I'm Looking for a Marriage-First, Love-Later Story with a Family Alliance, Where the Male Lead Is Older Than the Female Lead 朕正在找一本先婚后爱加家族联姻，男主比女主大

1. 1 装 Playing the Good Girl! 装乖！ Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 24.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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   This book is strangely consistent

2. 2 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 203.1kReads9.5Score25.5kShelves
3. 3 报 Reporting to the CEO: Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 报告总裁：夫人她又作妖了 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Suave, morally dubious CEO x two-faced little minx, marriage before love, one-on-one, from indifferent to utterly devoted] After they married, Shen Jiali went overseas to expand his business, while Gu Mingyuan stayed home and lived it up. They became a sham married couple who kept out of each other's way. Two years later, as soon as Shen Jiali dared to return home, he caught Gu Mingyuan dancing intimately with a handsome young internet celebrity at a bar. Shen Jiali: A whole green prairie over 7.1kReads9.3Score597Shelves

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   Marriage First, Love Later is also a family marriage, but it's very beautiful.

4. 4 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 19.3kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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   Marriage, marriage first, love later, super sweet!!!

5. 5 联 After Our Arranged Marriage, Miss Su Wants to Be a Caged Canary 联姻后，苏小姐想当金丝雀了 Mu Wanyan慕绾颜Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: After Our Arranged Marriage, the Money-Obsessed Wife Set Out to Empty Mr. Lu's Wallet [Complete, very sweet with no angst] (Marriage first, love later × modern romance × powerful leads × one-on-one romance; aloof, scheming CEO vs. quirky, mischievous young wife) Before the arranged marriage, Miss Su was busy building her career. After all, what man could compare to a career? Money can make the world go round, but men can't! After the marriage, Miss Su's daily routine was: build he 1.8kReads9.2Score145Shelves
6. 6 戚 President Qi, Your Wife Has the Whole World Wrapped Around Her Finger! 戚总，你家夫人撩爆全球！ Tan Qi谈栖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted As soon as Chu Si’s sister, who had been missing for years, returns, she tries to take everything from her, including her fiancé, the man known as one of the capital’s rising stars. Since Chu Si and Qi Huaizhou have always had a purely physical relationship, with no feelings involved, she has no choice but to try every trick in the book to secure their relationship. But none of it works. The jerk steals her contracts, calls her a dramatic little brat, and lets her sister ride in his car. Chu Si 4.3kReads9.1Score533Shelves
7. 7 致 A Deadly Temptation: She Sets the World Ablaze in President Shen's Arms 致命招惹：她在沈总怀里肆意纵火 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print publication rights acquired] The Xu family of Nancheng went bankrupt, and overnight, Xu Fuxi lost everything. Survival wasn’t easy. This pampered rose needed a gardener to care for her. Everyone said Shen Tinglan was the undisputed king of Nancheng’s business world, a deeply calculating man no one dared to cross lightly. Rumor had it he was set to marry the Song family’s daughter. Instead, photos of him kissing rising star Xu Fuxi in his car shot to the top of the trending list. Reporters 15.6kReads9.3Score2kShelves
8. 8 帝 The Emperor’s Exclusive Love for His Sweet Wife After a Flash Marriage 帝少独宠闪婚小甜妻 Snow's Joy, Warmth's Depth雪欢暖深Modern Romance883k WordsCompleted On the night she was away on a business trip, she was forced to save a man and wound up with a CEO for a husband. From then on, she lived a life of being pampered to the skies. “My wife is delicate and gentle. Don’t you dare bully her.” Just as the CEO finishes speaking, his assistant rushes in. “CEO, Madam has a knife and is going to chop someone!” “Then hurry and help her! What if Madam gets hurt?” “Someone else got hurt. They’ve lost a lot of blood.” The CEO jumps up, looking worried as he ru 1.2kReads8.8Score223Shelves

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   I found this from Huang Shu. I saw the word "flash marriage" and thought it should be the case, and generally the male protagonist is older than the female protagonist.

