No Female Lead! A Tragic Story That’ll Make You Cry 无女主！虐文！虐到哭的那种

1. 151 爱 I Can't Bear the Price of Loving You 爱上你的代价让我承受不起 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Su Yichen, courtesy name Youxian and childhood nickname Mo'er, is called Su Mo by his family. Ever since he was little, he has loved the older boy who once saved him, Prince De, Xiao Yixuan. When he grows up, he uses his own abilities to help Xiao Yixuan ascend the throne, only to see his mother forced off a cliff. Left crippled, he throws himself into the moat... 498Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   A tragic romance novel, set in ancient times, featuring two protagonists.

2. 152 分 After the Breakup, the CEO Keeps Chasing Me 分手后总裁老追我 Hua Qinian花七念Two Male Leads337k WordsCompleted Gu Shaoxi had loved Lu Li for three years, only to end up getting kicked out. All he wanted was a dignified breakup, but instead, President Lu started relentlessly pursuing him. Damn it! I poured my heart and soul into you for three years, and you barely cared. Now that I’ve left, you’re chasing after me? Gu Shaoxi rolled his eyes. Lu Li said, “I have my reasons.” “President Lu, we have nothing to do with each other anymore.” “I know.” “Then why are you clinging to me like glue? Get lost. Keep y 37Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   Not particularly angsty

3. 153 协 Spoiled by Contract: The Abstinent Tycoon Refuses to Let Go 协议宠溺，禁欲大佬不愿放手了 Tea Yaya茶丫丫Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The whole family dotes on him Xia Ran finally got together with the person he had secretly loved for years. He kept his relationship with Gu Zheng a secret from everyone and devoted himself to caring for Gu Zheng's child. But after giving his whole heart for more than a year, all he got in return was a breakup. Looking at the man he had loved for so many years, Xia Ran smiled. It turned out that in Gu Zheng's heart, he had always been nothing more than a servant. The moment the person Gu Zheng t 96Reads8.3Score—14d adds
4. 154 替 The Substitute’s Acting Is Explosive, and Mr. Song Stumbles into a Trap 替身演技炸裂，宋总阴沟里翻船 Frosty Maples in Late Autumn霜枫晚秋Two Male Leads530k WordsCompleted The person Mr. Song loved went abroad, so he kept a poor student, Chu Yanyi, by his side as a stand-in for two whole years. Mr. Song knew Chu Yanyi was hopelessly in love with him. Those eyes full of affection alone gave him away. When the real thing returned, Mr. Song prepared to send the stand-in away, but the stand-in killed himself. Just as Mr. Song thought Chu Yanyi was dead, he discovered that the man’s parents had been paid to pretend to be his parents, and the urn supposedly holding his 8.5kReads9.2Score98714d adds

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   The person the seme likes went abroad, so he took in a poor student as a substitute. The uke likes the seme from the beginning, but later the uke's white moonlight returns and the seme plans to get rid of the uke. Then the uke fakes his death, and the seme starts a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" drama. The seme is really disgusting in the early stages, disrespectful and cold to the uke, treating him purely as a tool for venting his anger, and even using the uke to spite his white moonlight.

5. 155 银 When the Ginkgo Leaves Fall 银杏落下时 Wanyan Yuning完颜雨凝Two Male Leads62k WordsCompleted [If you enjoy this, please leave lots of comments and ratings. Love you!] #BoysLove #Angst #Tragedy #BEAesthetic #Realistic #MutualDevotion #UnforgettableRegret #ConversionTherapy #DoubleDeath At nineteen, Cheng Ye and Lu Ming thought love could conquer everything. A ginkgo-leaf bookmark, two handmade rings, and a promise to go south. They ran away together on a rainy night and kissed beneath a bridge, believing that if they went far enough, they could reach a future of their own. But their pa 358Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A BL (Boys' Love) novel with two male leads, both heart-wrenching and incredibly moving [crying emoji

6. 156 君 Jun Lai Xi: His Highness's Shadow Guard 君来兮：本王的影卫大人 She Chui Xiao Xue Fei佘吹小雪飞Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted A loyal, devoted, and incredibly powerful shadow guard A handsome, proud, and suspicious prince Prince He Junyan of Ye, barely clinging to life, has one person he can truly be proud of: his personal shadow guard. Whatever he orders, no matter how big or small or how closely it concerns him, the guard carries out flawlessly, often going above and beyond. His personal shadow guard is also a master of martial arts. There are only a handful of people in the world who could fight him to a draw. He i 61Reads6.7Score10014d adds

