Heartbreaking Stories That’ll Make Your Heart Ache 虐文，虐到心绞痛的那种

1. 701 下 I Went to Teach in the Countryside, but the Rugged Farmer Took Me Home and Spoiled Me 下乡支教，却被糙汉娶回家宠 Fresh Radish Skin新鲜萝卜皮Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [23 cm Height Difference + Size Difference + Intense Romantic Tension + Sweet Romance + Healing] (The male lead is utterly devoted to his wife) Ji Tao was born into poverty and hardship. She worked hard to get into college because she never wanted to live that kind of life again. At first glance, Zhou Lu seemed poor and nasty. He was absolutely not her type. But the man clung to her like a vine in the mud, wrapping himself around her so tightly that she couldn't escape or fight him off. All she 14.2kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   Ji Tao was in excruciating pain. "It hurts, Zhou Lu, it hurts so much—" "Now you know what pain is, right?" He wasn't feeling well either; the veins on his forehead were bulging. Ji Tao was genuinely in pain; the tears she had just stopped flowing started flowing again. Zhou Lu was just bluffing; he couldn't bring himself to actually hurt her.

2. 702 一 I Accidentally Became the Tsundere Employer's White Moonlight 一不小心成了傲娇雇主的白月光 Little Words, No Worries小字无忧Two Male Leads602k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + tragic romance + the one who was left behind pursues his lover through hell + equally matched leads] [Two male leads + warmth] [Dark imprisonment, brutal torture, memory control, stealing someone's lover] Volume One: First Meeting in the Jungle focuses on daily life as they struggle to survive in the jungle, with scenes of being shot, poisoned, treated for injuries, and fed. It's a bittersweet but lighthearted read. Volume Two: The Ordeal of Captivity includes deception, dark i 1.4kReads8.1Score108Shelves

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   It's both sweet and heartbreaking, absolutely heart-wrenching.

3. 703 乱 A Merchant's Charm in Troubled Times 乱世商娇 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CModern Romance20k WordsCompleted A Charismatic Merchant in Troubled Times 184Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 704 脏 Dirty Rose 脏玫瑰 Beijing Sauce Rose京酱露丝Mystery411k WordsCompleted A murder case eight years ago cost Wen Li everything, but with crucial evidence missing, the real culprit is still at large. Years later, she meticulously lays her plans, determined to make the killer and the accomplices who turned a blind eye pay for what they did. Xu Changchuan of the criminal investigation squad never imagined he’d end up on a blind date at a breakfast shop, only for his date to become a suspect at a case analysis meeting the very next moment. Using his position to get close 1.2kReads8.9Score153Shelves

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   I just finished reading it recently. The male lead is a policeman, and the female lead is an elementary school teacher, but she has many "secrets." They meet on a blind date at a breakfast shop, and their relationship develops quickly and is very sweet. However, from the beginning, they are both testing each other... It's a sad ending, an unsolvable tragedy... [Almost crying]

5. 705 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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   A tragic ending story, a subversive palace intrigue masterpiece with fresh content, steady writing, and detailed descriptions of palace secrets. The plot is original and logically sound. It features lighthearted daily life, intense power struggles, and a female protagonist who enters the palace only to be ridiculed. She must rely entirely on herself; there are no cheat codes, no time travel, and no reincarnation. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem. The content may be disturbing. This is the kind of story that will drive readers away with its emotional intensity. It's a complex tale of palace intrigue and angst, featuring a high-stakes, intelligent power struggle. The female protagonist, a discarded wife, cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals while entering the palace for revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue story where both men and women fight? This story portrays the tragedy of ancient feudal society, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

