A Gentle Male Lead With a Good Upbringing, Warm as Jade 男主特别温柔，家教好，温润如玉

1. 351 重 Reborn, the Little Darling Is Spoiled Until Her Voice Turns Sweet 重生后，小祖宗被宠到腰软声甜 Xing Yiyi星旖旖Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [The Tomato Comics short drama is now online] [Reborn sweet romance +爽爽 secret identity story + bold and dashing heroine] In her previous life, Shi Xun was the unluckiest person alive. Others deceived and schemed against her, arranging everything down to the last detail! After being reborn, she had only one goal: marry Fu Sinian! Love him, flirt with him, and always treat him better than anyone else! Every day, she was hopelessly captivated by his good looks! Rumor had it that the abstinent hear 11.2kReads9.3Score83114d adds

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   Speaking of gentle and refined gentlemen, I have to mention Fu Sinian. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] A gentleman as refined as jade, unparalleled in the world.

2. 352 乔 Dr. Qiao, I Want to Help You Collect Rent 乔医生，我想帮你收租 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance756k WordsCompleted Jing Yan spent five years in love with Chu Yi, only to hear that his first love had moved into his home, instead of getting a wedding announcement. Her love for him faded away in an instant. After the breakup, she meets her landlord for the first time. Mr. Qiao is a doctor. The next time she sees him, she learns he’s also a property owner. In her everyday life, Dr. Qiao is the very picture of a mature, dependable adult man. One night, Jing Yan sends Dr. Qiao a tentative message: “Maybe I don’t w 2.7kReads9.2Score37714d adds
3. 353 晨 The Morning Breeze Is Not as Gentle as You 晨风不及你温柔 Song of a Fine Time锦时歌Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted Shen Tao’s mother is gullible and loaded, so she buys a scalped ticket to get Shen Tao an appointment with a specialist. Little does she know she’s practically handing a fresh, tender cabbage straight to someone’s mouth. To uphold the principle of lifelong medical care, Doctor Xu is willing to sacrifice his good looks and take responsibility for that cabbage for good. “So, Doctor Xu plans to give himself to me as a reward?” Shen Tao leaned against the headboard, watching him with an amused smile 540Reads9.0Score10114d adds

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   It's a very good show; the male lead is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

4. 354 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 328Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A traditional Chinese romance novel featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with a gentle male lead who has strong moral values ​​and respects women.

5. 355 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6k14d adds

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   This book is absolutely phenomenal! Don't be put off by the title; you can start reading directly from the time-travel part, and then start from the beginning again on your second read. The author is truly a genius.

6. 356 诱 A Kiss to Lure the Stars 诱吻星辰 Gazing Afar望见Mystery246k WordsCompleted She used her beauty to get close to Song Jian, then personally sent him to prison. But Song Jian was cautious, and in the end he was sentenced to only one year. After his release, Song Jian looked at the girl sobbing pitifully, his expression calm. “Save your tears. I haven't forgotten how you wore that very expression when you sent me away.” “…” The expected revenge never came. Instead, Song Jian's behavior afterward was downright bizarre. Song Jian: “Why are you so well-behaved today?” Nan Wa 354Reads9.4Score10114d adds

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   Juejuezi, the male lead is very gentle, gentlemanly, and treats the female lead very well.

7. 357 白 Sweet Summer Peaches 白桃甜夏 Tang Shen棠沈Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Gentle, sweet, homebody social-anxious artist x refined, celibate surgeon] After the live-action comic adaptation Temptation of the Stars became a huge hit, everyone knew that Wen Nian, its original author and screenwriter, was shy, gentle, and sweet. Then one day, someone dug up Wen Nian's secret identity and discovered that: She had drawn the anonymous danmei comic that took the internet by storm two years ago. She was also behind the anonymous unrequited-love comic that's been sw 6.2kReads9.4Score91814d adds

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   The male and female leads' mothers met while square dancing. The female lead was temporarily staying at the male lead's house for work. The male lead is a doctor, gentle, patient, and often helps the female lead treat and alleviate her minor ailments. He also cooks delicious food for her!

8. 358 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score75614d adds

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   The refined and scholarly protagonist, born into poverty, became a wealthy young master at the age of seven by signing a contract to sell himself into servitude. Having personally experienced the hardships of ordinary people, he understands the difficulties they face. Entering the imperial court, he is cautious and principled, carefully planning his actions whether fighting rebellious officials or implementing new policies. He possesses impeccable morals and is ruthless. He wields immense power, and it is said that the empire, except for not bearing his name, is practically his!

