Looking for Novels With Gentle Prose and Lots of Memorable Lines 想要那种文笔温柔金句频出的小说

1. 601 我 The Tyrant in My Mind 我脑子里的暴君 Xiang Er襄儿Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted Shen Si, a top painter, never imagined that after dying, he would open his eyes to find himself trapped in the body of a painter with depression. One could not go on living; the other could not bring herself to die. Watching Xu Zhao nervously paint in safe colors, watching her apologize even after her coworkers humiliated her and drove her to the rooftop, he was so furious his soul nearly smoked. “Useless! Give me the brush!” When the bullying began again, he took control of her body and unleash 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The writing is gentle and contains memorable quotes.

2. 602 千 The Heiress Returns: My Vision Is as Grand as My Motherland 千金归来：我的格局是祖国 Lu Zhaoran路昭然Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Completed, Cool-Tempered Heroine + True Heiress of a Wealthy Family (The Family’s Real Darling) + The Main Story Is About Soldiers and Family Bonds + No Male Lead] Liao Xu, the long-lost heiress of the Su Group, one of the capital’s top wealthy families, returns after fourteen years. The upper crust is thrown into an uproar. Everyone assumes a prestigious family must care about appearances. This true heiress, they think, has nothing going for her but her stunning looks. How could she compare to 12kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds

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   Don't ask, it's full of witty remarks. If you don't like these books, you can come back and criticize me, I'll accept it. They're really super good. Highly recommended!!! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

3. 603 珩 A Heart That Understands 珩心知兮 Mountain Forest Mist山林雾气Mystery208k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth, period charm, double-faced noblewoman vs. prince in armor] Everyone knows that Shen Zhixi, the Shen family’s legitimate daughter, is gentle and obedient. Few know she dares to face skeletons and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the dead. The Third Prince, Zhao Heng, led troops from a young age and has an open heart. In pursuit of justice, he enters a treacherous struggle for power. A baffling case involving the Green Lotus Saint Healer entwines their fates. Be 6Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 604 降 Officer Furuya's Character Card-Drawing System 降谷警官的人设抽卡系统 Watching Flowers Bloom in Silence无声处看繁花Anime Fanfiction2.0M WordsOngoing [Before you read: Detective Conan + no romance + salvation + fake angst + sickly protagonist + misunderstandings] Content warnings: 1. Lots of angsty misunderstandings and canary-in-a-cage scenarios. Because of the misunderstandings, things may seem rather ambiguous to others. Read with caution. 2. Rei has a child secret identity. The System used his and Hiromitsu's genes to create it, so outsiders mistake the child for theirs. The five police academy friends all know it's Rei's secret identity. 5.1kReads9.5Score37714d adds

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   [Let my love embrace you like the sunshine, and bestow upon you radiant freedom. — Che] Her voice was childlike, repeating in a stiff tone the description of freedom from the books she had read: "Flying towards the dawn, as free as a lark, that is freedom." [I want to be like a bird, defying gravity, soaring through the sky, completely free.] [What binds us? Ah, it's our skulls.] [I hear the hymn of freedom!!] [Freedom, freedom!]

5. 605 全 Conquest by Everyone: Who Says I'm Anyone's Wife Yet? 全员攻略：是谁老婆还不一定呢！ Two Flying Green Turtles两头飞天绿王八Modern Romance451k WordsOngoing [No romance + lighthearted comedy + highly intelligent female lead + showbiz + System + ensemble cast + coming-of-age + women’s growth] Before the System tricked them into coming to win her over: “She’s just a five-year-old kid. Winning her over should be a piece of cake, right? You’re not telling me you can’t handle that?” But when they met her and saw her record, they learned she’d already destroyed three Systems and imprisoned and brainwashed another at the age of five. Her motto in life: “My 13Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   It's incredibly gentle and heartwarming. The characters in the book have very positive values. It's a story about family and friendship, and it's really good (very loudly!). But it's not popular (sad) [crying]. However, it's currently around 360,000 words, which is a bit short, but it's super good. The rating is low because it's new. Finally, don't be misled by the title. "Small things, to you, are very, very big things." "Don't bully those who can't solve problems; be the one who can set the rules." "Mom said that as long as I'm strong enough inside and have a complete core, it doesn't matter whether it's one person or many people." "Any relationship needs a line to maintain it, and it also needs to be self-centered." "Mom said that we must allow some people to be temporarily not so brave, or never brave."