6. 706 明 Moonlight Stirs the Swan’s Grace 明月别枝惊鸿 Bet on Books and Splash Wine, Not Tea赌书泼酒不泼茶Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + angsty love + winning back his wife after driving her away] Princess Anping Murong Huaiyue of Prince Yuan's residence was spoiled and willful from childhood. In her seventeen years, no one had ever dared defy her, until General of the Cavalry Yin Huai'an appeared. Murong Huaiyue fell in love with Yin Huai'an at first sight and took the initiative to confess her feelings. But Yin Huai'an didn't return them. To humiliate her, he even married her friend Qiu Yueming. Having 2.1kReads5.8Score106Shelves

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   The beginning was too heartbreaking; I cried my eyes out. I couldn't take it anymore, so I skipped to the rebirth part. The reborn heroine transformed from a spoiled brat into a melancholic and sensitive young lady, which was so poignant.

7. 707 哥 Heiress X Loyal Dog: Bro, You Need Me in Your Life 【大小姐X忠犬】哥，你命里缺我 As If It Were Me似是吾Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted Stubborn, Straight-Shooting Heiress of a Wealthy Family X A Restrained, Devoted Older Man Who Keeps His Feelings Hidden [False Siblings + Rugged Small-Town Man + Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion After Years Apart + Years of Secret Love + Sweet and Angsty Push-Pull + Clear-Eyed Descent + Mutual Redemption] [1v1 + Both Chaste + Happy Ending] [The leads are six years apart in age, with no blood or legal family ties of any kind] Her mother died young, her older brother disappeared, and her father ha 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Tortured both physically and mentally, a bittersweet experience

8. 708 新 Newbie, Stop Pretending to Be Sweet 新来的别装乖了 Don't Eat Fish, Ha不吃渔哈Two Male Leads162k WordsOngoing A mature, considerate seme and a beautiful, long-suffering uke Mutual healing + two top students + poor health Zhuang Siheng thought his new deskmate, Qiao Ci, was a hypocrite. In front of others, he acted like a model student, well-rounded in virtue and academics. In private, he picked fights, smoked, played games, did whatever he wanted, and had a terrible temper. It wasn’t until Zhuang Siheng caught a glimpse of his softness and resilience that he had to admit Qiao Ci was incredibly charming, 218Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   ① In the first book, the protagonist suffers from stomach problems, low blood sugar, and vomiting during his school years. Despite numerous family troubles, he remains kind and gentle to everyone. He goes to the hospital every day. Later, when he struggles on his own, he self-harms due to insecurity. I cried so much! 😭 ② In the second book, the protagonist is a spoiled rich kid whose pride and arrogance make him look down on everyone. Yet, he playfully offers the protagonist a little warmth only to slap him in the face. So, the protagonist thinks he's the protagonist's friend, but the protagonist's simple "classmate" shatters that belief. The protagonist's mother has long since passed away, leaving behind his father and brother who oppress him daily. The protagonist is also pitiful, clinging to any glimmer of light he finds despite all the difficulties. ꒦ິ^꒦ິ ③ In the third book, the protagonist develops a sleep disorder due to the protagonist's actions and needs medication to fall asleep, otherwise, those painful memories resurface. The protagonist is also betrayed by a bandmate he considered a good member, who even wants him to go behind the scenes so he can keep all the credit and fame for himself. But because they had worked together before, Bao Bao didn't openly confront them. However, when his friend was insulted, Bao Bao didn't hesitate to speak out. In the fourth book, the protagonist took his younger sister out to play when they were young, resulting in her death in a car accident. Afterwards, the family suffered many misfortunes, leaving only him and his mother, who suffered from mental illness. His mother couldn't accept the reality of his sister's death, so every time he visited her, he would dress up as his sister. Seeing his mother doing things that weren't his own must have hurt Bao Bao. But Bao Bao loved his mother very much, and sometimes he would blame himself for not being able to impersonate his sister properly, leading to self-harm.

