Strong Male and Female Leads, A Power Couple, Modern Stories With Excellent Backgrounds 男强女强，强强联合，身世都很好的现代文

1. 51 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 65.7kReads9.1Score6.7kShelves

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   A story of a strong male and female lead, both from wealthy families, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is a slightly old-fashioned CEO, while the female lead is a cool and aloof lawyer. Both are talkative, and when misunderstandings arise, they always arrange a time to meet for a meal and have a good chat.

2. 52 财 A Tycoon Husband and a Top-Tier Star Son, the Wealthy Family's Stepmom Is Winning by Doing Nothing 财阀老公顶流崽，豪门后妈她躺赢 Yu Qiqi瑜七七Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Gorgeous, hot-tempered design genius X alluring, sharp-tongued business tycoon X rebellious, arrogant top-tier star of a stepson] Ji Fuyu was born with a heart condition, yet she loves extreme sports. When her condition flares up while she’s skydiving, a System calling itself 0251 approaches her. It says it can cure her heart condition, but in return she must save an uncle and his nephew: Wen Yue, head of the Wen family conglomerate, and his “son,” Wen Shiyuan. Ji Fuyu agrees. And s 2.9kReads8.7Score234Shelves

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   Highly recommended. The female lead suffers from a heart condition and encounters a system on her deathbed. The system promises to cure her, on the condition that it saves an uncle and nephew. The system's presence is subtle, focusing mainly on companionship. With the system's help, she stages a car accident involving the male lead and enters into a marriage of convenience. Unbeknownst to her, the male lead has secretly loved her for over a decade. Through their interactions, she gradually falls in love with him.

3. 53 我 I Was an Ace Assassin, Now I’m the Pathetic Girl at an Elite School 我，王牌杀手成了贵族学校小可怜 Honey Blue蜜蓝Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted She was the world's number-one ace assassin, elusive and able to kill without a trace. After an accident, she was reborn as an ordinary schoolgirl. Looked down on by teachers and classmates because of her terrible grades? Humiliated in front of the entire school when the campus heartthrob she'd secretly admired made her love letter public? Her father ruined and bankrupt, while a classmate borrowed money and refused to pay it back? Luo Ying sneered: “You're all dead. Not one of you is getting awa 12kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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   [Kiss][Kiss] Luo Ying, the world's top assassin, is unexpectedly reborn as an ordinary female student who suffers constant bullying. She's at the bottom of her class, scorned, her love letter publicly humiliated by her crush on the school heartthrob, her father murdered and bankrupted, and her classmates refusing to pay her debts… But no one knows what kind of ruthless soul lies hidden within this fragile body. Luo Ying sneers, vowing to repay those who bully her a hundredfold! She conquers the campus, battles in the business world, and navigates the competitive arena, meticulously planning her way back to the top, determined to make all those who looked down on her beg for mercy! The aloof and reserved Lu Heng silently protects her, witnessing the clash of these two powerful figures in a thrilling and sweet revenge drama!

4. 54 桀 The Rebellious Racer Can't Stop Wanting to Cuddle Her 桀骜赛车手，整日想跟她贴贴 ViVi1223Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Wild, untamed race car driver x dazzling ballerina] [Both devoted to each other + two powerful families + swoon-worthy romance] Xie Yanchi is the WRC season champion and the youngest champion in WRC history. His impressive record isn’t the only thing that amazes people. He also comes from a prestigious family and has a flawless face. With striking silver hair, he has a rebellious, devil-may-care streak that runs deep. The three most important things in his life: eating, sleeping, and racing. Bu 33.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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5. 55 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.4kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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   🌷🌷①The female lead is the heiress of a top-tier wealthy family in Shanghai. Her father's family were in business, and her mother's family were in politics. From birth, she was pampered and spoiled, possessing a beautiful figure with a bright and charming appearance, a slender waist, and long legs. Her haute couture clothes and jewelry were never the same, exquisite down to the last hair, making her a true "flower of wealth and nobility." The male lead is the heir of the prestigious Zhou family, a carefree and cunning young man, yet he dotes on this princess-like heiress like a little prince, spoiling her to the extreme.

