A Story That Makes Me Cry Every Time I Read It. Heartbreaking, but Sweet in the End 看一遍哭一次，虐得哭，后面也甜

1. 251 十 Seventeen Minutes of Battery Life, Burning Through the Rest of My Ten Years 十七分钟的电量，耗尽我十年的余生 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可15k WordsCompleted Seventeen Minutes of Battery Life, Burning Through the Rest of My Ten Years 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 252 月 Moonlight on Kunlun, Yucai Shines 月华光昆山有钰 User86705288用户86705288Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted Grandmother says that after I marry Prince Qi, I must conduct myself like a proper wife. I must be virtuous and generous, and absolutely mustn’t get jealous or compete with his concubines. It would be very unbecoming. I don’t want to marry Prince Qi, who has so many concubines. What I want is to spend my life with one person and one person alone. But I’ve always listened to Grandmother. Besides, refusing Prince Qi’s marriage proposal would be an insult to him, and insulting him would bring disas 1kReads5.6Score126Shelves
3. 253 唯 She Was the Only One Who Refused to Settle 唯独她不肯将就 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可7k WordsCompleted She Alone Refuses to Settle 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 25.1kReads8.4Score2.2kShelves
5. 255 金 Golden Flower Takes Charge of the Household: I'm Done Serving You 金花掌家：爷不伺候了 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可9k WordsCompleted Golden Flower Takes Charge of the Household: I'm Done Serving You 1Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 256 三 The Three-Coin Tea Grows Cold, While Hatred Burns 三文茶凉，恨字滚烫 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Tea Has Gone Cold, but the Word 'Hate' Still Burns 1Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 顶 The Ultimate Captive: The Psychotic Yandere Tycoon Is Addicted to Spoiling Her 顶级囚宠：疯批病娇大佬嗜宠上瘾 Lush and Blooming葳蕤盛放Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Don’t let the rating put you off. There’s a reason it isn’t higher, and those who know, know! The stories inside are genuinely stunning and entertaining! - A collection of all kinds of coercive romances! The powerful are arrogant, domineering, and full of swagger, but in the end, they still have to bow their heads for love! - [Stealing someone’s partner + coercive possession + off-the-charts sexual tension + deranged, obsessive romance + play the pig to eat the tiger + fiercely doting favoritism 3.7kReads8.2Score197Shelves

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   Forced love, a sweet and angsty blend, is incredibly addictive to watch, with the later episodes featuring overwhelming pampering and seduction.

8. 258 清 The Broth Boiled Dry, and the Dead Man She Awaited Came Back 清汤滚尽，她等的死人回来了 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可10k WordsCompleted The Broth Boiled Dry, and the Dead Man She Was Waiting for Came Back 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 野 Wild Desire: The Powerful Boss Forces His Love on Her, and His Sweetheart Can’t Escape His Embrace 野欲大佬强制爱：娇娇难逃他掌心 Lush and Blooming葳蕤盛放Modern Romance568k WordsCompleted [Forceful conquest + obsessive love + intense push and pull + seductive teasing + forced love + possessive doting + sizzling sexual tension + rivals fighting for her in a dramatic love triangle] While a wild and powerful tycoon was playing the pig to eat the tiger, a naive little darling, unaware of how dangerous he was, offered him a piece of tiramisu. From then on, he clung to her relentlessly. Under the guise of love, the tycoon imprisoned his little darling in a luxurious cage. Day or night, 1.3kReads8.3Score—Shelves
10. 260 祁 Mr. Qi, Loving You Is a Living Hell 祁先生，爱你是人间炼狱 Lin Jiulan hT林玖兰hTModern Romance208k WordsOngoing The story begins with the words, “This woman is yours.” Then Jiang Zhiyu is framed by Qi Han’s fiancée, who hires an assassin to kill him. Because of this, Qi Han destroys the Jiang family and sends her brother to prison. In the end, does he love her, or does he just feel guilty? Let’s find out. 174Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    I know the answer to this question. After watching it, I lost a lot of weight. Nobody believed the female lead. [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

