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1. 1 一 A Forced-Love Angsty Romance 一篇强制爱狗血虐文 Liang Bei x良北xTwo Male Leads369k WordsCompleted Male-male romance + forced love + melodrama + groveling redemption + unhinged characters + physical and emotional torment + angst with a sweet payoff + confinement + happy ending The pursuer knows he’s a scumbag. He’s inhuman at first, then goes mad chasing his love, even stabbing himself. * To get revenge on Chen Jing, Duan Jinyan personally sent him to prison, leaving him disfigured, deaf, and covered in ugly scars. After his release, Chen Jing ran into Duan Jinyan again. He begged Duan to lea 2.9kReads6.3Score16714d adds

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   It's incredibly angsty. The protagonist is forced into a relationship from beginning to end, and it's extremely melodramatic, like a complete soap opera, with every cliché imaginable. The male lead is a scumbag and insane, and the protagonist suffers excruciating abuse, both physically and emotionally. The male lead's pursuit of his lover is so intense that he even stabs himself in the back...

2. 2 解 Uncle Xie, Come Home with Me 解叔叔，跟我回家 Plain Shoes on Tomato素履在番茄Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Rebellious younger athlete with wolfish charm * fiercely protective, frail lawyer uncle] [Younger seme, angst first then sweet, a wife-chasing crematorium] Teenager Guan Yiyuan lost his parents overnight. But he gained an uncle just seven years older than him. Xie Qin gently stroked Guan Yiyuan’s head, his heart aching for him. “Xiaoyuan, come home with me.” But Guan Yiyuan’s heart held nothing but hatred. What gave him the right? What gave him the right to take his mother’s love, take his fath 90Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   ❤️In the first book, there's a misunderstanding between the top and bottom, so the top dislikes the bottom. The bottom leaves for three years to recover from illness. After they reunite, the top faces his own feelings and bravely pursues the bottom.❤️The bottom loses half his life in an accident and is extremely weak. Originally, he just wanted to watch over the top silently. Later, the truth comes out, and the top spoils the bottom madly. The story is not yet finished, but the truth has been revealed.

3. 3 爆 An Upset Victory: A Top-Tier Star Gets Swept Away by a Nobody 爆冷：顶流被小糊咖拐跑了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads369k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + showbiz + happy ending] A doting, top-tier-star seme, A little-known, sickly uke. Lu Qing lost Gu Zhiyan, the person who loved him most, so he nearly gave his life for another chance to meet him. But the Gu Zhiyan he meets again is no longer the poor kid he was a year ago. He has transformed into a top-tier star with tens of millions of fans and the sole heir to the Gu family, the foremost clan in Beijing’s elite circles. Gu Zhiyan shuts Lu Qing out completely. 8.8kReads9.3Score75014d adds
4. 4 临 I Cleared My Name One Second Before I Died 临死前一秒我洗白了 Little Li Fish小黎鱼Two Male Leads243k WordsCompleted [Initially uncaring, later devoted attack × socially savvy, checked-out receiver; one-on-one, equally matched, both chaste] [The first dozen or so chapters focus on the plot, but at heart this is a groveling romance; Jian Huai is the attack] As the last descendant of the Vermilion Bird divine clan, Gu Yi'an's duty is to protect the Fallen Spirit. But in this life, the Fallen Spirit has not only gained sentience, it has also taken human form and become Jian Huai. Gu Yi'an: “...” How am I supposed 4.5kReads9.4Score59014d adds
5. 5 养 The Trouble with Keeping Pets 养宠为患 Jiu Jiu Ziqi酒酒子琪Two Male Leads145k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + unhinged + yandere + angst for the bottom + satisfying read] = The ex regrets it and chases his love at the crematorium After his secret was exposed, Bai Feicheng was brutally beaten and tortured for two whole years. Unable to bear the humiliation, he fled with a broken heart. Only then did Bai Chenghao realize he had fallen in love with him. But he pursued him the wrong way, deepening the misunderstanding between them once again. Angst, bad ending or happy ending: I’ll let y 492Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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   A angst-filled novel with two male leads, a bit twisted.