6. 56 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 44.4kReads9.4Score6.5kShelves
7. 57 嫁 After Marrying My Arrogant Nemesis, He Kisses Me Every Day 嫁给傲娇死对头后，他日日诱吻我 Qian Huai千槐Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) [A sharp-tongued but soft-hearted young heir + a fiery, captivating beauty] (This story focuses on romance. If that’s not your thing, don’t read it.) "Childhood rivals + marriage before love + sweet romance with no cheating + two CEOs" Everyone in the capital knew Jiang Lian and Qi Hua as sworn rivals. Then, overnight, news broke that they had gotten married. As people wondered what was going on, the two spoke up. Qi Hua: “Stay out of my business. It’s a marriage of 927Reads9.1Score104Shelves
8. 58 明 Flirting Openly! Seducing in Secret! Sharing Sweet Moments on a Dating Show with a Top-Tier Star 明撩！暗诱！和顶流影帝恋综撒糖 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print editions of the novel and manga adaptation of Secret Crush Echoes are now available for purchase across all platforms. Li Jiu is hailed as a breathtaking beauty in Beijing’s elite circles, with sultry eyes, long legs, a slender waist, and a dazzling, unrestrained beauty. One drunken night, she accidentally flirts with Pei Shisi, a top-tier star and actor, then gets boycotted across the internet after a trending video shows her pinching his butt. What no one knows is that the two grew u 18.8kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
9. 59 别 Don’t Stand on Tiptoe! I’ll Bend Down 别踮脚！我低头 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Don’t Stand on Tiptoe, I’ll Bend Down is now available at major retailers] [Sickeningly sweet and lighthearted + devoted couple + healing romance + wild, doting love + campus life] Pampered, carefree heiress ✖️ wicked, arrogant bad-boy heir “Ow! Stop touching me…” Ji Shuyi glared through teary, pink-rimmed eyes at the “big bad wolf” looming over her. She sniffed reproachfully. “You’re always picking on me!” They say Jiang Cheng of Jing University’s Law School is arrogant 11.2kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
10. 60 酸 Sweet and Sour Gummies 酸甜软糖 Crab Frog蟹蟹蛙Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] They say the heir to the Jiang family, Jiang Yao, has always had a fiancée: Ming Yan, the eldest daughter of the Ming family, longtime friends of the Jiangs. But the two of them don’t seem to like each other much. At first: Jiang Yao: “She’s a spoiled young lady with a princess complex. Anyone who falls for her is asking for trouble.” Ming Yan: “He’s a spoiled young master who looks at everyone like they owe him money. I’d never fall for him.” Later Ming Yan leaves withou 4.1kReads9.0Score343Shelves
11. 61 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, it fits. 🤣🤣🤣 I'd like to recommend this new novel; it's really well-written!! 😗 The female lead is a cold and aloof law professor! 🤯 The male lead is a crazy and obsessive CEO! Both are strong! It has both a love story and a career storyline! The rational power struggle between the two is very interesting! I'm only recommending it because I'm worried the author's ratings might be too low and they might quit! Then I won't have anything to read, hahaha 🤣