9. 709 长 The Road Ahead Is Long, and Before I Can Speak, Tears Fall 长路漫漫唯我欲语泪先流 Dipi Mouse Ah地皮鼠吖Fantastical Romance167k WordsCompleted [Coming-of-age + pure love + tragic wuxia romance + fictional setting + short story + original] Xiao Yuyu is the reincarnation of Immortal Lord Ningshuang. The Demon Lord’s seal is about to break, and all living beings hang by a thread. She bears the fate of finding the Ten Void Swords and saving the world. The road ahead will force her to lose her dearest friends and loved ones with her own hands, and endure partings in life and death. Fate turns upside down, and those who love each other canno 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are a few angst-filled chapters later on.

10. 710 休 She Started Chasing Me After I Took a Leave of Absence 休学后被倒追了 Mo Xingxing'er莫星星儿Two Male Leads222k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Mutual Devotion + Coercive Possession + Second Chances] [Highly intelligent, cool-headed, obsessive top & timid, ordinary, honest bottom] Chen Mo has been quiet and reserved since childhood. He was an honest student, but someone took an interest in him, and he ended up expelled and sent home. After many struggles, he got into college, only to realize he'd somehow applied to a private university. His family had no money. “Do you want to keep studying?” Jin Ye asked, gripping h 254Reads6.3Score—Shelves
11. 711 同 My Classmate’s Older Brother Fell in Love with Me 同学的哥哥爱上我 Zhu Zhu m朱洙mModern Romance244k WordsOngoing A tragic romance turns into a satisfying revenge story. The bully torments me, so I torment her brother. "You never loved me?" "Never. I was acting from the very beginning!" "The person you saw was only the version of me I wanted you to see. My heart is colder than you can imagine. As soon as I realized you had feelings for me, I started plotting against you." [Both Leads Are Clever] [Love at First Sight] [Mutual Devotion] [Real and Fake Heiresses] 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel. The author seems quite laid-back, not chasing high readership. While the title is rather straightforward, the author prioritizes the highest quality content. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the emotional moments are genuinely heart-wrenching. The characters are well-developed and multifaceted. You'll find it enjoyable to read while learning a lot (highly recommended for unmarried girls). If you're interested in metaphysics, don't miss it—you'll be pleasantly surprised! [Laughs][laughs]

12. 712 霸 The Crown Prince Who Bullied Me Became My Caged Ghost After Death: Yu An, But Not Her Peace 霸凌我的太子爷，死后成了我的笼中魂：予安不予她平安 Foxes Don't Sneak a Taste狐狸不偷腥16k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince Who Bullied Me Became My Captive Spirit After Death: Yu An Will Not Give Her Peace 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a kind of angst.

13. 713 全 Everyone Was Reborn: My Little Sister Is a Sweet, Innocent Airhead 全员重生：妹妹是个傻白甜 Following the Stars随星辰Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted Everyone thinks Sui Yan is a villain. Her childhood friend, the boy she grew up with, says, “Sui Yan, you’ve changed. You’ve become more and more disgusting.” Her best friend says, “Sui Yan, stay away from me. I never want to see you again.” Her stepsister says, “Sui Yan, I hate you.” Her two biological brothers say, “Sui Yan, I don’t have a sister like you.” And the person she loves most says, “Someone like you, Sui Yan, is someone I could never love.” Sui Yan died. It should have made everyone 3.4kReads9.1Score279Shelves

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    1. At first, I just felt satisfied that the female lead was taking revenge on the scumbag boyfriend for the original owner. But the more I read, the more I cried. Why did I cry? I cried for the original owner. If those stories had actually happened, how desperate would she have been? 2. The main story is very angsty, but the epilogue provides a happy ending.

