Sweet Stories Where the Male Lead Has Secretly Loved the Female Lead for Years 男主对女主蓄谋已久，喜欢了好多年的呢种，甜的

1. 1 白 His First Love Returns, and the Capital’s Young Master Goes Mad 白月光回归，京圈太子爷疯了 A Melon-Seed-Munching Wild Boar爱嗑瓜子的猹Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation, second chance at love, mutual healing, devoted male lead, two highly intelligent leads, happy ending] Ten years ago, when they parted, he was humble and she was resolute. She left without looking back. When they meet again ten years later, he is the famous heir to the Lu family in the imperial capital, while she is an unknown young woman with no one to rely on who has just returned from abroad. Leaning against the hospital wall, he asks, “Did your sugar daddy 12.3kReads8.8Score96014d adds

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   The reunion was also a premeditated act. [Long-awaited reunion + reconciliation + mutual redemption + male lead's absolute doting + both leads are highly intelligent + happy ending] Ten years ago, when they separated, he was humble, she was resolute, never looking back. Ten years later, they meet again. He is the renowned heir of the Lu family in the capital, she is a penniless nobody who has just returned to the country. He leans against the hospital wall and asks, "Your sugar daddy doesn't want you anymore?" She remains silent. Upon learning that she is still with the man abroad, Lu Jinzhi goes berserk: "Break up with him!" She remains silent. Finally, Lu Jinzhi kisses her passionately inside his supercar, pleading again, "I don't mind that other man, as long as you stay, I'll help you keep it a secret from him." As long as she doesn't disappear for another ten years. As long as she's willing to stay. He's willing to bow down.

2. 2 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.4kReads8.6Score22014d adds

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   Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

3. 3 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds
4. 4 夜 Seduction After Dark: My Fiancé’s Uncle Is Both Doting and Irresistible 夜色引诱：未婚夫小叔他又宠又撩 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Cathartic Comeuppance + Mutual First Love + Two Strong Leads] Sharp-tongued heiress vs. mysterious tycoon who dotes on his wife On the eve of her engagement, Su Xiangwan is drugged and set up by her younger sister, her best friend, and her fiancé. Just as she is in danger, the mysterious Chi Mochen comes to her rescue. “Chi Mochen… please… help me…” Only after she has had her way with him does Su Xiangwan realize that the man she slept with is her fiancé’s uncle. “Since this is 3.6kReads9.3Score51614d adds

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   This is a sweet and heartwarming romance novel about a wealthy family. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for ten years, and the female lead also has a place in his heart. It's super sweet and incredibly enjoyable.

5. 5 妹 His Darling Sister Is Dark and Twisted, and the Chaste Crown Prince Is Obsessed With Her 妹宝阴湿，禁欲太子爷缠疯了 Peach Charm桃之魅Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, and it’s still going up! Xia Yang deliberately brought a snake to a blind date to scare off her match, but instead caught the attention of Gu Sihan, the abstinent heir of Beijing’s elite! Gu Sihan pinned her against the wall of a private room. “Miss Xia, you scared off my nephew. Did you think you could just walk away?” “Then... what else 29.1kReads6.5Score2.2k14d adds

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   The male and female leads are 8 years apart. The male lead is initially competitive and domineering, asserting his dominance. It's incredibly sweet, all sugary and cloying, with no angst whatsoever. He likes to call the female lead "baby," is easily jealous but also easy to appease, and will cook for her and buy her pretty dresses. The plot is so sweet it'll make your throat ache. This book is already completed. Another book, "A Sharp-Tongued Boss vs. A Soft and Cute Intern," is also a sweet romance novel with an older man/younger woman relationship. The author is working hard to update, and the quality is guaranteed; the book will be updated daily. Readers can jump in with confidence. Skipping chapters is not recommended, as you might miss some sweet moments. Adding it to your bookshelf would be great to support the author!