6. 606 穿 I Transmigrated into a Blond Delinquent and Resolved to Stay Away from the Heroine 穿越成黄毛的我决心远离女主 May the Wind Carry Me Away希望能被大风吹飞Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Lin Yu doesn’t understand why he transmigrated here. When other people transmigrate, they either end up in a cultivation world, where one sword can overwhelm ten thousand enemies, or in a historical dynasty, where they can change history and hold power over the court. At the very least, they might transmigrate to a few decades ago, use their knowledge of the future to get rich, and build a harem. Who would transmigrate to a place like this?! 33.6kReads8.7Score2.1k14d adds

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   Both of these books are quite good!

7. 607 快 Quick Transmigration: The Villainess Role-Playing Plan 快穿：恶毒女配扮演计划 Bright Again and Again明明又明明Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Main story complete, bonus chapters ongoing Beautiful, ruthless heroine who’s a brilliant actress The heroine has a different character in every world One-on-one romance, male lead split into different fragments [Warning: The heroine is genuinely evil!] Jiang Xinlian was bound to a System and tasked with playing a vicious supporting female character. She was brimming with confidence. “Leave it to me!” After several worlds, another System asked the thoroughly troubled 086, “Why don’t you help you 50.7kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds

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   The article is not long but very good.

8. 608 朝 Toward Autumn 朝秋 Huan Qianxun浣千寻Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted This book needs revisions. Since it’s contracted and already completed, I can’t hide it, so I recommend you don’t read it. Please, I’m begging you on my knees. (The rating just came out, so it’s very low.) [Campus romance + second chance romance + sweet romance + happy ending] A proud, unruly rose x a defiant, flamboyant thorn (P.S. The heroine pretends to be well-behaved at first, but later reveals her true nature.) Lu Linqiu had been top of the class for years, while Shen Chaonian had been sec 16Reads6.8Score—14d adds
9. 609 望 Looking Toward Li 望黎 Mountain Forest Mist山林雾气Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth, an old-world atmosphere, a young top scholar and a talented woman from a secluded household] Born on the Winter Solstice beneath the sign of Heaven’s Pardon, she became the most ill-omened person in the Shen household. After fifteen years spent adrift, Shen Li returned, carrying a storm of snow and a heart full of hatred. In the shadows of the inner household and amid the ashes of raging flames, she carefully planned every step for her own sake, only to stumble i 85Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 610 乖 Be Good, Don't Be Afraid! The Yandere Villain's Deadly Seduction of the Supporting Heroine 乖，别怕！病娇反派致命撩宠女配 Tao Beixia桃北夏Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted Redemption story! Healing a sick, obsessive lunatic + sweet romance + possessive love + a scheming, black-hearted villain who's all in on love + transmigrated female supporting character + everyone's favorite + devoted couple with no past lovers + happy ending + school life. The original female lead isn't vilified. The System has little presence. A youthful, passionate, sweet little romance. [The entire main cast awakens! The male lead is a pure-hearted boy, utterly devoted to his wife and crazy 20.6kReads9.5Score3.7k14d adds

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    Wow…the sunset is so beautiful! How come I never noticed before? Youthful emotions are always innocent and naive, yet possess a rare, burning sincerity, bold and fearless. A breeze stirs, the leaves rustle, and fallen leaves drift through the air. A boy stands on the lawn, his sleeves billowing in the wind, while a girl runs past in the distance. In this turbulent youth, even they themselves are unaware that a grand, unrequited love has begun.

11. 611 穿 After Entering a Comic, I Became Everyone's Moonlight 穿进漫画后我成了所有人的白月光 Jing Yan惊燕Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Main story complete] [Bonus chapters updating regularly] [No romance, no romance, not even for the key characters! The only tags are no romance, happy ending, System! A wish-fulfillment story!] The talkative, chuuni, drama-loving male protagonist, Zheng Guanqi (known as Yazhou in the comic) The Dungeon Guidebook became a huge hit thanks to its breathtaking art and merciless plot. But as the story progressed, readers realized that one after another, the main characters seemed to be dying, and t 44.2kReads9.4Score8.4k14d adds

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    Both books are very well written. The first one has a slight touch of angst, but it's very heartwarming. The second one is similar, with very little angst.

