He Hurts His Wife and Enjoys It for a While, Then Tries in Vain to Win Her Back; Broken Hearts Reunited 虐妻一时爽 追妻火葬场 破镜重圆

1. 551 男 The Wild and Irresistible College Guy Who Spoils His Big Sister Every Day 男大学生又野又欲，每天狂宠姐姐 Lu Egg Tart鲁蛋挞Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted Sweet, doting older-woman/younger-man romance + both leads’ first love + no angst + nonstop sparks + seductive and steamy Independent, cool-headed, stunning career woman VS needy, seductive heir to a wealthy family Drunk and barely conscious, Shen Ai collapsed against a college student five years younger than her. Afterward, the clear-headed and independent Shen Ai didn’t take the young man seriously at all. It was just a consensual fling between two adults, nothing more. She never expected t 6.6kReads—Score236Shelves
2. 552 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 132.6kReads9.4Score278.7kShelves

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   🍶🍶 This straightforward yet secretly delightful guy is just too hot! The crazy, powerful male lead is aloof and sarcastic to outsiders, but transforms into a clingy, devoted dog when it comes to the female lead. The contrast between his loyal and stoic persona is amazing! The subtle sweetness is so intense it's almost sickening; you'll be completely hooked after watching!

3. 553 错 The Stars I Held by Mistake 错揽星辰 Pine Breeze on the Hillside半山松吹Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Secret identities + max-level expert + rushed marriage to the wrong person + marriage before love] A top expert with countless secret identities hides her background and marries a poor young man. But on the eve of their wedding, her fiancé turns out to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family. He calls off the wedding and proceeds to bully and humiliate her. “You low-class country girl aren't worthy of me anymore!” “Just looking at you disgusts me. Get lost!” Jian Wu becomes a laughingstock acr 5.6kReads8.9Score779Shelves
4. 554 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves

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   A high-quality book, highly recommended, this is an incredibly popular one with a 9.6 Rating and 1.31 Million online reads. Once you start reading, you'll be completely hooked and won't be able to stop. It's amazing, the content is incredibly captivating, truly exceptional!

5. 555 姐 Be Good, Big Sister, Give Me Your Waist 姐姐乖腰给我 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Print edition signed; publication forthcoming] [Modern romance + wealthy CEO + younger man + sweet romance + entertainment industry + celebrity + powerful figure + unhinged + scheming + roguishly handsome + devoted couple + happy ending] [Reckless, lustful, unhinged younger wolf-dog VS gorgeous, confident beauty with a soft waist and wild-rose charm] While on vacation, Cen Ruan slept with a younger male model. She spent all ten days of the trip in bed with him, but i 113.6kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves
6. 556 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Gu's Sweet, Adored Wife 先婚后爱：顾先生的甜宠娇妻 Wang Mu Mu Zi王木木子Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted Ye Chenxi caught her boyfriend in bed with her half-sister that very day. The scumbag even had the nerve to say, “I only made the same mistake every man makes.” She went to a bar for a drink, only to attract the attention of a few hooligans. Just then, she ran into Gu Shaoting and begged him to save her. “Mr. Gu, I’d like to make a deal with you.” “I want you to marry me.” After they married, one day she glared at the man beside her, holding her aching waist. Wasn’t he supposed to have no intere 6.8kReads9.4Score495Shelves

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   I'm giving you my most treasured book, sister. I really love these three books, but the third one will be a little bit angsty. Don't worry, it has a happy ending.

7. 557 揉 Sundered Spring Tides 揉碎春潮 Jian Bing Guozi煎bing果子Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Forced love x campus romance x obsessive love x younger man] Xie Jinghe was born into the elite Xie family. Handsome in every way, with silver hair and a wild, untamable nature. Shen Shuangli had the face of a cool, ethereal beauty and a quiet, reserved personality. No one knew that two people who seemed to have nothing in common had once been lovers in secret. That relationship ended in failure, with Xie Jinghe as the one who got dumped. When they meet again, Xie Jinghe rescues Shen Shuangli a 62.3kReads8.8Score7.3kShelves
8. 558 重 Reborn and Keeping My Distance! The Possessive Crown Prince Is Obsessed with Me Again 重生远离！禁欲太子爷又疯批来缠 Eighty Degrees八十度Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [Reborn after a misunderstanding, a powerful man brought low to the point of humiliation, an out-of-control, obsessive and possessive forced love, extreme push and pull, the male lead regains memories of his previous life much later] Lin Qiuzhi thought her unhappy life had been saved by marriage. Her husband was the crown prince of the capital's most powerful family, a refined, aloof heartthrob who kept his distance from everyone. With her, however, his love was intensely passionate, making it s 2.7kReads6.8Score108Shelves

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   A misunderstanding leads to the female protagonist's death and rebirth. In this life, she chooses not to know him. At his blind date, she turns around and joins a military compound at her university. But fate's wheel keeps turning him around. He forces his love on her, because she's from the military compound. He tries to seduce her, but she prefers looking at male models on her phone. When he pitifully begs for love, she doesn't soften. The male protagonist is puzzled: why can she refuse him when he loves her so humbly?

