The Heroine Has Depression, Cries All the Time, and Feels Insecure, She's So Heartbreaking 女主抑郁症，总是哭，还没有安全感，很让人心疼

1. 51 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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   The female lead's parents favored her, and she was sent into the entertainment industry by her mother before she was even an adult. All the money she earned was taken by her parents for her sister's marriage. The female lead was tricked by her own mother and spent a night with her. She became pregnant, and the father was the rumored celibate young master Qin. After marriage, the male lead doted on her and sought revenge for her. [Shy][shy][shy]

2. 52 愿 Wishing on the Stars 愿星星 A-Man's Darling阿瞒宝贝Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight × redemption × mutual devotion × age gap × modern romance] [Stories always begin like this: the right place, the right time, completely unexpected.] Jiang Ling never imagined he’d become such a “beast,” falling for an underage girl, a little mute at that. The girl was timid, like a little rabbit, and couldn’t handle the slightest fright. Ever since Jiang Ling met this “little rabbit,” he hadn’t dared raise his voice. The old Jiang Ling: “Me, fall for some fresh little melon? 3.5kReads8.9Score47414d adds

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   ① The female lead is an orphan who was abused by her uncle and aunt. She transfers to a new school and meets the male lead, who treats her well. However, she eventually dies from an illness. [Crying emoji] ② The male lead is a very gentle person who heals the female lead little by little. Male lead: I just want to hold you tightly. When you were standing by the window just now, I was really afraid I would never see you again. [Crying emoji] (It's really good, I've already watched it three times. [Crying emoji]) ③ Su Xiaobei: I thought my life was going to end like this, that my world was going to be so dark and rotten, until I met you. [Crying emoji] The male lead is really gentle and considerate.

3. 53 长 A Long, Passionate Romance 长期热恋 Xie Anzhi谢安之Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [A self-loathing, fierce, stray-dog sort of female lead x a gentle, patient, healing male lead] [Campus story first, then urban life.][Sweet and angsty][Healing][Reunion after a long separation] “If something's wrong, you can come to me.” “Does it hurt?” “I won't be scared of that silly little monster. It just wants a hug.” “Tell me, why are you so unlucky that you keep picking up a stray dog like me? Could you... maybe not blame me for following you?” Sometimes Mu Yi blames Tang Jing. How did h 466Reads9.0Score10814d adds
4. 54 那 The Redemption in That Flash of White 那一抹白的救赎 Meat Skewers and Crawfish肉串小龙虾Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted Su Xiaobei, weighed down by her sins, always believed she belonged in the mire, beneath dark skies, with no light and no hope. Until he appeared. A streak of white entered her life, and her heart as well. He said, “You’re not guilty. The ones at fault are those who can’t see the world clearly.” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 半 Half-Sweet, Slightly Sweet 半糖微甜 Fu Jv福焗Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted “Just how extraordinary can someone be when you fall for them at first sight?” The wind in Maobei was a little hot all year round. It was just like the day Xie Huan first met Liang Zexu. Sweat dampened her back, and her mind went completely blank with nerves. He barged into her world without warning and boldly stole her heart. “Xie Huan, I’m pursuing you.” “Don’t pretend you can’t see me.” There has never been such a thing as someone being worthy of someone else, or unworthy of them. What matter 88Reads8.9Score—14d adds
6. 56 宿 The Host Failed to Commit Suicide and Got Dragged Into a Romance 宿主自杀不成，被抓去谈恋爱了 Not Ponyo, but Popo不是波妞是啵妞Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted [Sweet quick-transmigration romance] [One male lead] [Love at first sight] Ling Xi always felt that life held no joy. Through her long years, nothing had ever made her want to stop and stay. Day after day, all she thought about was how to make herself disappear, though every attempt ended in failure. Then one day, she was bound to a soft, squishy little bun, and… The cold-hearted emperor held her hand with deep affection. “You can do whatever you want, just don’t hurt yourself.” The haughty camp 2.6kReads9.2Score18014d adds
7. 57 顶 Over-the-Top Devotion: I'm Just His Plaything 顶级狂爱：我只是他的掌中玩物 Yin Shuyi尹姝伊Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing A godlike Western male lead × a resilient, delicate Chinese heroine The main story is complete. [Dominant daddy type + transnational forced romance + wild and unhinged + mature man who takes the lead + devoted husband + jealous of everything + height and build difference + eight-year age gap + heroine is vulnerable early on] A carefully planned scheme gets Qiao Yimo kidnapped and sold on the black market. She can't speak the language, has no one to rely on, and is put through hell. Only one for 132.5kReads9.0Score12.8k14d adds

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   The female protagonist, although not suffering from depression, cried a lot and felt insecure living alone abroad, which was quite pitiful. In the end, she found happiness.

