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. 401 冠 Crowned in the Capital 冠宠京华 Jiu Wan九绾Modern Romance680k WordsCompleted [Gentle, steady older daddy × cool-headed, resilient, delicate beauty | 8-year age gap | old flame rekindled | second-chance romance | his turn to chase her] The day they broke up, Tao Jingheng said, “You don’t know how to love someone. That’s bad enough.” Tao Jingheng was steady and composed, refined and proper. He had every quality Tan Wanqian found captivating. She was the one who threw herself at him, reckless enough to insist they be together. She was also the one who found his love too d 12.9kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
2. 402 万 A Wedding with a One-in-Ten-Thousand Chance 万分之一概率的婚礼 The Not-So-Cool Moon不太酷的月亮Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted An Yushu never imagined she would get married one day, much less that an ordinary employee like her would marry a CEO, and not just any CEO, but the head of the Xiao Group. Xiao Yechen never imagined he would get married either, much less to an ordinary employee, especially one who had absolutely no desire to marry him. Neither An Yushu nor Xiao Yechen had ever expected to get married. They each had their own reasons for wanting to stay single, and marriage had never been part of their plans. So 717Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   When reason meets tenderness, and when estrangement transforms into deep affection, this novel will take you on a journey through the most authentic growth process of love.

3. 403 诱 Lure Her into the Wild 诱她赴野 Weaving a Cocoon织茧Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Capital's Young Master vs. Capital's Heiress] [Sly, wild, and hard-to-approach young master vs. dazzling, bold, and charming heiress] [Slowly drawing her in vs. boldly approaching him] Qi Yuye spent six years abroad. He returned quietly, yet remained the young master no one in the capital dared to provoke. Nan Yun Zhao grew up overseas with her maternal grandparents. Two years after returning to China, influenced by Western ideas, she had become known in their circle for her high standards and 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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   🍂🍂🍁Even the Crown Prince couldn't escape the beauty of Miss Nan. After realizing his heart was fluttering💗, Qi Yuye began to lure Nan Yunzhao closer to him step by step. Nan Yunzhao, under the double trap of Qi Yuye's exquisitely handsome face and slender, beautiful hands, unknowingly stepped into it, thinking it was just a passing fancy. After winning Qi Yuye over, he felt there was no challenge left and began to ignore him.

4. 404 温 The Gentle, Puppy-Like Prince: The Princess Consort Is Always Right 温柔奶狗王爷：王妃说的都对 Southern Abyss Kunpeng南渊鲲鲸Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted They say the Prince of Zhenbei is marrying his beloved daughter to Prince Yu? Ruan Nanxing: What a joke! I died before I could have any fun in my last life. Now I've finally been reborn as a commandery princess, and I haven't even had my fill of fun yet. Why would I get married?! Her father: People outside say Prince Yu is either impotent or has a taste for men. If I don't help him, he'll never find a wife! Well, fine. I'll marry him. “I want to practice swordsmanship and be a good-for-nothing.” 34Reads8.2Score—14d adds
5. 405 晏 Yan Yan as Before 晏晏如故 Su Yuemian苏月眠Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / Mutual devotion / Happy ending] [Gentle Jiangnan girl × Refined superstar] [A slow-burning love story] [Both leads are each other's one and only] Ten years ago, Su Yanru began a story of secret love. In her youth, Xu Muzhou was the one who shone brightest. Ten years later, Xu Muzhou has become the brightest star in the entertainment industry, while she, now a web novelist, is brought back together with him by a fateful twist of destiny. Their feelings blossom from memories 656Reads8.8Score10214d adds

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   A tender and enduring love story 🥰 ☘️ Ten years ago, Su Yanru had a story about unrequited love; Xu Muzhou was a shining star in her youth. ☘️ Ten years later, Xu Muzhou has become the most dazzling person in the entertainment industry, and she, as an online writer, meets him again by fate.

