They Clearly Love Each Other, but the Male Lead Pretends He Doesn't Love the Heroine 明明相爱，但男主却假装不爱女主

1. 201 南 The South Wind Blows into My Arms 南风入我怀 Tang Xi唐溪Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She was the lover he had cast aside. And the wife he had married by any means necessary. She had thought it was just another game he’d taken up on a whim. With no way to avoid it, she decided to play along. Everyone said she was the woman Young Master Lu loved most, because she was the only one who dared to wreck his events and slap him in the face, while he always smiled and told her to do whatever made her happy. But only she knew that she was the woman he hated and despised most. He had aband 385Reads9.3Score20514d adds

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   This is amazing!!! All the disguises were to protect the female lead [eating melon][bumping the post], don't be discouraged by the previous reviews!!! Only those who have read it know [eating melon] Lu Yucheng & Nanfeng (male and female leads) Fu Yisheng & Lanlan Yuwen & Xiao Jiu Sheng Yuchen & Lu Chu (the unresolved issues of the novel, the author didn't elaborate much on them) Jiang Yan & Ruan Yan I finished reading it in five days. This novel is like a game of chess, chess is like life, life is like chess. You must dare to enter the game, and even more importantly, you must have the wisdom to break the game!

2. 202 七 The 1970s Officer Is Cold on the Outside, but Addicted to Passion Behind Closed Doors 七零军官表面高冷，背后贪欢上瘾 Taishi Ying太史婴Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted The Xu family has been powerful since the founding of the country. Need we mention the elder General Xu in the capital? Xu Jinnian himself reached a high position at a young age, and his family background was beyond compare. Yet this thoroughly respectable third-generation military man was forced to marry the daughter of a fallen capitalist. The impoverished young lady was said to have snow-white skin, bright eyes, and devastating beauty. She had used a life-saving favor from years ago to force 11.4kReads8.5Score91014d adds
3. 203 不 Wait, Babe, Why Are You So Sweet? 不是，宝贝，你咋那么甜啊？ Chen Xize辰熙泽Urban110k WordsOngoing “Max-level power, descended to the mortal realm + making money + a short temper + ready to throw punches at the slightest annoyance.” When Jun Ze and his wife, Xi Ruxue, came to the human world for a visit, the little spirit who embodied the laws of Heaven followed them here too. The little spirit figured that if his beloved Jun Ze could become a big shot in the investment world, then he could make a fortune too. As the embodiment of the laws of Heaven, he could have all the gold he wanted and h 1Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 204 和 I’m Divorcing You 和你离婚 Ye Hanni叶汉妮Modern Romance214k WordsOngoing No matter how big the house or how lavish the rooms, it was still just a cage. It trapped her, and everyone else inside it. Jiang Ying didn’t want to go on anymore. She gazed at that name, her eyes flickering. After a long pause, she finally pressed the button. At last, she had gathered the courage to send a text. “Shen Mingzheng: Let’s get a divorce.” 9Reads9.1Score1114d adds

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   This is a new book with not many chapters. The beginning is about the male protagonist pretending not to love the female protagonist, but he confesses later.

5. 205 天 Good Heavens! He's Furious by Day and Passionate by Night 天！他白天动怒晚上动情 Travel Light轻装Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + marriage of convenience + groveling ex-husband] [Capital's golden boy vs. clear-eyed sweetheart] Everyone says Shang Sheng is an untouchable flower on a lofty peak, too pure to defile. Only Yu Yi knows how insatiable he is in private, with stamina to spare and plenty of tricks. He says he taught himself. Who would believe that? The day Yu Yi was told she was to marry for an alliance, she wept with joy. Everyone thought it was because of the Shang family's immense wea 4.2kReads9.1Score47014d adds

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   Shang Sheng has a place in this market.

6. 206 夫 The Third Year After His Wife Left 夫人走的第三年 White Dog白白的狗Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Widower romance / bitter-sweet second chances / a touch of angst / bickering couple The heir to the Duke of Liang's household has been a widower for three years. Everyone in the capital says he has mourned his wife for three years, proof of how deeply he loved her. Only he knows the truth: he got promoted, got rich, and his wife died. What a wonderful life! From then on, he could indulge in cockfighting and dog racing, with no one to hold him back. But... the nights were cold, and strange things 13.5kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds

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   Both of them felt the other didn't love them, but they had genuinely been sweet together. A bickering couple, the writing style is light but bittersweet. After her death, the male lead lived a serious and hardworking life as she had hoped. Three years later, she returned, and thankfully, it had a happy ending. 😭

7. 207 地 Reborn from Hell: The Mad Princess Returns for Revenge 地狱重生，疯批王妃复仇归来 Liang Chen Potato良宸土豆Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the least favored legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household. Yet for his sake, she was willing to give everything, just to earn a single glance from him. On their wedding night, he was a furious beast on the verge of losing control. Even now, remembering that night makes her legs go weak and leaves her struggling to breathe… Later, her family was ruined, and she died a horrific death in a raging fire! Every inch of her charred skin became a hatred she could 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This has to be it. In the past life, the male lead was clearly head over heels in love, but he had no choice but to hide his feelings. Later, the female lead was reborn, went on a rampage of revenge, and ended up chasing after her husband in a heartbreaking situation. [Laughing]

