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. 251 抛 After Dumping the Boyfriend Who Put Her Through Four Years of College 抛弃供她上四年大学的男朋友之后 Diligent Happy Sheep勤奋的喜羊羊30k WordsCompleted After She Dumped the Boyfriend Who Put Her Through Four Years of College 266Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 252 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 33.7kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
3. 253 尘 A Secret Love Poem in the Dust 尘埃里的暗恋诗 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) + (Animated series coming soon. Search “The Small-Town Girl's White Moonlight” to reserve your spot) [Based on a true story + both leads are each other's first and only + happy ending] [In the beginning: innocent schoolyard crush; later: mutual devotion and a mix of sweet and steamy love] Xia Changjun's crush was so hard to bear. It began too early. She had liked him since elementary school. The gap between them was too wide. He was the prince of their small town. Every te 58kReads9.4Score8.9kShelves

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   These are all very realistic campus romance novels.

4. 254 北 Starlight over North City 北城有星光 Beauty Faded红了容颜Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted The first time they met, she was a doctor and he was a wounded fugitive. He held her scalpel against her fair throat, his voice cold and sharp. “It’s dangerous for a woman to carry a knife!” The next time they met, she cornered him and tugged at his clothes. He smiled seductively, his voice low. “In such a hurry, Miss Mo? Can’t even wait until we get to the room?” She glared at him. “I’m a doctor. I need to examine your wound!” Still as cocky as ever, he said, “And what will Dr. Mo use to examin 5.2kReads9.3Score589Shelves
5. 255 银 The Bank President’s Daughter-in-Law from the Countryside 银行行长家的农村儿媳妇 Long Xinyue龙馨月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Brother-and-sister dynamic + Urban romance + Marriage first, love later + Childhood sweethearts + Female growth The wealthy male lead and the rural female lead were born in neighboring hospital beds, just one day apart. The female lead is stunning and attracts admirers wherever she goes, yet she’s gentle and well-behaved. The male lead is a roguishly handsome man of the world, considerate and capable, a born CEO and the king of jealousy. Though their values and upbringings are worlds apart, fate 2.9kReads8.7Score297Shelves

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   This book is quite realistic. The rural scenes, the lifestyle of wealthy families, and the portrayal of the male and female leads are all very delicate and worth savoring. The romance is also well-written—not angsty or unconventional, but a normal, gradual development of love after marriage! However, because they are childhood sweethearts, the male lead has always deeply loved the female lead. It's very engaging!

