Realistic Romance Novels, No CEOs or the Like 有没有写实现实一点的言情小说，不要什么总裁之类

1. 501 请 Please Download Your Exclusive Memories 请下载你的独家记忆 San You Muni三又木尼Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted After her divorce, Teacher Tang meets Yu Jin, a superstar with terrible grades. Yu Jin has said thousands of sweet nothings, but even he gets timid around Teacher Tang. When love begins to stir, like a meteor crashing into Earth, where will it lead... Older woman/younger man #secret romance #celebrity and ordinary girl # Adult love #sweet and angsty 12Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Tomato has many great novels, but they often don't get high ratings. This contemporary romance is quite realistic. It's very good, but very few people have read it.

2. 502 职 The Cunning Woman at Work 职场心机女 Cloud Sea Chapter云海章Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing Born in the countryside, Jiang Xiaoyan enters the workforce after graduating from college. She stumbles through one setback after another, facing rejection wherever she goes. One night, she gets drunk and a kind stranger arranges for her to spend the night at a hotel. But she goes into the wrong room and spends the night with a man she doesn't know. She falls in love, marries into a wealthy family, and, in a dramatic twist, her best friend becomes her mother-in-law. From then on, she defies fate 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A very realistic romance novel, super good!

3. 503 我 My Healing Life 我的治愈人生 Two Bottles贰瓶子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance and Relationships + Warm Healing + A Cast of Doctors] That’s life: sometimes we get hurt, and sometimes we’re healed! As they turn thirty-five, four doctor friends from different departments are struck by sudden upheavals in their lives! Fang Tang, a neurosurgeon, is tricked by her ex-husband, who uses their daughter to extort money and treats the girl like a cash cow... Liu Zhi, a cardiac surgeon, is schemed against by her stepmother and half-brother, all for the family inheritance... 10.1kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves

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   Life is never a fairy tale! The four characters are portrayed vividly and realistically. Life is perhaps like this: being hurt on one hand, and being healed on the other!

4. 504 我 My Cat and I Both Miss You 我和我的猫都想你了 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted A genius astrophysicist + a girl with Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. What's the scariest thing about loving someone? Becoming a burden to them. Professor Qiao has not only a brilliant mind, but a face so beautiful it's almost devastating. She will always be the Qiao family's little princess, but she's also his nemesis. Seven parts heartwarming love + three parts tearjerker = the most fairy-tale-like little happiness in the world. Professor Qiao has not only a brilliant mind, but a face so beautiful i 271Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   See? The first book, without a word, tells the story of an editor and a soldier. There's no third party or melodramatic plot twists; the whole story is gentle and heartwarming, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—it's incredibly addictive. The third book is a sister piece to the first, also a marriage of convenience, but the female lead's family and background are somewhat incompatible with the first. However, the male lead steadfastly accompanies her, and their relationship grows slowly and steadily. In the second book, Professor Qiao's line, "If time could turn back, I wouldn't study black holes, nor would I study physics. I would dedicate my life to researching rare diseases, because the stars, the sea, and celestial bodies are nothing compared to her health and happiness," immediately hooked me. Okay, the last book features a long-awaited reunion, a broken relationship mended, and childhood sweethearts—a super pure love story. No domineering CEOs; the whole series is incredibly good!

5. 505 师 Junior Brother, Don’t Be Like This 师弟，你别这样 Icy Rose冰冰玫瑰Modern Romance247k WordsOngoing The day Ye Xiucheng reports for duty at Qiaonan Community Clinic, everyone asks him, “Why would a graduate of a top medical university come to a poor, remote place like this?” He just smiles without answering. He can’t tell them why he came here: It’s because of his beliefs, and because of his senior, Su Xixi. He thought she would always be by his side. That is, until the new vice president, Liang Shuo, tells her, “If something’s weighing on you, you can talk to me.” Ye Xiucheng finally panics. 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Realistic and true to life, this is life, this is society, this is humanity, this is love.