8. 58 黎 Mr. Li, Hold Me: The Flirtatious Beauty Cries Until Her Eyes Turn Red 黎先生抱抱，钓系美人哭红眼 Sichuan Pepper Wine and Star Anise Cake花椒酒与八角糕Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Delicate beauty with skin hunger syndrome × Refined, mature older CEO] [Height difference + seduction + sweet romance + healing + feel-good revenge + doting father figure] Ruan Yu was imprisoned for years and never once had a proper meal. Then she was sent to the Li family. The CEO, rumored to be vicious and ruthless, was tall and stern, radiating immense authority just by sitting there. With tears in her eyes, Ruan Yu suddenly realized that the cold CEO was the very man she'd spent one pass 3.2kReads9.2Score36914d adds

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   The female lead was imprisoned by her adoptive mother for three years. She feels extremely insecure and dependent on the male lead after being with him. She pretends to be obedient and tries to please him to avoid leaving, and she also suffers from skin hunger. The male lead constantly tries to appease her.

9. 59 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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   The first book really made me cry.

10. 60 被 Jiang Shaoye Flirted with Her, but She Turned the Tables and Kissed Him Until He Went Crazy 被江少野撩，她反向诱吻把他勾疯 Yu Xiangsi虞相思Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted [Two influential Beijing families + childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual flirting + everyone's darling + secret identities] Rumor has it in Beijing that the heir to the Jiang family has been dead for three years. Who could have guessed that his little princess would be cornered by a rich young man confessing to her in a bar? Jiang Jin drops from the sky, kicks the obnoxious young man aside, and leans close to her ear with a soft laugh. “Baby, ignore him. I'll give you my li 7.3kReads9.2Score70314d adds

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    ✨Look! The male lead disappeared for three years on a national mission. The female lead developed bipolar disorder because of his disappearance. When the male lead found out, he deeply regretted not turning down the mission. He was heartbroken to see her old medical reports and felt so much pain for her, seeing all the suffering she had endured over the years [almost crying emoji]. (In the male lead's eyes, the female lead is more important than anything else; he loves her terribly). The story isn't angsty, it's super sweet, super good, and super addictive! Ahhhhhh, go watch it now!!! [Shy emoji] [shy emoji]

11. 61 装 I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My White Moonlight Said She Knew All Along 装瞎三年，白月光却说她早就知道了 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Marriage & Romance38k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be Blind for Three Years, but My Dream Girl Said She Knew All Along 3kReads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 是 Even a Bad Seed Heiress Must Be Punished Severely 是坏种大小姐也要狠狠惩戒 Fermented Rice Wine Sprite酒酿小妖Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out) [Mutual hatred turning to love + mild coercion + coming-of-age romance + both pure] [Villainess] [No moral standards] A revenge-seeking, ruthless older brother × a spoiled, vicious young lady born bad The spoiled young lady who had tormented him from her lofty perch since childhood has finally fallen into her older brother’s hands. “Duan Qingye, you wouldn’t dare!” The next second, “Waaah, brother, I was wrong.” She kneels on the ground, her chin forced up as she 4kReads6.3Score24414d adds

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    She doesn't have depression, but she has some mental health issues; she's a crybaby, which is very heartbreaking.

13. 63 他 His Rose Stirs His Heart 他的玫瑰心动了 Meeting Han Xi遇见寒兮Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted Depression + utterly doting romance + not all sugar / breaking up and getting back together / reunion after years apart A simple, sweet little romance. The jasmine of youth bloomed in the mountains as snow fell all around. The System sorted this into the CEO-romance genre [against my will]. If that bothers you, please don’t read!!! 429Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Self-proclaimed: The female lead suffers from depression, cries easily, lacks security, and hides in the closet and among bookshelves. The first few chapters are slow-paced and uninteresting, so you can skip them.

14. 64 京 After a Flash Marriage, the Capital's Tycoon Is Completely Smitten 京圈大佬闪婚后，彻底沦陷了 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Originally titled A Private Desire Takes Shape] [Both are virgins + marriage before love + healing] [Reclusive, world-weary novelist & self-restrained, refined scoundrel] When they first met, Shu Wanning was brought before Wen Yuci as collateral for her father's gambling debts. Wen Yuci gave a mocking laugh. “I have no intention of raising someone else's daughter.” The second time they met, he rescued her in the pouring rain. He never imagined that the umbrella he'd tilted toward her in a momen 4kReads9.2Score37114d adds

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    A cynical novelist and a domineering CEO are an incredibly sweet and perfect match!!

15. 65 等 Waiting for the Roses to Drown 等玫瑰沉溺 The Grumpy Cat爱生气的猫Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [AI comic adaptation now live!] [Reunited after years apart + male lead hopelessly in love + both each other's first and only] [Down-on-her-luck, prickly sweetheart vs. poker-faced romantic] When they were young, Shu Yan was a beautiful, radiant girl everyone adored. She relentlessly pursued Pei Zhixing, the model student. Just as he had eyes only for her, Shu Yan vanished for half a month. When she came back, she humiliated him without mercy. "I was only playing with you. Didn't you realize? Le 20.2kReads9.2Score2k14d adds

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    Don't worry, everything is handled by the top-notch romance expert, CEO Pei.