9. 559 大 Uncle, Your Clingy Little Sweetheart Is Jealous. Hurry and Comfort Her 大叔，你的娇气包吃醋了，快哄 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted [Completed] Both leads must be pure, absolutely pure! Nine-year age gap When they meet again, Xiang Wan is eighteen, lively and beautiful. Ye Mianzhi is twenty-seven, steady and wise. Later, after Xiang Wan’s confession is rejected, she resolves to draw a clear line between them. Gone is their old intimacy. All that remains is a distant, “Uncle Mianzhi.” Ye Mianzhi fixes her with a profound gaze and says nothing. You ungrateful little thing. You flirted with me and then ran off. Before Xiang Wan 5.9kReads9.3Score652Shelves
10. 560 厉 President Li, Your Secret Crush Just Ran Off with the Money 厉总，你暗恋的小可爱携款潜逃了 Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms十里桃夭Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet and angsty + possessive doting + the ex-husband's long road to winning her back: every day he gets jealous and throws a fit!] Forced into a marriage in her place, she was nearly killed by him for the sake of another woman! It wasn't until she disappeared that he completely lost his mind! Five years later, she returned to the country in style with two adorable children. At a corner of a banquet hall, their eyes met. She turned away coldly, and he, distraught, backed her against the wall an 472Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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    Forced into a marriage in his place, he nearly lost his life for another woman. He went completely mad when she disappeared! Five years later, she returned to the country in a high-profile manner with her two adorable children.

11. 561 老 You’re Not Getting Away, Wife! Mr. Gu Begs for a Hug 老婆休想逃，顾总卑微求抱抱 A Fuyu Wine一芙酒Two Male Leads477k WordsCompleted [BL + Reunited After a Breakup + Mutual Devotion + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending] (The rating just came in, don’t run away~) First love is always passionate. At nineteen, Jiang Nanan had just started college when he met the twenty-one-year-old Gu Shijing, and immediately pursued him with all his might. On his twentieth birthday, Jiang Nanan told Gu Shijing what he wished for: he wanted Gu Shijing to be his boyfriend. But just when Gu Shijing was most deeply in love with him, Jiang Nanan abandone 12kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The more agonizing the beginning, the sweeter the ending.

12. 562 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 4.9kReads—Score215Shelves

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    Abusing your wife might feel good for a while, but winning her back is a nightmare. The male lead is threatening to send her razor blades; he's a scumbag, cruel, and incredibly jealous. He's been burning for three years, his ashes reduced to ashes. The female lead is incredibly strong; she relentlessly torments the male lead until nothing is left. It's incredibly satisfying! Stay tuned—the more tormented she is at the beginning, the more satisfying the ending will be. Don't worry, it's a non-traditional reconciliation story!

13. 563 第 First Marriage, Cherished Love: Mrs. Fu Is as Beautiful as a Flower 第一婚宠：傅太太她貌美如花 Xia Mier夏弥尔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Fu Sinye loved one woman with all his heart, but four years ago, she cruelly left him. Now Xia Wan has returned with a child, and he swears he'll make her suffer and regret it. But then “Wanwan, as long as you'll stay by my side, I'll give you anything. You can even take my life.” Fu Sinye pleaded desperately. At last, Xia Wan stayed by Fu Sinye's side, just as he wanted. From then on, Fu Sinye cherished his wife more than his own life, and stories of President Fu doting on his wife spread throu 751Reads8.8Score124Shelves
14. 564 替 The Runaway Stand-In Was Caught, and the Mad Emperor Coaxes Her Every Night 替身逃跑被抓回，疯批帝王夜夜哄 Yun Chuchuchu云初初初Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [The score is low because ratings have just opened. It will rise later.] [Both leads are faithful + clear-headed transmigrated heroine + sharp-tongued, scheming, lovesick hero + the hero grovels for love + a man in power bows his head for love] [Heroine's point of view]: When do I finally believe in an emperor's love? When I stabbed him, ran away twice, and was caught in the act the last time, just as I was preparing to marry someone else. When I thought I was done for, but he forgave me after s 4.1kReads9.2Score416Shelves

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    I enjoy books where the logic is sound and every point is supported by evidence; they're even a little bit angsty but comforting.

