Looking for Tragedies, but Not the Idiotic Kind. Keep the Characters’ Values Straight 想看虐文，不要脑残虐，三观正的

1. 701 舔 When She Stopped Chasing Him, They Started to Panic 舔狗不舔后，她们急了 I'm Not a Loli-Con, OVO才不是萝莉控ovoEastern Fantasy570k WordsCompleted Reborn at the scene of his ninety-ninth confession, he faced the person he'd once loved and realized his heart no longer raced the way it had back then. His feelings had been real then, and it was just as true that the spark was gone now. There's no rule saying that if you like someone, they have to like you back. Neither of them was wrong. They had simply made different choices. Su Qi never expected that after giving up on confessing again, he would meet a little angel of a girl! 645Reads8.4Score100Shelves
2. 702 许 I Promise You Brilliance 许你灿烂 I'm Eleven!我是十一啦Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Ten-year age gap] [Both are romantically inexperienced] [Brooding CEO × quirky sweetheart] [Warm and healing] [Hilarious and heartbreaking] Thirty-two-year-old, brooding CEO Xu Jingxing runs into Wen Canlan, a bright and spirited twenty-two-year-old who was just fired by his father's company, three times in a single day. The calm lake of his heart, undisturbed for thirty-two years, ripples inexplicably, and he falls hard for her. When they run into each other again at a bar, she mistakenly thin 13Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   It seems to be a mix of laughter and tears, lighthearted and funny, with moments of joy tinged with sorrow.

3. 703 夏 A Love for Springtime: Summer Trees, Heaven’s Hope (Complete Edition) 夏有乔木雅望天堂（全集） Ziyue籽月Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted A heartbreaking coming-of-age legend that has moved hundreds of millions of readers for seven years! Qu Weiran is a good student, excelling in both character and academics. But when his adoptive father appears, his mask is shattered, and everyone learns that he is nothing but a pitiful victim of domestic abuse. Even a boy as dark and troubled as he is keeps a girl in his heart: Xia Tong, the gentle girl he loves. But Qu Ningyuan, a boy who shares his father but not his mother, has fallen for her 6.1kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

4. 704 高 Powerful Families: In the End, We Weren’t Destined to Be Together Those Years 高干：总之，那几年我们没有缘分 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Power Couple: Anyway, We Weren't Meant to Be in Those Years 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is torture!! It's so cruel!!