12. 62 替 The Substitute Returns, and the Capital's Heir Is Heartbroken with Regret 替身归来，京圈太子爷悔断肠 A Thousand Joys千囍Modern Romance390k WordsCompleted Divine physician Shen Zhiyi watched her twin sister die in her arms, full of hatred. Her benevolent heart as a healer turned into a murderous heart from hell. Taking her sister's identity, she returned to the capital in a blaze of glory, ready to kill. At the welcome banquet, she appeared in a blood-red dress, risen from the dead and striking fear into everyone present. No one knew that the man she had heartlessly abandoned was the powerful ruler of a hidden clan. After regaining his memories, h 438Reads6.6Score104Shelves
13. 63 婚 A Rising Tide After Marriage 婚后潮涌 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance946k WordsCompleted Signed for publication | Older Man / Beijing Elite Circle / Marriage First, Love Later | Slow-Burn Romance + Sweet Pampering + Four-Year Age Gap | Rough, Unruly Man X Cool, Reserved Dancer The matchmaking profile handed to Shu Ying had just three lines about Jin Bohan: “Rich. Handsome. Can’t say more.” As the man himself sat across from her cutting his steak, he looked up and added a fourth: “One last thing: you’re welcome to inspect the goods.” Shu Ying’s fingers trembled. No one had told h 347.1kReads9.2Score62.7kShelves
14. 64 王 After the Prince Was Poisoned, He Clung to Me, a Forensic Doctor 王爷中毒后，赖上我这小法医 He Sheng鹤笙Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Published novel + forensic pathologist + revenge + two strong, devoted leads + satisfying revenge + powerful characters + redemption] She is Qu Zhen, the top female forensic pathologist at the National Security Bureau in the 21st century. Her jade-like hands have dissected the dead and saved the living. With a simple flip of her hand, she can turn the clouds and bring on the rain. But after a mission goes wrong, her soul transmigrates to another world. When she opens her eyes again, she is the 6.8kReads9.1Score960Shelves
15. 65 他 He’s So Hard to Placate 他太难哄了 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted After her older sister mysteriously disappears, Luo Mei refuses to marry her future brother-in-law and instead impulsively marries Wen Zhou, the CEO of Wen Group. Before the wedding, they reach an understanding. A marriage of convenience, mutually beneficial. Business only, no feelings. After the wedding, they live like a couple who barely know each other. On the first day after getting their marriage certificate, Luo Mei gets food poisoning from green beans and crouches outside a hospital 18.4kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves
16. 66 毒 The Poisonous Beauty Hides Her Secret Identity in the Seventies 毒女娇娇在七零捂马甲 Xiao Jinli Man小锦梨漫Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + 1970s + powerful leads + mastery of medicine and poison + sweet military romance + food + feel-good cultivation fantasy + playing dumb while hiding her strength] She is Dr. Chen, known throughout the county as the “Needle Saint.” She grows spiritual vegetables, brews jade liquor, and has such miraculous acupuncture skills that she can communicate with ghosts and reverse death! Once a heaven-blessed beauty with unmatched medical and poison skills, she transmigrates into Chen Q 919Reads7.4Score106Shelves

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    A must-read new book! It's rare to see such a powerful female protagonist in a period novel! She is Dr. Chen, known as the "Needle Goddess" in the county. She cultivates spiritual vegetables, brews jade-like wine, and possesses unparalleled acupuncture skills, even communicating with spirits and reversing life and death! Originally a peerless healer and a prodigy, she transmigrated into the body of Chen Qiqing, a sent-down youth in the 1970s—her martial arts skills explode! She helps the whole village earn money, obtaining a spatial dimension with "Cultivation Record" and "Talisman Drawing Techniques," thus reaching the pinnacle of her life! She "transforms" her good-for-nothing brother into a capable and morally upright worker, sending him directly to a factory to tighten screws. When her younger sister goes to university, Chen Qiqing looks at the mountain of property deeds in her spatial dimension and silently takes out the property deed for a courtyard house in Beijing…

17. 67 在 Defying the Odds in a Family That Favors Sons 在重男轻女的家中逆风翻盘 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted The third daughter of the Lin family, she was born into a household that favored sons to an extreme. To escape a life spent running a street stall and working for her younger brother, she partnered with Xie Yi’ang, CEO of Ming Tian Group, while also joining forces with musical prodigy Liang Muchen to grow a tech company. Step by step, she built a career of her own and ultimately became the head of the Lin Group. For the sake of business and mutual benefit, she agreed to a two-year marriage of co 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both female leads in this story are very strong and very, very beautiful.

18. 68 重 Reborn in 1970s: A Military Doctor Meets a Special Forces Soldier 重生七零当军医遇上特种兵 Meow-Meow Claws阿喵亮爪爪Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Military romance + medicine + strengthening the nation + passionate action + flirtation Song Wei, a military doctor who served on peacekeeping missions, has been reborn. Her goal: to find the boy she once passed by. Who would have thought that the prettiest yet most timid girl in the military compound would fall for that arrogant, overbearing demon of a young man? In Lu Jiu’s eyes, Song Wei is like a sand cat: timid, quick, and easily frightened, though she occasionally flashes her claws. Sh 19.7kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
19. 69 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 10.9kReads7.1Score326Shelves

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A story where the male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement keeps the news trending for three days! The opening chapter is heartbreaking for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces the divorce, and then disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken! A agonizingly dramatic pursuit of his wife!!

