A Female Lead Who Dominates the Business World and Is the Male Lead's Equal 女主混商圈很厉害的和男主势均力敌

1. 51 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Opened a Tavern, with a Powerful Minister as My Backer 穿到古代开酒楼，我有权臣做靠山 Shanshan Is Qiqi山山就是七七Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted and will go up later, so don’t let it put you off!] A powerful, talented cook of a female shopkeeper X a refined, brilliant, clingy minister After transmigrating to ancient times and binding to a System, she follows its guidance into a brothel district, where she rescues a handsome man covered in wounds whose radiance is impossible to conceal. With a bowl of warm porridge and a few simple dishes, she lights the first spark of ordinary human warmth for him during 11.7kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds

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   A transmigrated woman with exceptional martial arts and culinary skills, after being bound to a system, starts her own business and unexpectedly saves a powerful minister who has been humiliated at the Nanfeng Restaurant. She conquers the common people and the court with her delicious food, while he uses his wisdom to clear his name and seize power. Together, they create a peaceful and prosperous world.

2. 52 香 Pearl of Hong Kong: The Fu Family's Cousin Is a Money-Making Machine 香江明珠：傅家的表小姐太能赚了 Today's Big Tangerine今日大橘Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Alternate-History Rebirth | Ambitious Heroine x Territorial-Minded Hero | Plot-Driven | No Saintly Characters | Flexible Morals | Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment | Realistic Leaning | Slow Burn] Synopsis: After waking up, Lin Jiao found herself holding the script of a disposable supporting character. From the start, she swiped a million in cash from her scumbag father and headed for Hong Kong. Hong Kong in 1960 was just lighting up with neon. Gold lay everywhere, but so did traps. Luckily, she r 61.3kReads8.9Score7.6k14d adds
3. 53 叶 Second Young Master Ye Just Wants to Retire Early 叶二少只想提前退休 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance about government officials, not a male-oriented political harem novel.] [Powerful businesswoman hits rock bottom and enters public service + male lead is sent to the grassroots to root out evil] Ye Ershao, who only wants to coast through life, is sent to a grassroots post by his grandfather, a man devoted to serving the people. Worried he might run wild, his grandfather carefully arranges for him to work in the place where his father once held office. His superior is one of his grandfat 12.7kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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   This brings us to the male and female protagonists of these two books, both of whom are intellectually attracted to each other. The male and female protagonists are evenly matched.

4. 54 商 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine! But Mr. Zhou Is a Hopeless Romantic 商业联姻没错！可周先生是恋爱脑 Volcano-Roasted Chestnuts火山烤栗子Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + marriage before love + heiress of a prominent family x Hong Kong tycoon] Shen Tanzhao is a brilliant actress, graceful and alluring, with a dazzling, exceptional beauty. She's an undisputed beauty and rising star in the entertainment industry. Her resources are so impressive that people can't help wondering who her powerful backer is, but two years go by without anyone finding out. - One day, Shen Tanzhao is suddenly caught up in dating rumors with a top-tier star she's wo 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
5. 55 大 The Young Lady Courts Death, and Her Betrothed Comes to Save Her 大小姐作死，联姻对象来赎人 Gu Le骨乐Modern Romance687k WordsCompleted [Both From Powerful Families | Marriage First, Love Later | Flirtatious Push and Pull | Sweet Romance] [Noble, Aloof CEO x Delicate Rose of a Heiress] (The rating is only because the novel just came out. Read without worries!) Jiang Ruoli had been pampered since birth. The only bitterness she had ever tasted was in iced Americanos, and even her name carried her family’s hopes that she would be refined and well-mannered. . Who would have thought that she’d impulsively spend a night with her husba 11.8kReads9.2Score1k14d adds

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   These novels are very good; I highly recommend them.