6. 506 我 My Doctor Lin 我的林医生 Icy Rose冰冰玫瑰Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [A blend of sweetness and heartbreak + slow burn + delicate prose + a working woman’s growth + episodic format] Radiologist Lin Xiaoya can see every bone in the human body, yet she can’t read the heart of the person in front of her. Other people’s love is a two-way journey, but theirs is a tale of mutual misunderstanding... 108Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 逆 Fate’s Echo in a Sea of Blossoms 逆袭繁花里的宿命回响 Dream Initiator梦想启蒙者Modern Romance94k WordsCompleted When her entrepreneurial dream crashes against the iron wall of reality, Lin Wan is determined to fight against the odds. She starts out in a rented room barely ten square meters wide, races all over the city to win orders, and gives up every shred of pride to raise money. Just as success in landing a contract seems within reach, a rival’s malicious scheme strikes without warning. A client is stolen, the whole internet turns against her, and her reputation is ruined. Overnight, all her hard work 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This work closely reflects real life, deeply rooted in reality, and uses delicate strokes to depict the entrepreneurial journey of the female protagonist, Lin Wan. She repeatedly faces difficulties but never gives up. Facing malicious schemes, aggressive threats, and sudden negative revelations, she always adheres to her original aspirations and ideals, struggling step by step through the mud. Meanwhile, the CEO's pursuit remains unwavering despite external disturbances; the female protagonist also finds true love with deliveryman Wang Yu amidst hardship. Their sincerity is reciprocated, and their relationship grows stronger through setbacks. The story includes both inspiring, relatable elements that allow readers to empathize with the hardships of entrepreneurship and the struggles of perseverance, and touching love stories that convey warmth and strength amidst adversity, prompting reflection on the true value of "persistence" and "true love." Ultimately, the female protagonist achieves success and finds true love, writing a hopeful ode to those who strive in reality.

8. 508 他 He Stole a Kiss When No One Was Looking 他悄悄地亲吻过 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted On the first day Su Nan returned to the country, he cornered Gu Ran, who had vanished six years ago, under a table. The next day, he dragged her straight to the marriage registry... On their wedding night, he kissed Gu Ran and said, “I’m going to keep you trapped in my arms, where you won’t be able to go anywhere.” 14.6kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
9. 509 老 My Brother's Got Nerve: He Possesses Our Mom to Take Down Our Scumbag Dad 老弟路子野，魂穿亲妈干渣爹 The Moon Shines on Me as I Strike It Rich月亮照我去暴富Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted Shen Dachuan: I abandoned my wife and daughter because my ex-wife was too countrified and wasn't good enough for me! Shen Dachuan: I made my mistress my wife because that's the kind of luxury a successful man deserves! Shen Dachuan: My dick's half-dead, but who cares? I've already got a son! What? My son got into a car accident? He's in a vegetative state? Shen Dachuan: He's my only kid! After his parents divorce, Shen Xing is forced to leave home. He hasn't seen his birth mother in five 69Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   I'll recommend these! The first one is about a son who transmigrates into his biological mother's body after a car accident. The biological mother was very timid before and was bullied by her scumbag ex-husband. The son helps his biological mother to beat up her scumbag father. It's both tearful and funny! The second one has a CEO title but isn't domineering at all. It's a mutual attraction between the male and female leads and is surprisingly innocent.

10. 510 他 He Is Like Moonlight 他似月光 Three Sugars Is Enough三分糖就好Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [Complete] A volatile, violent school bully × a sweet, well-behaved top student. They save each other. The sky is vast, and birds can fly wherever they please. I want to be a bird with no home., Jiang Nanyue When you get tired of flying and want somewhere to land, when you want a home, I'll be here., Sheng Yi · Jiang Nanyue's first impression of him was awful. He was smiling brightly at the girl in his arms. Later, Sheng Yi, who never went to morning classes, started waking up before six to wait 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's surreal, without any special advantages or exaggerations. The male and female leads weren't solely focused on romance in high school; they also considered their future and valued their studies. However, they separated due to family reasons, and five years later, the male lead took the initiative to find the female lead.

11. 511 我 I'm Good! Please Don't Hurt Me! 我很乖！请你不要来伤害！ Liu Li Fei Cheng刘李菲程Modern Romance700k WordsOngoing [Contemporary fiction] [Ensemble of women] [Scheming] [Red and Black] [Playing dumb while taking down enemies] [Clear-eyed heroine] A must-read for anyone born in the seventies, eighties, or nineties! This is a northern take on The Red and the Black, set in a glittering world of fame and fortune where everyone wears a false mask. The heroine seems sweet and obedient on the surface, but she sees things more clearly than anyone! She can live without love, but not without money! She can put up with 70Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    She thought she was going to deliver vegetables, but she almost delivered herself into the mess. This unexpected cuteness is hilarious and could make me laugh for a year.