6. 6 全 Everyone in This Story Is Crazy. Please, Won't You Kill Me? 全文疯批，请杀了我好吗 Jiu Jiu Ziqi酒酒子琪Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Power couple + Mutually faithful] [Angst early on, more angst in the middle, the male lead turns into a lovesick puppy later; tragic ending, but with rebirth] The pursuer thinks the pursued betrayed him. The pursued spends two years hiding away, then gets caught and brought back. The pursuer starts beating and tormenting him in every way, and even brings his fiancée to see him. She'll stop at nothing and wants to kill him every day. After enduring endless humiliation, Bai Feiying tries to escap 2kReads9.0Score26414d adds
7. 7 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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   No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after finishing! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! 😄👍

8. 8 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 328Reads7.4Score—14d adds
9. 9 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.2kReads7.2Score80414d adds
10. 10 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 492Reads6.9Score11414d adds
11. 11 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score47814d adds
12. 12 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 880Reads—Score17714d adds
13. 13 接 You Hit Me Just for a Kiss, So I’m Done with You. Why Are You Crying? 接个吻都揍我，不要你了你哭什么 Get-Rich Little Panda暴富小熊猫Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally strong leads + reborn + rekindled love + bittersweet + mutually devoted + happy ending] [Sharp-tongued, spoiled rich-boy bottom vs. restrained, stoic straight-man top] In college, Chu Feng used underhanded tactics to force the aloof campus heartthrob into a relationship. He thought they had both fallen in love over time, since the heartthrob indulged him in everything. After graduation, he boldly proposed, and the other man said yes. After they married, the heartthrob k 37.7kReads8.8Score4.6k14d adds

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    Isn't that it? Misunderstandings arise, and instead of speaking up, one person thinks the other doesn't like them, cheats, and causes their family to go bankrupt and their father to die. The other feels inferior, believing the other person doesn't love them and is only with them for fun or because they find something valuable. (Before and after rebirth) 🤦

14. 14 G GB: My Enemy Becomes My Slave, and I Make Him Pay GB：仇人成了我奴仆，狠狠虐他 Tiny Moss微苔Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Warning: This is an angsty story! The female lead torments the male lead, physically and emotionally. Expect kneeling, imprisonment, whips... If you can’t handle that, read with caution!] [Cool, vengeful queen vs. sweet, gentle demon king] Both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other!!! When Chi Feiyan passed by a brothel, she rescued a beautiful boy and took him in as her disciple. She raised him with care, teaching him and pa 14.9kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    The male lead betrayed the female lead in his past life, causing her to self-destruct (there was a misunderstanding). They were later reborn together. The female lead hated the male lead intensely and punished him in various ways. Because of his guilt, the male lead never resisted. It's a story of physical and emotional torment, well worth watching.

15. 15 在 I Found a Beauty in the Trash 在垃圾桶里捡到尤物 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads250k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Yandere + Younger Top + Possessiveness + Captivity + Unhinged] On a rainy night, icy rain washed over the city’s concrete jungle, scrubbing at the filth hidden away in its dark corners. Lu Jiuyuan sat in the back of a warm, luxurious car, gazing indifferently at the neon lights streaming past the fogged-up window. The driver was steady at the wheel. Inside the car, only the lilting notes of classical music and the low hum of the air conditioner could be heard. Flawless appearan 12Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    It's really beautiful!!!

16. 16 他 His Little Fool Doesn't Cry Anymore 他的小傻子不爱哭了 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [BL + both pure + angst + just rated] In a corner of Shengying Noble High School, there was always a figure named Su Nian. As the illegitimate son the Su family kept hidden from the world, he had suffered a childhood accident that left him with a brain injury. He was always half a beat slower than everyone else, and his clear eyes were often filled with timid confusion. When classmates mocked and shoved him, all he could do was tear up, like a little beast nobody wanted. In the hallway, Su Nian 9.4kReads9.3Score70314d adds
17. 17 白 When His White Moonlight Returned, She Signed the Divorce Papers and Disappeared 白月光归来，她签下离婚协议消失 Chubby Moon胖月半儿Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (Devoted couple, completed!) Cute baby + CEO + The Ex's Desperate Pursuit + The Dream Girl Gets Her Comeuppance + Adorable Daily Battles Between the Baby and the Trash Dad Tong Hua pursued Luo Nanye for four years, but an accident and a misunderstanding left Luo Nanye with no choice but to marry her. They've been married for three years, but she still can't win his love. Worse, she's blamed for her father-in-law's death and despised by her mother-in-law. Tong Hua can endure all of that, but afte 15.1kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds

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    They missed each other for many years due to a misunderstanding, and then divorced because of another misunderstanding. The male protagonist regretted it and went through a nightmare of trying to win back his wife!