6. 406 榴 Pomegranate Blossoms Meet a White Shirt 榴花撞见白衬衫 Liu Yiyi柳祎一Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Intelligent, gentle tutoring-center teacher × kindhearted dentist CEO who defies the usual playbook [Love at first sight | The ultimate in doting and flirtation | Intellectual soulmates | Healing, swoon-worthy everyday romance] The prologue of fate began with an unexpected encounter outside a flower shop. As pomegranate blossoms scattered through the air, Lin Yifan, a 31-year-old dentist and CEO, heard his heart skip a beat. With just one glance, she threw his once-calm world into disarray. Bef 1.3kReads8.3Score11514d adds

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   A new top-tier romantic lead has emerged! Dr. Lin in "Pomegranate Blossom Meets White Shirt": gentle, empathetic, and considerate, he weaves his love for the female lead into every everyday detail.

7. 407 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 28.1kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds

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   These books all feature god-like male protagonists; men raised with excellent upbringing truly live up to expectations—gentle and refined, calm and collected, with both high intelligence and emotional intelligence. If the female lead were even slightly weak, they'd be completely overwhelmed. 🥰

8. 408 闺 My Best Friend’s Uncle Has Had His Eye on Me for a Long Time 闺蜜小叔对我蓄谋已久 Fu Wei弗为Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Beijing Power Broker VS Sweet, Gentle Girl] [10-Year Age Gap + Married First, Fall in Love Later + Secret Crush Comes True + Slow-Burn Romance] * Jiang Wanwan receives an anonymous text that lets her catch her fiancé cheating with her own eyes. But when she tells her family she wants to call off the wedding, her father and stepmother accuse her of being ungrateful and kick her out. On a stormy night, with nowhere left to turn, she sees her best friend's uncle, Gu Heng, a man as ethereal as an i 15.1kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds

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   This is a sweet and heartwarming story about a gentle, well-mannered, and reserved male lead who is ten years older than the female lead, and their marriage of convenience blossoms into love. [Admiration][Kiss]

9. 409 桃 Peach Juice Invitation 桃汁邀邀 Sleepy and Fragrant睡香香Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Tsundere, pure-hearted professor VS timid philosophy top student. They are each other’s first and only, and dote on each other] A young mathematics professor joined the century-old University of Science and Technology. He was handsome, gentle, and composed. He loved peaches and peach juice, and his irresistible peachy scent successfully bewitched an outstanding student from a completely different field. From then on, she had a new daily task: resisting the irresistible professor’s attempts to c 1.5kReads9.4Score20714d adds

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   This is great! The male lead is so gentle! I love this book so much!

10. 410 乖 Be Good, Don’t Bite 乖乖别咬 Turkey-Flavored Pot Rice Soup火鸡味锅巴汤Modern Romance568k WordsCompleted [Capital’s golden heir + devoted romance + the sweetest pampering + a long road to winning her back] At their engagement party, Liang Yuchen cheated on Xie Fanxing, sneaking off to sleep with his mistress. Unfazed, Xie Fanxing went abroad and kept herself a gorgeous young gigolo. Their first night together... The young gigolo was both seductive and irresistible. After a night of passion, Xie Fanxing couldn’t get enough. After a month of flirtation and being kept, Xie Fanxing tossed him a check a 3.7kReads9.1Score50614d adds
11. 411 小 Uncle, He’s Plotting to Win Me Over 小叔，他以身图谋 Princess, May You Be Well公主金安Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Photographer vs. Steady, Reserved CEO] [She Falls First] [He Planned It All] [Fake Uncle and Niece] [Eight-Year Age Gap] [Both Pure] Everyone in Donggang City knew that Mu Tingzhou was dignified and imposing, with a deep, steady bearing. His composure was ingrained in him. Never before had he beaten the young master of the He family nearly to death for a girl. From then on, everyone knew what not to touch. An impulsive kiss at eighteen and feelings she could no longer hide sent J 13.7kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
12. 412 和 Everyday Life After Marrying Mr. Lu 和陆总的婚后日常 Half a Cup of Iced Milk半杯冰牛奶Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Money-loving dessert shop owner X dessert-obsessed CEO] [Sweet from beginning to end / devoted to each other / marriage before love / perfect match. A warm, everyday romance with no melodrama, centered on loving each other wholeheartedly] Lu Yanzhi happened to walk into a dessert shop one day and discovered that its owner was also being pressured to marry. So the two struck a deal. Though it was a contract marriage in which each got what they needed, love is a willing surrender of one’s free wi 1.6kReads9.2Score13214d adds

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    The male leads are all incredibly gentle, extremely gentle, and treat the female leads very well, showing her respect.

