Are There Any Stories with a More Straightforward Female Lead? No Hiding Her Secret Identity 有没有女主比较直白的？（马甲不藏）

1. 1 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 28.9kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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   The female lead is a physics genius with a straightforward and honest personality; once she sets her mind on her childhood sweetheart, she boldly confesses her love. The male lead is aloof and arrogant to outsiders, but he's a man of few words when it comes to her, secretly in love for years but unable to hide his feelings. The entire story is free of melodrama and angst, featuring mutual affection and the unspoken understanding between childhood sweethearts, making for a sweet and heartwarming romance.

2. 2 绝 The Peerless Jingzhou 绝京洲 A Wish Like a Song锦愿如歌Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted 19.6kReads8.8Score1.9kShelves
3. 3 天 Born Evil 天生坏种 Two Flying Green Turtles两头飞天绿王八Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Pure wish fulfillment, top-tier character setup, absolutely doted on] [Max-level unhinged villainess VS yandere, love-addicted little lapdog] Among the stars lived a young master with brilliant golden snake eyes, dazzling as the sun, yet an aura as cold as ice. He tapped his golden scepter and looked up to say, “Good day, everyone.” He instantly stole everyone's heart. He had someone he loved. That person was wicked beyond measure. The first time they met, she bit him while straddling his waist 438Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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   The female lead isn't afraid at all; she's very straightforward.

4. 4 惹 Mess With Her? The Fake Heiress Is an All-Rounder and Impossible to Kill 惹她？假千金是全能大佬，超难杀 The Evening Breeze Is Like Fire晚风似火Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Real and fake heiresses + secret identities + adored by a whole family + punishing scum and face-slapping + pure, unconditional doting] Rumor has it that the fake heiress adopted by the Shen family is a good-for-nothing who skips class, gets into fights, and does every kind of wicked thing. When she was kicked back to the slums, everyone applauded. But who could have guessed The aloof movie emperor is her eldest brother, a legend in the medical world is her second brother, and the world-famous 73.8kReads9.3Score7.1kShelves
5. 5 去 I Called Off the Engagement and Left for the Army. Now the War God Regrets It? Too Bad! 去部队退婚，兵王追悔？不回头！ Tea Fragrance茶叶香Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted New book out: “Keeping Herself for Her Childhood Sweetheart? The Capitalist’s Daughter Marries His Commander.” Feedback is welcome. [1970s + military marriage + devoted couple + army wife’s daily life + husband’s long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Luo Yunqing honored Auntie Lin’s dying wish, caring for her until the end before going to the army to marry Lin Dachuan. Unexpectedly, Lin Dachuan told her he had always thought of her only as a younger sister, and hoped she would let 52.9kReads8.8Score6.1kShelves

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   Reborn after transmigrating, I won't be a love-struck fool, I won't waste my time and energy, and I know that begging for a man's love will only hinder a woman's ability to earn money.

6. 6 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.3kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves

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   They redeemed each other; they've all grown mouths.

7. 7 星 The Interstellar Heiress's Collection of Junk 星际首富大小姐的破烂收藏 That Melon over in the West西边那个瓜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Interstellar powers, military academy tournament, no romance for the protagonist, spatial abilities, lighthearted and satisfying, friendship-focused, with a large ensemble cast.] [Sole protagonist: Shen Chenfu (Xiao Fu)] [Volume One has been published] After years of wandering, Shen Chenfu is found and brought home by the richest man in the interstellar world. Her adopted sister is openly hostile toward her, and her twin younger brothers mock her for never having eaten meat. When her classmates 45.2kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves

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   This novel features a strong female protagonist who is pampered by her group and has an ensemble cast. She lacks love in the early stages but understands it, and later, when love arrives, it grows even stronger. Her dream is simple: to leisurely run a small shop and bask in the sun every day. It's definitely worth reading. Every character in the ensemble cast is a protagonist in their own right, with distinct and vivid personalities. There are no plot holes or unexpected twists; the author has essentially filled in all the loose ends. The female protagonist thinks: "She has made her own choices, has expectations for the future, has a home to return to, three meals a day to eat, and four seasons to enjoy. She understands where she came from and sees her way home."