18. 18 又 The Sweet and Obedient Si Beauty Is Actually Crazy and Yandere 又甜又乖的司美人其实很疯很病娇 Nocturne of the Azure Sea碧海的夜曲Two Male Leads483k WordsCompleted [Dominant male lead + yandere beauty as the love interest + corruption + redemption + two male leads + sweet romance] [Fake sweet, silly beauty, real yandere madman Si Yu (love interest) x Lou Feiye, who’s dark on the outside but pure at heart and thinks he’s straight (male lead)] When Lou Feiye first met Si Yu, he thought he was a sweet, innocent little rabbit, delicate and pitiful, the very picture of a silly beauty. Then one day, he happened to see Si Yu smiling as he took someone’s life, and 837Reads8.7Score11314d adds

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    We're talking about stories where the protagonist chases after his wife through a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario, and I definitely have some, hehe 🤤🤤🤤. The first one is a male lead-centric novel, and it's incredibly angsty, okay, it's all angst, sigh! Who understands?! When I read the second one, I really wanted to punch someone. The fourth one is a particularly depressing novel; I really wanted to punch the male lead so much, he was so annoying. The third one was actually a bit sweet at the beginning, but I heard from others that it gets really angsty later on 🥺🥺🥺🥺

19. 19 凤 The Phoenix God Tomb 凤凰神墓 The Babbling Stream溪水潺潺Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted [Devoted affection + obsessive + yandere + love-triangle drama + utterly cruel] [Naive + obedient + stunningly beautiful + deeply devoted + unwavering to the death] On Qin Yu’s birthday, two wishes were made. The first was for him to be supremely noble and untouched by the world. The second was for her to stay by his side for a long, long time. He also promised that she would be happy all her life, never knowing sorrow. But later, that blessing became a curse she could never escape. And the rest 139Reads9.2Score—14d adds
20. 20 快 Quick Transmigration: The Chain-Wielding Mad Big Shot Sweetly Coaxes and Flirts with Me 快穿：被拿锁链的疯批大佬甜撩哄 Silver Isn't Gold银子不是金Two Male Leads2.0M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Flirtatious, Arrogant Pretty Villain vs. Scheming, Crazy-in-Love Husband] (Sweet Romance, 1v1) Beneath the beautiful, innocent face of the dazzling young man lies a mountain of sins. Qi Shiming is punished by being sent to various worlds to save their protagonists. 1, The fox’s tail sways, captivating all who see it, as the young man’s voice turns teasing. “Honey, wouldn’t you rather stay home and raise foxes? Why go around doing bad things?” The next second, the little fox sp 5.9kReads9.5Score67114d adds
21. 21 强 Spoiling Her 强宠 Bu Bu Gao不不高Two Male Leads200k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead!! Naturally airheaded, adorably clingy little troublemaker × scheming, possessive big shot. Extra sweet!] What should you do when you meet a tiny kitten? The Master: Obviously, kick it away! Su Mianmian: (｡◕ˇ﹏ˇ◕｡ ) Later, he pins her in a corner. "Mianmian, you are not allowed to leave me, or I'll break your legs!" Su Mianmian: (ノ_·.) He only wanted to scavenge for junk... Also known as: Help! The Obsessive Big Shot Raised Him Into a Useless Little Thing It's a brainless, sweet r 1.9kReads9.1Score21614d adds
22. 22 逃 The Unbreakable Shackles: The Shattered Rose 逃不出的桎梏之破碎蔷薇 geziModern Romance204k WordsCompleted Gu Haitao turns around and glares at Yao Jiajia, his eyes cold and fierce. Yao Jiajia instinctively backs away. Gu Haitao strides toward her in anger, cornering her against the wall as his six-foot-two frame looms over her. Yao Jiajia can't stop trembling. Gu Haitao grabs her by the hair and shouts, “If I'm not mistaken, you already knew you were pregnant when you left, didn't you?” Tears spill from Yao Jiajia's eyes. Choking back sobs, she pleads, “You'll scare the baby.” He glances at Hanghang 908Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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    In a scene reminiscent of a wife-chasing tragedy, Gu Haitao turned around, his eyes cold and ruthless as he looked at Yao Jiajia. Yao Jiajia involuntarily backed away. Gu Haitao angrily approached her, cornering her against the wall, his 1.85-meter frame looming over her. Yao Jiajia trembled uncontrollably; she knew how terrifying his rage could be. Gu Haitao grabbed Yao Jiajia's hair, roaring, "If I'm not mistaken, you knew you were pregnant when you left, didn't you?" Tears welled up in Yao Jiajia's eyes, and she choked out, "You'll scare the baby." He glanced instinctively at Hanghang on the hospital bed, lowering his voice, "Answer me. If you don't tell the truth, you know the consequences." Yao Jiajia dared not hide anything, nodding tearfully. Gu Haitao pinched Yao Jiajia's cheek, his stubble-covered face close to hers, "You've got some nerve, daring to run away with my child?" Yao Jiajia dared not speak, gently trying to free herself from his grasp, but Gu Haitao held her tightly. Finally, she pleaded, "Let me go, it hurts." Gu Haitao released his grip, and Yao Jiajia's face turned bright red. Gu Haitao scolded harshly, "You've really got some skills raising a child like this." Yao Jiajia felt wronged and tears streamed down her face. Gu Haitao continued, "Five years, and you haven't improved at all. You cry at the slightest problem. Wait until Hanghang is discharged from the hospital, then you'll be sorry." Yao Jiajia trembled uncontrollably. At nineteen, she had saved him, and now she was his woman. The tall, strong, and wildly alluring Gu Haitao had made Yao Jiajia fall in love with him, even fear him. No matter how tenderly he held her one moment, the next, if she provoked him, he would hurt her without hesitation; his large, round hands would strike her without hesitation…