9. 9 闪 A Contract Marriage with the CEO 闪婚总裁契约妻 Plucking Flowers, Brushing Willows拈花拂柳Modern Romance4.3M WordsCompleted [Delicate, sweet little beauty vs. Proud, aloof young master] [Sweet romance + Devoted husband + Contract marriage + Marriage first, love later] Gu Xixi was set up and ended up in a powerful man’s bed. After one passionate night, the man pulled out a check. “Here’s five million. Keep quiet about what happened today.” But then she accidentally got pregnant, and the two were forced into a whirlwind wedding, becoming a contract couple. Yin Sichen had thought this marriage was nothing but an act. Bu 2.6kReads9.0Score2kShelves
10. 10 神 Reborn as a Master Fortune-Teller: The Young Madam Just Wants to Take It Easy 神算重生：少夫人只想当咸鱼 Cheng Jingzhi程璟知Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Modern romance, imaginative fantasy, goofy comedy, sweet pampering] The powerful, ascetic young marshal of Shunyuan City has actually married a little beggar who claims to be a fortune-teller. Everyone says his wife is ugly. The young marshal looks at the ragged, bruised little beggar before him and says, "Enough chatter. You're ugly, you don't fight over things, you don't pick fights, and you can take a beating. You don't look very smart, either. Fine, that's good enough. I'll take you!" But o 1.2kReads9.2Score209Shelves

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    The first book can be regarded as a family marriage. The heroine's grandfather rescued the hero's father and then repaid the favor and got married. Pretty good The second and third books are flash marriages

11. 11 叔 Uncle, You’re Missing Me in Your Destiny 叔，你命中缺我 A Bun Running Naked裸奔的馒头Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted “Uncle, your forehead looks dark to me. You'll suffer a bloody calamity today, so you shouldn't travel far.” Su Keke grins, showing a row of pearly white teeth. Qin Mochen turns down the blind date arranged by his elders. “Uncle, your eyes are watery, your cheeks are rosy, and the corners of your mouth keep turning up. Looks like romance is in your future!” Qin Mochen fixes his gaze on the little girl, his eyes inscrutable. Later, Su Keke rides on his back, beaming. “Uncle, I did the math, and g 445Reads9.3Score184Shelves
12. 12 君 Lord Jun, Your Little Cutie Is So Fierce 君爷，你家小可爱超凶的 Red Beans in Clear Water清水红豆Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted Jun Chu Li, the head of the Jun family, is rumored to be a ruthless, all-powerful Rakshasa King. But everything changed after he took in a young girl. Luo He Zhi: “Honey, I want to play the female lead.” Jun Chu Li affectionately patted her head. “Go ahead.” Luo He Zhi pointed at a villa. “I want to tear that house down.” Jun Chu Li silently pulled out a pair of gloves. “Tear it down. Want me to help?” Luo He Zhi proudly put her hands on her hips and lifted her little chin. “I want to sleep by m 788Reads9.1Score101Shelves
13. 13 厉 Lord Li, Please Sign for Your Delivery: Your Sweet and Adorable Wife Has Arrived 厉爷快签收，您的软萌甜妻到货啦 Wang Lin Yu Jing王林与京Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted They say the famously woman-averse Master Li was arranged by his parents to marry a girl with amnesia. From then on, the thirty-year-old man was putty in the hands of the nineteen-year-old bride. Li Xin Jue’s taciturn nature was no match for Yu Wan Shi’s mischievous antics, and he vowed to make her his. “Master Li, Young Madam took all your cars in for maintenance today.” Li Xin Jue stared pensively at the minivan parked outside the door. “Master Li, this is Young Madam’s birthday gift for you.” 85Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Marriage first, love later, the male protagonist is 12 years older than the female protagonist

14. 14 隐 After a Secret Marriage, the Top-Tier Star Couple Join Forces for Work 隐婚后，顶流夫妇合体营业 Broken Branch折枝Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Everyone online knows Shen Nanzhi and Rong Junxian don’t get along. Their fans are always at each other’s throats, with or without a reason. They’ve been in the industry for seven years and have appeared in the same frame only once. Everyone thought they would keep feuding, until a variety show came out of nowhere. The fans of both stars were ready for another round of battle. One focuses on film and television, with variety shows and endorsement deals pouring in. He’s a bona fide top-tier star 785Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    All are about marriage first and love later