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   Two male leads. The protagonist (shou) was half-dead for many years in the early stages, and the other protagonist (gong) voluntarily became a medicine man to save him, but he didn't know... [What] A prince and his shadow guard [thumbs up] Sweet, the other protagonist loves the protagonist very much, an exceptionally good man, but the difference in their social status is huge, so the other protagonist is very insecure [smile] A devoted shadow guard with explosive martial arts skills, the other protagonist is a proud, suspicious, and handsome prince [shy] The half-dead Prince Ye, He Junyan, has someone he can be proud of by his side, that is his personal shadow guard. As long as it is something he orders, no matter how big or small, he can complete it excellently, even to the extreme. The personal shadow guard also has superb martial arts skills, it can be said that there are only a few people in the world who can fight him to a draw, he is simply the ceiling of shadow guards. However, what he doesn't know is that the personal shadow guard has a different kind of feeling for him, a homosexual love that is not allowed by the world. Years of close companionship, coupled with the Shadow Guard's exceptional talent, intensified He Junyan's possessiveness. He wanted to arrange the Shadow Guard's marriage because 'Achen' was his. However, he recently discovered something was amiss with the Shadow Guard; he had lied to him, more than once. This was unacceptable to He Junyan. But what he didn't expect was that the lie, once exposed, revealed a heart-wrenching identity: a 'drug man'! Feelings surged within him, and he finally understood his own heart. "How can the person I, He Junyan, cherish most suffer such torment!" The love he dared not hope for had been reciprocated—something Ye Chen had never even dreamed of. However, bound by his status and societal norms, he knew this love wouldn't have a good ending, so he cherished the time spent with his master. But even the strongest feelings cannot withstand suspicion and hatred, so… [Cool]

7. 157 做 Become the Big Shot's Beloved 做大佬的白月光 Heavenly Fire, Flowing Glaze天火流琉璃Two Male Leads196k WordsCompleted Two Male Leads, 1v1, Both Pure Three years later, Yu Linran found Qian Mo running a street stall. He apologized, vowed to change, and begged for forgiveness, but he could never win back Qian Mo's heart. It was already dead. Five years earlier, Qian Mo's mother had been gravely ill, and he had asked Yu Linran for money. Yu Linran refused. Only after his mother passed away did Yu Linran show up in front of him. He hated him, but what good would hating him do? It wouldn't bring his mother back. So 738Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Cry...

8. 158 暗 A Dark Obsession Turns to Madness 暗瘾成狂 Heavenly Fire, Flowing Glaze天火流琉璃Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted Each volume is a completely new, standalone story. Volume One: Love Under the Stars: After Chen Guang was in a car accident, he lost the use of his legs. Bai Weixing cared for him for three years, enduring his insults and being driven away countless times. At last, his legs recovered, but she had no reason to stay by his side anymore. So she sensibly left. Chen Guang, however, couldn’t get used to her absence. Over the course of those more than a thousand days and nights, he had grown accustomed 348Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 159 双 My Strict Teacher Became My Scheming Boss 双面严师成了我的腹黑上司 LiuqibaZz六七八ZzTwo Male Leads486k WordsOngoing A wolf who loves to discipline people with his hands, has a fiery temper, is overbearing and fiercely protective, and is all bark with a soft heart meets a poor, kind puppy who is ordinary, obedient, patient, and cries when wronged... Lu Linchuan is both an adjunct professor and the heir to Luqi Media. Ran Mingyang is a student Lu Linchuan thinks highly of, and after graduation becomes his assistant. Their backgrounds, family circumstances, and personalities are as different as fire and ice. One 5.2kReads7.4Score33714d adds

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   He's here! He's here!

10. 160 从 Transmigrating to Punish Scoundrels 从穿越开始虐渣 March Fireworks烟花三月Two Male Leads336k WordsCompleted [Satisfying scumbag takedowns + physical and emotional torment + broken relationships that can’t be mended + he dies every time] Wei Li, a model citizen, was hit by a truck while saving a brat who had run into the road. He’d imagined that the wonderful medical staff would bring him back to life, but instead, his soul floated out of his body as he watched the ambulance carry away his crushed, bloody corpse. For the first time in his life, he was speechless. With his body in that state, what were 298Reads9.3Score10114d adds

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    They are all very angsty and tragic stories.