9. 359 和 After Marrying a Big Shot by Contract, I Fell Hard for Him 和大佬协议结婚后我真香了 He Ji和霁Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, adorable child, unconventional rekindled romance with the roles reversed] [Gentle, devoted tycoon vs. intelligent, cool actress] Qin Wan was a famous, top-tier actress, known in the entertainment industry as an untouchable beauty because of her cool temperament. She rarely had rumors swirling around her. Then one day, a child who looked remarkably like her showed up at her door with a paternity test. Qin Wan froze. She had indeed had a child, but it was a girl, and t 10Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   The first book is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with the male lead raising a child. The second book is a story of a couple in the entertainment industry getting back together after a breakup, with the male lead running away while pregnant.

10. 360 救 Redemption! A Passionate Midnight Kiss with the Aloof Beauty 救赎！深夜热吻清冷美人 The Milk Cap Isn't on奶盖没盖Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [Cool, affection-starved female bodyguard × gentle, perceptive young master] Qin Xu had a hard life. When she was very young, she was abducted by unscrupulous people and taken to the Northern Wastelands. It was an endless hell of demons, and the people there were just as hypocritical and treacherous. So she was lonely, cold by nature, and unable to feel safe. She had never loved anyone, and no one had ever loved her. She was like a lonely, dim star in the night sky, forever waiting for a moon th 361Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    The female lead undergoes rigorous training, has a cold personality, and is the type to act like a female husband—she's also a bodyguard! The male lead is a gentle, refined young master from a prestigious family who falls in love with her at first sight.

11. 361 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 29.1kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    I recommend this book. The first 10-20 chapters are a bit drawn out, but the female lead doesn't go out of character, so it gets really enjoyable later on. The male lead is a super crybaby, and the female lead's younger brother is also a crybaby, hehehe. It's a love story about a couple who are constantly bickering, and the male lead is a crybaby who's also a money-grubbing baby.

12. 362 影 Movie Emperor, Your Wife Is Pregnant Again 影帝你老婆又带球跑了 He Ji和霁Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [A second chance at love in showbiz + she runs away while pregnant + face-slapping and sweet romance in the latter half. Contains angst.] [A refined, jade-like top-tier star and award-winning actor vs. a little-known actress] Xi Qing never imagined she would run into Qi Yan at an audition. Their reunion sparked tensions from the very first day. This top-tier star and award-winning actor, whose fame and influence now make everyone else step aside, happened to be her ex, the father of her child, a 9Reads8.3Score—14d adds
13. 363 文 The Imperial Seal and the White Book 文玺白书 Green Mountains and Lang青山与朗Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [A cool, aloof, gentle professor who knows how to flirt VS a taciturn woodcarver] [Age gap × sweet romance × long-laid plans × healing each other] The distant mountains steamed with mist, blurred by the rain. A boy in a wheelchair was trapped beneath the eaves of an old house, glaring resentfully at the entire world. A little girl came through the mountain rain and left behind an orange-yellow umbrella. Shen Suiwen closed his moist, reddened eyes in relief. From then on, he clung to the salvati 12Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    It fits the bill perfectly. I feel like not many people watch it, but I think it's pretty good. The male lead is genuinely gentle and very cultured; he handles politeness and distance perfectly.

14. 364 劝 You Should Fall for Me Soon 劝你趁早喜欢我 Fragrance in Delicate Bones薄骨生香Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted A sweet, restless coming-of-age romance you’ll want to devour in one sitting. A timid, struggling student heroine meets a seemingly aloof top student hero. Also known as The Boy Next Door’s Brother Is So Amazing, I’m at My Wits’ End. Tell me, if the boy your childhood sweetheart is dating is lively, cheerful, and devastatingly handsome, could you still fall for anyone else? Jiang Youlu says, of course not! The problem is, her childhood sweetheart doesn’t like her, and his older brother has set h 398Reads9.6Score12814d adds

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    This is a youth romance novel. The male lead is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He seems aloof but is actually very gentle towards the female lead and gradually falls for her as they spend time together. The female lead is carefree and outgoing, and her childhood friend's older brother has a crush on her—this kind of setup is really captivating! Highly recommended!

