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1. 1 胆 A Coward's 1,001st Confession 胆小鬼的一千零一次表白 M0724Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Not reborn, no System, high school setting, youthful literature, a story of being saved, personal growth, no harem] Cowards don't dare to confess their feelings, and they're afraid of being confessed to as well. If your confession is rejected, you'll be mocked and condemned by everyone. If you reject someone's confession, you'll lose a friend and go your separate ways. Can't it work out? The answer is no, because success doesn't like cowards! But what if one coward likes another? This isn't a l 35.3kReads9.5Score4.7k14d adds

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   The bag has no knife, but it looks nice.

2. 2 大 Living with My High School Girlfriend After College Graduation 大学毕业后，和高中女友同居 Unknown to All莫人知Urban115k WordsOngoing “Liu Jinming, let’s end this...” A girl tilted her face up. A faint blush showed through her fair skin. Her eyes, usually carrying a slightly dazed, endearing look, were now rimmed with red and filled with shimmering tears that glinted between her trembling lashes. In a disappointed voice, she told Liu Jinming what she had decided. Liu Jinming gazed at her through misty eyes, his feelings in turmoil. It was as if something invisible had seized his heart, keeping him from saying what he wanted 5Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 3 新 The New Campus Belle Turns Out to Be the Girl Next Door 新生校花竟是邻家妹妹 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Pure romance] + [Unexpected childhood sweetheart] + [No System] + [Not reborn] Jiang Xiang is a third-year student at Hangcheng University. Given his personality, he thinks he'll probably never find a girlfriend, so he's focused entirely on building his career. Mu Zhiyu, a new student this year, earned the highest score among the incoming class. She's a top student who has caught the attention of many teachers. She's beautiful and innocent-looking, and was pursued by many people as soon as s 47kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
4. 4 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds
5. 5 你 You Have to Take Responsibility! You Said You Liked Yanderes! 你要负责！是你说喜欢病娇的！ Green Slacking Fish青摸鱼Urban502k WordsCompleted [Yandere] [Everyday Life] [One Female Lead] [Captivity] [Sweet Romance] I like yanderes. This is a story. A yandere likes me. Now that's what I call a double blessing. Lin Xuan is a longtime fan of yandere characters. The yandere girls in games and anime are his favorites, and he can name and discuss all kinds of them like the back of his hand. But in real life? He's cautious to a fault and never goes looking for trouble. He just wants to have fun gushing over fictional girls with his online “br 42.3kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds

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   A very good novel

6. 6 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban645k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 12.8kReads7.6Score1.1k14d adds

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   I've only just started watching, but I'm already really drawn in. I keep imagining the scenes as I watch.

7. 7 离 The Day He Left Office, 100,000 Citizens Blocked the Road to Give Him Sweet Potatoes 离任那天，十万百姓拦路送红薯 Milk Pudding Basic Cola牛奶布丁基本可乐Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Power plays are the ultimate romance for men. Power plays combined with a slow-burn story set in the world of officialdom. Real life has no absolute black and white. Gray occupies most of our time, and everyone has their own logic behind everything they do. 27.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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   The humorous and witty writing style, along with the refreshing plot, will delight even seasoned bookworms.

8. 8 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 39kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds

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   This year's top romance novel delves deeply into both workplace dynamics and love, featuring a devoted, persistent, and extremely dependent male lead. The female lead is a self-made woman with exceptional intelligence and resourcefulness, showering the male lead with affection. The male lead's love is both pure and passionate, and the blend of sweetness and heartbreak is sophisticated and nuanced; reading it will definitely elevate your reading experience.

9. 9 极 The Ultimate Private Chef 极道私厨 Nix at Midnight深夜的尼克斯Modern Romance214k WordsOngoing A restaurant that only opens at night. Its handsome owner looks completely out of place on the old street, but his cooking is so awful it makes you want to throw up. But that's all right. One day, a little ray of sunshine wanders in by chance, bringing piping-hot food and the cure that heals him, body and soul. A crime boss x a brash little chef. Healing romance. Mutual salvation. A sweet love story set between late spring and early summer~ Welcome to the world of food and the underworld! Wh 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Very ordinary and heartwarming

10. 10 云 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 White Crane in the Clouds云衷白鹤Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 55.7kReads8.5Score2.9k14d adds

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    It's very interesting. I've never read a book like this before. It's very well written.