5. 705 她 She Died in Midsummer 她死在了盛夏 Snow Beneath the Cherry Blossoms樱花下的雪Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted The contract was signed on February 20. The heroine, Murong Manxue, develops bipolar disorder because of her family of origin. Unable to bear the burden any longer, she eventually jumps to her death. The hero, Song Muci, dies in the snow after taking revenge for her. They are reborn in the depths of winter and save each other. 2.9kReads8.0Score551Shelves
6. 706 陷 Trapped in the Abyss of Depression, My Husband Saved My Life 陷在抑郁深渊，老公救我一命 Chen Mengla陈梦拉10k WordsCompleted Trapped in the depths of depression, my husband saved my life 726Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 707 那 Those Years! Losing My Mind! Chasing Her Through Hell! A Childhood That Went Wrong 那些年！精神失常！追妻火葬场！小时候过不好的经历 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Those Years! Mental Breakdown! The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin! A Troubled Childhood 244Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 708 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Marriage That Spoiled Its Sweetheart 追夫火葬场:养成系婚姻“宠坏了” Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A “Spoiled” Grooming-Style Marriage 199Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 709 最 The Last Farewell Letter 最后一封离别信 Sui Ying随楹Modern Romance24k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in simplified Chinese] May this letter find you well, and may these words make you feel as if we were face to face. Jiang Xunian. This is the second letter I’ve written to you, and my last goodbye. Perhaps I should introduce myself to you again. Hello, my name is Yan Shun. 1.6kReads9.2Score478Shelves
10. 710 恶 Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Sweethearts! 恶女养成日记:病娇！小众！高干！青梅竹马！ Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive Love! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Friends! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 711 听 Listen to the South 听南 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Xia Tingnan was in her third year of middle school, while her next-door neighbor Xu Bingran was a sophomore in high school. Both the Xia and Xu parents were busy, so Xia Tingnan, who loved sleeping in, was put in Xu Bingran's care. Xu Bingran was disciplined, sensible, a good student with dreams, and known as “Xu Bingran of No. 1 High School.” Xia Tingnan was lazy, scatterbrained, a happy slacker with decent grades, and everyone's beloved “cutie.” And so began a four-year routine: 29.2kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
12. 712 第 The He Family, Book One 《何家》第一部 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The He Family, Part One 74Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 713 小 Married Life of a Little Lamb and a Big Bad Wolf 小绵羊与大灰狼的婚后生活 Chen Mengla陈梦拉Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted A sheepish woman with only a middle school education, and a big bad wolf with a high school education. They have a three-year-old son and two elderly parents at home. A story of everyday life, told in a simple, warm style, about married life. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 714 清 Qingqing: The Aesthetics of Unrequited Love Tragedies, Part 3 清清（暗恋BE美学三部曲03） Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Urban125k WordsCompleted Back in middle school, Xie Zeyang met Shen Bingqing. Their names were almost the opposite of their natures: he was as cold as ice, while she burned bright as the sun. He could still vaguely recall every time they parted when they were young. At thirteen, beneath the lights at the entrance to an alley. She waved with a radiant smile and said to him, “See you tomorrow, class monitor!” At seventeen, on the beach on a midsummer night. She poked her head out of the tent, eyes crinkling as she called 23.3kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves
15. 715 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pinnacle of Republican-era tragic romance novels, *Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust* | He searched for her for ten years, only to be told: "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." Is there a book that makes your eyes well up with tears after just reading the prologue? On a Shanghai street in late autumn, a man with graying temples frantically grips the wrist of a woman in a kimono, his voice hoarse and choked with sobs: "Butterfly! My Butterfly! I've finally found you!" The woman slowly pulls her hand away, speaking in broken Japanese mixed with stiff Mandarin, each word distinct: "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." Then she turns around, straightens her back, and walks into the crowd. Turning the corner, she leans against a cold wall, covers her mouth, and weeps silently. In her heart, she says: Zhang Zhiming, I didn't run away with anyone, I didn't abandon you. I just… can't acknowledge you. --- The tragedy in this book isn't gratuitous; it's the helplessness of being controlled by the gears of fate. Lin Die'er's life is marked by six identities and three names. A noblewoman, a young wife of the Zhang family, a prisoner in a secluded mansion, a courtesan, a Japanese spy, a soul who took a bullet for someone else. Only the name "Lin Die'er" belonged to her until her death. At fifteen, she was forced to marry a dark-skinned, rough-looking man. She despised him and refused to comply even unto death. He remained silent and respectful for four months, never crossing the line. Until that slap landed on her face—it was her elder brother who struck her, and the first person to rush to her aid was the very man she despised the most. He knelt down, gently stroking her swollen cheek with trembling fingertips, asking with red eyes, "Does it hurt?" From that moment on, her heart was in turmoil. But fate did not give her the chance to love. Just as she mustered the courage to tell him, "I'm pregnant with your child," a sudden tragedy took her away forever. --- Ten years later, they met again. She was Qianye Xinzi, and he was Zhang Zhiming, who had been searching for his wife for ten years. He spent all his wealth to propose marriage, kneeling in front of the Yang mansion for an entire day. She stood behind the window, unable to go out, unable to acknowledge him, unable to shed a single tear. She listened as he recounted his ten years of searching, longing, and self-doubt, word by word: "I don't know if you truly have me in your heart. I've searched for ten years, just to ask you—did you ever love me?" She said nothing. She only replied in broken Mandarin, "Sir, I don't understand Chinese very well." She pushed him away, and in doing so, ripped a hole from her own heart. --- The most painful secret: he died unaware that she had given birth to his son in his enemy's villa. The child's features resembled his, yet he could only recognize his enemy as his father. Years later, in the Xiao mansion, he held the child named Yi'an, looking into his almond-shaped eyes that resembled Die'er's, and a part of his heart was gently touched. He would never know that this was his only biological child. And when she shielded her comrade from a fatal bullet, the last thing she saw was a man in a blue robe standing in a riverside pavilion in the misty rain of Jiangnan, watching her intently as she chased fish along the edge of a boat. --- Who is this book for? If you enjoy the poignant sense of helplessness amidst chaos in "Old Dreams 1913," or if you were moved by the profound emotions of a single person's life in "Ah-Zhi Ah-Zhi," then "Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust" will tell you in a different way—there is a kind of love where two people are clearly in love but cannot acknowledge each other. [Almost crying][Almost crying][Almost crying] There is a kind of regret where words are on the tip of your tongue but can never be uttered. There is a kind of protection where you stand in her shadow for a lifetime, calling her "brother." This isn't a fast-paced, feel-good story, nor is it artificially sweetened. It requires you to calm down and read slowly. After reading it, you'll find that some books are forgotten after you've finished reading, while others leave a lingering tightness in your chest for a long time after you close them.