11. 261 她 She Wielded a Blade for Ten Years, Then Drove It into His Heart 她打了十年刀，最后一把捅进了他心口 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可7k WordsCompleted She wielded a blade for ten years, then plunged it into his heart. —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 巨 The Irresistible Rich Young Master Leads His Rose Astray 巨撩富少把玫瑰佳人带跑偏 Lush and Blooming葳蕤盛放Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Wealthy-family wish fulfillment + dangerously seductive madman + a rose-like beauty + intense push and pull + domineering devotion and extreme flirtation + mutual salvation + happy ending A mad young master gives in to a moment of pleasure and falls in love. The rose-like beauty has ulterior motives and gets burned. Two wounded souls become entangled in a complicated relationship they can't seem to untangle. At first, the mad young master says, “I'm going to peel this unlucky woman apart, layer 341Reads6.2Score—Shelves
13. 263 我 I Brewed Sour Wine for Eight Years, and She Smashed It 我酿了八年酸酒，她替我砸了 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可Historical7k WordsCompleted I Fermented Sour Wine for Eight Years, and She Smashed It for Me —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 虚 My Vain Wife Cheated, So I Turned Around and Made Her Untouchable 虚荣妻子出轨我转身让她高不可攀 A Heart Dancing in the Wind随风飘舞的心Urban858k WordsCompleted Ye Chen never imagined that his wife of more than ten years would cheat on him. When he saw her get out of a BMW and act intimately with the man behind the wheel, he was so shocked he could barely think. Even less did Ye Chen expect his second wife to still be pining for the one who got away, or that, worst of all, that man would come back. Ye Chen, an ordinary wage earner, had always thought his life was happy and complete. He had a beautiful, capable wife and a clever, sweet, adorable daughter 16.2kReads7.4Score1.2kShelves

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    His wife cheated on him. Ye Chen, a working-class man, had always felt his life was blissful. A beautiful and capable wife, a smart and obedient daughter—everything seemed perfect. But everything changed the moment he saw his wife, Lin Ruyue, get out of a BMW. Lin Ruyue looked down on Ye Chen, this working-class wretch, and even their five-year-old daughter felt contempt for him. Ye Chen was utterly bewildered. Was this a sign of moral decay, or a general decline in societal values? Ye Chen knew he couldn't keep this vain wife, and he couldn't keep this family. He firmly believed that there was still beauty in life, and he was determined to make his vain wife unattainable.

15. 265 雪 The Old Robe in the Snow, Which I Wore for Sixteen Years 雪中那件旧袍子，我穿了十六年 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可Historical8k WordsCompleted That Old Robe in the Snow, I Wore It for Sixteen Years —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 爱 Love Like a Sky Full of Stars 爱如繁星满天 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted A Cinderella marries into a wealthy family, only to be looked down on by her in-laws, ignored by her husband, and denied any say in the marriage. Even the divorce is forced upon her. After a painful reckoning, Guan Yu resolves to fight Bo Yan for custody of their child. But how can a mayfly shake a tree? Will Guan Yu get revenge, crush the trash, and face-slap her ex-husband? Don’t fantasize! Will she overcome every obstacle and reach the peak of her career? Don’t even dream! Reality will put yo 2.9kReads8.6Score247Shelves

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    First separation, then love, heartache and pain.

17. 267 母 The Night Hag's Ledger 母夜叉账本 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted The She-Devil's Ledger —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 死 The Deadly Knot: The Knot I Tied, Her World 死扣：我盘的扣子，她的人间 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可8k WordsCompleted The Knot I Tied: Her World —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 软 Soft Candy Locks the Edge 软糖锁锋 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可7k WordsCompleted Soft Candy Locks the Blade —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 永 Hengchang Pawnshop on Yong'an Street: The Private Ledger That Was Never Destroyed 永安街恒昌当：那本从未销过的私账 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Hengchang Pawnshop on Yong'an Street: The Private Ledger That Was Never Written Off —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 我 I Played Coward for Half a Year, Then the Courtesan Next Door Ran Off with the Money 我装怂半年，隔壁花魁卷款跑了 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可9k WordsCompleted I Played the Coward for Half a Year, and the Courtesan Next Door Ran Off with the Money —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 三 Three Hundred Bucks Bought Her Entire Summer 三百块，完买断了她整个夏天 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可16k WordsCompleted Three Hundred Yuan: She Bought Out Her Whole Summer 2Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 隔 Red Eyes Across the Street, Vermilion Outshines Snow 隔街红眼，朱砂胜雪 Anke of Bamba Island奔巴岛的安可11k WordsCompleted Red eyes across the street, cinnabar brighter than snow. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 274 南 South of the Southern Mountain, by Wen He LUCKY 南山之南作者温禾LUCKY Wen He Lucky温禾luckyModern Romance433k WordsCompleted The city is noisy and bustling. So why am I still so lonely? Scientists say that in seven years, every cell in your body can be replaced, leaving not a single old cell behind. No matter how deep the pain, it will heal in just seven years. Every day you persevere is progress. It’s been seven years, and I’ve kept going, trying every day to forget you. A leading figure in materials science, a groveling quest to win his wife back. The male lead is initially paralyzed from the neck down, and later b 1.2kReads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's a mix of heartbreak and sweetness, full of ups and downs.