14. 714 暴 After Beating Her, the Bloodthirsty Prince Regretted It 暴打她后，嗜血王爷后悔了 Shui Huan水欢Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the woman he loved, he cruelly humiliated her, grinding her dignity and body beneath his heel until they were crushed to dust. He even ran a sword through her chest. As she lay near death, he curled his lips into a bewitching smile. “Let her live or die as she will. This prince doesn't care!” But when she resolutely left the prince's manor, he came to his senses. She ran, and he chased after her. “Wherever you go, this prince will go too!” She raised a knife, and he offered her h 4.4kReads8.7Score344Shelves

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    🌈These are 10.0 Rating to read heart-wrenching novels!!! They're the kind that will make your heart ache. It takes a long time to recover after reading them. Every time I think about the plot, I feel sad [crying][crying][crying]. Those who are interested can check them out [almost crying][almost crying][almost crying]

15. 715 不 Wait! Who Are You Calling Your Archrival's Dream Guy? 不是！你骂谁是死对头梦男呢 Witnessing the World见尘世Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Archenemies + Rekindled Love + Desperate Pursuit of an Ex + Entertainment Industry + Livestream Reality Show] Unhinged beauty of a guitarist, bottom × Obsessively devoted award-winning actor, top Yun Jingmian, guitarist for a visual rock band, was hounded by countless scandals and had no choice but to spend years building a career overseas. After achieving fame and success, he returned to China and openly declared in an interview: “Just seeing Ji Wangshan's face makes me sick. 2.8kReads9.2Score489Shelves
16. 716 若 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 Yi Xuan顗軒Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 27Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Look at mine, this short story collection that's now finished.

17. 717 新 New Utopia 新，乌托邦 Broken Strings in the Rain雨中断弦Urban379k WordsOngoing [Political Thriller] [Montage Style] [Psychologically Oppressive] [Dystopian] (The plot moves slowly at first. Please be patient and read to the end.) After the catastrophe, a city-state rose from the ground. People called it New Utopia. Beneath its gleaming order, those in power had long since ceased to be human. Monsters wore human skin and occupied the highest offices. Their eyes were connected, and everything was under surveillance. A colossal beast hung in the sky, while monsters roamed t 2.4kReads—Score204Shelves

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    I cried after watching it last night, not from the emotional scenes, but from the fear.

18. 718 都 We're Already in Showbiz, Who Still Cares About Romance? 都混娱乐圈了，谁还谈感情啊 Banana Art香蕉艺术Urban353k WordsCompleted Zhang Xin, a cryptocurrency operations manager, is reborn as a lovesick trainee on Blue Star who died from holding his breath. You came to work in the entertainment industry, so why are you talking about love... "Playing along is fine, but catching real feelings is out of the question!" But... A singing diva, a top-tier starlet, an award-winning actress, a wealthy heiress... No, he couldn't take it anymore. Faced with the choice between being a beast and being worse than a beast, he chose "somew 859Reads—Score116Shelves

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19. 719 艳 The Enchantress's Ordeal 艳客劫 Little Fish, Big Heart小鱼大心Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted There is a woman named Hu Yan. She is a priestess, and everything she does, every gesture and every laugh, is especially easy to hate. To make matters worse, she has a sharp tongue, a cruel heart, and an impressive bag of tricks. Everywhere she goes, all the handsome men can think about is her. Well, let’s admit it: they’re thinking about how to torture her to death! But Hu Yan thinks that if there weren’t thousands upon thousands of people in this world who wanted her dead, what would be the po 260Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The novel "The Enchanting Guest's Robbery" seems rather ordinary at the beginning, a bit hard to get into, but once you start reading, it gets more and more exciting! It has both heart-wrenching and sweet moments. I've already read it three times. There's one female lead and multiple male leads [facepalm]. And every male lead's story is heartbreaking.

20. 720 他 He's a Master at Acting Obedient 他惯会装乖 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Healing × Love That Grows Over Time × Tragic Romance × Mutual Devotion] Cool, gentle heroine × Aloof, unapproachable top student They overcame the distance and endured the years. But her boy was forever left behind in that snowy winter, forever twenty-two, in the prime of his life, forever on the day they were supposed to register their marriage. [“This time, don't break your promise again, you little liar.” “Why did you break your promise again? You little liar.”] 974Reads9.3Score194Shelves

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    All three are written by Qiu Ri Liang, they are all angst-filled novels, and they are all super good. I recommend everyone to check them out.