23. 23 首 The Commander Broke Off Our Engagement for His White Moonlight. Reborn, I Won't Marry Him 首长为白月光悔婚，重生我不嫁了 Jiang Youchu江柚初Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted [Reborn + spatial storage + the regretful husband pursues her to the crematorium, then realizes she's wonderful and gets face-slapped + one-on-one, both leads are each other's first and only] In her previous life, Jiang Xiachu loved Lu Huaiyan for ten years. In return, she got three years of military marriage without seeing him. He didn't even come to see her after she gave birth to their daughter. Everyone said she had forced the marriage on him. His absence from their engagement banquet had ma 6kReads7.8Score26814d adds

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    It's a great read. Does the author have any new books coming out?

24. 24 顾 Mr. Gu, Your Wife Sent You These Divorce Papers 顾总，这是太太给您的离婚协议 Sea of Blue Finds海拾蓝Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The male lead loves his first love without realizing it. After she dies, her replacement takes her place. The heroine leaves without looking back, while the second male lead quietly stands by her. In the end, the lovers are together.) The day Shen Zhiqiu found out she was pregnant with twins, her husband, Gu Qingyan, brazenly moved his first love, Xiao Wanqing, into their marital home. Heartbroken, she hid her pregnancy and asked for a divorce! “I am officially separated from Gu Qingyan, presi 134Reads8.3Score10314d adds

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    The misunderstanding was all caused by the male lead! I really like the female lead's strong personality; she wants more money in the divorce and will never mistreat herself or let the scumbag get away with it!

25. 25 九 The Nine Li Immortal Lord’s Quest to Win Back His Wife 九黎仙君的追妻之路 Mu Wuyang沐午阳Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Everyday Life + One-on-One Romance + Destined for Three Lifetimes + Entwined Fates of Immortals, Demons, and Humans Across Three Lives + Growing Together] She was neither human, demon, nor devil. Born in a chaotic age, she lived alongside demons and devils, fighting her way through countless trials until she unified both realms and proclaimed herself emperor. She loved him, but could never say so. He was like a moonlight shining into her heart, too sacred for her to profane. She could not bring —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Initially, the male and female protagonists didn't express their feelings for each other due to their different social statuses. It wasn't until after the female protagonist's death that the male protagonist realized they both loved each other. Thus began his journey of repeatedly searching for her, confirming her identity, and winning her heart.

