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. 151 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance788k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.5kReads—Score130Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book! The female lead is from a high-ranking family, and the male lead is a wealthy CEO. They are engaged, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. The female lead loses some of her memories of the male lead due to certain reasons. The male lead works abroad for seven years to support her, and the first thing he does upon returning is to reunite with her. He only loves the female lead and is completely devoted to her. Although the female lead lacks love due to her family background, she is very strong, a graduate of a prestigious university, highly professional, and becomes a diplomat midway through the story. She is a proud and gentle woman; anyone would fall in love with her! A strong, pure love story, super addictive!

2. 152 青 Childhood Sweethearts Turned Foes: The Mad Heiress of Harbor City 青梅竹马反目港城疯批千金大小姐 Full Moon Su满月苏Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Setting: Hong Kong during the detective era, the 1960s Career-driven heroine + several men with unrequited feelings for her. Everyone is chaste. [Everyone’s Favorite + Childhood Friends + The Ex’s Road to Redemption + Wealthy Families + Cherished by All + Gangsters + Tension and Flirting + Ensemble Cast in Hong Kong + Unhinged Men in Anguish + Love Rival Showdowns + Strong Heroine + Period Story] Everyone says Hong Kong is a glittering paradise of indulgence, where gold lies everywhere. But in t 1.3kReads—Score132Shelves
3. 153 落 The Down-and-Out Ex-Girlfriend Becomes the CEO’s Most Cherished One 落魄前女友，成了总裁的心尖宠 Make a Home in the Mountains借山而居Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [My name is Zhang Chengxi. I’m a... left-over... single woman, and I reunited with my ex-boyfriend at the ripe old age of thirty-five...] At thirty-five, am I supposed to accept my fate and marry a divorced man with a child? Absolutely not! Back home, everyone thinks my college degree was useless, I couldn’t hold on to my job, and I can’t find a husband. My only value, as they see it, is to bring in a bride price and help support my younger brother. But I refuse to accept that. I fled back 547Reads—Score102Shelves

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   The rivalry between this couple spilled over from the office into their hearts. She was the company's renowned "Iron Lady," never submitting a proposal without at least three drafts; he was the investor's "cold-blooded judge," finding over a dozen flaws in every plan. Their first clash: she retorted to his comments point by point in the meeting room, her words as rapid as a machine gun; he remained unfazed, but afterwards took her proposal, saying, "I'll revise it again." The next day, she received a printed revised version, every change so precise it left her speechless. They continued their competition, working together, inspiring each other on the project, refining their plans, and deepening their understanding. Until the celebration banquet, when she passed out from drinking too much, he picked her up and whispered, "You know, when you dumped me back then, I thought, one day I'll make you willingly stand beside me." It turned out their relationship was never about conquering and being conquered, but rather two top experts exchanging blows, each move deadly, yet each one a testament to their admiration. This intense, head-to-head competition was exhilarating! You'll definitely regret it if you don't watch it, hurry up and check it out!

4. 154 重 Reborn! I Make My Nemesis Steal the Wedding! 重生！我让死对头来抢婚！ A Ying Ru ShiA应如是Modern Romance373k WordsOngoing Dear readers, I’ve revised a few things. When you get to the wedding, I recommend skipping straight to Chapter 21. Both the male and female leads have their own organizations. It’s a satisfying power fantasy with two equally strong leads. In her previous life, she was poisoned by her husband on their wedding night, tortured, and left to die in a sea of flames. Her sworn enemy avenged her and died for love of her. Reborn, she’s determined to make everyone who bullied her pay, and to love that man 50Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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   [Admiring][Admiring][Admiring][Admiring]

5. 155 顾 Dr. Gu Is Rebellious, and Master Qin Keeps Spoiling and Teasing Her 顾医生很叛逆秦爷又宠又撩 Xiaoxin's Journal小新记事Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Adored and pampered + cherished wife + secret identity + strong female lead + military life Gu Yichu is a military surgeon. In public, she's a sweet, obedient little bunny; in private, she's a rebellious little princess. Qin Xiurui is a special operations captain. In public, he's the aloof, icy Lord Qin; in private, he's a ruthless king of the underworld. When Gu Yichu, who only pretends to be docile, runs into the ice-cold Qin Xiurui, scalpels meet guns, and her sweet exterior smashes through h 1.3kReads6.7Score124Shelves

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   Military, domineering CEO, two strong characters, multiple identities, two virgins

6. 156 墨 Master Mo, Your Little Vixen's Secret Identity Has Been Exposed 墨爷，你家小妖精的马甲掉了 Silent Sea无声海域Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted “Awake?” Just two words, but to Chu Ruoyu, they sounded more terrifying than a death sentence. Oh no! He's awake! In a split second, she gathered all her strength and struck the back of Mo Lingye's neck with a precise chop, the desperate blow of someone with nothing left to lose! Just before he plunged into darkness, a thought as cold as ice and steeped in murderous intent branded itself into the depths of his confused mind: You little temptress... you're dead. For ten whole days, he called in e 451Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Military service, two strong individuals, pseudonym