13. 413 顶 Top-Tier Star Stunned! So the CEO Had Been Plotting This All Along 顶流震惊！霸总原来你是蓄谋已久 A Salty Fish Turning Its Life Around一只咸鱼在翻身Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Dating Show + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Sweet Treat + Mutual Devotion] Top-tier star Wen Yang is trending again! She was apparently following a man in the middle of the night! The whole country is buzzing! Netizens dig up the man’s identity: Gu Yanzhi, a university professor whose stunning looks have taken over the trending charts! The actress denies it vehemently. “It’s a misunderstanding. I was just at a class reunion, and I happened to be going the same 352Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is incredibly gentle!! As warm and refined as jade!!!

14. 414 一 Love at First Sight: Mr. Mu’s Little Fox 一见钟情，慕总的小狐狸 Xi Yun惜韵Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Love at First Sight + Sweet Romance + Two Powerful Families + Devoted to Each Other] (Glamorous, outspoken jewelry designer x Steady, reserved head of the Mu family) Shen Qingwan is president of the Shen Group and an internationally renowned jewelry designer. At a conference, however, someone publicly accuses her of being a mistress. Shen Qingwan stays perfectly calm, only to discover in the end that her fiancé is the one who cheated. But is everything really that simple? Did 4.5kReads9.1Score53914d adds
15. 415 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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    See? It's so good!

16. 416 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 24.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds

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    🍀The second male lead mistook a fish eye for a pearl and couldn't see the female lead's shining qualities. The male lead, on the other hand, was a very nice gentleman who had been thinking about the female lead for a long time.

17. 417 恶 After the Villainess's Heart Died, Everyone Faced Their Comeuppance 恶毒女配心死后，全员火葬场 A Scoundrel Who Just Eats and Drinks混吃混喝的小混子Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted [The brothers chase their sister after losing her and regret it + devoted couple + SC + beloved by the whole family + never forgiving them + face-slapping + finding a new family] The short drama is now streaming: The Moonlight That Ran Backward Yue Shengge is the youngest daughter of the Yue family, with four older brothers who dote on their little sister. All four are famous for spoiling their sister, but everyone in high society knows that the Yue family dotes not on Yue Shengge, but on anothe 6.7kReads9.2Score55114d adds
18. 418 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, the Unhinged Villain Only Makes Me Study 穿书后疯批反派只会逼我学习 CarpeDiemModern Romance358k WordsCompleted What’s it like to transmigrate into a book and start out with a ruthless villain’s ending? The moment Jian Siyou opens her eyes, she finds herself lying in an unfamiliar man’s bed. Even worse, he’s the cold-blooded main antagonist, the kind who points a gun straight at the heroine! She thinks she’ll soon take the heroine’s place, suffering torment in body and mind before dying in agony. Instead, the unsmiling villainous boss pampers her to no end and even humbly begs her not to leave him. [A 172Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is very gentle and gentlemanly. I feel like I could easily be misled by the title, but the content is absolutely amazing. I especially like the male lead, Xu Qiubai. I feel the whole story is sweet and romantic with no angst. Highly recommended I was initially deterred by the book title; I only started reading the content after seeing the title several times. Honestly, the author's writing style is really good. I've read quite a few novels, and I've basically forgotten most of them afterward. I finished this book a while ago, but I still remember it quite well, and it's been sitting on my bookshelf for a while now. Recommended rating: 5 stars

