The Male Lead Beats His Son and Is Extremely Strict with Him 男主揍儿子，对儿子很严

1. 1 墨 The Mo Family Rules 墨色家规 Chestnut Loves Meat栗子爱吃肉啊Modern Romance733k WordsCompleted [Father and Son / Family Bonds / Discipline] An unexpected accident and an unwanted child completely shattered the life plan he had spent half his life putting together. He had imagined countless dazzling futures, but never once thought that someone like this would barge into his life out of nowhere, smashing all his obsessions and hopes to pieces. Forced to take on the role of a father, he never felt even the slightest warmth toward the child. To him, the child was not a beloved blood relative 4.6kReads8.2Score351Shelves

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   This is really good; the strict father character is portrayed perfectly.

2. 2 豪 The Rebellious Heiress: Her Second Uncle Spoils Her Silly 豪门小叛逆，被二叔宠软了 Chestnut Loves Meat栗子爱吃肉啊Two Male Leads608k WordsOngoing Older man / Two male leads / Devoted love / No blood relation Li Nian’an was spoiled by his parents from childhood, skipping class, smoking, getting into fights, talking back, and doing whatever he pleased. After losing both parents, he becomes a wayward teenager whom no one can control. His guardian, his second uncle Li Jinhan, enters his chaotic life with an iron hand and begins correcting him through the harshest, most uncompromising methods. Faced with the boy’s deep-rooted rebelliousness 2.6kReads6.8Score246Shelves

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   Of course, I recommend "Ink-Colored Family Rules"! It's a masterpiece by author Li Zi, featuring Sheng Siye and Sheng Shunian as the main characters. The reason for their strictness towards their son is their immense power, which they need their son to protect them in the future. If you're looking for something to read, check it out! The next two books are also great, both by author Li Zi. There's also "Rules Before the Court," which you can find on the author's homepage! [Shy][shy][shy]

3. 3 哥 Big Brother, Please Don’t Treat Me Like This 哥，求你别这般待我 Chestnut Loves Meat栗子爱吃肉啊Two Male Leads415k WordsOngoing Two male leads, age-gap romance, unrelated by blood, happy ending. Lu Yunzheng has lived by the rules since birth. He shouldered the burden of his family at a young age, and returned as its head, as cold and imposing as a mountain. Lu Xingmian is his younger brother in name only, cherished by the whole family. Spoiled by their affection, he pushes the boundaries time and again, only to be met with a sternness reserved for him alone and silent protection. 777Reads—Score101Shelves
4. 4 当 When a War God Dad Meets His Lazy Son 当战神老爹遇上咸鱼儿子 Extra Sugar in My Milk Tea奶茶要双倍糖Historical364k WordsOngoing Reader's Guide A one-on-one, family-focused story centered on easygoing, healing father-and-son daily life. The pacing is slow, so readers who prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories may want to steer clear. If you enjoy stories like this: A battle-hardened general returns from fifteen years guarding the frontier to find his son sprawled in the courtyard, teasing crickets. He raises his ruler, and his son flops onto the ground. “Go ahead and hit me. If you hurt me, I'll go cry to Grandma 701Reads—Score106Shelves

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   The war god father returned home after fifteen years of guarding the border, and his son just wanted to lie down. So—he was beaten. A ruler, a rattan cane, a white waxwood stick—they all came in turns; kneeling, confinement, eating bitter melon—the methods varied. Fang Junheng had no special abilities, no secrets, only a mouth and a pair of fast legs. His father truly beat him, and he was truly afraid. But as the beatings continued, you'd realize: this father's strictness stemmed from his fear that his son wouldn't be able to handle things in the future; this son's timidity was a gradual learning of how to stand up for himself. A strict father isn't abuse; it's another kind of silent support, which should be to your liking.