25. 275 人 Mermaid Island 人鱼岛屿 Wen He Lucky温禾luckyModern Romance406k WordsOngoing I was already covered in scars. I didn't dare hope that anyone could save me from this living hell. The thing I could never get past was never the mountain, but my countless obsessions. The male lead is paralyzed from the waist down and searches for the female lead for ten years, only to discover that she has lost her memory. He forces her into a relationship, imprisons and torments her, and they are caught in deep misunderstandings. His condition worsens, leaving him paralyzed from the neck dow 675Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 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 2.9kReads—Score181Shelves

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    I cried every time I watched it; it was so heartbreaking, but the ending was sweet.

27. 277 我 I Gave You My Heart, Could You Try to Love Me? 我的心给你了，能不能试着喜欢我 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake siblings + rekindled romance + business warfare and political intrigue + strong female lead + women's growth + inspirational career story] [Mad CEO and beautiful, powerful, ambitious woman in an intense battle of wills] Pudong University is packed with talented students. Liang Feng is a gifted young man, arrogant about his talent and devoted only to his goddess, Hua Ling. One rainy night, he fell for her. Then, in a single moment, his dream was shattered. Five years later, they meet again, 1.4kReads9.5Score104Shelves

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    "Brother..." She feigned weakness, waiting for him to fall into her trap. Little did she know, he had already laid a trap to lure her in. A bittersweet tale unfolds, first agonizing, then sweet!

28. 278 指 A Feast at Your Fingertips 指尖盛宴 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Four years after they last saw each other, Gu Senning took Zeng Zhanzhan to court, accusing her of drugging him and taking the project files from his computer. He had no idea that four years earlier, she had been severely injured in a car accident while saving him, leaving her permanently blind... Later, Gu Senning was consumed by remorse. When she lay in the hospital, with no will to live, he was enjoying life! When she writhed in pain, her whole body convulsing and drenched in cold sweat, he s 4.4kReads8.2Score144Shelves

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    The beginning is heartbreaking, but the male lead goes through a dramatic chase to win back his wife!

29. 279 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance778k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 55Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    God granted them rebirth, but secretly set a price. A bittersweet tale, a life-or-death challenge, different paths leading to the same destination: three wishes rekindled, no longer separated by life and death! First wish: all enemies vanquished; second wish: peace and prosperity for the land; third wish:... That I alone reign supreme in this world! #FemaleLeader #PoliticalIntrigue #AlternatePersonality #NoSaintly

30. 280 我 My Cyberpunk Devoted Top 我的赛博忠犬攻 Xu ZhenchengMTOCHI栩真澄MTOCHITwo Male Leads391k WordsCompleted A danmei science-fiction novel, originally titled The Rational World (Early Edition). [Hard science-fiction foundations + fast-paced suspense plot + visualized aesthetics + open philosophical paradoxes] [Nonhuman mechanical gong x beautiful, strong, tragic shou] A romantic science-fiction philosophical epic, and a chilling prophecy of the future that will truly make you think twice. [Will you be a perfect puppet, or a genuine traitor?] Cyberpunk metropolis Jinghong City, 2088. The tech giant Ti 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check it out! [Crying][crying][crying] I cried while reading volume two, it was both exhilarating and heartbreakingly painful. A sci-fi story with two male leads, a wildly romantic aesthetic. [Already hooked][Added to bookshelf]

31. 281 霓 The Rainbow Robe: Yang Guifei 霓裳羽衣之杨贵妃 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Rainbow Dress and Feathered Robe: Yang Guifei 4Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves
33. 283 离 On the Day of My Divorce, I Ran Into My First Love, Who Fled from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 离婚当天，意外撞见逃婚五年的初恋情人 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted On the Day of My Divorce, I Accidentally Run Into the First Love Who Ran Away from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 462Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 十 Ten Years of Devotion, Reduced to Ashes 十年深情，终成灰烬 Quan Xin荃昕Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Ten Years of Devotion, Reduced to Ashes 168Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 285 未 After My Fiancé Introduced Me to His Female Coworker as His Cousin 未婚夫跟女同事介绍我是他表妹后 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted After My Fiancé Introduced Me to His Female Coworker as His Cousin 15Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 雾 Farewell to Moonlight Among the Pines, Once the Mist Clears 雾尽松间别风月 Quan Xin荃昕15k WordsCompleted Where the Mist Fades, Beyond the Pines and Moonlight 9Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 相 My Childhood Sweetheart of Seven Years Is Marrying My Best Friend 相恋七年的青梅，她要嫁给我的好兄弟 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted My childhood sweetheart of seven years is going to marry my good friend. 204Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 288 最 The Last Red Apple 最后的红苹果 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted The Last Red Apple 270Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 明 I Know You Came to Use Me, Yet I'm Still Willing to Take the Bait 明知你来利用我，我还愿意上钩 Chen Mulan陈慕澜Urban176k WordsCompleted The Gao Group is plunged into a cash-flow crisis after an overseas project fails, and its chairman, Gao Zhenxiong, collapses from a heart attack. His eldest son, Gao Tingyu, takes charge of the wreckage, only to realize that the sole person who can save the company is Shu Hancheng, founder of Hanhai Capital: a shrewd capital hunter who built his fortune from scratch. But Shu Hancheng remains cool toward the Gao Group’s overtures. Gao Tingyu comes up with a bargaining chip: his younger sister, Ga 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He'd seen her at her most vulnerable, calling her the dumbest liar. Capital can be calculated, but love cannot be valued. A man with billions was willing to be fooled by her for a lifetime. [Kiss][Already hooked][Already hooked]

