Any Stories Where They Marry First and Fall in Love Later, Starting with a Misunderstanding but Getting Super Sweet? 有没有先婚后爱，先有误会后来超甜的那种

1. 51 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 19.4kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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   This book is incredibly good! The male lead constantly slaps his own face, the female lead trains him, and the writing is hilarious. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and there's a baby later on.

2. 52 一 A Letter Eight Years Too Late 一封迟到八年的信 Junior Sister123师妹12337k WordsCompleted A Letter Eight Years Late 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A particularly good short story, about unrequited love and arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

3. 53 在 A Crash Landing on Her Heart 在她心上迫降 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Reformed Playboy + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Mutual First Love + Rekindled Romance] Proud, sharp-tongued heir × cool, resilient cultural relic restorer Four years of marriage showed Meng Yanqi how cold and heartless Shen Yu was, forcing her to face the truth: he had never loved her. She had thought she had found salvation, never realizing she had stepped into another abyss. His passionate declarations of love were nothing but an act put on for his own purposes. From beginning to end 3kReads8.7Score182Shelves
4. 54 民 So What If I Threw Up at the Marriage Bureau? I Want a Divorce, and I Want It Now 民政局孕吐又怎样，婚说离就要离 Bing Yan炳炎Modern Romance476k WordsCompleted [Both leads have only ever been with each other × One-on-one romance × Will shamelessly do anything to win his wife back × Their bodies swap for a short time] Everyone knows Xie Yuci has no feelings for his secretly married wife, including Cheng Sheng herself. She knows it perfectly well. When their two-year agreement expires, Xie Yuci doesn’t want to wait another moment. “Let’s get divorced at the civil affairs bureau tomorrow.” Cheng Sheng feels a sting in her heart, but doesn’t want to hold h 3kReads7.9Score175Shelves

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   An arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a broken relationship mended. The female lead harbors a secret crush on the male lead, who is unaware of his own feelings.

5. 55 自 Willingly Lying Low 自愿蛰伏 Chestnut Puree栗子泥Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted On the surface: [Scheming heir to a powerful Beijing family × beautiful, aloof college student] In reality: [Clingy puppy × seductive fox] Qi Yan is notorious among Beijing’s elite for being carefree and irreverent. His looks and family background are both top-tier. Raised on compliments, he’s charming but dangerous, and treats everyone with cool indifference. Yet he falls for the beautiful, emotionally distant Yin Jinhe. His careful efforts to get close to her finally pay off. After they marry, 3kReads8.7Score217Shelves

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   I can only say it's so good, it's so addictive! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] Everyone go watch it!

6. 56 逃 Enjoy Running Away? The Obsessive Crown Prince Chases You All Night 逃跑好玩吗？病娇太子爷连夜追逃 Fei Yao绯夭Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Ruthless, unhinged, possessive young master X a beautiful woman who seems cool and aloof but is gentle and resilient inside] [Top-tier wealthy family + reunion after years apart + one-on-one, mutually faithful couple + taking by force and coercive love] Si Yu, the young master of Beijing's elite circle, is proud and untamed, with a wild streak no one can rein in. His close friends all know he has a past that ended before it even began, a subject no one is allowed to bring up. People in their c 4.2kReads9.0Score384Shelves
7. 57 蓄 A Deliberate Seduction: The Mad Crown Prince Dotes on His Canary 蓄意诱引，疯批太子爷强宠金丝雀 Big Kuan Kuan大款款Modern Romance105k WordsOngoing [Taking What You Want + The Ex Who Begs for Her Back] [One Couple, Both Pure, Five-Year Age Gap] [Sharp-Tongued, Sweet-Tempered, Bad-Tempered, Sickly-Beautiful Mixed-Race Woman x Refined Scoundrel, Truly Unhinged Big Shot] Ming Sui'an has a Gu Huaili who wants to turn a sparrow into a phoenix. Other kept women get one luxury home after another. As Gu Huaili's kept woman, she gets one test paper after another. People say she climbed into her sugar daddy's bed, but Ming Sui'an had to earn her way —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 魂 Haunted by Longing and Desire 魂牵梦撩 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + sweet, flirtatious Beijing elite circle] Fair-skinned, gorgeous little troublemaker VS scheming, devoted, abstinent madman of a powerful man “She is my rose, and my princess.” The Ji family is the most famous of all the prominent families in Kyoto, with a fortune worth billions and wealth rivaling a nation’s. But one sudden upheaval nearly ruined the Ji family’s reputation. After lying low for ten years, Ji Yuchen returns to Kyoto. In no time, 19kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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   I absolutely love the male and female leads' characters. The plot is fast-paced, and both leads are very talkative, resolving misunderstandings immediately. I'm such a fan of female leads!