15. 565 骗 I Fooled My Archrival for Three Years! He Went Mad After Recovering His Memories 骗死对头三年！他恢复记忆后疯了 The Little Colt Who Loves Chocolate喜欢巧克力的小马驹37k WordsCompleted He tricked his sworn enemy for three years! After regaining his memories, he went mad 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead lied to the male lead when he had amnesia. After regaining his memory, he thought he could manipulate her, so he acted up and down in all sorts of ways. They clearly liked each other, but he almost ruined their relationship by acting like this. [Facepalm]

16. 566 惊 Unbelievable! My Mother Is the Pregnant Runaway Heroine! 惊呆！我亲妈竟是带球跑女配！ SixSix Cutie六六小可爱Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted Yue Su fell for a man at first sight in college and took him home. He had amnesia, a wild physique, and a handsome face. Later, the amnesiac man became her boyfriend. Yue Su fell deeply in love with him, but then he regained his memory and became the heir to the Fu family, one of the capital's most powerful clans. He remembered everyone except her. On a snowy night, Yue Su stood downstairs all night just to see him, but the person who showed up was his fiancée. Heartbroken and struggling in her 7.4kReads8.1Score723Shelves
17. 567 嘘 Shh, Don't Talk, Kiss Me 嘘，别说话，吻我 Lotus Blooms in May五月生莲Modern Romance707k WordsCompleted On her wedding night, Ruan Ruan was wiping down her husband, who was in a vegetative state, when suddenly “Help me take off my clothes.” The man’s husky voice broke the silence. “Honey, you just woke up. You shouldn’t do anything strenuous…” “My right hand is injured. Help me take a bath.” “…” From then on, Ruan Ruan became his live-in caretaker: bathing him, scrubbing his back, dressing him, and drying his hair. The night she cured his injuries with acupuncture, the man pinned her down and dem 1.1kReads7.9Score104Shelves

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    🔥On their wedding night, Ruan Ruan was wiping her comatose husband's body when he suddenly said, "Help me take off my clothes!" From then on, her "enslavement" began—bathing, scrubbing his back, dressing him, drying his hair—she did it all! 😱 💔She cured his arm with acupuncture, but he ended up "bullying" her even more! After marriage, a scheming younger sister and a vicious stepmother took turns attacking, but her husband's sharp tongue left them questioning their existence! 🤣 💌Ruan Ruan: "Honey, your arm is better now, can I leave?" 👀Want to know how her husband will respond? Come and find out! 👉#SweetRomance #ArrangedMarriage #FaceSlappingRevelation

18. 568 盛 President Sheng, Your Queue Number for Winning Her Back Has Run Out 盛总，您的追妻火葬场限号了 Sui Mingyu岁明屿Modern Romance144k WordsOngoing [Sharp-tongued, scheming ex-husband] VS [Reborn, career-driven heroine] |The chase for his wife|Love rivals|Mending a broken relationship|Happy ending| “Let’s get divorced. You’re the biggest burden I’ve had to drag along on my way to the top.” Six years of love had ultimately become nothing more than a stepping stone in his power games... A year later, She returned triumphant with a top-tier star by her side. Everyone in the industry knew she was a force to be reckoned with, but cold and heartl 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book, "The Hurricane of Chasing Back the Wife," tells the story of a male protagonist who, after being forced into a divorce, regrets his decision to pursue his wife only to find himself in a long queue—a truly chaotic situation.

19. 569 白 When His White Moonlight Returned, She Signed the Divorce Papers and Disappeared 白月光归来，她签下离婚协议消失 Chubby Moon胖月半儿Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (Devoted couple, completed!) Cute baby + CEO + The Ex's Desperate Pursuit + The Dream Girl Gets Her Comeuppance + Adorable Daily Battles Between the Baby and the Trash Dad Tong Hua pursued Luo Nanye for four years, but an accident and a misunderstanding left Luo Nanye with no choice but to marry her. They've been married for three years, but she still can't win his love. Worse, she's blamed for her father-in-law's death and despised by her mother-in-law. Tong Hua can endure all of that, but afte 15.6kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    🍀He's her best friend's uncle, their professor, a strict teacher who keeps a tight rein on her. If she skips class, he punishes her with a 10,000-word self-criticism; if she dyes her hair, he makes her dye it back. But he's also kind to her. When her grades are terrible, he prepares lessons and tutors her. When her family isn't around, he tells her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." She falls for him and confesses her feelings, only to be told they're not right for each other. So she decides to let go and moves abroad. Little does she know, on the day she leaves, he frantically searches for her…