12. 612 这 In This World of Everyday Wonders, I'm Glad I Have You 这人间烟火，幸好有你 Little Orchid Garden小兰苑Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [Workplace + Pure Romance + Healing] The world measures people by their peak achievements. Some chase glory, while others simply seek a steady life. Xiao Man and Lan Yue are no elite geniuses. They left their impoverished mountain village for the city, making an honest living far from home. The way they struggle to make a life for themselves is a portrait of countless families. After a lifetime of moving from place to place, the long-buried past has already planted its seeds deep in the years be 6Reads—Score114d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; both the writing style and the author's talent are excellent.

13. 613 地 The Message from the People of the Earth's Core 地心人的传话 Ji Wufan姬无烦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse160k WordsCompleted This is a science fiction novel, inspired by an unusual dream I had and written after I collected some information. Please read it as science fiction. It is purely fictional, so don’t take it seriously. Another reason I wrote it is that I hope human civilization can truly unite, live in harmony, and advance science and technology together until we reach an early-stage civilization and enter the golden age we dream of. Finally, I want to tell everyone that I have never encountered the so-called s 4.1kReads9.4Score48814d adds

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    This book should only exist in heaven, how fortunate it is to have descended to earth today. It is a timeless masterpiece that reveals all the secrets of heaven in the form of a novel, unprecedented in history. It thoroughly explains humanity's ultimate questions—Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going?—The origins of all religions, the formation of the universe, and the limitations of modern science. Its incredibly grand cosmology will reshape your worldview. If you read and understand it, you will be the happiest person in the world, your life filled with light and free from worries.

14. 614 暗 A Secret Crush Is a Love Letter Hidden in a Candy Jar 暗恋是藏在糖罐里的情书 Yingying Is Not Late萤萤非晚Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [Sensitive, gentle good girl x cool, devoted golden boy] [College romance + mutual crush + sweet pampering and flirtation + school uniforms to wedding dress + both leads' first love] I greet your joy with all the warmth in my heart! - A little confession note on the eve of graduation from senior year. The clueless boy never realized how the girl felt. The sensitive girl never got an answer from him. They went their separate ways. - They meet again at the start of their freshman year. Seeing each 214Reads—Score10014d adds

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    Super sweet, super beautiful. I have a special fondness for school uniform wedding dresses [smirk]

15. 615 玫 Roses Hidden in a Corpse 玫瑰藏在尸体里 Pomegranate Blossom石榴花Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Kindhearted forensic pathologist × shy flower shop owner] [Marriage first, love later * both virgins * heartwarming * sweet romance] At the start of summer, Nan Zhi meets Wen Zheliu. Like a reunion that turns into a farewell, one touch makes it forever. When they first meet, he seems like a courteous gentleman, gentle as jade. Who could have guessed that his true nature would emerge, revealing a sly, flirtatious side! Scene 1 “May I speak to Mr. Wen Zheliu?” The man smiles and corrects her. “My 86Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The first book has a very gentle writing style, which is completely inconsistent with the title. The second book contains many heartwarming short stories that can melt your heart.

16. 616 重 Reborn: I Rule the Campus, and Trace the Past 重生之我在校园当老大，追溯 Please Take Qiqi Away抱走柒柒嘛Modern Romance341k WordsOngoing It was originally titled “Tracing Back: This Time, I Want Everyone to Live Well” After dying a terrible death in the apocalypse, Su Yao is reborn. In this life, she's an ordinary high school student, but she carries the memories of fighting her way through a world overrun by zombies. She's the class monitor, the top student, and the one who saves the entire Su family. (She's not a typical strong female lead.) She'll protect her family: In her previous life, her father was driven to death, her mo —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I'm not here to repeat my life, I'm here to rewrite the ending." "Do you believe it? Some friendships aren't intense, but they last." "The wind that a young man rides is more precious than gold." [Humans are strange like that; when faced with kindness, their first reaction is never gratitude, but rather inferiority. This inferiority gradually grows with each passing day, until it becomes a thorn in their throat, impossible to swallow or spit out. Every swallow, every breath, clearly feels the presence of that thorn, reminding them of their dissatisfaction, fueling their inner imbalance.] 📖Excerpt from *Tracing Back*, a story about protection, courage, and a second chance. If you also believe in the power of words, why not step into this story? #GoldenQuotes #HealingWords #NovelQuotes

17. 617 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score112k14d adds

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    While reading this book, I made 166 underlines and 11 bookmarks.