8. 8 魔 The Magic School Junior Who Can Do Anything, from Pranks to Making Trouble 魔法学校小学妹，沙雕搞事啥都会 Ghost Denier无鬼论者Modern Romance2.9M WordsOngoing [Not Western fantasy: a Chinese-style magic academy, absurd comedy + ensemble cast + hilarious daily life, with romance] [A ridiculous heroine causes trouble and leads everyone astray: a bunch of lunatic students hilariously learning magic] Li Wenyin woke up in a magical world and struggled to survive at a top-tier Chinese-style magic academy. She cut up the school flags to make uniforms, stole textbooks and sprinted for her life, and made the deans so furious their eyes nearly popped out. She w 116.2kReads9.6Score13kShelves

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   This is really good. The female lead is very straightforward, the romance is rich and engaging, and the male and female leads are both handsome and beautiful.

9. 9 玄 The Mystic Queen Returns and Turns the Ghost Realm Upside Down 玄学女王回归后，炸翻鬼界 Galaxy Dream星河梦Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + redemption + ghost hunting] Lu Chi, a gifted young man, loses his sight and becomes paralyzed in a car accident. Everyone tramples on and humiliates him, and he grows dark and twisted. Ye Qing, a grandmaster of metaphysics, comes to repay a debt of gratitude. She treats his illness, treats him kindly, and gives him all the tenderness she can. His pale, frightening face turns toward her. “What do you want?” Ye Qing smiles brightly. “I want you to be well.” In an instant, all the em 8.1kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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   Just look at the fifth book, it's so good I've read it countless times! One look and you're speechless.

10. 10 S The S-Rank Commander Became a Sensation After Joining a Reality Show S级指挥官参加真人综艺后爆红了 Yang Yang Ah杨杨啊Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, powerful heroine, no logic] Mo Yi'an, an undefeated supreme commander, is reborn in the body of a female entertainer hated by the entire internet. She has no acting skills and no character; the entertainment industry is crawling with haters. At first, the haters say: [If she doesn't leave the entertainment industry today, I'll keep cursing her every single day!] [Cursing her is too kind.] [Mom asked why I was going out at night. It's because I'm going to dance on Shen Yi'an's gra 8.3kReads9.3Score906Shelves
11. 11 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
12. 12 战 The God of War Becomes a Sensation After Joining a Dating Show 战神参加恋综后爆火了 A Million Peach Blossoms百万桃源Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Illogical, goofy comedy, sweet romance, strong heroine] The War God Qi Ye transmigrates into the body of a namesake, useless actress in the entertainment industry and joins a dating show. When the show begins, netizens say: “That useless pretty face is disgusting. Get out!” As the show goes on, netizens say: “Qi Ye is the GOAT!” When the show ends, netizens say: “No one's taking Qi Ye from me! Not even God Jian!” God Jian is the nickname for Jian Heyu, a legendary, award-winning actor in the en 2.6kReads9.1Score326Shelves
13. 13 空 She Drops into the Trending Topics! The Top-Tier Star’s Flirty Teasing Steals the Show 空降热搜！顶流小撩精秀翻娱乐圈 Yan Xiaoxi炎小熙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilariously Unhinged + Metaphysics + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance] From the start, she carried a suona down the mountain to send her whole family on their way. Her scumbag father cursed and schemed against her? She raised the suona and smashed his head open! "You dare call yourself my father? My name isn't even on your household register. How can you prove it? I'm your father!" When her scheming, fake-sweet stepsister made trouble, she retaliated by t 6.3kReads9.5Score974Shelves
14. 14 满 The Max-Level Bigshot Is Beloved by Everyone Again 满级大佬又被团宠了 Qing Jiu倾九Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Also known as The Days of Being Doted on by Nine Powerful Figures. Powerful figures reborn, secret identities, adorable kids, being adored by everyone, and a genius doctor. The most prominent man in Lingzhou, Lord Bei, announces that he's getting engaged to a silly country girl? The city's women are heartbroken, all waiting to see Ling Qing get dumped! But Bei Chengji is panicking at home: Did my woman run off with her little sidekick again? An international movie star, a wealthy heir, a top pha 27Reads7.3Score—Shelves
15. 15 重 Reborn: The Superpowered Wife Goes Wild 重生之异能狂妻 Jiangli将离Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted After being reborn, she went from the top commander of the Eastern Military District in the apocalypse to a timid, useless heiress. The first time they met, she was covered in blood. Calmly striking a deal, she helped him win a street-racing championship with god-tier skills, then walked away without a backward glance. The second time, at a lavish family banquet, she kicked the younger sister who tried to humiliate her straight into the pool, shocking Kyoto's entire elite circle. The third time 16.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
16. 16 唯 Only Jing 唯京主义 Twelve Twelve十二点十二Modern Romance441k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Spoiled Heiress of Hong Kong City x The Powerhouse of the Capital *One-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s one and only, push and pull with mutual flirting, happy ending &When they meet again, she is wearing a long black velvet dress with a thigh-high slit, leaning lazily against the railing on the bar’s second floor. Her eyes are lowered as she coolly watches the wild crowd dancing in the hall below. As if she spots someone, a playful smile curls h 39.9kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
17. 17 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 15.7kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
18. 18 真 After the Real Heiress Ran Away, the Whole World Doted on Her 真千金出逃后，被全球团宠 Little Joy小小欢喜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Completed] [secret identities + devoted sweet romance between two equally committed leads + a touch of imagination + two powerful leads + alternate setting A swaggering, aloof powerhouse with overwhelming combat ability VS the Ninth Master of the Lu family, revered by everyone in Linqi] After being taken by a research institute and studied for three years, Jiang Yi'en learns that her mother’s death is shrouded in mystery. To discover the truth, she goes to Linqi to reclaim her family ties and b 1.7kReads9.0Score233Shelves
19. 19 战 The God of War Returns, and the Big Shot’s Secret Identity Is Stunning 战神归来，大佬马甲飒爆了 Xia Xiaoxi夏小惜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [The heroine is decisive and ruthless. The male lead is cold and domineering toward everyone else, but an arrogant little white lotus around her] She joined the War Department at fourteen and became Xia Kingdom’s God of War at nineteen. Today, she returned in glory! But the moment she got off the plane, she learned that a domineering CEO had been manipulated by a white lotus and planned to kill her six-year-old brother? Fine! She’d make that CEO learn what happened when he crossed her! What?! Th 7.7kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
20. 20 陆 Young Master Lu’s Little Ancestor Has Been Unmasked Again 陆爷的小祖宗又掉马了 Lu Qiqi陆七七Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Strong male and female leads + tons of secret identities] As a delinquent girl, Chu Sheng excels at skipping class, scaling walls, and beating people up. She had planned to build up her strength on her own while keeping her secret identities hidden, but then she ran into a devilishly charming man. “What you want, I’ll help you take!” Lu Lichen raises one brow, his expression arrogant. But then countless rivals show up to get in their way. Tan Yu, whose background in the entertainment industry i 1.2kReads9.2Score129Shelves
21. 21 宿 Host, You Love Money This Much? Are You Trying to Get Yourself Killed? 宿主你这么爱钱，不要命啦 Yu Yuyu鱼豫豫Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Dating Show Livestream + Wacky Comedy + Face-Slapping + System] Gu Zheng transmigrates into a cannon-fodder female supporting character in a male-lead-centric novel and gets bound to a dating System. After much soul-searching, she decides to abandon that so-called empathy and go further and further down the path of unhinged behavior. When faced with the System's astronomical bonus... She slaps her thigh. "I'm in." From then on, the dating show that should have been fu 326Reads9.2Score103Shelves