15. 365 孟 Listening to Rain with Meng Zhong 孟中听雨 Fu Shang扶上Modern Romance513k WordsOngoing A low rating means low traffic, not bad writing [Sweet, seemingly innocent heiress with a dark side VS a powerful, disciplined gentleman VS a cool, refined business magnate] [Stealing your brother's girl / intense push and pull / the powerful fall hard] Years ago, Meng Xun brought a little girl back from Hong Kong City and raised her by his side, pampering her beyond measure. But he never imagined that his sweet, docile “little white rabbit” would be won over by his good friend, Wen Qinian. When 1.1kReads8.7Score12814d adds

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    Both male leads love the female lead terribly. There's no coercion, no locking her in a dark room, they just treat her well without any limits.

16. 366 尘 A Secret Love Poem in the Dust 尘埃里的暗恋诗 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) + (Animated series coming soon. Search “The Small-Town Girl's White Moonlight” to reserve your spot) [Based on a true story + both leads are each other's first and only + happy ending] [In the beginning: innocent schoolyard crush; later: mutual devotion and a mix of sweet and steamy love] Xia Changjun's crush was so hard to bear. It began too early. She had liked him since elementary school. The gap between them was too wide. He was the prince of their small town. Every te 58.2kReads9.4Score9.1k14d adds

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    The female lead is a self-conscious and awkward Cinderella, while the male lead is a gentle and refined rich second-generation. They have secretly loved each other since childhood but are unaware of it. In high school, the male lead strives to catch up with her.

17. 367 相 A Joyful First Meeting 相见乍欢 Jinjin Fish Tide锦锦鱼汛Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted As a top actress with a powerful backer, Nan Yan is considerate, thoughtful, and almost always at someone's beck and call. When she discovers that the usually cold-faced but warm-hearted Fourth Master suddenly has a scheming young woman by his side who looks a lot like her, she decides to make her move. She can't bear to let the man who stole her heart at their very first meeting end up with someone else. As the heir to Kyoto's most powerful family, Lu Yanchu has always thought of Nan Yan as a p 2.3kReads8.9Score22414d adds

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    🌸This is a new book I'm following, and it's really good. Although the female lead seems like the male lead's kept woman, she has a career she loves, strong moral values, and a lovely personality. In public, she's a confident and dedicated female celebrity, but with close friends, she's an adorable and cute bunny. 🌸I also really like how she's open and ambitious about her feelings for the male lead, and how she gets what she wants. 🌸Finally, the scenes involving filming and variety shows aren't just awkward references; they have their own script and are quite engaging. The side couple, consisting of two men, is also very enjoyable. (Please only read if you mind this.)

18. 368 真 The Real Heiress Rules the Wealthy with Her Unhinged Antics! 真千金靠发疯在豪门驰骋！ Fu Yiling傅衣凌Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted An Yue had lived alone for twenty-two years when someone suddenly told her she was the biological daughter of a wealthy family. Honestly, what a ridiculous plot twist. It was just a change of address, and An Yue was great at adapting! But even after she returned to her birth family, she was still the one they overlooked. “An Yue, Xinxin isn’t well. You need to take good care of her.” Hearing this from her biological parents, An Yue whipped out her phone and showed them a photo of An Xin out club 1kReads8.8Score15814d adds

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    So funny, so hilarious, and so heartwarming!

19. 369 春 A Spring Wedding Banquet 春日婚宴 Pomelo Is So Cute柚子好可爱Modern Romance815k WordsCompleted [Main couple’s story complete] Pregnancy before love, a slow and steady romance | Marriage first, love later / Multiple couples Seven years ago, she unexpectedly slept with Jiang Donglin, then married him, got pregnant, and had a child. Everything unfolded in ways she never expected: she became the sister-in-law of the man she loved. Seven years later, Jiang Donglin returned to the country with his former fiancée. They were made for each other. Chi Yao felt she could be cast aside at any moment. 3.9kReads6.8Score19014d adds
20. 370 净 After Leaving with Nothing, I Married a Rich CEO with a Child 净身出户后，带娃嫁豪门总裁 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance808k WordsCompleted Ye Nuanmei was tricked into eloping and marrying He Zheng, a mama's boy. At her mother-in-law's urging, He Zheng gave the 200,000 yuan they had saved to buy a new home to his younger brother, He Zhi. When Ye Nuanmei found out, she argued with He Zheng, who slapped her at his mother's instigation. Ye Nuanmei insisted on a divorce. After his mother coaxed him, He Zheng said that if she wanted custody of their daughter, she would have to leave with nothing. Without hesitation, Ye Nuanmei chose to w 319Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is exceptionally gentle and gentlemanly.