15. 15 天 A Top-Tier Star Drops from the Sky! The All-Round Flirt Takes the Entertainment World by Storm 天降顶流！全能小撩精轰炸娱乐圈 Jin Li锦礼Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + entertainment industry] After being reborn, Shen Qingling becomes a sensation on a survival show! She even kisses her childhood-friend top-tier star by force! On debut night, her votes are suppressed and she’s pushed into ninth place. She boldly announces, “I’m done playing your games! Ninth place? Whoever wants it can have it. I’ll shine on my own!” The director fumes. “You want to leave the group? Fine, pay the astronomical penalty first!” A major investor watching the livestream sa 145Reads8.7Score—Shelves
16. 16 顶 The Top-Tier Star Couple’s Online Persona Falls Apart After They Start Dating 顶流夫妇恋爱后在线崩人设 Sweet Jujube Zongzi甜枣粽子Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Strong male lead, strong female lead, both top-tier stars (If a romantic scene between the leads isn't written, it wasn't filmed either!) (If you don't like it, just leave. Don't make things hard on yourself!!) The serious introduction: Netizens have all kinds of theories about the relationship between Heavenly King Jing Zhi and goddess Ye Wan. Fans on both sides are unanimous in their declaration: they're colleagues. Then one day, Jing Zhi posted on Weibo: Jing Zhi V: Hello, my dear fiancée, @Y 2kReads9.3Score211Shelves
17. 17 软 The Sweet Little Childhood Friend: My Superstar Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten 软萌小青梅：巨星竹马超宠哒 Quan Bei权北Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted ☆ Childhood Friends, Sweet Romance ★ Onstage, he's a hugely popular superstar, handsome, dazzling, and brilliant. His voice is like that of an angel, and he has millions of fans. Nearly half the girls in the country are crying out to marry him. Offstage, he sheds the superstar's dazzling aura and becomes the childhood friend who belongs only to her. Zhan Yanxi: “I hear your fans all want to have your babies?” Ling Sijue: “I only want to have them with you.” Zhan Yanxi: “?!” They'd been chil 2.4kReads9.0Score335Shelves
18. 18 陆 Young Master Lu’s Special Darling 陆少专宠小青梅 Luo Qiqi洛七七Modern Romance725k WordsCompleted People in the business world used to say that Lu Shiyun was cold and indifferent, had no interest in women, and never got close to them. Some even claimed he wasn't interested in women at all! Until one day... “Brother Shiyun, I like that outfit.” “Buy it.” “Brother Shiyun, I like that shop.” “Buy it.” “Brother Shiyun, I can't walk anymore.” “Get on my back.” “Brother Shiyun, that man is so handsome.” “Oh? We're going home. I'll deal with you there!” He loved her, and after growing closer day by 507Reads9.1Score105Shelves
19. 19 竹 Childhood Sweetheart's Special Treatment: My Little Plum Blossom Is Sugar-Sweet 竹马专宠：小青梅，甜炸了 Year’s End岁杪Modern Romance874k WordsCompleted “Sign this, and I’ll agree to take you in.” Su Xiaoxiao picked up the contract and began to read aloud: “Never flirt with any man other than your master; obey your master without question; never leave your master’s side, and always be there whenever he calls...” With a single contract, Su Xiaoxiao went from a pampered little princess to a lowly assistant, and from then on had to share a room with the wildly popular boy band Trumps! And the band’s most popular member was not only her childhood sw 211Reads8.7Score—Shelves
20. 20 先 Married First, Loved Deeply: CEO Qiao Can’t Stop Spoiling His Wife 先婚厚爱:乔总宠妻上瘾 Wine, Music, and Song酒笙歌Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Modern sweet romance + devoted couple + everyone's darling + mutual devotion + pampered wife in a wealthy family] After an accident, Chu Hanxi gets into Qiao Sicheng's car. Just because she got into his car, she has to become his wife! She decisively drops off five million and runs away. When they meet again, what? He's the fiancé she's engaged to! How embarrassing. Just when Chu Hanxi thinks she can get away from him, “Hanxi, wanting to marry you wasn't a whim. I've been planning this for a lo 32Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist has been thinking about the female protagonist since he was a child, just to wait for her to grow up. She thought it was a marriage, but she didn't know that he had been planning for her for a long time. "Xixi, just standing there is enough for me to love you." "Xixi, I will be gentle this time."