11. 161 囚 Prison of No Escape 囚狱 Silver Fir银杉Two Male Leads665k WordsCompleted [Neither is chaste + older, insecure pursuer x gentle, straightforward recipient + Book 1 of a trilogy] When they first met, Tang Qian walked up to Sheng Bei and tapped his glass with his own. He was direct. “Are you seeing anyone? Would you like to... get to know me?” Sheng Bei's eyes were cold. “No. Don't bother.” Tang Qian had never been one to give up before hitting a wall. “Hi, I'm Tang Qian. Is even getting to know each other a little out of the question?” He had never met a man like him, 4.2kReads9.5Score54614d adds
12. 162 我 Reborn: I Was Wrong. Please Don't Leave Me 【重生】我错了，你别不要我 Determined to Become a Little Rich Lady励志做个小富婆Two Male Leads404k WordsCompleted As Su Jinyu held Gu Peilang’s bloodied, mangled body, he could hardly process what had happened. He couldn’t believe that the man who should have been honeymooning in America with his new bride had appeared before him covered in blood. With his broken body, he had shielded Su Jinyu and taken the full force of the explosion. Then, after losing too much blood, he had breathed his last in Su Jinyu’s arms. Gu Yin hurried to the scene and saw the dazed young man amid the ruins. The six-foot-five, bat 17kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
13. 163 前 The Ex Returns 前任归来 Cen Qingci岑清辞Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted “Ye Group's investment fails” “Ye Group CEO Ye Zhenyan seriously ill” One sensational headline after another appears online, while every competitor waits for the Ye Group to fall from grace. The Ye Group is now openly recruiting a professional manager, but anyone with sense wouldn't touch this hot potato. A week later, Leng Ge, ranked number one in the professional management industry yet so low-profile that barely any photos of him can be found, announces that he is taking over as CEO of the Ye 7.2kReads9.1Score65414d adds
14. 164 死 My Arch-Enemy’s Trap 死敌的陷阱 Cen Qingci岑清辞Two Male Leads598k WordsCompleted Gu Han stared at the report in his hands, his expression icy. “Get me the medicine I had last time. I’m leaving the hospital.” “Are you insane? You need surgery immediately.” “What are the odds of success?” “Less than thirty percent.” A hint of mockery entered Gu Han’s gaze. “Give me three months. I’ll come back for the surgery.” He had never claimed to be a good person. He loved Yan Heng, but had bought Yan Corporation from Yan Heng’s father, thinking that once Yan Heng had no one left to rely 2.9kReads9.2Score22814d adds
15. 165 离 Divorce Is a Forbidden Word 离婚是禁词 A Gentleman Has Wine君子有酒Two Male Leads256k WordsCompleted Lin Qianyi has long suffered at the hands of his stepmother. When news got out that he had no letter designation, he became a laughingstock among the elite. Even his once-loving father thought he lacked ambition and believed that choosing special education as his major brought shame on the family. But Lin Qianyi never gave up. Ever since childhood, he had looked up to Gu Xizhou and planned to make a name for himself in his chosen field. He never expected to keep running into him. After spending 12Reads8.4Score—14d adds
16. 166 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lovesick Big Shot Is Obsessive and Dangerous 快穿：病娇大佬他偏执又危险。 Seathead Whale座大头鲸Two Male Leads426k WordsCompleted [Yandere + Obsessive + Darkening + Both Devoted to Only Each Other] Su Su is reborn, but somehow she’s ended up in the wrong kind of rebirth. The crazed, obsessive Lord Fu: “Su Su, behave yourself and I won’t lock you up.” The cruel tyrant: “The Golden Throne Hall will be your cage for the rest of your life.” The enchanting Demon Lord: “You were the one who rescued me from hell, and now you’re the one pushing me back in.” Su Su is on the verge of tears. “If I say the System forced me to do all t 4kReads9.4Score37114d adds
17. 167 替 After His Stand-In Gave Up, the Movie Emperor Went Mad 替身死心后，影帝他疯了 Fishy Goose鱼鱼鹅Two Male Leads290k WordsCompleted [One-on-one / toxic relationship / entertainment industry / groveling redemption] The hugely popular award-winning actor suddenly announced his retirement from show business to take over a fortune worth billions. A week after his press conference, he made his relationship public. Netizens said, “So he retired for love.” Rumor had it that he spoiled his partner rotten and wouldn’t even let them appear in public. But Bai Yanfei knew it was all an illusion. He was nothing more than a stand-in. Just 104Reads8.3Score—14d adds
18. 168 妈 Mom Says: Having a Son Like Me Is a Total Failure 妈妈说：有我这种儿子，真失败 The One Chasing Shooting Stars追赶流星的人Urban403k WordsCompleted Rising star Li Chulu appears on the show Little Lu's Appointment and openly admits that she failed as a parent. She says her son has loved fighting since he was little, hates reading and studying, likes going out to fool around, and comes home late every night. “Having a son like that is a failure!” But when the production crew gets in touch with Li Chulu's son and projects his memories onto the big screen, everyone discovers that things aren't quite as Li Chulu described... He fought from a you 1.1kReads7.8Score14314d adds
19. 169 笼 The Crane in the Cage: Torture in the Name of Love 笼中鹤：以爱为名的凌迟 A Lazy Little Taba一只懒塔塔Two Male Leads100k WordsCompleted [A tragic romance + a chase to win back his wife + love that imprisons and destroys] A deranged tycoon keeps a crane captive; a cool, aloof singer’s wings are clipped. To pay for his grandfather’s surgery, Shen He enters Longchao and becomes the club’s top star, cherished by its owner, Jin Yu. That is, until one night, when Xie Zhi singles him out: “Three months. Be with me.” From then on, snow falls around them, and the crane is trapped in a cage. Xie Zhi only wants to keep him as his own priva 113Reads—Score714d adds
20. 170 零 Pain at Minus 7 Degrees Celsius 零下7摄氏度的疼痛 The Crane Dances in the Clear Shadow鹤舞弄清影Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted He missed him, then missed him again. He was a flirt who couldn't stay away from beautiful women. Their meeting was accidental, yet tinged with a sense of fate. A love that isn't accepted always runs into endless obstacles in real life. Is he willing to open his heart and love again? Can he let go of the heartbreak and the person he left behind? The pain of seven degrees below zero: may brighter days come after it. 896Reads8.9Score14014d adds