21. 721 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The most docile canary bites the hardest! This ancient romance novel is bursting with tension; if you're looking for something to read, grab it now!

22. 722 渡 Crossing Jingmen 渡远荆门 Chen Zhixi陈之熙Modern Romance235k WordsOngoing A Callous Second-Generation Heir × A Cool-Exterior, Warm-Hearted Junior (Youth + Powerful Family Background + Taking by Force + Chasing His Wife + Unwavering Devotion) 1 The winter of her sophomore year, Wang Fang saw Che Haoyu for the first time. He was standing beside his equally well-matched girlfriend, looking so handsome that people couldn't help sneaking a few extra glances. The people around them cracked a few harmless jokes, and all the guys present laughed along. From then on, Wang Fang 1.7kReads—Score131Shelves

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    Slightly sour and astringent.

23. 723 深 Hidden in Late Winter 深藏晚冬 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Two top students + love that grows over time + youth and school days + angst] Gentle, sweet girl × jealous, cocky boy * At sixteen, he said he wanted to become a police officer and protect the people. She said she wanted to become a doctor and save lives. * At seventeen, he said, “We met in winter, Wen Yu. We'll spend so many more winters together. Take care of this white camellia for me for now.” The wind lifted the hem of the boy's coat, and his eyes shone. So she rem 2.6kReads9.3Score550Shelves
24. 724 快 Quick Transmigration: The Irresistible Beauty and the Big Shots' Great Regret 快穿万人迷：各路大佬齐聚火葬场 Qiao Mu Nan Zhi乔木南栀Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Winning Everyone Over + Mindless Villain-Smashing Wish Fulfillment + Love Rivals + Regret and Redemption + Scheming Green-Tea Beauty + No Male Lead (Some Worlds Have Non-Endgame Couples)] When Wen Lichu, a camellia spirit who had thrown the Three Realms into chaos, was accidentally injured as the Demon Lord led his forces in an assault on the Immortal Realm to abduct someone, her soul became bound to the Comeback and Villain-Smashing System 0809. Thus began her journey thr 6.4kReads9.1Score491Shelves

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    A particularly angsty quick transmigration novel where the female lead can fake her death, and all the scumbag male leads will meet a bad end. It's incredibly tear-jerking.

25. 725 救 Help! The Whole World Wants to Steal My Tree! 救命！全世界都想抢我的树！ Xiu Ni修匿Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance + Human-Otherworldly Romance + Coming-of-Age + Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Mutual Healing + Bad Ending] [Botany PhD Lin Xiye × Unknown Tree Species Gu Peiqing] Lin Xiye finds a glowing seed deep in the mountains. Ten days after she plants it, it grows into a tree that transforms into a human, complete with a beauty filter! At first, Gu Peiqing is a sweet, clueless little sapling who can only rustle softly and sticks to her every step of the way. Then a sudden turn of 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main characters are a person and a tree; it's very heart-wrenching.

26. 726 目 You Are All I See 目光所至都是你 Mu Han慕寒Modern Romance49k WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Huo Mingxuan repeatedly hurt Qin Qianmo, the woman who truly loved him, for the sake of the woman he held dear in his heart. It wasn't until someone cut out her heart that he suddenly realized his own heart had gone empty too. Years after their separation, at a grand banquet hosted by the He family of the imperial capital, the woman he couldn't bear to see even in his dreams arrives beneath the starlight. Huo Mingxuan loses control on the spot and rushes to her lik 324Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The first two books were incredibly heart-wrenching; I felt extremely sad after reading them. In the first book, the female lead died (from a brain tumor), and the second male lead married someone else. In the second book, the second male lead was killed by the male lead (in ancient times). I've finished reading both myself and highly recommend them. Everyone should check them out; they're all around 40-50 chapters long. 😊😊