6. 6 温 A Burning Night with the Abstinent Crown Prince 温夜炙热，禁欲太子爷宠疯了 Peach Charm桃之魅Modern Romance93k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Wen Yan had just landed a job as a clerk at the Shang Group when her electric scooter accidentally crashed into CEO Shang Yichen's luxury car, leaving her saddled with a massive repair bill. At the morning meeting the next day, she discovered that Shang Yichen was both her boss and her creditor! "Miss Wen, are you trying to pull a scam at my company?" "Mr. Shang, I really didn't do 3.2kReads—Score25914d adds
7. 7 嫁 I Married Into a Powerful Family, and He Spoils Me Rotten! 嫁给豪门大少，我被他宠上天！ Seven-Colored Little Kitty七色小喵Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted The eldest young master of the He family is known for his domineering and ruthless nature. He Yichuan is overbearing and cold-hearted, seemingly incapable of being interested in anyone. Like a Buddhist monk, he stayed abstinent for six months after getting married. He married her only because his elders told him to. Su Xi thought so too: sooner or later, they would end up divorced. But after an unexpected mishap brought them together for one passionate night, He Yichuan began to change. He b 3.3kReads9.0Score18414d adds

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   This is a story featuring a strong male and female lead! The female lead is reborn, and it's a sweet, slow-burning post-marital romance! The male and female leads had little affection in their past lives, but in this life, with a different lifestyle, their feelings deepen, and they even have a baby. The mother-in-law is incredibly kind! The supporting characters are also very endearing!

8. 8 不 Don't You Like Me? Why Do You Get Dizzy When I Kiss You? 不是不喜欢吗，一亲就迷糊？ Hua Ning, Whose Surname Is Shen婳宁她姓沈Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Reborn unhinged beauty VS seemingly aloof but secretly insatiable high-and-mighty heartthrob] [Villainess reborn + on-screen comments + taming a dog + love triangle showdown + devoted couple HE] She was the foil to the truly kind and beautiful female lead. After being reborn, Lu Qingci hadn’t changed her ways. All she wanted was to keep going wild and take everyone down with her! Too bad things didn’t go according to plan Who could tell her where Xu Linchen, the high-and-mighty heartthrob of th 6.8kReads8.9Score77314d adds

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   A story of a man secretly in love with a woman, a femme fatale, twin rebirths, and a chaotic love triangle. The male lead has always secretly loved the female lead; he's the type who pretends to be whatever she likes, a seemingly innocent but actually cunning character. The female lead is clear-headed, arrogant, and straightforward, the kind of person who's ambitious and fearless.

9. 9 我 I'm Younger Than My Brother and Better at Pleasing the Young Lady 我比我哥年轻，更能让大小姐满意 Tao Beixia桃北夏Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Radiant, spoiled, and flirtatious little princess ✖️ Mischievous, bad-boy, loyal puppy of a young master Two wealthy families, both rooted in Beijing’s elite circles ➕ The second male lead pursues her after losing her, but the heroine never looks back ➕ The hero has secretly loved her and fights to win her heart ➕ Childhood friends, with a long-planned romance ➕ Brothers competing for the same woman ➕ A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy ➕ Everyone’s darling ➕ Tension and chemistry ➕ Sweet ro 22.7kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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   These are all books about guys secretly in love [admiration][admiration], the sweet little couples are so adorable [kiss][shy][shy]

10. 10 我 What We Promised Each Other: 我们说好的： Tumi Demon荼靡妖Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted “We’ve grown up. We’re not the same as we were as kids. Do you really think childhood sweethearts would go to all that trouble to find each other just to be friends again?” Lin Yi blinked her clear eyes and laughed carelessly. “I don’t!” Shen Yu blurted out without a moment’s hesitation. “So let’s be together!” Shu Ning looked at Xue Yang and asked, “I’m said to bring bad luck. Aren’t you afraid?” “What’s there to be afraid of? It’s not like I’m a good person!” Xue Yang’s matter-of-fact tone mad 163Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is an incredibly sweet and satisfying read! A powerful and ruthless CEO has been plotting for a long time, seeking revenge on the spot and speaking his mind directly. It features a smart academic genius and an athletic school heartthrob, a sexy internet celebrity and a domineering CEO. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes! The writing is light and smooth, with strong moral values! The characters are all very well-developed. You have to read it! You have to read it! You have to read it!

11. 11 黑 The Mob Boss Is a Character in a Painting 黑老大是画中人物 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance316k WordsOngoing On a winter night when they were eighteen, Du Hechi hauled Shen Ningyuan out of the frozen river. Kneeling on one knee, he sneered, “If you’re fine, why keep going near the river? Trying to get yourself killed?” Shen Ningyuan shivered and looked up. “I wasn’t...” “Weren’t you?” He scoffed. “Want me to throw you back in and let you test the water temperature?” Everyone in the village said he was a thug who’d even hit his own father, and Shen Ningyuan believed them. Six years later, Shen Ningyu 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Having read books for thirty years, I just discovered this one. The female protagonist accidentally finds a painting, and the male and female protagonists meet in a time-space distortion. They redeem each other and engage in extreme flirting! The male protagonist travels through time just to stay by the female protagonist's side. The plot is novel and super good.