21. 21 浅 A Brief Marriage 浅婚衍衍 Shui Zheer水折耳Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted The first time Yan Yu saw Lu Yan, he was lying in bed, on the verge of death, and she was about to donate her bone marrow to him. The second time they met, she said, “I’ll donate, but will you marry me?” The media called her vicious, accused her of taking advantage of him, and said she had broken up Third Young Master Lu and his childhood sweetheart. Some said she didn’t know her place, that a poor, fat girl was delusional to think she could marry into a wealthy family. Lu Yan said coldly, “Yan 1.3kReads8.4Score139Shelves

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    I have finished reading these, and they are highly recommended. Those who are loyal can watch them, Marriage First, Love Later. In the first book, the male protagonist was an undercover agent. It's been so long that I can't even remember it. From the beginning of the second book, the heroine becomes pregnant with the hero's child. The heroine treats the hero as a substitute. It's interesting to keep reading. You can skip it if you can't stand it. I read it twice. The male protagonist in the third book is a lawyer, and the female protagonist in the fourth book has lost her memory. The male protagonist initially approached her out of revenge. In the fifth book, the female protagonist is a captain and the male protagonist is a lawyer. At the beginning, they have been married for two years and have their son, Xiao Er. Sixth and seventh... It's been so long that I can't remember them. They are all very beautiful, Amway Amway!

22. 22 斯 A Polite Scoundrel 斯文败类 The Ultimate Top总攻大人Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Zhou Luochen is the legal profession's devil's advocate. He has never lost a case, and everyone trying to escape the law's punishment goes to him for representation, no matter how steep his fees are. He's always impeccably mannered, courteous, quiet, reserved, gentle, and kind. When Fang Yi joined the law firm as a typist, she couldn't believe that such a mild-mannered gentleman could be the “well-spoken scoundrel” everyone described, even if he was supposedly the devil's advocate. That is, unti 11.9kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
23. 23 明 I Really Did Fall for Him 明明动了情 The Ultimate Top总攻大人Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted In life, we all meet someone we fall for without even realizing it. Shang Zhengyu, a domineering CEO, happens upon Sheng Yinuo after she loses her memory. He makes up a story and tells her he’s her boyfriend, and she believes him. Gradually, Sheng Yinuo realizes that her boyfriend is unfaithful and has a violent streak. To escape Shang Zhengyu, she pretends to be insane and checks herself into the hospital’s psychiatric ward, but he keeps her every move under close surveillance. Later, Sheng Yin —Reads6.5Score—Shelves
24. 24 在 Meeting You at the End of the World 在世界尽头遇见你 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted If life is a fleeting bloom, if it is destined to be scattered by the wind, I still won't regret the moment it blossomed. If this flowing air is the measure of your love for me, then let it bury me. To You, Who Have a Story in Your Heart, from Meeting You at the End of the World If every encounter in this world is a reunion after a long separation, then she must have followed fate's design to meet him at the end of the world. At their first meeting, he said, “I won't let a face as breathtaking a 697Reads9.2Score109Shelves
25. 25 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.7kReads9.1Score359Shelves

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    Don't read just a book, but the content in it is quite good.