6. 256 卿 Dear You: I Once Had a Terrible Deskmate 卿卿如晤：我曾经有个坏同桌 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted The animated comic is coming soon! Two top students flirting with each other | Steamy and sweet | Small-town romance | No contrived plot, not a power fantasy Chen Qingqing thinks her love story with Lin Jingze is too embarrassing to tell anyone. Other people fall in love by dating. First comes a confession, then fingertips brushing, then lips meeting. But the two of them... went straight to bed. They were former deskmates who hadn't seen each other in years, and on the day they reunited, their f 25.9kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves
7. 257 我 My Father 我的爸爸 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花6k WordsCompleted My Dad 118Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 258 贺 Dr. He Keeps His Desires in Check in Public, but Loses Control Only for Her in Private 贺医生人前禁欲，人后只对她失控 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Workplace Romance + Female Growth + Comeback + Sweet and Satisfying Romance + The Contrast of a Chaste Exterior] He was the doctor who helped her heal: gentle, aloof, and restrained. He taught her not to put up with things anymore. From then on, Xu Ke, once an easy pushover for anyone to manipulate, became a “certified madwoman” who went wild with a license. Whether it was people picking fights, using psychological manipulation, or harassing her at work and shifting the blame, she took them d 315Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves
10. 260 我 After I Jumped Off a Cliff to Kill Myself, I Became His Tool for Revenge 我跳崖自杀后，成了他复仇的工具 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花10k WordsCompleted After I jumped off a cliff to kill myself, I became his instrument of revenge 27Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 任 Any Wild Fantasy 任意妄想 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance601k WordsCompleted [Devoted leads + sweet romance + age gap + possessive pursuit] [Wily temptress VS lovestruck tycoon] Also known as Any Wild Wish Irreverent blurb: Pei Wang is messed up at first and doesn't know how to love. All he knows is how to show it physically. Later, he'll make everyone jealous with how disgustingly sweet he is. Don't worry, dive right in, and enjoy the ride! The serious version: Pei Wang is famous in his circle for being aloof, restrained, and heartless. Every second is under his control 9.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
12. 262 别 Don’t Mess With Me, There’s a Martial God Inside Me 别惹我，我体内藏着个武神 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Urban255k WordsCompleted [Urban Fantasy] + [Two Souls in One Body, Light Mystery] + [Healing Daily Life] + [Sweet Romance, One Female Lead] He Ci is a mechanic who runs his family's auto repair shop. One day, a soul from another world suddenly appears inside him, and a series of identity crises gradually unravel. It turns out the repair shop is connected to another world. A young woman comes by every day to bring him soup and paint. She's exceptionally perceptive, but never asks about his secrets. The two gradually grow 49Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 49.6kReads8.9Score3.9kShelves
14. 264 释 When the Locust Tree Knows to Return 释槐知返 Cha Jin茶槿Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Sharp-tongued × resilient] [Detective × diplomat] [Long-planned pursuit] [Flirty tension at first, then some angst] [Mutual pining] [Both virgins] [Happy ending] Before she turned seventeen, Jiang Zhiyao’s memories of Xing Shi went no further than their distant childhood. In 2006, her father remarried. Holding Xing Shi’s hand in one of his and patting little Zhiyao’s head with the other, he said, “Call him your big brother.” Jiang Zhiyao obediently did as she was told, but young Xing Shi said n 10kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    It was pouring rain the day she returned home from Lebanon, and all flights were delayed for a long time. Jiang Zhicha had just collected her luggage when a force grabbed her arm and pulled her into the airport corridor. The next second, she was in a cold embrace. A familiar scent overwhelmed her, tinged with a faint smell of blood. Jiang Zhicha's eyes instantly reddened. The man buried his face in Jiang Zhicha's neck, his arms tightening, as if he were trembling. "Zhacha," he said, his Adam's apple bobbing, his voice hoarse, "Don't let me lose you."

15. 265 冤 The Unlucky Phoenix Became a Writing Sensation 冤种凤凰写文爆红了 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Modern-Day Fantasy + Lighthearted Comedy + Unexpected Comeback + Female Lead’s Growth + HE] 🐦 Divine phoenix × struggling web novelist paid 20 yuan per thousand characters × underdog turned top-tier star She was an ancient phoenix spirit who botched her tribulation and crashed straight into the body of Zhou Changle, a poor young woman, where she lay “dead.” The original owner had left behind a web-novel contract: 20 yuan per thousand characters. She did the math: ten thousand characters a day 14Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 等 Waiting for Him to Understand My Heart 等他知我意 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A story about high-ranking officials, featuring three couples: (1) The son of a powerful family and a once-wealthy young woman fall secretly in love with each other. Their romance lasts from college until they are nearly thirty, when they finally marry. President Lu is gentle and devoted, while the heroine is radiant and ambitious. Highlights: starting a business, and a romance that goes from school uniforms to a wedding dress. (2) A taciturn, thirty-year-old division chief is a man of faith, bu 6.9kReads9.1Score608Shelves

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    The allure of an ensemble cast, a super captivating novel, produced by a renowned author, each character possesses unique traits, and the story has a profound depth of reality!

17. 267 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 47.2kReads9.7Score5.9kShelves
18. 268 美 An Art Student's Road to a Comeback 美术生的逆袭之路 Time Collector Yiming拾光者一铭Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted {Tomato Original} {Based on a True Story} [Inspirational] {Youth and School Life} {Urban Life} This story is based on real events. The first volume recalls the male lead’s childhood. Readers can start with Chapter 22 of Volume Two, set on a university campus. If you want to know why he was afraid to accept Zhang Nian’s kindness, go back and read Volume One. It will all make sense! There are no thrilling tales of defying fate or shortcuts to instant success in this book. Only genuine poverty, gen 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so beautiful!