5. 5 调 The Mischievous Little One Knows How to Charm, but His CEO Dad Has No Answer 调皮小崽会撒娇，霸总老爹真没招 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, rebellious young heir VS seemingly pure and innocent sweetheart who’s actually a verbal powerhouse Wealthy families + equally matched leads who are both pure + super sweet with no angst + happy ending + raising a child + everyone’s favorite + slight ensemble cast + multiple couples + light suspense + lighthearted comedy Everyone knows Fang Yichen, the eldest son of the richest family, is an unparalleled business genius and a larger-than-life character. At seventeen, he multiplied 3.5kReads8.1Score150Shelves

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   This perfectly matches. The little boy gets spanked every day; his dad is very strict with him. Chapter 48 onwards is a story about raising a child from birth, focusing on the father-son relationship. The little boy is incredibly cute, the family's darling, and his interactions with his father are incredibly loving. The father spoils his son, spanking him when he misbehaves, and then comforting him afterwards. From chapter 56 onwards, the little boy starts causing trouble, constantly troubling his dad. After that, his bottom is never still; he's either getting spanked or on his way to get spanked. Chapters 58, 65, 69, 71, 73, 75, 79, 80, 83, 88, 90, and 110 all feature scenes of him getting spanked.

6. 6 我 My Dog Son Is a Divine Beast 我的狗儿子是神兽 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊23k WordsCompleted My Dog Son Is a Divine Beast 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Urban Fantasy + Beast Taming + Comedy + Twist + Thrilling Read] Mom, I'm hungry. ... Wait a minute, I'll cook some noodles first. Everyone else walks their dogs, I walk my divine beast; I almost went bankrupt trying to raise it. Until that day, it transformed into a handsome silver-haired boy in front of me.

7. 7 我 My Dog Is My Creditor 我的狗是债主 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted My Dog Is My Creditor 10Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 灰 Grey Dog Is Up to No Good 灰狗不正经 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted Gray Dog Is Up to No Good 2Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 天 A Divine Pet from the Heavens: My Contract Beast Goes Woof-Woof 天降神宠：我的契约兽会旺旺叫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊23k WordsCompleted A Divine Pet Falls from the Sky: My Contract Beast Says "Woof Woof" 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 10 她 She Gave Birth to My Little Brother 她给我生了个弟弟 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted She Gave Birth to a Little Brother for Me 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I saw her again five years later at the airport. She was holding the hand of a little boy whose face looked exactly like mine when I was a child. When she saw me, she looked down and said something to her son. The little guy toddled up to me, looked up, and asked, "Uncle, are you my dad? Mom said you died." She walked over, looking down at me with a smile I'd never seen before: "Let me introduce you, this is your son. Also, I've changed my mind; I don't plan to have him call you Dad anymore."

11. 11 夫 The Couple Raked in Millions from Their Electricity Bill 夫妻俩靠电费，狂捞几百万 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted The couple rakes in millions by charging for electricity. —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 掌 The Sect Master's Wife Is Jingli Reborn, and Her Cleanliness Obsession Is a Heavenly Law 掌门夫人她净璃转世，洁癖竟是天条 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊20k WordsCompleted The Sect Leader's Wife Is the Reincarnation of Jingli, and Her Germophobia Is Actually a Heavenly Law 17Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 当 The Man I Stabbed Saving My Brother Years Ago Sent My Son to College Twenty Years Later 当年我为救弟弟砍的人，二十年后供我儿子上了大学 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted The man I hacked to pieces to save my younger brother all those years ago paid for my son’s college tuition twenty years later. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 那 I Was Five That Year, and I Flattened a Grave 那年我五岁，平了一座坟 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊38k WordsCompleted I Was Five That Year When I Leveled a Tomb —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 御 Beast Taming: There’s an Old Man in the Tomb 御兽：坟里有个老爷爷 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted Beast Taming: There’s an Old Man in the Grave 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 师 Senior Sister Doesn't Come Home at Night 师姐夜不归 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted My Senior Sister Never Comes Home at Night 9Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 你 You're Poor. What Does That Have to Do with Me? 你穷，关我屁事 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted You’re broke. What’s that got to do with me? 32Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 败 A Scoundrel’s Path to Success in the Ancient Imperial Exams 败类的古代科举之路 Lin Lin Xi Xi林林熙熙Ancient Romance299k WordsOngoing Su Yanci was a bad person. After getting his parents killed and bringing about his own death, he was given a chance to be reborn. As long as he completes the System’s missions, he can return to the past and start over… 4.7kReads7.3Score320Shelves

