Marriage First, Love Later, with Just a Little Angst 先婚后爱带一点点虐

1. 301 旖 A Sultry Marriage 旖旎婚色 One Thousand Five One一千五一Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Cool on the outside, hot on the inside male lead × bright, timid but brave female lead] [Secret crush + devoted couple + sweet romance + wealthy family] Su Ning has wanted Lu Chixu for ages, and finally confesses to him, in front of the entire company leadership. Then he fires her without mercy. That very night, she takes advantage of an opportunity and sleeps with Lu Chixu. Su Ning figures she came out ahead. Afterward, she prepares to run. She hasn’t even stepped onto the plane when she’s dra 7.7kReads9.0Score722Shelves

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   It looks great! Everyone has a mouth, so there's no misunderstanding!

2. 302 禁 My Abstinent Husband Drops His Mask and Kisses Me to Tears Every Day 禁欲老公撕下伪装，天天把我亲哭 Narrow Alley陋巷Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted Original title: My Abstinent Husband Drops His Act and Kisses Me Until I Cry Every Day [Marriage Before Love + Age Gap + Both Leads Are Pure + Sweet Romance + Healing + He Planned It All Along] [A Lively, Adorable, Healing Little Beauty vs. A Wild, Unhinged, Brooding Big Shot from the Capital] Shen Xingli is the little princess of the wealthy Shen family in the capital. The craziest thing she ever did was find herself a male escort on the very night her scumbag boyfriend betrayed her. The next m 19.5kReads9.5Score3kShelves
3. 303 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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   My darlings, I highly recommend *Coveting the Moon*! This novel is packed with tropes, including domineering CEOs, substitute literature, and childhood sweethearts. The male lead, a domineering CEO, harbors prejudice against women due to childhood trauma, but is attracted to the female lead after she mistakenly enters his room. He later discovers she has a childhood sweetheart and begins to force himself on her. He outwardly befriends her while secretly sabotaging the second male lead, who is also quite cunning, leading to a dramatic and entertaining power struggle between the two. The female lead is kind and principled, not a naive girl, and stays true to herself amidst this entanglement. In short, this novel features well-developed characters, a dramatic plot, and a bittersweet blend of sweetness and angst. Highly recommended!

4. 304 纯 Pure Desire 纯欲 VerdureModern Romance214k WordsCompleted (Sapiosexual romance + Beijing elite circle + secret crush + marriage before love + both leads’ first love) [Beijing elite heir × divine maiden] Jiang Ruan got married in a whirlwind. Her husband was a notoriously spoiled, arrogant young man in Beijing. Yet this utterly overbearing man would spend many nights afterward begging her with reddened eyes full of devotion and obsession, as humble as could be: “As long as you don’t leave, I’ll do anything.” “Please don’t leave me, okay?” How could a f 122Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   This book!!! There's a plot twist at the end!

5. 305 散 After the Meeting, My Abstinent Boss Hugged Me and Called Me Baby 散会后，禁欲上司把我抱住叫宝宝 Invite the Wind, Draw Laughter招风引笑Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted In Su Qing’s third year as Fu Chengyan’s secretary, her useless boyfriend with an insatiable appetite got involved with Fu Chengyan’s fiancée. The aloof, abstinent CEO she remembered pulled Su Qing onto his lap. “Want to try a more exciting way to get revenge?” 1.7kReads9.0Score158Shelves
6. 306 不 It Was Just Pretend Dating That Turned Real, So What If I’m Addicted? 不就是假戏真做，上瘾怎么了 Know the Mist, Don't Feel Like Talking知雾不想言Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted (Rating just posted, it'll go up) Brooding, obsessive man x resilient innocent girl [Forced Marriage | Obsessive Love | Substitute | Chasing Her to the Crematorium | Saving Each Other | Reunion After Years Apart] Ji Cheng died in the inheritance murder plot he'd set up to take the fortune from his twin brother, Ji Hang. When Ji Hang rose from the pool of blood, he discovered that the bride about to marry his brother was Wen Zhi, the woman he'd secretly loved for years. A mad idea took root in hi 4.4kReads8.6Score293Shelves