21. 371 桑 The Sang Method of Secretly Loving You 桑式暗恋法则 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Physical edition now available] Sang You transmigrated, landing back on the first day of her freshman year of high school. The three years of high school she'd finally made it through had suddenly been reset to square one. Thinking about going back to a high school life where she had nothing, not even a full head of hair, made her want to die. Later, she stopped wanting to die, but everyone else said she was crazy. She was a freshman, yet not long after the term began, she skipped ahead to seni 67.5kReads9.6Score10k14d adds

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    Come see our Sang You baby! ✨✨✨ Sang You transmigrated, right back to the first day of her first year of high school. All those three years of high school she'd barely survived were gone in an instant. Just thinking about her high school life—lacking everything and losing hair—made her want to die. Later, she didn't want to die anymore, but everyone said she was crazy because, as a first-year high school student, she skipped a grade and went straight to senior year. Why skip a grade? To chase after a senior! 🎊🎊🎊 "I thought about this before the college entrance exam, but I was worried it would affect it, so I didn't mention it. I originally thought we could talk about it after the exam, but I opened that lucky bag. There were two slips of paper inside, one asking for my success in the exam, and the other asking for me." Zhou Yan's fingertips twirled the red string on the lucky bag. He glanced down at it and continued, "I brought it with me. I can't guarantee success in the exam, but I can give you the second thing you asked for."

22. 372 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    Here, the ceiling can only be Da Chuan.

23. 373 甜 Sweet and Sizzling! Spoiled Rotten by My Ex's Uncle 甜撩！被前任小叔娇宠成瘾 Sui Shi You岁时柚Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush Comes True + Marriage First, Love Later + Flirting and Playing Hard to Get] [Male Lead Bides His Time to Claim His Place + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] [Spoiled Heiress x Powerful, Protective Older Man] Pei Yuning, the youngest daughter of the prestigious Pei family, grew up adored by everyone, the recipient of boundless love. Shortly before her wedding, her fiancé, Shang Heng, was caught cheating with a celebrity, and 13.7kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle, gentlemanly, well-mannered, and very respectful of the female lead.

24. 374 月 Love Deepens as the Moon Rises 月升时爱浓 Yu Yezao俞叶早Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [The lively and adorable Section Chief Lan from the seventh-floor government office] VS [Director Yang from the fourth-floor political and legal affairs committee, gentle, composed, and skilled in martial arts] [Both devoted to each other + mutual unrequited love + warm everyday life + lighthearted, sweet comedy. Not about wealthy families, domineering CEOs, pampered wives, or any of the other usual tropes.] Before he met Lan Yueyue, Yang Yu was against marriage. Afterward, he couldn't stop thi 2.3kReads8.7Score22914d adds
25. 375 少 Young Madam, Your Husband Is Actually Reborn 少夫人，少爷居然是重生的 Cen Qisu岑栖宿Ancient Romance321k WordsOngoing [Main story complete; extra chapters still in progress] [Historical Romance + Modern Person in the Past + Reborn + Transmigration + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Fictional Dynasty + Nontraditional Palace and Household Intrigue] This is hilarious. What transmigrator ends up in the past as something other than a baby and still has to learn how to talk? After her soul travels a thousand years into the past, Xie Jing’an has to learn the language of the Qi dynasty, pass herself off as a Qi nati 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist has his own upbringing. He could have married the female protagonist without doing anything, but he still wanted her to agree, so he went to great lengths to make his presence known to her.

26. 376 绿 Shades of Green 绿调 Li Zhen璃瑧Modern Romance3.3M WordsOngoing [Coming-of-age, mutual healing, gentle girl × tender-hearted boy, tragic ending] Love and Redemption There are many versions of Nan Yan and Ming Qing's story at Nanda. Some say they were childhood sweethearts, inseparable and together every day, with Ming Qing holding Nan Yan close at every turn. Some say Nan Yan was mentally ill, and that she and Ming Qing were cousins. Some say Nan Yan was unfaithful, Ming Qing was the other man, and Nan Yan kept a string of men around and used them to climb t 348Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is gentle and kind, speaking softly and tenderly to the female lead, like a loving father.

