Marriage First, Love Later: The Female Lead Doesn’t Like Him at First, but They Fall in Love Eventually 先婚后爱文，女主前期不喜欢男主 ，后来相爱

1. 251 七 A Sweet Wedding Night in the 1970s: Even an Arranged Marriage Can Be Wonderful! 七零新婚夜，包办婚姻也很甜！ Orange Soda and Lemon Juice橘子汽水柠檬汁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed Military Marriage Romance] [Beautiful, Sweet-Talking Wife + Gentle, Healing, Rugged Husband] She wakes up on the night of her arranged wedding in the 1970s. Her husband is a handsome, idealistic man with impeccable credentials. Should she marry him or not? Lin Qingya soon decides she’s glad she did. Her rugged husband is surprisingly sweet! The heroine is career-focused, clear-headed, and sensible. The hero dotes on his wife and is gentle and reassuring. Sweet romance throughout, no 6kReads9.1Score44314d adds

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2. 252 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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   In ancient times, the eldest daughter of a noble family suffered countless humiliations. [Laughing]

3. 253 银 The Bank President’s Daughter-in-Law from the Countryside 银行行长家的农村儿媳妇 Long Xinyue龙馨月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Brother-and-sister dynamic + Urban romance + Marriage first, love later + Childhood sweethearts + Female growth The wealthy male lead and the rural female lead were born in neighboring hospital beds, just one day apart. The female lead is stunning and attracts admirers wherever she goes, yet she’s gentle and well-behaved. The male lead is a roguishly handsome man of the world, considerate and capable, a born CEO and the king of jealousy. Though their values and upbringings are worlds apart, fate 2.9kReads8.7Score29914d adds

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   These are all good. The first one is still being updated; it's very realistic. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. The male lead has been plotting for a long time, but the female lead doesn't know. She later marries the male lead for money, but slowly falls in love with him. It gets really sweet! They're not super-rich; the male lead is just a moderately wealthy guy. If you don't like that, please don't bother. The second and third ones are more extravagant, and they're all finished. If you like them, you can listen to them all at once!

4. 254 至 Beloved and Spoiled 至爱偏宠 Xia Qibao夏柒宝Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted “Easygoing heiress × gentle, refined second young master. Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, you won’t regret picking this up!” Wen Ruoshu never expected that the reason she’d return to the capital one day would be an arranged marriage! But it was only an arranged marriage, and she could accept that. As for whom she married, she didn’t particularly care. After all, as far as she was concerned, anything that didn’t threaten her life was a minor matter. They had agreed on a 4.9kReads8.9Score49914d adds
5. 255 差 I Almost Thought I Was the Supporting Actress 差点以为我是女配 Wu Xinglian雾篂莲Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing A heroine with a busy inner monologue who has to pretend to be cold and aloof, and a gentle, composed husband who’s actually just a big puppy! Chu Fan had a dream. In it, she was the supporting woman, relentlessly pursuing the male lead. Then the male lead’s first love, the heroine, came back. He heartlessly drove Chu Fan away, and she eventually died of grief. Right up until she woke up, Chu Fan thought the dream was a joke. Then she opened her eyes... Who was this man beside her? Why was there —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story is about marriage first, then love. In the beginning, the female lead is fulfilling her marital obligations or simply believing that there is sexual attraction between them but not love. However, the male lead is deeply in love with her!

6. 256 入 A Love So Deep: I Accidentally Married a Billionaire 入骨宠婚：误惹天价老公 Yan Gui'er燕归尔Modern Romance5.6M WordsCompleted The first time they met, she was seven and he was twelve. He was being hunted, and she saved him. The second time, she was ten and he was fifteen. At her mother’s funeral, he gave her an ancient jade pendant and promised it would be their token. The third time, she was twenty-five and he was thirty. She was unmarried, and so was he. She didn’t want to marry him, but he wanted to marry her. The fourth time, she wore a qipao and he wore a suit. Their first photograph together was printed on their 7.2kReads9.1Score76614d adds

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   It fits, but some are not finished.