20. 70 宫 Mr. Gong, Stop Kneeling! Your Sweetheart Is Reborn and Spoiling You! 宫总别跪！你的乖乖重生宠夫啦！ Remembering Each Other两相忆Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later + mutually devoted 1v1 + heroine adored by all + reborn and healed + strong heroine + both pursue each other + a partner who guides the other + evenly matched + two strong leads + HE] [Humble, obsessive heir to the capital’s most powerful family VS scheming, powerful young lady] “Sweetheart, you’re the reason I’m alive.” Protecting Murong Qingcheng is Gong Chen’s faith, and a promise he has kept through two lifetimes. But his sweetheart doesn’t love him. She hates him 4.8kReads8.7Score289Shelves

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    That has to be this one! Strong male and strong female leads, a powerful alliance, the male and female leads are both sons of prominent figures in Beijing's elite circles, and the female lead is a young lady from the same circle.

21. 71 全 A Cast of Villains: I Ruined You for No Reason 全员恶人：废了你，没有理由 Qianqian's Dimension芊芊的一次元Modern Romance518k WordsOngoing [Bold and untamed, sweet or salty, a poppy flower / little white rabbit vs. possessive, obsessively devoted, a living devil / big bad wolf] Xu Qingjiu: “The person I want stays by my side, even if I have to cripple him! I won't let you go, even if you fall into darkness, ” At five, Xu Qingjiu lost her parents and was injected with a virus. Her brother avoided her like the plague, and only her sister and Beichen Yeyuan gave her warmth... At fifteen, Xu Qingjiu suffered betrayal and exploitation b 292Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Double Strong [Learned it][Flying kiss]

22. 72 哥 My Brother's Friend Doesn't Know It Was Me That Night 哥哥的朋友不知道那晚是她 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Wen Luo was gentle and well-behaved from a young age. Her only act of rebellion was accidentally getting involved with her brother’s friend, and, feeling guilty, she secretly fled abroad. Xiao Yansheng has a face that looks abstinent, yet his eyes are utterly captivating. No one knows that two years ago, a strange woman made him break his vow of chastity. Two years later, they meet again. Only this time, she is even more careful. In public, she is a flawless, gentle assistant. In private, th 3.8kReads8.2Score252Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong and have noble backgrounds.

23. 73 诱 Tempted Into His Arms: The Second Master Spoils His Wife Without Limits 诱爱入怀，二爷宠妻无度 Gu Jianjian辜简简Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Age gap] [Forbidden romance] [Devoted husband] [Both pure, 1v1] [Adorable twins] The night they first met. The Second Master, who had been abstinent for thirty-two years, broke his vow for her. Once he had a taste, he couldn’t get enough. Xia Yanxue thought she had gotten involved with the King of Hell, but he spoiled her so much she could do whatever she pleased. He punished scoundrels for her, soothed her every night, drew her into his arms, and doted on her without restraint. One day, rumors 1kReads8.3Score—Shelves
24. 74 疯 The Mad Demon Lord Jimo Huayan: Even the System Can't Handle Her 疯批魔主即墨花焰：系统都遭不住 Li Yiwan李意晚Modern Romance304k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-modern transmigration in a fantasy era + unlimited reverse transmigration + everyone’s favorite + satisfying read + strong female lead + cultivation + System + wild imagination] Multiple male leads. The unhinged heroine doesn’t understand love, but the male leads are head over heels for her. The Demon Eye Chain System cries, “I can’t take this anymore! Somebody please rein in this lunatic!!!” A beautiful madwoman turns the Three Realms upside down, then comes to Earth and unleashes c 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a demon lord from the demon realm who transmigrates to the modern world. There are multiple male leads, all very strong. Give it a try! 🤓

25. 75 奢 Lavish Indulgence 奢宠 Little Tower Laughs at the East Wind小楼笑东风Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Strong Male and Female Leads + Well-Matched + Reborn Romance] Reborn overnight, she became the only daughter of one of the capital’s most powerful families! Her father held a high-ranking position, her mother controlled a financial empire, and her grandfather was a living legend of the capital. As the apple of everyone’s eye, Leng Yunqi looked calmly at the ex-boyfriend who had betrayed her in her previous life. Hah! Even if you’re a “god” in the business world, I’ll still crush you underfoot u 10.5kReads9.3Score962Shelves

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    Highly recommend this modern romance novel featuring two strong protagonists from a wealthy and powerful family! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