12. 12 社 Social Anxiety Survival: My Conquest Mission Is So Socially Mortifying 社恐续命，我的攻略任务超社死 Jiang Qingzheng江清争13k WordsCompleted Keeping My Life Going as a Socially Anxious Shut-In: My Conquest Mission Is Socially Mortifying 109Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; it's incredibly well-written, especially the tug-of-war between the male and female leads.

13. 13 老 My Wife Is Terrible at Math 老婆是数学学渣 City-chanCity酱Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted An aloof, distinguished, all-subjects genius CEO vs. a sweet, gentle, math-struggling heroine!!! Super sweet + determined pursuit + from campus to the workplace!!! That September, with the first touches of autumn in the air, the new semester of her second year of high school began amid the chirping of cicadas. She stepped into the classroom, her white skirt trailing over the threshold, her waist-length hair lifted by the breeze through the hall as flecks of light danced in its ends. Those few st 16Reads—Score28414d adds

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    The male lead disappeared without a trace after graduating high school, lost contact for seven years, and harbored a secret love for the female lead for many years. After a long separation, they reunited, and he pursued her relentlessly. Highly recommended! Love is like cultivating a flower; the love of a cold and calculating CEO, for many years, has been solely for the female lead. She stands there, surpassing everyone else.

14. 14 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 Romance801k 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 1.4kReads—Score12614d adds

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    I highly recommend this book! The plot is roughly as follows: the male and female leads are engaged. The male lead comes from a very wealthy family and has been in love with the female lead since childhood. They've never met, but he always thinks of her and even goes abroad to train himself for her. Upon returning home, his first act to get closer to her is to make her his assistant. The female lead comes from a high-ranking family, but her mother died early, and her father neglected her. She grew up under the care of her grandparents. Due to childhood trauma, she lost some of her memories, including her first meeting with the male lead. She graduated from a prestigious university and later became a diplomat. For the female lead, their feelings developed gradually over time, but for the male lead, it was all premeditated. It's a strong, pure love story. The female lead has her own career, and the male lead is deeply in love with her, completely devoted to her, and deeply respects her. It's incredibly captivating! At the same time, the male lead is the female lead's salvation.

15. 15 疯 My Unhinged Wife Is a Little Pig 疯批媳妇儿是小猪 Shi Qibao十柒宝Modern Romance266k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends] [Loyal Dog] [Unhinged] [Wife-Obsessed Protector] He Pingye was knocked silly, and became both crazy and domineering. But nobody knew he had simply been reborn. In his previous life, he died horribly. His soul drifted without a home as he watched the "little pig" he had personally cared for and protected for twenty years, his little moon, sacrifice her freedom and lose the use of her legs for dancing in order to avenge him. She endured everything in silence, suffering one humi 4.2kReads—Score23414d adds

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    This new book! The hero and heroine are childhood sweethearts, super doting! The story is good and the writing is good [learned]

16. 16 乖 The Good Girl Marries a Powerful Man in the Capital 乖乖女二嫁京圈大佬 Half a Life Gone 219半生已过219Modern Romance260k WordsOngoing [Older, fatherly man x sweet, obedient girl + Second Male Lead Takes the Girl + face-slapping the ex-husband + building a career + sweet romance + the powerful one bows his head + quality comfort food] __ Yu Shu is a sweet, obedient girl. She got married right after graduating, to a man her parents had chosen for her. Her scumbag husband was sure she would be easy to control. Not only did he deceive her into marriage, he also planned to live off her. Driven into a corner, the sweet girl turned o 189Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist had been plotting for a long time and finally hoped that the female protagonist would get a divorce. He then paved the way for the female protagonist's career and supported her step by step.

17. 17 在 Waiting for You Beneath the Distant Moon 在遥远的月下等你 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Jiang Tongru never imagined that a company retreat to an ancient village would send her tumbling into another era. At a bonfire gathering, she mistakenly tucked a fiery red lily into a young man's belt. Zhang Lanyi stared at her coldly, his expression impossible to read. When she awoke the next day, Jiang Tongru thought it had all been a wild dream. But on the second and third nights, the sound of drums rang out right on schedule, drawing her into that ancient grassland. She thought it was a dre 1kReads8.2Score12914d adds

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    Having been a reader for thirty years, I just discovered this book and stayed up until the early hours. The female lead accidentally travels to another time and space, and the male and female leads redeem each other with extreme flirting! The male lead transcends the limitations of time and space, just to stay by her side. The plot is original and super good!