12. 512 健 A Fling at the Gym 健身房里的临时爱情 October Dream Pavilion十月梦轩Urban372k WordsCompleted [Urban]+ [Marriage and Romance]+ [Romance]+ [Rise to the Top] How will Wang Haoyu, a broke college student fresh out of university, turn his life around? What sparks will fly between Lao Liu, a fifty-eight-year-old big shot; Li Siqi, a twenty-eight-year-old beautiful company supervisor; Chen Meiting, a thirty-two-year-old bankrupt business owner; and Feng Duo, a twenty-five-year-old bodyguard to the powerful and a fitness trainer...? 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Realistic and relatable urban daily life stories

13. 513 表 You Rejected My Confession, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Marry You Now? 表白你拒的，现在硬娶怎么回事？ The Moon Shines on Me as I Strike It Rich月亮照我去暴富Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the woman falls first + regretful pursuit of the wife + both leads are inexperienced] If fate hadn't slapped her in the face, Xu Guangxi would never have realized how foolish she'd been. The passionate love she fell into at nineteen, like a moth to a flame, when she truly burned, didn't even earn her a simple word of comfort. Unrequited love is the stupidest kind of self-torture, so she let it go. But eight years later, the man trades his military uniform for a besp 14Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 514 予 May You Find Peace and Joy 予你安笙 Contemplating the Heart of Freedom观自在心Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Extra-Sweet Everyday Life] [Campus Romance] [Long-Distance Relationship] Zhou Yuan'an has a secret: he waited six whole years for Ye Sheng. Everyone says Zhou Yuan'an is aloof and hard to approach, but with Ye Sheng he’s endlessly patient and indulgent. She discovers that he’s kept a photo of her from every birthday, never missing a year. At last, she can’t help asking, “Zhou Yuan'an, have you... always liked me?” In this story, you’ll see: Zhou Yuan'an and Ye Sheng go from childhoo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Give You Peace and Tranquility": A Profound Revelation of Modern Love. In a world saturated with fast-paced, superficial relationships, "Give You Peace and Tranquility" uses delicate and warm prose to redefine what constitutes a healthy and mature intimate relationship. It's not just a story about waiting, but a modern love revelation about growth, choices, and commitment. Action-Oriented Romance: Love is Demonstrated Through Action. Zhou Yu'an's character subverts the traditional domineering CEO trope in romance novels. His charm lies not in lavish spending or sweet words, but in every concrete action—writing "rejected" on a university acceptance letter, crossing mountains and seas to spend New Year's Eve together, building their future brick by brick. The author cleverly transforms the poetic name "Give You Peace and Tranquility" into a guiding principle throughout the story. This "doing is better than saying" view of love is especially precious in today's fast-paced world. Independent Personality: The Most Beautiful Foundation of Love. Ye Sheng's growth trajectory is a perfect interpretation of modern women's independent consciousness. From "becoming her own light" to establishing herself in the workplace, every step she takes tells us that love is not about dependence, but about the mutual illumination of two independent souls. Even more remarkable is that each female character in the novel shines with her own light—Tang Ning's entrepreneurial passion and Su Meng's professional pursuits together form a rich and colorful portrait of contemporary women. Reality Reflected: A Multifaceted Reflection of Love The novel does not shy away from the complexities of reality. Wang Jing's helplessness in choosing "roof" over "starry sky," and Su Meng's clear-headedness when faced with her ex's regret, these subplots give the story a deeper social insight. The author uses a gentle yet sharp touch to explore the difficult choices contemporary young people face between ideals and reality, allowing every reader to find their own reflection in the book. Healing Details: The Tenderness of Everyday Life The most touching aspect of this novel lies in its precise capture of the details of life. Remembering that the other person doesn't eat cilantro, the naturalness of tying a loose apron, a glass of warm water late at night… these seemingly ordinary details are precisely the most solid foundation of a relationship. The author helps us understand that true romance lies hidden in the everyday moments cherished and carefully nurtured. A Reflection of the Times: A Portrait of Young People's Struggles. As a realistic work, the novel accurately captures the living conditions of this generation of young people. Whether it's Zhou Yu'an's pursuit of excellence in architecture, Ye Sheng's emerging talent in the media industry, or Tang Ning's entrepreneurial journey, all showcase the striving figures of contemporary youth on their respective paths. This narrative, combining personal struggle with emotional growth, gives the story a stronger sense of the times and greater resonance. "Give You Peace and Peace" ultimately tells us that the best love is not a dramatic, grand spectacle, but a long-lasting companionship; not a fairytale escaping reality, but the courage to face life together. In this era full of uncertainty, Zhou Yu'an and Ye Sheng, through their story, demonstrate how to build a "home" that can both shelter us from the wind and rain and allow us to gaze at the stars. This is not just a novel, but a warm answer about how to love and how to live. After reading this story, you will believe that the most touching words in the world are not "I love you," but "Give you peace of mind."

15. 515 生 Those Who Came and Went Through My Life 生命里来回过的人 Thirty-Three That Year那年三十三Urban298k WordsCompleted There’s always a book whose every word strikes a chord. The moment you open it, people from the past and long-buried events slowly surface through its pages, like a long-overdue reunion. The joys and regrets, heartaches and lingering goodbyes hidden away in the years gently unfold between the lines. Before long, your eyes are brimming with tears. It turns out some memories have never really gone away. For: Everyone who has passed through my life 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In life, we encounter countless people, some of whom are destined to meet us. Every book contains a story that resonates with your own experiences. Volume Five, "Wu Xin's Voyage," is guaranteed to deeply move you. Each chapter is only a few thousand words long—why not give it a try?