11. 11 背 I Got a Girlfriend Behind My Sister’s Back, and She’s Her Best Friend 背着亲姐脱单了，对象还是她闺蜜 Vegetable-Filled Glutinous Rice Ball菜馅糯米团Urban445k WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Everyday Life] [Romance] Shen Qiu has followed his two older sisters around since he was little. One is his biological sister, and the other is her best friend. Years later, when Shen Qiu sees his sister’s best friend again, she tells him, “Actually, I’m a lesbian.” What?! No way! How could my beloved Wan Ning be a lesbian?! Later... “Wan Ning, want to get something to eat?” “Wan Ning, let’s go out for a walk today?” “Wan Ning, I’m not a kid anymore.” Gu Wanning can’t make sen 1.8kReads8.9Score17814d adds

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12. 12 相 My Blind Date Is My First Love's Ex-Girlfriend. Is That Right? 相亲对象是初恋前女友，这对吗？ Vegetable-Filled Glutinous Rice Ball菜馅糯米团Urban429k WordsCompleted [Slice of Life] [One Female Lead] [Romance] What’s it like to go on a blind date and find out your first love is your ex-girlfriend? Cheng Mo stared at that familiar face, almost wondering if he was dreaming. He had thought it would be nothing more than a brief encounter, and that he and Ruan Wan would never cross paths again in this lifetime. Perhaps fate began anew with those words. “It’s raining. Let me take you home.” “Thanks. I’d appreciate that.” “...Would you like to come in for a whi 3.5kReads8.7Score41314d adds
13. 13 妹 My Little Sister’s Teacher Turns Out to Be My Roommate 妹妹老师竟是我的同居室友 Vegetable-Filled Glutinous Rice Ball菜馅糯米团Urban593k WordsCompleted [Everyday Life] [One Heroine] [No System] [School Life] [Sweet Romance] “Let’s break up.” After the college entrance exams, Chen Xing received a breakup message from Lu Xiaoqing. “...Okay.” Later, at his younger sister’s art studio, Chen Xing met Jiang Wanyi, his sister’s art tutor. He thought she was just a summer fling with no future, but as the new school term began, Chen Xing ran into the girl who had always lingered in his heart. She turned out to be renting his house! “How is it you!” They 535Reads8.7Score10014d adds
14. 14 哑 The Mute Palace Maid’s Daily Life 哑巴宫女日常 Pearl Pu'er Tea珍珠普洱茶Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted Maids! Maids! No Romance Bai Zhi was sold into the palace by her family when she was five. At ten, she was assigned to serve the Fifth Prince, who was the same age as her. At fifteen, she saved his life during the spring hunt. The Fifth Prince eventually ascended the throne and became Emperor Zhaoxuan, while Bai Zhi became the head auntie of the Imperial Tea Room in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Because Bai Zhi was quiet and had once saved Emperor Zhaoxuan's life, she became a famous mute m 8.3kReads8.9Score47414d adds

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    First book I highly recommend 🌲 A leisurely slice-of-life novel, check this one out! The female lead was sold into the palace as a maid by her unscrupulous uncle when she was young. Living in the palace from a young age, she learned to be cautious in her words and actions. To improve her life, she also learned many skills. Later, by chance, she saved the fifth prince and became his most trusted confidante. When the fifth prince ascended the throne, her status rose accordingly. It's a very ordinary slice-of-life story from the perspective of a palace maid. She doesn't aspire to be a concubine; she's a very clear-headed female lead. It's a very comfortable and enjoyable read 🍃

15. 15 我 The Silver-Haired Heiress Moved into My Home 我家住进银发大小姐 Southern Abyss Lower Palace南渊下宫Urban167k WordsCompleted Jiang Yun is a struggling online novelist who has been single his whole life. His parents nag him to get married and find a job, while his readers nag him to update. But since Jiang Yun has never experienced sweet romance himself, the words simply won't come when he tries to write it. Then a silver-haired girl falls from the sky, and Jiang Yun's life of keeping a beauty hidden away begins! He teaches the young lady how to peel eggs, evades his parents' surprise inspections, and fends off readers —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Super sweet! Incredibly sweet! A very lighthearted urban slice-of-life story 🔥 The male lead is a struggling novelist who has never been in a relationship but grits his teeth and tries to write sweet romance stories. Unexpectedly, a silver-haired young lady falls from the sky and makes these stories come true!