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    🌈Perfectly meets the criteria, it couldn't be stricter! ✨A pure scumbag who does all sorts of evil deeds, the male lead is resurrected by a system after death and placed in a fictional ancient world as the youngest legitimate son of the Duke of Zhenguo. To reform Su Yanci, the system installs a halo around him that says he "needs strict discipline." This halo makes everyone believe that Su Yanci is an unparalleled genius, but inherently unruly and dissolute, requiring strict discipline and restraint to succeed; otherwise, he will harm himself, others, and his family. More importantly, everyone around the male lead is a paranoid control freak. If he disobeys them, he's doomed—he gets beaten up! A true masterclass in discipline, a protagonist-torture story!

19. 19 父 Father, Don't Be Angry. Your Son Knows He Was Wrong 父皇别凶，儿臣知错了 Cat Beastie猫兽兽Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted (The entire novel is complete, so jump in and enjoy!) [Father-Son Bond + Ancient-Style Political Intrigue + Crown Prince's Upbringing + Physical and Emotional Torture, Followed by a Groveling Redemption] He drinks the poisoned wine his mother gives him, becoming the sharpest blade of Great Qi. His proud spirit is broken bit by bit, and he becomes the empire's most loyal, solitary subject. He thinks that as long as he endures and obeys, he can eventually earn a little of his father's affection. B 16.4kReads7.6Score1.3kShelves

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    Without saying a word, they left one person behind and went.

20. 20 社 A Sociable Little One Takes Her Sweet, Delicate Mom Along to Join the Army 社牛崽崽带娇软亲妈去随军 Er Lulu二鹿鹿Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Military Marriage + Marriage First, Love Later + Gifted Kids + Women Supporting Women] Jiang Ningning transmigrates into a military-marriage novel as the deceased biological mother of a pair of gifted twins. Her husband sends her a monthly child support payment, but the original owner is weak-willed and constantly gets swindled out of the money by her in-laws on one pretext or another. The twins raise their mother by scavenging, until their fifth birthday, when the disillusione 9.2kReads8.9Score943Shelves

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    This isn't really the male lead's fault; after all, his son is quite mischievous. The first time they met, he was at the front gate, yelling "Huo Heidan!" Through a megaphone! Like a little adult, he crossed his arms, scrutinizing his father from head to toe, shaking his head in disdain. Ugly, dark-skinned, not as pretty as his mother; cold and aloof, not as gentle as his mother; too tall, too muscular… there wasn't a single decent feature about him; he was completely unworthy of his mother! He didn't say a word, yet it seemed he had said a thousand words. Huo Donglin's neck veins throbbed, desperately resisting the urge to pull down his son's cotton pants and spank him.

21. 21 身 My Identity Is a Mystery, and My Immortal Lord Father Dotes on Me 身份成迷，仙君爹爹狠狠疼 Xiao Xiao, Hero of Tragic Romance虐文男主潇潇Two Male Leads314k WordsCompleted [Father-son affection + brotherly affection + two male leads + happy ending] [Sweet and angsty, with a happy ending. The author has a lot of peculiar tastes. If you can’t accept them, just read it a few more times and you’ll get used to them.] The little son of an immortal lord was kidnapped by a river demon when he was young. After enduring countless hardships, he finally returned home, only to discover that thirty thousand years had passed! And the younger son who came home had another hidden 1.4kReads7.1Score110Shelves

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    How can a book on disciplining your son be complete without this one?!

22. 22 七 The 1970s: After Coming to My Senses, I Discover a Baby on the Way 七零：清醒后，发现肚里有了娃 Lin Qiye林其野Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Period setting + Raising kids + Building wealth + Ensemble cast Lin Tang was once the apple of her parents' eyes. Then one day, she fell and became an idiot. When she woke up, she discovered that not only had she lost her status as a wealthy young lady from Shanghai, she was also pregnant with a country bumpkin's child! Looking at the rough cotton jacket she was wearing and the meager meal on the table, Lin Tang broke down. My Bragi dress, my watch, my little leather shoes, they're all gone! I w 8.3kReads8.3Score832Shelves