26. 26 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 32.3kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves

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    I watched this three or four times, Marriage First, Love Later

27. 27 他 He Is More Absurd Than the World 他比世界更荒谬 Ming Chang鸣畅Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted Before he left the country. He grabbed her by the hair and pressed his face against hers, gritting his teeth as he warned her, “You are not marrying Lin Yutang. If you dare marry him, I’ll destroy you.” Seven years later. She had forgotten his warning and walked down the aisle with the man she loved deeply. That night, she was so happy. But when she woke in the morning, the person lying beside her was... him. 2.1kReads8.3Score240Shelves

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    I'm watching this, the heroine has a business marriage with a male partner, but the heroine likes the male partner, and later the male protagonist takes advantage of her [sneaky laugh]

28. 28 狗 The Paparazzi Are Useless! The Movie Emperor Breaks All the Big Stories Himself 狗仔不行啊！大瓜都靠影帝自己爆 Yun Nianer云念儿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reality dating show livestream + devoted to one another + sweet romance + entertainment industry] Ever since the top-tier star and award-winning actor was caught on livestream with his son calling him Dad, Gu Nian has been unable to shake him off. Fans: Lord Shi is handsome, Lord Shi is charming. We want to be all cute and clingy with him. Gu Nian complains, “He’s just a little sleazy, a little brash, and so jealous he’d flirt you right off your feet. One rumor of an affair and he gets carri 13.7kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    There are no family marriages. However, it is all about marriage first and love later. The first one doesn't seem to be about marriage first and love later!

29. 29 大 Uncle, Your Soft, Adorable, Fierce Little Sweetheart Ran Off Again 大叔，你软萌奶凶的小甜妻又跑了 Qin Jiu秦酒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Story Complete] [Super Sweet and Spoiling + Mutual Healing + Both Pure] Mu Wantang ran away from home in the middle of the night, only to be taken by Master Bo to a luxurious estate. There, she discovered that she had become his pampered little canary. She cries, throws tantrums, and tries to escape. If she’s not having her way, she fights back! Every time she gets caught and brought back, she’ll whimper and coo, “Mister~ Oppa~ Darling~” before pouting sadly and adding, “Hubby~” Everyone knows 3.4kReads9.2Score478Shelves
30. 30 怀 After Leaving Showbiz While Pregnant, My Possessive CEO Comes Begging to Remarry 怀孕退圈后，病娇总裁上门求复婚 Lin Pu林葡Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Having a baby + adorable kids + showbiz + sweet romance + marriage first, love later] A video of a woman breastfeeding on the subway suddenly goes viral. The “Most Beautiful Mom on the Subway” turns out to be Luo Muling, who made her center debut with a girl group a year ago! The entire internet is stunned, and rumors about the child’s father run wild! *Chu Xu, young master of the Chu family, finally wakes up after being unconscious for two years. He discovers that he’s not only marr 791Reads9.0Score102Shelves
31. 31 鲜 My Sweet Young Wife Is So Unruly, and the Older Man Teases Her 99 Times 鲜嫩小妻不乖，大叔撩宠99次 Yun Mier云蜜儿Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [A pretty entertainment-industry starlet X a handsome older man from a wealthy family] After her ex cheated on her, Su Mi mistakenly walked into Third Master Meng's room. She later learned that he was her ex's uncle and the head of the Meng Group. Su Mi had never dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family, but she was so beautiful that someone set their sights on her at first glance. * The ascetic Third Master Meng finally broke his vows and hid a little lover in his villa. They say her surname i 21Reads8.6Score—Shelves
32. 32 致 Deadly Devotion! Recklessly Teasing the Young Master Huo 致命偏宠！在霍少心尖上肆意撩拨 Taro Bubble Tea.芋泥波波.Modern Romance195k WordsCompleted [Sugar-Sweet Romance, Flirty and Super Sweet!! Fake Cold and Abstinent Type vs. Wild Rose] Ji Nianxi, known as the “wild rose of the world,” was a stunning beauty with a soft, alluring figure. To escape an arranged marriage, she took one look at him and set out to make him hers. “Want to date? The super-sweet kind~” “Mr. Huo, do you need artificial respiration~?” Her voice was sweet and soft, alluring and seductive. Huo Yucheng, the head of the Huo family, was reserved and aloof, the ideal man. 14Reads7.8Score—Shelves
33. 33 偏 The Obsessive, Unhinged Jin Keeps Himself Alive by Spoiling His Flirty Little Muse 偏执疯批靳爷靠宠他的小撩精续命 Murong Xiaoxing'er慕容小星儿Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Healing + Genius + Extra Sweet + Wedding Night] The little wolf girl transforms into the young mistress of the Slaughter Palace. The esteemed Lord Jin personally feeds her, trims her nails, ties her hair into a bun, and tells her bedtime stories. He absolutely adores her. One day, Xiaolang receives a love letter, and Lord Jin goes mad when he sees the pink paper covered in little hearts. “Be a good girl, Xiaolang. Other men are tigers. You can’t just accept things from them. Only Brother Xing i 474Reads9.2Score—Shelves
34. 34 新 Reborn as a Newlywed, Doting Uncle Spoils Me Rotten 新婚重生，大叔超宠我 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted On her wedding night, her scumbag husband sold her to a notorious devil. After being abused until she went mad, she died in an asylum. Reborn, she keeps herself busy taking down scumbags and building her career, rising to become the hottest, almost godlike talent agent in show business. Top-tier stars chase after her, begging to sign with her, while award-winning actors and actresses compete to spoil her rotten. Then the most mysterious, powerful man pins her against a wall and leans down to whi 114Reads8.4Score—Shelves
35. 35 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 15kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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    This has been at the top of the list for a few days now