16. 66 荆 A Glimmer Among Thorns 荆棘微光 Mu Zhenzhen沐臻臻Modern Romance232k WordsOngoing [Retired, scheming soldier × aloof, solitary girl] [Mutual salvation × devoted to each other × two-way pursuit × sweet romance] School bullying isn't the most frightening thing. What's truly frightening is bystanders turning a blind eye, and the scars it leaves behind that can never be erased. Do you think that because you live in the light, the whole world shines brightly? They only know that they're happy and having fun. They have no idea what shadows they've left in their victims' hearts. The 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You absolutely have to read this book! [Crying][crying][crying][crying] It's so heartbreaking! The female lead was kidnapped by human traffickers as a child, locked in a basement, chained like a dog, and subjected to horrific torture. After escaping, she was further abused at school, her body covered in scars, and she lost her best friend in high school. When she closed her heart, the male lead redeemed her, becoming a ray of light in her life.

17. 67 重 Reborn, I Drove My Depressed Husband Wild with Desire 重生后，我把抑郁症老公撩疯了 A Shen Qitang一颗沈栖棠Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted Ruan Mianmian used to hate Shen Huai more than anyone. She hated how sullen and quiet he was during arguments, hated the ugly scars on his wrist, and hated it most when he touched her. Until the truth hit her in the face. The gentle old friend she treasured had tricked her into handing over her home, then laughed with someone else in his arms: “That twice-married idiot from the Ruan family really thought I’d marry her? I don’t even know her.” Meanwhile, the husband she’d despised left her ever 6.9kReads8.8Score77914d adds

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    The reborn heroine transforms into a master of seduction, taking the initiative to kiss her gloomy husband on their wedding night, gradually warming his cold heart with her passionate kiss. Watching the once taciturn Shen Huai gradually lose control and fall for her, this sweet transformation from one-sided devotion to mutual affection is like honey-coated candy, warming the heart with its sweetness.

18. 68 你 You’re Just Spoiled Because I Dote on You 你就仗着我宠你 The Little Curly-Haired One Who Isn't Curly小卷毛不卷Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Complete, ready to read] [Sweet and bittersweet + He helps her heal + Short story + Reunion + Second male lead has a tragic ending] Sweet romance [Zhou Fang, who became a police officer for love × Jiang Zhi, who found the courage to love] Excerpt 1: “Hey, deskmate, call me Big Brother, and I'll look after you from now on.” Jiang Zhi: “Pervert!” Zhou Fang gave her a wicked smile. “Then shouldn't I live up to that and prove what a pervert I am?” “Hmm? Little one.” Excerpt 2: “Little one, it's tim 100Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead suffers from moderate depression and nyctophobia. She and the male lead are childhood sweethearts, reuniting in their senior year of high school. The male lead loves teasing her and has always secretly loved her. Later, the female lead is in a car accident and loses her right lower leg. Unable to accept her appearance, she attempts suicide several times and leaves the male lead. Five years later, they meet again. The male lead becomes a policeman for love, and the female lead gets a prosthetic leg for love. The ending is beautiful. The only regret is the fate of the second male lead; it's so heartbreaking! [Heart emoji]

19. 69 他 He Won't Be Tamed 他不驯 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Powerful leads + both leads are faithful + pursuing his wife + mutual devotion + redemption] [Powerful man who crashes into her life for love x movie queen who keeps saving herself] One-line summary: A story about two people who don't know how to love, clumsily learning to love each other. Synopsis: Jiang Jin was the world's ultimate calamity. He commanded the worlds of finance and arms dealing, reveling in the thrill of destroying everything. But Shen Yang had transmigrated into a book and 12.6kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    I rarely read books with a rating below 9, but I suspect this novel was maliciously given negative reviews. With such a wonderful message, I hope every girl can read it! Mutual redemption, mutual journey!

20. 70 漂 Pretty Poison: She Returned from Hell 漂亮坏种：她从地狱归来 Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted Sweet and heartbreaking, so addictive it’ll make you cry! [Forced love! Guaranteed quality, dive right in! Perfect for all-night reading] Delicate, pampered, beautiful little “villain” ❌ A powerful tycoon who loves her fiercely and proves it through action A powerful man from Beijing’s elite breaks his vows and lowers his head; the untouchable beauty descends from her pedestal to fight for what she wants! ❤ Age gap + seducing a powerful man + both are reborn + sister’s fiancé romance + both are 3.7kReads9.0Score23914d adds

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    1. Brother, can I get you dirty? [A story about a brother-in-law/sister-in-law. The female lead is reborn as a seemingly innocent but actually cunning and manipulative woman, constantly trying to seduce her future brother-in-law.] The scheming and crazy brother is brought down from his pedestal, adoring her and secretly kissing her every day behind his sister's back. 👄2. The author's most famous work. Super incredibly good!