16. 516 罗 Romantic Blue 罗曼蒂蓝 Fei Zong妃棕Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [A clear-headed, independent heroine who loves drinking vs. an emotionally steady, devoted hero] [Female film and television production student vs. male French major] [After they reunite: genius film director vs. postdoctoral researcher in linguistics] They met in summer and fell in love in winter. Clear-headed and independent, they each put their own goals first, yet gave their whole hearts to one another. After they parted, she filled an album with plane tickets bound for France, while he, an 915Reads8.0Score102Shelves

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    More realistic romance novels

17. 517 猫 Cat 12 猫12 A Grain of Millet一穗谷子Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted Cats are spiritual creatures. They're alert and brave, living freely in every corner of the world. Some meet kind people, while others encounter those full of malice. Come listen to the cats' stories. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ordinary families can also find happiness. Look at how vast the sky is.

18. 518 永 The Child Who Never Grew Up 永远长不大的孩子 A Grain of Millet一穗谷子Modern Romance899k WordsOngoing Liang Yue was an abandoned baby who grew up in an orphanage. She was plain-looking, of average intelligence, and soft-spoken. Timid and kind, she was bullied by others, until she met that person and her life changed beyond recognition... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 519 半 A Love Affair Across Half a Lifetime 半世情缘 Ma Yi马乙Urban688k WordsCompleted After a lifetime, the most painful thing is still parting. Chen Xiang has lived through love and affection, hardship and helplessness. Come along with this book, and let’s take a look at one man’s life so far. Who loves him? Whom does he love? Hardship and good fortune go hand in hand. Career and true love are both part of his life! What kind of lives do the people around him lead? This is a realistic story. Very realistic. 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are generally suitable; the writing is beautiful and the authors are surrounded by lovely women. Please enjoy!

20. 520 回 I Went Home to Meet a Match, But My Match Asked Me to Fake-Date Her to Handle Her Family's Marriage Pressure 回老家相亲，相亲对象拉我搭伙演戏应付全家催婚 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪13k WordsCompleted I went back to my hometown for a blind date, and my date asked me to pretend we were dating to fend off our families’ matchmaking pressure. 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead initially intended to return to her hometown and settle down, but unexpectedly found herself on a heart-fluttering blind date. She and Gao Jin, her classmate from junior high, teamed up to act out a pretense to avoid pressure to get married, their days filled with sweetness and tenderness. The charade grew increasingly real, and their love deepened. However, the sudden appearance of her ex shattered all their happiness. Unwilling to accept infidelity, the female lead decisively cut her losses, turned away, and broke up with Gao Jin completely. After a long and drawn-out long-distance relationship, Gao Jin finally realized his true feelings and traveled to Beijing to win back her love, proving through his actions that the female lead was the only love of his life.

21. 521 三 Thirty Delights 三十欢 Yu Zhu余竹Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted Some people are born with the ability to catch everyone’s eye at a glance. Like Jin Shi. Like Qu Ning. And like the moment Jin Shi sees Qu Ning. Thirty days: their escape from everything, and their chance to give in to temptation. 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves
22. 522 够 Wild Enough 够野 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available, and the short drama of the same name has premiered. [Gorgeous, clear-headed saleswoman × scheming real estate tycoon] They flirt back and forth, pushing each other to the limit. They are evenly matched. Outside the bar restroom, Su Yu asked Shen Yan for a light. With practiced ease, she lit her cigarette and exhaled a mouthful of smoke, which curled around her cool, striking face. Her sidelong, foxlike eyes looked both alluring and wild. She made people want t 28.7kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    It looks pretty good.

23. 523 荒 A Ridiculous Romance 荒唐情缘 Ma Yi马乙Urban957k WordsCompleted This is a story about what happens to a man after his divorce. It feels very true to life, so reading it is bound to stir up some thoughts. Is it good? Is it bad? Either way, it feels incredibly real. ...The factory suddenly lost power, so everyone got a day off. Chen Yong came straight home without telling his wife... And that’s where the story begins... 4.6kReads9.1Score569Shelves
24. 524 冬 Spring Winds in Winter 冬季有春风 Three Lives of Joy三生欢Modern Romance783k WordsOngoing [Female Growth] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Turning the Tables Against the Odds] [Realistic] A girl battered by her dysfunctional family wants nothing more than to save the naive young boy who loves her. Life in the cramped alleyways is always the same, while the surging tide of the times takes everyone by surprise. In the winter at the end of the century, the gears of Xu Chunfeng's fate quietly began to turn. 3kReads8.0Score127Shelves