27. 377 穿 Reborn as a Tycoon's Wicked Ex-Wife, I Became the Whole Family's Darling 穿成大佬恶毒前妻后，被全家团宠 Braised Beef Brisket Rice牛腩焗饭Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book set in the 1970s + personal space + sweet romance and raising kids + love grows over time + transmigrated heroine vs. reborn heroine] When she opens her eyes, Jiang Yuman finds herself transmigrated into a book as the male lead’s wicked ex-wife, who is six months pregnant. In the book, the original owner dreams of becoming an official’s wife and tries every trick in the book to marry into the Fu family. But when the Fu family is falsely accused, stripped of their positi 136.6kReads9.1Score16.2k14d adds

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    🌻✨The female protagonist transmigrates into a book and becomes the male protagonist's vicious ex-wife. The original owner was vicious and vain; upon seeing that the male protagonist's family was in trouble and he had to go to the countryside, she decisively wanted to divorce him and have an abortion. The transmigrated female protagonist, seeing a husband even more handsome than a celebrity in her future life, and touching her six-month pregnant belly, Jiang Yuman sighed: "You brat, you're still not satisfied even though you're eating so well!"

28. 378 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.5kReads9.2Score3.5k14d adds
29. 379 酣 Rapturous Bliss 酣欢 Xiao Ruanli小软礼Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Glamorous, pampered, willful heiress × wild, abstinent B-king bodyguard] Miss, can you tell me how you picked me out from among all those bodyguards? The Xie family's heiress was born into a life of luxury and splendor. Bold and uninhibited, she had a pair of seductive fox eyes that could captivate anyone. “He's handsome, he's got a great body, and he looks like my future boyfriend.” The handsome, stern man bent down on one knee and held her pale jade ankle as he put on her high heels. “Too bad 13.4kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    A book perfect for sneaking in at night!! The epitome of the "dad-boyfriend" is none other than Tan Bao! A tycoon, he transforms into a devoted bodyguard, silently protecting the female lead for nine years. It turns out their bond began when the female lead was only two or three years old. The delicate young lady clings to Tan Bao, begging for a hug and constantly demanding he be her boyfriend. This mutual pursuit between a loyal bodyguard and a clingy crybaby is incredibly sweet!

30. 380 枕 An Addiction at His Side 枕边瘾 Bala La Chen巴啦啦晨Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [A mischievous, silly beauty and a sharp-tongued, scheming business tycoon] Everyone in the capital says that Jing Li, head of the century-old Jing family, is a restrained, self-controlled, steady, and aloof man. With a cool, captivating face, he is the object of affection for countless heiresses. In the capital's elite circles, he is a fearsome presence. His ruthless, decisive methods in business have made his reputation known throughout the city. The great families of the capital all address h 5.4kReads9.1Score51414d adds

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    Gentleness is reserved for the female lead; a haughty young lady meets a gentle, humble boss; unrequited love becomes reality.

31. 381 T Their Delayed Confession TA的延迟告白 Zhou Dai舟黛Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, driven, and resolute heroine x cool, rational, and devoted hero] [Transmigrate into a book + campus setting + breaking prejudice + slow-burn romance + reunion after years apart + happy ending] * Yu Ran transmigrated into an old-school campus Mary Sue novel and became the vicious female character's lackey. She went along with things on the surface but slacked off completely. Desperate to return to reality, she treated the characters as tools, and finally succeeded in offending ever 6.7kReads9.2Score77714d adds

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    There's been a lot of loud knocking on the door downstairs, which is really annoying. I won't go into the nicer words; there are plenty of stories that have kept me up all night, but this is the one that could keep me up for two nights straight.

32. 382 明 Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You! 明天，我依然爱你！ Silly Chrysanthemum笨笨菊Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Shui Qingru is a bright, clever country girl with an ordinary face. Qin Ruxu is a handsome, wealthy young man. They meet again after four years apart, but by then Shui Qingru has two children, and Qin Ruxu is married. Qin Ruxu cries, “Xiaoru, everyone’s picking on me. Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” Shui Qingru replies helplessly, “Back then, your mother and your fiancée drove me out, and I didn’t cry. Have a little backbone!” 1.8kReads—Score10414d adds

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    This one! The male lead is smart, handsome, and from a good family. After meeting the wise and sunny female lead, he instantly becomes a doting husband. The story is good and interesting!