16. 716 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Portrait of a Married Woman's Growth 追妻火葬场:已婚女性的成长图鉴 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A Portrait of a Married Woman’s Growth 22Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 717 从 From Bar Singer to Godfather of Music! 从酒吧驻唱，我成了音乐教父！ Xiao Xiang Meets Jinshi潇香遇锦时Urban188k WordsOngoing [Heartbreaking + Comeback + Super Sweet + Entertainment Industry + Rich Beauty + Face-Slapping] A beautiful CEO who returned from overseas and a famous singer fall for me, a bar singer in Lanzhou? I write a legend with my music, creating music with “roots,” and eventually become the ultimate godfather of the music scene. See how I make my comeback, all in "From Bar Singer to Godfather of Music!" 46Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 718 关 A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 关于阿诺的故事合集 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 21Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 719 从 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns: Mr. Gu, Stop Fighting 从校服到婚纱:顾总，别打了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted From School Uniforms to Wedding Dress: President Gu, Stop Hitting Me. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 720 冷 Where Does the Cold Wind Go? 冷风归何处 Already Exists 11已存在的11Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Leng Luoluo should never have been born. She came into the world only because the eldest daughter of the Leng family, Leng Baozhu, needed a bone marrow match to save her life. With Old Master Leng's approval, the live-in son-in-law Bai Zuhui fathered a child with an ugly country woman, and that child, Leng Luoluo, was neglected by everyone. For eighteen years, she and the Leng family's mute maid, Auntie Wu, depended on each other for survival! A twist of fate led Old Master Leng to discover that 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Leng Luoluo shouldn't have been born. Only because Leng Baozhu, the eldest daughter of the Leng family, needed a bone marrow match to save her life, her husband Bai Zuhui, with the approval of the Leng family patriarch, fathered the neglected Leng Luoluo with an ugly country woman. For eighteen years, Leng Luoluo and the Leng family's mute maid, Wu Ma, depended on each other for survival! Fate's occasional cruel jokes led the Leng family patriarch to discover that Leng Luoluo had a close relationship with Cheng Fenghe, the richest man in Jiangcheng, and also with Cheng Fenghe's younger brother. He sensed her potential for exploitation, while Bai Zuhui, in order to seize power within the Leng family, found a lover for his wife, subjected Leng Luoluo to psychological manipulation, and took her to nightclubs to learn from women… Even Cheng Fenghe's arch-rival, the Ma family, set their sights on Leng Luoluo for their real estate project! Cheng Fenghe discovered Leng Luoluo's "ambition" and "scheme." To prevent his younger brother from contacting Leng Luoluo, he orchestrated for Leng Luoluo to sign a contract of servitude... The gears of fate have already turned; where will the ending lead? It's up to you to decide! The woman beside you—but when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

21. 721 高 Powerful Family: A Letter to My First-Love Senior 高干:写给初恋学长的信 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Powerful Family: A Letter to My First Love, Senior 35Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 722 焚 Burning Heart, Daybreak: The Marshal Kneels to Soothe His Sweet Wife 焚心续昼：少帅跪哄娇软夫人 Guest Beneath the Flowers花下客Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted [Republican era + forced love + tragic romance + intense push and pull + rekindled love + mutual scheming + taboo + happy ending] [Fake heiress who plays dumb to fool her enemies x devoted, calculating warlord who is good at keeping up appearances] Shu Ningyan, the commander's daughter, heads to Wancheng to fulfill her betrothal to the merchant Huo Baiyang. First, she encounters something sinister at a haunted house in the rain. Then she is hunted because of Huo Baiyang's romantic entanglements. 37Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It was very satisfying to torture him.