21. 71 嘘 Shh, She’s the Girlfriend You Can’t Talk About: A Demon Lover! 嘘，不能说的女朋友：恶魔恋人！ Hidden in the Snow雪上隐Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ❤️Bring the refined, well-mannered, celibate heir of a prestigious family down from his pedestal! The withdrawn, lovesick girl steals her sister’s top-tier boyfriend! Adapted into the short drama The Lingering Warmth of Ashes, also known as At Night, the Top-Tier Brother Walks Into My Room. The print edition is coming soon! ❤️Sweet, innocent girl with a hidden dark side tempts the aloof heartthrob + both leads are virgins + guiding, daddy-type older-brother husband + intense push and pull + all- 10.7kReads9.2Score1k14d adds
22. 72 别 Don’t Mess with His Little Darling 别惹他的小可怜 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published under the title Blazing Sun] [Cocky, unruly, flirtatious young master from Beijing’s elite circles x delicate yet resilient top student who’s been bullied] [Campus Romance x Healing x Top Students x Mutual Devotion] Tang Yu is the top student at Qingyuan High School, but she has endured years of bullying. When she’s driven to the brink, she sets her sights on the new transfer student. He’s cocky enough and wild enough. That day, bruised from head to toe, 47.8kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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    🌼The female lead suffers from depression and has been self-harming for a long time. When the male lead discovers this, he sobs in her neck [almost crying]. The female lead's adoptive mother is authoritarian and domineering, tormenting her to the point of self-harm and suicide. When she meets the male lead again, she cries uncontrollably, her sobs breaking his heart [almost crying].

23. 73 孤 An Island in Sight from a Lonely Boat 孤舟见岛 Six Can Minus Three Can六可减三可Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love, Happy Ending + Healing + Both Leads Sexually Pure + Gentle Leads] Min Xia is all alone in this world, wandering through life by herself. She's like a lost little boat sailing alone across a choppy sea, until he says, “Marry me.” He is her island, her lighthouse, her destiny. When Qin Weifang first realizes how much attention he pays to her, he even wonders if he's just attracted to her looks. Could he really have fallen in love at first sight? But when he searches his hea 110Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    The female lead suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts due to her grandfather's death and her best friend's situation. The male lead decisively marries her, providing her with a safe haven. The main and supporting characters are all excellent.

24. 74 跟 Give Me a Little Sweet Talk 跟我撒个娇 Chestnut Puree栗子泥Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Quiet, Socially Anxious Girl with Depression vs. Arrogant, Unruly, Devoted Rich Second-Generation Heir] A sweet second-chance romance about making up, happy ending, slow burn; the heroine is a little scheming Everyone knows the Lu family’s young master, Lu Ciyan. He’s a proud, unruly, flamboyant, and arrogant boy. They all say nobody can control him. Only Su Yuyu knows that the devil would run all over the city in the middle of the night just because she casually mentioned wanting her favorite 5.3kReads8.9Score45814d adds
25. 75 斯 Sheesh! A Romance Show Gets Steamy! The Rebellious Top-Tier Star Wraps an Arm Around Her Waist and Kisses Her 斯哈！恋综撩爆！桀骜顶流揽腰吻 Song on the Eaves檐上歌Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance | He pursues her | Entertainment industry showbiz story] [Cool, gloomy little princess X rebellious top-tier star] When Jiang Ning returns to the country, a rumor spreads through their circle: “The young master of the capital's elite, Xi Yue, hid his identity and dated her, but she thought he was a poor guy and dumped him.” On the first day after returning, she politely turns down the blind date her father had forced on her. After a meal with the man, she is about to leave whe 8.3kReads9.1Score66114d adds

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    It includes this book! It's super, super, super good!

26. 76 N No! I Refuse to Inherit the Fortune! NO！我才不要继承财产！ Chen Ww陈WwModern Romance448k WordsCompleted [Angst] [Angst] [Angst] First life: The Ke family has no second daughter! Second life: Father Ke: Awen, these are the company shares I saved for you. Mother Ke: Awen, this is the princess bedroom I had renovated just for you. Older brother: Awen, I bought you a house and a car. Younger brother: Second Sis, I designed this formal dress especially for you. Younger sister: Second Sis, once I make something of myself, I'll support you! The Ke family's second daughter crosses her arms in an X! No way 9.1kReads9.1Score62114d adds

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    In her past life, the female protagonist was neglected, ran away from home, contracted a terminal illness, and was in a car accident. In her second life, she was barely alive and had no will to live. However, in this life, her entire family is reborn and realizes they neglected her. Because of her previous life's experiences—running away from home, the car accident, and constantly watching over her—they later discovered she suffered from depression…

27. 77 指 A Feast at Your Fingertips 指尖盛宴 Forest Bath森之汤Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Four years after they last saw each other, Gu Senning took Zeng Zhanzhan to court, accusing her of drugging him and taking the project files from his computer. He had no idea that four years earlier, she had been severely injured in a car accident while saving him, leaving her permanently blind... Later, Gu Senning was consumed by remorse. When she lay in the hospital, with no will to live, he was enjoying life! When she writhed in pain, her whole body convulsing and drenched in cold sweat, he s 4.7kReads8.2Score14114d adds

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    The female lead is so pitiful [almost crying][almost crying]

28. 78 虐 I Made My Spoiled Darling Cry, and Lord Li Became Dangerously Possessive 虐哭娇宠宝贝，厉爷他偏执的要命 A Zhiyao阿枝窈Modern Romance723k WordsCompleted [Scheming and Obsessive | Sweet and Angsty | Winning Her Back | Crybaby | HE] (Not a strong female lead, and the heroine gets mistreated. If you're a heroine fan, stay away~) A scheming, obsessive big bad wolf and a sweet, gentle little white rabbit Everyone in G Province knew that the young woman by Master Li's side was breathtakingly beautiful, with a body to match, a true "goddess among mortals." The only pity was that she stuttered so badly she could barely get her words out. He bullied her 7.7kReads8.9Score38214d adds

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    Meeting each other is already a blessing, why should we yearn for each other for the rest of our lives?