19. 269 见 Into the Wild 见野 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Xia Wanwan died suddenly after spending twenty years tightening screws at a factory. To her surprise, she was reborn. But why had the factory director's son from her previous life shown up in this one? Jiang Ye, the big shot at No. 1 High School, had somehow taken an interest in Xia Wanwan. Everyone thought Xia Wanwan had offended Jiang Ye and that her days were about to get rough. At last, one day, Jiang Ye and Xia Wanwan got into a huge argument, and he 6.3kReads9.5Score1kShelves
20. 270 要 Want to Grab a Meal Together? 要一起吃饭吗 Canned Latte罐装拿铁Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Both Leads’ First Relationship + Five-Year Age Gap + Everyday Slice of Life] [Bright, confident, and forward female lead + Cool-faced, thoughtful, secretly passionate male lead] When they first met, Zhou Wangshu mistook her for the other woman in his friend’s relationship. The misunderstanding was quickly cleared up, and by a twist of fate, they added each other on WeChat. Just as Ye Ximin thought they would become nothing more than dormant WeChat contacts and never cros 1.6kReads8.3Score236Shelves

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    This novel features a gentle, flowing romance that feels relatable. The male lead isn't a CEO, and the female lead is an ordinary working person. Although he falls in love at first sight, he gradually gets closer to her through meals together. The writing style is also quite pleasant.

21. 271 军 Blazing Sun, Military Love 军恋炽阳 Qi Shang琦尚Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted A slow-burn romance / Sweet romance / Eight-year age gap Song Yanci is a special forces officer in the Rocket Force. A refined, gentle man, he has become detached from all matters of the heart amid the monotonous life in the military. During a mission, a comrade-in-arms died on the battlefield, and Song Yanci adopted his young son. Su Yan is a homeroom teacher at a school for military families. Gentle and quiet, she shut her heart away after her college boyfriend left her to study abroad. Son 4kReads7.7Score434Shelves

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    Both books are military-themed, but their styles are slightly different. The first book is about a slow and steady love, with the older man leading the relationship in the Rocket Force. The second book is about soldiers going undercover to fight drugs, with both the male and female protagonists being undercover agents.

22. 272 止 Before It’s Too Late 止于未迟 One-Bite Star-Eater一口吃个星星人Modern Romance264k WordsOngoing The moment Duan Zhi said, “This is where it ends,” Cheng Weichi suddenly understood her own name. So “Weichi” meant: Even after you’ve stopped, I’m still asking whether it’s too late. From high school to college, she remembered every “someday” he had ever promised. But he was the first to say goodbye. Only later did she understand: Some people have their endings written into their names. One was called “Zhi,” the other “Weichi.” He had already gone so far, while she was still standing where she’ 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very realistic campus novel

23. 273 山 Four Seasons in the Mountain City 山城四季 Little Island, Tiny Island小岛小小岛Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Three Gorges Dam beginning to store water. The Three Gorges migrants of that time left their hometowns with reluctance and hope, and years later, some returned for one reason or another. Xiao Ying was born in the reservoir region and moved to another province with her family as a young child. After graduating from university, she worked in Beijing, but when a misdiagnosis led her fiancé’s family to look down on her, she angrily called off their engagement. 2.1kReads9.5Score209Shelves

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    It's really great! 👍 The female lead, Xiao Ying, is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Her future mother-in-law sees the diagnosis, and after negotiating with her, she decisively breaks up with Qin Yan. Just then, a family tragedy strikes: her stepfather is in a car accident and in the ICU. Back in her hometown, Xiao Ying walks along the river late at night, where Jiang Ye mistakenly believes she's about to jump into the river to commit suicide. This is their first meeting. Later, Xiao Ying deals with the secondhand kitchen and bathroom appliances left by her stepfather, and the two develop feelings for each other. It's very down-to-earth and realistic, and the characters are all excellent. Highly recommended! 👍

24. 274 轻 Slightly Downcast: Deleting My Love-Brain 轻颓：删除恋爱脑 Drinking Until Tipsy喝至微醺Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Period Novel] [Realistic Fiction] [Women’s Growth] [Family Life] [Literary] Northeast China at the end of the last century. Su Qing (Qing), a 26-year-old cashier at a state-owned enterprise, is burned badly by her obsession with romance: blind dates bring one oddball after another, and her husband cheats on her. Her in-laws find fault with everything she does, the state-owned enterprise undergoes restructuring and offers buyouts of years of service, and she faces constant trouble at work. In th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Realistic, authentic emotions

25. 275 城 Diary of Survival in the City 城市生存日记 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Golden Finger + A Terrible Start from the Start + Self-Redemption + A Realistic Guide to Urban Homelessness] Watch a little waif scavenge and save money, making life a little better, one step at a time. He Qinghuan barely escaped her home deep in the mountains with her life, and now wanders the city. She must avoid being discovered as homeless and sent back, while making full use of the city's resources to feed herself and survive until she's old enough to work and support herself. Looking u 324Reads8.3Score147Shelves