8. 208 她 She Lasts Longer Than Moonlight 她比月光更长久 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖Modern Romance94k WordsCompleted Jiang Nian loved He Zheng for nine years and was married to him for three. All she got in return was, “Let’s get divorced.” She didn’t cry or make a scene. She signed the papers and flew to London. He Zheng thought this was the ending he wanted, but when the divorce agreement was placed on the table, he found he couldn’t bring himself to hold the pen. He suddenly remembered the way she’d looked up at him on the day they registered their marriage: eyes bright, full of hope, harboring a love she’d 588Reads—Score—14d adds

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   He Zheng thought divorce would be a relief. But when the moment actually came, he couldn't bring himself to write it. He went to London, only to find a boy with a bright, shining eye standing beside Jiang Nian.

9. 209 陆 Mr. Lu, Hold Me Gently 陆先生，轻点抱 Mo Qian Yan墨浅烟Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Cheng Niannian thought that three years would be enough to warm his heart. Lu Yan spent those three years telling her that all she was good for was being a free space heater and warming his bed. When Cheng Niannian saw the tenderness in Lu Yan’s eyes as he looked at Bai Ling, and the love he gave her without reservation, her heart finally turned to ash. She never expected that she was secretly carrying a baby. Her dead heart sprang back to life in an instant, and for the sake of her baby, she sw 1.6kReads8.9Score20514d adds

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   This is truly my absolute favorite book. I've already read it six times. I really love it, and I still can't help but cry every time I read it.

10. 210 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 3.1kReads—Score19214d adds

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    They clearly love each other, but the male lead pretends not to love the female lead.

11. 211 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds

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    Oh my god, this book! The male lead has always had a crush on the female lead, and they even became like brothers in high school. He's incredibly patient, haha! After finally getting his way, he deliberately lets the female lead find out, but she still treats him like a brother [shy][shy][shy]. Later, when the female lead realizes her feelings, it's all so sweet! Actually, the female lead also has feelings for the male lead, haha, but she doesn't know it herself [laughing][laughing][laughing]. Definitely worth reading, everyone! [You get to know it better][you get to know it better]

12. 212 穿 Transmigrated as the Obsessive Male Lead's First Love, His Senior Sister 穿成偏执男主的白月光师姐 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted Yan Qing had spent seven or eight hundred years in a world of cultivation before discovering during her tribulation to reach the Deification stage that she had transmigrated into a master-disciple romance novel and become the male lead's doomed senior sister, his first love. In the novel, the male lead was in love with his senior sister. The first thing Yan Qing did after waking up was test whether her gentle, refined junior brother liked her. Once she confirmed he did not, she went down the mou 8.9kReads9.0Score99114d adds

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    🌈: She transmigrated into the body of a novel's male protagonist who was in love with his senior sister. The first thing Yan Qing did upon waking was to test whether her junior brother liked her. After confirming he didn't, [eating melon emoji] she went down the mountain to travel. When she returned more than ten years later, her junior brother had actually gone into seclusion. 🌟 Yan Qing opened an inn at the foot of the mountain gate. Three hundred years later, her junior brother also emerged from seclusion. When she saw the golden bracelet on her wrist, Yan Qing realized something was wrong. [Vomit emoji] Her obedient and gentle junior brother had already turned evil through her unwitting teasing three hundred years ago!

13. 213 偏 Sinking into Obsession in the Night Fog 偏执沉沦夜雾中 Jin Sansheng金三升Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, so it will go up! Enjoy without worry [Beautiful, Gentle, Cunning Heroine VS Steady, Powerful, Dominant, Dashing High-Ranking Official] (One-on-One Romance + Growing-Up Story + She Runs Away While Pregnant + Rivalry for Her Love + The Husband Chases His Wife to the Crematorium) Wen Rong always knew Qi Jingzhou could never marry her. On her birthday, she decided to leave him of her own accord. “My family is pressing me. I have to go home and get married.” Candlelight fli 4kReads7.5Score36514d adds

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    "Was marriage not part of your plan, or was marrying me not part of your plan?" "Wen Rong, stop being unreasonable! How could you become like this..." "What about me?!" Wen Rong threw the checkbook at him fiercely, her eyes red as she questioned him. Qi Jingzhou stared at her with deep, dark eyes, saying nothing. "Five years, Qi Jingzhou, five years you've been promoted three ranks in a row. Once the demolition project you're in charge of is completed, you can smoothly transfer back to the capital. Do you really think I don't know?" Tears streamed down Wen Rong's face. She cried and laughed, raising her hand to her forehead, pacing by the bed, trying to hide her loss of composure and embarrassment. But to Qi Jingzhou, this scene only showed anxiety and unease.