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    Believe me, both sisters are male leads.

21. 171 似 Like a Dream, Love That Never Lasts 似梦里，情深不寿 Wandering yun流浪的yunTwo Male Leads352k WordsCompleted [Showbiz] I. When the person he secretly loved confessed to him, Ji Tong hadn’t even had time to process it before a video of them being pushed together at a bar had spread throughout their circle of friends. It was all just a game of Truth or Dare. He was the only one who took it seriously. II. The young president of Langyun Group has returned to the country, and the first thing he does is attend the annual party of Xingyue Media, the least valued company under his group. During the banquet, an 388Reads9.0Score—14d adds
22. 172 快 Quick Transmigration: It’s Hard Being the Devoted Male Supporting Character 快穿之深情男配不好当 Holding a Lantern, Gazing at the Moon提灯望月Two Male Leads529k WordsCompleted [Sweet Main Story + Angsty Mini-Worlds + Over-the-Top Drama + Redemption + Mutual Devotion] Lin Yixiu transmigrates into mission worlds as the villainous male supporting character, as usual. However, after the System is infected by a virus, Lin Yixiu is forced to play the devoted male supporting character instead. Lin Yixiu thinks he’s following a tragic ending where patience and quiet devotion earn him points to go home. In reality, this quick transmigration has been Xu Qinian’s plan to save hi 377Reads8.4Score10114d adds
23. 173 筝 Spoiled by the Zither 筝宠 Sunset in the West夕阳西下Two Male Leads453k WordsCompleted "I can't believe you're so cheap. You can't live without a man, can you?!" Faced with Qin Yifeng's fury, Lu Zheng felt nothing but sorrow. If he hadn't heard Qin Yifeng say to Shen Yun just a day earlier, "When I'm done playing with him, I'll give him to you..." he would have asked what it meant. But there was no need now. He understood: it was just an excuse Qin Yifeng had made up because he was tired of him. He would leave, disappearing completely from Qin Yifeng's sight. But why did Qin Yifen 37Reads6.5Score—14d adds
24. 174 金 After the Canary Flew the Coop 金丝雀出走后 Autumn Hairtail秋鱽鱼Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted Both virgins / Strong leads / Rekindled love / CEO romance / The chase after the breakup / Suspense [The pursuer seems black but is actually pure / The pursued seems pure but is actually black] Li Yuan, the kept lover Zhou Yaoqin had supported for ten years, suddenly wanted to break up with him. Not only did he want to break up, he even wanted to be there for Zhou Yaoqin in his old age and at his funeral. Zhou was so furious he felt his insides give out and flames shoot from his head. So what if 97Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Completed, both leads are virgins, strong protagonists, the seme is cunning yet innocent, the uke is innocent yet cunning, both are intelligent, suspenseful, and require critical thinking to follow the plot. The seme, a playboy, suffers a major setback, his harem of three thousand beauties is reduced to ashes, and he experiences a "wife-chasing frenzy" in the early stages; the uke later rises from a pure and innocent girl, terrifying the playboy, and also experiences a "husband-chasing frenzy."

25. 175 穿 Book Transmigration: Becoming an Evil Senior Brother 穿书：做个邪恶的大师兄 Empty Green Lamp灯盏空青Two Male Leads737k WordsCompleted This novel has two male leads!!! They're both men! Make sure you know that before you start reading! [Cultivation + transmigrate into a book + reborn + unhinged + a husband chasing his spouse to the crematorium] When Su Qingbei discovers that he has transmigrated into a book as a villainous cannon-fodder character, he doesn't panic. As a man who knows the plot, he believes he can prevent the male lead from turning evil. When he senses that the male lead's feelings for him have changed, he still 4.5kReads9.2Score47214d adds

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    These are all quite angsty; you can try them out. Some have happy endings, while others have tragic endings. You can also check out my bookshelf; maybe you'll find something you like.