18. 618 欲 A Kiss! Mr. Qi, Your Sweet Little White Rose Has Run Away 欲吻！祁总你的娇软小白花已出逃 Yingying Is Not Late萤萤非晚Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Early-stage push and pull, then a desperate chase to win her back + a powerful man humbled by love + intense possessiveness] [Cool, commanding CEO VS bright-eyed, clearheaded beauty] “Don’t come any closer. Let me go.” Shutang bit her lip and backed into a corner, the rims of her eyes reddening. “Be good. Come here to me,” the man coaxed in a low, husky voice. [Run as many times as you like. I’ll drag you back every single time!] A news report about a business marriage between two elite famili 18Reads—Score10514d adds
19. 619 他 His Burden 他的累赘 Dandelion Drifting Down飘落的蒲公英Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Personal Growth + Mutual Devotion + A Captivating Side Couple] One believes the other never said he liked her, and that everything was nothing more than wishful thinking. The other thinks she broke her promise. They had an unspoken understanding, yet she betrayed him without a second thought. After seeing her “get married” with his own eyes, then hearing her say “I like you” with his own ears, the feelings he had suppressed f 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Should we pursue a gentle and tender romance?

20. 620 掉 The Moon That Fell to Earth 掉落人间的月亮 Half-Eaten Moon吃掉一半的月亮Modern Romance60k WordsOngoing There is no cure, because your memories belong to you alone. You cannot fall asleep, because once your tears turn into diamond rings, they will exist forever. So here is a collection of rambling stories, written for you when you can’t sleep, for you when you wake with a start, and for myself. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tears fall in fragments onto the pillow; in my dreams, they will transform into butterflies, drifting to the other side of the mountain, landing on the sails of a ship at sea. —The Moon Fallen to Earth

21. 621 我 I'm Just an Ordinary Sword Venerable, That's All 我就平平无奇一剑尊罢了 A Salted Fish Who Loves Daydreaming爱做白日梦的咸鱼Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted A strong-willed sword genius heroine * the cultivation world's most beautiful man as the hero [Immortal cultivation + powerful male lead, even more powerful female lead + aloof beauty + mostly character growth, with a small ensemble cast + no reversal of the female-led romance + one-on-one, both leads pure] Zhong Wuming was the classic tragic beauty: she grew up wandering, lost all her friends and family, and was hunted down. Then one day, she realized that most people around her were tragic b 3.3kReads9.3Score49314d adds
22. 622 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 294Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This novel is definitely worth reading!

23. 623 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 22.7kReads9.5Score3.8k14d adds

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    The love between young boys and girls is always beautiful and romantic; the sentences in it are all wonderful. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

24. 624 白 Sweet Summer Peaches 白桃甜夏 Tang Shen棠沈Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Gentle, sweet, homebody social-anxious artist x refined, celibate surgeon] After the live-action comic adaptation Temptation of the Stars became a huge hit, everyone knew that Wen Nian, its original author and screenwriter, was shy, gentle, and sweet. Then one day, someone dug up Wen Nian's secret identity and discovered that: She had drawn the anonymous danmei comic that took the internet by storm two years ago. She was also behind the anonymous unrequited-love comic that's been sw 6.2kReads9.4Score91814d adds

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    1. Unrequited love is a one-sided affair; the one being unrequited doesn't have to take responsibility for it. 2. The joy of youth might simply be that I find you gentle, you clear-headed, and you unique. 3. Whenever I try to watch over you from the shadows, you always manage to stir my heartstrings, pulling me into the warm sunshine. 4. This was my perfect unrequited love, all alone, during that summer.

25. 625 大 The Grand Tutor, the Great Liar 大国师，大骗子 Xing Shangxiang刑上香Two Male Leads522k WordsCompleted Song Xuan was once a charlatan who made his living swindling people. But fate had other plans: he happened upon the down-and-out prince Ji Yunxi and fooled him into letting him cast a few fortunes. Every single prediction came true. When Ji Yunxi ascended the throne, he installed Song Xuan as the Imperial Preceptor. In full view of the court, Song Xuan had to deal with ministers taking turns making things difficult for him, political and harem intrigues, and an emperor who watched him like a haw 11.5kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    With its gentle writing style and frequent memorable quotes, this book perfectly meets your requirements.

26. 626 宝 Pokemon: The Beloved Little Cub Shows Off Its Cuteness Online 宝可梦：团宠幼崽在线卖萌 Potato-Filled Savior of Potato Man土豆馅拯救土豆侠Anime Fanfiction319k WordsCompleted Good news: I've transmigrated to the Pokemon world of my dreams! Bad news: I've become a human baby who can only babble “goo goo”! After a Lucario mistakes me for a Pokemon baby and takes me in, my life as a happy little freeloader (strike that) and the family's darling officially begins. Lucario is my all-purpose daddy, a level-ten scholar of Aura communication; Blissey is my personal caretaker, feeding me fruit snacks by hand; Arcanine is my warm, cozy bed, and rolling around in that fluffy fu 1.4kReads—Score14314d adds

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    What's that sentence in this book? Can you help me find it?

