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. 201 命 The Fate-Matching Division 命理配平分部 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物58k WordsCompleted Fate-Matching Division 5Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 我 My Story: Confessions of a Young Thief 我的故事：一个小偷儿的自白 The River in My Hometown家乡的河Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted My Story: A Thief’s Confession 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 203 我 I’m Not Dating a Younger Man 我才不要谈姐弟恋 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof dance teacher × younger college student who can be sweet or fierce and loves to cling to her] [A long-planned romance] Before they got together, Chen Yuning confessed his feelings to Shi Yun for the first time. Chen Yuning: “Sis, are you looking for a boyfriend?” Shi Yun: “Are you going to introduce me to one?” Chen Yuning froze for a long moment. How could this woman’s train of thought be so different from what he’d expected? In the end, Chen Yuning replied with three words: “In yo 2.4kReads9.2Score267Shelves

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   This book doesn't feature wealthy CEOs, so it's quite realistic, a sweet romance between an older woman and a younger man.

4. 204 行 Somebody Somewhere in the Crowd 行走在人海中的某某某 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted There is only one true heroism in the world: to see life as it is and still love it. Whether it’s the wind blowing through a valley, clouds drifting over the sea, poplar trees by the roadside, foxtail grass on a hillside, or people, Zhao Xiaoqiu thinks they’re all much the same, aren’t they? 2kReads9.2Score119Shelves

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   [What][Sending a heart][Almost crying][Thinking]

5. 205 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 无 No Lamps, No Moon, So What? 无灯无月又何妨 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance409k WordsCompleted If two hearts understand each other, what need have they for lamps or moonlight? If one day we’re caught in the same snow, then we’ll have shared a lifetime of gray hair. Even if we lived together in perfect harmony, there would still be regrets! May you weather every storm and still keep the light in your eyes, never straying from your original purpose. 34Reads7.6Score—Shelves
7. 207 以 In the Name of Partnership 以合伙人之名 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物23k WordsCompleted In the Name of Partnership 16Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 炙 Fierce Heat 炙烈 Jiujiu Cat纠纠猫Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming · Print edition signed and awaiting release · Former title: Burning Passion] [Female lawyer × male inn owner · Sweet romance · Long-distance love] [Mature adults · Mutual attraction · Flirty push and pull · One-on-one romance] - Wen Xu left her law firm over a matter of principle and went to stay on Hong Kong Island. There, she set her sights on the owner of a guesthouse. She openly and subtly flirted with him until one night during a typhoon, he finally turned the tab 15.9kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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   In this fast-paced world, finding a delicate and nuanced love story is like stealing a moment of peace amidst the hustle and bustle. 📖✨ The female protagonist is a capable lawyer, and the male protagonist is a mature man who runs a bed and breakfast. 🌈💼 When distance is no longer an obstacle, the spark of love at first sight quietly ignites. 🔥💖 The author uses delicate strokes to depict a Hong Kong-style backdrop, making you feel as if you are in that prosperous yet warm era. 🌆 The clever combination of lyrics and text, with each chapter beginning with a touching Cantonese song, immerses you in that unique emotional atmosphere. 🎶💭 This book is more than just a story; it is a pursuit and interpretation of beautiful love. 📖💌 No matter where you are, opening this book will allow you to feel that warmth and heart-fluttering feeling. 🌟

9. 209 不 Miss Snail Who Doesn’t Want to Work Hard 不想努力的蜗牛小姐 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted The series comic drama adapted from this novel, "Miss Snail Charges Ahead", is now available to watch on Fanqie and Hongguo. Du Xiaona is a sophisticated, self-serving young woman. To escape her birth family, she tricks her parents into giving her money to buy a house, then orchestrates a blind date, an engagement, and a broken engagement in quick succession... Du Xiaona had planned to stay single for life, but circumstances involving both her parents and herself draw her into one scheme and pre 9.6kReads8.9Score918Shelves

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   Surreal, it vividly highlights the complexities of human nature.

10. 210 孟 Lady Meng Doesn't Feel Like Making Soup Today Either 孟婆今天也不想熬汤 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物16k WordsCompleted Meng Po Doesn't Want to Make Soup Today Either 19Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 重 A Long Road to Reunion 重逢路漫漫 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [The right people will find their way back to each other, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.] [One true pairing, both leads are each other's only ones + reunion after a long separation + winning back his wife and claiming his child + adorable kids playing matchmaker] Zhou Yuan met Qin Yue by chance and fell in love at first sight. After one passionate night together, an urgent assignment sent him overseas. Before leaving, he thought he'd arranged everything properly, never imagining t 5.2kReads8.9Score261Shelves

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    It's great, I recommend it to my friends.