16. 16 芭 Oh, Crap! The Whole Internet Is Watching as the Movie Emperor Calls Me His Wife 芭比Q！全网直播，影帝喊我老婆 Su Er苏饵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 1v1 romance. The male lead has no first love; it's all in the female lead's sick mind! A lighthearted, sweet and satisfying story, with sweetness taking the lead and wish fulfillment on the side. First love for both leads. Important: The entire plot revolves around the romance between the leads! When I say the female lead is crazy, I mean she's actually crazy, in every sense of the word, including medically! P.S. I don't mind if you read with your brain switched on, but I recommend leaving it sw 5.9kReads9.3Score55314d adds

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    It's good, I love watching it.

17. 17 嘿 Hehe, I Might Not Be the Only System 嘿嘿，我可能不是只系统 Lailai Dada睐睐哒哒Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve bound the Tycoon System!” Fei Jing: “Wow, the legendary Tycoon System!” Xiao Yi: “Here’s your daily check-in task: collect fifty eggs from the chicken coop. The reward is an infinitely large storage space!” Fei Jing: “What kind of tycoon task is rummaging around in a chicken coop? But it did say I’d get a storage space…” Xiao Yi: “Xiao Yi has issued your daily check-in task: gather various vegetables and ingredients. For every item you collect, you’ll receive 367Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist's daily life is filled with eating, reading, cooking, gardening, and traveling; every day is fulfilling.

18. 18 宅 A Homebody Never Dreams of a Song Dynasty Beauty 宅家青年不会梦到宋代美少女 Red Is So Artistic红的很艺术Urban223k WordsOngoing A slice-of-life story, one heroine, slow-paced, not a power fantasy, slow-burn, pure romance “You might live here forever, or you might not, but for now, you can only make a good life for yourself here. If you make the most of each day, you’ll be happy. As for your identity, I’ll find a way to figure it out. We’ll do it together.” “What should I do...” “Live. Live your own life.” This is the most prosperous era this land has ever known, vast enough to hold every kind of life, every joy and sorro 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He An, a typical office worker, thought his life was just a monotonous routine between his cubicle and his rented room. But one rainy day, he unexpectedly encounters a mysterious girl in ancient costume on a park path! Who is she? Where did she come from? What kind of waves will this encounter across time create in his mundane life? Come to "Homebound Youth Won't Dream of Song Dynasty Beauties" to witness the strange cohabitation between a modern otaku and an ancient girl, and unlock a romantic and heartwarming urban fantasy!

19. 19 我 My Cozy Daily Life Running a Milk Tea Shop in Bianjing! 我在汴京开奶茶店的温馨日常！ A YanwuA言午Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Don’t read! Don’t read! Don’t read!] Yun Qingying is an utterly ordinary second-year finance student who transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty. A heartwarming story. Join Yun Qingying on a journey a thousand years into the past! Tokyo in all its splendor, a thousand years gone by. Good news: I’ve become a rich, beautiful heiress and inherited a teahouse! Bad news: I’ve landed in the Northern Song dynasty! Well, since I’m here, why not put into practice those online stories about going back 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of a beloved family, a warm and loving life, and strong bonds of kinship and friendship. Set around the 24 solar terms and traditional festivals, it features the customs and traditions of each. The story is simple and heartwarming, without any awful characters, face-slapping moments, or romantic pairings. The female lead has a privileged background; there's no royal involvement, no special abilities, and she's able to open her shop purely through her family connections. 😘

20. 20 往 An Atlas of the Past 往事图鉴 Rice Balls Soaked in Wine元宵泡酒Urban337k WordsCompleted The stories in this book feel as though they happened to people around you. Each one reflects the patterns of fate, and together they form a complete journey through life. The protagonist might be one of your relatives or friends, or perhaps a neighbor. After going through all kinds of upheavals, the protagonist changes in many ways, just as society has changed from 1990 to the present day. Rather than a book of stories, this feels more like someone's thirty-year diary, written by a person close 90Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    Wang Quan'an and Zeng Han, who had been living aimlessly, met her by chance. In their subsequent reunions, their dull lives were gently illuminated, and the outline of hope gradually appeared.

21. 21 箐 Qing Chu Yu Lan, A Little Annoyed 箐初于澜，有点烦 Chubby Bobo Girl胖胖的博博妹Sports3.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast, basketball, romance, multiple couples, angst before healing and sweetness] Brace yourself for an overload of sweetness! A love story that goes from kindergarten all the way to the NBA! Childhood sweethearts reunite and fall head over heels, with a hugely popular basketball star and a stunning flight attendant. Come witness their down-to-earth, sugar-sweet romance spanning the years! In my memories, that grubby little boy lingered by the playground slide that summer. When we met a 119Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In kindergarten, he sheltered her like a little lion when she was bullied. Later, he rose to become an NBA superstar, while she struggled through life, persevering as a flight attendant. Twice they met, twice they missed each other, yet the thread of fate tightened around them. At their third reunion, he forcefully pulled her into his arms: "From now on, I'll protect you from the wind and rain." A heartwarming, redemptive romance awaits you!