26. 176 皇 The Emperor Goes Too Far 皇上太过分 Ink Moon Fades with Time墨月荏苒Two Male Leads201k WordsCompleted I... had actually transmigrated. How should I put it? I’d landed straight in a situation as... twisted as being imprisoned. The reason? The body’s original owner had offended the emperor... As the imperial preceptor, ending up in this state was infuriating. Let’s see how Gong Chenxiu turns things around. Cold-blooded, scheming emperor: Ye Yinhan Bewitchingly sinister imperial preceptor: Gong Chenxiu 1.3kReads9.2Score17914d adds
27. 177 分 After We Broke Up, the Baby's Father Regretted It 分手后孩子他爸后悔了 Lou Yeqing楼夜卿Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Qin Jiu Chi cornered Wen Wanzhao, who had just stepped down from the awards podium, and asked with a cheeky grin, “I want to find out if law students are as good with their mouths as they are at arguing.” But Wen Wanzhao sneered and shot back, “Sir, that's harassment. I have evidence.” Three years later, Qin Jiu Chi gripped Wen Wanzhao by the throat, eyes red, and asked, “Is the child mine?” All he saw in reply was Wen Wanzhao shakily signing: Sir, this has nothing to do with yo 331Reads8.6Score—14d adds
28. 178 宿 The Host Has No Sense of Decency 宿主他不守男德 Hotpot Roast Duck火锅烧鸭Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Nan Xun is the top-performing employee in a System full of melodramatic romance scenarios. Before he can get a promotion or a raise, his career faces a crisis. He only had a little too much to drink at the celebration banquet, then kissed his cool, aloof boss in front of everyone. So Nan Xun gets thrown into the Punishment System. System: As a sinner whose crimes are beyond measure, the Host must gather enough hatred points to escape the punishment world. The Host must complete the mission witho 3.9kReads9.5Score39114d adds
29. 179 君 Let Me Take Your Yearning and Turn It into Medicine 君取相思入药来 Lin Jinzhao林今朝Two Male Leads200k WordsCompleted Yu Qinyao has a pair of flawless hands, as beautiful as jade. His left hand saves lives; his right hand takes them. “As long as I wish, I can be a living Buddha or an asura.” 676Reads9.3Score10514d adds

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    "When the Midsummer Falls on the Southern Branch" is also quite angsty. I also have BL novels on my bookshelf, both sweet and BL. [Attention][Attention][Attention]

30. 180 少 After the Young Master Faked His Death, Lord Jiang Searched the Whole World for Him 少爷假死后，蒋爷疯狂找遍全世界 White Kitty Tuan Tuan白喵团团Two Male Leads347k WordsCompleted [The husband-chasing crematorium + adorable child] Su Chen loves Jiang Yi'an with all his heart. He can tolerate the existence of Jiang Yi'an's first love and endure the pain of being disfigured, but none of it wins Jiang Yi'an's love. Su Chen dies, leaving Jiang Yi'an only a cold tombstone. Jiang Yi'an goes mad and has to undergo therapy, until he meets Tong Yu, a top student at their university and a talented young director. Jiang Yi'an: “Su Chen, where have you been all these years?” Tong Yu: 1.1kReads9.0Score10114d adds
31. 181 无 Rootless Strategy 无根攻略 Joy Before the Throne殿前欢Mystery244k WordsCompleted The case of the young man’s brain, the Yongchang silver robbery, the man struck by heavenly lightning… One bizarre case after another comes before the Dali Court. With a dazzling smile and unruffled ease, the investigator uncovers the truth. Who could have guessed that following these clues would lead to a plot capable of turning the world upside down? What is right, what is wrong? Ruan Shaoqing is indeed a man of exquisite insight, while the Marquis of Splendid Garments is a true paragon of int 347Reads9.3Score11814d adds

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    Dual male protagonist angst novel

32. 182 帝 The Emperor Above Me (Reborn) 帝王在下【重生】 Young Master Changfeng长风公子Two Male Leads186k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Shen Baijing only learned at the moment of his death that Rong Hua, who had willingly married down to him and been neglected by him for five years, was not only the greatest gentleman under heaven, but also the hidden emperor, The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above all others. In the end, Rong Hua gave up his life and his name for Shen Baijing. Rong Hua, clad in white, knelt outside the imperial ancestral shrine. “Rong Hua has failed the emperor’s trust and the d 13kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    Not enough? Look at my bookshelf.