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    # Highly Recommended for Book Suffering🔥Realistic Era Heroine | "Spring Breeze in Winter" Who understands! Tired of rebirth with golden fingers and mindless face-slapping wish-fulfillment novels? I've found this down-to-earth Shanghai-style entrepreneurial novel! 😭 Set in a Shanghai alleyway in the 1990s, the protagonist, Xu Chunfeng, grew up in the mire of male chauvinism. Her uncle's family constantly exploited her, her mother favored her younger brother, and one hardship after another plagued her family. On the day of her college entrance exam, she missed the exam to save her best friend, shattering her dream of going to university💔 She sadly parted ways with her childhood sweetheart, Li Dongdong, her youthful love defeated by reality. Starting as a saleswoman in a clothing store, she rose step by step into the foreign trade industry; then she encountered her mother being scammed and incurring huge debts, losing all her savings in the financial crisis, and being cheated out of her job by her own uncle, experiencing several setbacks in her life. There were no cheat codes, no lucky breaks, she gritted her teeth and endured all the hardships✨ After awakening, she no longer compromised and tolerated, breaking free from the shackles of her original family. Seizing the opportunities of the times, she and her partner embark on a cross-border e-commerce business in apparel. Leveraging the Belt and Road Initiative, they sell Chinese-made clothing overseas, resisting malicious suppression from foreign capital and becoming dazzling female entrepreneurs. The twenty-year love-hate relationship between childhood sweethearts is incredibly touching! The male lead isn't a domineering CEO; he's an ordinary person who grew up following the rules, defying societal norms for love, giving up high-paying jobs and stock options to endure hardship alongside the female lead. Their mutual devotion, long-awaited reunion, and enduring love are anything but artificial. The book depicts the wave of layoffs, alleyway demolitions, the rise of foreign trade, and the internet revolution, brimming with the atmosphere of the era. Family entanglements, reconciliation, female empowerment, and the everyday realities of life are all vividly portrayed. The characters are lively, with both pain and warmth, and the story has a powerful impact! ✅ No rebirth | No system | Realistic | Female growth | Urban entrepreneurship | Historical setting | Childhood sweetheart reunion. Sisters who enjoy reading about ordinary people striving against the tides of time and strong female protagonists building their careers, go for it! #BookRecommendationForShortage#RealisticPeriodNovel#FemaleEntrepreneurialProtagonist#ChildhoodSweets#FemaleAwakening

25. 525 致 The Deadly Beauty Trap: A Top-Tier Green Tea Takes Down the Powerful 致命美人计：顶级绿茶杀穿权贵圈 Gion of Flame City烈焰城的祗园Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Selfish, calculating femme fatale with a sweet exterior + a face and figure that are second to none + seduction + schemes + multiple men] Shen Mingyue grew up in a remote mountain village. As a child, she watched her parents and relatives get beaten to a pulp, only to find that there was no one she could turn to for help. This glimpse of society's dark side taught her early on just how cold the rules of the world could be. Whoever holds power gets to decide what is right! To make sure no one co 106.3kReads8.9Score6.6kShelves

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    She imitated love, replicated sincerity, and made every detail flawless until the forgery surpassed the value of all the originals.

26. 526 她 Her Marriage, Her Battlefield 她的婚姻，她的战场 Zhuo Buxuan卓不宣Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Modern] [Marriage] [Self-redemption] [Inner strength] [Real life] [An ordinary woman's life] After marrying into the Chai family, Wen Cai expects a happy life, but instead finds herself in a deeply divided household. Her parents-in-law are at odds behind a facade of harmony: her father-in-law has a mistress, and her mother-in-law is irritable and full of resentment. Her husband is absorbed in video games and shirks all responsibility, while her married sister-in-law spends every day at her par —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She was desperate to get married at thirty and had a whirlwind marriage. Her in-laws were related by blood; her father-in-law had a third son, and her husband's older sister was married and living with her parents. Her mother-in-law shouldered all the responsibilities, yet some family members still judged her as someone who did nothing all day. Watch how she saves this family.

27. 527 不 No Mercy for the World 不赦人间 Tianya88天涯88Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted For the first twenty years of her life, Chen Qingxing lived by one rule: never count on a miracle. When someone else took the spot she had earned as a student in need, and her part-time wages were withheld, she signed a harsh sponsorship agreement. Her benefactor would pay for her to finish college, and after graduation, she would repay the debt with a marriage of convenience. There was no romance involved. It was a deal with a clearly marked price. She relied on careful calculations to plan eve 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no pampering, no CEOs, no smugness here, only reality!