7. 257 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding in the ER, Dr. Tang! 闪婚急诊，唐医生！ Qing Qianlu清浅璐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Viral Hit Across the Internet] [Sweet Romance + Comeback + Powerful Male Lead + One-on-One] “Where does it hurt?” “I... I bumped into something.” He casually pointed to the inner room. “Go lie down in there and take off your pants!” She took a deep breath and tried to reassure herself. It was just an examination, a perfectly normal examination! In public, he was a renowned neurosurgeon; in private, he was the domineering, rebellious heir to an empire. In public, she was an amnesiac young woman; 2.2kReads8.8Score41314d adds
8. 258 天 A Marriage from Heaven: Her Contract Husband Loves to Show Her Off 天降暖婚：契约老公高调宠 Qian Xiaoxuan浅晓萱Modern Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Gong Xiu Jue: “Miss Qiao, would you be interested in a partnership?” Qiao Xi Ran: “What kind of partnership?” Gong Xiu Jue: “Marriage.” Desperate to escape the control of her scumbag stepfather and mother, and with no money or prospects, Qiao Xi Ran impulsively married Gong Xiu Jue after meeting him only two or three times. She thought they would simply help each other out, but after the wedding, the CEO went further and further down the road of being her business partner, while coming closer an 73Reads9.1Score—14d adds
9. 259 天 My Pricey Husband Spoils Me Tenderly 天价老公温柔宠 A Gentle Glance轻轻一顾Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted That night, she shyly confessed, “Brother Lu, I like you.” He pinned her beneath him, lavishing her with tenderness. “I want to be the only man in your heart. I’ll get rid of every last person who doesn’t belong there.” Cool, calculating, ruthless, and devoted, he personally cut out the one she loved most and planted himself deep in her heart, where he took root and blossomed. He showed off their marriage certificate. “Wife, you’re mine. If any other man dares to covet you, I’ll rip him out by t 87Reads8.2Score—14d adds
10. 260 独 A Secret Marriage Sweet as Honey 独家蜜婚 Black, White, and Gray黑白灰Modern Romance4.6M WordsCompleted On her very first blind date, he whisked her straight to the civil affairs bureau, and they got their marriage certificate that same night. Only after the wedding did she discover that he was the eldest grandson of the Lu family, as well as the CEO of the Lu Group, one of the country’s biggest corporations. She only wanted an ordinary man and an ordinary life. She never expected to marry a CEO with such an intimidating family background! “Madam, now that you’re aboard this pirate ship, there’s n 339Reads9.0Score10014d adds
11. 261 致 Fatal Obsession: Mu Has Been Plotting to Win Over This Flirt for Ages 致命偏执：穆少对撩人精蓄谋已久 Sanjie香吉士Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted “Don’t touch me anymore, it hurts,” Chen Xiaomo cooed in Mu Zhan’s arms. Mu Zhan kissed her. “Don’t be scared. Hubby will rub it for you, and you’ll feel better tomorrow.” ❤ Chen Xiaomo thought the man she’d impulsively married would be old and ugly, only to discover that he was Mu Zhan, the empire’s richest man, with a face like a god? Looking at her dream man’s six-pack and V-line, Chen Xiaomo secretly tore up the divorce papers, swapped her birth control pills for vitamins, put on her prettie 15Reads9.1Score—14d adds
12. 262 霍 The Huo Heir’s Cherished Darling 霍少的掌中娇 Qi Yu栖予Modern Romance597k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication) Gu Jian, Beijing's notorious delinquent girl, was eighteen and still hadn't graduated from high school. She drank, fought, and wore smoky eye makeup. People feared her, and even ghosts were afraid of her: she was a little tyrant everyone said was headed for the skies. Third Master Huo Chenghan of the Huo family flicked ash from his cigarette, his stern brows lifting slightly. "I hear you want to fly up to the heavens?" Gu Jian, the little tyrant, shuddered. Blushing, she 682Reads9.2Score10114d adds
13. 263 晨 Morning Heart, Evening Promise: The Movie Star’s Girlfriend Is a Judge 晨心辰意：影帝的法官女友 Deer Appears in the Deep Woods林深鹿现Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted A male movie star vs. a female judge; love at first sight vs. affection that grows over time; a woman who brings good fortune to her husband vs. a man who keeps starting over. After a May-December romance and a reunion after heartbreak, their steady, sweet life is still dotted with unexpected twists and hardships. See how this loving couple spends the rest of their lives together... 174Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist falls in love at first sight, but the female protagonist, heartbroken from a previous relationship, refuses to accept him. However, through their daily interactions, they eventually develop feelings for each other and grow old together.

14. 264 帝 The Emperor and Empress’s Plan: My Empress Is Still Too Young 帝后攻略：朕的皇后还太小 Cute My Foot萌个鬼Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted “Oh no, a ten-year-old has ascended the throne!” Rumors spread through the streets without end... “Even worse, the emperor has married a queen!” The people were even more abuzz. Their otherwise uneventful lives now had another juicy bit of gossip to chew over after dinner. Feng Qingqian had more to do than sit high on the throne as an all-powerful new emperor. More importantly, she had to raise her queen. Frowning as she held the self-written Guide to Raising a Queen, she wondered: Why wasn't th 2.5kReads9.1Score37014d adds

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    It's a coming-of-age story, it's so good, it made me cry so much! [Crying]

15. 265 娇 My Wife Comes First: Night Young Master, Claim Her Completely! 娇妻在上：夜少，强势锁婚！ Lazy Doudou懒朵儿Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Yun Qing was betrayed by a vile man and a wicked woman working together. They killed her mother, besmirched her name, schemed for her fortune, turned everyone against her, destroyed her family, and brought about her tragic death! When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the weak and helpless heiress everyone could bully. She launched into a revenge campaign, taking on the world and tearing her scumbag ex to shreds. Her fake-sweet sister was brought to her knees, b 969Reads8.9Score18214d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, strong male and female leads, logical plot—highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