7. 157 死 My Arrogant, Flirtatious Nemesis Has Young Master Jing Hooked 死对头纨绔又轻浮，景少撩上瘾 Silent Sea无声海域Modern Romance119k WordsCompleted [Wealthy CEO romance + the second male lead takes center stage + the powerful one bows his head + sworn enemies + spoiled heiress] Jiang Wan is Hao Kong’s number-one spoiled heiress. Her life motto is “fun comes first,” and she especially enjoys making life difficult for Jing Heng. Jing Heng is the top young master of a prestigious family. His life philosophy seems to be “live for the moment,” but his lifelong dream is actually to marry Jiang Wan. Everyone in Hao Kong knows Jiang Wan and Jing He 2Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 凤 The Phoenix Sings Across the Nine Provinces: Mr. Mo's Empress Has Returned 凤鸣九州，墨总的皇后回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Do you believe in past lives and present lives? This book will tell you that everything is destined in ways beyond our understanding. It tells a love story that spans a thousand years and crosses time and space. The heroine, Guan Yuxi, is incredibly skilled in combat, a miracle doctor, an artist... In her previous life, she was the empress of the Dayong Kingdom and a great general. The hero, Mo Qingzhou, is the president of the Mo Group and was the emperor of the Dayong Kingdom in his previous l 158Reads—Score116Shelves

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   Lin Weiyue's new book is fresh off the press: Do you believe in reincarnation? This book tells you that everything is preordained. The novel tells a love story that transcends a thousand years and time. The female lead, Guan Yuxi, is incredibly powerful, a divine doctor, a painter… and has many identities; the male lead, Mo Qingzhou, is the president of the Mo Group. In their past lives, they were the emperor and empress of the Great Yong Kingdom. From their first meeting to falling in love, they endured many hardships and finally recognized each other in this era. They used the wisdom of their past lives to face the challenges of this life; they used their love in this life to make up for the regrets of their past lives. In the end, good and evil are rewarded, and the bad guys are punished. So sweet! Highly recommended!

9. 159 京 Capital Big Shot: Don’t Run, Famous Shanghai Beauty 京圈大佬：沪上名瓷你别跑 Man Xia'er满夏儿Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Shen Jingci thought she was the happiest woman in the world. She had open-minded, democratic parents who adored her, a childhood friend who cherished and protected her, beauty and talent everyone envied, and, most importantly, the first man she had ever fallen for had become hers. He loved and spoiled her, and would have plucked the stars from the sky just to make her happy. Until one day, she accidentally discovered that she had been cheated on and had also become the other woman, the biggest l 3.7kReads9.2Score—Shelves

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   A story about a wealthy family in Beijing, incredibly sweet, and with a fast-paced, engaging plot.

10. 160 裴 Director Pei, Your Canary Is Worth Billions 裴厅，你的金丝雀身价百亿 Wealthy Immortal富贵仙人Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation + status gap + possessive pursuit + mutual devotion + mature man and woman + Beijing elite power circles] A trillion-yuan company chairwoman versus a playboy from a family of high-ranking officials, with a very official air about him At their first meeting, Pei Yue thinks Shi Can is simply a beautiful woman beneath the moon. He says flippantly, “Be with me, and I’ll give you twice what he does.” At first sight, Shi Can thinks Pei Yue is merely a spoiled playb 644Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very strong from the start, and the male lead is no weakling either; they are both powerful.

11. 161 披 Unstoppable 披靡 Ning Yue Shiqing宁悦诗晴Modern Romance579k WordsOngoing After losing the person she loved and nearly being framed and sent to prison, she endured the darkest period of her life. Cold, rational, and willing to break the rules, she became the right-hand woman of the city's wealthy elite. She tears apart scheming women, crushes scumbag men, and sees her career soar. She is no longer the naive, sweet girl she was six years ago, but a powerful woman who has everything under control. A devoted CEO and a cunning, loyal companion stand by her all the way. Sh 11Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The process of the female protagonist gradually becoming stronger captivated the readers.

12. 162 造 The Dreamweaver Is on Another Killing Spree 造梦师她又杀疯了 Jiang Li将李Ancient Romance212k WordsCompleted Chi Songyi can enter people’s dreams. As a secret, unofficial member of the county magistrate’s staff, she has helped the imperial court solve many cold cases with this ability. It wasn’t until the old case involving her parents was reopened that she learned her true surname and where she came from. She also learned that a blade in the capital had once been stained with the blood of her entire family. Her only ally is Pei Yuan, the fearsome magistrate of the Court of Judicial Review. She digs fo 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Her only son died, and the father wailed, clutching the coffin. She stood at the door, glanced at him, uttered "It's Ru Song," and turned to leave, as calmly as if recognizing a stranger. Investigators and readers alike immediately suspected something was amiss with this woman. And indeed, something was amiss—the protagonist, with her keen eyes, noticed a strand of thick, black hair peeking out from her sleeve. Her own hair was sparse and gray, but that strand was jet black, adorned with a red bead used in opera. When the truth was revealed, my feelings were incredibly complex. Her son had declared he would die if he couldn't accept that girl, and she believed him, panicked, and sought out a "wise man" to try and keep her son alive through a switch. During the confrontation at the Buddhist temple, she was still telling herself: "I didn't harm anyone, I just want my son to live." The author didn't portray the villain as a stereotypical evil, but rather as a twisted form of maternal love, every step driven by love, yet every step potentially harmful.