23. 723 傅 Mr. Fu, Your Wife Has Run Off Pregnant 傅先生，太太带球跑了 Carrot and Cabbage胡萝卜大白菜Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted She was his little shadow, always trailing after him. Until she turned eighteen, she had only one goal: to marry him. Then he mistook her for the one who had hurt the woman he cherished, and destroyed her family. She spent three years in prison, and when she got out, he continued to torment her. Only when the truth finally came to light did he regret it... But she was gone forever… 197Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 724 顾 After Gu Xingyao's Miscarriage and Suicide, Mr. He Regretted Everything 顾星遥流产自杀后，何总后悔了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted After Gu Xingyao miscarried and took her own life, President He regretted everything. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 725 离 After the Divorce, the CEO Realizes His Beloved Is His Ex-Wife 离婚后，总裁发现心上人是前妻 Mu Xiaofang牧小方Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted ① The cold, abstinent CEO vs. the healing, aloof doctor [a 1v1 groveling-for-your-wife story] They had been married for four years, but her husband didn’t even know who she was. Their first proper meeting took place in Sikong Jingyu’s bed. He couldn’t even recognize his own wife and only wanted a divorce. “She’s a nobody. Why should I waste my time on her?” He humiliated her again and again. “She’s slept with me. Doesn’t that disgust you?” One day, Sikong Jingyu, head of the Sikong Group and the 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a must-read! It features two stories of characters chasing after their wives: ① A cool, aloof doctor versus a domineering CEO (completed), ② A gentle, easygoing secretary versus a domineering CEO. The doctor's story is fresh and engaging, offering insights into medical matters. The female lead is calm, emotionally stable, and doesn't suffer losses—it's very satisfying to read. The secretary's story is delicately written, depicting the emotional turmoil, with the male lead always getting the short end of the stick. The title might not be eye-catching enough to attract many readers, but the content is truly excellent, and the writing is superb. Good books should be shared.

26. 726 出 Rental-Apartment Romance: Sweet! Devoted! After Making It Big, I Spoil My Wife 出租屋文学:甜宠!双洁!创业成功之后我特别疼老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rental Apartment Romance: Sweet and Fluffy! Both Pure! After Building a Successful Business, I Spoil My Wife Rotten 32Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 727 破 Mending a Broken Relationship: After Cheating and Lying to His Wife, Young Mr. Jiang Wept and Begged on His Knees 破镜重圆:出轨欺骗老婆后，小江总哭着下跪 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rekindled Love: After Cheating on and Deceiving His Wife, Young President Jiang Wept and Fell to His Knees 32Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 728 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Pursues His Wife Through Tears 追妻火葬场，校草边哭唧唧边追老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Chases His Wife While Sobbing 20Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 729 一 A Room With the Lights Dimmed 一室暗灯 Diving into the Sea to Dodge Fish跳海躲鱼Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing That day, I groveled before a billionaire, wagging my tail for his approval. I thought he was my salvation when I had nowhere else to turn. All I got was one humiliation after another. I became the biggest joke in his circle. Later, I accidentally stumbled upon his secret, peeling back layer after layer of his heart until grief brought me to tears. And he peeled mine open too, only to stab it viciously, once, twice... countless times. Ruan Qing, who brought me into the industry, was once an inn 483Reads8.7Score163Shelves

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    This book is perfect for my love-struck mind.

30. 730 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, Two Obsessive Men Forced Their Love on Me 穿书后，被两个疯批强制爱了 The Sun and Moon Shine Bright是日月昭昭Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Male Leads Who Are Chaste + Multiple Male Leads + Mary Sue + Forced Love + Taking by Force + Love at First Sight + Everyone Is Crazy + Obsessive and Unhinged + Scheming Yandere + Rivalry Among Men + The Long Road to Winning Her Back] After accidentally transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting female character, Ye Youning wasn’t fazed in the least. “Why not just stay away from the main characters?” All Ye Youning wanted was to stay by her mountains of gold and silver, lie flat, a 18.8kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Pursuing his wife!!!

31. 731 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11kReads8.4Score993Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly beautiful, strong, and tragically pitiful; I feel so sorry for her.

32. 732 原 I'll Wait for You Right Here 原地只等你 An Bu Qu Liu Yi安步渠柳依Modern Romance183k WordsOngoing Devoted to each other, equally strong, and both top students: a gentle, distinguished heir to a conglomerate meets an arrogant, proud doctoral student. You might think the heir is just dazzled by her beauty, but he had already fallen for her long ago. A loyal puppy-dog type: sly, yet gentle and considerate. A slow-burn story, with surprises gradually unfolding. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! The plot is concise and not lengthy at all; there's absolutely no padding involved. It's a truly great novel!! The male and female leads are both so lovable!!