29. 79 有 I Have a Romance I'd Like to Share with You 有个恋爱想和你谈 Watermelon Plays DJ西瓜打DJModern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Campus + Reborn + Redemption + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] [Biker School Bully × Contrasting Desk Mate] • Jiang Jinfeng, the school bully at No. 4 High School. Handsome and tough, he’s best known for the pure-black wings tattooed on his hand, giving him an utterly intimidating look. School bully Jiang has a set of rules all his own. School Bully Rule No. 1: [If you like someone, be direct. Mute guys don’t deserve girlfriends.] School Bully Rule No. 2: [Take good care of the things your gi 11.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    This article is excellent. The author's writing is very delicate. "Shen Mian probably never expected to meet someone as shameless as Jiang Jinfeng, and she certainly never expected that she would fall in love with him." "Jinfeng, let's write this thick book of the future together, and the ending will never be a failure."

30. 80 大 The Big Shot Talked Me Into a Flash Marriage, Then Spoiled Me Rotten 大佬忽悠着我闪婚后被侍宠而娇 Shui Mo Qing水墨倾Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Virgins + Sweet Romance + Older, Fatherly Hero + Six-Year Age Gap + Hero Has a Secret Crush + Focus on Newlywed Life + Soft, Adorable, Tearful Heroine] The rating is low because it just came out. Scheming, older, fatherly hero × sweet, clingy crybaby heroine The heroine is NOT strong-willed!!! Ning Weiying, whose parents divorced when she was little, suffers from depression. On her first trip to a bar, she was harassed. In a panic, she asked a stranger for help, only for him to d 8.1kReads8.8Score67414d adds

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    This is super pretty, even though it has a low rating, it's very sweet.

31. 81 望 Looking Toward Tomorrow, Looking Toward Tomorrow 望明天望明天 A Hundred Thoughts, One Life百念有生Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Raising a younger love interest + Campus + Devoted to each other + First love + Winning back her husband + Sweet romance] Ruan Xi's parents were irresponsible. It wasn't until her uncle took her to the city for high school that she met the person who would dazzle her throughout her youth: Song Yin. He was exceptional and aloof, yet sheltered her when she was at her most helpless. She desperately tried to keep up with him, struggling between her growing feelings and her insecurity. He kept his b 1.2kReads8.3Score13214d adds

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    The female lead is truly heartbreaking, but thankfully she met her brother. He pulled her out of the mire, treated her incredibly well, paved the way for her, and gave her his whole heart. It's a sweet coming-of-age story, very sweet, but it brings tears to your eyes.

32. 82 好 Twins on the Way: The Aloof Buddha Lord Spoils Her Without Restraint 好孕成双高冷佛爷放肆宠 Jiu Yi九燚Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted The short drama "The Chaste God of a Man Spoils Her Endlessly" ("A Love Beyond Compare") is now streaming [Cold, chaste Buddhist heir who cannot have children ✖ pitiful, unlucky woman blessed with fertility] [Ten-year age gap + wealthy family + CEO + heir to the capital's elite + infertility + sweet romance + chaste Buddhist heir + fertility + both leads have no past relationships + personal growth] Fu Xuanyi is the heir to the Fu family of Kyoto, wielding immense power and known for his ruthles 13.3kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds

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    Completely consistent.

33. 83 只 Just for Now [Campus] 只今句【校园】 Su Muzhe苏沐遮Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Withered rose x rebellious lone star] A “misfit” transferred to Nan'an Academy. Always wearing a low-brimmed baseball cap and an oversized old jacket, she was as quiet as a shadow in the corner. Until that rainy day, when someone maliciously snatched off her cap. Only then did everyone realize: that was a face capable of making you forget to breathe. In a corner where no one knew, the withered rose had quietly begun to grow breathtaking new veins. “Is that the new girl, Jiang Yuzhi? I heard he 3.4kReads8.7Score67314d adds

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    The female lead has serious psychological problems and sometimes can't help but cry. The male lead is always there for her, a truly great and guiding lover.