40. 290 宫 Mrs. Gong Has Long Since Given Up on You 宫太太早就不要你了 Light on Paper纸上光颖Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Top-tier power and privilege + both leads have no past relationships + groveling pursuit + heroine's growth + powerful man humbles himself + one-on-one romance] At twenty, Di Xingran thought that liking someone, being liked in return, and naturally getting married and staying together was how life worked. Only later did she learn that marriage could have nothing to do with love, and happen simply because she “met the requirements.” She was a gifted engineer, but her talent was obscured by preju 167Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I cry every time I watch it. The female lead is so pitiful in the beginning... Yet so strong...

41. 291 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It wasn't easy. An imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood—all only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live! A series of bizarre murders drew her new love into the fray; the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him. But when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

42. 292 这 This Time, I’ll Be the One to Scheme Against You 这一世，换我来算计你们 Cheng'er橙儿Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted Yun Wanfu is a special agent skilled in both medicine and poison. While on a mission, she transmigrates into the body of Yun Wanfu, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s family in ancient times. From then on, she sets out to avenge both the original Yun Wanfu and her mother. The empress, Yun Wanfu’s fiancé, the Second Prince Yu Chenxuan, her stepmother Madam Wu, and her half-sister Yun Wanmei are all murderers or accomplices in Yun Wanfu’s death. The empress and her stepmother were als 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern-day time-travel palace drama with a strong female lead who ultimately becomes a revered physician and empress. Highly recommended!

43. 293 薄 Love Burns Beneath Thin Ice: President Fu’s Daytime Fireworks 薄冰灼爱：傅总的白日焰火 Sprout of the Tusi King's City土司王城的嫩芽Modern Romance851k WordsCompleted In the power struggles of a business empire, Fu Yichen, a cold and domineering CEO, rules the business world with an iron fist. But the infighting within his family and the relentless pressure from his rivals leave him exhausted, with every day feeling like a walk on thin ice. Then Su Nian, bright as the warm sun, enters his life. Her optimism and kindness gradually melt the ice in Fu Yichen's heart, but one trial after another lies ahead. Can their love blossom amid the crises surrounding them? 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't wait any longer; you'll realize when you read this book that you won't have enough tears to last.

44. 294 五 Five Years Later, His Ex-Wife Returned with Their Four Child Prodigies 五年后，前妻带着天才四宝回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted After three years as his stand-in wife, she divorced him and went on to reach the pinnacle of the global art world. By the time that arrogant man got down on his knees and begged her to take him back, she already had four miniature versions of him by her side. Clinging to her leg, they asked, “Mommy, why is that uncle crying?” 18.9kReads8.0Score1.9kShelves

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    Married for three years, neglected for three years, the female lead ran away pregnant after the divorce, only to return five years later with quadruplets, leaving the male lead in a nightmare of chasing after her. Four adorable genius kids fiercely protect their mother, take revenge on the scumbag ex-boyfriend, and outwit their scumbag father. The female lead eventually finds her biological parents and even sends her wicked adopted daughter and the male lead's ex-boyfriend to prison to work as a sewing machine operator. So satisfying! Highly recommended!

45. 295 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

46. 296 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score146Shelves
47. 297 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—Shelves
48. 298 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 299 宝 Baby, You’re So Seductive, I Want to Kiss You: The Fake Heiress Is Forced to Fall in Love! 宝宝好欲想亲，假千金被强制爱！ A Wandering Little Cat辗转小猫Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Fake heiress vs. possessive, unhinged brother | 1v1 forced romance | Love and hate intertwined She was the Zhou family’s fake heiress, raised by them for eighteen years, and she’d called him “Big Brother” countless times. He exposed her true identity and cast her into the abyss, then forcibly kept her by his side when she had nowhere else to turn, swearing he would lock her there for the rest of her life. Love was obsession, possession, and the stubborn resolve to never let go, even if she hat 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    It's heartbreaking; watching it made me feel so choked up. The female lead is so pitiful; she clearly always wanted to live a good life.

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    This book gets more and more fascinating the more you read it.

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