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    Especially beautiful

23. 23 九 The 1990s: The Gruff Factory Director Begs for Love with Red Eyes 九零年代，糙汉厂长红眼求爱 Gu Yin En顾寅恩Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof top female student × clingy, rugged veteran officer] Lin Lu: a promising student at a prestigious university in the capital. Song Chen: a promising officer with a bright future in the military. After he saves her life, the two are forced into marriage and have a child. Lin Lu assumes Song Chen is just as unwilling as she is, so once the baby is born, she leaves without a second thought. After being harmed and confined to her bed for seven years, Lin Lu wakes up and finally realiz 6.8kReads8.8Score425Shelves

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    ① The male lead is very strict with his son. Once, he lied about a fight at school and was chased and beaten up. He also disrespects the female lead, saying he wouldn't change his wife, but he could live without his son.

24. 24 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
25. 25 被 After His Father Deposed Him, He Became the Greatest Shadow Guard 被父皇废黜后，他成了第一暗卫 Ji Pei佶佩Two Male Leads285k WordsOngoing [Historical power struggle + physical and emotional angst] [This is not a BL romance!] He was his father's least-loved son, yet also his firstborn. With the throne meant to pass to the eldest legitimate son, he became the crown prince his father despised most. When the crown prince of the Eastern Palace shed his splendid robes, he became the emperor's most trusted chief shadow guard. All his glory was buried in the darkness. His life held nothing but endless killing and a fate he could never esc 3kReads—Score207Shelves

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    These two are beautiful, trust me.

26. 26 伪 The Rules of the Ming Family 伪装者之明家家规 Fierce Maomao毛毛暴躁Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted [Discipline Fiction] [Family Rules and Discipline] This is the story of the eldest sister of the Mysterious Shadow, who raised three brothers to adulthood. Volume One covers the first half of her life, and Volume Two the second half. The Ming family has strict rules: the brothers are cherished, but they are disciplined too. Character Introductions: Ming Jing (Eldest Sister): Chairwoman of the Shanghai Ming Corporation, she secretly funds the Chinese Communist Party under the guise of being a cap 3kReads6.6Score177Shelves

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    It's very strict, but incredibly loving. I absolutely love this book.

27. 27 美 The Gorgeous, Tough Wife Joins the Army with Her Child, Leaving the Big Shot in a Panic 美艳悍妻携崽随军，大佬心慌慌 Er Wu Tongtong迩乌彤彤Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Military marriage in the era setting + pocket space + transmigrated into a book as a villain] Shi Zhiyan transmigrates into the former wife of the heroine’s younger cousin in an era-set novel. She is a cannon-fodder character who takes out her anger by blackening the heroine, and serves as a foil to the heroine, her younger female cousin. She is cast as a busty, foolish, delinquent second female lead, there to highlight the heroine’s virtue and kindness. In the end, her cousin joins the army wi 9.4kReads8.5Score774Shelves

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    🌼The male lead's son is a little green tea b*tch 😂😂 He mistook his father for someone else when they first recognized each other, but managed to find another powerful figure to cling to and keep crying. He ruined his father's reputation outside, got dragged home and beaten, and then complained to his grandmother the first time he met her, asking her to beat him up :)

28. 28 楚 The Chu General's Mansion 楚将军府 Lu Yuan’s Real Dad陆渊亲爹Two Male Leads214k WordsOngoing [Main story complete · discipline · father and son · master and disciple · no romance · family affection · bond between master and disciple] Chu Zhao solemnly held up three fingers and swore to the heavens. “Father, I promise I'll trust you from now on and won't make you angry again. If I break this oath…” Before he could finish, Chu Yuheng lowered his son's hand. “Stop swearing. I'm afraid you'll be struck by lightning.” * Three years later, on the battlefield. In this war, disobeying orders me 626Reads8.1Score106Shelves

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    In ancient times, a general, a father and son who met by chance, strict family discipline, and a father and son who were strangers to each other set off in opposite directions.

