A Novel Set in Beijing’s Elite Circles, with a Refined, Aloof Hero and an Equally Cool, Elegant, High-EQ Heroine 京圈文，男主矜贵清冷，女主同样清冷高贵,高情商

1. 1 荣 Glory Disqualified 荣耀失格 Qingyang轻飏Modern Romance559k WordsCompleted She was once the most proud girl in the compound, born bold and reckless in her youth. One accident sent her tumbling from the clouds into the mire. In the shadows of a prison cell, she buried her former glory with her own hands. Years later, she returned to the world. Everyone she once knew had risen to high positions, while she was left battered and broken. Rumors swirled, and the past could not be reclaimed. She walked step by step along the edge of a blade, seeking only to have a clear consc 51.5kReads9.1Score5.4kShelves

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   Highly recommend these two amazing books! The male and female leads are both incredibly strong, with profound backgrounds and high emotional and intellectual intelligence. They're absolutely fantastic!

2. 2 佛 The Buddha-Like Monk Is Untouchable! He Holds His Sweet Wife Close and Kisses Her 佛子高不可攀！搂怀里娇妻细腰亲 The Moon Leads the East月引东来Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Two soldiers + strong heroine + secret identities + face-slapping + devoted husband + military marriage] The first time they met, Lu Yunzhou nearly shot her dead, leaving a fatal wound straight through her chest. That bastard had the nerve to get in the way of her career! Everyone in the capital’s inner circle knows that the empire’s young heir to the Lu family has a fiancée named Shen Zhaoxi. Rumor has it that this delicate beauty was pampered by everyone around her. Born frail and sickly, she 18.6kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves
3. 3 春 Spring’s Fiery Passion 春日艳火 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Sweet, Clingy Girl vs. Capitalist As the least favored daughter of the Jiang family of Jingbei, Jiang Man is a notorious femme fatale in high society. Stunningly beautiful, yet never considered respectable. Xie Yuzhou, the newly appointed head of the Xie family of Hong Kong, is the leader of the elite, a titan of capital. Mysterious and aloof, he keeps everyone at arm's length. He is the ideal man countless socialites dream of winning over. The two seemed to have nothing to do with each other, 28.1kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves

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   These two books absolutely have to be included. The first one features a boyfriend whose father is also the protagonist, and it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The second one has a male lead who's a bit sassy in Hong Kong, and a female lead from Beijing who's incredibly charming.

4. 4 夜 An Alluring Night 夜色旖旎 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available Originally titled: A Bewitching Night [Powerful Beijing socialite + Shanghai heiress × simmering tension × groveling pursuit × both leads are each other's first] Everyone in their circle knew that Ying Hengzhi was the most untouchable man in the capital. He was privileged yet self-possessed, cold and composed, and ruthless in his efficiency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' victory banquet was the first time Zhou Xi saw Ying Hengzhi outside Room 1308. He arrived 13.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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   A Beijing socialite and a Shanghai socialite, the male lead is a noble and aloof CEO, and the female lead is a cold and elegant translator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two go from physical intimacy to soul resonance. It's a sweet and doting romance with a strong sense of ambiguity and tug-of-war. [Sending hearts]

5. 5 惊 Shocking! My Secret Lover Is the Crown Prince of Beijing’s Elite Circle 惊爆！地下情人是京圈太子爷 Ye Youran叶幽然Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [The sixth book in the Zhan family series] [Brand new] [Capital’s top heir x capital’s heiress + long-planned pursuit + both leads are each other’s first + sweet romance] Her fiancé, Zhan Minghao, made headlines by appearing hand in hand with a pop star. Li Jingyan was finally free of their clichéd arranged engagement. But just as she escaped the wolf’s den, she fell straight into a tiger’s jaws. The Zhan family punished everyone for one person’s mistake, decreeing that their heir, Zhan Chiye, 6.6kReads9.3Score727Shelves

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   The Zhan and Li families are located at opposite ends of Beijing, and the male and female leads are like kings who never meet. The female lead is tricked into marriage by the male lead, a sweet and misunderstanding-free story. The secondary couple consists of high-ranking officials in Beijing's elite circles, where those in power bow down for love.