27. 627 送 I'll Send You a Little Peach Heart (The Original Novel of the Urban Romance Drama A Moment of Fortune) 送你一颗小桃心（都市爱情剧《一刻千金》原著小说） Su Xing'an苏幸安Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted Qiao He, a young jade carver, is infatuated with Huo Tinglan, the special guest on the show "Antique Street". The moment he appears, his refined good looks and sharp tongue set the internet ablaze. Qiao He joins the crowd to watch, draws a chibi sketch of Huo Tinglan fresh from his bath, and posts it with the caption #HandsomeMrHuo#. She goes viral too, earning a little fame among his fans. She sends Huo Tinglan a private message to confess her feelings, but accidentally types, “Mr. Huo, I reall 825Reads9.6Score10214d adds

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    The writing is excellent. I appreciate the male lead's uprightness and righteousness, the female lead's intelligence and insight, the second male lead's willingness to let go, and the female lead's mentor, mistress, best friend, and the male lead's younger brother. Most importantly, the novel expresses a strong sense of patriotism and family values.

28. 628 让 I Asked You to Livestream Sales, Not Make the Whole Nation Cry 让你直播带货，没让你把全民讲哭 Can't Be Bothered to Name It不想起名了Urban121k WordsOngoing Lu Xun, once a professor in the literature department of a prestigious university, unexpectedly transmigrates to Blue Star and becomes the assistant to a beautiful livestream sales host. He also binds to a Popularity System. “Lu Xun, I have an urgent call to take. Can you stream for a few minutes? I’ll be right back!” Lu Xun looks at the five thousand viewers in the livestream, then at the rock-steady number of orders that refuses to budge. He picks up an ear of corn from the table... “I just wa 2Reads5.9Score214d adds

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    It should be what you're looking for, but the rating is a bit low, probably because of the pairing.

29. 629 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 71.9kReads9.4Score9.4k14d adds

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    How could this series be complete without books by the author "Dazed Girlfriend"? All three are exceptionally good, brimming with memorable quotes, especially the first one. [Kiss][Kiss] ✿——My life has been like a dark room for a long time, yet it doesn't stop me from walking the Changchun Road in the light. ✿"There is no absolute fairness in the world; after all, even the human heart is slightly to the left." ✿"The flesh and blood of growth are like concrete mixed with fear. Young girls and boys are completely lost in this world filled with a mixture of kindness and malice." ✿"Sometimes, forbearance is a way, but more often forbearance is a form of cowardice, especially when one's rights are violated. Not taking the initiative to fight back will only allow the other party to take advantage of one's kindness." ✿Just like human nature, from a distance, everyone seems particularly kind, but it is always a crooked piece of wood, never a blank sheet of paper. Only punishment can bring about the effect of reformation. ✿Kindness, understanding, and humility are good things, but if these do not bring you the rewards you deserve, but instead make you constantly sacrifice yourself, endure, and yield, then being unkind, ignorant, and unhumble is also acceptable.

30. 630 过 Come Here and Give Me a Kiss 过来亲一下 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published as Summer's Lucky Charm] ☆Cool, gentle boy × world-weary, listless girl☆ [One-on-one sweet romance | School life, comedy, doting romance, redemption, healing] Wen Jibai always sincerely believed her new deskmate was a handsome, aloof heartthrob who took advantage of his looks and treated everyone coldly. Until one day, she saw this search in his Baidu history: [This is so annoying. What should I do if I've fallen for my deskmate?] 11.9kReads9.6Score1.6k14d adds
31. 631 城 Diary of Survival in the City 城市生存日记 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Golden Finger + A Terrible Start from the Start + Self-Redemption + A Realistic Guide to Urban Homelessness] Watch a little waif scavenge and save money, making life a little better, one step at a time. He Qinghuan barely escaped her home deep in the mountains with her life, and now wanders the city. She must avoid being discovered as homeless and sent back, while making full use of the city's resources to feed herself and survive until she's old enough to work and support herself. Looking u 320Reads8.3Score14214d adds

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    This meets your requirements.