18. 18 重 My Reborn Ex-Husband Is a Pitiful Crybaby Who Blushes and Begs for Kisses 重生前夫是小可怜爱哭脸红要亲亲 May Every Generation Ascend to Heaven辈辈上天Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Reborn at school + Sweet romance + She pursues him + Revenge on scumbags + Pure love + HE] A bold, flirtatious, hot-tempered heroine who knows exactly how to charm × a love-starved, devoted hero with an intense possessive streak Qu Wan was a bad woman. She stopped at nothing to get what she wanted. In her previous life, she was forced to marry someone she didn't love, and slept with her husband without giving him her heart. She cursed him and acted as if he didn't exist! When her father went to 163Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is full of bittersweet moments. The male lead is tortured to death right at the beginning, the female lead is incredibly charming, the male lead blushes every day, and the two of them are always so lovey-dovey, hahaha, I'm going to read it now.

19. 19 月 The Moon Sinks into the River 月亮沉江 Jiang Nanjiang降南姜Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted [A Childhood Friend Appears Out of Nowhere + Stealing Someone's Partner + Scheming CEO (A Proud “Bastard”)] [A Cunning, Ambitious Heir × A Clear-Eyed, Decisive Heiress] When she was young, at eighteen and in love, Qin Wenzhi wrote these words: “May every year be like today, and may the prodigal return to find me waiting.” But over the many years that followed, she watched the prodigal change girlfriends again and again. Even he couldn't remember how many there had been. Her all-or-nothing final 13.8kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    Qin Wenzhi touched the fabric, somewhat dissatisfied: "Not new?" Jiang Yu chuckled softly: "Yeah, I'm too poor to afford a new one." She didn't know that this garment was one he wore when he was eighteen, worn only once, but always in excellent condition. Since their paths crossed recently, he had washed it again. Simply because, on his coming-of-age ceremony, he wore this garment and made a wish—"I, Jiang Yu, sincerely pray that Qin Wenzhi will grant me the one I love."

20. 20 蓄 He’d Planned It All Along: Falling in Love With Me 蓄谋已久爱上我 Moonshadow Lanqing月影岚清Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted A devoted, scheming CEO × a dazzling, sharp-tongued heiress. Marriage first, then love; secret crush turned mutual, with a chase to win her back. An alliance that began as a scheme becomes the deep love he has been plotting for years. Everyone in Lin City knows the Lu Group is on the brink of bankruptcy and that marrying into a branch of the Jiang family is its only chance to survive. The spoiled, sharp-tongued Lu heiress, Lu Yunqi, is forced to marry Jiang Yubai, who is said to belong to a bran 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had been plotting for two years before finally marrying the female lead, and after their marriage, he doted on her immensely. It's super sweet! @

21. 21 暗 The Ache of a Secret Crush 暗恋刺耳 Coconut Chicken Wings椰子鸡翅Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted The rating just came out and will rise later! [College life + sweet romance + love at first sight + secret crush comes true + happy ending] [Sweet, innocent, and oblivious girl × devoted top student with a secret crush] Yuncheng High School had two famous students. One was Yun Zhixia, a top student in the humanities. The other was Chen Shixu, who consistently ranked first in the science track. One excelled in the humanities, the other in science. Their paths could hardly have been more different 9.7kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds

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    Who understands? Who understands? The male lead has a crush on the female lead! Why is such a good novel rated so low?! Raise the rating, raise it! It's so good! The more I read, the better it gets! Hehehe, keep reading, keep reading! Hahahaha, it's so sweet! Male lead has a crush on the female lead + campus romance = so sweet!

22. 22 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335.5kReads9.8Score46.5k14d adds

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    Because tomatoes are red, the cow will bump into you from inside its belly.

23. 23 回 Back to 2019: The Physics Genius Is My Junior Schoolmate 回到2019，物理天才是我学弟 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted When office worker Jiang Xiao Yu returned to her alma mater for its seventieth-anniversary celebration, she felt a dusty physics book tucked into a crack in a wall in a corner of the library. On a whim, she took it home. She fell asleep, and when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a boy’s dormitory in 2019, lying on a bed and staring into a pair of eyes filled with shock and restrained anger. Wen Ci Yan, a genius in the physics department, was tearing his hair out over a crucial pro 4kReads8.4Score50114d adds

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    I have just discovered this book after twenty years of reading. I followed it until early in the morning. The male protagonist was a physics genius and died mysteriously. The female protagonist travels back in time to 2019 and meets the male protagonist. The male and female protagonists flirt with each other to the extreme. It's very interesting, they redeem each other, and the plot is exciting! Highly sweet and addictive! Love this book so much!!