14. 214 我 I Don’t Want to Like Him 我才不要喜欢他呢 Paint a Touch of Wood and Fire画点木火Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Reborn in School Days + Both Reborn + Healing and Redemption + Foreshadowing + A Little Melodramatic + Sweet Romance + Heartwarming] Everyone knows that the proud Jiang Yuan is hopelessly in love with Song Yanzhi. Only Song Yanzhi pretends not to notice. Childhood friends from middle school through university graduation, Jiang Yuan spent eleven whole years chasing after him. Then, one day in the future, Jiang Yuan's health began to fail. All she wanted was for 4kReads8.5Score29714d adds
15. 215 再 Give It One More Try, I'm Actually Easy to Placate 再试一次，我其实很好哄的 A Sour Little Mandarin一颗酸桔子Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart + rekindled love + an unconventional second-chance pursuit + sweet romance + everyday life + both leads’ first love + happy ending] [A clear-headed, independent heroine who is no pushover or saint VS a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted hero whose heart has always belonged to one woman] Cheng Xia thought she and Fang Jun would get into Huada together, move to Beicheng, and spend the rest of their lives side by side, sharing every season and the simple pleasures of everyda 283Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The male lead mistakenly believes the female lead doesn't love him. She goes abroad and returns eight years later, their paths crossing again through work. The female lead has a great character; she's not a saint and can take revenge on those who wrong her. The male lead is stubborn but soft-hearted, and he falls for her again. It gets better with each viewing.

16. 216 慕 President Mu, Secretary Shen Says You've Crossed the Line 慕总，沈秘书说你越界了 Young Master Nanchuan南川少爷Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Flirtatious Tension + Love That Grows Over Time + Slow-Burning Romance] [Powerful Man Bows His Head + Mutual Firsts + The Long Road to Winning Her Back + Happy Ending] Mu Beilin was born with everything. He was heir to a top conglomerate, possessed business acumen that left his peers in the dust, and wielded power enough to control everything. But he had a condition that made his skin reject contact with women. Whenever he touched one, his whole body broke out in red rashes. He thought he would 1.8kReads8.6Score13214d adds

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    🍒✨They clearly love each other, but the male lead pretends not to. Mu Beilin: "Let's break up." Shen Xiaonuo: "Why?" "To put it bluntly, I'm tired of you." Mu Beilin looked away, his voice low, "Besides, I'll never marry you. We're not a good match." Shen Xiaonuo broke down, tears streaming down her face. "You were the one who started this! Why do you want to break up with me now that I've fallen in love with you? Tell me why!" She only wanted him! But he didn't want her anymore... When they met again, Shen Xiaonuo had become the fearsome heiress of the Si family in F country, returning with twins. Mu Beilin was insanely jealous, feigning drunkenness and pitifulness, looking at her almost pleadingly: "Nuonuo, I really know I was wrong... Please, let's get back together, okay?"

17. 217 辞 Deep Love for Ci Yuan 辞鸢情深 Xi Zi Xi夕籽夕Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Rich Heir × Top-Tier Beauty and Designer] (Full-cast audio edition now available) "Love at first sight on both sides + Class difference + Winning her back + Rekindled romance + Both chaste" They were both struck by love at first sight! An irresistible physical attraction! Everyone says that the rich heir Ji Ke is only playing around with the student Ruan Yuan. Ruan Yuan gives him her whole heart, but... Ruan Yuan: “Let’s get married!” Ji Ke: “What are you thinking? You’re only 21.” Ruan Yuan: “ 26kReads8.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    [Kiss][Shy][Pout] Sisters, I highly recommend this book! It's incredibly good. Honestly, I'm a seasoned bookworm myself, and every chapter is super exciting and captivating. It makes you want to keep reading, and you won't want to stop until you've finished it.

18. 218 在 In the Height of August Summer 在八月盛夏 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love + reunion after years apart + both devoted to each other] Eight years after they last saw each other, Jiang Nanshan was seeing patients in a white coat, while He Beizheng brought another woman in for an appointment. The easy intimacy between them fell into Jiang Nanshan’s eyes. She looked away, suddenly remembering the night she and He Beizheng broke up. His voice had been controlled and calm, but his words carried heartbreak and resolve. He said, “Jiang Nanshan, think carefully. 23.4kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] Eight years later, they meet again. Jiang Nanshan is seeing patients in her white coat, while He Beizheng brings another woman to his clinic. Their tacit and intimate actions don't escape Jiang Nanshan's notice. She looks away, suddenly remembering the night she broke up with He Beifeng. His tone was restrained and calm, but his words revealed a sorrowful resolve. He said, "Jiang Nanshan, you'd better think this through. Tonight, when I turn around, I'll never look back."

19. 219 撩 After Flirting with the School Hunk's Nemesis, He Turned the Tables on Me 撩了校草死对头后，他反攻了 Moon Toast酹月Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Rebirth / school life / goofy comedy / healing / everyone's darling / sweet romance] [Sweet, seemingly innocent girl with a hidden edge x arrogant, sharp-tongued young master] Ruan Wu and Shen Yehui spent years loving and fighting each other, and eventually made it to the altar. But on their wedding night, Ruan Wu was reborn! She opened her eyes and found herself back at eighteen. Back then, Shen Yehui was still the school's most famous heartthrob, every girl's dream guy. Most importantly, he w 4.6kReads9.3Score63014d adds

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    🏀Must-Read Recommendation🏀 🍁🍁In this very first book🌹 "Husband, hug me."🌿🌿She murmured this in a half-dreaming state during her afternoon nap. Male lead: !!! These two were originally mortal enemies🥳🥳, loving and killing each other for years🍀🍀, finally entering the hall of marriage. However, on the very day of their wedding🌟🌟, she was reborn. Her husband was only eighteen years old, a popular figure on campus❤️❤️, and crucially, he was still so youthful and innocent✨✨. How could she possibly control herself, calling him "brother" and flirting with him?