13. 163 爷 Master! Admit Defeat, Madam Has Many Aliases 爷！认输吧，夫人黑白两道皆马甲 Wake Up Three Times一觉三醒Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [A sharp-tongued heroine with countless secret identities × a devoted, husband-material hero] [Print edition signed] Wen Li’s birth supposedly killed her mother. Her father considered her ill-omened and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother in the countryside. The young heiress became a country girl, while the blessed daughter her father adopted went from orphan to celebrated socialite in the capital. Seventeen years later, Wen Li is brought back to her wealthy family. Everyone waits to 17.8kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    Fans of stories featuring strong, independent protagonists shouldn't miss this! There's a female lead who feigns weakness to outsmart others, a heroine who achieves a dramatic comeback (a short drama of the same name is already available), and a story of equals in a wealthy family's rebirth. All are highly rated (9.4), So read them now! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

14. 164 早 Love Was Written in the Signs 早有征兆的爱啊 Tong Youqi佟又琪Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The heroine accidentally becomes a temporary CIA agent at fourteen. The hero, a former special forces soldier, establishes a private military force with a base in Africa. He becomes the vanguard of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, protecting domestic companies as they expand overseas. The story revolves around the friendships, romance, family bonds, and patriotism of the main cast. This is not a conventional domineering CEO romance, and it has none of the usual tropes involving a scheming 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel features strong characters, both male and female. The male lead is from a wealthy family with a history of three hundred years, while the female lead is the offspring of a Pleiades alien and an Earthling.

15. 165 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Past Life, So This Time I'll Marry a Powerful Man from Beijing's Elite Circle 上一世苦够了，这一世嫁京圈大佬 Don't Dream of Rain别梦雨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted An Nuan was reborn, and so was her husband. In her previous life, to help him get ahead as quickly as possible, An Nuan deliberately hid how well she had done on the college entrance exams and gave him her early admission spot at a world-renowned university. But on the day he finally achieved success, he killed her in the bridal suite she had lovingly prepared. In this new life, An Nuan swore she wouldn’t interfere in his life again. She would let him be with the woman he loved. An Nuan would at 31.4kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves

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    A career woman versus a man with multiple personality disorder; the two battle it out from the workplace to the romantic world. When a domineering CEO meets a workaholic, even he has to admit defeat. Hahaha, investing in this relationship is definitely worthwhile, so charming!

16. 166 穿 Transported to the Future, My Husband and Son Compete to Win My Affection 穿到未来，老公儿子各凭本事争宠 Don't Dream of Rain别梦雨Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads6.7Score108Shelves
17. 167 心 The Heart's Game of Power 心驭权局 Shuji Taneshima of Shichahai什刹海的种岛修二Ancient Romance27k WordsCompleted The Art of Power and Intrigue —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst the undercurrents of power struggles within the Beijing elite circle, the Shen family faces internal and external crises, its control over the Grand Canal teetering on the brink of collapse. The eldest daughter, Shen Qingci, becomes a casualty of this power struggle. The Lin family, eyeing the Shen family's Grand Canal teeter through a marriage alliance, plots to seize control. An internal traitor within the Shen family harbors ambitions for the position of family head. The Su family, opportunistic and sycophantic, discards the young master like trash. Shen Qingci, relying on her mind-reading abilities, navigates the complexities of the situation, yet struggles to find herself isolated and without support. Su Yan, burdened by the mystery of his origins, endures hardship and remains alone. A shocking arranged marriage binds these two individuals, both mired in their troubled circumstances, together. Under the guise of alliance, they protect the Grand Canal, uncover the truth, avenge their blood feud, and battle against the powerful figures of Beijing, tearing open an eighteen-year-old secret. With a cunning mind and hidden emotions, when the mind-reading eldest daughter meets the rebellious young master, a storm of revenge sweeps through the Beijing elite circle, a fateful entanglement that begins with scheming and ends in deep affection.

18. 168 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.4kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The story of the marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of wealthy families followed by a regrettable departure, has circulated in Haicheng in various versions. The only verifiable fact is that he had a "white moonlight" (idealized love), and she had a childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In a marriage between equally powerful families, neither was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked Zhan Nanpei, "You just divorced like that? No regrets?" Zhan Nanpei, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, hands in his pockets, replied casually, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regret." He thought, having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was just a backup option. Later, at 10,000 meters altitude, on a private jet... The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red and his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" *A female pilot hiding her heiress identity vs. The president of Yunting Airlines* Both from wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience (love after divorce), pregnant runaway, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a wife-chasing frenzy, extreme tug-of-war.