29. 29 假 The Fake Cancer Heiress Takes on the Entirety of High Society 假癌富太怼爆豪门圈 The Salted Fish Bounces Back咸鱼翻生Modern Romance819k WordsOngoing [On-screen comments + family reality show + face-slapping + wealthy-family marriage-first, love-later romance] In a marriage arranged for business, Jiang Zhi married up. Afraid of being thrown out, she worked diligently as an abused little wife for five years. She had a vicious mother-in-law and a spoiled sister-in-law to deal with, plus a husband and son who were emotionally distant, and a daughter who was obsessed with competing against other women. Her life was a living hell. The worst part w 768Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    Daughters are the apple of one's eye, sons are worthless, and the title of heir is simply slapped on them.

30. 30 顶 The Top-Tier Star's Wife Is a Special Forces Soldier 顶流的老婆是特种兵 Zheng Shiliu正十六Modern Romance637k WordsCompleted One is a top-tier star with countless fans in the entertainment industry, the other is an active-duty female special forces soldier. The two live in completely different worlds, until one day they suddenly meet. Su Xihe says to Lin Anran: “Anran, I’m so grateful that I was the one who met you that day, and so grateful that I got drunk and ended up in your room. Anran, will you marry me?” 8.9kReads8.6Score552Shelves

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    The male lead is participating in a live variety show with his twin sons. The female lead is a soldier and can't participate due to work. During the show, the male lead is on the phone with his wife, and the children want to talk to their mother, but the male lead won't let them. [Facepalm]

31. 31 如 How to Become the Favorite Dog of a Viperous Master 如何成为蛇蝎师父的心头好狗 9 Kitties9猫猫Two Male Leads571k WordsOngoing An outrageous master-disciple romance that begins with a series of “Smack! Smack! Smack!” Xiao Zhu Ye seamlessly switches between getting beaten and fantasizing about his master. It isn't until he turns his fantasies into reality that he discovers the truth: the one who fell first was always the executioner... How much does it hurt when his beautiful master hits him? Only Xiao Zhu Ye's butt knows the answer! But Xiao Zhu Ye isn't a pushover, either~ Can't win by fighting head-on?! Then I'll b 926Reads8.7Score107Shelves

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    The teacher spanked me; it was really severe. I cried watching it. [Crying]

32. 32 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Master Has Beaten Me Down Again and Again 穿越后，又又又被师父暴击了 Xiao Chuqi筱初七Two Male Leads781k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast of master and disciples + laid-back daily life + court politics + secret identities + no romance + healing] A slow-paced story! Light on political scheming, heavy on everyday life! - Lin Zhibai inexplicably transmigrates to a declining dynasty, finds a master, and gains two senior brothers. From then on, he goes further and further down the road of being “the apple of Master’s eye,” and enjoys every minute of it. As modern inventions like farm tools and glass make their debut, tro 2.9kReads8.7Score182Shelves
33. 33 卷 Why Work Yourself to the Bone When You Can Work Your Husband? 卷自己不如卷老公 Cats Aren't Picky Eaters猫猫不挑食Modern Romance860k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good power fantasy + sharp-tongued, irritable, paralyzed, bankrupt male lead + the leads support each other and build from nothing + cozy everyday life] The biggest dream of Ruan Ningxia's life was to marry a rich man, so she climbed into Fu Lincheng's bed, carried a child for ten months, gave birth to a son, and became a wealthy wife. After they married, Fu Lincheng treated her like a decoration and came home fewer than twice a year. Everyone said she had it rough. Ningxia, with her 31.1kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves

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    It's very realistic, not exaggerated at all. The male lead is really strict with his son. It's really good.

34. 34 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.7kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves

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    Ahhh, the female lead is so cute! A silly beauty, the male lead dotes on his wife [kissing emoji]. It's already finished, and now they're updating the epilogue. The author's writing is mature, not like a novice. I reasonably suspect it's a secret account of some big shot.

35. 35 贺 Mr. He’s Raising a Kid: What Do You Do About Such a Little Brat? 贺总带娃：小鬼头太气人了怎么整 A Totally Crazy Madman, Ah Ah Ah一个疯了的疯子啊啊啊Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + domineering CEO + everyday life] After Lu Qianyu leaves, Lu Yu'an returns to the country to find the bastard father he's never met. At first, neither father nor son wants anything to do with the other. They're natural enemies, through and through. Lu Yu'an: That bastard of a man stood by and watched Mom die. I'll never forgive him! He Yanzhi: You little brat, all you ever do is get me into trouble! What kind of sparks will fly when an arrogant little kid meets an icy CEO?! And 3.5kReads8.8Score206Shelves

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    Lu Yu'an: That bastard man, he's been ignoring my mother, I will never forgive him! [Already added to wish list] He Yanzhi: You brat, you're always causing me trouble! [Already added to wish list] What kind of sparks will fly when an arrogant brat meets an ice-cold CEO?