6. 56 豪 The Wealthy Heiress's First Bride: Young Master Quan, Indulge Yourself! 豪门第一花嫁：权少，放肆宠！ Mu Wandi木晚笛Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Top-tier wealthy family + married first, love later] [Gorgeous, pampered troublemaker heiress x aloof, untamed billionaire tycoon] Yun Hua is a wealthy heiress known throughout the capital. Trained by a prestigious Kunqu opera family, she is adored by everyone. Even her boyfriend, Jiang Shaoyan, is hailed as the capital's most eligible young gentleman. Yet her perfect life is marked by a glaring stain when she turns 22. Her boyfriend cheats on her in public, while intimate photos of her with an 3.1kReads9.1Score31314d adds
7. 57 叙 A False Translation of Love 叙情假译 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [Cool and composed interpreter Lin Qingyue × secretly passionate executive Lu Xuyan] Ten years ago, they were rivals, battling for first place on their high school monthly exams. Before leaving to study abroad, he slipped a note into her textbook, but through a twist of fate, it ended up in someone else’s hands. She never got his confession. He flew to England carrying a misunderstanding, and they parted for ten years. Ten years later, she is a German interpreter, and he is a promising young exe 1.6kReads—Score11914d adds

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   The male and female leads are business partners; the female lead is a German translator, and the male lead invites her to participate in the bidding.

8. 58 被 Getting Divorced? Don't Panic, I'll Make Him Leave with Nothing 被离婚？不慌，让他净身出户 Big Sis Has Arrived小姐姐驾到Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Cheating, outsmarting the mistress, leaving with nothing, workplace temptation, a first love’s return, schemes both covert and overt, and a battle of leverage and balance. I’m back in the workplace, and I’ll leave him utterly defeated. 70Reads7.1Score11314d adds

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   The female protagonist starts as a career woman, but later retires to focus on her family, becoming a devoted wife and mother. However, she is betrayed by her ex-husband, whom she deeply loves. Undeterred, she calmly and intelligently deals with the scumbag and his mistress, leaving him with nothing. Simultaneously, she returns to the workforce, achieving great success, and even reunites with her first love, finding love again. Based on a true story, you'll regret missing it.

9. 59 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 45.4kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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   Both the male and female leads are from wealthy and powerful families, creating intense sexual tension. [Top Post] The marriage is a marriage of convenience arranged by their families. The female lead is a charming and alluring heiress from Hong Kong. The male lead is a yandere thug who likes to keep snakes.

10. 60 惊 What?! The Cannon-Fodder White Moonlight Became a Billionaire 惊！炮灰白月光她卷成首富了 Tangerine Persimmon Pomelo Pear橘柿柚梨Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Completed] [BG + transmigrate into a book and awaken + two domineering CEOs + evenly matched + the male lead is chaste in every way] One day, Qiao Peiqi wakes up to discover she is the domineering CEO’s first love, who went abroad and died young. In the original story, the first love leaves to study abroad for some reason. The CEO finds a stand-in heroine who looks fifty percent like her, then puts her through three hundred chapters of emotional and physical torment. When the first love returns 12Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 61 婚 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.9kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    Go see it, it's amazing!

12. 62 国 The Nation’s Movie Emperor Has a Secret Crush on Me 国民影帝暗恋我 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Word is that national heartthrob Yu Qianfan has someone he secretly loves? Fans: “No, I don’t believe it! He loves us!” Word is that the person Yu Qianfan secretly loves is Queen Li? Fans: “Li Jin? No way! Those two don’t get along. This rumor is definitely false!” During a variety show game, Yu Qianfan put his hand on a lie detector. Host: “I heard you have a secret crush. Is it Li Jin?” Li Jin shot him a cold look. Yu Qianfan answered, “No.” Zap! The red lights flashed, and the alarm blared. L 13.4kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds
13. 63 风 The Wind Rises, the Evening Boat Sails Toward the Morning Light 风起晚舟向晨光 Misty Twilight暮景凝烟Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted The first volume leans toward career-focused drama, with research, business rivalries, and revenge on an ex-boyfriend. If you prefer sweet romances, you can start at the end of Volume One or with Volume Two. Before she was reborn, she was the most docile canary at Gu Yanzhi’s side. He gave her the cold shoulder for three years, yet she stole research data from a rival company for him. Then, with his new lover in his arms, he told her, “Women like you are only good as stepping stones.” She smiled 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strong female protagonist, career-oriented scientific research and business goddess

14. 64 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance220k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score10414d adds

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    A business tycoon fell in love at first sight and was determined to win her over. Their restrained love blossomed amidst the tug-of-war, and their gentle, enduring affection was sweet to the core.

15. 65 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 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    A love story where both the male and female leads are equally matched; they're both very strong. I absolutely love it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Highly recommended!!! You won't regret watching it!!!