28. 528 青 Childhood Friend Conquest Handbook 青梅攻略手册 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [College Romance + Devoted Childhood-Friend Hero × Spoiled Childhood-Friend Heroine] Since they were children, Sheng Xunian has been Jiang Yinuan’s loyal little follower. Though he seems gentle on the surface, he always does whatever she says. That is, until they get to college and end up dying of embarrassment at the police station over an uncensored Japanese video. Jiang Yinuan: Oh? This guy looks harmless, but he’s been hiding a naughty side? Sheng Xunian: I acted sweet to win over your paren 1.1kReads6.4Score101Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts going to university, a straightforward, love-struck childhood friend and a sweetheart who's oblivious to her own love—neither of them are easy to mess with. When they encounter the school bully, one kicks him away, and the other pulls down his pants—a perfect couple! [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

29. 529 黑 The Allure of Darkness 黑色之诱惑 Qiu Zimo秋子末Urban442k WordsCompleted By chance, Xia Xue’er steps into a casino and catches a fleeting glimpse of Chen Feng, the underworld boss. It proves to be a trap laid by fate. From then on, she is seized by the demon of gambling and takes one step after another toward the abyss of crime. The curtain rises on her tragic life… 12.4kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    In the 1990s, Xia Xueer accidentally stumbled into a casino and had a fleeting encounter with a triad boss, which led her down a path of no return.

30. 530 越 A Forbidden Spark 越界心动 Strawberry-Flavored Snail Noodles草莓味螺蛳粉Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted “If you had the chance to go back in time, what year would you return to, and what would you do?” “I’d go back to 2010 and confess to Jiang Jizhou.” A game of Truth or Dare sent her back ten years, to her final year of high school. Everyone knew she and Jiang Jizhou had grown up together. Only she knew that the thick diaries among the belongings of the twenty-seven-year-old Jiang Jizhou told the story of his decade-long unrequited love. She was forthright about her feelings, while he kept his hi 1kReads8.9Score134Shelves

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    Childhood Sweethearts, very good.

31. 531 何 He Xu & Ren Ye 何许&仁野 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted The first time He Xu met Ren Ye, it was love at first sight. The second time, she had to restrain her malicious impulses. The third time, she said, “I really like you.” The fourth time, the fifth time... A fiery, wealthy heiress with a gray background VS a street thug who says one thing but means another 2kReads9.5Score355Shelves

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    This book is very realistic. The male lead is a shopkeeper on a street, and the female lead is a rich girl. In the end, the male lead improves himself because of the female lead's encouragement and even takes the college entrance examination. It is also a story of a girl pursuing a boy. The characters are very well-developed and the emotions are very rich.

32. 532 相 Gazing Across Mountains and Seas 相望山海 Qing Jin, Qing Yun庆锦庆云Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted Let's return to the beginning of the story and tell it all over again. Bai Mi grew up surrounded by love. She appears composed in joy and sorrow, yet has the law student's instinct for fairness and justice. Her good looks make her adept at handling romance. Though she married her childhood sweetheart, she discovered after the wedding that they belonged to different worlds. Mu Junqing is always impeccably dressed. He has loved Bai Mi since childhood but has never once said so aloud. He quietly d —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A child sent to a monastery by his family should have dedicated his pure life to serving the scriptures, but he lingered in the mundane world and left the monastery at the age of thirteen. He left the monastery gracefully, relinquishing his familial ties and final obligations to his family. One can see the unwavering wisdom in his heart, and the ever-deepening courage within him.

33. 533 骗 After Tricking My Husband into a Divorce, I Was Fleeced for a Million by a Puppy-Like Boy 骗夫离婚后，我被小奶狗掏空百万 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance259k WordsOngoing Urban suspense + sham marriage + a gentle trap + younger puppy-like man + a battle of wits Her marriage was cold, her life suffocating. Liang Qiuyue struggled through half her life, asking only for a peaceful existence. Then the gentle, warm-hearted Jiang Zhihao appeared, doting on her, protecting her, and helping her support the family. Believing she had found salvation, she bravely divorced and was reborn. Little did she know... He seemed mild-mannered and harmless, but behind the scenes he 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The entanglement between a small shop owner and a retired young man!

34. 534 肤 A Superficial Relationship 肤浅关系 Xu Buyi许不疑Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted At 27, Shu Wan was still hoping to get married. Then one day, she realized her new boss was looking at her in a rather unusual way. By day, her new boss was all business. By night, he bared his fangs. [Can embracing him be called a revolution?] 2.5kReads8.6Score184Shelves

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    Compared to the extravagant spending of the billionaire president, these are relatively superficial.