26. 76 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 140kReads9.5Score16.1kShelves
27. 77 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 31.8kReads9.3Score3kShelves
28. 78 乖 Be Good, I'll Give You a Collar 乖，给你项圈 Nian Wuyou念无妖Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Super-satisfying Older Sister and Puppy Romance | Unhinged, Beautiful, Tragic Man × Scheming, Dominant Older Sister and Trainer | Battle of Equals | Political Marriage | Marriage Before Love | Both Pure | Happy Ending] On her wedding day, Ruan Zhi walked into the mansion where the little madman was kept, still wearing her wedding dress. The whole city knew the Ruan family had used her as a pawn, marrying her off to Jiang Jin, the Jiang family’s illegitimate son, who had been mad for three years 2.9kReads8.9Score248Shelves

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    A story of a wealthy CEO, a cunning and ruthless older woman, a power-driven marriage, and a female alpha and male omega. The female lead is strong and intelligent, never truly suffers setbacks or feels humiliated. The plot is logically ingenious, not mindless, and the writing is not amateurish.

29. 79 诱 Tempt Him, Make Him Fall! 诱他，成劫！ Sa Mo Yin萨墨音Modern Romance836k WordsCompleted She used herself as bait, and he took it willingly! The heroine carries a blood feud after her entire clan was slaughtered. Clever and strong, she's still a complete novice when it comes to love. After enduring countless hardships, she earns two doctorates from Harvard. Manipulated by conspirators, she returns to China as the president of an investment firm to steal military intelligence. The hero is cold, ruthless, and seemingly celibate. On the surface, he's the president of a technology compa 314Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Two young masters from the clouds, and a valiant and vengeful young girl!

30. 80 走 Wrong Room! Five Years Later, She Returns with a Child to Seduce Young Master Bo 走错房！五年后她带崽回来撩薄少 Mo Xiaoyang墨小羊Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Secret identity + devoted couple + genius adorable babies + satisfying read + sweet romance + powerful partners] Luo Yan, the treasured daughter of the Luo family, gave birth before marriage and became a laughingstock among the wealthy elite. Then she turned around and became a world-renowned miracle doctor. “Dr. Luo saved my life. I’m willing to devote myself to you!” Bo Siji, the powerful man who rules the capital, made his bold confession. The little tyrant: “Mommy, you can only choose one o 2.7kReads9.3Score491Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are very strong; it's a satisfying read with cute kids.

31. 81 先 Sir, Your Wife Is So Mysterious 先生你的夫人好神秘 Lü Zhizhi吕知知Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + secret identities + strong heroine and hero + face-slapping wish fulfillment] Before they officially meet: “Find that woman and tear her to pieces!” “Don't let her give birth to my child under any circumstances. Find her, and leave neither her nor the baby alive!” After they officially meet: “My wife is just a poor thing abandoned by her heartless parents. Don't you dare bully her.” “My wife may be beautiful, but she doesn't know anything else. No one is allowed to laugh at her! 6.1kReads9.3Score1kShelves
32. 82 热 A Hot Kiss from a Wild Rose: Lord Li Is Smitten 热吻野玫瑰，厉总他沦陷了 Nine Sweets九甜Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Aloof, domineering CEO vs. gorgeous, spoiled heiress; showbiz; a powerful couple; devoted romance; sweet pampering] New to showbiz, Wen Ting has more excellent opportunities than she can handle, and her breathtaking beauty has won her countless fans. In no time, she becomes a hugely popular young actress. Of course, her outrageous, arrogant behavior also leaves her mired in scandals. [Exclusive scoop: Wen Ting had lunch with the Gu family's eldest young master yesterday, then went to the second 18.2kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Wen Ting is new to the entertainment industry, with good resources but also a lot of scandals. She's been exposed for having an ambiguous relationship with the young master of the Gu family. Later, the Gu Group declares she's the eldest daughter of the Gu family. Li Jin says his criteria for a partner is obedient, gentle, and sensible, disliking spoiled and pretentious women. Yet, to coax Wen Ting into participating in a dating reality show, he even kisses her on the show. A sweet romance novel set in the entertainment industry, featuring a cold, domineering CEO and a beautiful, pretentious young lady—both are virgins, and the plot is exciting.