12. 212 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5kShelves
13. 213 关 About the Handsome Guy Next Door 关于隔壁的帅哥 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物38k WordsCompleted About the Handsome Guy Next Door 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 我 I Escaped the Mountains 我逃出了大山 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙14k WordsCompleted I Escaped the Mountains 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good-looking, about ordinary people, realistic emotions

15. 215 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Mismatched Marriage 庶女的错位姻缘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Ill-Fated Match 171Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 锁 Betrayal Beneath the Collarbone 锁骨之下的背叛 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Betrayal Beneath the Collarbone 72Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 38Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 高 A Powerful Family Romance: It Has to Be Her 高干婚恋，非她不可 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Two couples, two stories. What to look forward to: Department Chief Shen and Miss Bai have known each other since birth. Both work in the public sector, and childhood sweethearts, they marry in a flash, with her moving from the upstairs apartment to the one downstairs. Their married life is a hilarious, sweet romance between a straight-laced man and a spirited, domineering woman. Young Master Cen and his wildflower assistant: the rabbit only eats grass from its own burrow. He’s an arrogant rich 15.4kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    Both male and female leads have impure beginnings in their love stories. 1. Bai Qiu x Shen Tu: Childhood sweethearts living in the same building, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. 2. Zhou Mingyu x Cen Yue: A powerful career man and a Cinderella story, marked by class stratification. 3. Ji Yunjia x Song Jiming: A powerful alliance between two families in the political arena, a marriage of convenience. 4. Gu Qing x Su Chengchuan: Years of unrequited love in their youth, a workplace reunion.

19. 219 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
20. 220 青 The Green Apple Falls into the Garden 青苹果落园 Devoted and True-Hearted痴志丹心Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted Youth is full of dreams, passion, and all kinds of generous yet fleeting impulses. Outside influences can make some of them vanish in an instant, while others endure. Whatever their nature, they are part of growing up. These experiences are all raw and new, and whether joyful or painful, they are hard to forget. Everyone finds their own way to preserve these memories. But will their fates be good or bad? Where will they ultimately lead? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very realistic, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, and it's also a little inspiring. I've finished watching it!

21. 221 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 41.3kReads9.7Score5.7kShelves

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    ① Chen Nan, the female lead, falls in love at first sight with Lu Xu during a speech by the freshman representative. The boy reading in the sunset, his handsome profile, his gold-rimmed glasses—everything about him captivated her. For the next ten years, she worked to move on from that initial attraction. A simple "Happy Wedding" concealed countless unspoken feelings. ② Zhou Yue temporarily stays at Lin Qi's house due to family troubles. His outstanding qualities attract much attention, but unknowingly, Lin Qi has already become the white moonlight in his heart.

22. 222 我 My Youth Was Like a Pile of Mud 我的青春，好似一摊烂泥 Jiu Shihan酒诗寒Urban2.4M WordsOngoing (Youth, School Life, Growing Up, Everyday Life, Redemption) Told in the first person, this is a coming-of-age story about a bad boy who matches wits with students and teachers at his school. They save one another and gradually grow up. My name is Fang Yuan. Ever since I was a child, I've been different from other people's kids. Girls say I'm as thick as a log, and my friends say I'm selfish. But I never thought there was anything wrong with that. Because I'm not a good person to begin with. W 155.4kReads9.5Score11.3kShelves
23. 223 欢 Huanhuan Is Here! 欢欢欢欢欢欢欢欢来了 Lan Chun兰春Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + sweet romance] After binding herself to a System, Yu Huan became the ex-girlfriend of the male lead in every world. But she was only a supporting character. As soon as the heroine appeared, she, the woman who wasn’t destined for him, would soon be written out. Transmigrating into the substitute for the man’s unrequited love, Yu Huan happily spent his money on food, drink, and fun, waiting for the heroine to return from abroad so she could take her breakup settlement and en 83kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    🍉Aww~ I found a super good romance novel today, it's so sweet🍬 and the plot is so original✧٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧ The female lead is so cute, like a little sun🔆 illuminating everyone around her, oh my god🥰 It's so sweet