6. 6 清 After the Cool Beauty Breaks Up with Him, the Unhinged Tycoon Sees Red 清冷美人分手后，疯批大佬红了眼 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted (The adapted short drama, You and My Obsession, is now streaming) [An Unconventional Groveling Romance + Devoted Couple + Lovesick Hero + Clear-Eyed Heroine + Happy Ending] [Ruthless, Unhinged Capital-Circle Heir × Cool, Cunning Beauty Who Knows How to Reel Him In] He Wang and Shen Qingwu first meet at the Desire nightclub, where a man is harassing her and she asks him for help. He Wang, who usually keeps his distance from women, fixes his gaze on her exquisitely alluring face and murmurs coaxin 17kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   When icebergs meet, one will always melt first. [Think about it carefully] ✨In the first book, the male lead carries the female lead to his room to sleep every day afterward.✨In the second book, a princess transmigrates to the modern world, and a cold and aloof Buddhist monk falls to earth.✨In the third book, the male lead becomes a complete love-struck and clingy person after meeting the female lead.

7. 7 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance794k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.5kReads—Score125Shelves

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   Highly recommended! The female lead is from a high-ranking family, and the male lead is a wealthy CEO. They are engaged, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. The female lead loses some of her memories related to the male lead due to certain reasons. The male lead works abroad for seven years to support her, and the first thing he does upon returning is to reunite with her. He only loves the female lead and is completely devoted to her. Although the female lead lacks love due to her family background, she is very strong, a graduate of a prestigious university, highly professional, and becomes a diplomat midway through the story. She is proud yet gentle; anyone would fall in love with her! A strong, pure love story, super addictive!

8. 8 美 The Beauty Takes Her Time, While the Wild Young Master Wants the Throne 美人慢热，野痞太子爷天天想上位 Wang Bufan王不凡Modern Romance390k WordsCompleted [Redemption × Secret crush × Sweet romance × Second male lead's groveling pursuit, both leads are inexperienced] [Cool, aloof, depressed girl vs. cold-hearted, spoiled young heir] Before her final year of high school, whenever Ling Zhi had a heart attack, Shen Xu would sit by her hospital bed and tell her again and again, “Qiqi, don't be afraid. When I grow up, I'll become a doctor and make you well.” Back then, she believed life wasn't all gloom, and that the darkness inside her would eventual 2.2kReads8.9Score225Shelves

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   The male lead is a prince, aloof and arrogant, a beauty unattainable on a high mountain; the female lead is slow to warm up, aloof, proud, and beautiful. A highly rated masterpiece, very enjoyable!!!

9. 9 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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   Losing his beloved from both his past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, forming a river of grief. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming sorrow, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

10. 10 诱 Tempting Kisses With a Wild Rose: The Lovesick Tycoon Can't Get Enough of Me 诱吻野玫瑰，病娇大佬黏我上瘾 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Mad, wicked prince VS cool, seductive heiress with a wild heart] Zhou Jinyue will always be behind Qiao Ling: a hidden blade in the dark, a ghost in the sunlight. He goes mad for her and is obedient for her. He lives his entire life for two words: Qiao Ling Between adults, forget the undercurrents of ambiguous flirtation. Give me only waves of surging lust. 5.3kReads9.2Score546Shelves
11. 11 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
12. 12 救 Help! My Arranged Marriage Husband Came Home and Flirts with Me Every Day 救！联姻老公回国后天天撩我 Hua You花柚Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Best Friends Series, Book 1: Spoiled by Him [Double wealthy families + sweet romance + one-on-one, both leads have no prior relationships + happy ending + married first, fall in love later + long-laid plans] [Truly haughty rose of a young lady vs. seemingly aloof heir to a powerful family] Jiang Zhi, eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Beicheng, is hailed as the most dazzling rose in the city: breathtakingly beautiful, bold and uninhibited, and accustomed to getting away with anything on the 7.5kReads9.2Score665Shelves
13. 13 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.3kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    Wow! This is a must-read for high-ranking officials in Beijing's elite circles! ✅ A classic Chinese romance novel featuring arranged marriages between wealthy families, where love blossoms after marriage! 🌟 These stories usually feature a perfect match in terms of social standing, with the male lead typically a few years older than the female lead. 🌟 The male lead is refined, composed, and well-mannered, while the female lead is a gentle and beautiful woman from a scholarly family. 🌷🌷 A modern romance with a touch of classical elegance—who understands this?! It's so good! I had a huge smile on my face after reading it, haha! Go read it now! 🔥🔥