33. 83 褚 Secretary Xiao, the Apple of President Chu’s Eye 褚总的心尖萧秘书 The Little Monkey Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的小猴子Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Cold, domineering CEO × Beautiful, vivacious secretary / Both virgins] Domineering CEO Marriage First, Love Later Chu Teng fell in love with Xiao Ran at first sight. The second time they met, Xiao Ran’s own grandmother drugged her, trying to force her into sleeping with and marrying a fat, balding widower so she could help her second uncle secure an 80-million-yuan project. Xiao Ran fought desperately and stumbled into Chu Teng’s room by accident. When desire threatened to overwhelm them, he sa 155Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

34. 84 顶 A Hopeless Romantic: He Spends His Trillion-Dollar Fortune Building an Empire for His Wife 顶级恋爱脑，千亿身家全给老婆造 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Families + Revenge + Abusive Scumbags Get Their Comeuppance + Rekindled Love + Sweet Romance + The Male Lead Rises to the Top] [Devoted, Dog-Like CEO Boyfriend of Many Years x Bold, Decisive Director] Wen Ruan had been dating for three years before she learned she was only a substitute. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you grow old alone.” After being fired, Wen Ruan joined the company of her sworn rival, He Zheng, and went head-to-head with her former employer. 12.3kReads8.8Score623Shelves

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    After Wen Ruan realized she had been deceived by Jiang Qingyan, she decisively broke up with him. Only then did Jiang Qingyan realize how good Wen Ruan was and began frantically trying to get back together. However, Wen Ruan and He Zheng were working side-by-side at work, and their relationship was growing stronger. Jiang Qingyan could only watch helplessly, even being mocked by He Zheng. That sense of powerlessness was portrayed so realistically; the author is so skilled! Go for it!

35. 85 皇 The Empress Stepmom's Fury Throws the Whole Family Into a Panic 皇后后妈一怒全家都慌了 Yaoyao, Wandering the World浪迹天涯的夭夭Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is now streaming! Come check it out! Ancient-to-modern transmigration + transmigrate into a book + married first, love later + sweet romance + devoted couple + raising kids When Empress Shen Nanke opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside a storybook, as the stepmother of two children. Her stepson is the villain who turns evil in a CEO romance, and her stepdaughter is a doomed backup love interest. There's also some thing called a System that insists she bin 3.2kReads9.1Score394Shelves
36. 86 变 After Turning into an Animal, I Was Forced to Live Off Someone Else 变成动物后，被迫吃软饭了 Li Yuzhi李愚之Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female CEO heroine + male lead as a doting wife + weak man, strong woman] Xiao Hua transmigrated into a starving male tiger, nearly dead from hunger. Just as he was about to die, a majestic tigress appeared with a deer in her jaws and dropped it in front of him. She was even willing to bear offspring with him and continue his frail bloodline. He just... Xiao Hua: Tears of gratitude welling up. Xiao Hua transmigrated into a feeble penguin. While the other penguins went out looking for food, h 1.8kReads9.0Score190Shelves

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    Healing and sweet

37. 87 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 7.8kReads8.9Score712Shelves

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    An interesting soul, a very charming character.

38. 88 假 A Fake Romance That Sets the Heart Ablaze: Mr. Shen Wants a Promotion to Boyfriend Every Day 假戏燎心：沈总天天想转正 Xia Qingyang夏青阳Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Pretend Romance Turns Real + Flirty Push and Pull + Love Grows Over Time + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] [Clear-Headed, Resilient Doctor vs. Rebellious Rich Playboy] Her brother has mysteriously disappeared, and the family business is on the brink of collapse. Xie Ningxi becomes the nominal girlfriend of Shen Yi, the most pleasure-seeking of the Shen family's three young masters. During their first staged "street photo shoot," he carefully smooths the stray hairs on her forehead. At their sec 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful alliance, sweet romance, and thrilling business battles. Both the male and female leads come from wealthy and influential families.

39. 89 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 3.3kReads8.5Score167Shelves

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    Strong male and strong female leads, a powerful alliance, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the male lead is a jealous daddy.