33. 383 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    A father-son-like lover, self-disciplined and principled yet skillful, knowing when to restrain himself, patiently waiting for the right moment to strike decisively. Absolutely fantastic! Those hesitant can check out the short drama first; it's already excellent, and the book is even more superb!

34. 384 月 The Moon Only Falls in Love Once 月亮只会动心一次 Yue Qianchuan越千川Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [Long-form drama rights sold] [He’s been secretly plotting his love for her for ages + she’s a player who spots red flags, only to be flirted with in return] [A realistic fairy tale where a novice’s wild punches take down the master] Lawyer Jiang Qingyue runs an account dedicated to exposing scumbags. She never expected to find someone she knew while investigating the vast online world. A fan submitted: “Matchmaker, help! My crush is a cold, high-powered lawyer. What do I do? I want to know if 24.7kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds
35. 385 今 Snow Falls in Hong Kong Today 今日离港有雪 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted A dazzling financial news anchor X a powerful tycoon from Hong Kong’s elite. Short drama now streaming A gossip paper in Hong Kong published a photo of a woman in a red dress running in a sorry state after a Maybach. Sitting inside was Zhou Yanjing, the discreet heir to a wealthy family. All of Hong Kong laughed at financial anchor Xu Shiyang for dreaming of marrying into a rich family, unaware that before the night was over, she would step into a villa atop Victoria Peak overlooking Hong Kong 10.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is incredibly gentle, well-mannered, respectful of the female lead and her career, actively pursues her, and clears all obstacles for her. I absolutely adore him, okay? [Admiration][Admiration]

36. 386 藏 Hidden Warmth 藏温 Sesame Seeds Ripening by the Spring泉边的麻生成实Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted "Second Chance at Love | Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One | Both Academic Standouts | HE" Ten years ago, Wen Xiangyi called her family in tears, only for him to overhear her. There would have been nothing wrong with him overhearing her. Except she was complaining that a classmate farted way too much... She started taking detours whenever she saw Jian Yun. One day, at a friend’s birthday party, he suddenly asked, “Is it really so scary that I like you?” - Ten days after graduation, she fi 204Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He's the one! All the male lead's friends are just as good as him; birds of a feather flock together, it's true!

37. 387 叮 Ding-dong! Your Pro Gamer Big Brother Has Arrived. Please Claim Him 叮咚，野王哥哥到账，请查收 Peach Ravine, Thick Mist桃涧雾浓浓Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Gentle, wild jungler big brother “Shen Zhou” x adorable mage little sister “Yunwu” Honor of Kings * Online Romance Turns Into a Real-Life Meeting * Both Devoted * Sweet Romance * No Angst * Streamers After being single for years, Wu Wu never imagined she’d fall for a jungler in a game. People say online romances can’t be trusted, but her jungler big brother was skilled, handsome, and gentle. He gave her the blue buff, the kills, and the minions. And it turned out he was a teacher in real life, 817Reads9.3Score11214d adds

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    ① The male lead is exceptionally gentle and well-mannered. The female lead is an archaeological researcher in Xi'an, and the male lead is a renowned cardiac surgeon in Hong Kong. They meet, get to know each other, and fall in love on a train to Tibet. 💕💕💕💕

38. 388 吻 A Kiss on Her Slender Waist 吻细腰 Huai Pear淮梨Modern Romance222k WordsOngoing Synopsis: “A graceful, elegant beauty in a qipao × a youthful father from an old Jiangnan family” “A sweet-voiced, delicate voice actor × an aloof, refined teacher and bar co-owner” “Age gap + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + long-planned love” “You are the endless flutter in my heart, the pulse that never stops after the tides of passion have receded.”, Zhou Chengkai Before meeting Zhou Chengkai, Wen Huai never imagined she would quickly marry a man she had only met twice. The first 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is it! It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead comes from a prestigious family in Jiangnan; he's younger, mature, and gentle, with a father who exudes a youthful charm. The female lead is a stunning beauty in a cheongsam, voiced by a voice actress. It's a story of doting affection and a slow-burning, enduring romance.