15. 15 娇 The Spoiled Beauty: Mr. Zhou’s Most Cherished One 娇纵美人：周先生的心尖宠 Milk Beibei奶贝贝Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Capital’s Elite Heir × Qipao Designer] [Cool and elegant × Radiant, spoiled beauty] Zhou Lingjing, the cool, abstinent young heir of one of the capital’s most distinguished families, is getting engaged to Su Zhaotang, the eldest daughter of the Su family! But no one knows that when Su Zhaotang was three, her parents left her with the Zhou family in the capital for a while because they were busy with business abroad. Back then, the fair, fluffy little dumpling was practically glued to Young Mas 9.2kReads9.2Score723Shelves
16. 16 蓝 Blue Hour 蓝色时分 Cucumber with a Potato Flavor土豆味的黄瓜Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Wucheng business tycoon × cool, aloof qipao tattoo artist] An age gap romance: the male lead is six years older than the female lead. Jian Yufeng is an all-powerful figure in Wucheng, feared by everyone. He is the youngest in his family and a man of deep, calculating thoughts. Rumor has it that Ninth Master Jian has no interest in women and lives an ascetic life. Any woman who gets close to him meets a grim fate. One day, at the Changqing Club, Cong Yun found herself in danger and had no choice 5kReads9.0Score715Shelves
17. 17 眷 She Is at Her Most Enchanting 眷她正浓 Feng Jinrui Xue风瑾睿雪Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [1v1, Both Chaste, From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, School and City Life, Sweet Romance, Politics and Business, A Power Couple Joining Forces for Life] That day, in the summer of Beicheng, a beautiful young woman in an embroidered gown entered the banquet hall. Graceful and elegant, she captivated countless young heirs of high society, including Gu Wenjin, the eldest son of the Gu family, with his jade-like face and refined bearing. At the sound of a quiet footstep, she turned her head and 2.8kReads9.0Score344Shelves

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    Xu Jingshu x Gu Wenjin: Cold and composed x Aloof and dignified [heart emoji] Both leads are born into powerful and wealthy families. Xu is no less capable than Gu, they are evenly matched, and there's no angst. Both are capable of protecting their relationship and shouldering family responsibilities, making it a powerful alliance, a two-way journey ˃̶͈ ꇴ ˂̶͈. Initially, due to political differences between their families, the male lead falls in love at first sight, while the female lead gradually develops feelings for him, but has many considerations (her feelings progress slowly). Therefore, their relationship is more of a test and push-pull between intelligent people, and their interactions are sweet ૮₍♡♡₎ა, "I want to be with her year after year, day and night." Later, the male lead is caught in a power struggle, while the female lead is a powerful figure in the business world. The main characters are excellent, and the supporting characters are also excellent [kiss emoji]

18. 18 乡 The Real Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor 乡下来的真千金，竟是封建老祖宗 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Originally titled The True Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself the real heiress who had been left behind in the countryside by a wealthy family. She had been born the legitimate eldest daughter of a distinguished family, raised from childhood to become its matriarch. But when she opened her eyes, she had arrived in a strange new era. Fortunately, she was still the legitimate eldest daughter. Her fake sister thought 30.5kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves
19. 19 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
20. 20 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    🌷🌷A romance novel set in Beijing's elite circles. ① The female lead is born into a prestigious Suzhou embroidery family, a long-standing lineage. She is the only girl of her generation, a pampered young lady raised in luxury. The male lead is a handsome and refined young master from a prominent family in Beijing. 🌿This usually aloof and reserved young man falls from his pedestal for her, showering her with affection—it's incredibly sweet.