33. 733 和 After Divorcing the Female CEO, I Wound Up in the Arms of a Stunning Doctor 和女总裁离婚后，误入绝色女医怀 Jiang Haochen江浩辰Urban371k WordsCompleted [Complete. The animated adaptation is out. Click the author's profile for the new novel.] Original title: Divorced in the Late Stages of Cancer, Then Everyone Started Loving Me [Everyday life + slow burn + one heroine + no System or golden finger + no turning back + occasional madness] In their four years of marriage, Song Yilang thought he was lucky to have a beautiful wife and a happy family. So he worked himself to the bone, hoping to stand side by side with Lin Su. But when he got cancer and 8.3kReads9.1Score392Shelves

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    (. ớ ₃ờ)ھ The "chasing-husband crematorium" is a popular topic in the world of novels. This novel makes excellent use of the "Sparrow Eats Masterpiece" technique. After four years of devoted marriage, he sees the indifference of his closest relatives when he is diagnosed with cancer. [Crying][crying] Song Yilang resolutely divorces, severs ties with family, and rebels against his superiors. When hope is shattered, can he find new warmth in despair? O(´^`)o

34. 734 她 After She Stopped Loving Him, Wen Yanqi Regretted Everything and Begged to Get Back Together 她不爱后，温言祁疯狂后悔求复合 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Imprisonment + Forced Love + Amnesia + Woman Pursues Man + Coercive Possession + Scheming and Obsessive + Love Grows Over Time + Playing Hard to Get + Angst Before Sweetness + Relentless Pursuit] Between her and him, one of them is always forcing the issue. When Shen Shuhe loved Wen Yanqi, he brushed her off with contempt and cold indifference. After accumulating enough disappointment, Shen Shuhe finally signed the divorce papers on a sunny day. She thought it meant freedom, never r 12.8kReads8.0Score463Shelves
35. 735 溺 Drowned in Your Bones 溺骨 Yuan Di元迪Modern Romance196k WordsOngoing [Both leads are each other's first × mild angst × bad ending] Some broken things can't be mended. When they met again, a marriage certificate bound them together. When they reunited, Gu Zhijin was cold and heartless. “Don't tell people outside that you know me.” “I never knew you had such a talent for manipulating people.” Whether this marriage was something she had willingly chosen or something she had brought upon herself, she accepted it. Her gentle, virtuous nature only made him despise her 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push, a long-awaited reunion, slightly angsty, a broken mirror that can't be mended.

36. 736 恶 The Mad Dog 恶犬 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Du Yutong opened her eyes in Chen Yang’s bed. Staring at the face in front of her, identical to ‘his,’ she screamed in anguish. Chen Yang’s gaze turned cold. “If you really can’t do it, just pretend I’m Chen Ji.” 463Reads9.4Score117Shelves
37. 737 春 The Spring Mountains Are Just Like You 春山如你 Jia Jia佳家Modern Romance894k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, independent female doctor]& [devoted, faithful CEO] SC; HE [Reunion after years apart + groveling pursuit + career-focused heroine / love-focused hero] Change her surname; Become a top-notch surgeon; Live well; Those were the three most important things in Lu Xinyi’s life. She accomplished the first easily once she came of age, and the second was steadily taking shape. The third seemed the simplest, but was actually the hardest. Staying alive was easy, but “living well” was anoth 3.7kReads8.9Score363Shelves

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    A little angst~~ A modern romance novel about a couple who reunite after a breakup. The female lead is a clear-headed and independent female doctor, and the male lead is gentle and resilient~~ You won't regret reading this!