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    He was reborn into a sweet romance novel right from the start, and his straightforward dialogue made the CEO develop feelings for him.

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

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    "If you're not convinced, then fight!" What a wonderful spirit! 😂

23. 23 惊 The Astonishing Legitimate Daughter: Taking on the Bosses with My Pocket Dimension 惊世嫡女：带着空间打boss Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Completed] She transmigrated to another world and became the useless young lady of the Yun family. With her pocket dimension at hand, Yun Xuan stayed calm. She repaired her dantian, learned alchemy, adopted adorable spirit pets, and built her own faction! Before long, everything turned around! The big shots all chased after her: “Young lady, be my disciple. You can call the shots in our sect.” She roamed the Three Realms, leaving one genius after another hopping mad. “Just where did this monste 13.6kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
24. 24 傲 The Tsundere Sixth Prince: A Fairy Princess's Freeloader Life Is the Best 傲娇六皇子：仙女王妃的软饭真香 Laughing at the Beauty笑叹红颜Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing Yu Qingluo was cast down into the mortal realm by her master because of the three mortal children destined for her. The children’s identities: a prince, a divine physician, and the most beautiful person in the land. After searching in vain for a divine physician and the most handsome man in the world, she arrived at the Qianyuan Dynasty, the largest empire under heaven, and picked herself a husband: Mu Jun’an, Qianyuan’s arrogant and spoiled Sixth Prince. Mu Jun’an refused. “You may be beautiful 10Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    How dare a mere mortal prince refuse a beautiful, wealthy, and powerful fairy-like woman?! 😫 No! The "it smells so good" principle applies! I love the prince's soft, coquettish manner, the way others dislike him but can't beat him. Before absolute power, any schemes and tricks are futile. 😎

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