26. 26 甩 After I Dumped the Capital's Golden Boy, He Landed in the ICU 甩了京圈太子爷后，他进ICU了 Nini Si妮妮思Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Love-struck, silly beauty X benefits-first young heir of the capital's elite / The heir acts like a dog early on / Later transforms into a love-struck heir of the capital's elite] [The wife-chasing crematorium + running away while pregnant + the powerful one bows his head + getting back together after a breakup + dual-purity romance] This is a story where the hero starts out with all the power in the family, and could have had a wife and children at home, but the young heir just had to mess e 6.7kReads—Score15914d adds

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    This is a story where the male lead initially comes from a family with the status of an emperor, but then this crown prince starts acting recklessly. The female lead is in a car accident on the street, and the crown prince, sitting in the car, ignores it and drives away. He pretends to kiss another woman in front of her. He secretly gets engaged to someone else. To appease his family, he falsifies the female lead's medical report, claiming she has a disease when she's healthy, and tricks her into undergoing sterilization. The crown prince goes further and further down the path of being reckless. Later, when the female lead discovers all this, the crown prince embarks on a dramatic and arduous journey to win her back.

27. 27 我 After I Left, the Prince Was Beside Himself with Grief 我走后，王爷痛不欲生 Tu Miao Miao兔淼淼Two Male Leads589k WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation of this novel is now available on Kuaikan] Bai Luo is always called an idiot by everyone. He isn’t stupid or foolish. He just loves that person so much that he would give up everything for him. He would even tear out his own heart and place it before him. In return, all he gets is the most merciless contempt. “Do you think you’re worthy?” - “If you hate me so much, why keep me by your side?” In the darkness, the man looks down at him. “You’re nothing but a plaything to amus 1.4kReads7.1Score14614d adds

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    Don't miss out! Take a look now! If you don't like it, you can always leave; it won't waste much time. Why not stay and see if it's good or not?! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] I'm not sure if the first book has a happy ending or a sad ending because I didn't dare finish the finale—it was too heartbreaking! 😢 This book also has a comic adaptation! I'm at a loss for words; I don't know what to say. Fellow readers wouldn't disappoint their fellow readers!! The second book is even better!!!! In summary, I like the second book the most. This book is my number two; my number one is Mo Dao Zu Shi. Teachers who see this post, let's make friends! I also highly recommend this book; it's incredibly heartbreaking. You'll find tears flowing uncontrollably as you read! 😢 [Sparrow's Masterpiece] [Top Post]

28. 28 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds
29. 29 缚 Bound by the Moon 缚月 Miss Qiqi七七小姐Two Male Leads551k WordsCompleted A guard on top, a powerful man on the bottom. He is a guard who has lived by the blade. He is the new emperor, determined to reclaim imperial authority. He is the cold-faced prince who commands the army. He is the gentle, jade-like pillar of the state. Their story has only just begun... 116Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    She lost everything in the beginning, how tragic! But then she chased after him, giving up everything, how satisfying!

30. 30 未 Empress Weiyang 未央皇后 Yuanbao Susu元宝苏苏Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted “Today, I’ll give the empress’s throne to the woman you love. Will you let me and my family go, then?” Driven into a corner, she gave a bitter smile and admitted defeat. “I don’t want anything anymore. I wish you both happiness!” Yin Wushang: “You’re unfaithful, cold, and calculating. Yan Weiyang, what makes you worthy of being my empress?” Yu Tianhuan: “You’d better kill me with one sword. Otherwise, as long as I’m alive, I’ll never let go. Yanyan, we’ll drag each other through hell on earth to 788Reads8.6Score10014d adds

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    "You are unfaithful, cold, and scheming; what right do you have to be my empress?" Forced to marry an impure empress, the young emperor felt deeply humiliated and disgusted. On their wedding night, he abandoned her and went to the palace of a concubine. In her youth, she had been completely devoted to him, but a conspiracy and scheming led them to become a bitter couple. Later, he couldn't help but fall for her, but she had already given up on him. A classic ancient Chinese romance novel about a wife-chasing tale.

31. 31 丢 After I Abandoned My Childhood Friend, He Went Dark and Turned into a Vengeful Ghost 丢弃发小后，他阴湿爆发化身男鬼 Ke Xi珂西Two Male Leads215k WordsCompleted [Rating Just Posted, Angst First, Sweetness Later] [Two Male Leads + Gloomy Ghostlike Lover + Two Strong Leads + Taming + Younger Man + Mutual Secret Crush + HE + Mutual Salvation + Lovesick, Obsessive Pursuit] Jiang Xingyang had been in love with the boy for eight years. On the day he graduated from university, Jiang Xingyang hid the boy away. Those innocent, phoenix-shaped eyes looked at Jiang Xingyang with hurt. Jiang Xingyang said proudly, "This is your punishment for offending me." Later, a 2.2kReads8.4Score28314d adds

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    It's heartbreaking; it's about two people in love.