38. 738 我 I Awoke in the Abyss 我在深渊中醒来 Late, and Still Unable to Let Go迟又难释怀Urban500k WordsCompleted This isn’t a wish-fulfillment novel. The next one will be. Ever since his father returned from the capital, Xiao Jue’s life had changed, and so had he. But he could never have imagined that the father he had blindly idolized was the source of all his suffering. With his mother giving in and his little sister too young to understand, he had no idea how to mend his broken family. Whenever life threatened to overwhelm Xiao Jue, there was always a girl who would light his way and give him the courag 926Reads9.1Score109Shelves

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    In my opinion, this is quite realistic; many of the plot points are very relatable, and the male lead has a strong sense of principles. It's just that the male lead's family of three is so happy, why is it so tragic? [Almost crying]

39. 739 予 I Let Him Bend Me 予他折腰 Yu Qiao'an予乔安Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [World No. 1 right-handed woman × wild-boned left-handed ace] [A match made in heaven as a mixed-doubles pair × reunion after years apart] [An unconventional runaway-with-the-ball romance] Ji Ciqin has a pair of eyes made for loving someone, yet year after year, as they grew up, she kept reminding Shu Yu of the cruel truth: Stop being trapped at seventeen. There’s no one left there. The first time I set foot on Greenland, I saw endless snow and the churning lava of a volcano. Amid the white fla 308Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    These two books, I absolutely love them. His grip on her ankle faltered, and Ji Ciqin looked up at her, his stiff, low voice softening unconsciously, "Just bear with it, it'll be over soon." He hadn't systematically adjusted his physical fitness for a while, and his muscles had noticeably thinned; he seemed to have shrunk a size. Her legs, shapely and straight, peeked out from the corner of her bathrobe, fair and delicate, dazzling his eyes.

40. 740 嫁 After She Married, the Mad Emperor Seized Her by Force 嫁人后，被疯批皇帝强取豪夺了 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Later Revenge on the Scoundrels + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Groveling Chase + No Reconciliation + Second Male Lead Wins] Chu Huaiyu personally offered Lu Zhaoxue to the Crown Prince, using her as bait to frame Chu Siheng. After ascending the throne, Chu Huaiyu imprisoned Lu Zhaoxue deep in the palace, using his favor as a pair of shackles. Night after night, they were entangled in the palace. Biting her earlobe, Chu Huaiyu whispered, “Zhaoxue, do you hate me? Hate me if y 12.5kReads8.1Score602Shelves
41. 741 解 The Jade Pendant Decree 解佩令 Mi Luo米螺Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted The Qiankun Alliance earns its living by taking commissions, selling three high-priced tokens every half month. The first is the Qiankun Token, used to kill and take lives; the second is the Zhanli Token, used to stir up trouble and disrupt people’s lives; the third is the Jiepei Token, used to steal and rob. A Yu dislikes killing and making trouble, so she often takes jobs with the Jiepei Token. Swift as the wind, she can disguise herself and pick pockets with ease. She thought she could live o 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic wuxia (martial arts world) romance novel, where mountains and rivers stand tall, yet mist rises; calm waters surge beneath the surface. The world is shrouded in illusion, but the young master remains clear-headed, and ruthless. This novel is neither overly sweet nor overly dramatic, nor is it a bland read. The plot is rich, with many creative and unique elements. The early development is very engaging, whetting my appetite and curiosity. The later development is somewhat mediocre, but overall it's good. The male and female leads meet by chance in their childhood and share life and death. After many years apart, they meet again. The male lead comes from a wealthy family and wants to give the female lead a peaceful and stable life. However, the female lead's desires extend beyond this. Years later (I forget the exact year), she possesses extraordinary abilities, is highly talented, and excels in both literature and martial arts. She and the male lead have an inextricable love, sharing life and death, protecting their country. It's a story of harmonious love, mutual support, unwavering devotion, a match made in heaven, romantic moments, and unyielding commitment. What is love in this world that makes people willing to die for it?

42. 742 不 An Imperfect Paris Diary 不完美巴黎日记 Yu Qiao'an予乔安Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted The ratings are rising [Two Chinese national table tennis players with full-time jobs ✖ childhood friends ✖ rekindled romance ✖ impossibly sweet love story] [Golden forehand ✖ genius left-handed player] [Wishing all active players good health and continued improvement] I dedicate this book to the two passionate fools on the table tennis court. Those who dream are forever young, and the road ahead stretches endlessly. It may yet shine with boundless brilliance. This is my way of drawing a long-ov 620Reads8.7Score100Shelves
43. 743 爱 Loving You Is My Death Sentence 爱你是我的死罪 User39191049用户3919104913k WordsCompleted Loving you is my mortal sin. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What a tragic fate! Some lives you just can't understand! Short, exhilarating, and heartbreaking!