19. 419 他 He Keeps Flirting and Playing Hard to Get! The Rebellious Tycoon Spoils Her Until She Gets Pregnant 他又撩又茶！被桀骜大佬宠到怀孕 Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mutual Firsts + Secret Love Turns to Love + Redemption] [The Whole Family Gets Their Comeuppance, and She Won't Forgive Them] In the third week after agreeing to date Gu Chengfeng, Yu Zhiwan heard him say: “The Yu family’s real daughter they found isn’t even loved by them. I’m just playing around with her.” “Remember the first day Yu Zhiwan came back to the Yu family? She’s allergic to pineapple, and her two biological brothers delibe 25.2kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds
20. 420 婚 After Marriage, the Aloof Beauty Is Held by the Weary Tycoon, Who Kisses and Clings to Her 婚后清冷美人被厌世大佬搂腰缠吻 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Both Pure + Marriage First, Love Later + Secretly Planned for a Long Time + Sweet Everyday Romance] A devoted-to-his-wife young master × a cool, aloof finance department beauty Gu Zhiyan confidently believes that with Shen Nanyin's family background, she'll come crawling back to him sooner or later. Until he sees her get into the Lu family's exclusive luxury car with his own eyes. One night, Gu Zhiyan gets blackout drunk and pounds on the door, his eyes red as he beg 42.1kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds
21. 421 求 Please Love Me Openly 求你明恋我 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for A Confession I Couldn’t Hide to get a signed copy] [Roguishly handsome, irresistible Jin Zhuo x sweet, alluring Qin Yingxia] [Both Pure + College Romance + Secret Crush Becomes Mutual + Sweet Romance + Light Ensemble Cast] Qin Yingxia had been secretly in love with Jin Zhuo for seven years. She worked as hard as she could to get into Imperial University, all so she could be a little closer to him. On the first day of school, she accidentally took t 50.5kReads9.5Score7.8k14d adds

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    Shen Zhuying, a bright and cheerful florist, harbored a secret love for a boy for ten years. From the age of sixteen to twenty-six, he was the only one in her heart. Fortunately, the two eventually married, and Fu Sizhuo discovered the long-forgotten love letter.

22. 422 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
23. 423 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds
24. 424 贪 Craving Mrs. Fu 贪恋傅太太 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted [Lazy and scheming heroine × gentle man who only pretends to be composed] [Married first, fall in love later + slow-burn romance + devoted couple with a long-standing plan + mutual secret crushes] In her previous life, Jiang Ling loved that bold, carefree young man. But before she could summon the courage to tell him, they lost touch. Later, she happened to see an interview with him. By then, the man had gray at his temples and gazed calmly into the camera. The head of the Fu family had never ma 10.4kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
25. 425 督 The Eunuch’s Little Lucky Wife 督公家的小福妻 Doubao豆包Ancient Romance846k WordsCompleted In her previous life, her own family betrayed her, and before she could even come of age, she died a wretched death in a dry well. In this life, she unexpectedly latched onto a powerful patron! Everyone says the Eastern Depot’s chief eunuch is cruel and merciless, violent by nature. But even he has moments when he doesn’t know what to do. His little girl raises her tearful face and holds up her hand. “I’m hurt. It stings.” Wang Huai strokes her head. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. It breaks my heart to 521Reads8.6Score10314d adds

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    This is truly one of my favorites. The male lead is amazing, the mutual attraction is incredibly sweet, it's not a typical "strong female lead" or "female empowerment" novel, and it's not a formulaic story either. It's more suitable for seasoned bookworms.

26. 426 我 I Just Love Clinging to You 我好喜欢粘着你呀 Moon Toast酹月Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted [Quirky Girl × Gentle Thug] [Silly, devoted to each other, and super sweet] [The male and female leads are not based on real people! Not based on real people!] Lai Keyou is a college junior who works part-time as an online singer. Her nickname is “Celebrity-Obsessed Maniac.” “Today I’m going to sing Mo Juan’s first album track from when he debuted...” “Today I’ll let you hear Mo Juan’s breakout hit...” “Mo Juan just released another album. I’ll sing you a song from it...” Her fans: “Okay, we get 6.9kReads9.4Score84314d adds

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    It's so beautiful! (｢･ω･)｢

27. 427 假 Is the Fake Heiress Impressive Today? 假千金她今天优秀了吗 A Doe Named She一只佘鹿Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [Two top students + childhood friends of sorts + heroine who grows over time] Lin Yuejiu was adopted at the age of seven, and in an instant became a little princess. She had loving parents, a doting older brother, and even gained a childhood friend. In her second year of high school, the Lin family's biological daughter was found and brought home. As her place in the family changed, Lin Yuejiu willingly stepped aside for the real heiress. After she left, Lin Yuejiu devoted herself to becoming a 1.5kReads9.3Score13114d adds

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    The male leads in these three books really appeal to me; they're all incredibly gentle and have very strong moral values. I absolutely adore this kind of gentle male lead. Ladies, don't miss out! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

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