24. 24 军 The White-Collar Girl and Her Military Training Instructor 军训教官的小白领 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted The first time Fu Suting addressed the group, the sound of his military boots striking the ground echoed in every heart. “My name is Fu Suting.” He surveyed the room, his gaze like a blade tempered in ice. “There are no office workers here, only soldiers.” Lin Xiaoyu was unlucky enough to become the object of his special “attention.” When she couldn’t hold a proper military stance, he personally measured the gap between her knees with a ruler. When she kept stepping out of sync during a march, 5.3kReads8.0Score35214d adds

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    Having read for thirty years, I just finished this one. I stayed up until 3 a. M. The male lead is a soldier who flirts with the female lead until she loses control. It's super sweet and addictive.

25. 25 假 The Fake Easygoing Heiress: The Shanghai Tycoon’s Heir’s Nemesis Assistant 假佛系千金沪圈太子爷的克星助理 Weiwei Mu微微木Modern Romance459k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance · Wealthy Family · Love After Marriage · A Powerful Team] Clear-headed, cunning fallen heiress (pretends to be easygoing, but is truly ambitious) vs. sharp-tongued, scheming Shanghai tycoon (possessive, fatherly type) She worships Buddha but saves no one; he obeys the law but not his heart. Luo Xi thought she had walked into a wolf's trap. Jin Siyu knew she was the spider weaving the web, and he willingly fell into it. Luo Xi was set up by her sister-in-law. Her cards were frozen, 2.8kReads—Score24414d adds

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    Currently being serialized, this is a new book from a talented author. It's a mystery why it doesn't have much readership. The writing is incredibly captivating, the logic is sound, the plot unfolds layer by layer, and it touches on professional knowledge, making the content quite hardcore. The male lead is cunning and has been plotting for a long time. It's a very good read!

26. 26 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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    A refined and aristocratic young master from a wealthy family × a cool and bright young lady! 😳 The male and female leads have an age gap; he's the gentle and doting fatherly type of boyfriend! He's had a crush on the female lead for many years.

27. 27 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

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    A refined and aristocratic young master from a wealthy family × a cool and bright young lady! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The male and female leads have an age gap; he's the gentle and doting fatherly type of boyfriend! He's had a crush on the female lead for many years.

28. 28 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score31614d adds

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    These are all books where the male protagonist has secretly loved the female protagonist for many years and silently waits for her to grow up!

29. 29 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
30. 30 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds

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    🌸Don't be fooled by the ratings and titles, the content is rich and exciting!! [Already Recommended] First Book: The male lead is aloof, powerful, and has a deep background! During an inspection, he sets his sights on the female lead, who has just entered the system! He's physically attracted to her, and he uses his position to deliberately approach her, flirting and seducing her relentlessly! The female lead outwardly respectfully calls him "Secretary," but her inner monologue is: What a load of rubbish, a wolf in sheep's clothing... After living together, the female lead discovers that this man is an iceberg to outsiders, but a volcano to her! A perfect older man/younger man relationship! [Already Recommended] Second Book: The Forced Love of a Powerful Figure in the System!! From forced love to being unable to live without him, from fear and avoidance to having eyes only for him! From a secret relationship to having twins, forced love + office romance + daily life with kids, high-energy throughout, super sweet! [Already Recommended] Third Book: A powerful figure in the office, usually gentle and refined, is completely captivated by the gaze of a beautiful new female subordinate (even the female lead looks at a dog with affection)! The male lead thinks the female lead is flirting with him, while the female lead thinks he's giving her work instructions. An extreme tug-of-war of misperceptions! Every time the female lead gives a serious report, the male lead's inner monologue is: "She's flirting again! I need to stay calm!" But he never manages to. 🙂