16. 66 疯 Crazy Flirting Is the Only Way to Make It Exciting 疯撩，才够带劲 Drink Up the Winds and Moonlight饮尽风月Modern Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Equally matched + Intensely flirtatious + Extra sweet] [A billionaire family head with a max-level love brain] vs. [A dazzling, proud young lady who’s sharp-tongued but soft-hearted] Mo Zhenyue was born into the Mo family, the foremost of the four great families of Shengjing. Raised in luxury from childhood, she was the apple of everyone’s eye. She was also stunningly beautiful, as if favored by the heavens. Everyone thought that for a woman like her, lov 5.3kReads9.3Score62814d adds

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    🌟A sweet and indulgent romance between a love-struck tycoon and a haughty heiress!🌟 The male lead, Fu Shixi, is a master of romance and power, controlling both the legal and illegal worlds. The female lead, Mo Zhenyue, is a beautiful, haughty, and beloved heiress. Their encounter is a clash of arrogance and doting affection. Mo Zhenyue, pampered since childhood, repeatedly falls short in front of Fu Shixi; Fu Shixi's heart and soul are only for her, even staging a memorable "forced kiss" in public. This is a perfectly matched romance, so sweet it's almost sickening, and so incredibly romantic! Immerse yourself in this super sweet love adventure!

17. 67 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 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    Evenly matched, two strong teams

18. 68 昼 The Relationship Between Day and Night 昼夜关系 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Nan Zhi saw Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend’s party. What began between them was reckless, and what kept them together was surrender. A game for adults, a duel between two players. A dark game where no one makes it out alive. "Day and Night" 33.7kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    Family, does anyone understand? This book is so interesting... Nan Zhi sees Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend's party. Her relationship with him stemmed from absurdity, and ended in submission. An adult game, a two-way struggle, a game of black and red, where no one survives. — …💞 💟

19. 69 乡 The Country Girl Comes to Town and Turns the Elite World Upside Down! 乡下来的小农女，发癫整顿豪门！ Tasty Tangerine2024好吃的橘子2024Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted What is a fourteen-year-old girl like? Liu Qinglan didn't know. All she knew was that, at fourteen, she had done whatever it took to get a loan repaid by a deadbeat. She threw tantrums, cried, made a scene, and even threatened to take poison, making life miserable for the entire family. In the end, she even got the deadbeat's powerful backer sent to prison. From then on, Liu Qinglan had unlocked her full potential. Her guiding principle in life was to never let herself suffer, and to go compl 729Reads6.8Score10314d adds
20. 70 小 The Little Secretary’s Rise to the Top: She Controls a Hundred Billion in Box Office Revenue 小秘书逆袭上位，手握千亿票房 Tasty Tangerine2024好吃的橘子2024Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Xu Siyan is a secretary working for the overbearing CEO Ye Muchuan. Because she looks like the unattainable woman CEO Chen Yiheng has always longed for, the two of them each use their charms to win the other over, falling in love while both keeping secrets. Xu Siyan is delighted to go from a lowly secretary to a stand-in for his ideal woman. She wants Chen Yiheng’s money, his body, and his power! After all, money and power are the best supplements for a relationship. They’re incredibly nouri 15.9kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
21. 71 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Her killer weapon is her ability to present different facets of her charm to different people.

22. 72 上 The Manual to Climbing the Ladder: The Top Schemes of a Green Tea Beauty 上位手册：绿茶美人的顶级心机 Baldy the Bunny兔兔秃秃啦Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Circle] [Powerful Families] [A Battle Royale for One Woman] [Scheming Green Tea] [Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic] [Rise from the Bottom] [Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment] Shen Yao clawed her way out of the mire and never once dreamed of becoming anyone's canary. What she wanted was to turn the entire Beijing elite circle into her personal pond. At eighteen, Shen Yao's biological father put a price on her and sold her to an old bachelor. On a rainy night, she knocked her father unconsci 31.1kReads8.9Score4.9k14d adds
23. 73 重 Reborn in the 1980s: I'm a Heartbreaker, So What? 重生八零，我是渣女我怕谁 One Cat, One Leaf一猫一叶Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to the 1980s] [Cunning Bad Girl] [Powerful Men Bow to Love] [Everyone's Favorite] [Men Are All Stepping Stones] [Ageless Youth Golden Finger] Power and money are a woman's best tonics, a real boost... Zhao Wenwen, a minor celebrity who got her start as an internet influencer, is a polished, self-serving opportunist who moves between men. By a twist of fate, her soul transmigrates to the 1980s. Reborn, she seizes the tailwind of the times and launches her entrepreneurial journey. 245Reads8.9Score—14d adds
24. 74 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds

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    The story features a strong, intelligent, and ambitious young businesswoman as the female lead. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight and even uses a scheme to get married to her in a whirlwind romance. He's also incredibly charming and talkative throughout the entire story.