9. 59 离 This Is Insane! Where Are All My Rental Properties?! 离大谱！我那么多收租的楼呢！ Hugging the Baby Bottle抱紧奶瓶Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a book] [Marriage before love] [Both leads are devoted to each other] [Sweet romance] Yu Jingmo transmigrates into a book, becoming the stepmother of the second male lead in a coming-of-age school romance. Worse, she's a villainous cannon-fodder character who helps bring about his tragic ending. Yu Jingmo: ... Going from a landlady who owns an entire building to a character on a page is a little heartbreaking. System: Complete the plot missions, show your stepson the harsh rea 14.4kReads9.2Score579Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a sweet and doting story; the male lead is gentle and the female lead is decisive. Super sweet, with a warm family atmosphere and very positive values.

10. 60 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 36.5kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
11. 61 深 Tenderly Coaxed and Seduced 深情哄诱 Full-Mark Candy满分糖Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + the second male lead gets the girl + the ex regrets it and tries to win her back, but she never turns back + both leads are each other's only partner] [Shrewd business tycoon × sweet, energetic jewelry designer] - Shen Tingyue has loved Song Wenjing since childhood. She is the Song family's adopted daughter and his childhood sweetheart, promised to him in marriage long ago. Then, the day before they were supposed to register their marriage, 20.5kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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    The male lead's perspective is that he's been planning this for a long time, and the female lead's marriage of convenience blossoms into love, haha. The author's writing is also excellent, not at all like a typical light novel. The second male lead can't win her over, and both the male and female leads get married. I just finished reading it overnight, it's super good! [Shy][shy][shy]

12. 62 顾 Mr. Gu's Everyday Spoiling of His Wife 顾先生的宠妻日常 Iced Four-Fruit Soup四果汤加冰Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted Shi Qi grew up adored by everyone. For the first twenty years, she was the heiress of the Shi family; after that, she became the wife Gu Hanshen cherished in the palm of his hand. Shi Qi has been Gu Hanshen’s wife for five years, yet she still can’t forget her first love, the one she holds in her heart. Everyone knows Shi Qi doesn’t love Gu Hanshen. When she sees the disgusting mask her first love has been hiding behind, Shi Qi finally decides to treat the person by her side properly. But wait, 11.4kReads9.1Score888Shelves
13. 63 在 In the Height of August Summer 在八月盛夏 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love + reunion after years apart + both devoted to each other] Eight years after they last saw each other, Jiang Nanshan was seeing patients in a white coat, while He Beizheng brought another woman in for an appointment. The easy intimacy between them fell into Jiang Nanshan’s eyes. She looked away, suddenly remembering the night she and He Beizheng broke up. His voice had been controlled and calm, but his words carried heartbreak and resolve. He said, “Jiang Nanshan, think carefully. 23.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    The male and female leads are deeply in love with each other. After being separated for eight years, their misunderstandings are resolved, leading to a sweet and heartwarming ending.

14. 64 阴 The Brooding Villain Reads My Mind, Kisses Me, and Makes Me Faint 阴鸷反派读我心给我亲，把我撩晕 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Mind Reading + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Obsessive Love] After dying, Jiang Xi transmigrated into an old-fashioned, melodramatic CEO romance novel, becoming the loveless wife forced into marriage with Mo Shiyu, the gloomy villain. In the novel, she was portrayed as an aloof, elegant, and gracious young madam from a wealthy family. Every day, she did her best to keep up the act, just waiting for Mo Shiyu to ask for a divorce so she could walk away with a huge se 6.2kReads8.8Score632Shelves

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    Jiang hope longs for a divorce every day, but some people just don't want to let go. [Shy][shy][shy]

15. 65 爱 Love Flows Like a Gentle Stream 爱意如细水长流 The Kitty Who Hates Carrots不爱吃胡萝卜的喵叽Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted [Both are inexperienced + two top students + childhood sweethearts + from high school to college + sweet, heart-fluttering romance] [Beautiful, sweet-tempered classical dancer VS refined, free-spirited financial whiz] Ning Zhi has a childhood friend she grew up with. He’s tall, handsome, and fit, with plenty of money, a brilliant mind, and great people skills. Most importantly, he treats her wonderfully, pampering and indulging her in every way. Ning Zhi depends on him so much, and likes him mor 8.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    These two books are amazing!