36. 36 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 27.4kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    This this! The plot is very consistent and the author's writing is also good. The male protagonist has been plotting against the female protagonist for a long time. It makes me want to fall in love [shy]

37. 37 冲 On Our Wedding Night, I Conceived the Powerful Man's Two Little Heirs 冲喜夜，我怀了大佬的两个小祖宗 Peach Oolong Tea桃桃乌龙茶Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted "Adorable, soft little bunny + scheming, sly big bad wolf" Rumor had it that the third young master of the Nie family was ugly, frail, blind, and eccentric. He had supposedly brought about the deaths of five fiancées in a row. Any woman who married him was doomed. Lan Qiao only learned after marrying him that the rumors were wrong. They said he was ugly and frail, so why couldn’t Lan Qiao get out of bed day after day? They said he was violent and withdrawn, so why did he spoil her rotten? They s 5kReads9.2Score656Shelves

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    In Marry First, Love Later, the male protagonist is ten years older than the female protagonist, and his life is super sweet.

38. 38 顾 President Gu, You’ve Spoiled Your Wife Into a Delicate Little Thing 顾总，太太被你宠成了娇气包 Iced Four-Fruit Soup四果汤加冰Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted Shi Qi grew up adored by everyone. For the first twenty years, she was the heiress of the Shi family; after that, she became the wife Gu Hanshen cherished in the palm of his hand. Shi Qi has been Gu Hanshen’s wife for five years, yet she still can’t forget her first love, the one she holds in her heart. Everyone knows Shi Qi doesn’t love Gu Hanshen. When she sees the disgusting mask her first love has been hiding behind, Shi Qi finally decides to treat the person by her side properly. But wait, 11.7kReads9.1Score887Shelves

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    Believe me, it's really beautiful~

39. 39 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 5.9kReads9.3Score567Shelves
40. 40 萧 Mr. Xiao Is Reborn, and I'm Wrapped Around His Little Finger 萧先生重生绕指柔 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Before he was reborn, he was cold and heartless. After being reborn, he was burdened with complicated regrets. He mocked this foolish woman, and then... became wrapped around her little finger? Who could blame him, when she'd given him her heart? Xiao Huainian: Where does it hurt? Han Jinxi: Here. (She covers the spot over her heart.) Xiao Huainian: What would make it feel better? Han Jinxi: ... (Not a revenge story, not a strong female lead, both leads are devoted to each other, no idealized fi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know if you are interested or not. The male protagonist is reborn as a single. After rebirth, he is slowly attracted to the female protagonist. They are married. The female protagonist is very insecure. She loves the male protagonist very much and cannot live without him, but she is also afraid of him. You can read Chapter 24 for details.