24. 224 窒 Choking Love, Relentless Spoiling 窒爱强宠 Part Human, Part Demon亦家亦妖Modern Romance706k WordsCompleted (Physical and emotional torment, forced marriage and possession, the male lead is a deranged villain. Readers who insist on both leads being sexually inexperienced, beware: they are not in the first life, but are in the second.) Lu Jinzhi set his sights on a girl, but she wouldn’t behave. So he waved his hand and broke her wings, destroyed her faith, and imprisoned her by his side in the cruelest way, building a cage just for her. In the end, he leaned close to her ear and whispered tenderly tha 2.2kReads8.7Score102Shelves

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    I absolutely love this kind of domineering CEO romance novel with its forced love and hormone-fueled plot! The first one I read made my mouth water! [Admiration][Admiration] The female lead is patient and reserved in the beginning, but later she completely turns the tables and becomes the boss! [Thinking][Thinking] The male lead, a ruler, bows down for love; the female lead is the CEO's Achilles' heel and Achilles' heel!! [Drooling][Drooling] Absolutely amazing!

25. 225 姐 My Sister's Guesthouse Is Closed 姐姐的民宿不营业 Summer Solstice Has Arrived夏至已至今Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted After a night of drunken excess, Su Jingyan woke to find that the man beside her was Li Xingye, a top-tier star seven years her junior. Panicking, she fled, only to discover at the airport that she had left her ID at the hotel. Forced to return, she ran into Li Xingye again. Was that ridiculous night something the star had planned for a long time, or was it just a coincidence? Three years earlier, when his career was just beginning, Li Xingye had met Su Jingyan at the Qishan Xiaozhu Guesthouse. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book about a romance between an older woman and a younger man. There are no melodramatic plots with domineering CEOs; instead, there is genuine consideration for each other and the ability to solve problems from the other's perspective.

26. 226 误 Lost on the Long Road to Love 误入情路路漫漫 Maple Red Sleeves枫红袖Urban92k WordsOngoing Thank you for sharing that time with me. I truly can't let it go, but I can't keep running toward you anymore. You don't have to doubt how sincere my feelings for you were. They were real from beginning to end. You were the only thing I ever held on to... It's a shame, but I don't regret walking away. From now on, if you don't reach out, I won't either. We'll slowly drift apart. After all, we once loved each other deeply. If you message me, I'll reply, but I won't hold on to any expectations an 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fengmutang chuckled softly, reached out and pinched her nose, then said gently, "I'm almost 30 years old, and the company has specially approved this vacation for me! I don't even have to work overtime so I can be with you!" His eyes were full of doting affection and determination.

27. 227 强 Forced Into Marriage, Spoiled Without Restraint 强宠为婚 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Both virgins / forced love / possessive pursuit / love at first sight / angst / unconventional happy ending The male lead is obsessive, unhinged, and not a good person (that won’t change). The heroine is weak (if you don’t like that, don’t read). Forced love, not an empowering heroine’s revenge story. Readers who are protective of the heroine should beware. That summer, beneath a loquat tree heavy with golden fruit, Song Jin stood quietly in a white shirt. The sunlight filtered through the leave 16.7kReads8.4Score599Shelves
28. 228 程 Miss Cheng, Do You Plan to Stay Single Forever? 程小姐，你打算一直单身吗？ I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Elite Family] [Cute Child] [Workplace] [My Life Is on the Line, and My Rich Boyfriend Has a Secret Identity] [Stay Single or Become a Rich Wife? That's the Question] [Clearheaded, well-behaved female engineer * sharp-tongued, flirtatious heir cast out by a wealthy family] [He nearly cost her life back then. For the rest of his life, all he wants is her.] Volume One, Seven Days of Grace: The leads reunite overseas because a piece of equipment needs servicing. Over the course of just seven days, 282Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The reality is that a man's core requirement for loving a woman is definitely value—material, emotional, physiological… While there might be a bit of serendipity, a relationship that lasts for decades still relies on the dynamic adjustment of value exchange. Therefore, Ms. Cheng, who has always been single, wants to start her own business, and Wu Yidi, who refuses to marry into a wealthy family, doesn't want to be a housewife. Their clarity stems from understanding the underlying logic of the male protagonist's so-called love.

29. 229 迷 Lost in You 迷情于你 Jiu Gui九归Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 45Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    A gentle, urban white-collar worker x a reserved, rugged supermarket owner; a career woman x a domestic, good man; a sweet and lighthearted romance, leaning towards slice-of-life, with feelings developing over time.