27. 727 最 The Last Farewell Letter 最后一封离别信 Sui Ying随楹Modern Romance24k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in simplified Chinese] May this letter find you well, and may these words make you feel as if we were face to face. Jiang Xunian. This is the second letter I’ve written to you, and my last goodbye. Perhaps I should introduce myself to you again. Hello, my name is Yan Shun. 1.6kReads9.2Score478Shelves

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    I felt really sorry for the female lead, even though this story was short. She came from a family that favored sons over daughters from the beginning, and later met the male lead, but sadly, she couldn't express her feelings for him.

28. 728 婢 The Beautiful Maid 婢子绝色 Rain Tapping the Pipa雨打琵琶Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted “Come here and let me hold you.” Looking at Lin Shuang'er trembling before him, Ye Beicheng suppresses the madness in his eyes. Everyone knows the God of War Prince of Great Song is cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. Yet he takes a servant girl to his bed and cherishes her like a treasure. Lin Shuang'er was born poor, with a life worth less than dirt. She knows she shouldn't become so attached to her master's affection. But this master stands up for her, lowers himself for her, and giv 4.7kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    Sigh, such a beautiful maidservant, inexplicably falling for someone, and the subsequent heartbreak made me cry half the night.

29. 729 朝 Longing for Our Reunion Day After Day, Forgetting Each Other Year After Year 朝朝盼重逢，念念总相忘 Two Leaves两朵叶子Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Angst, angst, angst! Extremely angsty, proceed with caution!] Five years ago The golden boy Ji Lingchuan knelt on the ground, desperately begging Xia Zhiyi not to leave him. But she coldly told him to get lost, then turned around and married someone else. Five years later The bar hostess Xia Zhiyi knelt before the untouchable Mr. Ji, fawning over him. He shoved her away, saying she was filthy. He hated her, bullied her, and was consumed by the desire to take revenge on her. But when he saw a li 776Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a truly tragic past. Growing up as an orphan, she suffered constant bullying before meeting the male lead, who redeemed her. They fell in love, but the male lead, from a wealthy and powerful family, looked down on her and constantly threatened her. Later, after a series of misfortunes, despite the male lead's pleas, she cruelly abandoned him and married the male supporting character, a complete psychopath who subjected her to various forms of physical and emotional abuse, all without the male lead's knowledge. Five years later, the female lead returned with a four-year-old boy. The boy was sick, forcing her to work as a hostess, where she encountered the male lead again. He was torn between love and hate for her, and while seeking revenge, he discovered the child was his.

30. 730 帝 The Emperor Is Heartless, So What Can the Heart Do? 帝王无情，心又奈何 Chen Chen沉沉Ancient Romance59k WordsCompleted After ten years of devoted love, what he gave her was not an empress’s coronation, but the execution of her entire family. The whole residence was drenched in blood. Standing in a pool of blood, she held a sword to his chest and demanded, “Did you ever love me, even a little?” He drove the sword into her heart inch by inch, his expression cold and ruthless. “What do you think?!” He didn’t know that for him, she would have smiled as she drank poison and willingly shattered herself to pieces. Than 122Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    The combination of angst, sweet romance, and palace intrigue/domestic power struggles makes this book incredibly good, especially the last one.

31. 731 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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

32. 732 三 On Our Third Anniversary, She Went to Pick Up Her White Moonlight 三周年纪念日，她去接了白月光 January Frost一月霜Urban544k WordsCompleted [The Ex-Husband Chase: Too Late to Regret]+ [One Female Lead] After three years together, Jiang Chen finally learned that Su Zhi still couldn't let go of the man she had always cherished. Three years ago, the man named Qin Yu had flown across the ocean to further his studies. She got hopelessly drunk, and in her daze, saw a face that looked a little like his. At the time, Jiang Chen had mistakenly believed he had found love. When Su Zhi broke their promise to celebrate their third anniversary be 5.4kReads6.1Score206Shelves