41. 41 腹 My Scheming Childhood Friend: Little Plum, I Can't Get Enough of You! 腹黑竹马：小青梅，吃不够！ Xi Xi兮浠Modern Romance3.2M WordsCompleted “Be good and give it to me.” “No! This is a matter of principle!” The snack-loving girl hugged a huge pile of treats and refused to surrender them, even to the death. He smiled. “I made twenty-eight dishes.” She calmly handed over every last snack, then cooed, “Darling! You're more important than snacks!” He was a cold-faced, cunning CEO who plotted and strategized from a thousand miles away, but… none of that mattered! What mattered was that he was a master chef, and he was miles ahead in the r 1.1kReads8.9Score129Shelves

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    These two got married first and then fell in love. The first male protagonist was a bitch. He secretly harbored bad intentions for the female protagonist since she was born. He waited for her for more than 20 years. Haha, it was so sweet. He pampered her into the palm of his hand. However, the male protagonist is a national secret agent. Due to a misunderstanding in the middle, he and the female protagonist missed four or five years. However, the chapter is very short and the misunderstanding will be solved soon. The person the male protagonist has loved from the beginning to the end is the female protagonist. There is no stand-in, no amnesia, and no bloody plot. It is highly recommended. The second one is time-travel. The male protagonist in the later period is very stupid. But very pretty. You can try it. At first, the male protagonist didn't like the female protagonist. When the female protagonist first crossed over, she was quite confused. Haha, the female protagonist was a female emperor in her previous life. Then she jumped off a building and found that her Qinggong and other things were gone. Fortunately, the floor was not high and she didn't fall to her death. Then, at that time, the male protagonist thought this woman was very interesting. After that, he fell in love with the female protagonist at the speed of light. Hahaha. All in all, it's very beautiful.

42. 42 我 I Became the Beloved Little Ancestor of a Wife-Doting Madman 我成了宠妻狂魔的小祖宗 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The once iron-willed female emperor Jun Wan transmigrated into the body of a sweet little pushover everyone could walk all over. The sweet little pushover's personality changed overnight, and everyone thought she'd gone crazy. Not enough money? She'd walk right out! "A rich family with an empty wallet can't hold on to my noble soul!" The man who had tormented her countless times in the past showed up. "You're so ugly you make my heart race, but you think that means I'm falling for you?" They wan 827Reads9.4Score121Shelves
43. 43 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, My Possessive Uncle Kisses Me 99 Times a Day 领证后，偏执大叔每天吻我99次 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short dramas You Are the Light of My Life and A Glimmer of Light for You Qin Xin was the Qin family's only heiress. But right after her grandfather passed away, her father brought home an older sister. Her sister was always picking on her, and her father openly favored the other girl. He even dumped Qin Xin in a cemetery on a rainy day like she was a piece of trash. Just when Qin Xin thought she'd be left homeless, she met a gloomy CEO. After the CEO sweet-talked and coaxed 5.6kReads9.4Score860Shelves

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    This is truly a masterpiece! Feel free to rush

44. 44 天 A Princess Consort for Prince Jing Falls from the Sky 天上掉下个靖王妃 By the West Lake西湖边Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Word has it that the current Prince Jing is cold and aloof, violent and ruthless, yet he dotes exclusively on Princess Jing. “My lord, the princess shaved the Prince of Wei’s heir bald. The Prince of Wei has come to see you.” “Not seeing him.” “My lord, the princess fed the Grand Tutor’s daughter a meal of cow dung. The Grand Tutor has come to see you.” “Not seeing him.” “My lord, the princess eloped with the emperor’s beloved. The emperor has come to see you.” “Not seeing him.” The servants wer 457Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Marriage first, love later. Shuang Jie is considered a marriage. The male protagonist is 6 years older than the female protagonist. He dotes on the heroine to the core.