40. 90 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2kReads—Score313Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong individuals, a battle of wits, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for a divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

41. 91 师 Grandmaster, She’s Maxed Out! 师祖，她是满级大佬！ I'm the Big Boss我是大爷Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + everyone's favorite + big shots] Jing Xi in the eyes of the big shots: Such a well-behaved girl! Jing Xi in the eyes of her grand-disciple: My grandmaster can be summed up in one word: unhinged! Jing Xi in the eyes of her subordinates: Heh. Jing Xi in the eyes of Di Wuye: A baby who can't lift a hand or carry a load. I can only spoil her. Jing Xi: So none of their opinions matter at all. I'll do whatever I want! 432Reads7.2Score—Shelves
42. 92 末 After the Apocalypse’s Machine Calamity, I Took a Laboratory Building to Ancient Times 末世机祸后，我带着实验楼到古代 A Grain of Sand in the Dust尘埃的一粒沙Ancient Romance334k WordsOngoing Song Shijia, who lived in the year 4024, never imagined that she would be attacked by a mutant clone on her way to work overtime. A vehicular accident followed, destroying the vehicle and killing her, and she transmigrated to the ancient world three thousand years in the past. After seeing the miserable lives of women who were treated as unimportant, Song Shijia decided to make a fortune and save them from their plight. She knew all too well that if women wanted respect, they first had to stand —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently discovered a super good book: The female lead travels from the future (4024) to ancient times, possessing the cheat code of having an experimental building. She specializes in saving women in distress, starting her own business, and building her career. The male lead travels from 2024, and the two strong characters team up. The more you read, the more enjoyable it gets! Anyone else like this kind of book and want to read it together?

43. 93 折 A Hairpin Forged From Broken Bones 折骨为簪 Loves Beef, Doesn't Eat Fish爱吃牛肉不吃鱼Modern Romance628k WordsOngoing The Gu family of Jiangcheng is a century-old, prestigious clan, but its inner workings have long since rotted away. Fifteen years ago, Gu Qi and Yan Fu accidentally fell from a cliff, leaving behind nine-year-old twins, Gu Yan and Gu Yan, who were raised by Gu Ci and Gu Mian. Ten years ago, all four were cruelly imprisoned for seven days and mentally broken by silent torture. Five years ago, the final performance of “Bone-Breaking Hairpin” ended in tragedy. Gu Ci, Gu Mian, and Gu Yan were caught 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Read it now if you're looking for something to read! | "Broken Bones for Hairpins" is a high-octane story about a strong female protagonist who, after five years of hibernation, rises from the ashes using bones as hairpins. Gu Ci, Gu Mian, and Gu Yan use three hairpins to protect their clan; Gu Zhen's snowflake lotus hairpin dispels darkness; and Gu Yan hides jade to safeguard his family. The four hairpins and one jade are intertwined by fate. Not hoping for a savior, everyone is ruthless, seizing power, taking control of their families, and tearing apart their enemies. It's packed with exciting moments and high-energy throughout. Six powerful families offer their deepest protection, and a cute little girl provides redemption. The power struggles are thrilling, the family bonds are touching, and the romance is captivating. A story of rebirth from dire circumstances and a powerful ensemble of female characters—a must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

44. 94 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11kReads8.4Score993Shelves

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    Two strong contenders! It's so good!!! You definitely have to watch it.

45. 95 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Book, I’m Cherished by a Powerful Beijing Tycoon 穿书后，被京圈大佬娇宠 Years Without End年华未央Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof transmigrated-into-a-book villainess × devoted big shot from the capital’s elite circle] [Both leads are each other’s first and only] Shen Mingzhu never expected to transmigrate into a novel she had read and become its vicious villainess. She absolutely refuses to be a villainess. Her greatest wish in life is to enjoy herself, and anyone who tries to disturb her peace of mind gets a slap and a “Get lost!” To make sure she can keep enjoying this life, Shen Mingzhu knows she needs 6.3kReads9.0Score546Shelves

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    1. There are no clichéd plots; each character has their own storyline. My favorite part is that the female lead returns to her original world and to her parents. She persevered for so long after transmigrating into the book, saving people destined to die, breaking the original plot, and returning to her original world. The male lead also eventually arrives in her world. The only downside is the rushed ending. 2. A very good book, written in a light and humorous style, making for a pleasant read. The male lead is deep and aloof, while the female lead is cheerful and lively. She falls in love with him at first sight and declares she will pursue him, unaware that he also has feelings for her. However, due to his personality, he doesn't express it as directly. Through their interactions, their mutual attraction naturally leads to them getting together. 3. Reborn as the only daughter of a top-tier wealthy family in the capital, the female lead embarks on a path of revenge. The male and female leads are evenly matched, and their romance develops gradually. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, with a strong atmosphere of pampering and romance. Worth reading.