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   Forced marriage x Substitute for power x Wife-chasing drama. He takes the identity of a hypocritical twin brother and marries his bride 😗 A cunning and obsessive maniac x a resilient and innocent girl—the tension is off the charts! The male lead is an amazing cook, so you can enjoy it without worry [laughs]

7. 307 归 I Came Back for a Divorce, but the Abstinent Tycoon Begged His Wife to Come Home 归来离婚，禁欲大佬跪求太太回家 Three Claws三只爪Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted CEO Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Two Strong Leads + Rekindled Love + The Long Road to Winning Her Back + Adorable Child Everyone in Jiangcheng knows that Bo Yan, the decisive, disciplined business magnate who keeps his private life strictly controlled, calls the same person three times every day, without fail. For 732 consecutive days, every call has gone unanswered. Two years ago, his wife, Shen Ling, left everything behind and went abroad. She even left their son behind. Everyone tho 442Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a little angsty, but it's sweet after the initial angst, and it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

8. 308 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 7.2kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love with a touch of angst 🤏 + a female lead who can read minds ❤️ and a proud and stubborn male lead ❤️. The young lady isn't afraid of his ugly claws and will even gently pat his tail, be good~ 😘

9. 309 提 After I Asked for a Divorce, My Secretly Married Tycoon Panicked 提出离婚后，隐婚大佬他慌了 A Sin造孽Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted Alternate title: Tangled in Obsession [Clear-Headed, Independent Artist vs. Abstinent Tycoon] [Mutual Secret Crush + Bittersweet Angst + A Little Wife-Chasing (Not a Typical Regretful Ex's Redemption)] [A Little Angst Early On, Then Pure Sweetness] Their marriage had been forced into existence by pressure from their elders. Three years of a secret marriage, in name only. To the outside world, she was a renowned artist in her circle, adored by countless fans. At home, she was a graceful, refined 1.8kReads9.0Score126Shelves

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   Their marriage was pressured and forced upon them by their elders. To the public, she was a renowned artist, beloved by a large fan base. At home, she was a gentle and dignified socialite, always ready to play the role of a loving couple.

10. 310 闪 After a Whirlwind Wedding, My Tycoon Husband Hides His Secret Identity 闪婚后，豪门老公马甲藏不住 Flowers Along the Way一路开花Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted Meng Ning was forced to go on a blind date and, through a twist of fate, ended up in a whirlwind marriage with the powerful head of the Fu family in the capital. She always thought her husband was an ordinary man with no house of his own, and figured they would simply live a quiet life together. Then one day, she discovered her husband's secret. Then her memories returned, and she found out she had once had a daughter. He pointed to the girl who looked like him and asked her, “How do you explain 25.1kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book had no angst, while the second and third books were almost entirely angst-filled.

11. 311 隐 After Three Years of Secret Marriage, Mr. Lu Wants to Make It Official 隐婚三年，陆总开始要名分了 Warm Little Blossoms温暖朵朵Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted [Married First, Fall in Love Later + Love Grows with Time + One-on-One Romance] [Gentle, Cool, Slow-Burning Movie Queen & Devoted, Distinguished, Scheming CEO] After Shen Tingwan and Lu Yizhou impulsively married, the newlyweds saw each other only a handful of times over the next three years. Three years later, she was a famous actress whose career was soaring, while he had become the new president of the Lu Group, a man both distinguished and ruthless. By chance, they ran into each other at a b 1.2kReads7.6Score114Shelves

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    The female lead is a celebrity, working in the arts. She and the male lead, a CEO, haven't seen each other for three years after their marriage, both believing the other doesn't love them anymore. Later, the misunderstanding is cleared up, and they live a sweet and happy life together. There's not much angst, just a little misunderstanding and testing.