34. 84 与 Eloping With the Stars 与星星私奔 A Seven-Centimeter Breeze七厘米的风Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted After suffering abuse at home once again, Xu Guican runs into Huo Xingye on the way back to school. One word, “Uncle,” catches his attention. After countless trials and tribulations, Huo Xingye finally wins the girl’s heart. But before long, on a night of torrential rain, she stands under an umbrella and dumps him with a cold expression. They meet again five years later. During an emergency call, Xu Guican sees her ex-boyfriend lying in a pool of blood and breaks down. Huo Xingye strokes her fac 1.1kReads9.4Score11214d adds

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    This was the first novel I read on Tomato, and also the first novel that made me cry the most on Tomato. But I don't understand why, despite being so good, it has such a low readership. [Crying][crying][crying]

35. 85 渴 A Guide to Cuddling for People with Skin Hunger 渴肤症患者的贴贴指南 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Short dramas: An Unexpected Embrace and A Guide to Growing Into Love are now available] Xu Ning suffers from severe skin hunger, which makes her keep her distance from people for fear that she might accidentally let her secret slip. But the moment she meets He Lin, only two words cross Xu Ning's mind: I'm doomed! As C University's campus heartthrob, He Lin has never seen anyone pursue him so boldly. On their very first meeting, she corners him outside the restroom and asks, “Can I touch you?” H 17.8kReads9.5Score2.4k14d adds

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    The first book is one I finished reading a long time ago. It doesn't have any melodramatic plots, no wicked stepmothers or scheming sisters, and the author's writing is excellent and very heartwarming. The aloof cat and big dog dynamic is also very appealing! Highly recommended! The second book has a very pitiful female lead; they heal each other! The author's writing is superb; I stayed up all night to finish it!! It was so moving!!!

36. 86 港 Midnight Mystery in Hong Kong 港夜谜漓 Crispy Peach脆桃子Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted An artist heroine VS a gentle, refined young gentleman [Rekindled romance + reborn and pursuing her husband + devoted to each other + bittersweet, sweet romance] On the thirty-eighth day after Shen Xingmo’s death, Lu Zhili returned to two years earlier. Thinking she’d slipped into a dissociative state again, she made a choice completely different from the one she’d made before: she barged into the wedding she remembered, the one between Shen Xingmo and another woman. She snatched the microphone 16kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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    [Hong Kong socialite + female oil painter + both are virgins + reconciliation + female lead reborn and pursuing her husband + HE] Thirty-eight days after Shen Xingmo's death, Lu Zhili returned to two years prior. Thinking she was once again in a state of dissociation, she made the exact opposite choice, barging into the wedding banquet she remembered—the one where Shen Xingmo was with another woman. She grabbed the microphone, calling his name. Until someone rushed over, hoisted her onto their shoulder, and forcibly took her away. "Lu Zhili, what's wrong with you again?" "I won't allow you to marry someone else." "We've been divorced for three months, and you were the one who initiated it." Believing this to be a hallucination, Lu Zhili was domineering and arrogant. "I don't care, it's not allowed." Shen Xingmo's eyes darkened. "So you came to my uncle's wedding to cause trouble?" - Shen Xingmo, a wealthy young man born with a silver spoon in his mouth in Hong Kong, had always walked a smooth road arranged for him by his family. Until he met Lu Zhili. For the first time, he defied his family's wishes and agreed to date her. After his second falling out with his family, he chased after her to her city and agreed to her marriage proposal. But even the most beautiful fireworks, no matter how hard you try to hold onto them, will eventually fade away. After the divorce, he thought his life would return to normal, but Lu Zhili, who had disappeared for three months, once again entered his life. This time, she was more willful and clingy than before. Shen Xingmo feared repeating his past mistakes and didn't want to fall into this enigmatic Li again, but his body was uncontrollably drawn to her. The truth hidden under the cover of night was gradually revealed during their time together—a madwoman, a dancer.

37. 87 骆 Dr. Luo, You’ve Been Plotting for Love for a Long Time 骆医生，情谋已久 Feng Xiao Qi凤小七Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [A sweet, slice-of-life romance. The male lead is flirtatious, cocky, and doting. When quiet, the heroine is like a little kitten; when putting jerks in their place, she turns into a little wolf.] Luo Chen, the eldest young master of the Luo family, the foremost family in the capital, has always been wild and unruly, but inexplicably chose to become a doctor. Handsome, refined, aloof, and proud, Dr. Luo carries himself with a lazy air that warns everyone to keep their distance. No one dares appr 618Reads9.0Score10314d adds

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    It's not bad, but I feel a little sorry for the female lead.

38. 88 宝 Precious Girl, Don't Be Afraid, I'll Spoil You 宝藏女孩别怕，我来宠 Smoke Across Ten Years十年横烟Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Reborn] + [Treasure of a Girl] + [Healing] + [Mutual Redemption] In high school, Liu Chuan failed to protect his precious girl, Chu Youyu. He left her to endure school bullying alone and bear the pain of losing her loved ones by herself. Ten years later, when Liu Chuan watched with his own eyes as the girl he loved most jumped from a high-rise because of depression, he finally realized that he had failed to protect her. Only after losing her did he understand how unbearable the pain Chu Youyu h 1.3kReads9.2Score16614d adds

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    ❤️Gu Zhaodi's family favored boys over girls. If it weren't for someone sponsoring her education, she might have entered the workforce much earlier. Her fate began to change after meeting Dan Anwen at the airport, transforming her into Gu Ji. 💙The female lead initially intended to go out for some fresh air but mistakenly thought she was jumping off a building. Her father arrived and slapped her, plunging her back into the abyss of reality. Yet, there was still a loving boy in the school who warmed her short life. She passed away… (tears welling up). 💕Chu Youyu came from a poor family, lost her loved ones, was bullied at school… and also passed away after losing her sister (crying so much 😭). Liu Chuan, overwhelmed by trauma, was reborn in high school. This time, he'll protect his poor little one.