20. 220 骗 After Swindling His Money and His Heart, I Turned the Ice-Cold Beauty Dark 骗钱又骗心后，高岭之花黑化了 Sad Ice Cream忧伤的冰淇淋Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Forced love + yandere + dark transformation + male lead is pure in body and mind + happy ending] The short drama is now streaming. Cold, self-contained college student × scheming, beautiful bad girl One peaceful afternoon, Lin Yan deliberately tripped and bumped into Song Yizhou, hoping to get his attention. But when the cool-faced boy heard her apologize, he didn't say a word. Song Yizhou has a betrothed he barely knows. Lin Yan approaches him because she's been paid to do a job: get close to 6.3kReads8.4Score50214d adds
21. 221 穿 Book Transmigration: The Villain's Road to Self-Rescue 穿书：反派自救之路 Divine Virtue, Great Heavenly Venerable神德大天尊Urban432k WordsCompleted I was an ordinary guy, but after pulling an all-nighter reading a novel, I died suddenly and transmigrated into the body of a rich second-generation heir who was a lovesick simp. In his new life, he found himself in the bustling coastal city of Binhai. Su Tian resolved to change his fate, reject the arranged marriage to Lin Wan'er set up by his family, and find a way to save himself. Along the way, he clashed with Ye Fan, master of the Dragon King Hall. Ye Fan was unhappy that his sister, Ye Yan 7Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 222 她 She Plays Innocent, He Coaxes Her, and They Fall Deeply in Love! 她装乖，他诱哄，深情沦陷！ Gummy Bottle软糖瓶瓶Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [A little angst + both leads are inexperienced + groveling pursuit] Xie Zeyu was the very picture of nobility, distant and unattainable. Women eager to climb into his good graces were as numerous as carp crossing a river. Yet he never wavered, always maintaining the bearing of a gentleman. Only Ji Qinghuan knew that beneath his poised, aloof exterior lurked a reckless, ruthless streak. She knew their relationship was a secret, thrilling game, yet Ji Qinghuan was hopelessly caught up in it. Then 1.9kReads6.6Score10814d adds

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    🍭✨"Otherwise what? Did you think I would marry you?" He humiliated her, each word dripping with scorn. "A child raised by a mistress only deserves to be a mistress." Xie Zeyi was a paragon of virtue, unattainable, while Ji Qinghuan, raised under someone else's roof, was obedient and docile. Knowing full well that their relationship was a secret and thrilling game, Ji Qinghuan was deeply involved. Only when she learned of Xie Zeyi's engagement did Ji Qinghuan realize she was nothing more than a tool for revenge. The day Ji Qinghuan returned with her fiancé, Xie Zeyi seemed to have gone mad, pinning her against a corner and passionately kissing her. Ji Qinghuan raised her hand and slapped him, her face full of mockery. "Mr. Xie, do you want to be a mistress?" "You don't deserve it!" Xie Zeyi's voice trembled as he pleaded, "Qinghuan, please don't leave me…"

23. 223 周 Mr. Zhou, Please Be a Little Gentler With Me! 周先生，请对我温柔一点！ Sweet Big Xu甜大徐Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [A Mix of Sweetness and Angst]+ [Bad Ending] On her coming-of-age day, Xu Mai was sold by her father for an exorbitant price to Zhou Cangjing, the most powerful man in Binjiang City. All to prop up the Xu family’s plummeting stock price. To save her family from ruin, Xu Mai swallowed her humiliation and agreed to the deal. But after Zhou Cangjing had his way with her, he turned around and gave her to his younger brother as a contract wife. And the Xu family’s bankruptcy, as well as her father’s 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist can only pretend not to love her, after all, she is the daughter of his father's killer.

24. 224 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    The ultimate contemporary romance novel. Of all the contemporary romance novels I've read, this is the only one I can't resist. The male and female leads are incredibly engaging, their emotions are delicate and intense, and the supporting characters are all unique and vibrant, captivating and enchanting. A true work of literature, its brilliance is indescribable.