21. 21 甜 Sweet Romance! The Capital's Ideal Woman Is Spoiled and Proud 甜宠！京圈白月光恃宠而娇 ViVi1223Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Rich heiress × wealthy young master Owner of a skincare clinic × president of the Lu Group Modern romance | CEO romance | Powerful families Shen Ruoqi grew up spoiled and pampered, a slightly capricious heiress. Lu Jingchen is a CEO with power, influence, money, and good looks. “Shen Ruoqi, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?” The first thing Lu Jingchen did after they got together was post on social media. Caption: “Mine.” Shen Ruoqi saw it and commented, “Yours.” Mutually devo 4.2kReads9.2Score379Shelves

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    These are novels set in the Beijing elite circle, featuring aloof and refined male leads and equally aloof and elegant female leads. Both are intelligent, witty, and morally upright. ① Everyone assumes he has a secret crush and that marriage is merely a family arrangement. The female lead is gentle and clear-headed. When the time is right, she abandons her child and runs away. The male lead takes the baby to the countryside to find her. [Laughing] ② Set in wealthy and powerful families, all with strong moral values. The male lead dotes on the female lead, there are no misunderstandings, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. [Learned] ③ The female lead offends a wealthy heir in the Beijing elite circle and then disappears without a trace. [Learned] ④ The male lead has been secretly in love with the female lead for sixteen years, is arrogant, jealous, and subconsciously kind and doting. He's incredibly attentive to her needs, while the female lead is gentle but clueless about romance. [Laughing and crying]

22. 22 京 Jing Branches, Jade Leaves 京枝玉叶 Li Xi梨西Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted Rebellious beauty × hypocritical, jealous king Comic company owner × group heir [Both are each other's only one + happy ending + secret crush + staying under the same roof + possessive] After her father died, Jing Ci lived at the Xie family's home for three years. The eldest son, Xie Zhengnan, doted on her even more than he did his own sister. * It was only later that Jing Ci learned how terrifying his possessiveness could be. He tried to control every part of her life, forbidding her from getti 2.3kReads8.9Score245Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are prominent figures in Beijing's elite circles. The female lead was fostered by the male lead's family when she was young, a decision he had been planning for a long time. He treats her better than his own sister, showing some possessiveness but also great respect and doting on her.

23. 23 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 126.8kReads9.4Score175.7kShelves

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    Highly recommended sweet and satisfying romance novels set in the Beijing social circle! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

24. 24 完 Oh No! The Pretty Boy I Kept Is the Young Master of Beijing's Elite 完蛋！我养的小白脸是京圈太子爷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: My Toyboy Is the Powerful Young Master of the Capital On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and kept an impossibly handsome toyboy. Why not? They could all have a good time together! The toyboy had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and was clingy. He could be both wolfish and sweet, and loved to act cute. After three carefree years, Jiang Ciyou handed him an enormous check. “Darling, my husband is back. Let’ 29.7kReads9.0Score5.9kShelves
25. 25 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 35.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
26. 26 璟 Lord Jing Tempts and Coaxes Me, Letting Me Run Wild in His Heart 璟爷诱我哄我，让我在他心尖撒野 Light Makeup and Clear Tea清茶浅妆Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [Delicate, looks-obsessed, doted-on heiress × ruthless, noble, domineering CEO] For the sake of her own happiness and that of her childhood betrothed, Leng Jiaoxi decided to find herself a new man. So she went to the capital alone, determined to find a good husband. She never expected to find a stunningly handsome man that very day. What was she waiting for? She had to bring him home! She’d heard that the leader of the capital’s princeling circle was cruel and ruthless, kept women at a distance, 778Reads8.9Score102Shelves
27. 27 醉 Drunk on Springtime 醉春色 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [Elegant, radiant heiress from Hong Kong City & aloof, refined tycoon] [Flirtatious sweetness + doting romance + devoted couple + two powerful families] They say the Qin family is heartless, and their new head, Qin Yanzhou, is even more so. Born to wealth and privilege, he is distant and indifferent, with no room in his life for love. Just after returning to Hong Kong City, Shen Muyan was assigned to open a branch in Shanghai and negotiate a deal with the Qin family. At their first meeting, she 26.4kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
28. 28 诱 Lure Her into the Wild 诱她赴野 Weaving a Cocoon织茧Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [Capital's Young Master vs. Capital's Heiress] [Sly, wild, and hard-to-approach young master vs. dazzling, bold, and charming heiress] [Slowly drawing her in vs. boldly approaching him] Qi Yuye spent six years abroad. He returned quietly, yet remained the young master no one in the capital dared to provoke. Nan Yun Zhao grew up overseas with her maternal grandparents. Two years after returning to China, influenced by Western ideas, she had become known in their circle for her high standards and 13.7kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
29. 29 太 The Arrogant Young Master Bows Down to Her 太子爷嚣张狂妄，却对她俯首称臣 ViVi1223Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Elegant, Refined Pianist x Unruly, Carefree Playboy] Yin Enyu, an internationally renowned pianist from an artistic family, was delicate and graceful, with stunning beauty. Everyone wondered what kind of man could win the favor of a beauty so far removed from the everyday world. He Yu Zhou, heir to a top wealthy family, was handsome and rich, with a powerful build and an eight-pack. He radiated intense sex appeal wherever he went. He was also a notorious, arrogant playboy, wild to the core and 47.5kReads9.2Score4.7kShelves