39. 89 被 Forced Into an Arranged Marriage, the Crown Prince Falls for Her 被迫联姻，太子爷对她着了迷 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted 18.6kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    🎀✨①The female lead is a gentle and elegant beauty with a congenital heart condition. The loss of her only relative and the betrayal of her best friend have exacerbated her bipolar disorder. She even chose her own burial plot at a young age [crying emoji][crying emoji], demonstrating an extreme lack of security. The male lead is an arrogant and flamboyant young master, seemingly carefree but actually meticulous and thoughtful. He's a roguish yet mature man with a fatherly presence. He supervises her meals every day, ensuring she feels valued, cared for, and loved. He rented out the entire Disneyland for her, gifted her countless diamonds, meticulously cut diamond flowers, and even gave her his ever-present sandalwood bracelet. "Your luck is bad, so I'll give you all my good luck." He loves her brokenness more than her perfection.

40. 90 被 After Being Treated as a Substitute, the Prince Decides He’s Had Enough 被当成替身后，太子爷不伺候了 libreModern Romance230k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Male substitute + unconventional pursuit-after-breakup + love-struck male lead] [Cool, alluring female lead + ruthless heir to a powerful Beijing family] Everyone said the arrogant young master of Beicheng had, for the first time, taken a pretty and obedient canary under his wing. But wait, was I actually the substitute? Shen Xiyu was beautiful, with a beauty mark on the bridge of her nose that lent her an especially captivating air. Her eyes seemed veiled in mist, cool ye 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one! The female protagonist suffers from depression and has undergone electroconvulsive therapy, but she remains incredibly strong and self-reliant.

41. 91 曼 Be Good, Manman! Lean Closer, Young Master Ji Is Clinging to You Again 曼曼乖！侧耳，阴湿季少缠上来了 Li Wu黎巫Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Complete [Transmigrate into a book + romantic tension + everyone's darling + both leads are each other's first] [Gloomy, obsessive heir x affection-starved, foul-mouthed little rascal] [They push and pull to the limit and save each other. Everyday-life story, sweet and indulgent, with a light comedic edge] (The author is bad at writing blurbs. Read the story.) Lu Shiman transmigrates into a book as the vicious supporting actress who caused the heroine deep childhood trauma. There are four more v 10.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    The female lead seems to have been a soul-swapping character. Due to her childhood experiences (a family that favored boys over girls), she seems to have a kind of "sunshine depression." She's always thinking of others and never about herself, and her episodes are truly heartbreaking. Thankfully, she has her brothers and the male lead. The rest of the story is really good.

42. 92 全 The Whole World Thinks I’m Madly in Love with Him 全世界都以为我爱惨了他 The World Remains as It Was江山如故Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Everyone thought Xi An was hopelessly in love with Jiang Yan. Even Jiang Yan believed it. Whenever someone asked, she answered without hesitation: “I like him. He’s the one I like most...” But Jiang Yan said, “We can date, An’an, but you can’t ask for too much or be too greedy. I could never marry you.” And then Jiang Yan’s eyes were bloodshot, his face twisted with anger and hurt. “Who did you take me for? Huh? Who are you looking at through me? I tried so hard to please you, to fit your ta 818Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    🌱The female lead is somewhat depressed. 🌾①The female lead appears sunny and cheerful, but others don't know that beneath that facade lies deep darkness. 🍂②The female lead's life has been unfortunate since childhood, until his appearance.

43. 93 救 Rescue from Drowning 救溺 Yin Yiyi银以以Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted That day, Xia Zhiyun was passing through an alley when she saw a group of people fighting. She wanted to quietly take another route and leave. Just then, she met a pair of amber eyes. He gave her a faint smile. He seemed arrogant and carefree, but couldn't hide the coldness in his very bones. Xia Zhiyun looked away and timidly said, “Um, should I let you get back to it?” “Heh.” He gave a low, melodious scoff. At the police station. Xia Zhiyun said innocently, “Officer, I really was just passing 1.4kReads9.3Score20314d adds

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    I cried buckets of tears reading the first book; I wish Chu Chu happiness every day from now on. The second book was also very moving, with a strong aftereffect; I cried for an hour and still haven't recovered. The third book, while not as tear-jerking as the first two, was still very good; the female lead can fight, she's super cool!