44. 744 疯 A Wildly Growing Clarity 疯长的清醒 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted A genuinely unhinged gang heiress VS a proud, fallen young master Love and hate + two obsessive madmen + both are virgins + angst + tragic romance + mutual torment * On a rainy evening, dirty water streamed through the old alley. He approached her recklessly, his voice gentle. “Are you… all right? Do you need help?” Yan Zhuo’s lips curled into a cold smile. Hah, he thinks he can save just anyone. The next second, she recognized his face: the man from the dark-web livestream, who beguiled viewers 2.5kReads8.0Score160Shelves

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    The Love of Two Little Bitter Gourds

45. 745 你 Between You and Me, a Sea of Stars 你我之间星辰大海 Author VVV作者vvvModern Romance158k WordsOngoing A sweet, devoted romance with no dramatic twists, told in a gentle, unhurried way, though it gets a little angsty along the way! [Cool, stunning teacher × Pure-hearted CEO heir] [Pisces couple]: “If I, Yu Hui, am going to spend my life with anyone, it can only be Yu Xin!” Yu Xin is a famously beautiful, icy woman in the field of humanities education. An outstanding teacher, she is so aloof that her students privately call her “the unattainable flower on a high peak.” Then one day, by chance, she 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Her expression shifted from sweet to icy, making her emotions unfathomable. Yu Hui nodded, the ends of his hair on his forehead twitching, as if he were suppressing some kind of unease. But now that things had come to this, he didn't want to hide it from her any longer, so he continued, "The Yu Group was built by my father when he was young. Now the company has a wide range of businesses, mainly in medical testing and equipment. We have many properties in this area, so finding connections and getting help for the villa isn't difficult for me." Yu Xin tried to calm herself down for a while, pressing her chest before saying, word by word, "Yu Hui, in my plans, I only want to find a boyfriend with similar values and a comparable family background. But your family background is extraordinary, too different from mine. I'm afraid my family can't handle it. We... Are not suitable." Yu Xin began to recall with some emotion, "Secondly, there's a reason why I hate capitalists. Two years ago, my mother was sick and urgently needed an imported medical device, but those capitalists were inflating prices. Since then, I've known that capitalists only care about profit, even if it's a matter of life and death. So at that time, I secretly resolved never... To have anything to do with capitalists." Seeing Yu Xin's reaction, Yu Hui began to explain to her: "Xin Xin, although the Yu Group is a business, it's not without social morality. As for me, I love life and have never lived a life of ease and idleness. I excelled in my studies abroad and worked diligently after returning to China. I have no bad habits. Can't you accept me as I am?" Indeed, the Yu Hui in front of her was healthy and energetic, unlike the lazy and listless young masters from other wealthy families. Yu Xin was somewhat moved, but her expression remained icy. She tried to remain calm: "Hui, you are very outstanding, but a relationship isn't just between two people; it involves two families. Your concerns are valid. If you had stated from the beginning that you were a member of the Yu family, I definitely wouldn't have associated with you." Yu Hui was silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on Yu Xin, and said: "Xin Xin, I will strive to be a socially responsible entrepreneur. I know you have opinions about capitalists, but I will change your opinion of us by giving back to society. Most importantly, I want you to see that I am serious about you!" Yu Xin continued: "Yu Hui, don't talk about sincerity yet. Think about it: can we... Overcome the huge gap in our family status? Can your family accept an ordinary person like me? There are so many obstacles between us!" "Xin Xin, you don't need to think about those things. Leave it to me. I only need you. As long as you are by my side, I am satisfied! Try to trust me, okay?" In his desperation, Yu Hui grabbed Yu Xin's arm. Yu Xin gently shook off Yu Hui's hand. She had made up her mind: "I don't want to prove myself so painstakingly. I just want a simple life. Also, my parents can stay with me for now; no need for you to trouble yourself, Young Master Yu." Hearing Yu Xin almost vent by calling him "Young Master Yu," Yu Hui knew she was angry with him for not revealing his true identity. Yu Hui wanted to try and win her back. Looking at Yu Xin before him, he felt a sense of loss for the first time. Born into a prestigious family, he had never imagined there was anything he couldn't have. Thinking this, he pulled Yu Xin tightly into his arms. Yu Xin lost her balance and fell into Yu Hui's broad embrace. Yu Xin was startled at first, then tried to push him away with her hands. But the man opposite her was as steady as a wall; she tried to back away several times, but he didn't budge. Yu Hui held her with all his might, refusing to let go, as if in doing so, Yu Xin would become his. Yu Xin tried to push him away, but Yu Hui's slightly hoarse voice reached her ears: "Xin Xin, I was wrong. I never imagined my identity would be the biggest obstacle between us. I shouldn't have hidden it from you. Don't reject me. I'll give you all my assets! I'll work for you for the rest of my life! Okay? Don't leave me..." Time seemed to stand still for a century. Yu Xin broke free from Yu Hui's embrace and whispered, "Yu Hui, let's calm down for a while." Yu Hui quickly reached out to grab Yu Xin's arm, but she moved away from his reach first. Yu Hui was heartbroken, his long fingers hanging in the air, awkward and lonely. At that moment, he felt like an abandoned child. Yu Xin got up, grabbed her bag, paid the bill, and finally walked out of the coffee shop in her high heels. Yu Hui didn't follow her. He knew she was under too much of a shock, and he needed to give her time to process it. Because you can only love as much as you know, and Yu Xin didn't understand him enough. He believed that as long as he gave her enough love, nothing could stop her.