32. 632 奸 Traitorous Minister Whitewashing System 奸臣洗白系统 Fan Miao汎淼Two Male Leads655k WordsOngoing [The male lead is a male-oriented, universally adored character. The main story has no romantic pairing for the protagonist, but there will be a secondary pairing based on friendship with him.] You wake up one day and find yourself suddenly transmigrated from a comfortable interstellar age to a chaotic ancient world. You've lost your CEO status, your vast fortune, and your adorable adopted son and daughter. Could anything be worse? Of course! You have transmigrated into the infamous villainous c 5.1kReads9.4Score60014d adds
33. 633 她 She Keeps Teasing Me 她总调戏我 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance624k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wishing Upon a Star is now available [One-on-one sweet romance + reborn school days + mutual salvation + healing doting romance] Only when Xu Yuan was dying did she realize that the quiet, sickly boy everyone overlooked had made his first act after getting his sight back dragging the demons who had bullied and humiliated her straight to hell. After being reborn, aside from getting revenge, Xu Yuan’s greatest pleasure was… repaying his kindness, pfft… Teasing an innocent youn 19.5kReads9.5Score3.2k14d adds
34. 634 经 A Love That Endures Through the Years 经年不弃 Mo Liuyun莫流云Two Male Leads305k WordsCompleted [Two Men + Reborn + Sweet Romance + Daddy-Type Top] Yu Heng met a strange older man while watching a movie. The man offered to keep the penniless young Yu, who had no car, no home, and no savings. A normal person would’ve slapped him and walked away. Yu was different. He agreed. Ji Jingnian was like a spring drizzle, calming the sandstorm in Yu Heng’s heart and nourishing his parched soul. Yu Heng thought their love began with their first meeting, but for Ji Jingnian, it was a reunion he had beg 1.4kReads9.3Score14114d adds

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    He's truly gentle; "loving someone is like nurturing a flower." Ji Jingnian's love and devotion are steadfast yet also obsessive, cautious and careful. His obsession stems from not protecting Yu Heng in his past life, which is why he secretly and unconsciously self-harms and blames himself when Yu Heng is hurt, yet he doesn't want Yu Heng to discover it. He will always be a mature and reliable elder. Yu Heng also doesn't want Ji Jingnian to lose himself because of him, nor does he want Ji Jingnian to give up his friends and hobbies to take care of him. He hopes their love is equal, mutual, and healthy. He will clearly and promptly discuss and resolve any issues in their relationship with Ji Jingnian.

35. 635 地 Hellfire: The Chosen One 地狱之火：天选者 Xiaofeng Studio筱枫工作室Urban338k WordsCompleted Wei Xiaorong wrapped up her work and raced all the way home. What the hell! In such a hurry? The landlady had opened her door before she’d even gotten home! Wei Xiaorong charged inside, determined to demand another month’s rent as compensation. Otherwise, there was no way she was moving out today! Wait, who was this? Who the hell are you?! Those eyes! That face! That dashing, devastatingly handsome look! Wei Xiaorong threw herself at him and burst into tears, cursing as she sobbed: “You wretched 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet, refreshing, and heartwarming in one! "Hellfire" is a thrilling comeback story, "Journey to the Mountains and Seas" is a sweet romance. Yu Xiaofeng has many adventures in the city and works hard to make a name for herself. The workplace is exciting, the romance is touching, and it's so addictive that you'll stay up all night!

36. 636 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 50.9kReads9.5Score6k14d adds
37. 637 求 Please Stop Cursing Me, There'll Soon Be No One Left in the Industry! 求求你别骂了，圈内都快没人了！ Feeling Constrained局促着Urban767k WordsOngoing [After the first hundred chapters, the story's ideas are unlike anything else online!] [No Female Lead, No Flirting, I Swear + Sharp Critiques and Debates + A Master of One-Liners + The Modern-Day Lu Xun, a Mentor of Ideas + Idealism, a Peerless Patriot + An Adult Fairy Tale + Guaranteed Writing Quality] Bad movies shoved in your face, pretty young actors' expressionless performances polluting your eyes: in his fury, Jiang Li unexpectedly awakens the “Public Enemy of the Internet System” and be 8kReads8.7Score52314d adds