12. 312 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, Uncle Spoils Me Every Day 闪婚后大叔每天狂宠我 Zhenxizhen珍惜珍Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted [Dotingly spoiled + older man/younger woman romance + secret identities + satisfying read + devoted couple] To get rid of an overconfident man her family set her up with, Gu Xinxin grabbed a handsome older man and kissed him. To her surprise, he offered himself to her in marriage! Gu Xinxin: “Uncle, one kiss and you’re offering yourself to me? What if I kiss you twice?” The man looked at the mischievous young woman before him. “Try it and find out!” Gu Xinxin: “Then close your eyes!” Huo Xiangyi 9.1kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
13. 313 白 My White Moonlight Is Back from the Dead, and the Heiress Is Out of Prison: I'm Done Pretending, Time to Make Them Suffer! 白月光复活，出狱千金：不装了，开虐！ Rain Over the River江上雨Modern Romance786k WordsCompleted Mu Man is dead, and Qi Heng personally sent Cheng Ziyue to prison. During her two years behind bars, Qi Heng’s order to “take good care of her” left Cheng Ziyue a changed woman. She even lost the hearing in her left ear in prison. Before going in, Cheng Ziyue said, “I didn’t kill her.” Qi Heng was unmoved. After she got out, Cheng Ziyue said, “I killed Mu Man. I’m guilty.” Qi Heng’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t ever let me hear you say that again!” Cheng Ziyue smiled. “It’s true. I killed 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 314 季 Mr. Ji, Stop Hurting Me. Miss Shu Is Already Married 季总别虐了，舒小姐已嫁人 Warm Words温言暖语Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted As Ji Sihan’s secret lover, Shu Wan stayed by his side for five years. She thought that if she was obedient and sweet, she could warm his heart. But she never expected to be abandoned in the end. Shu Wan had always been gentle. She neither argued nor made a scene, and didn’t even ask him for a penny. She simply walked out of his world. But when she was about to marry someone else, he suddenly pinned her against the wall and kissed her like a madman. Shu Wan couldn’t quite figure out what Mr. Ji 27.4kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
15. 315 爱 Love Is Hard to Control 爱，难以驾驭 Autumn Twilight Splendor秋之暮华Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a groveling ex + a playboy turns over a new leaf + 1v1] [Gentle, elegant piano teacher vs. carefree young master] After an unexpected night of passion, business tycoon Fu Jingsheng decides to marry Tang Man out of a sense of responsibility. Two years into their marriage, the sudden appearance of his ex-girlfriend stirs his heart. Tang Man forces a smile through the pain and decisively asks for a divorce, devoting herself entirely to the piano from then on. Fu Jingsh 2.3kReads8.9Score183Shelves
16. 316 秦 President Qin's First Love Is Back, So I'll Divorce Him and Step Aside 秦总白月光回国，我主动离婚让位 The Fairy Is a Bit Dim仙子很呆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first + Marriage Before Love + groveling ex] Tang Luo vs. Qin Xiao During their three years of secret marriage, Qin Xiao never loved Tang Luo. She knew he had someone else in his heart, his first love. Their marriage in the first place was only made possible because she used underhanded tactics. The day the Tang family went bankrupt, he returned home in grand style with his first love. When that woman appeared before her, Tang Luo knew her marriage to Qin Xiao was 20.8kReads8.0Score1.8kShelves
17. 317 嫁 I Married a Daddy-Type Big Shot. Well, Great, I’m Still Alive 嫁给爹系大佬，恩，很好，还活着 Lady Huahua花花大人呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their one-night stand, Jiang Yi never expected the man to be not only of distinguished status, but also of her father's generation. That wasn't all: he was the uncle of the man she was supposed to marry for a family alliance. Bai Heng, known in the underworld as Fourth Master Bai, was ruthless and worth tens of billions. No one could have imagined he would fall for a woman. Afraid her parents would find out she'd gotten involved with Bai Heng, Jiang Yi avoided him at every turn. But the lo 48.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    These two books are definitely must-reads for the "arranged marriage to love" trope! Especially the first one, Bo Wang and Lu Zhiling, it's super sweet! In the beginning, both the male and female leads are in love but unaware of it. Later, the female lead leaves the male lead, and he goes through a crazy "wife-chasing-after-the-crime" process, and then it gets really sweet afterwards!