19. 169 顶 Ultimate Restraint 顶级克制 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Rain poured outside the window, and the air was heavy and damp. The room was silent except for the soft rustle of Zhaoming Ji wiping her hair with a towel. Lu Daiqing sat on the sofa, watching her. She smiled, then padded slowly toward him on her wet, bare feet, and stepped on his white sneakers. - The air was hot and humid, the gloom unending, the tension thick with the scent of gunpowder, and the unspoken intimacy impossible to ignore. Under the same roof, she and he held themselves back, each 20.4kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    ①: Outside the window, there was a rustling sound, but inside it was quiet. Lu Daiqing sat on the sofa watching her. Zhao Mingji slowly walked over, drying her hair, and stepped on Lu Daiqing's white sneakers with her wet feet...

20. 170 女 The Diplomat and the Domineering CEO: A Battle of Hearts 女外交官与霸道总裁：爱情博弈 Girl with a Long Reflex Arc反射弧少女Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted [Power couple & sweet romance & a touch of diplomacy and business warfare] [Retired power broker of Jingzhou and a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside Jingzhou diplomat] Li Wanzhi, the youngest daughter of the Li family of Jingzhou, is utterly doted on by her family. After graduating from Jingzhou University with a degree in international politics, she went on to further her studies at the University of Hong Kong. She eventually became a diplomat for Jingzhou. She thought she was the hunter, 1.6kReads7.0Score215Shelves
21. 171 糙 The Rugged Man's Tender Love for His Wife 糙汉宠娇妻 I'm Such a Clown是小丑耶Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, with a male lead who has never been in a relationship Xiao Yi is fair-skinned and beautiful. Just days after moving to City C, she gets hounded by a bar owner. He’s tall and burly, with a rough, roguish air and no shortage of romantic schemes. One day, they end up living under the same roof, and she worries he might try something. As it turns out, she was overthinking it. She’s the one left flustered and yearning, unable to get enough. Just half a month after meeting him, Xiao Yi 104Reads6.5Score—Shelves
22. 172 嘶 Good Grief! Lord Pei Was the One Who Married Up! 嘶！终是裴爷高攀了！ Clear and Faraway清清迢迢Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Wanqing was born into a prominent family and was the Ling family’s only daughter for generations. She should have been cherished and spoiled, but she disappeared for a month as a child after a kidnapping, leaving both her parents in a vegetative state. When she returned, she was no longer the innocent, carefree girl she had once been... They first met in the capital of Huaguo. The dashing young master Pei fell in love at first sight, captivated by her beauty. “Miss Ling, can I add you on We 2.6kReads9.0Score259Shelves
23. 173 他 All Wild at Heart, He Fell for the War Clan's Little Princess 他一身野骨，败给战家小公主 Ye Youran叶幽然Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [The Zhan Clan, Book Three] [Long-planned scheme + roguish bad boy × scheming beauty + both each other's first and only + utterly devoted love + size difference] She was born with an angelically sweet face, but beneath that rabbit-like exterior was a little lioness: cunning and ruthless. He was a Southeast Asian kingpin who had fought his way through blood and slaughter, a force to be reckoned with in the business world, worth trillions, and a bold, roguish man who loved fiercely. At a bar, Zhan 6kReads9.2Score851Shelves
24. 174 有 Bounded Rationality 有限理性 Marmalade玛梅蕾德Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted Please ignore the work's tags. This novel doesn't have many suitable tags to choose from, so feel free to give it a look. Surreal | Dark Comedy | Absurdist Satire You think you're using the System, but the System is using you. In Cherry City, the System has already prepared everything for you: everything, efficiently arranged. Your hobbies, your routes, your neighbors, every meal... Lin Su is a librarian who “accidentally” never registered for a Cherry City Smart System account, and is 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beneath the guise of a marriage of convenience lies a mutual, long-dormant youthful affection. The clear-headed heroine breaks free from family constraints to focus on her entrepreneurial endeavors, showcasing her talent in the cutthroat world of business. The aloof tycoon, avoiding family conflicts, proactively offers marriage as a shield to protect her. What should have been the optimal choice after weighing the pros and cons ultimately becomes a willing and heartfelt commitment.

25. 175 边 Back from the Border, the Little Heiress Is Everyone’s Darling 边境归来，小千金成团宠啦 Mountain Queen女山大王Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance + strong female lead + coming-of-age + genius top student + tough and taciturn] Ye Qing saves a group of wealthy heirs. After coming back from the border with the resolve to become a good person, she accidentally discovers that she's the An family's true daughter, who went missing years ago. A status-obsessed father, a biased mother, a sister vying for attention, and a quiet girl. She doesn't care about Grandpa's hundreds of millions in inheritance: she can win that much in a hacki 12.3kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    🌸First Book: The female protagonist, Ye Qing, comes from the border🚞, saves a rich second-generation heir, and becomes the true heiress of the An family👸. Facing a biased family, she doesn't care about the inheritance, easily winning hundreds of millions in a hacking competition💴; she doesn't care about prestigious elementary schools, receiving invitations to top universities with ease🫴. She is a top student, a genius, ruthless and taciturn, a heroine in a nurturing story. 🌸Second Book: Mistakenly perceived as a weak young lady👱‍♀️ tears off her disguise, revealing her true, ruthless nature🤫, shocking everyone. No one knows she is a ruthless character with dual rebirths😏, using her strong aura to swiftly settle scores with the scum of her past life. A mysterious big shot is always behind her, carrying the knife🔪 to clean up the mess, protecting her is the norm. From being alone to being the darling of the group, her path of revenge is never lonely. This story of swift retribution and gentle redemption has only just begun. I'm Tong Baobei, a book recommender who's occasionally a little absent-minded. Please follow me if you like it! [Please follow]