33. 183 重 Reborn: Bound by Love 重生之锁缠情 Moonlit Stranger's Love Song月陌恋歌Two Male Leads183k WordsCompleted If Beiming Ye ever wronged anyone in his life, it was one person: someone he hurt until they were covered in wounds, yet who still fought desperately to protect him. After being reborn, he lets himself open up to that person little by little. As he repays this paradoxical love, Beiming Ye swears that everyone who betrayed, harmed, or abandoned him in his previous life will meet a miserable end. After being reborn, he keeps that person by his side and schemes to ruin the reputation of the traitor 186Reads8.8Score—14d adds
34. 184 逆 Defying Fate with His Special Devotion: The Sickly Tycoon Has Been Plotting This for Ages 逆天偏宠：病娇大佬他蓄谋已久 Mo Qian Wuhen墨浅无痕Two Male Leads497k WordsCompleted [Flirting back and forth + one-on-one, devoted to each other, sweet romance + scheming, double-standard, lovesick CEO × silly, proud sweetheart] Little Niannian keeps provoking someone’s limits, again and again, without even realizing they’re flirting. Even after that someone pins them domineeringly in a corner, they stubbornly insist, “I didn’t do it on purpose.” Mr. Gu nonchalantly lifts Little Niannian’s delicate chin and murmurs with a seductive smile, “Baby, if you flirt with me, you’ll hav 798Reads9.0Score11414d adds
35. 185 出 A Bride's Tragedy: Once Married, Follow Your Husband 出嫁从夫之美人殇 Drunk and Reclining in the Mortal World醉卧红尘Two Male Leads541k WordsCompleted When they first meet, one is the second prince of the Northern Domain Dynasty, and the other is the crown prince of the Great Jing Dynasty. He has traveled a great distance, only to be turned away at the gate. One is breathtakingly beautiful and brilliantly talented; the other is arrogant, domineering, and utterly haughty. They fall for each other at their first encounter, but one conspiracy after another soon follows. One possesses extraordinary skills and ends up wandering the martial world. W 39Reads8.4Score—14d adds
36. 186 重 Reborn: I Kidnapped the Shadow Guard 重生之诱拐暗卫 A Worthy Gentleman有匪君子Two Male Leads388k WordsOngoing In the thirty-seventh year of Yongtai under the Northern Yan, Prince An, Jing Chen, was falsely accused of rebellion. The emperor ordered him executed after the autumn harvest. On the very day the decree was delivered, Jing Chen led his men in a breakout. Only as he lay dying did he learn that the shadow guard he had long misunderstood and hurt had secretly harbored feelings for him that he had never dared to confess. 87Reads8.9Score—14d adds
37. 187 重 Reborn: A Treasure in His Palm 重生之掌中之物 Bo Yuwan泊欲湾Two Male Leads658k WordsCompleted After reading a novel that left him seething, Su Zhuqing tore into the author in the comments and declared: “What a useless protagonist! If I had all those incredible skills, I’d be doing way better than him!” But fate had other plans. When he really transmigrated into the protagonist’s body, he finally understood how hard the protagonist had it. A scumbag ex was hounding him from the front, while an arranged royal marriage closed in from behind. Su Zhuqing was exhausted. The only person he neve 17Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    These are all stories with no female lead and filled with angst.

38. 188 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Wept and Begged Me to Remarry Him 离婚后前夫痛哭流涕求我复婚 Green Ink青墨Two Male Leads203k WordsCompleted Jian Qing loved Yin Ting with all her heart. For three years of marriage, she worked herself to the bone and gave him everything she had. But Yin Ting never stopped thinking about his one true love. For her sake, he not only wanted to divorce Jian Qing, he even wanted her dead! Jian Qing escaped death and assumed a new identity. When she crossed paths with Yin Ting again, consumed by regret, she thought they would never have anything to do with each other again. But fate had other plans, and the 33Reads7.1Score—14d adds
39. 189 快 Quick Transmigration: Cuddling Up to the Darkened, Possessive Powerhouse 快穿：在黑化的偏执大佬怀里撒娇 Loves Chewing Gum爱吃口香糖Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted (Obsessive Powerhouse / Corruption / Yandere / 1v1) Ever since Lin Qi could remember, he had traveled through one small world after another. He thought he could safely advance to the male supporting-character team, but it turned out he still had to reform corrupted villains... Obsessive servant: “You gave me hope. How could you abandon me again?” Cool, aloof doctor: “I really want to peel off your skin so I can be the only one who gets to see you...” Overbearing sugar daddy: “You took advantage 1.1kReads9.4Score11114d adds

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    These are all really good, I'd like to recommend a comic, hehe.

40. 190 渣 The Scumbag Came to My Grave Begging for Another Life 渣男到我坟前求来生 Frostless Snow无霜雪Two Male Leads173k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads, Mu Chuang vs. Lin Qi] He was the heartbeat the other had never noticed in his “past life,” and the treasure he would stop at nothing to claim in his “next life.” Lin Qi had always secretly loved Mu Chuang, but after Mu Chuang saw through him, he was met with nothing but contempt. Then someone with an agenda spread rumors about his sexuality everywhere, leaving Lin Qi ostracized by everyone. The gossip drove him to the brink, until he finally leaped into the unfathomably deep Na 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These are all angst-filled stories; please ignore them if you've already read them.