18. 318 冷 After Divorcing His Ice-Cold CEO Wife, He Chases Her to the Ends of the Earth 冷冰冰的总裁离婚后追妻火葬场了 Jiu Yi九弈Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted (The groveling ex arc, powerful families, sweet and angsty romance, ruthless pursuit, possessiveness, obsession, both leads’ firsts) She was a spoiled, domineering heiress who fell in love with him at first sight, then used every means at her disposal to force him to marry her. For two years of marriage, he never touched her. After their divorce, the Qiao family went bankrupt. She became a down-and-out heiress, while he rose to become a powerful figure in the capital, a man who could turn the wo 1.8kReads8.2Score102Shelves
19. 319 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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    A story about a wealthy CEO; the male lead is a doctor who quits his job to return to his family business, and the female lead is an innocent and naive girl. It's super good.

20. 320 盛 Mr. Sheng, Stop! They Found Your Wife's Ashes! 盛总别虐了，太太的骨灰找到了！ Mo Yanyan莫嫣嫣Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful + sweet and angsty + melodramatic misunderstandings + groveling pursuit] For three years of marriage to Sheng Linyuan, Jiang Mi played the part of a rich family's pretty ornament without complaint. After a kidnapping finally showed her where she stood in his heart, Jiang Mi stopped clinging to him and turned to leave. She never expected him to panic. “I won't agree to a divorce!” “Sir, your wife has already left. She's asking the court to grant her a compulsory divorce!” 253Reads6.4Score—Shelves
21. 321 炙 A Fire That Won't Die Down 炙火难熄 The Fairy Is a Bit Dim仙子很呆Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted Sheng Yan VS Zhou Ruochu [Childhood friends + arranged marriage to true love + love grows over time + chasing his wife to win her back] Their families arranged their marriage. Sheng Yan loved someone else, and Ruochu knew it perfectly well. In the first year of their marriage, he left her behind to work abroad. They only saw each other a few times all year. In the second year, she heard he was having a wild time overseas. She followed him abroad and saw for herself as he got involved with a gorg 2kReads6.7Score128Shelves
22. 322 炙 Burning Bones, Stirring Desire 炙骨撩思 Drunk Little Lemon醉小柠Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted Lu Xi was always a good girl. The only time she ever went against the grain was when she fell in love with her own bodyguard, Shen Zhan, and married him without hesitation. She had thought it would be a story of redemption rooted in their youthful past. Instead, she found herself caught in a vast web of lies and revenge... Shen Zhan once told her, “A debt owed by the father must be paid by the son. I kept you around so you could watch the Lu family fall into ruin.” With hatred clouding his eyes, 5.3kReads6.2Score156Shelves
23. 323 她 After She Died, President Lu Went Mad with Grief, Weeping at Her Tombstone 她死后，陆总跪在墓碑前哭疯了 Barefaced素颜Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Five years ago, on the day of Qin Qian and Lu Tingshen’s wedding, Lu Tingshen accused her father of hiring someone to commit murder. Qin Tian was taken away by the police and never returned! Qin Qian traded her life for freedom and the child in her womb. Five years later, what kind of plot will drag her back in, and what twists and turns await her? 1.6kReads8.3Score213Shelves
24. 324 追 The Long Road to Winning Her Back: Young Master Lin’s Neglected New Wife 追妻路漫漫：林少的冷落新妻 Rice Noodles米粉儿Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted Two years ago, the powerful Lin and Lu families of Beicheng arranged a marriage alliance, saving the Lu Group from ruin. A business feud broke up two loving couples and created a bitter pair known throughout the city. Two years later, with the family crisis over, Lu Qiran offered a divorce to let Lin Yan reunite with the woman he loved. But the divorce papers were torn to shreds right in front of her! “It’s only been two years, and you’ve already forgotten how you dumped Shen Sinian and begged m 237Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 325 顾 Mr. Gu, Stop Faking a Terminal Illness! Your Wife Went to Find Male Models 顾总别装绝症！太太她去找男模了 Shui Lingxiao水凌霄Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted She marries the terminally ill, handsome young man in the hospital bed next door, only to discover that he's actually a billionaire tycoon. After a car accident, Mu Qing'er became convinced that the world she lived in was a book. Her fiance, who didn't love her, was the male lead. And soon, she would follow the plot and become his wife in a forced marriage, living with him in mutual respect but without affection. Her fate was to lose everything for the male lead and die miserably. In the end, al 35Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    Both are stories of marriage before love, Chapter One: Jie Fen!