16. 66 大 The Big Shot Is Three Years Old This Year 大佬今年三岁啦 Wei Su魏涑Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + everyone’s favorite + secret identity + sweet romance + face-slapping] After transmigrating, she becomes the domineering CEO’s pampered young wife... But what about the baby in her belly? What, the CEO’s the child’s scumbag father? No problem, she’ll take down his company and get him fired. That annoying woman is a fake sweetie? Easy. When it comes to acting pitiful, who could be more lovable than a little kid? Her awful relatives are bullying her mother again? They must be tire 201Reads8.7Score—Shelves
17. 67 依 Still Madly in Love with You 依旧热恋你 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted When it comes to Nie Wuyou, a top-tier star, the people of Hong Kong City have just one word for her: a pretty face. Some say Nie Wuyou has a sugar daddy. Others say Nie Wuyou is the sugar daddy. Rumors abound, but no one can dig up the truth. One day, a video of Hong Kong City's young master humbly begging to get back together with her went viral, leaving everyone stunned. Netizen 1: “Unbelievable! Nie Wuyou dumped Jiang Qinian!” Netizen 2: “After she dumped him, Jiang Qinian spent three years 3.6kReads8.9Score353Shelves
18. 68 爱 Love Like a Sea of Stars 爱意如星海 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance604k WordsCompleted [Clever, sharp-witted female executive × gentle, scheming company president] [One-on-one, love at first sight, falling deeper in love at their next meeting, happy ending] Shen Muqing only wanted to make money to pay for her mother's treatment and bring down her scumbag father. But somehow, she got involved with Ji Yancheng. Church doves don't kiss crows. She deliberately tried to keep her distance, until he cornered her against a wall and said, “I might be a more reliable choice than the men you 5kReads9.2Score583Shelves

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    So sweet! 🥰 [Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses][Flying kisses] So sweet it warms my heart! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

19. 69 爆 Breaking! The Cool, Distinguished Captain Is a Shameless Flirt in Private 爆！冰凉凉的矜贵机长私下撩翻了 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance364k WordsCompleted [Female aircraft maintenance engineer x commercial airline captain, marriage before love, both leads have no past relationships, short drama now streaming] When Lin Kongyu joined Huahang Airlines, no one knew she had already met and married Huahang captain Qin Siyan through a matchmaker. After they married, she accidentally overheard the free-spirited, aloof Captain Qin talking about their marriage: “Maybe we’ll get divorced tomorrow.” The very next day, she promptly put the divorce papers in 7.6kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    "Breaking News! The Cool and Arrogant Captain Has Fallen for You" is an urban romance novel by the author "You Are So Touching." The novel tells the story of Lin Kongyu, a female aircraft maintenance engineer, and Qin Siyan, a civil aviation captain. They marry through a blind date, and their married life is filled with both sweetness and challenges. Here are some highlights: **Arranged Marriage, Love Later:** Lin Kongyu and Qin Siyan's marriage initially stems from family arrangements, but as time passes, their feelings for each other gradually deepen, developing into a genuine love. **Double C Characters:** Both protagonists are elites in their respective fields. Lin Kongyu, as an aircraft maintenance engineer, and Qin Siyan, as a civil aviation captain, both excel professionally. **Emotional Entanglement:** The novel is not without emotional twists and turns. Qin Siyan, who gained fame after a near-miss in-flight incident, unexpectedly reveals his marital status during an interview, surprising Lin Kongyu and bringing new challenges to their relationship. Character Development: As the story unfolds, Lin Kongyu, influenced by Qin Siyan, begins to appreciate life more and is no longer solely focused on work. Qin Siyan, in turn, becomes more considerate and caring under Lin Kongyu's influence. Thrilling Plot: The novel is filled with thrilling and suspenseful moments, such as Qin Siyan's successful handling of an in-flight emergency and Lin Kongyu's professional performance in an emergency. Sweet Everyday Life: Besides the suspenseful plot, the novel is also filled with sweet moments between the two, such as Qin Siyan requesting to leave the flight early so Lin Kongyu wouldn't have to wait too long in the snow. This novel, with its unique character settings and emotional entanglements, has attracted a large readership. If you are interested in urban romance stories, this novel is definitely worth reading.