41. 191 病 I Turned Out to Be the Yandere Disciple's White Moonlight 病娇孽徒的白月光竟是我 Nocturne of the Azure Sea碧海的夜曲Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete. Comic adaptation signed.] [Two Male Leads + Reborn + Half Sweet, Half Angsty + Gentle, Unrestrained Miracle Doctor Master VS Yandere, Mad Demon Disciple + Martial Arts] Only as he lay dying in his previous life did Mu Fengyan learn that he was merely a disposable master in a novel. His disciple, Duan Wuluo, had only approached him to get the Golden Silkworm Gu and save the person he loved. Reborn ten years later, Mu Fengyan looks at the disciple who has become a great demon and sneers 1.3kReads9.1Score15114d adds

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    These ten books range from extremely angsty to more angsty. None of the male leads are scumbags, but some are infuriating. In the first book, I was genuinely infuriated by Yan Zhi at the beginning; he was so cruel to the Crown Prince. But later, I really felt sorry for Yan Zhi and genuinely hoped he and the Crown Prince could have a happy ending because of his tragic fate. Plus, all the side couples are incredibly tragic; there isn't a single sweet one. It's been nothing but angst so far 😭😭😭 The second book was so heartbreaking for Xiao Luo'er. Xiao Luo'er isn't a jerk at all; don't be fooled by the beginning. Xiao Luo'er is truly wonderful. The entire book is about Xiao Luo'er's suffering. It's agonizing at the start, a little sweet in the middle, then back to angst. Xiao Luo'er is so good, so devoted, yet the author just focuses on torturing her. The third book is about Yan Yu and Jing Xuan. It starts sweetly, but the later parts are all heartbreaking. Although it's very angsty, the epilogue is sweet. Also, this book is a mpreg story; Yan Yu and Jing Xuan have twin sons at the end. The fourth book is a tragic ending. I suggest you be prepared before reading this one. Gu Zi was so good, yet he dies in the end. And then there's Ge Zi. Gu Zi paved the way for him with her life, yet he still dies. It's so regrettable. He didn't even clear up the misunderstanding with Gu Zi before he died. This book is my biggest regret. Gu Zi was so good, why did she have to die? And Ge Zi, although he wasn't very good to Gu Zi in the beginning, shouldn't he have at least died along with her? This book really leaves me heartbroken. I hope Gu Zi and Ge Zi can be together happily in their next life. I felt terrible for weeks after finishing this book. The fifth and second books are by the same author. The author hasn't made this book too angsty yet, but they've said it will be, with major heartbreak later on. I don't know how angsty it will be, but be prepared. Also, this is a "chasing-after-the-husband" story, and Si Yu is the bottom. This book is very good, but not many people have read it. The sixth book is also very angsty. Xie You truly loves Jiang Su, but because he can't express his love, Su Su thinks Xie You doesn't love her. The most heart-wrenching part of this book is Xie You's repeated suicide attempts after believing Su Su to be dead. That part was truly heartbreaking. He loved Su Su but never said it, causing them to waste three years. If he had expressed his love from the beginning, they wouldn't have been separated for three years. Unfortunately, Xie You couldn't speak. After 11 years of twists and turns, they finally got together. The seventh book is generally a sweet story, the only slightly heart-wrenching part being Gu Baiji's mistaking the boy he met in the palace for a girl. After learning the truth, everything is sweet. I personally think it's a story of mutual love. The eighth book is a rebirth story, which is also quite heart-wrenching. The protagonist was quite a jerk before his rebirth, but after his rebirth, he experiences a "chasing after the crematorium" scenario. The last book features a side couple who are also heart-wrenching.