44. 94 碎 Light Shattered in Glass Candy Wrappers 碎在玻璃糖纸里的光 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Campus × Mutual Pining × Sweet Romance • Flirting × Older Male Lead] At twenty, Lin Yinuann tucked all her feelings into transparent candy wrappers, living quietly, with thorns beneath the surface. That was until Wen Muyang collided with her world. Only then did she realize that even barren places could be touched by the warmth of sunlight. At first, Wen Muyang was simply curious. Why had a girl who once been so lively and dazzling grown so quiet and cautious? Once her disguise was seen through 1.1kReads—Score11614d adds

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    The first book [crying][crying][crying][crying][crying] is so good it makes me cry!

45. 95 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 61.6kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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    This is an absolute must-read! I've read it countless times. The male lead is both lustful and wild, fiercely protecting the female lead's beautiful hands. He gets injured and imprisoned for her sake. Six years later, they reunite, resolve their inner conflicts, and find redemption in each other. I highly recommend everyone read this book. The author's writing is incredibly delicate, making you laugh and cry at the same time. If you haven't read it yet, you absolutely must! You'll truly love it! Later, the female lead becomes depressed, and the male lead desperately tries to protect her. The female lead also strives to improve, and in the end, they fall deeply in love. I also absolutely adore the side couple, but sadly, the side female lead dies in the end [crying][crying][crying]. Highly recommended!

46. 96 同 My Deskmate Brings Me Light 同桌予你光亮 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance190k WordsCompleted The physical book is now available under the published title Moonlight Comes for Me [The author's debut work. The writing is still immature, so readers, please proceed with caution] [School Life + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Healing] Gloomy, cool, and gorgeous Orange Darling × Arrogant Young Master Mu “Brother Chen, the new transfer student is as beautiful as a fairy!” “Not interested. Leave me alone!” Later, Young Master Mu corners the little fairy in an alley and whines, “Baby, I'm sorry. 5kReads9.5Score70314d adds
47. 97 暗 Secret Sweet Talk 暗哄 Zhu Yanzhi祝言之Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted She was a girl with aphasia who came first in every exam but couldn’t speak. He was the school’s notorious troublemaker and top student. When they first met, he coaxed her into saying his name, gently encouraging her to speak one step at a time. From school uniforms to wedding dresses, from young love to growing old together. Though they went through many trials along the way, they ultimately found hope again and ended up together. Gu Weiyi once said that Jiang Zhining had spent seven years tea 1.6kReads9.2Score23114d adds
48. 98 小 A Guide to Nurturing a Little Rose 小玫瑰温养手册 Kong Kong Jiu空空九Modern Romance472k WordsCompleted (A sweet little romance, love at first sight + an eight-year age gap + the hero has a secret crush + the heroine suffers from severe depression + a healing story) Qin Xiuyu never imagined he would fall in love at first sight with a girl he didn’t know. One look was all it took for him to fall deeply for her and think of her for three whole years. Then, at a party, his best friend led over a slender, fair-skinned girl and introduced her. “This is my younger sister, Wen Nanqiu.” Only then did he l 2.9kReads8.9Score30114d adds

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    The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and searches for her relentlessly. They meet at a banquet through the female lead's brother. The female lead suffers from depression, and her brother, to prevent others from knowing her condition, tells her that her attending physician is her boyfriend. When the male lead sees her boyfriend with another woman, he decides to win her back. The female lead's brother, unaware of the male lead's feelings for her, frequently asks him to take care of her. Finally, they discover their home has been stolen.

49. 99 他 His Endless Daylight, Her Starlight 他的永昼，她的星光 Sweet and Sour Soft Cookie酸甜软曲奇Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted (Read the author’s note at the start of Chapter One before deciding whether to read this!) “Lost in Southeast Asia: The Dark Emperor’s Beloved, Wounded Love” He is Southeast Asia’s most dangerous devil, yet he is willing to bow before her. When Mo Xiaohan was ten, he struggled to survive in the muddy slums, like a beast abandoned by the world. Then a girl in a sunflower dress appeared. She gave him a biscuit, taught him to write his own name and draw sunflowers, and folded him a little boat from 25.9kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds

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    🎀✨①The female lead is a top medical student who is deceived by her best friend and sold into the darkest auction house in Southeast Asia. She suffers from PTSD, cries constantly, and feels extremely insecure. 🌿The male lead is a tyrant in Southeast Asia who searches for the female lead for seventeen years, accompanying her, guiding and helping her overcome her fear, and ultimately making her a lover who can fight alongside him.

50. 100 归 When She Returned, She Shone Brighter Than Ever 归来时，她光芒万丈 An Yuxia安遇夏Modern Romance385k WordsOngoing [Genius returns × childhood sweetheart becomes a top-tier star × a battle of equals × brilliant female scientist × scumbag gets his comeuppance] At twenty-two, she gave up her future and stayed behind for love, only to be utterly crushed by the words, “We’re not from the same world.” Later, she left the country and fought her way to success, becoming MIT’s youngest postdoctoral researcher and a specially appointed researcher at a national laboratory. She returned home covered in honors and went 244Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book. The female protagonist suffers from severe depression and CPTSD; she's a genius walking a knife's edge.

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