26. 326 从 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, But I Don't Want to Marry You Anymore 从校服到婚纱，可我不想嫁你了 Jin Ai金艾Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Yun Ning loved Gu Sili for seven years and was his secret lover for three. But all she got in return was his contempt and humiliation. He said, "I could never love a vicious woman like you, not in a million years." Heartbroken, Yun Ning chose to leave. Later, the proud, distinguished man knelt in the rain, eyes red. "Yun Ning, I was wrong." Yun Ning looked at him coolly. "Who are you?" The decisive CEO lowered himself to beg: "Give me either the title of husband or lover. I don't care which, jus 46Reads6.6Score—Shelves
27. 327 签 He Signed the Agreement and Sneered! You'll Be Crawling Back in Three Months 签完协议他冷笑！不出三月爬回来 Phoenix Song at Dawn朝凤鸣Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted "Short drama now available" (Ambitious Heir x Arrogant, High-Maintenance Heiress) (Rebirth, 1v1, “Not angsty at all, very sweet,” possessive love, stealing someone’s beloved, groveling redemption, romance and marriage, both leads devoted only to each other) This is Jiang Hua’s ninety-ninth call to Pei Zhan. But every time, a little boy of about four or five answers. “…Daddy says you shouldn’t call anymore.” “Mommy’s angry, and Daddy’s trying to make her feel better.” After hearing those words, J 12.3kReads7.2Score1.2kShelves
28. 328 傅 President Fu's Fussy Little Wife 傅总的作精小娇妻 Shi Shuyi诗书一Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO × spoiled heiress] [Marriage first, love later; age gap; Hong Kong tycoon heir × Beijing socialite princess] Fu Huaiyuan comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. People describe him as noble and aloof, cold-hearted and unfeeling. Yet his handsome looks still have the daughters of countless powerful families falling for him. Unfortunately, he married young. Zhou Ruoyan is the eldest daughter of the Zhou family in Beijing. She's rich, beautiful, and adored by everyone. Pampered as sh 267Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a union between families. Slightly angsty in the beginning, but very sweet later on.