20. 570 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    🌿Jiang Chenglin and Fu Ruan: a cold-blooded tycoon with a ton of rumored girlfriends, and a ruthless heiress with countless admirers. Their marriage is based on mutual benefit, and both undergo a qualitative transformation! From being on the verge of conflict, ready to explode at the slightest provocation, to being stubborn yet soft-hearted, and ultimately, a truly endearing pairing!

21. 571 复 After Taking Revenge, Mr. Mo Lost His Childhood Sweetheart 复仇后，墨总弄丢了他的小青梅 Qiao Muyu乔暮雨Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, a family moved in next door to the richest household in City A. From then on, the Shen family’s eldest daughter had a new best friend and devoted protector. Sixteen years later, a love story was making the rounds in City A: Mo Nanfeng and Shen Zhiyi had been close since childhood. Handsome and talented, beautiful and accomplished, and from equally prestigious families, they were the golden couple everyone in the city rooted for. Until Mo Nanfeng left Shen Zhiyi’s family in rui 1.3kReads5.4Score—Shelves

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    A classic case of "mistreating the wife for a moment is fun, but chasing her back is a nightmare." At first, the female lead wanted nothing more than to kill the male lead, but by the end, she felt sorry for him. They ended up together, which I personally really liked.

22. 572 三 The Three Adorable Babies Have the Tycoons Fighting to Be Their Dad 三个小奶包太萌，大佬争着当爹 New Star at Sunset日落新星Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Adorable kids - pregnancy and flight - face-slapping - satisfying read - devoted couple - doting husband - everyone’s favorite - wealthy CEO - modern romance After Qiao You was framed, she unexpectedly encountered Han Yishen that night, and he saved her. Because of her own circumstances, the two of them ended up together in a truly absurd way. For that very reason, Han Yishen hated her and believed she was an ungrateful woman. What was even more surprising was that she became pregnant with his c 194Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    These are all super good books about the "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" trope.

23. 573 总 Mr. CEO, Four Adorable Kids Say They’re Yours 总裁，有四个萌娃说是您家崽儿 Beauty Like a Song美人如歌Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Modern mythology + romance + cute kids + sweet pampering + wild imagination + domineering CEO In their previous lives, she and he were a divine couple. After she broke the laws of Heaven, she was demoted to a mortal and reincarnated. For her sake, he was willing to become mortal too. They met again in this life, went on a blind date and got their marriage certificate the very same day, then entered a two-year marriage contract. After they divorced, she discovered she was pregnant with her ex-hus 132Reads7.1Score—Shelves
24. 574 爷 Sir, Your Son Hacked Your Account and Took 20 Billion 爷，你儿子黑你账户拿了你两百亿 Beauty Like a Song美人如歌Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Adorable kids + raising children + modern romance + everyone’s darling + wealthy CEO Before Shen Nian’s adoptive mother died, she entrusted her to Fu Shenyuan’s mother. Two years later, Fu’s mother spoke to Shen Nian and asked her to marry him. Shen Nian quickly agreed, because she had already fallen deeply in love with him over those two years. What she didn’t know was that he wasn’t marrying her out of love. He had always had someone else in his heart, his one true love. He only married her be 12.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
25. 575 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    The male lead in "The Empress Doesn't Fall in Love, the Tyrant Goes Mad" experiences a dramatic pursuit of his wife in the later stages of the story. The two are practically an award-winning actor and actress. One second the male lead is gazing at the female lead with affection, and the next he's personally feeding her a contraceptive soup. The female lead is gentle and virtuous, but she actually knows everything in her heart.