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    "What I truly desire is a society that doesn't need 'Jiang Li'." "I hope that one day, when any ordinary person's legal rights are violated, they won't need to rack their brains to orchestrate a media storm, nor will they need to force themselves into a hexagonal warrior knowledgeable in law, communication, and psychology." "They can simply pick up the phone, calmly dial a number, or walk into a department, hand over some documents, and then go home peacefully, awaiting the inevitable, just outcome." "That would be a society worth fighting for." "On that day, the name 'Jiang Li' should be completely forgotten by everyone." He paused, each word resonating deeply. "Because an era that doesn't need heroes is the best era." [Sending a heart]

38. 638 快 Quick Transmigration: Don't Be Afraid, My Yandere Villain 快穿：病娇反派别害怕 Ye Jinxian夜槿弦Modern Romance4.8M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet 1v1] The System says, “Villains are all very dangerous, so none of them want to be bound to me.” Then the top mission-taker Wange binds herself to it just because it looks cute. Next, she sees a handsome, timid boy reaching out in the darkness, asking in a faint voice, “You’ll save me, won’t you?” A god so obsessively devoted he’s beyond saving holds her tight and asks in a trembling voice, “You won’t leave me, will you?” A man so deeply unhinged he’s gone to the extreme holds a kni 744Reads8.9Score23014d adds

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    I searched for this book for a long time before I finally found it. It features scenes from each game after it ends, and there are as many as three rounds of them! It truly amazed me for a very long time. The key point is that this book is still being serialized, and there's still a lot more to come.

39. 639 奔 An Absurd Journey to the Mountains and Seas 奔赴山海荒诞 Xiaofeng Studio筱枫工作室Urban287k WordsOngoing At thirty-four, Yu Xiaofeng walked away with nothing, leaving his ex-wife the entire family fortune. With 300,000 yuan in his pocket and his child-prodigy daughter by his side, he set out to start over. He was adrift at rock bottom when his extraordinary talent for deduction swept him into a national undertaking tied to the livelihood of the country and its people. He is no playboy surrounded by women for his own amusement. Every woman at his side has a purpose and a destiny: his leading lady i 18Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 640 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

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    Xu Yue, courtesy name Tuizhi, was the top scholar in the imperial examinations, achieving the highest honors. She was the Grand Secretary, renowned for her impeccable manners, and considered by many to be a shining example of virtue and refinement. It was only after reading this book that I learned about the etiquette of ancient gentlemen, the true meaning of "a gentleman as pure as jade."

41. 641 醉 Drunk on a Golden Age 醉于盛世 Mint-Infused Wine薄荷泡酒Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [No Romance] [No Stupid Decisions] [No System] [True-to-Life Characters] [A Touch of Angst] [Slow-Paced] [Ensemble Cast] ⚠️Please note: (1) This book supports freedom of romance. Don't read if that bothers you. (2) The protagonist likes nothing except alcohol. Avoid if that's a dealbreaker. (3) This is not a traditional Foundation Establishment cultivation system. If you mind, move along and don't start a fight. Li Heng was an overworked young man in the twenty-first century. His parents died w 18.9kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    A light knife, an excerpt: "The echo of my typing brings light to your path, allowing you to witness the myriad aspects of life; the gentle hum of my sword brings you to overcome all obstacles, revealing the splendor of mountains and seas; the whispers of the world bring you an open heart, allowing you to see the brilliance of heaven and earth."

42. 642 快 Quick Transmigration: The Dark Moonlight Villainess Makes the Male Lead Cry Again 快穿黑月光：女配又把男主虐哭了 Osmanthus Boughs明桂别枝Modern Romance699k WordsCompleted [Not a revenge fantasy] Every novel world has a female supporting character who causes trouble at every turn. Qian Tao nervously takes the place of these supporting characters and follows the plot. But why do the male leads end up yearning for her, only to fall to their knees and beg her to forgive them?! #With no man in your heart, your sword becomes divine# #The male leads fall for the heroine, then chase after her and regret everything# [Professional supporting actress, working on the job] A 2.4kReads9.0Score20614d adds

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    It's full of memorable lines, and I followed it all the way to the end. It's truly a great read. The sentences are so gentle, yet so heartbreaking. The beginning is agonizing for the female lead, the later part is agonizing for the male lead, and it's torture for the reader throughout. In the end, the male and female leads don't end up together.