46. 746 徒 Disciple, Your Master Cultivates the Path of Unfeeling 徒儿，为师修的是无情道 Ying Congxin颖从心Fantastical Romance278k WordsOngoing [Female teacher, male student + angsty romance + power struggles + corruption + devoted to each other] (The Demon Realm's princess who cultivates the heartless path & the Celestial prince who descends to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation) Shocking! The brooding male supporting characters want to steal the spotlight, but the male lead is a hopeless romantic! She is the Demon Realm's princess, a Western Regions dancer, and the much-revered Immortal of a Thousand Faces. Aloof and proud, she i 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Actually, it wasn't me who saved you, it was you who came to save me..." The cold and beautiful demon prince and the seemingly innocent but actually cunning celestial prince are such great characters! The beginning might be a bit mind-bending, but as you read on, you'll discover the daggers hidden within. The author has a really sharp knife hidden in there! [Crying][crying][crying] A sweet story with hidden daggers, the plot is very original!!

47. 747 雾 Wudu, You Embraced My Youth 雾都，你拥抱过我的青春 Little Qi from South City南城小七Urban1.4M WordsCompleted After ten years of drifting through life, a young man with nothing to his name reunites with his first love and resolves to work hard and turn his life around. But with empty pockets, he can barely scrape by, until the day he meets her… 3.9kReads8.4Score408Shelves

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    Healing stories, refreshing stories [Thinking]

48. 748 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 10.9kReads7.1Score326Shelves

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    The most satisfying! A tragic love story set in a wealthy family. The protagonist chases after his wife in a funeral parlor! The male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste words; her divorce announcement stays on the trending topics list for three days! The opening chapter is heartbreaking for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched her for a year after their marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, and he immediately announces their divorce and disappears. Five years later, the male lead is heartbroken and desperately chasing after his wife and child...

49. 749 许 May I Grant You Eternal Life? 许你长生，好不好 Meow Meow, the Short One喵喵大人寸不高Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted I lived for more than two hundred years. When he was young, I helped him and saved his life. I lived through his hardships, his sorrow, and his despair alongside him. Back then, I thought of him only as a poor soul who shared my suffering. But in return, he made sure I never had a moment's peace. He lied to me, hid things from me, deceived me, and hurt me. He suspected me, stalked me, violated me against my will, and forced me to marry him. He even harmed the most important people in my life. I 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This high-IQ angst novel isn't angsty from the start; it's angst that builds gradually, becoming increasingly uncontrollable as it progresses. In short, you can never guess what their next move will be. The theme is novel, and maybe because I haven't read many novels, this one really got me hooked.

50. 750 我 My Miss Tulip 我的郁金香小姐 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.0M WordsCompleted She and I were both residents near this stretch of Tulip Road. We breathed the same air, loved the season when the tulips bloomed, and hated the dust kicked up by the dry summer weather. Though we had never once said “hello” or “goodbye” to each other, we had truly shared joy and sorrow here. At last, one day, I called her Miss Tulip, and she called me Mr. Badou... 263Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Healing and refreshing stories 🤔

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