20. 70 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.4kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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    ① Arranged marriage, love blossoms later. The male lead is a doting husband, and the female lead is quirky and clever. "President, your wife wrecked the Wei family's place." Man: "Are you angry yet?" "No..." Man: "Get a few more people to help her. President, your wife got into a fight and beat someone up so badly they're hospitalized." "Are you satisfied now?" "No." The man continues working. "Continue." One day, the man learns she's been in another fight and is furious. "Gu Xiaonuan, do you need a beating?!" Xiaonuan: "Husband, you weren't like this before~" The man points to her big belly: "Were you pregnant before?!" Those three are definitely the best. They all start with misunderstandings for various reasons, but I absolutely love them later. Arranged marriage, love blossoms later, age gap, wealthy family.

21. 71 财 The Tycoon’s Little Heiress: Darling, I’ve Got You Wrapped Around My Finger 财阀小千金：老公，我吃定你了 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Does the sole heir to the richest man in the country really need a marriage alliance? And does she have to marry Mu Lele's sworn enemy?! Mu Lele can't bear to anger her grandfather to death, but she's more than willing to anger her husband to death! “Mr. President, your wife went to a bar on her wedding night.” Yan Xibo: “Cancel her card.” “Mr. President, your wife is planning to cheat on you.” Yan Xibo: “Break her legs.” “Mr. President, your wife is planning to divorce you.” The office fell sil 4.1kReads9.1Score311Shelves
22. 72 财 The Tycoon’s Little Wife: Uncle, You’ve Been Plotting to Spoil Me Every Day 财阀小娇妻：大叔，蓄谋已久日日哄 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing To repay the family’s debts, the Ji family sacrificed a younger generation’s marriage prospects and sent their youngest daughter to marry into the Jing family. Before the wedding, Jing Ye, renowned around the world, had three rules: no marriage, no children, and no women. Ji Mianmian had three cravings: handsome men, gourmet food, and handsome men’s gourmet food, preferably enjoyed with handsome men. After the wedding, Jing Ye’s days followed three steps: cooking in the morning, childcare at noo 29kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
23. 73 既 When I First Saw Chunyi 既见椿意 Flower Flower Flower Flower Isn't a Flower花花花花不是花Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, scheming CEO × down-on-her-luck heiress with a surprising side × marriage first, love later × love growing over time × one-on-one, both devoted to each other × mild coercive romance × intense push and pull × groveling to win his wife back] Shang Jiming is rumored to be a jinx who brings death to his closest relatives. Behind a gentle, jade-like facade, he toys with everyone’s fate. He needs a well-behaved woman for a political marriage, but on the day they register their marriage, he 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is perfect!! It's the kind of story where two people gradually grow closer and develop feelings for each other over time! Initially, they weren't very familiar with each other and there was some distance between them, but that was resolved later—it's incredibly sweet! The moment the male lead realized his feelings, he immediately confessed with a passionate kiss; he's so good at winning over the female lead!!

24. 74 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score155Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; in the very first chapter, he gets married but is kicked out of bed by his wife.

25. 75 被 Dumped on the Spot, the Tycoon's Heir Kneels and Begs Me to Marry Him 被甩当天，豪门继承者跪求我领证 Pine and Ink青松墨Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Marriage before love + revenge + sweet romance + doting, fatherly hero who plays the fool while hiding his true strength + both leads are each other’s first + happy ending Also known as: "The Day I Was Dumped, a Wealthy Heir Begged Me to Marry Him" Zhang Yunzhi was dumped. Huo Zhenkai, son of the richest man in the imperial capital, knelt down and proposed to her. Neither of them had pure motives, and both concealed their true identities. With outsiders deliberately stirring up trouble, the newl 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author recommends this book. It follows a similar formula to *Dark Glory*, with both the male and female leads being strong. I personally think it's very enjoyable. If you could help me review the first three chapters and point out any issues, I would greatly appreciate your valuable advice. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Wishing you a prosperous New Year! Also known as *The Day I Was Dumped, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Begged Me to Get a Marriage Certificate*. This was revised after a few months of hiatus during the verification period; I didn't understand the rules.