25. 75 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 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He once thought he could control everything—his family's arrangements, the future's trajectory, and that ill-fated relationship. It wasn't until divorce and failed investments struck one after another, plunging him from the heights of success to the depths of despair that he realized how much disappointment had accumulated when that girl turned away so decisively. When they met again, she was a successful saleswoman, while he had become someone who needed her to lend a helping hand.

26. 76 峤 Master Qiao, You've Spoiled Your Wife! 峤爷，夫人被你惯坏了！ Little Tower Laughs at the East Wind小楼笑东风Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Reborn, she becomes the only daughter of one of the most powerful families in the imperial capital! Her father holds a high-ranking position, her mother controls a financial empire, and her grandfather is a legend in the capital. Cherished by her entire family, Leng Yunqi coolly looks at the ex-boyfriend who betrayed her in her past life. Ha! Even if you're a "god" in the business world, I'll trample you underfoot and crush you to pieces! Qiao Yumo: "Darling, don't get angry. Someone like that i 2.9kReads9.2Score32614d adds

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    📚In her past life, the female lead was busy with her career for a scumbag boyfriend, only to find out he was cheating on her and she was framed.📚She's reborn into the body of a wealthy heiress who also loves the scumbag boyfriend, and from then on, she starts her own business!! The female lead has a great business mind! She's an equal to the male lead!! It's high-energy throughout!

27. 77 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where they clash head-on, with no misunderstandings, just a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation. The female lead's cheat ability is eye-catching: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Laughs][shy]

28. 78 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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    This one! A cool and bright young lady × a refined and aloof business tycoon! There's an age gap between the male and female leads, and the male lead is incredibly doting—the kind of gentle and indulgent father-like boyfriend.

29. 79 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score33414d adds
30. 80 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds
31. 81 海 The Heiress of Haicheng's Financial Dynasty Reveals Her True Identity in Beijing's Elite Circle 海城财阀千金在京圈掉马了 Huaitang話霉糖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The price just went up, and it’ll rise more later! Thanks for all your support! [Cool-headed, glamorous heiress × Jealous, domineering, ruthless capitalist] [Two strong leads + Both devoted to each other + Beloved by everyone + Win her back + Eight-year age gap] The secretary’s office of Gu Yanqing, the young heir of Beijing’s elite circle, hides a stunning secretary named Xia Nanjin. She’s brilliant at her job and can dominate any business battle. Even Gu Yanqing’s closest friends and childhood 5.8kReads7.8Score60214d adds

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    The male and female leads are evenly matched! The female lead has top-notch business skills, can dominate in the business world, and is also the most prestigious heiress in Haicheng! The male lead is the crown prince of the Beijing circle and the unapproachable head of the Gu family.

32. 82 权 The Wicked Daughter of a Powerful Family: My Nemesis Insists on Marrying Me 权门恶女：死对头非要娶我 Marie of Burgundy勃艮第的玛丽Modern Romance117k WordsOngoing I got carried away writing this: very much for readers who enjoy romance with both men and women! A feast for the senses! Read on while you can. [Modern]+ [Noblewoman]+ [Officialdom]+ [Business warfare]+ [Marriage first, love later (sort of)]+ [Love and hate]+ [Political intrigue] A villainous heroine!!! No saintly goody-two-shoes! Serious synopsis: Beneath the gleam of a grand mansion, Lin Jianwei, reborn as the daughter of a powerful regional official, vows to rise to the very top. Lighthearte —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story revolves around a business romance. The female lead is the daughter of a high-ranking official, a woman of great power and influence. She is a businesswoman, while the male lead is a politician.

33. 83 樱 When the Cherry Blossoms Fall, the Evening Breeze Meets the River of Stars 樱花落时，晚风遇星河 Evening Breeze xuxu晚风xuxuModern Romance100k WordsCompleted Subtitle: An investment banker returns to her hometown and meets her robot boyfriend Investment banking star x gifted boyfriend with a weakness for some subjects x adorable, dim-witted robot Xiao Ben Part One: The Journey Home Through the Storm Small-town life, dreams of innovation, and love quietly stirring; They face the shadows of the past and join hands to brave the storms ahead; Amid the warmth of everyday life, they wait for an evening breeze and set off beneath a galaxy of stars. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist launches a desperate counterattack in the business world, turning the tide against all odds. It's a story of two strong characters, filled with drama, excitement, exhilaration, and sweetness, with both tears and laughter—it's addictive!