35. 535 野 The Scent of Wild Grass 野草香 Wuyou吾优Modern Romance162k WordsOngoing A new work is here! Head over to Tomato Novel to read my story. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, about a medical student who was abducted, is very educational [shy]. The female lead is also someone who dares to love and hate, not a naive and innocent character.

36. 536 复 A Review of This Life 复盘今生 Leng Yuhan冷遇寒Urban223k WordsCompleted Wang Yuhan once had a happy family. He and his wife, Yu Meixia, were both teachers. They excelled at their jobs, had a son and a daughter, and were the envy of everyone. But then, one day, it all vanished. If you were the protagonist, how would you react? How would you face betrayal by the person you love and trust most? Drawing on a deep understanding of life, the author tells a moving, vivid story of love and loss, life and death, and tangled passions in plain, flowing prose. The story also ra 750Reads8.8Score101Shelves
37. 537 斯 A Polite Scoundrel 斯文败类 The Ultimate Top总攻大人Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted Zhou Luochen is the legal profession's devil's advocate. He has never lost a case, and everyone trying to escape the law's punishment goes to him for representation, no matter how steep his fees are. He's always impeccably mannered, courteous, quiet, reserved, gentle, and kind. When Fang Yi joined the law firm as a typist, she couldn't believe that such a mild-mannered gentleman could be the “well-spoken scoundrel” everyone described, even if he was supposedly the devil's advocate. That is, unti 11.2kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
38. 538 我 I Don't Have Superpowers 我没有超能力 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban226k WordsCompleted This book is entirely fictional. There is no such thing as changing feng shui with traditional Chinese painting. Please don’t take it seriously; just enjoy it for fun! Mr. Liujiang was an ordinary, penniless painter until he met his master, Zhou Mingqi, who taught him a method for adjusting people’s feng shui and improving their fortunes. After five years of poverty, and with his master’s permission, Mr. Liujiang was finally able to use this supernatural ability to get rich. How did Mr. Liujiang 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The daily life of an ordinary couple in the city

39. 539 体 A Dignified Game of Wits 体面博弈 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted [Investment Banking Elite × All-Purpose Assistant] [Urban Romance × Emotional Games] [Workplace Romance] [Funny Little Scenes] [The Powerful One Bows Their Head] [Desire and Tension] Li Duoli has only one rule for survival: be a respectable professional woman. She is cautious, capable, tasteful, and elegant. She thought that was simply who she was. Until the night she met Xie Zhifei, when instinctive desire tore everything apart. She only wanted his body. By the next day, she had forgotten every 5.4kReads8.1Score657Shelves

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    This book feels like a real, unpretentious romance that could happen to anyone. It's very relatable and funny, making it a very enjoyable read.

40. 540 情 Love in a Small Town 情定小城 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Forced love + love at first sight + doting devotion + both leads are chaste + happy ending + obsessive From the moment Meng Yuchuan laid eyes on Shu Miao, he never intended to let her go. If she agreed to be with him, they would love each other wholeheartedly, inseparable as glue. If she refused, he would keep her by his side for the rest of her life, by any means necessary. He could accept everything about her, except her leaving him. 33.5kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves
41. 541 吾 My County Magistrate Boyfriend Is Growing Up 吾家县长男友初长成 Wan Qian, Who Loves Cantonese Soup爱吃广府汤的万千帝主Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rural revitalization · Workplace maneuvering · Intellectual romance · Family warmth] [Healing] [A gentle, steady pace] [Leaves a lasting impression] [Public sector] [Contemporary realism] Here, you’ll find: √ How a highly intelligent male and female lead pursue their careers while falling in love √ Solid, compelling depictions of rural revitalization and the political landscape √ Warm, witty, and insightful family life and intergenerational communication √ The respectful, restrained, profound 1.3kReads8.0Score126Shelves

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    If you don't want to read fast-paced, exciting novels, you can try this one. It's realistic and written in a very authentic style.

42. 542 言 Few Words, Deep Feelings 言简情深 Dudu读读Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted Li Jianqing and Wang Xiaochuan broke up, and at first Wang Xiaochuan didn’t care. But later, he saw Li Jianqing take another man into her place, and neither of them came out all night. Early the next morning, eyes bloodshot, he blocked her way. “Even if you’ve fallen for someone else, you still have to be my woman.” 1.9kReads8.7Score106Shelves
43. 543 我 I Finally Lost You 我终于失去了你 Mai Jiu麦九Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted When Xu Nuo was ten, she caught her father cheating. Her parents’ failed marriage turned her into a porcupine, pushing away anyone who tried to get close. One day after the college entrance exams, she met Mo Cheng, a carefree boy who fell for her at first sight. They came from completely different worlds: he was passionate as fire, while she was consumed by insecurity. Yet before she knew it, Xu Nuo began to fall for him. But after a drunken night of reckless indulgence at a birthday party, Mo C 38Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    The first two books were consecutive, very sad stories, especially heart-wrenching and tear-jerking, but both were close to reality. Then the third book was amazing, it really was close to reality, the most realistic one I've ever read, and it was also a bit sad, but in the end, everything turned out well. They were all very good, and although I've finished reading them all, they're still on my bookshelf and I can't bear to delete them.