29. 329 结 On Our Wedding Day, Mr. Gu Ran Off, Then Began His Desperate Quest to Win Me Back 结婚当天，顾总落跑后追妻火葬场 Huan Yi Ruo Xue幻忆若雪Modern Romance853k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Power Couple + Wealthy Family + 1v1 + Devoted to Each Other] At her family’s arrangement, Yan Xiluo married Gu Yunshen, the head of the Gu family. After the wedding, she remained calm and composed, while he was aloof and abstinent. Each had their own agenda, and they fought openly and behind the scenes. An accident brought them closer, and from then on, Gu Yunshen showered her with sweet nothings. Misunderstandings and confinement led Yan Xiluo to re 46Reads6.7Score—Shelves
30. 330 厉 Young Master Li, Your Wife Blocked You Again 厉少，夫人又把你拉黑了 Le Xiaozhai乐小宅Modern Romance3.7M WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name is now a hit on Douyin] Before their wedding, the powerful man who was being forced to marry her looked down on her. “Remember, you’re just a woman my grandfather bought to take care of me. I don’t love you, and I’ll never touch you.” After the wedding, the powerful man wore an apron and clutched a spatula, looking furious. “You’re not allowed to wear short skirts, meet your ex-boyfriend in private, drink with clients, or…” She glanced back coolly. “Or what?” Hi 3.5kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
31. 331 闺 My Best Friend and I Reincarnated into a Cheating Scandal: Honey, Hear Me Out 闺蜜齐穿抓奸现场老公你听我狡辩 An Old Tale of the South Wind南风一故Modern Romance580k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Ensemble Cast + A Bad Girl Seeks Redemption + The Husband-Chasing Crematorium + Sweet Romance + Lighthearted and Lively + Over-the-Top Rich-Family Drama] Qin Yao and Lin Sui, two best friends, transmigrate into a book together. Not only do they become doomed cannon-fodder supporting female characters, they also end up caught in the act. One gets drunk and heads straight to a hotel with a guy, while the other takes a huge amount of cash and runs off to the airport w 2.7kReads8.9Score284Shelves
32. 332 他 The Obsession He Can’t Hide 他藏不住的妄念 Shu Nian Is Susu舒念是苏苏Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [Leading Actress x Cool Medical Professor, Whirlwind Marriage + Healing + Sweet Romance + Growth + Mutual Secret Crushes + Reunion After Years Apart] Ten years later, on a dating reality show, Pei Qingyan stares in shock as she reunites with the person she had a crush on ten years ago. What’s more, they’re paired up as a couple on the show! After getting drunk, she accidentally admits during a livestream that she’s had a crush on Su Heqing for ten years. That night, the confession tops the trend 230Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful.

33. 333 刚 The Moment I Opened My Eyes, I Was Lying in a Pervert's Arms, Being Fed to My Heart's Content 刚睁眼，就躺在变态怀里被喂饱饱 Yun Jiujiu云九九Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shi Ning and Qin Heyu had been married by contract for three years. On the day their marriage ended, she was ready to sign the divorce papers. Comments: If the villainess dares to sign the divorce papers, the dark villain who’s had a crush on her for ten years will chain her up in the attic and force her to love him! Comments: Villainess, all you have to do is give the villain a look that leaves him to figure it out for himself. You don’t even have to flirt with him or coax him. This lovesick vi 22.9kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
34. 334 惊 What a Shock! After a Blind Date, My Secret Crush Lured Me into a Whirlwind Marriage 惊！相亲后暗恋对象引诱我闪婚了 Shu Nian Is Susu舒念是苏苏Modern Romance632k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof laboratory technician heroine x roguishly handsome firefighter hero, secret crush + sweet romance + healing + personal growth + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion] Xu Jialan might never forget that hot, bitter afternoon when she ran straight into Shen Xichuan and got a can of ice-cold cola from him. It was the only sweetness she tasted that day. Later, that little bit of sweetness helped her through many difficult times. When they met again, they turned out to be each other 1.9kReads9.3Score238Shelves
35. 335 顾 Mr. Gu's Everyday Spoiling of His Wife 顾先生的宠妻日常 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, 11.6kReads9.1Score885Shelves

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    This is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead has liked the female lead for many years, but she has always had a "white moonlight" (a romantic idealized version of someone unforgettable) in her heart. The story begins with the female lead learning about some things from several years ago, realizing she has misunderstood the male lead for years, and that her ex-boyfriend's accident had nothing to do with him. She then decides to settle down and live a good life with him. However, to be honest, while reading this story, I noticed that although the male and female leads were developing in a positive direction, and they were always together, with the female lead growing to like the male lead more and more, creating a sweet atmosphere, I still felt a pang of sadness for the male lead between the lines. I could see his humility and insecurity, which made me want to cry.