32. 32 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.7kReads—Score27914d adds

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    This is an incredibly angsty novel!!! So satisfying and cathartic!!! Highly recommended! A love-hate relationship between a domineering CEO and a stoic designer, a classic tale of a heroine's relentless pursuit of her love, a powerful female protagonist's revenge and growth, every chapter is suspenseful and full of twists and turns, the writing is concise and fast-paced. The beginning is brutal for the female lead, but later the male lead suffers terribly, to the point of being a monster—it's incredibly satisfying! Read it with confidence!

33. 33 小 Little General, Do You Still Remember Me? 小将军，可还记得本王 Not So Little点点不大Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted Xiao Ni, the neglected fourth prince of the Liuli Kingdom, was covered in wounds when he was ordered to Yun Kingdom to negotiate peace through marriage. But the ruler of Yun Kingdom humiliated him in court and married him off to the brutal Nan Prince, Qi Yuan. “General Xiao, long time no see.” As a youth, Qi Yuan had fallen for Xiao Ni at first sight on the battlefield. After their marriage, the unskilled-in-love Qi Yuan gradually became exceedingly gentle toward Xiao Ni, moving the heart of s 61Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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34. 34 第 At First Sight 第一眼 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads218k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Sweet and doting, both pure] [Sweet and doting, no angst] [Cold, taciturn CEO × innocent young master] They met at an auction. Just one glance was enough for them to know they were meant for each other. Love at first sight isn’t impossible, just rare and hard to come by! Wei Bo’an, I, Xiao Tianqi, want to stay by your side forever, and love you for all eternity. We still have a long life ahead, so don’t worry. Believe me: no matter how you change, I’ll always love you just the 25Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    Shuangnan, Shuangnan, Shuangnan, a highly recommended novel. The main character and the secondary couple both experience different trials and tribulations, but ultimately achieve a happy ending.

35. 35 躲 No Escape! No Forgetting! My Ex Forces Me into His Arms 躲不过！忘不掉！前男友强宠入怀 Wen Shushu温舒舒Two Male Leads380k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Reunion after years apart + Rekindled romance + Intense devotion and push-and-pull + Wealthy CEO + Deeply devoted romantic + Both are each other’s only one + Happy ending] “I can make him obey.” “You can have me or him. Choose one.” Shen Que was being held down in a dimly lit private room at a bar when he came face-to-face with the ex-boyfriend he’d been apart from for five years. He’d imagined their reunion countless times, but never thought he’d be in such a sorry state. “Sh 7.6kReads9.2Score68014d adds

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    There was a misunderstanding. Five years ago, to make Zhai Wenshen give up and go abroad, despite Zhai Zhenghao's threats to tell him the truth, he still accepted the betrayal that wasn't his before Zhai Zhenghao arrived. When he saw Zhai Wenshen again, emotions overcame reason. He took the medication and kept entangled with Zhai Wenshen, even craving warmth and a response of love in each meeting.

36. 36 王 Prince, Miss Yunmeng Has Run Away Again! 王爷，云梦姑娘又逃跑了！ The Woods Are Vast林子老大了Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted He seized her and kept her captive for life. She didn’t want him, but he forced her to stay. He took away her freedom, while she imprisoned his heart. She ran, he pursued. Nothing in this world lasts forever: beauty fades, just as flowers fall from the trees... Her name was Yun Meng, a filthy slave in the prince’s dungeon. With no memories, she was adrift like a fallen leaf. Beautiful as jade and fiercely stubborn, she longed for freedom her whole life, but could never have it. His name was Song 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is set in ancient times. The male protagonist is a prince who mistakenly believes that the female protagonist destroyed her country. Later, he regrets his actions and goes through a tragic back-and-forth to win her back. It features domestic power struggles, national and personal vendettas, a rich cast of characters, and a tragic theme.