22. 22 为 You Divorced Me for Fame and Fortune, Now You Cry as I Make the Diva a Star 为名利和我离婚，我捧红天后你哭什么 One Hundred Thousand Words十万字Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: After Our Divorce, I Became the Pop Queen's Personal Assistant [Showbiz + One Female Lead + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life] Right after divorcing his celebrity wife, Lin Zhou unexpectedly became the personal assistant to a rising pop queen. Just then, his memories from transmigrating came back, and Lin Zhou naturally began plagiarizing works from his past life. And so, the legendary man behind the pop queen finally made his entrance! His ex-wife, a second-tier singer: “Lin Zhou is 28.9kReads8.6Score3k14d adds
23. 23 这 The Bizarre Men I’ve Met on Blind Dates Over the Years 这些年，我遇到的奇葩相亲男 A Bowl of Tomato Fried Rice一碗番茄炒饭Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted Ladies, don’t worry about updates stopping. These are all short stories, and each chapter stands on its own, so you can take your time reading. I’m Xia Linxi, a veteran who has survived more than two years on the battlefield of blind dates. The weirdos other people meet are usually stingy, miserly, overconfident, or full of outdated macho attitudes. The ones I meet... How do I put it? Every time I think I’ve hit rock bottom, the next one tells me, “Don’t worry, there are eighteen more levels bel 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Witnessing the diversity of human species, it's lighthearted, funny, and quite stress-relieving.

24. 24 啊 Hey! Sis, Who Made Your Heart Go Bad, Senior? 啊喂！学姐是谁让你姐心变质的！ Night Dreams Beneath the Pen笔下夜梦Urban540k WordsOngoing [Everyday Life] + [One Female Lead] + [No System] + [Not Reborn] + [Sweet Romance] After graduating from high school, Li Ming, who thought he was the hero of a novel, became a romance novelist, hoping to make a name for himself in the online fiction world. But life hit him hard right from the start. His book flopped, without a doubt... Under financial pressure, he was persuaded and pressured by his cousin into taking a part-time job at a bubble tea shop, where he happened to meet a kind upper 2Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    It has a plot, labor, foreshadowing, suspense, and a very interesting setting; it's super good.

25. 25 中 I Won the Lottery, Pretended to Be Poor on a Blind Date, and Saw Human Nature 中奖后装穷去相亲，我看到了人性 Lonely Song Song孤独颂颂Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Everyday Life + Multiple Heroines + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Human Nature] Yang Fan was an older bachelor with no prospects. He casually bought a lottery ticket and won a hundred million, going from penniless to the richest man in the county overnight. To put people’s true colors to the test, he chose to keep living a low-key life and see what the women he met on blind dates really thought of him... 443Reads7.6Score11914d adds

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    After winning the lottery, Yang Fan pretends to be poor to go on blind dates. Amidst the daily lives of multiple female leads, he simultaneously feigns weakness to outsmart others, gaining a keen understanding of the coldness and warmth of human nature – it's increasingly captivating. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

26. 26 命 The Ups and Downs of Fate: Love and Perseverance 命运的沉浮：爱与坚守 The Salted Fish Tried to Turn Over and Got Stuck to the Pan咸鱼想翻身粘锅了Urban94k WordsCompleted A chance collision on the street brings Lin Yue and Shen Yi together, setting them on a journey of intertwined destinies. The spark of love catches fire when they least expect it, but one trial after another awaits them. Their families' opposition looms like a boulder in their path, the workplace shifts unpredictably, and a health crisis casts its shadow over them. From love at first sight to weathering workplace hardships hand in hand, their relationship grows ever stronger through the storms —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is good; the detailed descriptions are excellent, making it easy to visualize the scenes in your mind.

27. 27 诀 City of Farewells 诀别之城 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Three years ago, a devastating betrayal left Yang Jie heartbroken, and she called off the wedding she had looked forward to all her life. She thought she and Ye Mao would have nothing more to do with each other. Three years later, the man who had hurt her so deeply appeared before her again, quietly pleading for forgiveness. The real estate industry is a cutthroat world, and people are hard to read. Her former lover presses closer at every turn, and their old feelings refuse to fade. This time —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is well-written. The story, set against a real estate backdrop, is fresh and engaging, with a surprisingly powerful and memorable plot. Highly recommended.

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