36. 336 隐 Three Years of Secret Marriage: Mr. Sheng's Eyes Turn Red When We Divorce 隐婚三年，离婚时盛总却红了眼 October Splendor十月锦秀Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Everyone in Beijing's elite circles knew Wen Qian was Sheng Yanhui's tool for getting revenge on the Sheng family. For three years, he kept her as his mistress, just waiting for the woman he loved to return so he could kick Wen Qian to the curb. When Sheng Yanhui's beloved finally came back, everyone waited to see Wen Qian make a fool of herself. Wen Qian didn't cry or make a scene. She willingly stepped aside. But then Sheng Yanhui started acting like a lovesick puppy. He showered her with jewe 35Reads7.1Score—Shelves
37. 337 离 After the Divorce, the CEO Forces Me to Have His Baby 离婚后，总裁强迫我给他生崽 Pale Purple淡紫Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted He Yi, heir to the richest family in Yuncheng, the Hes, is aloof and distinguished, a legendary figure in the business world whom no one dares to offend. Yet Gu Zhiyao crosses his bottom line, using a deal to force him to marry her, with the condition that they fulfill their marital duties once a week. From then on, Gu Zhiyao becomes a despicable, shameless woman in He Yi’s eyes. “Gu Zhiyao, you wanted to get into my bed. So what’s with this act of yours? Playing hard to get won’t work on me!” T 8.7kReads8.2Score672Shelves
38. 338 错 Wrongfully Married to the Wealthiest CEO, I Can't Get Him to Let Go 错嫁第一豪门霸总天天抱着不撒手 Little Tea小茶茶Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Angsty romance + marriage first, love later + groveling pursuit + happy ending] After her fiancé cheats on her, Ye Xixi gets drunk and marries her best friend. When she sobers up, she discovers that she actually married her best friend’s third uncle, Gu Jingting. Gu Jingting is the most powerful man in the Gu family, a man of noble status and immense influence. They come from completely different worlds. But from the moment she first saw him three years ago, she fell hopelessly in love with him 30Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    They got married in a flash right from the start, a typical case of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. However, the male and female leads are caught in the middle with an ex-fiancée. The male lead thinks the female lead likes the second male lead, while the female lead thinks the male lead likes his ex-fiancée. They love each other, but constantly misunderstand one another, ultimately leading to the female lead jumping off a cliff. [Crying emojis]

39. 339 父 Both Father and Son Choose Their Dream Girl, So I’m Definitely Getting a Divorce 父子都选白月光，这婚我离定了 Xin Yuan馨元Modern Romance3.0M WordsOngoing (The rating is low because it just opened. The story is great, guaranteed!) [Father-and-son regret arc + clear-headed heroine + divorce and thriving alone + face-slapping] Her husband’s first love is terminally ill. He often tells Xia Xing, “Xia Xing, Suxu doesn’t have long to live. Don’t hold it against her.” To make up for lost time, he travels with his first love, visiting mountains and rivers and gazing at the stars and sea. He even shamelessly gives Lin Susu their wedding ceremony. Even her 20.9kReads8.2Score1.6kShelves
40. 340 渣 The Scumbag Keeps Trying to Make It Official 渣男总想要转正 Summer of the Poppy虞美人之夏Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; he pursues his wife after she leaves. One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's one and only.] [Cool, aloof rich young master VS gentle, self-reliant Cinderella] After getting drunk and making a fool of herself, Xia Yan somehow ended up in Young Master Pei's bed. She never expected that he was the very man she'd been offered to in repayment of a debt. From resisting with all her heart to falling for him, step by step. Their love is mutual, and their relationshi 78Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    This is a book about marriage first, then love. The author's writing is delicate and gentle, and the plot is intricate but not exaggerated. The female lead's family background has caused her psychological trauma; she craves love but is hesitant to fully trust it, leading to several misunderstandings with the male lead. It's interesting to see how he gradually clears up these misunderstandings and wins her back. She absolutely must be cherished, because Yan Yan is so wonderful and so heartbreaking. Overall, the book is very enjoyable; both the male and female leads have sound values, their emotions are strong, and the reader can relate to the story, experiencing its ups and downs.