25. 225 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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    This is amazing! It's like a high-and-mighty beauty finally coming down from her pedestal [shy face]. The emotional entanglement is fantastic, and both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent. Trust me, you won't regret watching it! [Smirk]

26. 226 恶 Is the Villainess Still Causing Trouble Today? 恶毒女配今天也在作恶吗 Qi Guang祁光Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [She is a hypocritical liar, a cunning villain. And I am her accomplice, her believer.] (yandere, unhinged heroine + devoted, loyal hero + a remorseful husband’s road to redemption) Wen Tang transmigrated into an old-fashioned romance as the villainous supporting female character. The original owner was wicked in every way, short of murder and arson. She bullied and framed the heroine, forcing the hero to marry her and becoming a massive obstacle in the couple’s path to love. Wen Tang: What a co 5.6kReads9.2Score41314d adds

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    The male and female leads got married. The male lead had always loved the female lead, but because of his mother's influence, he treated her poorly for many years after their marriage. However, the misunderstanding was later cleared up, and they fell deeply in love. It's a story of two yanderes (obsessive and possessive characters), and it's really good! 😊

27. 227 程 Dr. Cheng, How About We Date? 程医生，谈个恋爱否 I Am a Fish我是鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When a hot-tempered blonde girl who would rather throw a punch than say a word clashes with a cool, calculating, handsome older man who can silence someone with a glance; When a female delinquent who goes to the hospital as often as she goes home falls in love with a full-time doctor who saves lives and treats the hospital as his home; When she goes from calling him “Uncle” at every turn to calling him “husband”... What on earth happened between them to set off such fireworks, like sparks collid 34Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    This story was supposed to be angsty at first, then sweet. Because of the age gap between the male and female leads, the male lead had to reject her confession and could only pretend not to love her. Later, they became honest with each other.

28. 228 她 Beneath Her Lips 她唇之下 Cat Xiaofei猫小飞Modern Romance517k WordsOngoing “The second year after Lu Youjie and I split up, he had someone new by his side. They all said that girl looked just like I did when I was young. But I only had to look at her once to taste the bitter difference between us. Only eyes that have been loved can shine with such lively light. That was the exclusive favor Lu Youjie showed her, a privilege I, Cheng Shiyin, had never known in eight years. The girl smiled at me and said, ‘Shiyin, only someone who isn't loved can be called a substitute.’ 3Reads—Score314d adds

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    I read both novels word by word, and the plots are very similar. In both, the male lead finds a new girlfriend as a shield to protect the female lead from her family, and he's incredibly sarcastic towards her. From the female lead's perspective, he's such a jerk. The first novel, while angsty, has a humorous writing style. Currently, the female lead has given up on the male lead. There's some misunderstanding between them, which is quite suspenseful. They love each other, yet they hurt each other.

29. 229 烂 A Rose in Full Bloom 烂熟红玫瑰 Fireworks in Peach Moon烟花桃月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After her father died a tragic death, her mother remarried, and her younger brother was saddled with enormous debts, Jiang Li had no choice but to climb into Xiao Yanzhi's car on that rainy night. She did everything she could to please him, thinking she could win his favor. Only later did she learn that Xiao Yanzhi was cold and heartless. In the blink of an eye, he had found someone new. That young girl was soft and sweet, just like Jiang Li used to be. So he liked innocent girls. Later, she wat 277Reads7.9Score10014d adds
30. 230 风 A Captivating Allure 风情摇曳 San Muli三慕里Modern Romance791k WordsCompleted Also known as “Swaying” Chen Luochen gave Jiang Yu her whole heart, but in the end, he still gave up half his life for someone else. Later, whenever she heard the name Jiang Yu, her heart remained as calm as still water, without the slightest ripple. 5.1kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
31. 231 强 The God I Forced Myself to Love Isn't Sweet at All, and Now My Wife Doesn't Want Me 强扭的男神不甜，老婆不要他了 Fox Princess妖狐殿下Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [The husband chases his wife after losing her + marriage before love + secret crush becomes mutual + devoted to each other] - [A seemingly gentle good girl with a rebellious streak and thorns like a rose, a physics master’s student VS. the aloof and restrained campus heartthrob CEO who becomes a deeply devoted, possessive simp] - Everyone knows Bai Yingran is a simp. She pursued the campus heartthrob for eight years, from middle school through high school and university. An accident made her his 6.6kReads7.7Score29414d adds

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    🌈They clearly love each other, but the male lead pretends not to. "Last night, you came home so late, did your sister-in-law complain?" "She's not my sister-in-law, just a different term." "From the third year of junior high, she's been following you around like a little shadow for eight years, plus two years of marriage, doesn't that count as my sister-in-law?" Si Yinli rubbed his temples, paused, and said, "She's the one who insisted on staying by my side all these years. At most, she's served me well." "So you're treating your wife like a maid? Aren't you afraid she'll complain?" "She brought this on herself, no one forced her." "..." Bai Yingran tightened her grip on her water glass, not wanting to hear any more, and silently turned away. It was pointless for her to have clung to him for so many years. She didn't want him anymore.

32. 232 余 For the Rest of My Life, I'll Love You as Always 余生，爱你如常 Citron Coffee香橼咖啡Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple in Beijing’s Elite Circle + A Long Road to Winning Her Back + Female Growth + Powerful Man Bows to Love] Four years ago Yu Sheng was madly in love with Ji Bochang, but the Ji family forcibly sent her away. Before leaving, Yu Sheng threw caution to the wind and asked Ji Bochang, “Do you love me?” Ji Bochang answered without hesitation: “No.” Four years later Yu Sheng returned to Beijing and reunited with Ji Bochang. She had a boyfriend now, and a new life. When she saw Ji Bochan 23kReads7.6Score1.6k14d adds

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    🍉✨① Yu Sheng was madly in love with Ji Bochang, but was forcibly sent away by the Ji family. Before leaving, she desperately asked him: "Do you love me?" He answered without hesitation: "No." Four years later, Yu Sheng returned to the capital and reunited with Ji Bochang. She had a boyfriend now, and facing Ji Bochang, there was no love in her eyes. She smiled and called him "brother," but he had gone mad… He forced her into his arms, forbidding her to love anyone but him. He begged her: "Yu Sheng, I know I was wrong. Please look back at me, okay?"

