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1. 1 晴 See You When the Skies Are Clear 晴天时再见 Zhen Qing镇清Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted #Sweetness overload warning#Coming-of-age story #Heartbreaking ending#Fated love Qingtian is a sunny girl raised by her grandparents, while Yu Jian is a cool, reserved boy from a well-off family. That summer, they both walked through the doors of Class 6 at No. 1 High School, and a series of unforgettable memories began. Qingtian's smile and Yu Jian's concern blended into the orange sunset, carried away into the distance with the hearts of two young people. 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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   They're all super sweet at the beginning, but heartbreaking later on—go read them!

2. 2 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds
3. 3 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.1kReads8.2Score86314d adds

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   Unresolved issues series

4. 4 宫 Mr. Gong, I Belong Only to You 宫先生，我只属于你 The First Handful of Snow in Winter o冬天的第一捧雪oModern Romance270k WordsCompleted Just making a correction here. My work's tags were changed and no longer match the themes of my novel. I only just noticed, and I can't change them anymore, so I'm correcting them here. It's a pure-love angst novel with a modern, imaginative romance theme. Sorry, sorry! You are the only one I favor, and the person I'd give up everything to protect., Gong Yan This world is just so painfully dull. Brother Yan, I'm coming to keep you company., Ye Lan If you hurt the person I love under the pretext 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   If you're not afraid of being tortured, then watch it!

5. 5 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds

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   It's incredibly heart-wrenching and realistic. Especially the ending... (I won't say more, go see for yourself).

6. 6 绿 Green Old Clothes, Beside the Graveyard 绿旧衫，坟地旁 Apricot Village Plane Leaves杏里梧桐叶Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [College student Yu Shuman returns to her hometown + stubborn, lonely male lead Li Xing] This is their story What does life back home hold? Loquat trees, a big water jar, an old house, earth, tea-oil trees, bamboo hats, rain and banana trees, and his scars. She passed by his house. “Grandpa, who’s that?” she asked. “Oh, him? That’s A Shui,” her grandfather said. “Hahaha, A Shui? Isn’t that a woman’s name?” That was her first reaction, and she laughed. The man wore an old green shirt, with a stra 241Reads8.1Score11214d adds
7. 7 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds

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   Highly recommended, especially the second one. Go see it!

8. 8 我 I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你 Ling Xi灵希Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov 865Reads9.5Score19914d adds
9. 9 君 You See Me, Covered in Wind and Snow 君不见满身风雪 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Can You Not See Me, Covered in Wind and Snow? 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You might want to take a look.

10. 10 你 You Said Spring Would Come Late, So I Died in the Real Jiangnan 你一句春不晚，我便死在了真江南 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted You said spring comes late, so I died in the real Jiangnan. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 神 The Divine Official Refuses to Fall from His High Perch 神官他不肯掉下高台 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted The Divine Official Refuses to Fall from His High Perch 2Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 江 Jiangnan Is Too Cold, I’m Here to Take You Home 江南太冷，我来接你回家 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废7k WordsCompleted Jiangnan Is Too Cold. I'm Here to Take You Home —Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 13 洞 On Our Wedding Night, He Asked If I Could Sing Opera 洞房夜，他问我可会唱戏 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted On our wedding night, he asked if I knew how to sing opera. —Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 婚 The Wounds of Marriage 婚姻里的那些伤 zw Snowfall in Februaryzw二月飘雪Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Forced apart from the man she loved deeply because her parents opposed their relationship, she hurriedly married someone she didn't love. Married life was a jumble of sweetness, bitterness, and endless troubles. At last, she got divorced. But can she return to the way things were with the person she loves most? ... 992Reads6.5Score10314d adds

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    Two words: heartbreaking. The female lead loves the second male lead but marries the first male lead while pregnant with his child... I won't say more, go watch it yourself.

15. 15 几 After Braving Wind and Snow Time and Again, We Meet, but I Am No Longer Myself 几经见风雪，再见已非我 Fish Can't Live Without Oil鱼儿离不开油Modern Romance112k WordsCompleted The wheel of fate does not turn according to your wishes, and the road of life does not stretch out as you would have it. All we can do is keep moving forward bravely, no matter what we face... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From childhood to adulthood, no one cared. It was as if I was sentenced to death with a reprieve from birth, unable to die, and forced to endure torment and suffering.

16. 16 走 Stepping into a Torment Novel 走进虐文 Little Bean on the Vine藤上的小豆子Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted “Sometimes I feel like I’m the heroine in a tragic novel, and everyone just keeps picking on me.” “No, this isn’t a tragic romance. Those stories make people suffer for love. Is that what’s happening to you?” “How did things get so awful for you? Seriously, just watching you go through all this makes me feel so suffocated.” “How is it that even getting an education has to be so hard for you?” 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm nominating myself! Everyone, take a look!

17. 17 今 The Moonlight Tonight Is Perfect for Seduction 今晚月色恰撩人 Old Summer老夏天Modern Romance137k WordsCompleted A messy love story between a nouveau riche entrepreneur and a gentle, resilient doctor. Childhood sweethearts, reunited after years apart, and a secret love finally fulfilled. The male lead, Xu Chenchen, was the notorious troublemaker of Yongxing Street. His grades were terrible from childhood onward, but he was blessed with a handsome face. His neighbor, Su Mingyue, was a diligent girl and the very picture of excellence in every way. He envied her, secretly loved her, yet as time passed, they d 1Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 如 If Time Could Turn Back 如果时光再来 No Longer Waiting for the Old Immortal Peach不再等老的仙桃Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted After Xia Tian’s mother fell ill and died, her father raised her and her older brother Wen Su on his own. Through a coworker’s introduction, her father started a new family with Xiao Yue, a contract worker. Xia Tian liked her plainspoken, kind stepmother at first sight, but grew hostile toward Xiao Yue’s naturally beautiful daughter, Tang Xiaomeng. The two stepsisters clashed constantly, and only Wen Su could calm things down. After their father was laid off, Xiao Yue opened a small restaurant, 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    When you were young, you didn't understand love and often hurt those who loved you. Do you regret it now? If I could have another chance, I would try to love again.

19. 19 在 Tell You I Love You When the Flowers Bloom 在花开时说爱你 alin A Linalin阿林Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted The moment Chu Qingxue was branded a “murderer of her own sister,” her life was shattered beyond repair. In Lu Mingsong's eyes, she became the vilest of women, a living sacrifice for his revenge on behalf of his beloved Chu Qingmei… —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This short 50,000-word novel is so heart-wrenching! Share it with your best friends so they can read it too! 🤭

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