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    🔥💥🔥 [Husband-chasing-after-the-crowd drama]+ [Single female lead] After three years of dating, Jiang Chen finally realizes that Su Zhi has a lingering, unrequited love for her. Give it a try! (ಡωಡ)☘️☘️☘️

33. 733 弃 The Innocent Abandoned Consort: Prince, Please Let Me Go 弃妃无罪：王爷请你放过我 Chen Youning宸有凝Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Prince + imperial power + tragic romance] At first, he grabs her by the throat, his expression sinister and alluring. “How much truth is there in those tears of yours? Cheng Luoxun, I’ll make you pay in blood.” In the end, she fulfills his wish, barely conscious and almost lifeless. When the peach blossoms bloom in the third month, he gently takes her hand. “You said I didn’t love you, but you never once asked me if I did.” The candles flicker dimly in the room. He looks up, and there is nothin 1kReads8.0Score101Shelves
34. 734 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Host Follows the Plot, the World Falls Apart Again 快穿：宿主走剧情后世界又崩溃了 A Moon一颗月球Two Male Leads338k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] [Male Leads] [Faked Death] [BE in Small Worlds] [Immersive Role-Playing] This world had long since lost its appeal for Tang Ci. Then System 007 suddenly barged in, completely out of place, and Tang Ci coaxed it into signing a contract with him by putting on an innocent act. Complete the missions? Sure. But why isn’t the world following the original plot? How would I know? Tang Ci smiled innocently. That’s the male lead’s fault. What does it have to do with me, Tang Ci? Wor 694Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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    The author couldn't bear to give Tangtang a world that wasn't a tragic ending.

35. 735 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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    I heard the ending is quite tragic.

36. 736 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
37. 737 你 You Once Gave Me the Stars and the Sea 你曾给我星辰大海 Qiao Taotao乔淘淘Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted My child is dead, and my marriage has come to an end. My husband and best friend conspired to kill both my children. Scum don’t need my forgiveness. They’ve already forgiven themselves. For the one precious thing I have left, I’ll take revenge in my own way. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 738 我 My Younger Brother Actually Followed Me Here 我的弟弟竟然跟过来了 Back to the Old Home旧家往回Two Male Leads59k WordsCompleted Two male leads, brothers who live next door. They meet by chance on a wall, and together see things through to the end. If lots of people want to read it, I'll write my next book from the younger brother's perspective. This one is mainly told from the older brother's perspective, with him as the pursuer. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending one myself.

39. 739 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
40. 740 他 He Is the Snow and Moon of This World 他是人间雪与月 Little Joy小欢喜Modern Romance40k WordsCompleted Jing Zhi once loved Mo Junze deeply. Then he killed their child. 15Reads5.4Score—Shelves
41. 741 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
42. 742 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.8kReads8.2Score901Shelves

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    My eyes were swollen this morning. This is so angsty, it hurts my liver. The belated affection is more pathetic than grass. The female lead dies in the 8th chapter, and I feel so sorry for her. It only takes about 10 minutes to read, but the tears kept flowing. The first chapter was angsty, incredibly angsty, a slow and steady kind of angst. I cried until I could barely breathe at night, until my liver hurt. I lost 10 pounds in three days. This is my number one most angsty novel; I can't bear to read it again.

43. 743 有 Lucky to Be Miss Yu Again 有幸做回余小姐 Snatching the Sun from the Tiger's Jaws虎口夺阳Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted On the day I got divorced, my ex-husband remarried. We ran into each other outside the civil affairs bureau, where his pretty new bride held out her hand to me. “Mrs. Zhao, congratulations on becoming Miss Yu again.” I shot back, “And congratulations to Miss Meng on climbing the ladder and becoming Mrs. Zhao.” When love ends and marriage is laid to rest, I want us to part on good terms, too. But Mrs. Zhao keeps pushing her luck, time and again, so I have no choice but to fight back in this long- 34Reads8.2Score—Shelves
44. 744 我 My Mother Favored Her Son-in-Law, Then Regretted It 我妈偏心女婿后，后悔了 Yi Yi壹亦8k WordsCompleted My mother favored her son-in-law, and now she regrets it. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so heartbreaking. The female lead's mother loved her very much before she got married, but after the marriage, the mother favored her son-in-law and stopped loving the female lead!