37. 37 陛 The Emperor's Possession 陛下囊中之物 Sour Sweetener酸了糖精Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted When trouble strikes, it can come out of nowhere. Shen Qianying was a perfect example. He was sitting at home watching a melodramatic TV series from a few years ago and making fun of the acting when he suddenly found himself inside the show, as the scheming, vicious Regent who was destined to die the most horribly. Damn it, did the universe really have to do this to him? Of course, the most important thing was to stay alive. The Emperor gave him a meaningful look but said nothing. After that, Sh 32Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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38. 38 梦 A Dream Turned Upside Down 梦寐颠倒 Sour Sweetener酸了糖精Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted Sang Xing gave all her love and everything she had to Wan Wan, only to discover it had all been a game. She cried and begged, but all she got in return was more hurt. A Yan’s death shattered the one blade she had relied on to stay strong. She changed. She was no longer the person who endlessly put up with him. He said she was playing hard to get. It wasn’t until one day, when he truly couldn’t find her, that he realized he was the one who had lost the game, and the one who couldn’t let go. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 前 My Ex-Wife Is Hard to Soothe: Get in Line to Pursue Her, Mr. Pei 前妻难哄，裴总追娶请排队 Beta Wo贝塔沃Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [Groveling pursuit + Rekindled love + Healing each other + Adorable child] Jiang Weiran, an utterly ordinary classical dance choreographer. Pei Yunze, a dashing, fickle young gentleman from a prominent family. At the height of their passion, they married because they were expecting a child. But after a long stretch of cold wars, they became a bitterly mismatched couple. Pei Yunze thought his wife had no love for him. The jade gourd pendant at her neck was proof. Jiang Weiran thought her husband 58Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    A classic "wife-chasing-after-the-breakup" tale, the male lead is a seemingly carefree playboy who pretends to be unattached, but after meeting the female lead, he unexpectedly becomes pregnant, revealing his deep love for her. After marriage, a misunderstanding causes him to become cold and indifferent, neglecting his wife. When she chooses divorce, he panics, juggling raising the child with trying to win her back.

40. 40 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    This year's top-tier contemporary romance novel featuring a strong male lead, a sweet yet angsty story with intellectual depth. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author's literary background is profound, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead's love is passionate, but not mindless. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. Suitable for discerning, seasoned readers; a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, not clichéd. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read. It has a grand scope, and reading it will give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading.

41. 41 凤 The Phoenix Returns: A Second-Chance Princess's Rise to Power 凤归兮：逆袭之二婚王妃 Guest Beneath the Green Lamp11青灯不归客11Female-Channel Fanfiction270k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + sweet and angsty romance + political scheming + a battlefield of pursuit] Ye Tinglan, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household, never imagined that a woman of unknown origins would steal away the husband who had once been inseparable from her! Cast out and reduced to a discarded wife, she unexpectedly found herself embarking on a new life. See how a woman of ancient times outwits a modern transmigrator and defends her love and home! [Prime Minister’s legitimat 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    As the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official, her husband is stolen by a time-traveling woman! Witness how this ancient woman outsmarts the modern time-traveling woman to defend her country and love...

42. 42 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Yandere CEO Imprisoned Me, and I Still Struggled to Survive 穿书后被病娇霸总囚禁仍艰难求 Six-Second Memory六秒记忆Two Male Leads881k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + forced sweetness and doting] A comic artist transmigrates into the comic he wrote, becoming the protagonist, Lin Muy. In the original comic, Lin Mu was as beautiful as a fox. He attracted the obsessive pursuit of a deranged supporting character, driving the protagonist Liu Peiyu, who loved him deeply, to use all kinds of extreme methods. Yet Liu still couldn't win his love, and ultimately skinned Lin Mu alive. To survive, the transmigrated Lin Mu emba 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this super exciting novel with two male leads, a forced and incredibly sweet romance. The beautiful protagonist is forced into a captivity mission with the crazy male lead right from the start. The plot is captivating, and you'll be hooked as you read on; the later parts are extremely angsty.