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    Ordinary people's love stories

26. 276 橙 Orange-Hued Affection, Flowing Without End 橙心暗许川流不息 Little Little Potato小小洋山芋Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted “A secret crush comes true + older woman/younger man romance + sweet pampering + romantic rivals + love triangle” Popular lawyer Cheng Yiting vs. rising medical star Chen Chuan Cheng Yiting once thought her secret crush had withered away when Chen Chuan went abroad. But when they met again, her heart fluttered back to life. Then Chen Chuan told her, “There’s someone I like,” and it hit her hard. After giving it some careful thought, Cheng Yiting decided to let go of Chen Chuan and try to think o 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and relatable story with no melodramatic plot twists. Highly recommended!

27. 277 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 36.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves
28. 278 三 Two Babies in Three Years: Don't Spoil Me Too Much, Stern Officer 三年抱俩，冷硬军官别太宠 Lin Xixi林喜喜Modern Romance700k WordsCompleted Proud wolf-like soldier king × clear-headed, independent doctor [Both are each other's first and only love + marriage before love + groveling to win her back + secret crush comes true, then she leaves while pregnant] When Lin Ruan was fifteen, her father died in the line of duty. Later, she received financial support from the youngest son of the Zhou family. After discovering that she was the descendant of an old friend, Grandpa Zhou brought her into the Zhou household to raise her. Zhou Fuchuan 18.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
29. 279 中 I Won Ten Million! I Quit on the Spot and Went Home to Farm 中奖一千万！我直接辞职回家种田 True Lord Jiuyang九阳真君Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The animated comic adaptation is now available] [No awful characters + Rural life + Farming + Slow-paced + Male lead marries into the female lead's family + Male lead is lovestruck] P.S. The male lead appears around chapter twenty. Song Ying hits the jackpot: she buys a lottery ticket and wins 15 million! She takes home 12 million after taxes. A fortune has fallen from the sky! Song Ying chooses to lie flat and return home to farm. She spends five million buying several apartments in the city, 19.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead returns to her hometown to develop her career, the male lead comes to visit, and they fall in love. The male lead is love-struck and has a strong attachment to romance. It's a sweet and slice-of-life romance story!

30. 280 契 Contract Marriage: The CEO Is Taking His Role a Little Too Seriously 契约结婚，霸总营业太上头 Coffee Cat咖咖猫Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love]+ [Mutually Devoted Couple]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [No Romantic Rivalry Between Women] [Cold on the outside, warm-hearted, henpecked CEO × outgoing yet reserved, down-to-earth assistant] With her family pressuring her to marry and no luck at matchmaking, Ye Xingnan is suddenly handed a windfall: a big-shot CEO wants to marry her in a contract marriage? Five million and an apartment. He’s offering way too much to turn down! She’s determined to earn the money so she can bring her 99Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Look at this! Although it has CEO elements, it's not "domineering CEO" at all. The female lead and male lead have a marriage of convenience, and the male lead has to go through the proper procedures. The male and female leads respect each other, the female lead would never demean herself, and there's no melodramatic clichés; it's just a normal marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

31. 281 保 The Security Guard and the Golf Course Beauty 保安与高尔夫球场美女 Leng Yue v Gu Xing冷月v孤星Urban153k WordsCompleted Set in 2002, this is a realistic coming-of-age story with no idiotic characters or over-the-top drama. It focuses on the everyday life of an ordinary guy and moves along with humor and laughs... Zhou Mo drops out of high school and takes a security job at a golf course, where he meets three beautiful women with very different fates: Tang Jingqiu, Hao Ruyan, and Su Manqi. Zhou Mo is just a lowly security guard who wants to do his job well, with no intention of getting caught up in the power strug 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic novel, devoid of simplistic or exaggerated elements, closely reflecting the lives of ordinary people, primarily focused on humor and lighthearted entertainment.