26. 176 大 The Big Shot Is Always Digging into the Mad Heiress's Secret Identity 大佬每天都在扒疯批大小姐的马甲 Shu Nian Is Susu舒念是苏苏Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [Unhinged Young Lady x Sickly Nobleman, Both Reborn + Secret Identities + Strong Female Lead + Putting Scumbags in Their Place + Redemption + Everyone’s Favorite] Who in their circle doesn’t know that the eldest daughter of the Yu family was unloved by both parents from childhood, abandoned in a small county town to fend for herself, and is a useless nobody who can’t do anything? Rumor has it she never even went to college. And yet this good-for-nothing is actually getting engaged to that big sh 5.3kReads9.1Score581Shelves
27. 177 极 In the Midnight Rain 极夜微雨时 Cool Night Sometimes凉夜时而Modern Romance547k WordsOngoing [Lone Wolf Hacker of the Endless Night × Audit Queen Who Works Quietly Behind the Scenes | Two Strong Leads, Mutual Healing | Fated Romance Amidst Love for Country] In Manlan’s perpetually hot and humid rainy season, an unexpected downpour sends two paths that should never have crossed crashing together. Ye Xiao, codenamed Y, is a top hacker who moves through the lightless dark web, a solitary operator driven by fierce patriotism. His fingertips can tap out code capable of bringing down the worl 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters have striking contrasts: the aloof hacker male lead can make scallion oil noodles and has pink slippers ready for him, while the gentle and sweet auditing female lead dares to face pursuit and stand up to capital. Their shared experiences of life and death bring these two lonely people closer, creating a strong sense of destiny.

28. 178 青 My Heart Belongs to You, What More Could I Ask For? 青青我心，谓我何求 blossom Glamorous Witchblossom美魔女Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted Su Yao dreamed of meeting at the top, not of a life of domestic bliss or a house full of children. But Ji Chen wouldn't allow that. He was determined to guide Su Yao and keep her trapped, with desire, marriage, and money. A powerful man's possessive love. President Ji, I want you to be my willing slave. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is the son of a high-ranking official, and the female lead is a top student from a small town, excelling in finance and literature. The male lead keeps the female lead as his mistress for a year. After she returns from abroad, the male lead forcibly marries her and attempts to kill the second male lead…

29. 179 真 The Real Heiress's Secret Identity Is Exposed, and All of the Capital's Elite Kneel! 真千金马甲被爆，全京圈都跪了！ Ye Shiyi夜十一Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Fake Heiress Became the Capital's Crown Prince's Beloved After Her Engagement Was Broken Qin Wan never knew that she was not the Ye family's biological daughter, until her childhood sweetheart grew tired of her, outsiders cursed her, and the Ye family, disgusted with her, drove her out and told her to return to the mountain ravines to find her biological parents... Qin Wan merely smiled, preparing to reveal her secret identity and stun everyone. Unexpectedly, the mountain ravin 76.7kReads9.3Score9kShelves

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    🌸A must-read for romance novel lovers who adore domineering CEOs and strong male leads! This gem of a novel is a masterpiece in terms of its unrequited love story. The male lead silently protects the female lead for many years, a bittersweet and heart-fluttering tale. I've read it five or six times, and I'm always completely captivated every time!

30. 180 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 24.4kReads9.1Score2kShelves
31. 181 夫 Madam Has Secret Identities Galore, and Rules Both Sides of the Law 夫人马甲多又多黑白两道任她行 Su Zihuan苏子欢Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [[A genuine heiress with secret identities, an outrageously cool and handsome all-rounder with formidable combat skills VS wealthy, handsome, calculating Master Xiao, who dotes on her from the start] [Comeback | Two powerful leads | Satisfying story | Max-level expert | Constantly face-slapping scumbags] Three years ago, a setup nearly cost Ye Qingyuan her life. Three years later, Ye Qingyuan suddenly appeared in the capital, revealing the first hint of her brilliance. Everyone said she was tale 429Reads7.5Score104Shelves

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    Highly recommend this novel! Both the male and female leads are strong and intelligent, even the supporting characters are well-developed and engaging. It gets more exciting as you read on, and the writing is superb. Highly recommended!