26. 576 为 Revenge for Their Mom: Four Little Ones Turn Their Scumbag Dad’s Family Upside Down 为妈报仇，四个幼崽炸翻渣爹全家 New Star at Sunset日落新星Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Adorable child + modern romance + overbearing CEO + sweet, family-doting romance Years ago, he had an accident and nearly became a vegetable. When Old Master Ji had his fortune told, he learned that his grandson needed someone whose fate could counter his own to stay healthy. And so she became his wife. After three years of living alone, she thought that taking such good care of him would eventually warm his heart. But who could have known that his first love would return three years later? In t 10.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
27. 577 无 Nowhere to Run: After Her Release from Prison, Master Sheng Refuses to Divorce Her 无路可逃：出狱后盛爷死活不离婚 Lanxi's Big Boss兰溪的霸霸Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later / possessive pursuit / the regretful chase / tragic romance.] Jiang Hua is forced into a deal with Sheng Wuwang: she will serve four years in prison in place of his first love, and in return, Sheng Wuwang will make her Mrs. Sheng, just as she has always wanted. Jiang Hua once stubbornly believed that even if she couldn’t have Sheng Wuwang’s heart, having him would be enough. But four years later, when she walks out of prison, she resolutely decides to let go. Jiang Hu 2kReads8.9Score149Shelves

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    Jiang Hua once stubbornly believed that even if she couldn't win Sheng Wuwang's heart, having him as a person would be good enough. So she agreed to serve four years in prison for his beloved, promising her the position of Mrs. Sheng upon her release. However, the long and unrestrained bullying, humiliation, and abuse in prison, his ruthless humiliation, torture, and control, transformed the bright and beautiful Miss Jiang into a skinny, hoarse girl. Jiang Hua grew fearful, repeatedly failing to escape and being recaptured. Heartbroken, she tragically perished in a fire. Later, the fog cleared and the truth emerged. The arrogant Sheng Wuwang lowered his head, kneeling before her, cutting off a finger, enduring the rain, and spitting blood, just to see her one more time...

28. 578 听 I Heard You Once Loved Me More Than Life 听说，你曾爱我如命 Wen Liu温流Modern Romance60k WordsCompleted Xie Jingchuan said, “My only wish is for you to disappear from my sight forever.” After five loveless years of marriage, Song Youran had become the person her husband hated most. Later, she really did disappear. Everyone said Mrs. Xie had brought it upon herself and deserved to die with no one to claim her body. But as one old secret after another came to light, he discovered... In the best years of her life, she had once given him the purest love. She had also risked her life for him amid the r 2.6kReads6.6Score153Shelves

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    These are all novels featuring a "wife-chasing" trope, where the protagonist is heartbroken in the beginning but reunited later in a happy ending. They're all guaranteed to be good reads.

29. 579 咬 Biting the Sweet Pear 咬清梨 A Huihui一颗慧慧Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted (Print edition now available) [Romantic tension + bittersweet angst + unrequited love + healing] Shen Qingli’s greatest regret was probably sleeping with the man she had secretly loved for eight years, then asking him to pay her. After that, Gu Heng couldn’t get enough of her. They spent the nights tangled together, then acted like strangers by day. When she found out Gu Heng was getting married to form a family alliance, she drew a line between them. She thought they could part on good terms, b 30.1kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves

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    In the beginning, the male lead is unaware that the female lead has a crush on him, but later he falls madly in love with her. It's a story of heartbreak at first, followed by sweetness later.

30. 580 折 Humiliation 折辱 Jiang Moniao Yubai江墨鸟逾白Modern Romance919k WordsCompleted [Angst first, sweetness later + mutual firsts + the female lead grows and heals in a slow-burn story + the male lead becomes seriously lovesick later on] Because of a mix-up over her identity, Shen Banban spent the first half of her life enduring humiliation, unable to escape the depths of poverty and death. The man high above her did not know how to cherish her. He used his overwhelming power to force her into submission and condemn her to ruin. Accustomed to standing by and watching, he had no 1.8kReads8.5Score157Shelves
31. 581 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 70.1kReads9.2Score5.2kShelves
32. 582 傅 President Fu, Stop Tormenting Me. Your Wife Has Already Signed the Divorce Papers 傅总别虐了，夫人已经签了离婚书 Starry River星河Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing After three years of marriage, Wen Liang still couldn't warm Fu Zheng's heart. When his first love returned, all she got was divorce papers. “If I were carrying our child, would you still choose to divorce me?” She wanted to make one last attempt. But all she got was a cold reply: “Yes.” Wen Liang closed her eyes and let go. Later, with her heart reduced to ashes, she lay in a hospital bed and signed the divorce papers. “Fu Zheng, we don't owe each other anything anymore...” But the ruthless 195Reads8.7Score184Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥 "Mr. Fu, Stop Torturing Me, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Papers"—An extremely heart-wrenching love story that will leave you in tears and heartbroken. 🔥🔥🔥 💔💔Wen Liang, a woman who spent three years trying to warm Fu Zheng's cold heart, was met with only a cold divorce decree when her beloved returned. She tried to use their child as a last resort, but only received a resolute "yes" from Fu Zheng. At that moment, Wen Liang's heart died completely. She closed her eyes, chose to let go, and signed the divorce agreement. 💔💔However, when Wen Liang lay on the hospital bed, heartbroken, Fu Zheng suddenly knelt beside her, pleading in a low voice, "A Liang, please don't divorce me, okay?" At this moment, all the heartache and pain reached their peak. The once-ruthless ruler had become the most humble beggar. ❤️❤️This book will take you into the world of Wen Liang and Fu Zheng's love, letting you experience their complex love and hate. Every word, every sentence, is filled with heart-wrenching power, making it impossible to look away. If you enjoy heart-wrenching novels, then this book is an absolute must-read! Get your tissues ready, let's shed tears together for Wen Liang and Fu Zheng's love story!