32. 282 绿 Green Vine 绿萝 Abstinence Pavilion戒思阁Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted This book is for everyone who has ever waited. This is a novel about all the things left unsaid: not saying you like someone, not saying you are waiting, not saying whether it was worth it. But all those unspoken words are tucked inside candy wrappers, hidden in a tin box, and buried in the beeping sounds of a phone booth. The bravest thing Lin Dong ever did was not repairing that imported machine or saving enough for a down payment on a house with a courtyard. It was telling Su Xiyue, “It's t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel about "not saying." Not saying "I like you," not saying "I'm waiting," not saying "It's worth it." But those unspoken words are hidden in candy wrappers, hidden in tin boxes, hidden in the dial tone of phone booths. If you've ever filled an entire page with someone's name, if you've ever collected things you couldn't bear to throw away, if you've ever waited for someone—you'll see yourself in this book. (Author: [Name not provided])

33. 283 时 Let Time Be Our Matchmaker, and My Life Be My Vow 时间为媒，余生为聘 A Minister of the Common Folk市井之臣Modern Romance416k WordsOngoing Childhood Sweethearts + Bratty Kid + Married Life (This isn't a wish-fulfillment story or a sugary romance. The entire novel is about the petty details of everyday life, so please think twice before reading if that's not your thing.) Before Zheng Xiao was even born, her mother had arranged a betrothal for her with a close friend from her hometown. As a result, Zheng Xiao married Huang Zhengyi as soon as she graduated from college. They soon had a child, but because they never lived on their own 3.9kReads8.7Score364Shelves

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    Even outside of major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, people still argue about their children.

34. 284 词 Old Words, New Beginnings 词旧迎新 The Tangerine Who Won't Eat Oranges橘子不吃橙Modern Romance241k WordsOngoing [Reunion After Years Apart] [Rekindled Love] [Both Each Other’s First Love] Song Ci vs. Chi Shengxin Song Ci had always thought Chi Shengxin was a real jerk. But somehow, little by little, he took over her heart and became someone important to her. Even when he confessed, he was as annoying as ever, looking utterly confident, as though he knew he would get exactly what he wanted. “Chi Shengxin, could you stop being so full of yourself?” Even at a moment like this, she couldn’t resist making a s 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good, you absolutely must read it!!

35. 285 听 Listening to Other People's Stories, Shedding My Own Tears 听着别人的故事，流着自己的眼泪 Perfectly Round滴溜圆Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted Thirty years of wind and rain: I've climbed mountains and crossed rivers, shed tears and endured pain, and even now I keep going. They say there is something called a magnetic field that can pass through mountains and leap across rivers, make time irrelevant, bring hearts together for warmth, and make emotions resonate. These days, the genuine feelings, true nature, and heartfelt sincerity born of other people's “pasts,” which have settled into my memories and even my life and continue to linger 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is composed of several stories that gradually deepen the narrative. The plot is full of twists and turns, making it captivating. The characters are well-developed, creating a strong reading experience. In short, this is a book you won't regret reading.

36. 286 格 Gesar Knows My Heart 格桑知我意 Jiang Yanyan姜言言Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Genius straight-A student vs. proud, cocky athlete and school bully [Redemption + school life + both devoted to each other + love at first sight + mutual pursuit] Chi Sang's life changed drastically during the winter break of her sophomore year of high school. She moved alone to the city where her mother lived. Everything was unfamiliar, and with a difficult stepsister and younger brother, her life became dull and lonely. But there was light in her life, too. The arrival of Nan Zhiyi lit up her 612Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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    This is a romance novel without a domineering CEO or time travel elements; it's very realistic. The female protagonist comes to the city where her mother lives. Her father has passed away, her mother doesn't love her, and she's neglected by everyone. She's at the lowest point in her life when the male protagonist shines like a ray of light on her. They redeem and support each other.

37. 287 试 Trial Marriage 试婚男女 Jiji Waiwai Kaikaixinxin唧唧歪歪开开心心Modern Romance865k WordsCompleted Jiang Chunhua, a budget officer at a construction company, meets Xu Qiushi, an administrative secretary at a private enterprise, on a blind date arranged by their families. But Qiushi never quite falls in love with him. After experiencing her first love, Fang Yuan, as well as Qu Xianghuai and Cheng Ziwei, she starts to feel that falling for someone is difficult. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Qiuhe, unexpectedly meets police officer Zhou Tianmu. Neither of them expects much at first, thinking it 713Reads8.4Score131Shelves

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    I've been reading this book recently; it's a story about sisters' family, love, and marriage. The author tells the story in a gentle and engaging way, and the characters' personalities and experiences are very realistic. It's a great read, highly recommended!