33. 233 首 The Commander Broke Off Our Engagement for His White Moonlight. Reborn, I Won't Marry Him 首长为白月光悔婚，重生我不嫁了 Jiang Youchu江柚初Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted [Reborn + spatial storage + the regretful husband pursues her to the crematorium, then realizes she's wonderful and gets face-slapped + one-on-one, both leads are each other's first and only] In her previous life, Jiang Xiachu loved Lu Huaiyan for ten years. In return, she got three years of military marriage without seeing him. He didn't even come to see her after she gave birth to their daughter. Everyone said she had forced the marriage on him. His absence from their engagement banquet had ma 6kReads7.8Score26814d adds
34. 234 军 An Oxygen-Rich Military Marriage 军婚有氧 Flowers on the Frontier漠上花Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Military marriage + reunion after years apart + rekindled love + groveling to win her back + both virgins + 1v1] Jing Zhi never dreamed that the parent of the transfer student she was visiting would be Fu Yuzheng, her ex, whom she had broken up with eight years ago. When she saw Fu Yuzheng again, Jing Zhi had long since walled off her heart. She felt nothing. Fu Yuzheng was a heaven-blessed prodigy, a powerful and formidable young military officer in the capital. Yet he willingly traveled thous 4.3kReads7.3Score23114d adds

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    🌱🌱They clearly love each other, but the male lead pretends not to. ① "Jing Zhi, you're nothing but a plaything for me. Why would you think I'd marry you?" "Take your things and get out of my house. Don't ever come looking for me again." "Why? Fu Yuzheng, if you disliked me, why didn't you say so when we were dating?" "I was just looking for something new. Now I'm tired of it." "Tired? Fine. Since you don't want me, I don't want you either." "Fu Yuzheng, I hate you. I'll never forgive you in this lifetime." When Jing Zhi saw Fu Yuzheng again, her heart was already sealed shut, no longer stirred. Fu Yuzheng, a proud son of heaven, a powerful and ruthless military leader in Kyoto, willingly traveled thousands of miles to the plateau at an altitude of 4,000 meters, taking his son a thousand miles away, meticulously plotting to stand before Jing Zhi again, just to beg for reconciliation. "Zhi Zhi, I was wrong. Please give me another chance..."

35. 235 皇 Stop Tormenting Me, Your Majesty: Your Deposed Empress Is Your Precious Darling 皇上别虐了，废后是你的心肝宝 Jin Xihexi金汐何西Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other] She traveled a thousand miles to marry him. She gave him everything and helped him seize the throne. But once he wore the imperial robes, all she received was an edict deposing her as empress. When he viciously told her she wasn’t even worthy of dying, she saw in his icy eyes nothing but the deepest disgust and hatred. She finally understood: he had never loved her. With war raging everywhere, the army of Beichen breached the walls of Southern Shu. Dressed 2.6kReads8.3Score15314d adds

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    This book is amazing! The male lead clearly loves the female lead but pretends not to! It's great! (Completed)

36. 236 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.4kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds

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    This is quite interesting! [Admiring][Please update more!] I thought I'd never cross paths with the male lead, but it turns out he keeps all his love hidden in his heart! [Crying] In her past life, the female lead was emotionally abused by her scumbag husband. After being reborn, she's determined to stay away from harm. But the scumbag husband's emotions suddenly change, and he wants to win her back, only to have Ninth Master forcefully enter the picture. A love triangle unfolds from there. Who will win the female lead's heart? Come and unlock the exciting plot!

37. 237 轻 A Gentle Kiss, the Language of Flowers 轻吻花语 Sui Sui Sui Sui随随随随Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Love + He Chases His Wife + A Little Angst + Happy Ending] Clear-Headed, Down-to-Earth Heroine VS Free-Spirited Playboy Hero Su Yinan had always thought she would marry someone mature and dependable and spend her life with him. But the kind of person you like isn't always the one who makes your heart race. At first sight, Cheng Shen was a handsome, carefree boy. It began with love at first sight, grew into genuine affection, and eventually became a secret crush. Through those bleak, s 2.4kReads8.2Score10714d adds
38. 238 亿 A Billion-Dollar Marriage: Darling, You're So Sweet 亿万婚宠：老婆，你好甜 Mo Yan默妍Modern Romance4.0M WordsOngoing Lu Chimo said, “I’ll pay off your family’s debt for one billion. I’ll cover your mother’s surgery for three hundred thousand. One billion and three hundred thousand: marry me!” —Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    This is the story of a female protagonist who loses her memory and forgets the male protagonist. He has loved her for many years, eventually bankrupting her family and marrying her. He deeply loves her, but because his mother's death is related to her mother, he pretends not to like her. The ending is very happy, and there are three couples in the story. I highly recommend reading on; it gets better and better as you read on. Don't give up after the first few chapters!