44. 544 都 The Rules of Love for Urban Men and Women 都市男女的恋爱法则 Two ThirtyTwo三十Modern Romance339k WordsOngoing Gu Ziyi: An ENFP woman, sweet and innocent-looking on the outside, but sharp-tongued and fiery by nature. When she falls in love, she never thinks about the consequences and always ends up being taken advantage of. Though every relationship has ended in failure, she remains a romantic who believes in love. Will the man she meets this time turn out to be a good one…? Gao Yingzhen: A typical ISFJ man who finds it hard to open up, but once he lets someone into his heart, he holds nothing back. Bor 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ju Ziyi thought her boyfriend of six years was a safe haven, only to be cheated on on their anniversary; she thought her hard work would be appreciated, but instead became a "tool that needs to be tamed" in her boss's eyes. After enduring to her limit, she threw away her resignation letter, tore apart the scumbag, and unexpectedly discovered that her childhood sweetheart had been secretly coveting her all along.

45. 545 符 A Smile from Fu 符之一笑 Dudu读读Modern Romance2k WordsCompleted Young Master Tang said with complete confidence, “Fu Xiao, you like me.” Fu Xiao stared at him in disbelief. “You’re crazy.” “When I kissed you, you felt something.” “That was my first kiss. Anyone would feel something if they were kissed out of the blue, okay? I’m not dead!” “Your first kiss?” Young Master Tang was quite pleased. “See? You’re destined to be my wife.” So all that gentlemanly behavior was an act. He was nothing but a shameless rogue! 2.9kReads8.7Score182Shelves
46. 546 烽 Smoke and Fire Reveal a Heart's Devotion 烽烟识浓心 Lonely, Melancholy Han Shao孤独忧郁涵少Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted This is a profound love forged in the flames of war. She is a gentle light shining into his iron-fisted life; he is the only anchor she has in a world torn apart by chaos. From the misty rains of Jiangnan to the banks of the Huangpu River, from the quiet of the study to the roar of the battlefield, they make trust their boat and deep love their oars, composing together a stirring romance of country, faith, and love amid the era’s raging storms. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My family highly recommends it!

47. 547 云 Deep in the Clouds, Qingye; At Peace in My Thoughts, at Peace in My Heart 云深有清野，念安心自安 Wu You Is a Cat吴忧是只猫Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [A slow-burn small-town romance] [Long-haired, foxlike guitarist x overly composed, insecure female bookworm] [Yearning and push-and-pull] [They save each other] Xu Nian'an quits a dead-end job, only to be abandoned by her boyfriend of six years. Leaving behind a letter, she flees with a heart full of despair to Yunshen Town, a remote mountain town. She thinks all that remains of her life is learning to heal, unaware that the man who is always silent in the shadows and occasionally sharp-tongued 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The tug-of-war and redemption between an artsy woman and a small-town guitarist is delicate and slow-burning.

48. 548 糖 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 74Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a high school Chinese teacher, and the male lead is a police officer.

49. 549 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This is the most lighthearted and enjoyable novel I've read recently. There aren't any angsty or heart-wrenching moments; it's all sweetness. The author excels at writing everyday interactions, and the little details are just the right amount of sweet. The writing style is also very much to my liking—fluent and natural. I want to read it again after finishing it.

50. 550 穿 I Transmigrated Across the Galaxy to Meet You 穿越星河来见你 You Bi有笔Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [A frail male lead at first × a lustful, domineering female lead] [Both inexperienced in love + bound together + sexual tension practice + a touch of ensemble cast] Female-lead-focused Liang Xin thought he and Mei Liangxin were like a cat and catnip, an addict and heroin. They simply couldn’t stop wanting to get close to each other. Only later did he realize that this was nothing more than a game of wits against the will of the world. Male lead: Difficult to approach on the surface, but thought —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The romance is very realistic. The two try to defy the impossible, but ultimately succumb to reality. Both the male and female leads are ordinary people, without immense wealth, irresistible charm, or protagonist aura. The premise has a touch of science fiction (really just a tiny bit). Overall, the male and female leads have relatively sound values ​​and respect science. Ultimately, due to various reasons, their relationship ends tragically.

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