38. 288 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 190Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 撩 Flirting 撩惹 He Ruan Yu何阮与Modern Romance487k WordsCompleted [Reunion + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing] A reunion after many years. She is a hotel designer, and he is her wealthy patron. There are countless rumors about Fu Yuzhi in business circles. Though young, he is ruthless and dominates the business world. Everyone respects and fears him. But no one knows that at home, President Fu cooks for his wife and child every day. By day, he is decisive and commands absolute authority. At night, he pampers his wife at home, terrified she'll bump into something 2.3kReads9.1Score208Shelves

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    🍀Relatively close to real life🍀 Wen Shiyi [heart] Fu Yuzhi's "Exquisite dice inlaid with red beans, do you know how deep my longing is?"

40. 290 只 Light in the Palm of My Hand 只手捉光 Chive Fish Ball Bun韭菜鱼丸包Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Print preorders open March 21. See you there!] [Campus romance + sweet indulgence + mutual devotion + straightforward pursuit] Everyone knew Shen Heyu was cold and ruthless, with fists of iron and a stubborn refusal to yield. No one at school dared cross him. That is, until a girl transferred to Class Two from Jincheng. Everyone: Brother Yu hates having a deskmate more than anything. Shen Heyu cleared the clutter from the seat beside him and raised his hand. “Tea 13.5kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves

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    The male lead is a pure-hearted school bully, and the female lead is cute and adorable.

41. 291 我 My Bankrupt Boss 我的破产女上司 Hundred-Flavored Bean百味豆Urban248k WordsCompleted [Urban slice of life] [Subtle emotions] [Modern romance] [Workplace and marriage] [One heroine] She was once the beautiful owner of an advertising agency, but in a single day she hit rock bottom. He went from an unremarkable couch potato to her most steadfast support. Life taught them how to go from being in love to finding peace together. With a small bracelet, she revealed how much she cared and how insecure she felt. After weathering the storm, they heal each other and grow together, little 304Reads—Score101Shelves

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    I recommend this one; it's a realistic romance novel about a couple who get back together after a breakup.

42. 292 落 Falling into His Trap 落入他的圈套 Wild Strawberry野草莓Modern Romance390k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Caught in His Trap,” is now streaming. Rugged man x sweet girl [sweet romance] Auto mechanic and a little rich girl returning to her hometown After Su Yuan returned to her hometown, she happened to rent a place from Chen Lie. From that day on, the man forcefully pushed his way into her life. Su Yuan thought Chen Lie was a little rough around the edges, but he really knew how to treat a woman well. It was also the first time she had ever fallen so madly for a man. Wha 17.6kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    This book is really good, very sweet and realistic. It's about a car mechanic and a young heiress returning to her hometown. The female lead's ex-boyfriend cheated on her, and the male lead unexpectedly came to her rescue, falling in love with her at first sight. From then on, he couldn't stop thinking about her and even sent someone to look for her. Just when they thought they would never cross paths again, they met again. This time, no matter what, he was determined to win over the girl he had been longing for. The male lead is charmingly roguish and treats the female lead exceptionally well.

43. 293 我 My Two Worlds: One Is a Jerk, the Other Is Warm 我的两个世界，一个渣，一个暖 Soaring to the Clouds扶摇垂云Modern Romance107k WordsOngoing [A story for readers born in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Told in first person, it follows the leads from age fifteen or sixteen through marriage and having children. It spans a long period, so the story unfolds more slowly than usual. Perfect for reading over tea before an afternoon nap!] When I was fifteen, I fell ill and went to my grandmother's house to recuperate. That's where I met my first love, Xiao Ye. I worked hard at school for his sake, hoping I could give him the best life someday. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No CEOs, no time travel, no rebirth, just everyday life. Here you go, wishing you happy reading! 😊

44. 294 狠 A Cruel Mother, a Broken Home, and Me, Unbroken 狠心的妈，破碎的家，不屈的我 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Urban3.3M WordsOngoing [Male-Oriented, Rural, Family, Comeback, Power Fantasy, Inspirational] Abandoned by his own mother, abused by his stepmother, and struck by his father's sudden misfortune. Su Yang, a poor boy from the mountains, has been left battered by his family's cruelty. With no one to lean on and no support to count on, he can only fight his own way to survival. He studies hard, weathers turmoil on campus, and makes his way in the business world. His heartless relatives come crawling back to latch onto his 28.4kReads8.2Score2.3kShelves

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    Inspirational and realistic stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success.