26. 76 夺 Heart-Stealing Contract: Mr. Lu, Go Easy on Me 夺心契约：陆先生轻点宠 Brilliant Beneath the Moon月下灼灼Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted [Complete] [No angst in the whole book. It’s super sweet.] The day the Tong family went bankrupt, Tong Yan, Jiangcheng’s most sought-after socialite, became a target for everyone to trample on. Who could have guessed that Miss Tong would turn around and marry Lu Tingxiao, a living corpse who had been lying in bed for six months without ever opening his eyes? Well, now she was the punchline of every joke. Just as everyone waited for the ridiculous drama of Young Master Lu’s wife getting lonely an 3.2kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    In "On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Suddenly Kissed Me," Su Sa, a seemingly weak woman, faces betrayal from her family and prejudice from society, but unexpectedly awakens her comatose husband, uncovering a shocking secret hidden behind the scenes. This is a story about love, identity, and power, full of twists and turns and surprises.

27. 77 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves
28. 78 不 I Only Asked for a Divorce, So Why Am I Locked in the Black Room? 不就提个离婚，怎么就进小黑屋了 Jin Kui金葵Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + married first, fall in love later + mildly coercive romance + every fictional character awakens] You are the male lead’s wicked ex-wife. When he falls on hard times, you threaten and tempt him into marrying you, then lock him in a dog cage after the wedding, beating and humiliating him. You break the pride in his bones and trample his dignity into the mud. The day he returns to his family and takes power is also the day you die. When Nie Sang arrives, the story 982Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    The male lead initially tries to deny it, but once he realizes his wife really wants to dump him, he starts to break down – he's quite cunning. Sisters who are currently looking for something to read should definitely check this out, it's really good.

29. 79 重 Reborn to Raise Children: The Princess Consort of Prince Heng Grows Stronger 重生养娃，衡王妃她变强了 Yan Qianxi宴千惜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Raising a child + father and son constantly bickering + reborn with plenty to say + winning back his wife at any cost] In her previous life, Meng Yunshang loved someone else, but was forced into marriage with Lu Chenxiao and brought to the Prince Heng's estate. She resented him for five years. Five years later, when she learned that the man she loved had died in battle, she set herself on fire. Amid the raging flames just before her death, she saw the son she had always neglected. He had brok 6kReads8.7Score646Shelves

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    Reborn as a marriage of convenience

30. 80 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.6kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves

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    These are the people I love so much. At first, I thought I would never like anyone. Then I met my wife, and the more I looked at her, the more I loved her.