45. 745 归 Love Vanished with the Wind, Leaving No Trace! 归爱随风，无觅处！ World of Blossoms繁花世界27k WordsCompleted Love returns with the wind, but there's nowhere to find it! 173Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 746 我 I Request Permanent Account Deletion 我申请永久注销账号 Ming Yuxin明玉心Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted There isn't much of a synopsis. This is simply the story of a life born on the wrong track, reset to zero... Shen Shi'an: "The world is so vast, yet when I look around, there's not a single person who loves me!" There are bonus chapters, so check out the author's notes in Chapter One! #The tags don't match the story. The author didn't choose them (breaks down)# My new work is here! Welcome to read my story. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell 2.9kReads8.1Score400Shelves

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    The female lead suffers from depression. The male lead approaches her because of a bet, and she falls in love with him, only to discover it was all a lie. She walks into the deep sea and never returns. Life is too tiring; I'm applying to permanently delete my account!

47. 747 一 A Lifetime Facing the Evening 一生向晚 Yun Xi l云曦lModern Romance39k WordsCompleted Lin Weiran once loved someone so deeply that she was left with nothing and her heart turned to ashes. Only on the day she finally became his wife did Lin Weiran fully understand that she had already lost this marriage before it even began. Later, Qi Xiangwan drove her family to ruin and left her with nothing. To win back the woman he loved, Lin Weiran was treated as a bargaining chip and handed over to another man. But only when she vanished from his world completely did Qi Xiangwan finally wake 54Reads5.6Score—Shelves
48. 748 忘 Twin Lotuses on the Wangchuan River (Part One) 忘川河上并蒂莲（上） World of Blossoms繁花世界Marriage & Romance25k WordsCompleted Twin Lotuses on the River of Forgetfulness (Part 1) 101Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 749 被 After Getting Burned by a Fish, This Kitty Faked Its Death and Left 被鱼渣后，猫猫我选择了死遁 What a Big Cabbage好一颗大白菜Two Male Leads408k WordsCompleted An audiobook adaptation is available [Dual Male Leads, Faked Death, Win-Him-Back Chase, Dramatic Angst, No Switching Partners, Happy Ending] Li Fugui was a cat. One day, he picked up a fish who could transform into a stunning beauty with fair skin, a slim waist, and long legs. Not only was Li Fugui a cat, he was also a hopeless admirer of pretty faces, and he was instantly smitten with the handsome man. But on the day of their wedding, the beauty left him with one sentence, saying he had never l 6.6kReads9.3Score815Shelves

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    The beginning is quite heartbreaking. It's about a carefree cat who saves a fish, but the fish doesn't love it. The cat calls it "wife" every day. But later, the fish abandons it, and the cat is almost strangled to death.

50. 750 被 After Being Dumped, the Regent King Turned Dark 被甩后，摄政王黑化了 Tomato Who Loves Tomatoes爱吃番番茄的西红柿Two Male Leads390k WordsOngoing (Just got its rating) [Two male leads + mutually faithful + two equally strong leads + tsundere, hopelessly devoted regent top + mischievous young marquis bottom + rekindled love + angst before sweetness] Seven years ago, on the day Shen Jinghan left the capital, he never looked back. Seven years later, he returned to the capital covered in wounds, and went to the Prince Regent's residence on his very first night back. He begged Xiao Che to save the Shen family and the supply route to the northe 3.1kReads8.2Score361Shelves

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