45. 295 二 A Passionate Second Marriage 二婚痴缠 Tiger Granny虎婆Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted Second Marriage + Devoted Love + Comedy + Sweet Romance + Characters Who Say What They Mean + Realistic [Wishing everyone can find the person they truly love in this ever-changing world] There’s no Old Wang next door to Du Jiao, but there is a Young Wang. Wang is handsome, dashing, and strong... but he got married young! Unfortunately, Du Jiao, gentle, virtuous, sweet, and beautiful, also married young. Wang Xinli thinks there must be something wrong with the feng shui in both their homes. Other 14.3kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves

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    These aren't exaggerated books; they're filled with a down-to-earth, everyday feel. I've read them again and again; some I've read five times already.

46. 296 霸 The CEO Falls for My Sister, and I Become the Leading Lady 霸总爱上我妹，从此我成了大女主 Shi Jingyun, Who Likes Playing With Melons喜欢打瓜的石靖云Modern Romance161k WordsOngoing [Both Leads Are Chaste, Straight-Talking Male Lead x Career-Driven, Money-Minded Female Lead] The domineering CEO falls in love with her cousin, and suddenly the money starts rolling in. Her greedy uncle, her timid aunt, and her cousin, pregnant out of wedlock, all depend on her. A considerate, muscular hunk with eight-pack abs is worth a look. The elite lawyer at the boutique firm next door is worth getting to know, too. An “accidental” pregnancy? Marriage or no marriage, either way is fine. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It features a domineering CEO, but the main focus is on a domineering female CEO. A realistic novel whose title doesn't do it justice—it's both realistic and fantastical, and hilariously funny. The author is ruthless; when they start criticizing, no one can escape their wit.

47. 297 寻 Running Toward the Exit 寻着出口奔跑 Devoted and True-Hearted痴志丹心Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted In life, everyone has to grow sharp horns and iron hooves, and put on armor. Even if you’re weak, you have to try to become stronger. There are too many things in this world that can hurt you. Even if you never learn to hurt others, you must learn to protect yourself, so you can protect the people you care about. No matter how many difficulties you face, don’t back down. Summon every last bit of fighting spirit and make sure those who have always wanted to see you fail never get the satisfaction 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing style is delicate and touching, depicting the workplace life of ordinary people.

48. 298 雪 When the Snow Falls, I Finally Meet You 雪落终遇你 Mu Xiaoqi暮筱七Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Military marriage, marriage first, love later In her first twenty-eight years, Lin Zhixia had only one relationship, and it ended in failure. As her parents urged her to get married day after day, she had no idea when she might finally tie the knot. Then she met Li Ci. Her father’s hospitalization crushed Lin Zhixia’s last hope, so she registered her marriage to Li Ci, whom she had met only a handful of times. She just made it in time for a late marriage, and it was a military marriage at that. 11kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
49. 299 我 I'll Wait for You in Gusu City 我在姑苏城里等你 Lu Jieyu陆杰雨Urban292k WordsOngoing After failing the college entrance exams, I left home alone and came to Suzhou, where I met two girls who would shape my whole life... One was as passionate as fire, the other as gentle as jade... At eighteen, I didn't understand what love was... A cigarette, a glass of wine, and so much sorrow in the city of Gusu... Note: This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, and it takes its time getting going. If you enjoy plot-driven stories, you can start at Chapter 39. Thank you! 2.1kReads—Score225Shelves

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    I'm promoting my own book. It doesn't feature a system-based rebirth; it's about an 18-year-old boy who is reborn. I hope someone will like it.

50. 300 雪 Snowfields and Seaside City: A Female Cadre from the Sanmen Has Her Springtime Too 雪域与海城：三门女干部也有春天 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance921k WordsCompleted Su Man was on top from the start, beginning her career as a deputy section chief, only to plummet to rock bottom at breakneck speed. Her new boss sent her to a grassroots office, where she got a harsh lesson in the art of human relationships. On her journey back from rock bottom, she had the ever-present strategist Luo Ziqing by her side, offering advice and teaching her how the official world operates. She also had Ji Zizhou, a highly skilled career mentor who protected her from the open and hi 15.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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