43. 43 分 Reunited After Five Years Apart, Mr. Huo Goes Mad and Forces a Marriage 分手五年再遇，霍总发疯逼婚 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted [The pursuit-after-divorce arc + both leads' romantic purity + rekindled love + marriage before love + bad boy x good girl + coercive love + forced possession + rotten man with a sincere heart + bittersweet push and pull + emotional angst] Shen Wanqing has never forgotten what happened in her senior year of high school. She was just beginning to fall in love, secretly crushing on the school's most handsome boy, Huo Sicheng. Through incredible luck, she became his girlfriend. But after only a mon 7.1kReads—Score23414d adds

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    Highly recommended ❤️❤️😘😘

44. 44 结 Married, but Keeping It Secret 结婚了，但是隐婚 West Lake Vinegar Fish Is Pretty Tasty西湖醋鱼挺好吃Modern Romance717k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Secret Marriage + White Moonlight + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Personal Growth] I married my boss, but we kept it a secret. “I heard the boss got married.” “I think his wife is the heiress of the S Group.” “Wow! A power couple, then. I wonder whose mouth is watering with envy? Not me…” While my coworkers were enthusiastically gossiping, the boss strolled past at an unhurried pace and dropped a bombshell that nearly scorched the place to the ground. “That's right, 188Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one is more suitable

45. 45 何 What Is Love? 何以情 Yuan Jiu沅酒Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Li Muying was born into a distinguished family, yet she had a wild and unruly streak in her blood. From climbing walls and rooftops to punishing thugs and catching petty thieves, she did it all. Everyone in Yannan City said there was no one who could win her heart. Until she met someone. He was a carefree, dashing young man who roamed the martial world, righting wrongs with a sword in one hand and a jug of wine in the other. He came into this world, spent a little over twenty years in it, a 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pure ancient setting, no time travel; the male lead pursues the female lead for three lifetimes.

46. 46 勾 The Courtesan Consort: The Prince's Precious Snow 勾栏罪妃，她是王爷掌中雪 Xue LiL雪里LAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted ❗️❗️ [The Long Road to Winning Her Back] In this life, the one thing he never did was tell her, “I love you.” She was snow in the palm of his hand: the moment he had her, he lost her. 🔥 [The Memory-Devouring Twin Gu: One Swallows the Past, the Other Buries the Rest of Your Life] It all began with a conspiracy! He was the emperor’s younger brother, the only prince of the direct imperial line. He was deeply in love with the current empress, his sister-in-law. Overnight, she became the daughter of 221Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's quite angsty, a pure ancient Chinese romance novel with a lot of angst.💥💥

47. 47 霸 Possessive Love Addiction: Mr. Fu's Prisoner in the Palm of His Hand 霸爱成瘾，傅总的掌心囚 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance6.2M WordsOngoing After a car accident, she was declared the culprit, and Fu Yanchen personally sent her to prison. Three years behind bars left her timid and insecure, but Fu Yanchen still wouldn't let her go. He kept her imprisoned by his side and subjected her to endless torment. Eventually, she vanished without a trace. Only then did the man panic. 5.7kReads7.5Score38514d adds

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    Compared to malaria, chasing after one's wife is like going to the crematorium.

48. 48 偏 The Possessive Tycoon's Beloved: Madam, You Can't Escape 偏执大佬的心尖宠，夫人你逃不掉 Brush in Hand, Blushing Gently执笔染轻颜Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Muchen was blind to the truth and cast aside Huo Jingchuan, the man who loved her most. Then the man she loved most and the sister she trusted most betrayed her, leaving her to die at the hands of a cheating scumbag and his cruel mistress. Given a second life, she opens her eyes, tears apart the scheming woman, takes on the scumbag, and even flirts a little with her future husband. 104Reads6.6Score—14d adds
49. 49 迟 Love That Came Too Late! 迟来深情！ Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted Six years ago, on their wedding day, Mo Wen pushed his bride away with his own hands. When Shen Qi asked why, he simply said, "The wedding is off," then vanished from her world for good. Back then, Shen Qi had no idea that Mo Wen's grandfather had been poisoned to death at the wedding banquet, and that the culprits were his own maternal uncle and aunt. To avenge his grandfather and keep her from being dragged into the deadly plot, he chose the cruelest way: making her hate him. - Six year 200Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🥺[Currently working on a draft]

50. 50 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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    Tomato's most satisfying male protagonist divorce story, the opening chapters are all about torturing the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead for a year of marriage, then watches a manipulative woman's performance, the female lead is in a car accident, he immediately announces the divorce and disappears, the male lead humbly and painstakingly pursues his wife, a pursuit that is heartbreaking.

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