32. 182 薄 Lord Bo, Don't Make a Fuss. Your Wife Rules Both Sides of the Law 薄爷别闹，夫人她手握黑白两道 Su Zihuan苏子欢Female-Channel Fanfiction353k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Sweet and Rebellious Heroine + Scheming Hero, Utterly Devoted to Her + Rules Both the Underworld and the Mainstream] A powerful duo, ready to put every troublemaker in their place. In public, Lu Zuoyi is a well-behaved girl. By day, she wears a princess dress, sweet and delicate, cute and obedient. At night, she changes into combat gear and becomes brutal and ruthless, killing and robbing! Then, by accident, she let Lord Bo catch her in a compromising position. He found th 320Reads6.3Score—Shelves
33. 183 末 After the Apocalypse, I Became the Big Shot’s Most Cherished Darling 末世后，成了大佬的心尖宠 Send Me Money钱发来Sci-Fi & Apocalypse413k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + transmigrate into a book + infinite storage space + special abilities + stockpiling supplies + base-building + strong female lead + strong male lead + face-slapping] Lin Miaoge never imagined that a single complaint while reading an apocalypse novel, “This author's an idiot, the plot makes no sense, and the protagonist has the most ridiculous plot armor,” would send her transmigrating into the book as a cannon-fodder female side character! Fortunately, she has a golden finger: a st 415Reads—Score100Shelves
34. 184 联 My Arranged Marriage Partner Is a Max-Level Expert, and Captain Jiang Won't Stop Flirting 联姻对象她是满级大佬江队撩不停 Xiaoxin's Journal小新记事Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + military life + undercover agent + criminal investigation + formidable leads + secret identity + equally matched] Mu Jinshu is a spendthrift heiress in public, but behind closed doors, she's the most daring sniper in the world of special agents. Jiang Yunze is a refined, dispassionate corporate CEO in public, but behind closed doors, he's the ruthless captain of the mysterious special operations unit “Spirit Tiger.” The first time they meet, he pins her in a corner and kisses her 784Reads—Score112Shelves
35. 185 七 The 1970s: The Curvy Beauty Is Pursued by a Younger Soldier 七零：微胖尤物被年下兵哥缠上了 Pink-to-White Gradient粉白渐变Modern Romance734k WordsCompleted [Military romance set in the 1980s * slightly plump beauty and brilliant researcher VS pure-hearted soldier boyfriend] [Sweet romance #everyone’s favorite #everyday warmth] A beautiful, wealthy professor transmigrates to the late 1970s and becomes an illiterate country bumpkin who’s fat and plain. She expects a hard life of struggle, but unexpectedly marries into a wealthy family. Her own mother, a shrew who favors her, dotes on her. Her highly educated mother-in-law patiently guides her. An 588Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    A beautiful, wealthy, and beautiful professor transmigrates to the 1970s, becoming a chubby, illiterate country bumpkin. She expected a life of hardship and struggle, but unexpectedly marries into a wealthy family. Her own family has a shrewish mother who favors her, while her in-laws have a highly educated mother-in-law who carefully raises her. Her husband, a soldier three years her junior, dotes on her, handing over a huge fortune upon entering the family. This life is enough to make anyone want to give up...

36. 186 相 Better Late Than Never, Let Passion Ignite 相见恨晚纵情惹火 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏1Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing Main couple: A young, powerful Beijing heir x an elite businesswoman from Hong Kong Side couple: A Beijing-born heir x a bar owner Older woman-younger man romance + love at first sight + both leads’ first relationship + feel-good wish fulfillment + face-slapping comeback + powerful female lead The moment Chu Zheng opened the door to her room at the Jingxianju Hotel, before she could react, Jiang Yinhuai pinned her against the back of the door. The man narrowed his eyes slightly and studied her f 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are very strong, and the female lead is very clear-headed! It's a good watch!

37. 187 烟 Beyond the Fireworks Lies a Spring Mountain 烟火尽处是春山 Nan Mutong南沐桐Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Synopsis] In twenty years on the martial world’s roads, she writes a legend of a ruthless hero with her own hand. Amid the blades flashing through Kowloon Walled City lie a young girl’s private feelings. Atop Victoria Peak, the fragrance of tea mingles with bloody undercurrents. “Hong Kong’s nights are too dark. I’ll light every neon sign with my own hands, then wait for you to return through the snow and wind.” —Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    A must-see for avid bookworms! Set in 1980s Hong Kong, where neon lights are a lie and spring mountains are a dead end. She is the queen of the night, dancing on the edge of a knife, her amnesia unable to sever the heart-wrenching song "Nine-Nine Sunny Days" from her dreams; he is the ghostly lover frozen by time, twenty years of wind and snow have not aged him, he returns only to tear open the chains of her memories.