46. 96 乖 Be Good, or I’ll Kiss You If You Keep Acting Up 乖，再闹就亲你 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Both leads have no past relationships + sweet romance + extra sweet + no angst] Zhou Wuling has a fun-loving personality and can be both cool and sweet, but unfortunately, she’s a total sucker for good looks. On her first day back in the country, she fell for a handsome man at first sight. You only live once, so you might as well treat yourself right. Miss Zhou declared that she would make this aloof, high-and-mighty man submit to her. Ji Yunshen, a business tycoon in Nanjiang: rich, handsome, 1.7kReads9.2Score182Shelves
47. 97 按 By the Book: Two Ambitious CEOs Focused on Their Careers 按部就班【双霸总事业批向】 Stars Have Fallen星有坠落Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance | One-on-one | Love at first sight | Powerful leads | Anti-corruption] [Wily, love-struck tech mogul CEO × Tsundere, career-focused CEO from an established business dynasty] [Misunderstandings and heartbreak? Spare us! Everyone speaks their mind, conflicts never last overnight, and romance moves fast!] Back from abroad to discover her family has arranged a marriage for her, Miss Yi grabs a top-tier star to use as a shield! Top-tier star Xiao Zhe is ecstatic: “Here's my chance to 121Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female lead and male lead are evenly matched, with the female lead coming from a slightly better family than the male lead. The female lead's family is old money, while the male lead is a rising star in the tech industry. Originally, the female lead ran away to date a top celebrity to avoid an arranged marriage with the male lead, but she still ended up being won over by him, haha! 😁 The male lead is incredibly devoted, and there are no misunderstandings between them, only pure love.

48. 98 寡 Tian Cuihua, the Widow 寡妇田翠花 Tough Guy in Green Underwear猛男绿裤衩Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Rural romance, younger man/older woman, intense push and pull, everyday family life, sweet romance] Tian Cuihua had been married into Wangjia Village for less than five years when her husband died! Still young, she was left a widow with a four-year-old child. Wang Jun, the young man next door, was just over twenty, six years younger than Tian Cuihua. Seeing that her husband had died and her in-laws treated her poorly, he naturally did what he could to help her as a neighbor. Whether she was hau 1.8kReads6.5Score—Shelves
49. 99 大 The Grand Mansion: The Rebellious Concubine Turns the Tables 大宅门：刁蛮小妾反了天 Tough Guy in Green Underwear猛男绿裤衩Female-Channel Fanfiction674k WordsCompleted Yang Hongyan, born into a humble family, is unexpectedly chosen by the wealthy Bai family to marry their foolish eldest son and bring him good fortune. But not long after she joins the household, the young master dies in an accident! The Bai family is a sprawling mansion with a vast fortune, many heirs, and a harem of concubines. Because Yang Hongyan is beautiful and voluptuous, the concubines resent her and each plots against her. She finds herself living in constant fear, with wolves at her he 604Reads8.3Score100Shelves
50. 100 满 A Battle-Hardened Veteran Reborn as a Ruined Heiress: Crushing Scum and Turning the Tide 满级抗战大佬魂穿废千金虐渣破局 Chili Pepper Fried with Garlic辣椒炒蒜Modern Romance326k WordsOngoing PS: First transmigration of the soul, then physical transmigration #Strong Female Lead #Military Academy Defends the Nation #Face-Slapping Power Fantasy #Two Powerful Anti-Drug Agents #Good-for-Nothing's Comeback #Obsessive Older Brother# A battle-hardened veteran who returned from a mountain of corpses and sea of blood is reborn in the body of a useless rich heiress everyone loves to mock! "Shamelessly crushing on her stepbrother from a blended family!" "Fooled by a scumbag and got herself kill 3.2kReads—Score464Shelves

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    The female lead is a veteran of the War of Resistance against Japan! She has to be strong! The male lead is a narcotics police officer, his life hanging by a thread—it's super exciting!!

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