39. 239 我 I Tormented the Demon Lord a Thousand Times, and He Gave Me a Golden Chain 我虐魔尊千百遍，魔尊送我金锁链 Today Is Like Yesterday今妍如昔Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted (Both leads are devoted to each other + both are reborn + loyal puppy-like male lead + happy ending + male lead suffers + she chases him after their breakup + he chases her after their breakup) Jun Muyan was chained to the bed by the Demon Lord with golden chains for two whole years. After drinking a contraceptive decoction brought by one of his subordinates, she died of rage. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn five years in the past. The Demon Lord was still a frail young man, 125Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    (The male lead pretends not to like the female lead; the story is complete.) The female lead is imprisoned and tortured for two years. After her suicide, the male lead follows her in death. The female lead is reborn and encounters a weak, often bullied young male lead. The female lead becomes his salvation and support. The young male lead is a master of self-control and is a pure, innocent puppy. Later, the adult male lead is also reborn, transforming from an innocent puppy into a possessive and domineering wolf. The story ends happily ever after.

40. 240 婚 365 Days Until Our Wedding 婚期365天 Cool New Moon淡月新凉Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted Seven years ago, she was a lonely orphan living with the Huo family, and he was the Huo family's second son, deeply in love. She fell for a man eight years older than her in the bloom of youth, only to be blamed for pushing his beloved girlfriend off a building. Seven years later, she was a beautiful, sophisticated overseas correspondent, and he was the Huo family's capable heir. When their paths crossed again, she acted as if he weren't there, but he kept appearing, casually cutting off one adm 2kReads8.8Score17614d adds

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    It's so beautiful! So beautiful! So beautiful!!!

41. 241 温 Gentle as Wen Yizhen 温柔以臻 A World of Splendor繁华锦世Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [To him, she was a sudden plague, invading his very lungs and beyond all cure. If love is not an illness, then what is it? She was once his life, then became the object of his hatred, and ultimately turned into a deep, unshakable love lodged in his heart.] After being hurt once, Mr. Gu resolved to clip Miss Wen’s wings so she could never fly away, but in the end, he was the one who fell under her spell. Mr. Gu: “…” Looking at the woman lying in his arms, he gritted his teeth inwardly. She had on 555Reads8.3Score11314d adds

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    This one is a bit angsty, but it's really good, seriously! [Licking screen][licking screen]

42. 242 是 This Is a Proper Marriage 是明媒正娶啊 Duo Duo Duo Duo朵多朵多Ancient Romance81k WordsCompleted She is a young lady of the declining Shen family, unmarried even past the age of eighteen. He is a renowned young general. He thinks the marriage contract he offers will save her from hardship, but on the eve of their wedding, he learns that she could have found happiness with someone else, and that he may be the “villain” breaking up a pair of lovers... 7Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 243 月 The Moon Falls into a Rose 月亮陷入玫瑰里 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now streaming!] A sweet romance between a handsome, upright captain of the criminal police and a soft, lovable top star. They fall for each other in both directions. The man everyone dreams of, Zhou Shiyu, meets the peerless beauty and little rose, Nan Zhi. [Both are each other's first] Sweet, sweet, sweet! A story about a little rose winning the heart of the moon! A little scene-- One day, Song Yi, the precinct's famous matchmaker, personally arranges a date 10.5kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] Recalling her unrequited love in college, Nan Zhi couldn't help but feel that she had been too naive back then. She only vaguely remembered mustering the courage to confess to him, only to be rejected by the tall, handsome, and slender boy with a distant refusal: "Sorry, I don't have time for romance." Later, after graduation, she heard from her best friend Wen Xincheng that Zhou Shiyu was dating Lin Zhiyi from their college. What do you mean, "no time for romance"? He could have just said he didn't like her. Well, who hasn't had moments of girlish infatuation?

44. 244 他 He Is an Obsession Beyond This World 他是人间妄想 Tan Qi谈栖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted A bewitching heroine from the mortal world VS a gentle, scheming hero Three years later, she returned to Jincheng with a prestigious family background, a devoted lover, and a pair of adorable twins. Carrying a glass of wine, she smiled radiantly as she mingled at the banquet. But the moment she turned around, he pinned her behind an empty pillar. He was a dim star in the night sky, once the unattainable fantasy she could only gaze at from afar. Now he spoke fiercely in her ear: “You finally came 1.6kReads8.5Score19314d adds

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    The first book is about Yu Chi and Jiang Yuanye. The male lead in the early and middle parts is really... Sigh. Both the male and female leads suffer from amnesia, and the female lead willingly allowed herself to be hypnotized by her cousin, resulting in amnesia. (The great heartbreak she suffered was faked by her cousin; don't ask why, you'll understand when you read it.) In short, this story is slightly angsty. The second book fits the topic better; I won't say much, just read it and you'll know. The third book has a female lead who transmigrates into a comic book as a supporting character. Well, afterwards, a series of events involving the male lead naturally unfold (the male and female leads clearly love each other but can't express it; the original female lead is a bit of a naive, innocent type).