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    ① One is a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles, treated with utmost respect by everyone. The other is a wealthy heiress from Shanghai's elite circles, an exceptionally talented translator. An unexpected turn of events leads them to become "best friends." Just as the male lead realizes his feelings and wants to take things further, the female lead runs away… ② Yin Enyu and He Yuzhou's relationship was sweet, and their reunion after separation was equally sweet. He understands her, loves her, and is willing to accommodate her, even remaining her ex-boyfriend and pursuer. But she has always loved only him… ③ Shen Daiyi comes from a family of doctors and has liked the male lead since high school. Coincidentally, he also likes her, but due to family matters, he hasn't had a chance to confess. Furthermore, misled by others, Shen Daiyi waits for him in the park all night, later believing he has someone else in his life. She falls seriously ill and leaves…

30. 30 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 31.7kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves
31. 31 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.2kReads9.3Score10.2kShelves

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    🍇① When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself as the true heiress of a wealthy family, lost in the countryside. Born into a prestigious family, she was raised as the matriarch of the household. But upon opening her eyes, she found herself in a strange era. Fortunately, she was still the eldest daughter. Her fake sister, who considered herself noble and a graduate of a prestigious university, claimed to be exceptionally talented? How dare she, a woman who was utterly inept in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? Her family feigned remorse, but were actually biased towards her sister? No problem, domestic power struggles were a required course she had mastered since childhood. As for her lack of manners, less than a month after the young lady returned home, the entire Nan family was horrified to discover that this country-raised young lady was even more feudal than the old man!

32. 32 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 30.6kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    This is a romance novel set in Beijing's elite circles, featuring a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is a neurosurgeon with a combined bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree. Her parents, both diplomatic ambassadors, were constantly on the go, and her childhood lack of love made her exceptionally independent and clear-headed, always maintaining a subtle distance from others. The male lead, though a group president, isn't the typical domineering CEO; he's gentle and restrained. Both are supportive and understanding partners, without any clingy, dependent wife dynamics. The plot unfolds smoothly and gently, without any melodramatic power struggles or backstabbing. The emotional portrayal is delicate and moving. Highly recommended!

33. 33 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 66.4kReads9.1Score6.8kShelves

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    The best part is when the male and female leads have a misunderstanding and arrange a time to talk it out. They both open up, like a dignified CEO and a cold lawyer from a wealthy Beijing family. They're like adversaries, ready to argue back the next day.

34. 34 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    The most captivating contemporary romance novel, incredibly sophisticated. Highly recommended for seasoned readers with discerning tastes. The emotions will linger long after completion. The business warfare aspect is arguably the best across all platforms. The romance is exquisitely detailed. Reading it broadened my perspective and expanded my worldview considerably. Thank you to the author.

35. 35 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 10.2kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is really good!! It's a powerful combination; the female lead has a crush on the male lead, they get married through a blind date, and the male lead falls in love with her and dotes on her! It's so good!! The female lead is very rational!! She's not love-struck!!