30. 230 拒 I Refuse to Marry into a Wealthy Family. I'll Take My Child and Marry a Country Man 拒入豪门，我带娃嫁给乡下人 I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted An IT engineer from a small town studies hard, works diligently, turns down a wealthy family’s marriage proposal, and goes abroad to study. Even after unexpectedly becoming a single mother, she never stops growing. She makes a dazzling transformation into an investment banking star… The only thing that drives her crazy is the child’s father, a young man from a small town who’s two years younger than her. He pursues her relentlessly, but what can she do? Love isn’t something you can achieve just 910Reads8.9Score103Shelves
31. 231 珍 A Cherished Silver Bracelet 珍藏一条银手链 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted As children, Zhang Min and Guo Tingting accidentally fell into the river while playing by the bank. Li Zewen rescued them. Years later, after graduating from college, Li Zewen became their teacher. Due to family circumstances, Zhang Min dropped out of high school in her second year and went to work. Years later, she became a sales representative at a valve factory, while Guo Tingting became a nurse at the county hospital. To their surprise, Li Zewen became the man her best friend was set up with —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book tells the story of a girl who, as a child, fell into a river while playing with her best friend and was rescued by the male lead. Years later, the girl works as a saleswoman in a valve factory, and her best friend is a nurse. The male lead turns out to be her best friend's blind date.

32. 232 江 Young Master of Jiangdong, Please Don't Marry Me 江东少爷别娶我啊 Popcorn 6炸米花6Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted The title has been changed to “Let's Bring a Young Master from Jiangdong Here for Some Fun.” The title system can't be changed because a book with the same title already exists, so this is being clarified in the synopsis. (Double purity + wealthy family + HE) Ye Qianqiu is an easygoing, fun-loving heiress who sees an arranged marriage as a shackle. “I'm not getting married!” Jiang Quanxiu is shy and stiff, despite his appearance suggesting otherwise. He fell in love with Ye Qianqiu at first sigh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't let the name fool you; it's very realistic, a name chosen to cater to the market. Just keep reading, it's a short story after all.

33. 233 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 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This year's hottest contemporary romance novel isn't a typical "feel-good" story, but the plot is incredibly exciting. It features epic business battles and a delicately crafted, captivating love story between two strong characters. The author has a unique personality; you can't predict the plot's direction in any chapter. Even the supporting characters are brilliant. It's addictive, and I'm seriously looking for a replacement!

34. 234 第 Cutting My Losses in the Seventh Year 第七年止损 Clear Abundance, Everlasting Joy清裕长欢Modern Romance167k WordsOngoing From Lujiazui to New York, from a brilliant future to you. Boss and subordinate. In public, they are “Mr. Lu” and “Ms. Gu”; in private, restraint and desire clash. They both believed cutting their losses in time was the most rational choice, until the day they reunited and realized that some investments, once missed, can never be entered again. A career-growth story with an investment banking backdrop, fast-paced yet steady · Handsome hero and beautiful heroine; both come from happy families; —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 我 I Want to Marry a Beautiful Wife in Shenzhen 我想在深圳娶个美娇妻 Xianxi咸溪Urban210k WordsOngoing In 2009, Zhou Yuewen took a train south to Guangdong and arrived in Shenzhen. In Shenzhen, a saying has always been popular: Once you're here, you're one of us. Like so many others, Zhou Yuewen arrived in this vibrant, bustling city with dreams in his heart. Through the twists and turns of his working life, he experienced every facet of life, including its strangest and most dazzling sides. There were vows of eternal love between domineering CEOs and gentle, refined women, as well as ordinary pe 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic novel about working life. Everyone has their own dreams. I still believe in the saying: the power of love is immense.

36. 236 糙 The Rugged Man and His Sweet Wife 糙汉与甜妻 A Dudududu阿嘟嘟嘟嘟Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] There’s a little girl in a shabby building beside the construction site. She’s sweet and well-behaved. He Ji watched her for several days before he could no longer resist his little scheme and broke her air conditioner. He only meant to use the excuse of fixing it to get a closer look at her, but once he got near her, he couldn’t stop himself. Looking at her fair face and timid eyes, he thought, A sweet girl this well-behaved deserves to be brought home and spoiled. Otherwise, I’ 6.1kReads9.0Score588Shelves

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    This!!! This isn't some domineering CEO story; it's just about the lives of normal people. The male lead seems wild, but the female lead is gentle and sweet. The male lead falls in love at first sight and occasionally uses tricks on the female lead. What I find most realistic is that the male lead is over thirty but doesn't have the kind of inexperienced womanizing stories you see in other novels. I think in real life, very few men are still virgins when they get married.