33. 583 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 10.1kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    These shows are all amazing, each one better than the last. They're all about pure love and unrequited love turning into reality. I've watched them all, and they're all so enjoyable. Are you interested in shows with younger men/older women themes? I'll share one with you. #1V1

34. 584 缺 Oxygen Deprivation 缺氧 Lemon Fox柠檬狐Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted Who is Tang Wu? The Tang family's least-loved illegitimate daughter. Apart from her talented hands for painting, all she has is a pretty face. Who is Huo Yunshen? The third son of the Huo family, and the most eligible bachelor in all of Binhai City, pursued by countless women. When they first met, Tang Wu summoned all her courage and offered herself to Huo Yunshen. At the time, Huo Yunshen thought women were fussy, troublesome, and noisy. It wasn't until their lavish wedding, when Tang Wu leaped 1.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves
35. 585 娇 She's So Alluring, the Iron-Blooded Tough Guy Falls Completely 娇娇太撩，铁血硬汉彻底沦陷了 Shao Hua 17邵华十七Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A super-sweet romance, everyone's darling, ten-year age gap] The first time Lin Ruochu met her best friend's older brother, who had just left the military, his ironclad righteousness and striking good looks swept her off her feet. Gathering her courage, she confessed her feelings to him. He Yan looked at the well-behaved, pretty girl before him and pressed his tongue against his back teeth, steeling himself to refuse. “I'm not interested in little kids. Focus on your studies.” Then He Yan disap 21.4kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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    "Oops! I Accidentally Flirted with My Best Friend's Retired Military Brother" is a novel full of surprises and emotional shocks. It tells a forbidden love story when the protagonist unintentionally flirts with her best friend's brother—a mysterious man who has just returned from military service—and the relationship between the three becomes intricately complicated. With its suspenseful plot, profound character portrayals, and delicate depiction of emotional entanglements, this book is hard to put down once you start reading. If you enjoy exploring the complexities of human nature and the power of love, this book is definitely not to be missed.

36. 586 撩 Enticing Spring 撩春 Bai Su Yue白苏月Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score295Shelves

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    A series of sweet traps led Shen Lingyi to fall head over heels in love with Lu Yanyan, only to discover that he married her merely because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was already married. [Pouting] "Didn't you approach me in the first place just to save your family?" [Rolling eyes] "It was all about using your looks to serve others. Know your place, because a slave will always be a slave!" [Sad][Sad] Finally resigned to her fate, she stood heavily pregnant on the edge of the cliff: "Lord Lu, I don't owe you anything anymore."

37. 587 重 Reborn to Win Back My Wife: Baby, Love Me One More Time 重生追妻：宝宝再爱我一次 Vast Evening Breeze晚风泱泱Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [Only the male lead is reborn!] In her previous life, Shi Qianyu was framed for stealing and selling business secrets, then sent to another man’s room. Even she didn’t know whether anything had happened. From then on, suspicion and resentment came between them, and they tormented each other endlessly. Later, the truth came out. But Shi Qianyu died by suicide, jumping from a building after falling into depression. Xie Sicheng was consumed by regret. “Little Fish, if there’s another life, I won’t 9.4kReads7.8Score616Shelves

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    These are all books I've personally read and highly recommend; I hope everyone will check them out! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