31. 31 误 Falling Into My Boss’s Favor: Qingzi’s Heartfelt Story 误入领导心尖：清姿叙心 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
32. 32 腹 The Cunning Tycoon: My Aloof Boss's Tender Trap 腹黑大佬：高冷领导的温柔陷阱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Workplace drama in the public sector + age gap + forceful love that later becomes passionate devotion + secret crush turned real + romantic tension + career growth.] After graduating, Shiqing takes the civil service exam, never imagining she would end up working under Lu Tingyuan, her best friend's older brother. Even more surprisingly, the icy, imposing man who had intimidated her ever since their school days has apparently been watching her all along! After an accidental drunken encounter, he 14.8kReads8.4Score1.3k14d adds
33. 33 一 One Kiss Seals the Deal, Mr. Mo, Don't Get Carried Away 一吻定情，莫总你别太放肆 Lucky Ingot招财元宝Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [The Qi Family’s Little Princess vs. Her Devoted Knight] [Fake Siblings of the Elite | Devoted Knight Gets Swept Off His Feet | They Choose Each Other] Qi Fu, little princess of a wealthy family and fashion designer. Her motto: Men only slow down my designing. Mo Zhici, adopted son of a wealthy family and a cold, domineering CEO. His motto: Qi Fu. He kissed her by force and got slapped. His confession was crushed, so he could only quietly manage her family business and protect her from afar. Th 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He'd had a crush on the career-driven heroine for years, but she just wouldn't get it! After being rejected, he could only watch from afar. Then the heroine discovered his feelings and he successfully pounced on her and slept with her. [Shy]

34. 34 拿 After Taking 150,000 Taels and Getting a Divorce, the Marquis Came Chasing After Me with a Child 拿了十五万两和离后，侯爷带娃追来了 Wen Xi KI闻溪KIMarriage & Romance46k WordsCompleted After Taking 150,000 Taels in Divorce, the Marquis Came After Her with Their Child 75.4kReads—Score1.7k14d adds

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    Sweet and sour—it was all part of the male lead's long-planned scheme.

35. 35 重 Reborn, I Reunite with My Handsome, Strong, and Tragic Husband 重生后我与美强惨夫君破镜重圆了 Wen Xi KI闻溪KIAncient Romance307k WordsCompleted [Reborn to Win Back Her Husband + Redemption and Revenge + Direct, Bittersweet Romance] [Mutual Firsts] [Complete] (The rating is still climbing, so come on in and take a look, ladies!) Reborn Tsundere Commandery Princess X Beautiful, Tragic, Humble General Reborn in the fifth year of their marriage, Zhao Lanxi spends every day showering her icy husband with affection, trying to warm the heart she broke. Shen Yanzhao watches coldly. “Your Highness, I won’t fall for the same trick twice!” She kis 10.6kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
36. 36 今 Joyful Rain Today 今朝喜雨 Xi YinL曦音LModern Romance150k WordsOngoing | Love at First Sight · Reunion After Years Apart · Reconciliation · HE · Light Suspense | The moon shines like frost, and virtue rests in the heart. A cool, roguishly handsome anti-drug cop and a radiant, alluring dancer When Shi Yu was eighteen, she fled with her mother from the small town rife with rumors. That same year, she met Lu Jin, a dazzling and proud prodigy. A beautiful summer, and a grand love at first sight. Lu Jin’s voice was clear and magnetic. “Want to try dating me?” Four yea —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love at first sight + campus romance + long-awaited reunion + reconciliation + slight suspense. A cool and aloof narcotics officer & a beautiful and charming dancer. Shi Yu meets the brilliant Lu Jin at eighteen, and they fall in love at first sight, beginning an unforgettable campus romance. After graduation, however, they break up due to a misunderstanding caused by Shi Yu's family situation. Five years later, they meet again, each with new identities, their passion burning intensely yet bittersweetly. A gentle rain falls, bringing back the old flame. The male and female leads have mutual feelings throughout the story. 1V1, SC, HE (Happy Ending)

37. 37 半 Half a Plum Blossom, Five Parts Sweet 半落青梅五分糖 Half a Leaf in a Window一扇半叶Modern Romance799k WordsOngoing After an accident, she married her best friend's older brother. He was a poker-faced man, but he carefully set one trap after another to spoil her, until she gradually fell for his honeyed words. He said, “We're practically childhood friends, so I can't spoil you too much. Three parts sweetness is too bland, and all sugar is too cloying. Five parts is just right. That's how we can be happy together for a lifetime!” 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds

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    She pursued him for four years, but he told her not to waste her time. Later, he got drunk at a bar, his eyes red, and asked someone, "Does she still like me?" His friend said it was unlikely. He was stunned for a long time before asking, "Then what should I do?" Super sweet.