37. 237 月 Half a Month 月半 Xi Wen熙雯Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Also known as The Waxing and Waning) Life offers no lucky breaks, and it is never gentle with anyone. Only when we learn to see our flaws can we hold on to wholeness. May we all stand in the sunlight and live surrounded by warmth. This is a slow-paced story grounded in reality. Bring your heart along, and let’s sit down and talk at our own pace. 5kReads9.2Score667Shelves

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    That's all. You can open it and try it out; you won't regret it.

38. 238 京 A Whirlwind Wedding in Beijing 京婚靡靡 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [A Scion Who Left Politics for Business] [A Gentle and Serene Beauty of a Department Chief] [Military and Political Family Background] [Marriage Before Love] [A Husband's Long Road to Redemption] [Humorous and Funny] Original Title: A Marriage in the Capital, Wild and Unrestrained Test Title: Endless Nights in the Capital An arranged marriage began a union with no talk of love. Xu Nanjing had in-laws everyone envied. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law held high positions and treated her li 14.1kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    Recommended!

39. 239 跨 Across a Thousand Mountains, I Finally Return to Your Side 跨过千山终回你畔 Cat Carrying a Rice Bowl端饭碗的猫Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + childhood sweethearts + secret love comes true + mutual devotion + first love + each other's first and only + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [An introvert pretending to be an extrovert, a lawyer who's gentle but strong-willed × a well-rounded, top-student financial analyst who's a hopeless romantic] Bai Ruowen and Lin Chaoran grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Later, because of their studies and upheaval in their families, Lin Chaor 524Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Bai Ruowen and Lin Chaoran were childhood sweethearts. Later, Lin Chaoran went abroad to study, while Bai Ruowen became a lawyer in China. The distance and time difference severed their contact, and their relationship ended. Five years later, they unexpectedly met again at work. Lin Chaoran: "I'm giving you one last chance to win me back. Go upstairs and get your household registration book. Go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register." Bai Ruowen covered her mouth, her eyes wide: "Are you trying to be like He Yichen?" [Modern Romance + Urban + Childhood Sweethearts + Campus + Long-Awaited Reunion + Reconciliation + Unrequited Love Comes True + Mutual Devotion + First Love + Both are Clean + 1V1 + HE] [A strong-willed, seemingly gentle but actually tough female lawyer & a well-rounded, academically gifted, love-struck male financial advisor] This story does not feature rebirth, time travel, systems, or other cheat codes, nor does it have any melodramatic plot twists; it's a slice-of-life narrative. [Top Post]

40. 240 余 May the Rest of My Life Be Filled with Joy 余生皆欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted [Women's Growth + Marriage and Relationships + Emotions] Marriage is for happiness, and so is divorce! A new novel from Wang Erqiao, author of the acclaimed ensemble novel I Wish You Everlasting Joy! Marriage is for happiness, and so is divorce! Open this book and discover the happy lives of two girls who make different choices! Originally titled The Woman Holding a Flower of Happiness. After graduating from college, Sichuan native Wang Yanzi moves to Beijing to join her boyfriend, Wen Bo. Just 4.9kReads9.5Score686Shelves
41. 241 我 I Saw You in the Abyss 我于深渊时见你 Jing Qi京祺Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted After 21 years of living each other’s lives, the real heiress was brought home, while I, the fake heiress, was about to lose everything I had once been proud of. To make it up to the real heiress, my father ordered me to take my younger sister’s place and marry into a poor village in the countryside. I thought my life had fallen into endless darkness, but he was like a ray of light, illuminating the depths where I had fallen. [Published in print] 5.5kReads9.3Score725Shelves
42. 242 菇 Girl, Dare to Move Forward 菇凉，请大胆向前走 The Lazy Cat Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的懒猫Modern Romance129k WordsOngoing This is a guide to the pitfalls women should avoid, and a book about women’s growth. It traces a girl’s transformation into a woman through every stage of life, from school and studies to mental well-being, internships, employment, marriage, childbirth, and raising children. Every moment holds a story, and every step brings a new realization. Only then can she become a complete woman, in every sense of the word. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a medical student's journey through school, internship, work, love, marriage, and childbirth reveals the truth about marriage and society, hoping that we can all regain our confidence and continue to move forward bravely without looking back.