38. 588 离 After the Divorce, Mr. Gu Keeps Watch Outside His Ex-Wife's Home Every Night 离婚后，顾总夜夜守在前妻家门前 Chun Yan春言Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Completed. Two rounds of chasing his wife to the crematorium. The male lead is gentle but distant toward the heroine at first, then turns into a shamelessly flirtatious wife-chaser. Angsty before sweet; the first 20% mixes sweetness and angst, while the remaining 80% is him chasing her and suffering for it. Both leads are each other’s first and only; no changing male leads; happy ending. Be sure to read the author’s note in Chapter 1 for content warnings.] From dating to marriage, Ji Lanyu alw 210Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This is the book, it's incredibly good! Divorce + a "wife-chasing-after-the-breakup" saga + reconciliation, the "wife-chasing-after-the-breakup" section is super long and incredibly satisfying. The male lead is initially cold towards the female lead, who is heartbroken and divorces him, leading to a "wife-chasing-after-the-breakup" saga. The male lead invests a tremendous amount of effort and time to win her back. [Heart emoji]

39. 589 惧 Afraid of His Wife! A Henpecked Husband Written into His DNA 惧内！刻在DNA里的妻管严 I'm a Banana, Bananana我是香蕉吥呐呐Modern Romance414k WordsCompleted P.S. This is a love-after-marriage story: the heroine has a crush on the hero, who goes from not loving her to becoming a devoted, completely henpecked husband! The husband chases his wife to the crematorium, and both leads are each other’s one and only! One-on-one romance. Everyone among Hong Kong City’s elite knows why Xiao Qi married the down-on-her-luck socialite Chu Jiu. They each get what they want, stay out of each other’s way, and feel nothing for each other! But just as everyone assu 1.8kReads8.7Score142Shelves

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    On the night they started over, the two conveyed their longing for each other in the most intimate way. Liquid fell on her face; the female lead opened her eyes and realized it wasn't sweat, but tears. Looking into his eyes, she asked incredulously, "Did you... Drought?" The male lead buried his face in his neck, his voice choked and hoarse, "Baby, I missed you so much." | This is a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love, where the female lead secretly loves the male lead, and the male lead goes from not loving her to becoming a devoted, henpecked husband! A story of heartbreak and virginity! The usually carefree and irreverent Young Master Xiao is kneeling on a pressure point mat, begging his wife for forgiveness.

40. 590 我 I'm a Spy, and I Switched Bodies with an Enemy Officer 我，奸细，和敌方军官互换身体了 Stealing Cables in the Dead of Night半夜三更偷电缆Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + faked death + mild coercion + push and pull + groveling pursuit + romance-focused] Xu Lian, a conscientious spy, is diagnosed with a terminal illness and callously abandoned by her organization. To take revenge, she uncovers a secret family technique and swaps bodies with an enemy officer that very night. Song Jinze, a top commander who stands above everyone else, wakes up one morning in the body of a lowly slum dweller. After the swap, they begin a battle of wits. Xu Lian has forg 29.7kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
41. 591 偏 Overwhelming Devotion! After Being Reborn, I Spoil the Cold-Blooded Big Shot Rotten 偏执宠爱！重生后我宠爆阴鸷大佬 Jasmine Sheng茉莉笙Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Rebirth and pampering her husband + obsessive, lovesick tycoon + face-slapping and taking down scum + healing story] After Si Shaoyin dies and her soul leaves her body, she sees her former husband, Fu Junchi, who was always cold toward her, kneeling on the ground and kissing her lame foot. His expression is devout, and his eyes hold a love so deep it is about to overflow. The candle stand topples. Amid the raging flames, Fu Junchi says in a voice so possessive it borders on madness, "Yinyin, I 738Reads8.6Score—Shelves
42. 592 静 Waiting Quietly for the Roses 静候玫瑰 Leng Chu冷初Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + the male lead has been plotting this for a long time + six-year age gap] Ruan Qing was a well-behaved woman. At twenty-eight, she accepted her family’s arrangement and married Jiang Wang. She knew Jiang Wang had someone else in his heart, so she was the one who suggested signing a prenuptial agreement before the wedding. On the day the agreement expired, Jiang Wang cornered Ruan Qing by the bed and asked in a hoarse voice, “Are you still leaving?” Ruan Qi 2.4kReads8.8Score280Shelves
43. 593 暗 You Have a Crush? What a Coincidence, So Do I 暗恋吗，好巧我也是 Crazy Gadola疯狂的嘎朵拉Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted [The playboy turns over a new leaf / Age gap / Both virgins / Chasing her / Sweet romance] [Pretty, energetic sports queen vs. a rakish yet devoted powerful man of the business world] Jing Mian had a secret no one knew. She had fallen for her older brother's best friend, a playboy seven years her senior. The first time she met Pei Jingzhe, she was so scared by a horror movie that she threw herself into his arms. He called her his little sister and softly comforted her. Pei Jingzhe had a handsome 18.7kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
44. 594 重 After Being Reborn, Did President Shen Chase His Wife? 重生后沈总追妻了吗 Wind Blows Big Waves风吹大浪Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted Su Qing gave Shen Yan her whole heart for five years, until a conspiracy framed her as the killer of his beloved first love. With one offhand remark from Shen Yan, the Su family went bankrupt overnight. The next moment, his cold gaze fell on her. “Since you killed Xin Rui, give me someone exactly like her in return!” 468Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 595 男 After My Boyfriend Chose My Enemy, I Finally Let Go 男友选择仇家后，我释怀了 Seven Days Is the Head七天是头10k WordsCompleted After My Boyfriend Chose My Enemy, I Let Go 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been a bookworm for five years, and I only read books by authors I really like. These are a few underrated but highly recommended titles. The male lead is arrogant and self-important in the beginning, but later he goes through a complete "wife-chasing" saga, with both physical and emotional torture, making the female lead practically beg for it.