34. 84 野 Indulging Her Ambition 野心纵容 Night Falls on My Shirt夜色燃衫Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted #CEO romance #Two formidable leads #High-IQ mind games #Workplace #Healing #Sweet romance #Happy ending Clear-headed ambitious woman × scheming man in power Workplace power plays × a tense push and pull between adults One is a newcomer from an ordinary background, unable to hide her ambition. The other is a powerful boss at the top of the ladder, already weary of the business world. What she wants is resources, connections, status, and a ticket into the kind of world that can change her fate. 5.2kReads8.9Score52414d adds

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    How could this book be missing? The rating is ridiculously low, it's clearly a 9+ rated gem! It blends career and romance, business acumen with sweet romance, and features two strong characters. This author's other books are also of very high quality.

35. 85 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After reading this book, I am no longer afraid of so-called "low points." Because the female protagonist told me that every time I am trampled into the dust, it is to see the road under my feet more clearly, and then, I will jump up more forcefully.

36. 86 甩 After Dumping the CEO, I Became the World’s Richest Through Investing 甩掉霸总后，我靠投资成世界首富 Little Kui Who Loves Guitar Lili喜欢吉他里里的小小葵Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted Ruan Shuran dumped Gu Jinshen, a man worth hundreds of billions, with the excuse, “Dating gets in the way of my career.” Gu Jinshen was furious. “You’ll regret this, woman!” But six months later, his former secretary had transformed into a hotshot investor, taking aim at several of his projects with pinpoint accuracy. Gu Jinshen cornered her outside her office building, his eyes bloodshot. “Ruan Shuran, did you do this on purpose?” She gave him a slight smile and handed him a partnership agreeme 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After dumping her controlling CEO, the female protagonist rises against all odds with hundreds of millions in debt. She leverages an investment system to accurately capitalize on every trend, snags bargains at auctions, takes down her former employer, and manages venture capital projects. Step by step, she makes money and becomes a big shot, making her business tycoon incredibly exciting.

37. 87 为 The Marriage-for-Love Plan 为爱联姻计划 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cool, powerful female CEO vs. refined, prestigious CEO; two powerful leads; marriage first, love later; evenly matched] To Su Nianshang, this marriage is nothing more than an exchange of benefits and a business deal. She needs the shares in Zhou Xu's hands to secure the position of CEO at Su Yu Group. She assumes that Zhou Xu, the unattainable prize of the business world, is also interested in the practical benefits their marriage can bring. She has no idea that what he wants is her. From her 1.7kReads8.9Score15914d adds

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    You absolutely need this book, it's so good!

38. 88 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 23.6kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    🌈✨ [Female Lead Thrilling Novel + Revenge + Sweet Romance] "Three years of deep affection, turned out to be just a substitute scam?" The female lead is always called away by her white moonlight during dates with her boyfriend. She forces the male lead to choose between them, only to be dumped and falsely accused of having a secret lover. Enraged, she joins her arch-rival He Zheng's company, specifically to compete with her former employer and flaunt her relationship with her new boss. 💕 The male and female leads are likable; the female lead is bold, hates fiercely, and always seeks revenge. The scenes of her ruthlessly punishing the villains are incredibly satisfying. Fans of thrilling and sweet romance novels shouldn't miss this!

39. 89 你 You Came to Me on a Sunny Day 你从晴天来 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted 4.1kReads9.2Score33414d adds
40. 90 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 36.1kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds
41. 91 不 Never Meet, Never Part (Two-Volume Set) 不逢不若(全2册) Fourteen Towers十四阙Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted On the day Fang Ruohao gets engaged to the heir of Zhaohua Media, she runs into Yan Su again, the man she has admired for ten years, her unattainable first love. The passing years have stewed her longing for him into an obsession, from which new shoots begin to sprout. But before the warmth of their memories can fade, Fang Ruyou, her half-sister on her father’s side, becomes a formidable rival, plunging Fang Ruohao into a dilemma between love and career. Fate has never given Fang Ruohao the chan 1.3kReads9.5Score17914d adds
42. 92 闺 My Best Friend Wants to Snare a Rich Husband, but I Want to Make It on My Own 闺蜜要钓金龟婿，我要成就我自己 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted A powerful, straightforward man pursues his wife with passion and flair, acting fast, accurately, and decisively. The top student heroine is levelheaded about love and marriage, both sweet and alluring, with an inner strength and stability. Four female college students support one another, growing toward the sun and following the light. Mi Lailai has met Zhou Suhui three times in all. Every time, he speaks bluntly and gets straight to the point, always aiming to wrap things up quickly. The first 321Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of intellectual love, where a powerful and successful man pursues his wife with a direct approach, full of charm, passion, and doting affection; a female protagonist with a brilliant academic background and a rational approach to marriage, pure yet alluring and sweet; four female college students supporting each other and growing towards the light; genuine affection everywhere, encompassing family, friendship, and love.