38. 38 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    Both of these are very good books about unrequited love that spans over a decade.

39. 39 皇 The Foolishly Beautiful Girl Raised by the Empress Is the Crown Prince’s Most Cherished Darling 皇后养的笨美人，被太子娇宠入骨 A Fat Panda一只胖达Ancient Romance478k WordsOngoing (The rating just went up, and it'll rise more. The main story is complete, with bonus chapters still updating.) [Mutual devotion + political intrigue + sweet romance + utterly doting love + airheaded beauty + childhood sweethearts + everyone's darling + empress mother-in-law's doting affection] [A genuinely sweet, airheaded beauty x a gentle, protective crown prince who lives for his wife] Jiaojiao's mother was the most loyal senior maid serving the empress. Fifteen years ago, she took a poison 2.4kReads6.4Score16514d adds

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    It was all premeditated; they grew up together, and the male lead loved the female lead so much he was willing to give his life for her.

40. 40 暗 Eleven Years of Secret Love, and Mr. Ji Finally Falls Hard 暗恋十一年，季先生彻底沉沦 Snow White Wangwang雪白旺旺Modern Romance110k WordsOngoing [Proud Heiress x Lover Who Won't Take No for an Answer, Male Lead Is Pure in Body and Heart] After eleven years of secretly loving her, Ji Yanxun traveled ten hours on the night Jian Qinghe broke up with her boyfriend, all to create a long-planned chance encounter. To outsiders, Ji Yanxun had just dealt with some woman's scumbag ex and seemed to have become her kept man?? He's the CEO of the mighty Ji Group, with the economy in his hands. How could he be someone's kept man? Meanwhile, Jian Qingh 165Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hehehe, this one! The male lead absolutely loves it.

41. 41 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.9kReads6.5Score21514d adds

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    🙌Please take a look! This is an older author from outside the site, with good writing, but it's angsty, long, bittersweet, and agonizing—suitable for adults 👀. It's a campus/urban story with two protagonists who are reborn. Their families have a feud; the female lead killed the male lead and is reborn to atone for her sins. Initially, the male lead verbally refuses to forgive her, but his actions still show love. The female lead redeems him, then loses her memory, and the male lead goes insane.

42. 42 恶 The Ruthless Wolf’s Love 恶狼折爱 Ning Sishao凝四少Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [Wild, ambitious power broker Fu Jisheng × bright, proud model Liu Yanni + coaxing her away from her boyfriend + devoted love + older man, mutually devoted] Fu Jisheng: “Some people are like rainbows. You only know they exist once you meet them.” Liu Yanni: “A beauty is like a rainbow, so just take her by force!” At 23, Liu Yanni has become one of the top models in the industry, thanks to her alluring looks and figure as well as her outstanding professional skills. Little do people realize that, 955Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight while abroad. He has been plotting to ruin her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and forcibly takes her away. After that, he watches her very closely, afraid that someone else will take her away. He loves her very much. [Smirk]

43. 43 向 Xiang Beixun 向北浔 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Secret crush becomes love + reunion after years apart + a partner who guides her + both leads are romantically inexperienced] [Government-sector client ✖️ female cost estimator at a construction company] “If you can do the job, do it. If you can’t, we’ll find someone else!” Lu Tingxi never expected to see Jiang Xun again. When he does, her project manager is scolding her until she looks like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand. “When one door closes, another opens. If the south is dark, 571Reads—Score10814d adds

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    It was all premeditated, a long-awaited reunion, and years of unrequited love. The male lead's love is absolutely genuine; his long-cherished feelings have finally been reciprocated! [Admiration]

44. 44 顶 The Ultimate Long Game 顶级蓄谋 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Female growth + mature adults + long-laid plans + both virgins + guiding lover + workplace romance and marriage] Gu Wangshu had barely finalized her divorce when Cheng Tianyue kissed her. “Cheng Tianyue, is it? I’ll just pretend a dog slobbered on me!” She thought he was an adversary she’d never see again, only to somehow end up working for him as his client. He wholeheartedly supported her, protected her, and loved her. He told her, “Cherry, don’t turn down new experiences in life. Be brave an 70Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 竹 My Childhood Friend Returns: He's Been Plotting This for a Long Time 竹马归来：他蓄谋已久 A Midsummer Night's Dream孟夏夜之梦Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted The year Qi Yeli left Jincheng, Ye Zhenzhen clutched his coat hem and cried so hard she could barely breathe. Ten years later, they meet again, and she’s smiling as she straightens another man’s tie. “Just the big brother next door?” Qi Ye presses her against the wall in the wedding-hall corridor. “Let me teach you something.” “Prey I’ve had my eye on since childhood has always belonged to me.” 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts + premeditated plot + the male and female leads have sharp tongues + no misunderstandings + no third party + sweet!