38. 188 再 Make Me Fall for You Again 再予你心醉 Truehearted and Truly Attentive真心真悉悉Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Faithful and Strong | The Runaway Princess Returns | Newlyweds, Then Amnesia | Sweet, Playful Battles | Rekindled Love] [Couple: Heroine | A seemingly sweet and gentle princess with a proud, unyielding heart & Hero | An aloof, prestigious-family “old-school gentleman” who later transforms into a roguish, flirtatious devil] [Oh no! Her love-struck husband has amnesia, and now a cocky, roguish tycoon is here] Yan Sui was once a princess of Beijing’s elite. At seventeen, she left h 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Female lead: A seemingly sweet and soft but actually proud little princess VS Male lead: Initially aloof and refined gentleman, later a cunning and roguish devil. A love-struck husband loses his memory and transforms into a roguish and wicked boss—it's a great show! Amnesia immediately after marriage creates a strong sense of tension, a battle of wits, and is lively and interesting. [Because you were so steadfast, I fell in love countless times.] A hilarious and subversive reunion after a long separation—it's great, highly recommended!

39. 189 审 Judging Beasts: Three Feet of Grass on My Grave from the Start 审判畜生：开局坟头草三米高 Listening to Rain in Gardenia Summer栀夏听雨Urban2.7M WordsCompleted The grass on his grave grows three meters tall from the start, and furious flames scorch through time and space! Qin Wuji, a web-novel writer, was brutally tortured and crushed to death in his previous life by human-skinned beasts. Armed with the Heavenly Punishment System, he tears through the cycle of reincarnation and is reborn in a parallel world! His Eye of Good and Evil opens! Road-raging demons? Heart-devouring monks? Vicious beasts tormenting the people? Every monster and demon is a lamb 110Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A terrifying ordeal on the subway! Hei Youchang has compromised my system? "Tsk, little thing, quite the tricks, and you've got some nerve." Hei Youchang licked his scarlet candied hawthorn, his cloying voice drowning out the noise of the subway station. "The rules of the tomato can't be broken."

40. 190 N NPC's Guide to Winning Over Players NPC攻略玩家指南 The Moon No One Knows无人知晓的月亮Mystery339k WordsCompleted Nontraditional infinite-flow + subverted tropes + ensemble cast + female awakening. A tool-character underdog story with no golden finger, and a cast full of smart characters. Plot-driven, with a deeply angsty romance that calls for careful deduction. Adult love, with no innocent saints. [Transmigration and Reunion] On a rainy night in 2018, guided by an online stranger, Tao Yanran turns on the CD player given to her by her late friend and reunites with Cang Yuzhou in 2012, a year when they had 34Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The power of women's unity is stronger than any magic formula.

41. 191 蓝 Blue Stars 蓝色繁星 Yao Lian夭涟Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [Top negotiator + captain of a classified special forces unit, the captivating beauty × Xiao Yi, captain of a peacekeeping military district unit] A top rescue-service flight captain, top negotiator, and captain of a classified special forces unit, the captivating beauty unexpectedly meets Xiao Yi, captain of a peacekeeping military district unit, during a peacekeeping mission. Who would have guessed he’d had a crush on her for over a decade? The heroine was accidentally lost as a child, and fro 187Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book is now available. The female protagonist was accidentally lost as a child and later mysteriously returned. A conspiracy is gradually revealed; is it the erosion of humanity or the decline of morality? What conspiracy lies behind all this? The female protagonist unexpectedly joins a special forces unit, beginning her journey of revenge. She firmly believes that she can only rely on herself. A youth campus military novel. A strong female protagonist story. Positive energy; live life for yourself. (Blue Stars 14)

42. 192 金 The Golden Phoenix Isn't a Chicken 金凤不是鸡 Yu Baimiao余白秒Urban704k WordsCompleted An age when lovers were everywhere, an era dominated by online loans, and the emotional high of a night at a karaoke club… Wealth became the sole measure of success, affection turned into a bargaining chip, and labels of status rose above personal character. Amid the drunken, glittering world, he and she were drawn into a chain of scams woven from money, power, and desire. Each tried to stake a lifetime of innocence on finding an answer to the question, “I’m not a prostitute.” They were willing 299Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    🎇A non-stop rollercoaster of plot twists and turns that will leave you speechless! A blend of dramatic storytelling, emotional intelligence, and urban triumph. Former brothers drift apart, emotions become bargaining chips; watch the protagonist pull off a stunning comeback. #DramaticStorm #EmotionalIntelligence #UrbanTribulation

43. 193 末 Doomsday Game: The Top-Ranked Player Is Pretending to Be Weak Again 末日游戏，榜一又在装柔弱 Such a Straight Girl真是直女Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + no CP + all kinds of disasters + infinite space + System + leveling up + copying] Who in the game didn’t know the number-one-ranked player was a miser? She had countless supplies, yet was stingy to an almost unbelievable degree! They wanted to rob her, but then realized they couldn’t beat her! Jiang Mian was reborn. In her previous life, she died fighting someone over a can of cat food. Given another chance at life, she awakened her spatial golden finger ahead of time, then 7.7kReads8.5Score989Shelves

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    Everyone, please support this book! It's really good, but I don't know why there aren't enough updates. I'm really afraid the author will stop updating 😭

44. 194 爱 Lovebird: A Phoenix Girl Has Phoenix Blood 爱情鸟：凤凰女有凤凰女的血液 Lin Gaoyue林高月Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Hard-Luck, Determined Heroine VS. Disabled, Down-on-His-Luck Rich Heir] [Teacher-Student Romance + Second Chance at Love + Through Thick and Thin + High-Stakes Business Warfare] Yu Xiaolei, formerly known as Tang Yishan, bears the weight of a painful past. Her mother, Yu Rui, gave everything she had to selflessly support Tang Zhengze, only to be abandoned. Yu Xiaolei was left struggling to find her place as an illegitimate daughter. Growing up dependent on others, Yu Xiaolei experienced the wor 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was originally a wealthy young man whose marriage was arranged by his father, but while he was working at the grassroots level, he met a stubborn girl who worked alongside him in the business. He himself has forgotten when he started to make bickering with her a daily routine.