45. 45 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 83.7kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    Currently I only know this one

46. 46 生 After Our Baby Trends Online, the Empire's CEO Comes Every Night to Soothe the Child 生崽热搜后，帝国总裁夜夜来哄娃 The Wind Is Warm风很暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the height of her career, top-tier star Shi Muran vanished without a trace. A year later, she reappeared in the headlines after giving birth in a very public fashion! The whole country went wild! The celebrity widely considered the purest in the entertainment industry was a mother? Netizens speculated about who the father was, when the empire’s most distinguished man suddenly appeared on a livestream. Shi Muran did her best to deny it. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s not what you all think…” T 15.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    Meets the requirements~~

47. 47 月 Moonlight's Obsession Devours the Rose 月光执妄蚀玫瑰 Zhang Huagang张花缸Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [A Completely Fictional Setting] [Princess of One Nation VS Heir to Another] An Lilei was a beloved princess of the Kingdom of Disilan, cherished by her family. When dirty, disheveled Feibi first laid eyes on An Lilei, she took up residence in his heart. When An Lilei was in danger, Feibi risked his own life to save her, injuring his leg in the process, though the injury was not permanent. An Lilei's family helped Feibi return to the Kingdom of Weierta, where he became its heir. As adults, Feibi 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The noble and arrogant princess of a country 🆚The prince of a country who is living in poverty. They are childhood sweethearts. In order to save her, he injured his leg and needs to use a wheelchair all year round. Since then, his heart has become more and more sinister and paranoid. After the two grew up, he tried his best to marry her and imprisoned her by his side... She only regarded him as her brother at first, but she couldn't accept his robbery and wanted to escape from him...

48. 48 顶 Top-Tier Star, Your Mr. Gu Is Jealous Again 顶流女王，你家顾少醋坛子又翻了 The Not-So-Rude Rogue Cat痞猫不痞Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + sweet romance + devoted to each other + first love + entertainment industry] In her previous life, Ji Nian was a decisive and efficient female CEO. After a sudden body swap, she became an obscure trainee. Wild and confident, she went straight to the center position on a talent show and made her debut. During an interview, a reporter asked her: “Ji Nian, as a top-tier idol with top-notch singing and dancing, a gorgeous waist, and long legs, do lots of people pursue you?” Her fan 158Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Recommended star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theme Category: Romance novel about rebirth, marriage first, love later Protagonist's relationship: She has a husband who loves her, and an affectionate male lead who is her childhood sweetheart. Character characteristics: The female protagonist is a character who dares to love and hate, while the male protagonist is addicted to doting on his wife. Story synopsis: The love story between the female protagonist Memorial (Yi Congxin) and the male protagonist. The male protagonist has been in love with her for ten years, but the female protagonist has no idea about it. Later, she went to Memorial and learned the fact that the male protagonist loved her due to the "assist" of the second female lead.

49. 49 女 The Empress Is Forced to Become a Top-Tier Star 女皇大佬她被迫成为顶流女王 Tireless September九月不倦Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Ancient times to modern day] Su Li is universally hated online, mocked as a useless, broke weakling. She joins a reality show livestreaming the contestants' daily lives. Everyone else uses their streams to subtly flaunt their wealth or act cute. Su Li's livestream: soaring through the air with light-footed martial arts, making the servants of her entire estate do weighted training, standing at attention like soldiers, and showing off a luxurious manor covering hundreds of acres... Viewers: Haha 368Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    This is the only three books that I haven't skipped. The female protagonist is in the entertainment industry, and the Virgin is not the White Lotus.

50. 50 曲 Playing Along with Desire 曲意逢情 Write Myself写己Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Second Young Master Qu spent years chasing skirts, never letting anyone tie down his wandering heart. Until one day, Qin Zhiyi flung divorce papers in his face, and only then did he realize: Some love makes no noise, yet sinks deep into your bones. The person who had captured his heart had been right beside him all along. Second Young Master Qu smiled like a gentlemanly scoundrel and drawled, “You'll never get divorced from me in this lifetime. Maybe you can hope to become a widow.” Qin Zhiyi: “ 606Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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    It's all about marriage first and love later. In the second book, the male protagonist is older than the female protagonist.

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