46. 46 久 Reunited After All These Years 久别再相逢 Yuan Muye原牧野Modern Romance247k WordsOngoing [Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Secret Crushes + Mutual Devotion + Angst Before Sweetness + Healing] Yu Jing first heard that Qin Lang liked her from their classmates in their first year of high school. He was a handsome, confident, outgoing boy, while she was a quiet nobody who kept to herself. Sensitive, insecure, and introverted, she couldn’t help sneaking glances at him, convinced that no one had noticed her little secret. Then she spotted his name carved into her friend’s desk. When eve 604Reads—Score10814d adds

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    The scheming boy is here 🤭 A 10-year crush has come true

47. 47 芷 Zhining’s Winter 芷宁的东天 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted At thirty, Zhining had long since stopped believing in love and decided to live alone, freely and on her own terms. Then a chance game of murder mystery brought the forceful, passionate Shao Dong into her quiet life. His overwhelming possessiveness and affection threw off her familiar rhythm. She had thought she would never fall in love again, but when faced with someone willing to do anything for her, The resolve she had held for years to never marry began to waver. At the halfway point of life 350Reads—Score10214d adds

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    At thirty, she escaped the turmoil of the workplace, gracefully broke up with her ex, and decided to live alone, her heart sealed. A murder mystery game led to a chance encounter with a gentle, handsome man. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and off-screen, they were mutually attracted. Their daily banter was sweet and playful; his unwavering affection healed her past wounds and warded off unwanted suitors. Before, she had no interest in love, but now her heart belongs entirely to him, and she dedicates the rest of her life to his tenderness and undivided love.

48. 48 撞 After Discovering the Doll's Secret, I Fell for Him 撞破人偶秘密后，我沦陷了 The Chatty Wooden One爱聊天的木头Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Younger obsessive, unhinged, devoted puppy x cool-headed, independent senior executive | Older woman-younger man romance | Secret crush | Intense emotional tension | One-on-one romance, both leads have no past partners] Lu Jianwei is the marketing director of Fangtang Group, a true career queen. She’s never dated, stays clear-headed and disciplined, and devotes her life to work, never getting involved in romance. To get through a matchmaking date, she goes along halfheartedly. The date doesn’t 469Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A long-planned journey, a long period of lying in wait, and meticulous disguise—all for the sake of reaching the heroine's side.

49. 49 重 Reborn, I Can’t Hide the School Bully’s Simpering Inner Voice 重生后，校霸的舔狗心声藏不住了 Qing Fangzeyuan清芳泽远Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + reborn + obsessive, devoted love + sweet pursuit of her husband + the heroine can hear the hero’s thoughts] “Sign it. You’ll get what you want.” In the intensive care unit, he tossed down the divorce papers, his gaze icy. Gu Wan signed with a cold laugh. Good. Her heart was failing, and she was dying. At last, she could escape the five-year marriage that had tormented them both. She hated him until her dying breath. She hated him for drugging her and ruining her life, and for for 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a great book. The male lead has liked the female lead since childhood and waited for her to grow up. Later, he died to save her. The female lead is reborn and dotes on the male lead. It's super sweet!

50. 50 领 My Fiancé Stood Me Up Before We Could Get Our Marriage License, Then His Younger Brother Took His Chance 领证前失约，未婚夫弟弟趁虚而入 Tea After茶后Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Contemporary Romance + Younger Brother Steals the Girl + Long-Planned Pursuit + Devoted Husband + Sweet Romance + Scheming Male Tea + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One + Dotes on Her Alone + Powerful CEO] Just minutes before they were due to register their marriage, her fiancé, Pei Tingshen, decided to put it off, turned the car around, and went to the hospital to visit his childhood sweetheart, who had just returned from abroad. Shen Ruoxi delivered one final warning over the phone. “If 26.2kReads8.6Score3.7k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A super good watch. The scheming, manipulative male lead rises to power. The older brother stands him up before their marriage registration, so the younger brother volunteers, "Sister-in-law, do you think I'm good enough?" Scheming, funny, and the younger brother is a total green tea b*tch.

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