36. 36 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 60.9kReads9.4Score6.2kShelves

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    The male lead is the head of a top-tier family in Beijing's elite circles and an uncrowned king of the business world. The female lead's identity is revealed to be a princess of the E country's royal family. In her past life, she died tragically, and the male lead died in a fire for her. Reborn, the female lead has every advantage at her disposal. She proceeds cautiously, vowing to protect her beloved.

37. 37 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 3.9kReads6.9Score335Shelves

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    The male lead is from a prominent Beijing social circle, the female lead comes from a prestigious family in Jiangnan. It's a business marriage. The male lead is steady and respectful of the female lead, while the female lead is aloof, independent, and courageous. The author's writing is delicate, and the Ming Dynasty-style wedding is unique. Recommended, a good read.

38. 38 入 At Night, the Mad Tycoon Kneels to Beg His One True Love for a Kiss 入夜，疯批大佬跪地索吻白月光 Li Liyu黎黎语Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Purely sweet romance, childhood friends, 1v1, both each other’s first and only, happy ending] Everyone knew that Lu Liuguang, the capital’s golden boy, was arrogant, sharp-tongued, and unruly, and kept his distance from women. Yin Hua, the capital’s top socialite, was breathtakingly beautiful and had always been fiercely competitive. Though they’d grown up together, neither would yield to the other, and they were like fire and water. Yet one day, these two somehow got married. On their wedding 8.8kReads8.8Score718Shelves

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    🌷🌷He is an unruly young master from Beijing's elite social circle, and she is the most beautiful socialite in the capital. Although they are childhood sweethearts, neither of them is willing to submit to the other. 🌿What no one knows is that he has been plotting against her for a long time. He finally married his beloved "white moonlight" and now spends every day with his sweet wife, spoiling and indulging her every whim.

39. 39 俯 Bend Down and Kiss! Grab Her by the Throat! The Capital's Golden Boy Kisses and Hugs Her Again 俯身吻！锁喉抱！京爷亲亲又抱抱 Ting Yuan听远Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [Showbiz] [Sweet Romance] [Karma for Villains] [Both Leads Are Each Other's First Love and Have No Other Partners] An absolutely sweet story. If you don't think so, come bite me. A stunning, bewitching beauty of a woman x a brooding, possessive, obsessive CEO In her previous life, Song Jingmian was alone and miserable. Just when she finally found her parents and was about to begin a happy life, she was cruelly betrayed by the so-called "good little sister" she trusted. In the blink of a 9.2kReads9.1Score890Shelves
40. 40 报 Reporting to the CEO: Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 报告总裁：夫人她又作妖了 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Suave, morally dubious CEO x two-faced little minx, marriage before love, one-on-one, from indifferent to utterly devoted] After they married, Shen Jiali went overseas to expand his business, while Gu Mingyuan stayed home and lived it up. They became a sham married couple who kept out of each other's way. Two years later, as soon as Shen Jiali dared to return home, he caught Gu Mingyuan dancing intimately with a handsome young internet celebrity at a bar. Shen Jiali: A whole green prairie over 8.9kReads9.3Score998Shelves

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    A classic Beijing socialite story, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a seemingly refined but actually wicked CEO versus a two-faced vixen. Highly recommended! [Kissing emojis]

41. 41 快 Quick Transmigration: Yaoyao Mu Shi 快穿之妖妖暮时 Shen Jingfan沈京梵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Nan Mushi, a little enchantress of the mortal world, used her wiles, beauty, and cunning to move among the powerful and wealthy in City A. Her reputation even spread beyond the province, and she became known as a modern-day Bao Si. In the end, she died a gruesome death in her own mansion. Plane One: Mute Girl vs. Cold, Cruel Boy When they first meet, he is filthy and covered in wounds, curled up in a corner with the feral look of a wolf in his eyes. He steals her money and threatens her. Later, 1.2kReads8.9Score100Shelves

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    Volume 4, about a poor girl versus a nobleman falling from grace, is absolutely amazing and incredibly good. The female lead has high emotional intelligence, and the other worlds are also very interesting and worth checking out. Highly recommended.

42. 42 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves

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    Marriage of convenience leading to love, a slow and steady relationship.