43. 643 高 The Campus Belle Has Had Eyes Only for Me Since Freshman Year 高一开始就被校花独爱 Ai Fuli艾弗黎Urban708k WordsOngoing [Single heroine] + [School life] + [No System] + [Ensemble cast] + [Slow pace] (The rating just came out and is expected to rise.) Listen, Obligate, Value, Excite. English teacher Li Manni slowly breaks down the foundations of an intimate relationship: Listen with care to each other's troubles, take responsibility willingly, cherish the little moments you share, and accept each other's flaws. After explaining the deeper meaning, Li Manni picks up the eraser and wipes away the latter half of each 806Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    [Youth Campus Novel] Highly recommended, you definitely won't regret investing in it. The author's writing style is beautiful and delicate. [Original work fan][Original work fan] "The evening breeze in Jiangnan is still gentle and tender, my beloved is right in front of me, her eyes are curved, year after year, she will accompany me gently." — "From now on, the evening breeze knows my heart, blowing my dreams to Jiangnan, my heart is with my beloved, and we will never be apart."

44. 644 你 You Must Be Starving, But I'm Your Brother! 你真是饿了，我可是你兄弟！ Si Lingmu司灵木Urban247k WordsOngoing [Heartwarming, slice of life, gender swap, no angst, white-haired heroine] The sun is especially warm today. I've made a steaming hot meal and just taken my heart medication. The new graphics card I picked up from the parcel station is on the sofa. Ha, I know he'll be so happy! I go downstairs to meet him. To meet the guy I've been through thick and thin with for twenty years. But when I see him, he's clearly crying. Why? Oh, I got hit by a truck. (How annoying.) The sun isn't warm at all to 3.4kReads9.6Score32114d adds

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    Aside from the lack of memorable quotes, everything else is great; it's a pure love story without any angst (don't look at the reader's comments).

45. 645 直 Until I Became the Object of the Male Leads’ Desire 直到成为男主们的爱欲 Fishing Fires, Sleeping Again at Night渔火夜再眠Modern Romance804k WordsCompleted Also known as: All the Male Leads at the Elite Academy Compete for Me [A massive, non-melodramatic battle for the heart of a lady adored by everyone; no vicious rivalry between women, no secondary couples, high sweetness with no angst, and a contest among top-tier male leads] When Hua Qixia learned she was a supporting character in a novel about a woman adored by everyone, she was just the most ordinary cannon-fodder student at an elite academy. She personally witnessed how six high-quality ma 7.3kReads9.2Score79214d adds

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    This book is written in a gentle style, full of memorable quotes, and the transitions between scenes are particularly smooth.

46. 646 彼 Red Spider Lily: Eternal Separation and Pursuit 彼岸花：永恒的分离与追寻 Bo L Tang波l棠99k WordsCompleted Red Spider Lily: Eternal Separation and Pursuit 8Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 647 春 Spring Mountain in Sight 春山可望 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted They say the gods go where the current takes them. One day, she will come to your side, walk with you along a rough and winding road, and light a lamp in the darkest night. And so, a god came to Jiang Huaixi. A god may take the form of someone who suddenly appears in your life, teaching you to love, to laugh, and to see the sun, the stars, and the leaves. A god will come hand in hand with you. The god said, “You have to keep living. We come into this world to live, after all.” [Special Crime Sce 578Reads9.3Score10114d adds

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    This is a must!!!

48. 648 一 One Night Feels Like a Year 一夜长如岁 Fou Xie否邪Two Female Leads128k WordsCompleted First person, two female leads, both romantically inexperienced, tragic ending, redemption? Sadly, it was only a dream of grandeur, not a miraculous escape from certain doom. You have no future left, and I died that spring. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From wanting to die to not wanting to die, I ultimately died on that night when I wanted to die. The world in my eyes gradually brightened, and with a beautiful understanding of the world, I peacefully walked towards death.

49. 649 凝 Focused Vision: Her Hunt and Pilgrimage 凝视觉——她的狩猎与朝圣 Bo L Tang波l棠53k WordsCompleted Ning Vision: Her Hunt and Pilgrimage —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 650 丧 A Zombie's Hiking Diary 丧尸的徒步旅行日记 Li Jiu理久Sci-Fi & Apocalypse296k WordsCompleted [Leisurely Travels + Everyday Storylines + No Romance] [Content note: No fighting or drama, and the protagonist isn't cold-blooded, going on killing sprees, or antisocial. This is purely a story about taking walks!] When the apocalypse broke out, Yu Qingxian chose to die. But her attempt failed, and she became a zombie. She had been socially anxious and depressed in life, so she decided to travel on foot. Since everyone was a zombie anyway, she didn't feel so afraid anymore. 23.9kReads9.6Score4.3k14d adds

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    This is so gentle!

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