43. 93 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 830Reads9.2Score11414d adds

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    A dangerous yet thrilling business battle, layers of commercial crimes [Female CEO vs. Male Police Officer] My name is Su Yu: a female CEO of a listed company, but this stinky policeman says I'm mentally ill, a suspect in economic crimes, and they even say I stole 130 million from the company! Ha, if it really is me, why not pull off a big heist? One strike and it's all over.

44. 94 月 The Moon as Venom, the Heart as Bait: Prince, Take This Challenge 月为蛊，心为引：王爷请接招 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted A sensual heroine × a taciturn, scheming hero [Transmigration] [Everyone's favorite] [Domineering prince] [Superpowers] [golden finger] [Both leads are each other's only one] Su Yueming, a modern marketing expert, transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the Great Xia Dynasty. On the night she's about to be sold, the young prince Xiao Jingyan intervenes and keeps her as his mistress for a shamelessly indulgent year. She wants him for his looks and money, while he thinks she's 314Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist rises from the top courtesan in a brothel to become the richest woman in the country, forming a powerful alliance with a powerful prince, creating an extreme tug-of-war.

45. 95 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    [Original work enthusiast][Original work enthusiast][Sparrow Eater masterpiece][Sparrow Eater masterpiece][Sparrow Eater masterpiece]

46. 96 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 58Reads8.8Score—14d adds
47. 97 方 As the Sugar Cube Melts 方糖融化时 Nan Yining南易浓Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Half-Tang Cafe is open] We serve free water, fresh orange juice, cold coffee, and yesterday’s liquor, along with other specialty drinks, 24 hours a day. Help yourself to whatever you want. I don’t regret falling in love with you. I know you won’t listen, but I’m going to love you anyway. There’s no other way forward. I’ll love you with all I have, but I don’t need you to understand. I’m sure you’re the answer. Even if I’m wrong, I’ll take responsibility. I’m not afraid of anyone laughing at me 23Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 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 301Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    Try this! [Smile] It's really good! A female CEO, beautiful and rich, is caught between two male CEOs, a story that's both sweet and heart-wrenching.

49. 99 初 My First Love, the CEO, or an AI Puppy Boy? 初恋总裁还是AI奶狗 Great God Bolulu啵鲁鲁大神Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Not AI or web fiction. High-IQ mind games, steamy and intensely sweet, clear-headed heroine, four men competing for her, suspenseful and funny.] [The first volume will end in four more chapters. If there are enough comments, the author may write a second volume about married life.] A neuroscience PhD returns home and joins a pharmaceutical startup, where she gets both a free luxury home and an annual salary in the millions. The owner of the house asks her to test an AI robot, but she never expe 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Stronger than strong

50. 100 渣 The Scumbag Hero Becomes the Second Male Lead, and the System’s Quest to Win Her Back Comes to Nothing 渣男男主变男二，系统追妻一场空 Ran Xiaoli冉小狸Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance + Female-Oriented + Both Leads Reborn + System] Almost every character has a storyline of their own. Chapters that seem unrelated are actually different storylines happening on the same day! The pacing isn’t especially fast, so if you prefer a quick pace, this may not be for you. After Gu Sichen lost his girlfriend, Zhao Meng, he was consumed by regret. He activated the Regret System and returned to the day he first met her. He wanted to make up for the mistakes he had made, but 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥I stayed up all night watching! After being reborn, the female lead is completely awake. She gives up the scumbag she loved for six years in her previous life and turns to her career, stunning everyone. Fu Jingchuan, the richest man in Beijing, directly invests 50 million yuan in her and even says that the position of Mrs. Fu will always be reserved for her!

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