43. 243 站 At the Crossroads of Love and Marriage 站在爱与婚姻的十字路口 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted “Yu Meiren: Written on a Visit to My Alma Mater” “After many years, I return to the place where I studied, and memories drift on the gentle breeze. I recite poems by the stone boat until moonlight shines, while rippling waters reflect green silhouettes. Though I have come here, my heart remains; I wave goodbye and take my leave. How many kindred spirits can one find in life? Even after roaming the ends of the earth, I still think of my classmates.” Xu Ming combined the refined pleasures of a man 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful campus and workplace romance stories

44. 244 去 A Childfree Female PhD’s Dating Adventures 去父留子的女博士相亲记 Wilding Princess of the Mortal World人间打野公主Modern Romance494k WordsCompleted “Some people don’t seek a partner to be saved, but to walk the same road.” She seems calm but is dramatic on the inside; he seems aloof but is warm and steady beneath the surface. She values feelings, while he follows the rules. Together, they go from “fighting alone with their own wounds” to “partners who always have each other’s backs.” Key tags: Two alpha leads, intellectual romance, mutual healing, modern urban life, rational light comedy, social issues, female growth Top PhD Xian Yu Yiwan a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Iceberg Lawyer's "Systematic Error": His life was a meticulously crafted code, until he met her—a "variable" that could not be assessed for risk, yet she became his only "emotional patch."

45. 245 重 Reborn, I Only Want to Build My Career, but I Keep Finding True Love 重生后我只想搞事业，偏偏遇真爱 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Rising from the ashes, she leaves old dreams behind. She devotes herself to business and breaks free of her confines. She never meant to fall in love, but love found her anyway, and both her career and romance flourish. That year, Su Wan was reborn with the regrets of her past life and vowed to escape her tragic fate and focus on building her career… “In my past life, I let love ruin everything. In this life, I’m chasing money and never looking back.” Drawing on her knowledge of the future, she 4Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 深 Deeply Entwined, Forever True to You 深情缱绻不负君 Ink's Charm and Orchid Fragrance墨韵兰香Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted Lu Mingxuan said to me, “Let’s get divorced. You’re leaving with nothing.” The man who once held me in his arms and promised to love me for the rest of his life stood before me with someone else in his embrace. I collapsed on the ground and watched them walk away. To get revenge, I went to Bo Shaochen. He remained composed, but agreed to my request. I knew I wasn’t worthy of him, and that what we had was only a transaction. But when I was about to leave, he said, “Marry me. I’ll treat you well.” 1Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.4kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    Sisters who love the strong female lead and gentle male lead trope, don't miss this! The female lead is a retired special forces soldier who, in order to find her missing father, steps into the entertainment industry. From her debut in a talent show to becoming a top star, it's a thrilling and exciting journey! The male lead isn't the typical domineering CEO type; instead, he's a gentle and considerate "logistics support" type. Highly recommended!!!

48. 248 东 The Dongguan Years 东莞岁月 Diligent Happy Sheep勤奋的喜羊羊Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this novel tells the story of migrant workers represented by a group of young men and women from the countryside in southwestern Henan. It paints a sweeping picture of their arduous struggle to make a living in the unfamiliar city of Dongguan, vividly recreating the bitterness and sweetness, hardships and joys, love and heartbreak experienced by young factory workers during that fiery era. 2.2kReads7.7Score171Shelves

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    Recommended for real-world scenarios [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

49. 249 被 After My Wedding Was Stolen, My Short-Lived Husband Inherited a Fortune Worth Hundreds of Billions 被抢婚后，短命老公继承千亿家产 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Reborn bride swap] + [Possessive, sickly husband] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [golden finger] + [schemes and conspiracies] Mo Li's reborn younger sister stole her wedding, leaving her with the Gu family's son, who was deaf, mute, paralyzed, and had stomach cancer. In her previous life, Mo Li married Wang Decai, a lazy glutton from the neighboring village. She endured domestic abuse and raised his children with his mistress. After discovering the truth, she was made to look like her yo 186Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Novels that are close to reality

50. 250 岁 The Quiet Flow of Time 岁月静好清浅流年 Ai Yu艾予Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted A cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside lawyer VS a beautiful, kind-hearted software designer [Marriage before love + marriage of convenience + wealthy family intrigue + mutual healing + happy ending + both leads are inexperienced] When Jiang Qingqian and Shen Jinghao went to register their marriage, they didn't exchange a single word. They were so cold toward each other that the staff repeatedly confirmed they were both consenting before stamping their marriage certificate. Jiang Qingqian sai 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: This book isn't exactly a typical CEO romance novel. The male lead is a lawyer with a strong family background, and his relationship with the female lead is very realistic. The female lead is a game designer, and the two redeem each other.

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