45. 195 我 I Still Like You So Much 我还是非常喜欢你 Zhen Li针黎Modern Romance118k WordsOngoing In everyone’s eyes, she always seemed courteous and harmless. But to Zhu Dong, that wasn’t the case at all… “I’m sorry, Miss Wei! I had too much to drink last night…” Zhu Dong had been dazed and suffering from a splitting headache, but the moment he saw Wei Ting sitting by the bed, an excuse came tumbling out of his mouth. “I-I’ll take responsibility!” Wei Ting stopped typing and glanced at him, still fully dressed. She chuckled. “Oh? And how exactly do you plan to take responsibility?” The man —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Speaking of this, I'm no longer sleepy or tired. If you like it, go check it out! It's so good! \(`Δ')/

46. 196 匪 If He's Trouble, Then Let Him Be 匪浅就匪浅 So It Isn't Unkind故此不薄Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [A bold, meticulous agent X a male star who knows how to bend without breaking] The sharpest blade can also be the most perfectly matched shield. The most dangerous allies are often the ones who best understand the secrets you hide in the smallest details. If our goals are the same, why shouldn't we join forces? No golden finger / no transmigrate / no reborn Two hyena personalities · From scheming against each other to ruling side by side Ambitious schemers team up · Unconventional relationship 39Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book about the entertainment industry doesn't feature exaggerated "golden finger" plot devices. The protagonist uses his professional skills to help artists turn things around. The realistic industry details are very relatable. Highly recommended.

47. 197 别 Don't Mess with Her: Behind That Village Girl Stands the Nation 别惹她，那个村姑背后，站着国家 Clear Seas, Deep Rivers海清河深Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + feel-good academic rise + strong heroine + science and technology strengthen the nation + powerful family drama] Zhang Qin overcomes one obstacle after another through her own efforts, with no System. The early story focuses on the heroine’s growth, with little romance and a strong emphasis on advancing the nation through scientific research. The heroine is exceptionally intelligent and learns incredibly quickly, but her emotional intelligence can’t keep up. In her previous lif 57.7kReads8.2Score8kShelves

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    This is a powerful, female-centric novel set in a historical period; it's addictive from the first read.

48. 198 硬 A Tough Fox Spirit and a Max-Level Master 硬核狐狸精与满级大佬 Raised a Few Cats养了几只猫Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Ancient times to the modern day + urban supernatural powers + independent male and female leads + two powerful leads The story of a top celestial big shot who was tricked to death by a fox spirit while descending to the mortal realm, then returned to settle the score, bringing his fury with him. Overall, this book has a sweet tone. He was once a lonely minister in the imperial palace, and a crown prince amid the flames of war. At seventeen, he led troops to crush the regional warlords. At ninet 18Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A story of two strong protagonists, a modern romance with a touch of fantasy, quite good [drooling]. At seventeen, he broke through the feudal lords; at nineteen, he restored the country; at twenty, he was poisoned and had his collarbone pierced. The heartbroken prince, a thousand years later, learned to use a barrier to scare away mosquitoes because of a fox-like girl, and cooked chicken soup for her on the summit of Mount Everest.

49. 199 惊 Shocking! Explosive! The Top-Tier Star Is Showering Fans with Sweet Moments on Livestream! 惊！爆！神颜顶流直播撒糖啦 ViVi1223Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous top-tier star x entertainment company CEO] [Sweet romance + two powerful families + devoted to each other + mutual pursuit] Xia Wan hit her peak the moment she debuted, bursting onto the scene out of nowhere with her song “SUMMER” and taking the internet by storm. With her stunning looks and outstanding talent, she won countless fans and earned the title of “the little queen of singing and dancing.” She was also the most laid-back woman in show business. Apart from releasing songs and 11.7kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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50. 200 她 She Came Across the Stars 她踏星而来 Ning Mo凝墨Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Girl group survival show + top-tier star demon king + dual showbiz setting + comeback through contrast + all-round ACE + two strong leads] A versatile trainee who can be sweet or cool and a scheming, domineering top-tier mentor fall in love while constantly clashing, serving up a major spectacle for everyone watching~ Gu Wanning is a star trainee secretly groomed for years by ML, a world-class entertainment company. By chance, she receives a company assignment to compete on a domestic talent sh 4.6kReads8.8Score492Shelves

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