46. 596 要 Go Back to Your White Moonlight. Since Being Reborn, She Has Stopped Chasing You 要你的白月光吧，重生后她不追了 Ten Herbs十味草药Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Reborn!!! Wife-chasing crematorium! Second male lead takes the crown! Real and fake heiresses! Capital's top heir! Multiple male leads, adorable baby later on!] She loved him with all her heart, but his coldness left her completely broken. After being reborn, she vows to stay far away from him. The man realizes his true feelings too, but when he tries to win her back, he discovers that someone else is already by her side. He begins pursuing her relentlessly, willing to do anything to win her h 114Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 撩 Addicted to Flirting with Him: Officer Shen's Little Enchantress Is Irresistible 撩他成瘾：沈警官的小妖精太诱人 Yuan Lai袁莱Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Flirty beauty blogger × serious, no-nonsense captain of the criminal police] [Secret crush becomes mutual love + reunion after a long separation + she pursues him + healing + both sexually inexperienced + slow-burn romance + 1v1] In all of Shen Yan’s twenty-seven years, he has always kept his composure, no matter what happened. The one exception was when it came to Wen Xin... The first strong drink Wen Xin ever had was with Shen Yan on her eighteenth birthday. Her face flushed, she sat at a low 497Reads8.7Score101Shelves
48. 598 把 After Making My Moments Visible to Only Two People, I Fell Out of Love 把朋友圈设成两人可见后，我不爱了 Seven Days Is the Head七天是头9k WordsCompleted After I Set My Moments to Be Visible to Just the Two of Us, I Stopped Loving Him 5Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 599 阴 The Brooding, Unhinged Big Shot Won't Stop Spoiling Me: Good Girl, You Can't Escape 阴郁疯批强制偏宠，乖宝别想逃 Love Lemon恋柠Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, lovesick heroine + possessive romantic obsession + forceful pampering + adorable and sweet + age gap] Su Ran was the youngest adopted daughter of the Su family. But because of a feud between their parents, she was taken home by Li Xiaohan, the city's most revered and powerful man. He spoiled and loved her, gave her the very best of everything, and cherished her above all else. But Su Ran didn't like him. Because he was always bullying her! He wouldn't even let her go out and see 6.1kReads8.8Score572Shelves

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    The stories always begin with the male protagonist's morbid desire to control the female protagonist, but later he overcomes his twisted desires and changes his controlling nature. Highly recommended! Those who enjoy slightly angsty stories should give it a try. The stories are short and satisfying.

50. 600 占 Possessive Desire 占欲 A Wuwu阿唔唔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Stand-ins + Wife-Chasing Inferno + Mostly Sweet with a Little Angst + Ultra-Sexy + Ultra-Flirtatious + Extreme Push and Pull] Shi Lu, the eldest son of the Shi family, is cold and desireless, lofty and aloof, a Buddha among men in his utter detachment. Shen Yu knows even before she flirts with him that a man like him won’t be satisfied until he stirs up a storm of bloodshed in the human world. But for that one obsession in her heart, she still lures him in and makes her move. She provokes h 533Reads6.6Score106Shelves

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    The story begins with the female lead picking up the male lead and his "little lover," only to witness their intimate moment, almost resulting in a live sex show. Heartbroken by the male lead's unexpected miscarriage, she demands a divorce. The male lead then realizes he loves her and embarks on a relentless pursuit, a tumultuous journey of relentless pursuit until he's completely defeated!

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