39. 389 尘 Chenyao 尘瑶 Little Monster Plays Hide-and-Seek小怪躲猫猫Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted [Female designer and owner of a quiet bar VS male dentist and university professor, devoted to each other, sweet romance, happy ending] At their first meeting, Li Moyao went to a blind date in her best friend's place. Her date's good looks immediately captured her heart. Deciding to make the best of things, she made a vow to herself: she would make him hers. Chi Yichen was originally supposed to meet his good friend's younger sister. But life is full of surprises: he was delighted to meet his 194Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is very gentle to the female lead

40. 390 隔 The Handsome Guy Next Door Is Quite the Flirt 隔壁男神有点撩 Mu Yi eve沐易eveModern Romance210k WordsCompleted Foodie Artist vs. Gentle, Reserved Food Blogger Yu Nuan moves to a new place and discovers that her neighbor is the food blogger she’s admired for years. After that, she keeps finding excuses to eat at his place. “Xiaobai doesn’t seem to be behaving. Why don’t you come over for dinner? Think of it as an apology from me on Xiaobai’s behalf.” Or, “I’ve been learning some new recipes. I’d love to have you over and get your opinion.” The food blogger’s cooking is amazing, so Yu Nuan happily accepts 1.7kReads9.1Score21814d adds

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    The male lead is very gentle and well-mannered.

41. 391 无 Infinite: The Soft, Useless One's Daily Blasphemy Against the Gods 无限：娇软废物渎神日常 Qing Tang卿棠Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted [Horror + comedy + two strong leads + sweet romance] (The aloof, scheming, laid-back Evil God X the clever, quirky beauty) After transmigrating, Yan Zhi becomes a minor villainess in an infinite-flow novel. She can only go home by winning over the novel’s final boss, Zhunan, an Evil God who destroys the entire inner world at the end. She looks up at the young man on the altar, whose mere appearance nearly made her over. Then she glances at the four blood-red words on her phone: “Delicate, use 728Reads9.2Score12914d adds

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    The male lead is super gentle.

42. 392 心 No Defenses: The Tycoon Husband Falls for Her and Spoils Her Rotten 心不设防：首富老公沦陷后宠上瘾 Yu Diudiu聿丢丢Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [A slow-blooming romance | Sweet, devoted husband | The billionaire's identity revealed | The male lead is terrifyingly decent] On her first blind date, Lin Lanan meets a social elite: he's a gentleman, elegant, and incredibly handsome. But it turns out to be a misunderstanding. He was gentle throughout, yet didn't even tell her his name before leaving. Never mind. They come from different worlds, and there's no need to cross the line. Lin Lanan has nothing. Ji Yan has everything. She never imag 2.3kReads9.1Score28314d adds

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    This book features a very gentle male lead from a well-off family, and a strong yet gentle female lead. The male lead provides the love the female lead lacked. The writing is very delicate and it's a great read.

43. 393 跨 Love Letters Across the Ocean 跨洋情书 Shi Er时贰Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted They first met in China, then reunited in Europe. An eight-year age gap. The nineteenth-generation heir to a fortune and a clear-headed girl who wasn’t ruled by romance collide: freedom and arrogance, restraint and intensity, with the push and pull turned up a notch. Six years later, they met again in Germany. When she heard him speak, his voice was as cold as falling snow, yet like a ray of light on a winter sea. “Didn’t we agree you wouldn’t get into a stranger’s car so casually?” Liang Sui st 2.8kReads9.3Score36814d adds

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    The male lead is gentle, gentlemanly, well-mannered, and knows how to love. Boss Song is really captivating!

44. 394 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 16.6kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    Every male lead in these books embodies the gentle and refined quality of a gentleman. They're all incredibly enjoyable, sweet stories with no villains. Highly recommended!!!

45. 395 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.3kReads9.3Score98914d adds

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    These two male leads are truly the pinnacle of my ideal male characters; investing in them is definitely worthwhile [almost crying emoji].