31. 81 先 Marriage Before Love: The Dominant Lu Turns into a Clingy Sweetheart in Seconds 先婚后爱：霸道陆总秒变粘人精 Green Manman青之曼曼Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind Marriage + Sweet Romance + Contract Marriage + Devoted Couple + Love Grows Over Time + Wealthy CEO] Under pressure from her adoptive mother, Xia Yue reluctantly went on a blind date, only to find that the man was a bald, nouveau riche middle-aged uncle. What infuriated her even more was that her adoptive mother had secretly accepted the bride price! Determined to escape it all for good, she married a stranger on a whim. They signed an agreement to part on good terms after six months, 4.2kReads9.1Score320Shelves
32. 82 和 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 A Jasmine-Scented Tea一个茉莉香片Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 10.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
33. 83 婚 Sweet Flirting After Marriage! The Beijing Tycoon Has Been Plotting This for Ages 婚后甜撩！京圈大佬蓄谋已久 A Sweet Orange一颗甜橙Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted (The score is low because it just started. It’s super sweet and complete.) Male lead takes the top spot + secret crush comes true + mutually devoted sweet romance + long-planned love + they communicate openly + marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + flirty sweetness + prominent family [Fake gentleman | sometimes acts all coy and calculating | loves doing mental arithmetic | capital’s powerful elite vs sweet yet sassy | loves boldly, hates boldly | Jiangnan beauty | little princess] Nan 6.4kReads8.4Score487Shelves
34. 84 他 He Keeps Flirting and Playing Hard to Get! The Rebellious Tycoon Spoils Her Until She Gets Pregnant 他又撩又茶！被桀骜大佬宠到怀孕 Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mutual Firsts + Secret Love Turns to Love + Redemption] [The Whole Family Gets Their Comeuppance, and She Won't Forgive Them] In the third week after agreeing to date Gu Chengfeng, Yu Zhiwan heard him say: “The Yu family’s real daughter they found isn’t even loved by them. I’m just playing around with her.” “Remember the first day Yu Zhiwan came back to the Yu family? She’s allergic to pineapple, and her two biological brothers delibe 24.7kReads9.3Score3kShelves
35. 85 至 Beloved and Spoiled 至爱偏宠 Xia Qibao夏柒宝Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted “Easygoing heiress × gentle, refined second young master. Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, you won’t regret picking this up!” Wen Ruoshu never expected that the reason she’d return to the capital one day would be an arranged marriage! But it was only an arranged marriage, and she could accept that. As for whom she married, she didn’t particularly care. After all, as far as she was concerned, anything that didn’t threaten her life was a minor matter. They had agreed on a 4.9kReads8.9Score499Shelves
36. 86 先 Love After Marriage: Mr. Shen Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 先婚后爱，沈总蓄谋已久 Qingxia Yiyi清夏一一Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted Su Yixiao thought she and Shen Siyan were entering a simple arranged marriage, with nothing between them but a relationship on paper. But after the wedding, he doted on her in every possible way... Su Yixiao wondered to herself: Doesn’t he already have someone he loves? Only after the truth came out did Su Yixiao realize that the woman he had always loved was her all along. Their supposed arranged marriage and marriage in name only had actually been Shen Siyan’s carefully planned scheme all alon 681Reads7.4Score—Shelves
37. 87 温 Warm Water Stews Green Pears 温水炖青梨 A Piece of Strawberry Milk Candy一块草莓奶糖Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Six-year age gap] [Sweet romance] [Scheming, protective daddy type × soft-hearted sweetheart] [Both are inexperienced] Everyone knows Shen Yanmo became the world's richest man at a young age through his own abilities. He's ruthless, says little, and is formidable in business. He keeps women at a distance, but ever since childhood he's had a little childhood friend following him around like a tail. For all his hard-heartedness and distance from women, he cherishes her like his own life. Tong Li 6.5kReads9.0Score586Shelves
38. 88 爱 Falling for the Villainous Big Shot, the Heiress Chases Love Against the Odds 爱上反派大佬，大小姐逆风追爱 Xin Ya辛吖Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Powerful boss & traditional Chinese family, daughter of a scholarly family] Nan Xinyu came to Fengsi University in Country A as an exchange student in its art department, studying for a year. With only a month left before she could return to her homeland, an unexpected disaster struck. Nan Xinyu was caught up in a kidnapping, and although she thought she might never make it home alive, she was lucky enough to be rescued. What’s more, she fell hopelessly in love with her savior: the he 9kReads9.3Score806Shelves

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39. 89 我 Our Sweet Little Days 我们的清甜小时光 Vast浩瀚Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Childhood friends · growing-up romance · campus love. One encounter in youth becomes every morning and evening, year after year, and a lifetime spent together!] At someone’s request, Chief Zhou brings the daughter of an old friend from the countryside to live in the military compound, where she is raised alongside his own son, Zhou Zheng, a little menace. The girl is gentle and timid, with a soft, pliable nature. Every day, Chief Zhou worries that his son will bully her. That is, until one day 2.2kReads9.4Score437Shelves
40. 90 亲 Just One Kiss, and I'll Do Whatever You Say 亲一下，都听你的 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Foster-family romance + reborn + both leads sexually inexperienced + secret crush + sweet romance + mutual healing, happy ending + yandere] A deranged, arrogant young master vs. his little fairy Reborn, Lin Yuxiao chooses once again to live with the Lu family. All she wants is to get closer to the boy who cried his eyes out at her grave, Chen Yubai. She only realized how much he loved her when she died in her previous life. This time, she plans to take the initiative. But… 1. The unruly, cocky 1.2kReads8.7Score164Shelves
41. 91 过 Far Too Clingy 过分缠绵 Nine of Them玖之Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short dramas “Charming Oriole” and “Riding the Spring Tide” are now streaming. [Bold, bewitching flirtatious vixen VS cool, refined young heir to a wealthy family] Xia Jin is the least welcome member of the Xia family. She is an illegitimate daughter, but not the child of a mistress. Mrs. Xia sees her as a thorn in her side, while her half-sister, Xia An'an, treats her like a family dog, beating, scolding, and riding her whenever she pleases... They wish they could grind her into the mud, bu 7.5kReads9.1Score923Shelves
42. 92 闪 After Their Flash Marriage, the Arrogant CEO Sheng Humbly Begs for Her Affection 闪婚后，傲娇盛总卑微求宠 Ignorant and Fearless无知无畏Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A refined, abstinent, cold-faced CEO turns into a domineering wife-spoiler after marriage. Sheng Qing, head of the Sheng family, was twenty-eight and had never touched a woman. To avoid being pressured into marriage, he fled abroad. On his one trip back to China, a twist of fate led him to lose his virginity to the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, who had only just been brought back from the countryside. After a night of passion, he was hooked and vowed to keep her by his side, indulging h 12.9kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love