36. 36 儿 Son, You Mourned at the Wrong Grave! Run, Your Dad's Furious! 儿子哭错坟了，快跑，你爹怒了！ Ai Dou艾豆Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Adorable genius child + satisfying revenge + stunning female jewelry designer + domineering CEO hero] “Help me!” That night, her newlywed husband dragged her into a room and took his fill of her. Afterward, the man asked her for a divorce. Seven years later, she returned to the country with her son. To get revenge on his deadbeat father, the little boy used his hacking skills to steal ten billion from him. Hmph! Nobody gets to bully Mommy, not even my own father! 2.7kReads9.0Score448Shelves
37. 37 拍 Acting and Having a Baby, Two Goals at Once: Reborn to Make My Rival Furious 拍戏生娃两手抓，重生后气死对家 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] [Both devoted to each other] [Happy ending, very sweet, no angst] [Seven-year age gap] Quirky, fussy heroine x fatherly CEO hero After being reborn, Xia Yunshu, a new student at an acting school, becomes a theme park NPC, scaring visitors for work and sending a ridiculous blind date to the police station on the side. Her awful aunt storms into the school and throws a fit: “We sold you for an 80,000-yuan bride price. Hurry up and come back to have a son!” Xia Yunshu immediate 1.8kReads8.2Score118Shelves

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    There are relevant plot points involved.

38. 38 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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    The male lead is aloof yet surprisingly good at beating children, and the humor is endless.

39. 39 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book About the Imperial Exams and Brought Home a Fussy Little Wife 穿书科举，娶了个小作精回家 Zhou Zijin舟子衿Ancient Romance910k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + sweet romance + face-slapping + infrastructure development and rising through the ranks: a scheming, smug transmigrated playboy x a spoiled, somewhat crafty but not too calculating troublemaker] Xie Zi'an is a spoiled young master who transmigrates into a book, becoming the husband of the villainess. In the original story, the man he replaces is framed and found alone with the unconscious Xu Nansong. The two are forced to marry, but after the wedding, he discovers that X 23.3kReads8.7Score2.5kShelves

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    My son is only three years old.

40. 40 警 Police Honor: My Hapless Teammates and Me 警察荣誉：我和我的冤种队友 White Robe, Fan in Hand白衣执扇Male-Channel Fanfiction441k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Grassroots police + lighthearted daily life + father-son affection, mentor-student bond, friendship + no romance + no System, transmigration, or rebirth + not a wish-fulfillment story + male lead is injured fairly often in the middle and later arcs + well-rounded characters] Haunted by unresolved issues, promising young officer Wang Boyu chooses to join the Balihe Police Station as one of five new recruits, embarking on a warm but chaotic journey of growth! Here, you'll find: The co 1.5kReads9.2Score149Shelves

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    This is definitely it; his dad and mentor are both quite strict.

41. 41 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 956Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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    Starting from chapter 267, the little dumpling has been disciplined quite a bit since birth.

42. 42 半 Halfway Through Mountains and Rivers, Halfway Through Dreams 半程山水半程梦 Three Pink Sunflowers三枝玫瑰色的向日葵Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Gentle and charming educated youth heroine vs. steady, sturdy country boy] (Just released) (The main couple are each other’s only partners; the second male lead is not.) (This novel’s heroine abandons her husband and child and has a connection with her childhood sweetheart. She is not a good person, so readers with strong moral sensibilities should not read it. Please don’t criticize.) (This is not a purely sweet romance; it has some angst. If you only like sweet romances, please don’t read it. 1.3kReads6.2Score118Shelves

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    The male protagonist beating his son is a bit harsh.