42. 192 陛 Your Majesty, the Frail Beauty Deserves to Be Cherished 陛下，病弱美人得娇养 Little Highness小殿下Two Male Leads763k WordsCompleted [Yandere + Mutual Devotion + Redemption] The young official of the Court of Judicial Review, a sickly beauty who pants with every step, is actually a treacherous minister despised by everyone. Mo Yanyu: “Everyone in this world wants to be a gentleman. Since that’s the case, I’ll be the villain.” He is ruthless and merciless, and everyone steers clear of him. One day, Mo Yanyu says, “I think we could work together.” A haughty prince raises an eyebrow. “That depends on how sincere you are.” Mo Yan 2.6kReads9.5Score45414d adds
43. 193 穿 I Transmigrated into a Eunuch and Met a Prince in the Cold Palace 穿成真太监后遇到一个冷宫皇子 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead!!! CP: Eunuch and Cold Palace Prince] Who would have thought my girlfriend's curse would actually come true? What do you do when you transmigrate into the body of a real eunuch? I feel like crying three times a day. But then I ran into a lame prince confined to the cold palace, and happened to witness this seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless kid in the middle of killing someone. Without even realizing it, I somehow flirted with him and got him acting strange. 14kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds
44. 194 又 The Sweet and Obedient Si Beauty Is Actually Crazy and Yandere 又甜又乖的司美人其实很疯很病娇 Nocturne of the Azure Sea碧海的夜曲Two Male Leads483k WordsCompleted [Dominant male lead + yandere beauty as the love interest + corruption + redemption + two male leads + sweet romance] [Fake sweet, silly beauty, real yandere madman Si Yu (love interest) x Lou Feiye, who’s dark on the outside but pure at heart and thinks he’s straight (male lead)] When Lou Feiye first met Si Yu, he thought he was a sweet, innocent little rabbit, delicate and pitiful, the very picture of a silly beauty. Then one day, he happened to see Si Yu smiling as he took someone’s life, and 837Reads8.7Score11314d adds
45. 195 被 After I Was Forced to Marry the Prince 被逼娶了王爷之后 Cang Yansu苍岩素Two Male Leads305k WordsCompleted General Gu Baiji has won a great victory, only to find himself besieged on both sides at the final moment and fighting for his life. After barely holding out until reinforcements arrived and securing victory, he returns to the capital, where he is greeted by a piece of “wonderful” news that nearly knocks him off his feet: the Emperor has decreed that he marry Prince Ke, Chu Wu. Prince Ke is breathtakingly beautiful, with long hair that trails to the floor, and he is also a highly skilled physici 2.7kReads9.4Score38214d adds
46. 196 大 The Tycoon's Yandere Puppy Is Soft and Wild 大佬的病娇小狼狗又软又野 Gua Pi'er瓜皮儿Two Male Leads243k WordsCompleted No female lead + obsessive + yandere + reborn + equally matched A conspiracy completely derailed Zhou Qiao's life. It turned him from a child born with a silver spoon into a feral boy raised in the mountains. Everyone said he was wild and impossible to tame. Only Gu Yanchi gave him endless warmth and acceptance. But it wasn't love. Reborn, Zhou Qiao wants only to settle old scores. But Gu Yanchi once again barges forcefully into his life. Zhou Qiao's gaze was obsessive. “I gave you a chance. You 202Reads9.2Score—14d adds
47. 197 盗 Tomb Raiding: Wu Xiaofoye Has Decided to Die 盗墓：吴小佛爷决定去死 Sun, Moon, and You日月与卿灬Two Male Leads1.2M WordsOngoing [South Blind, North Mute, East Rogue, West Flower, and the Fat Master in the Middle + Li Cu + no female lead] After being reborn, Wu Xiaofoye isn’t the only one who’s gone crazy. His crooked ways have gone crazy too. “When the innocent one stops being innocent, all that’s left is quiet malice.” What can soothe regret isn’t Thunder City, but his obsession. The day they went down into the Seven-Star Lu Palace, Zhang Qiling had made a deal with Wu Sansheng to protect his eldest nephew. Watching 9.8kReads9.5Score1k14d adds

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    Wu Xie was reborn

48. 198 请 Come, Enter My Formation 请君入阵 Order of Life and Death生杀令Two Male Leads170k WordsCompleted 152Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    I'm back with another book recommendation! [Smirk] For dual male lead novels, you still have to check out my recommendations! [Shy] The first one was truly my biggest regret! [Almost crying] They clearly liked each other, so why did they always miss each other? [Crying] Even the epilogue was torture! The second book's male lead seems to have a serious mental illness. [Awkward laugh] I wanted to curse him; the torture of the protagonist and the antagonist hurt my heart. [Crying] At the beginning of the third book, these three characters were absolutely swoon-worthy! [Adoration] But as the plot unfolded, I realized something was wrong. The master was my biggest regret! [Almost crying] It was so heartbreaking that I cried late into the night. [Crying]

49. 199 江 Fishermen’s Lights on the River, Keeping Me Awake with Sorrow 江枫渔火对愁眠 Can't Catch不能扑Modern Romance54k WordsCompleted She waited for him all her life, but he would never come back. 822Reads8.6Score15914d adds

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    It was so heartbreaking, I cried for ages and still can't recover, especially that line, "He Mian, I love you."

50. 200 顶 A Seductive, A-List Star, Spoiled Until His Knees Go Weak by a Mad Tycoon 顶流欲又A，被疯批大佬宠到腿软 Silver Isn't Gold银子不是金Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Yandere + secret identity] After being reborn with maxed-out skill points, Duan Yuchen wakes up to find himself locked in a room. A possessive big shot watches him like a hawk. Duan Yuchen: “?? This is pretty thrilling.” From then on, everyone knows that A Chen, the entertainment industry’s little flirt, is being kept by a mysterious big shot. Scripts and resources are lavished on him, and billions in funding are handed over without a second thought. Anyone who bullies him ends up with grass tw 1kReads9.4Score16714d adds

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    Both of these books are excellent! 💕 The first one gets a bit angsty towards the end, while the second one gets sweeter later on. Both are very good, highly recommended! 👍

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