43. 93 暗 Secretly Enchanted 暗里入迷 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted A cool, aloof ballet dancer vs. a scheming wheelchair-bound tycoon Marriage first, love later // He’s been plotting this for a long time The first time Xie Qingqiao met Wen Zhihuai was on a blind date. The man’s expression was cool and distant. A signet ring on his long, sharply defined fingers caught her eye. Beneath his black coat, a metal prosthetic leg was visible. His skin was so pale it hardly seemed human, and his handsome face bore a pair of pitch-black eyes that gazed at her without a 3.3kReads9.1Score394Shelves

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    I found this novel when I was bored, and it was so good and addictive that I finished it in a day. Highly recommend it!!!

44. 94 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.1kReads8.2Score863Shelves
45. 95 今 A Night of Passion 今夜旖旎 Returning South南归Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted Radiant, spirited heiress × scheming, cold-blooded heir / mutually faithful / sweet romance When Jin Zhao spotted Pei Yanjing at the Qingshan Pavilion Club, she fell for his looks at first sight and went to great lengths to win him over. The man was hard to crack, though. No matter how she flirted, he remained unmoved, keeping her at arm’s length. At first, he wouldn’t even give her a kiss. She always had to make the first move, and he would say, “Just because you want me to kiss you, that means 5kReads9.2Score582Shelves
46. 96 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.3kReads9.1Score550Shelves

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    You absolutely cannot be without this book

47. 97 娘 The Empress Is So Charming, His Majesty Is Reborn to Bend Over Backward for Her 娘娘多娇，陛下重生为其弯眉折腰 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted He abused her, hurt her, and kept her imprisoned. When she had lost all hope, she resolved to take revenge on him... Didn’t he want her heart? Then she would give it to him! That day, she stood amid a sea of flames, beautiful and tragic, utterly resolute... “Your Majesty, these are all things you taught me. When facing someone vastly stronger than you, the best way to lie low is to disguise yourself and act obedient. To defeat someone, first attack their heart. The greatest revenge on an enemy i 4.7kReads8.8Score283Shelves

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    After Chu Chu jumped to her death and set herself on fire, His Majesty was reborn and returned to the past, making up for everything he owed her in his previous life.

48. 98 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.7kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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    This marriage of convenience that blossomed into love wasn't exactly a misunderstanding, but their marriage is incredibly sweet!

49. 99 商 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine! But Mr. Zhou Is a Hopeless Romantic 商业联姻没错！可周先生是恋爱脑 Volcano-Roasted Chestnuts火山烤栗子Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + marriage before love + heiress of a prominent family x Hong Kong tycoon] Shen Tanzhao is a brilliant actress, graceful and alluring, with a dazzling, exceptional beauty. She's an undisputed beauty and rising star in the entertainment industry. Her resources are so impressive that people can't help wondering who her powerful backer is, but two years go by without anyone finding out. - One day, Shen Tanzhao is suddenly caught up in dating rumors with a top-tier star she's wo 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms after marriage, each character has their own distinct traits. A must-watch when you're looking for something to watch. Highly recommend the first book; the female lead has her own alias. Highly recommended!!! [Smirk]

50. 100 豪 The Wealthy Heiress's First Bride: Young Master Quan, Indulge Yourself! 豪门第一花嫁：权少，放肆宠！ Mu Wandi木晚笛Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Top-tier wealthy family + married first, love later] [Gorgeous, pampered troublemaker heiress x aloof, untamed billionaire tycoon] Yun Hua is a wealthy heiress known throughout the capital. Trained by a prestigious Kunqu opera family, she is adored by everyone. Even her boyfriend, Jiang Shaoyan, is hailed as the capital's most eligible young gentleman. Yet her perfect life is marked by a glaring stain when she turns 22. Her boyfriend cheats on her in public, while intimate photos of her with an 3.2kReads9.1Score335Shelves

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