43. 43 娇 A Delicate Beauty 娇娇美人 Jin'an M今安MAncient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Powerful man humbles himself + shared rule under two regents + pure historical romance + forceful possession + neither lead is faithful + devoted, sweet romance + age gap + no angst] P.S. The male lead is not faithful, and the female lead becomes unfaithful later (she takes male lovers). None of the characters in this story are purely good! She was once a young woman with a betrothed, waiting only for an auspicious day to marry her childhood sweetheart. An imperial decree shattered everything. 595Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The son is always causing trouble, and the male protagonist is furious.

44. 44 我 My Adoptive Father: My Father-in-Law 我的养父：岳父大人 Little Tea Technique小茶术Urban398k WordsCompleted Some people are born with everything. This boy was sent abroad to study after getting into trouble, but after an accident, he was adopted by a wealthy middle-aged man. His luck in life was at its peak. With his adoptive father’s guidance, the boy turned over a new leaf. He built a company with the help of a cheat and became a CEO everyone envied. People have heard of child brides, but a child groom? That’s a first. After marrying his adoptive father’s daughter, the boy returned home in triumph. 97Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all stories about fathers and sons, and master and apprentice, getting beaten up. They're really good! [Full][Cool]

45. 45 半 A Father and Son by Chance, Bound by Duty to Their Country 半路父子家国大义 Yan Chen Qing Mo彦辰倾墨Two Male Leads163k WordsCompleted In high office, worry for your people; far from court, worry for your ruler. Since you bear the world in your heart, I will brave every thorn with you, clear away the devastation before our eyes, and usher in an age of peace and prosperity. The Bright Moon Tower: I look back in vain, for the land is now cloaked in splendor. “Father, I didn’t mean to keep it from you. I was afraid you wouldn’t want me if you found out...” “Father, I don’t want to be crown prince anymore!” 436Reads8.8Score101Shelves
46. 46 家 The Greater Good of Family and Country II 家国大义二 Yan Chen Qing Mo彦辰倾墨Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted At the Bright Moon Tower, I look back in vain. The land is already dressed in splendor. “Let go. We are destined to be enemies in this life. All we can do is hope for the next one, when we can stand together beneath the flowers and the moon, among ten miles of peach blossoms, and share our finest years!” “I don’t believe in another life. I only want this one. Lan’er, trust me. There will be a way!” 556Reads8.8Score104Shelves
47. 47 惊 What? The Handsome Tutor of the Top Scholar Is the Crown Prince 惊，状元兄长的俊美先生是太子 Yi Ningxi奕宁兮Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted “Thank you, sir.” The refined young gentleman’s eyes were full of gratitude. Later, he topped the imperial exams. The Crown Prince said, “You’re welcome. I’ll raise you well, and I’ll take good care of your sister too.” And they lived in peace and happiness for the rest of their lives. 3.7kReads8.0Score439Shelves
48. 48 你 You Watch Over the World, I’ll Watch Over You 你管苍生，我管你 Create Light, Become Light创造光成为光Ancient Romance830k WordsOngoing The protagonist in this book has no romance. The System changed the tags on its own. I guarantee there is no romance. If there is, come yell at me!!! The story focuses on bonds between master and disciple, fellow disciples, family, friends, and teammates, as well as saving all living beings. The protagonist, Yuan Xiaoyin, has already transcended, but he's still slacking off. He's caught and thrown into a world of immortals and demons to complete missions. Would you look at that! The moment he ar 249Reads8.4Score—Shelves
49. 49 偷 A Stolen Life: Don't Bother Me, I Just Want to Study 偷换人生：别烦，一心只想学习 Your Little A Cha你的小阿茶Modern Romance829k WordsCompleted Blurb [Wealthy family + real and fake young masters + switched at birth + family bonds + bittersweet satisfaction] In his previous life, fifteen-year-old Jiang Yi, an illegitimate son of a wealthy family, discovered on the day his “mother” died that he was actually the Jiang family’s biological fourth son, switched at birth. He lived a life of contempt and hunger, while the fake young master enjoyed loving parents and adoring older brothers! That life should have been his! He desperately tried 14.5kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    This author has a great writing style, and the plot is very engaging. I've read it several times; it's very interesting.

50. 50 我 My Strict Dad 我的严厉老爸 Meng Yazhen梦雅祯Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 344Reads—Score—Shelves

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