at every turn. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A hypocrite

12. 62 禁 The Ascetic Divine Lord Is Seduced Into Breaking His Vows 禁欲神尊，竟被撩破戒 Yi Wenqing艺文清Fantastical Romance399k WordsCompleted [Ascetic Chaotic God Venerable + Sweet, Adorable Spirit Herb Fairy + Tragic Love in a Past Life + Reborn and Pursuing His Wife + The Heavenly Emperor Steals His Bride] In her past life, Ruan Zhiwan had been hopelessly in love with the Chaotic God Venerable Ye Qingxuan for ten thousand years. He was cold and ascetic, his heart untouched, and he treated her with utter indifference. When the Heavenly Emperor framed her, he shattered her immortal bones with his own hands and cast her into the Infern 71Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist learns to be powerful and focuses on her career.

13. 63 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Top-tier intellectual romance!! Top-tier tug-of-war!! Both the male and female leads are incredibly strong! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 The male lead is a domineering CEO, a business tycoon, with a fiercely protective side; the female lead is incredibly skilled at taming her husband!! Who can resist this? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

14. 64 九 Reborn in '93: An Old Man's Youthful Ride on the Tides 九三重生：老朽少年踏浪潮 Author Daiwa作者呆娃Urban248k WordsOngoing [Reborn] [Urban Farming] [Soul Transmigration] [Making Money] [Stock Trading] [Urban] [Transmigration] [One Heroine] On July 9, 2026, 64-year-old Di Lei unexpectedly transmigrates back to 1993 while playing mahjong. Drawing on his life experience, he starts over and writes a new chapter in his life. This novel is written in a rough, down-to-earth style. 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend a novel from a bygone era

15. 65 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    Sometimes, a person's spirit can overcome many misfortunes.

16. 66 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.7kReads9.1Score557Shelves
17. 67 咱 Our Prince He Has Fallen 咱们赫太子爷陷进去了 Matcha Milk Pudding抹茶奶冻冻Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing [Cool, poisonous rose × born-bad playboy] [High school and college / angsty push-and-pull / neither is sexually inexperienced / adversarial couple / genuine playboy turns over a new leaf / morally gray cast / plot twists] At this school, where even the principal had to bow to power, a group of transfer students arrived. These party-loving troublemakers stirred up an already chaotic school, causing one upheaval after another. Xiao Yun never imagined she would get involved with Xi Heling, much les 621Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead's character is compelling.

18. 68 清 A Gentle Breeze Meets the White Dew 清风遇白露 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted In their previous lives, three people laid the groundwork for an entanglement that would continue into the next... One defied the will of Heaven and feared no karmic retribution, forcibly changing her fate for her; One was destined to be bound to her, their names written side by side on the Three Lives Stone; And one, after her death, set up a memorial tablet for her and built a shrine in her honor, keeping her soul from dispersing and giving it a place to return to. In this life, all three are 259Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This novel is great! 🤭🤭

19. 69 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after finishing! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! 😘😘

20. 70 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 303Reads7.4Score—Shelves
21. 71 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
22. 72 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 480Reads6.9Score108Shelves
23. 73 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score460Shelves
24. 74 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
25. 75 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance556k WordsOngoing A powerful military, political, and business tycoon with a strong appetite + a delicate beauty in frail health + mutual devotion Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she never dared to share a bed or get close to him. The mighty tycoon of the military, political, and business worlds had married a young wife, yet they could only treat each other with icy courtesy. At last, Gu Yunzhou could take it no longer and arranged for 25.3kReads5.6Score1.1kShelves

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    A powerful and influential man versus a beautiful but frail girl from a poor family! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou back to Z City from her small town. Because of her sensitive body, she refused to let him touch her, and the two never consummated their marriage. So the man moved her to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers…

26. 76 重 Reborn to Save Him! The Gloomy Boy Surrenders to Me 重生救赎！阴郁少年对我缴械投降 The East Wind Has Nothing to Do东风无一事Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted The low rating is only because there aren't many reviews, so feel free to read Radiant and carefree heroine ✖️ brooding, obsessive hero Ji Mingxue, a proud and lovely rose, and Xu Zhichen, a rising star in Nancheng, are the perfect couple and model spouses in everyone's eyes. The society ladies all sigh over Ji Mingxue's good fortune. The Ji family spoiled her for over twenty years, and just as they went bankrupt and the young heiress was about to face a hard life, she married the illustrious yo 66Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Extremely humble, the male lead is obsessive and would collapse without the female lead.

27. 77 他 He’s a Quagmire, Yet He Fell for a Rose 他如泥沼，却爱上玫瑰 First Bud 1984初蕾1984Modern Romance267k WordsOngoing [Powerful rivals + Intense push and pull + Love-and-hate games + Devastating passion + A mix of sweetness and angst + Two strong leads flirting with each other] Everyone says Cheng Che is a madman who clawed his way out of the mud, cold, cruel, and utterly heartless. That is, until he meets Shi Nuan, a dazzling, untainted rose. With ruthless intensity, he closes in on her inn and family, step by step, driving her into a corner. Proud and unyielding, she fights back. Every clash between them draw —Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Only the female protagonist can redeem him from the darkness.

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