41. 341 嫤 The Years of Jinyu's Story 嫤语书年 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted The realm was in chaos, and enemy troops had reached the city walls. Fu Jin, a highborn woman whose entire clan had been wiped out, was forced to marry Wei Tan, the eldest son of a warlord at the height of his power. The world had turned upside down: the once princess-like darling of heaven was now an older bride marrying for the second time, while the obscure son of a minor official had become her husband, a warlord who looked down on all under heaven. Survival in turbulent times was hard, and 15.3kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
42. 342 难 On the Night of My Difficult Labor, Mr. Fu Stayed with His First Love. I’m Done 难产夜，付总陪着白月光，我不干了 A Moment in Time一念时光Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Fu Nancheng's bride disappeared without warning on their wedding day, so he pointed to Chi Yan and turned her from bridesmaid into bride. On the day Chi Yan gave birth to twins, his runaway bride returned, and he handed Chi Yan divorce papers. Later, Chi Yan became a sought-after divorce lawyer, with admirers lining up around her. He spent a fortune to cut the line and get to her, only to find her at a wedding, about to marry someone else. He grabbed her hand and refused to leave, no matter how 205Reads8.8Score226Shelves
43. 343 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 16.8kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spoiled rich heiress x an arrogant and abstinent Hong Kong tycoon

44. 344 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Love Him One More Time 离婚后，前夫哭着求我再爱他一次 Big Fish Can Fly大鱼会飞Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage + Cozy, Sweet Romance] “Let's get divorced.” “Okay!” During their three years of marriage, Xu Yiwan loves Mu Nianxing with painstaking care, asking only for the tiniest bit of love in return. Even that small wish is slowly crushed by one misunderstanding after another. Wounded all over, she takes their daughter and divorces him... For Mu Nianxing, she was a wife he married simply to avoid trouble. He never imagined that one day she would ask for a divorce. But after they spl 890Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    She loved Mu Nianxing deeply and only longed for a sliver of warmth from him. However, even this small wish was shattered by repeated misunderstandings. Exhausted and wounded, she ultimately ended the marriage with him, taking her daughter with her.

45. 345 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
46. 346 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
47. 347 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
48. 348 睁 Waking Up in the ’80s, I Shove My Coldhearted Scumbag Husband Away 睁眼八零，狠狠推开冷面渣夫 Sweet Weiwei甜薇薇Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Meng Ying schemed to win Bo Jingshen and married him as she wished. After the wedding, she was consumed by guilt and worked hard to improve herself, all so she could be worthy of him. Little did she know that their eight-year marriage was a joke. She never managed to reach his heart. Given a second life, Meng Ying has two great wishes! First, stay away from Bo Jingshen and cherish her life. Second, lead her whole family to prosperity and a comfortable life. But Bo Jingshen, 960Reads7.6Score102Shelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed, independent, and passionate, while the male lead experiences a tumultuous pursuit of her. The story revolves around the female lead forcing marriage by using her child as leverage. After marriage, her in-laws dislike her, and the male lead treats her indifferently. On their wedding anniversary, she suffers a car accident and is reborn in the 1980s. The female lead, no longer wanting to love the male lead, chooses to distance herself. However, the male lead realizes his own feelings and chooses to pursue her.

49. 349 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.3kReads8.5Score160Shelves

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    They married first, then fell in love, and started bickering and disliking each other.

50. 350 薄 Heartless 薄情 Runaway Rabbit在逃兔子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Qin Songyao married into the Bo family for three years, seeking neither wealth nor status, but that damn thing called true love. One day, they divorced, and she became the laughingstock of the whole city. At the civil affairs bureau, the couple faced each other for the last time. Bo Siyan was as cold as ever. “Take your divorce settlement and disappear. Don’t even think about getting back together.” Qin Songyao put on her sunglasses and smiled faintly, declaring on the spot, “We’ll never get bac 22.4kReads8.5Score2.3kShelves

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    It's both funny and heartwarming. At first, he thought she was just a tool sent by her grandfather to make money, so he was cold and indifferent to her. He had no feelings for her even after three years of marriage. It wasn't until she finally decided to get a divorce that he truly saw her.

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