46. 396 读 After Reading His Mind, the Cold-Hearted Campus Heartthrob Goes Crazy Every Day 读心后冷酷校草每天都在发疯 Porridge Can Stay Warm粥可温Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Print edition | Short drama now available [School crush + mind reading + sweet romance and healing + big-brother vibes] [Cold and aloof on the outside, hopelessly lovestruck puppy on the inside VS cool and distant on the outside, soft, timid, and insecure little snail on the inside] At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, Yun Xiang inexplicably gained a superpower: She could hear the school heartthrob’s thoughts. The handsome heartthrob stood on the flag-raising platform, dignified and stern, his fac 5.1kReads9.4Score64114d adds

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    The male lead is gentle, well-mannered, and has a rich inner world. ☘️☘️ During Monday's flag-raising ceremony, the female lead inexplicably gains a superpower—she can hear the school heartthrob's thoughts. The handsome and aloof school heartthrob stands on the flag-raising platform, expressionless and calm, but inwardly he's going crazy: "There are five kinds of fields in this world: the playground, the magnetic field, the battlefield, the mine, and my dazzling entrance!" "You're all captivated by me, aren't you? Oh, my wife is peeking at me too, my damn charm, hmph!"

47. 397 温 Miss Wen, I'm Lucky to Spend My Life with You 温小姐，有幸与你共白头 Jingxuan Yang MeijinC景轩羊梅锦CModern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Doctor and student] [Senior and junior] [Both have only ever loved each other] (A fairly ordinary novel, with no golden finger or powerful family background, just the little things in everyday life. It’s a sweet romance. If it’s not for you, feel free to move on and find another novel, but please don’t flame me.) Yu Chen had never wanted anything that badly, from childhood through adulthood. He learned everything faster than his peers, effortlessly earned a recommendation to university, and eve 2.1kReads8.6Score14814d adds

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    The male lead in this book is absolutely smitten with the female lead, and he would never cheat on her before marriage!!!

48. 398 当 After I Married My Childhood Friend 当我和竹马联姻以后 Lemon Tea, Less Sugar柠檬茶少糖Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + Business marriage alliance + Marriage first, love later] [Cool, dramatic actress VS Cold, desireless CEO of a wealthy family] A marriage between two families, sealed with a contract. Wen Yuan, daughter of the Wen family, marries her neighbor and childhood sweetheart, Qi Jing, who is five years older than her. Qi Jing watched Wen Yuan grow up. When he left Yuncheng, the Wen family’s little girl was only thirteen. Eight years later, when they meet again, she has blossomed 806Reads8.9Score10114d adds
49. 399 快 Quick Transmigration: The Sickly-Sweet One Is Self-Serving Again 快穿：病娇他又开始自我攻略了 Waiting for the Moon候月亮Ancient Romance226k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + yandere + love at first sight + devoted couple + one-on-one romance + immersive quick transmigration + sweet romance + saving the male lead] He Jiao is bound to a Quick Transmigration Cannon Fodder System, becoming a pitiful cannon fodder in one novel world after another. But she suddenly realizes that the male leads in every world seem strangely familiar, as if they are hiding a secret no one else knows... The top scholar, forced to become her slave, kneels and inches hi 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book, [Admiration], is set in a second dimension. The female lead is a sickly young lady from a prominent family, while the male lead is a cool and aloof prince, exceptionally gentle, well-mannered, and refined. He falls in love with her at first sight, feeling a sense of destiny, and calls her "little sister"...

50. 400 惊 What?! I Transmigrated into a Matriarchal Romance and Stole the Male Lead 惊！穿进女尊文后我抢走了男主 Zhong Xiwei钟熹微Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Chu Yaoguang transmigrates into a harem novel set in a matriarchal world. The heroine, Chu Mingyu, is the chosen one, blessed with a System that helps her win people over. Countless people admire and adore her. Even after the true imperial daughter returns to the capital, Chu Mingyu remains noble and beautiful, and everyone loves her. In the end, even the empress passes the throne to this unrelated imperial daughter. Chu Mingyu ascends the throne, keeps a vast harem, and earns an enduring reputa 7.9kReads9.1Score83114d adds

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    ① A gentle and kind-hearted female lead with a refined and gentle male lead. The female lead suddenly transmigrates into a female-dominated, popular novel, becoming the villainous supporting female character. Later, she ends up with the male lead. The female lead has an interesting and devoted personality, rejecting many suitors for the male lead. The male lead appears aloof on the surface, but is actually soft and cute. ② When she was twelve, her father brought back a beautiful young man from the battlefield. The female lead felt sorry for his past and gave him everything good. A naive and innocent girl paired with a cunning and scheming young man. A refreshing and sweet romance. ③ The male lead in this book is extremely gentle and falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He is humble and cautious when he marries her, and he even knows how to be affectionate. Sweet and fluffy.

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