43. 43 乖 So Well-Behaved 乖惹 Yi Yuchen奕语晨Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [One True Love Each + Sweet Romance + Eight-Year Age Gap + Fatherly Boyfriend] Everyone in high society knew that Lord Lu kept his power secure through ruthless, decisive means, showing no mercy. But at some point, a young girl appeared by his side. She was bright-eyed, sweet, gentle, and utterly beloved by Lord Lu. Everyone began scheming to get close to Zheng Luoxuan. If Lord Lu wasn't interested in women, then... Marrying the girl he doted on would surely be a way to get in with him, right? T 21.8kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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    🌟Ta-da! It's time to bring out my treasured items!🌸A relationship where both sides are equally matched is worth savoring.🌸A chase with give and take is what makes it interesting.🎇Today you're the prey, tomorrow I'm the hunter.🍂 How fascinating!

44. 44 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 16.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    A captivating novel about two wealthy families in Beijing! A refined and aloof young master versus a cool and bright young lady! The writing is superb! The characters are also wonderfully developed! [Admiration]

45. 45 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 90.3kReads9.4Score11.7kShelves

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    The male protagonist is the son of a high-ranking official in Beijing's elite circle. He persuaded his family beforehand, but his wife refused. No problem, he'll try persuasion first, then force his way out; he won't give up.

46. 46 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.8kReads9.4Score6.8kShelves
47. 47 绝 Uniquely Doted On: Young Master Jiang's Darling Wife 绝世偏宠：江少的小娇妻 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Seven-year age gap] [Scheming CEO, a big bad wolf, vs. a sweet and adorable little bunny] [Happy ending, both leads are sexually pure, long-planned romance, marriage before love] Jiang Yichen, the new head of the Jiang family, was aloof and restrained, never involved in gossip, and had no interest in women whatsoever. That is, until he announced he was going to marry Gu Nianyi, who was seven years younger than him. A powerful man from one of North City’s most prominent families, he could comman 5kReads9.2Score457Shelves
48. 48 拉 Drag Him Off His Pedestal! 拉下神坛！ Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted [Print edition on sale September 19] [Marriage before love + winning her back + foster care trope + age gap] [Steady, fatherly power player in Beijing ✕ bone-structure beauty documentary filmmaker] The first time Song Yiting saw Chao He, she was a young girl just blossoming into womanhood. At the time, the Huo family’s elders had just completed all the paperwork and brought her home from the orphanage to raise her. When he saw her again, she had learned how cruel life could be. The man held out 6.6kReads8.7Score506Shelves

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    🍒✨A story set in Beijing's elite circles. ① Song Yiting comes from a century-old family, shrewd and composed, a businessman who will do anything for profit. Chaohe is the girl he raised from childhood, and he has given her all the patience he has. Meeting such a man at such a young age, the young girl's heart has nowhere to hide. "Chaohe, you've overstepped your bounds." His sharp and uncompromising nature led to Chaohe leaving for three years. When they met again, she respectfully addressed him as Mr. Song, unwilling to look at him even twice. One night, after a drunken night, the man, his breath ragged, held her and said, "Ahe, tell me you still love me."

49. 49 分 The Day We Broke Up, Young Master Lu Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 分手当天，陆少拉我去领证 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Qi Zhinuo, the little princess of the Qi family in Beicheng, fell for a boy named Wen Shaoyu when she was young and naive. From then on, she chased after him for three years, despite her family's objections. Wherever Wen Shaoyu went, Qi Zhinuo was sure to be there. Three months into their relationship, however, the young woman overheard Wen Shaoyu teasing someone else: “I only wanted her family's connections.” “She's so spoiled. Who could really like her?” That very afternoon, Qi Zhinuo left him 9.7kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
50. 50 酸 Sweet and Sour Gummies 酸甜软糖 Crab Frog蟹蟹蛙Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] They say the heir to the Jiang family, Jiang Yao, has always had a fiancée: Ming Yan, the eldest daughter of the Ming family, longtime friends of the Jiangs. But the two of them don’t seem to like each other much. At first: Jiang Yao: “She’s a spoiled young lady with a princess complex. Anyone who falls for her is asking for trouble.” Ming Yan: “He’s a spoiled young master who looks at everyone like they owe him money. I’d never fall for him.” Later Ming Yan leaves withou 4.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves

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