45. 245 沉 Sinking into the Butterfly 沉溺蝴蝶 My Tooth Doesn't Hurt Today今天牙不痛Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Campus Romance | He Pursues Her | Reunion After Years Apart, Mending a Broken Relationship | First Time for Both | Happy Ending] [Cool, Classical Dance Goddess x Beijing’s Top Young Heir] [Cool-Beauty Softie x Mad Dog] In August, as the new freshmen arrived on campus, a dance video quickly went viral on the forums of Jing University. A young woman stood barefoot on the ground, her long black hair cascading down her back and a white dress flowing around her. Her water sleeves fluttered as she d 15.5kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    ❤️❤️Recalling her unrequited relationship in college, Nan Zhi couldn't help but feel that she had been too naive back then. She only vaguely remembered mustering the courage to confess to him, only to be rejected by the tall, handsome, and slender boy with a distant refusal: "Sorry, I don't have time for romance." Later, after graduation, she heard from her best friend Wen Xincheng that Zhou Shiyu was dating Lin Zhiyi from their college. What do you mean, "no time for romance"? He could have just said he didn't like her. Well, who hasn't had moments of girlish infatuation?

46. 246 经 Never Forget, No Matter How Many Years Pass 经年莫忘 Fold the Fire, One Summer折火一夏Modern Romance195k WordsCompleted Back then, Chu Xing, head of the Chu family, chose Poppy from among seven girls. He gave her the best he could afford, held her to the highest standards, found her the finest teachers, and cherished and loved her. But when the day came that she grew up, he never imagined she would hate him. He knew all her thoughts and plans. Even though he knew they would put him in danger, he still didn't stop her... From the moment fate brought you before me, I never once thought of letting you go. 378Reads9.1Score—14d adds
47. 247 太 The Arrogant Young Master Bows Down to Her 太子爷嚣张狂妄，却对她俯首称臣 ViVi1223Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Elegant, Refined Pianist x Unruly, Carefree Playboy] Yin Enyu, an internationally renowned pianist from an artistic family, was delicate and graceful, with stunning beauty. Everyone wondered what kind of man could win the favor of a beauty so far removed from the everyday world. He Yu Zhou, heir to a top wealthy family, was handsome and rich, with a powerful build and an eight-pack. He radiated intense sex appeal wherever he went. He was also a notorious, arrogant playboy, wild to the core and 48.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds
48. 248 缠 Silken Threads 缠丝 Soft Sheng软笙Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted [Extra-sweet romance, married first and falling in love later, both pure! Medical genius from a top-tier wealthy family x a dazzling beauty] Lin Ci opened her eyes and found herself five years in the future. She had gone from an eighteen-year-old girl with nothing to her name to the young madam of the Lu family, able to get anything she wanted. With five years of memories missing, Lin Ci could hardly believe that Lu Bochuan, a powerful, handsome medical genius who could even build machines, had 2.1kReads8.9Score21814d adds

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    You won't regret investing! [Super sweet, marriage of convenience, both are virgins! Top-tier wealthy medical tycoon VS worldly rich and beautiful woman] He wanted to get closer to the female lead right after their marriage because she was insecure and felt she was a burden to him. However, the male lead knew the truth and helped her overcome her depression. The female lead was also incredibly kind; she was truly adorable during her amnesiac period.

49. 249 我 I Don't Want to Be a Laid-Back Supporting Lady 我不想做佛系女配 A Warm Summer of Peace倾安暖夏Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Xu Ye transmigrates into a melodramatic, tacky comic full of domineering abductions and tragic romance. Unfortunately, she's the all-purpose villainess: a seductive siren, a pure-hearted white lotus, a scheming green tea, and a born drama queen all rolled into one. In the end, the deranged male lead sells her to a certain establishment, where she meets a miserable fate. Xu Ye sleeps on the grass, thinking: I want to escape the plot and live a good life too, but the System won't let me. System: D 122Reads8.0Score—14d adds
50. 250 雾 Mist-Shrouded Indulgence 雾色靡靡 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Aloof doctor × graceful beauty Rekindled love + a long road to winning her back + a powerful man lowering his head / both leads are each other’s only partners Ni Wu takes her daughter to the hospital, where the attending physician turns out to be her boyfriend from years ago. They’ve been apart for seven years. She changed her name long ago and has slimmed down from being very overweight. He doesn’t recognize her, and has no idea she secretly had his daughter. Her daughter holds her hand. “Mommy 24.4kReads8.5Score3.3k14d adds

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    🌿🌿They clearly love each other, but the male lead pretends not to. ①The school heartthrob Pei Huaiyu is handsome and aloof, while Ni Wu is just an ordinary chubby girl. She plucked that unattainable flower from her teenage years' unrequited love. "It's just a fling, I'm going abroad soon." Ni Wu was completely heartbroken, ending that bitter love. Pei Huaiyu would never know she secretly gave birth to his daughter. After a long separation, Pei Huaiyu shattered Ni Wu's peaceful life, using coercion, bribery, feigning illness, and coquetry to drive away all her suitors. He became insanely jealous, leading to a tumultuous pursuit of her.

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