16. 266 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.2kReads9.1Score55414d adds

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    Character traits: The female lead is very domineering, the male lead's character is initially quite scummy, but later he becomes incredibly doting on his wife. Although he was a terrible guy at first, the story is ultimately sweet. Recommended rating: Four stars Genre: Arranged marriage that blossoms into love

17. 267 宠 Love at Cruising Altitude: The Captain's 100-Step Pursuit of His Wife 宠上云端：机长追妻100式 Half a Cigarette Butt半支烟头Modern Romance4.2M WordsCompleted The young master of the Sheng family in Nancheng kept his marriage secret for six years. His greatest talent was being a loyal little puppy. If Mrs. Sheng pointed east, the young master would never dare go west. One look from Mrs. Sheng, and the young master would give her the whole world. If Mrs. Sheng got upset, the young master would fly back in the middle of the night to comfort her. The young master said he had never worked so hard to please a woman. Then one day, Mrs. Sheng was stolen away 579Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    I think this is quite beautiful! Although they initially married for financial reasons and had no feelings for each other, they developed feelings for each other over time.

18. 268 草 A Sweet Strawberry Kiss 草莓甜吻 Zhi Ren知稔Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted Strawberry Sweet Kiss, also known as My Rival’s Fan “Tricked” Me! and My Fiancée Became a Fan of My Rival. After running away from home, Lu Li meets the dazzling senior star Shen Siyu backstage at an ME Family concert for the first time. Since he’s her idol’s rival, Lu Li spares no effort in trashing him. She even borrows a huge sum of money from him to chase after her idol, only to get caught red-handed and have Shen Siyu himself publicly set the record straight in an anti-defamation post. Top- 404Reads9.4Score11014d adds

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    The first book on pseudonyms and the second book on the entertainment industry are both incredibly good.

19. 269 婚 After Marriage, Mr. Lu's Sweetheart 婚后，陆总的甜心宝贝 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted Jiangcheng has a famous domineering CEO named Lu Yeming. They say he’s cold and keeps women at a distance. When the Xia family’s business fell on hard times and urgently needed a large sum of money, Xia Zhixing became the CEO’s wife overnight. On their wedding night, Xia Zhixing thought, He’s not interested in women, so he probably won’t do anything to me. Besides, he and I are classmates with his younger sister. I’m still a student. Surely he wouldn’t lay a hand on me. Only later did Xia Zh 102Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They didn't know each other before marriage, but fell in love after marriage.

20. 270 王 The Prince Kept Me Captive and Accidentally Won Himself a Throne 王爷为困着我顺便争了个王位 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance19k WordsCompleted The Prince Took a Throne While Keeping Me Captive on the Side 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese palace intrigue romance, ancient Chinese sweet love and redemption

21. 271 倾 The Revelation of Qingcheng Fuyao 倾城扶摇启示录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance34k WordsCompleted Every crisis is a chance to rise higher. She goes from being a brothel girl to a servant in the Chancellor’s residence, becomes a princess consort through a substitute marriage, and helps a foolish prince to save her own life, only to become queen. Choosing practicality over a chivalrous hero or an emperor, she takes an unconventional path to become the queen who unifies the Central Plains. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 272 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds

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    I have to say, I'm totally smitten with the male lead! [Admiration][Admiration]

23. 273 高 Director Gao’s Love Burns Like Fire 高董七分爱如火 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted A top student and campus beauty from a poor family takes a part-time job to earn tuition money, only to discover that her boss is the very person who kept her from being able to afford school. She plans to earn enough for tuition and then quit in style, but reality serves her a face-slapping reversal: I thought you were my boss, but you want to hit on me?! A fortune-teller said my destiny was beyond precious, and you proposed to me right away. Boss, are you really that practical? I'll give you a 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female leads meet due to a misunderstanding. After several unexpected encounters, the tycoon gradually develops feelings for the female lead and brings her to his company as his secretary! When the tycoon's grandmother suddenly falls ill, the female lead saves her, but the grandmother remains unconscious. A fortune teller says that the couple must marry to bring good luck and awaken the grandmother. Thus begins their shameless, marriage-of-convenience-to-love life. The male lead remains behind the scenes, fully supporting the female lead's career. The author's writing style improves steadily, becoming increasingly captivating and addictive! Super good, impossible to put down! Highly recommended!

24. 274 虐 A Swap of Torment and Spoiling: The CEO Becomes a Darling Wife 虐宠互换：霸总变娇妻 Qing Qianlu清浅璐Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted If you and your husband switched bodies one day, what would you most want to do? Yin Nian wakes up one morning in the body of her overbearing CEO husband. To keep this shocking secret under wraps, the two people who can’t stand the sight of each other have to stick together from then on. She gives the CEO step-by-step lessons on how to put on a bra, witnesses firsthand the CEO’s period disaster, and then the CEO actually starts shouting that he wants to have her baby... 136Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    That's exactly what it is, but not childhood sweethearts.

25. 275 结 I Only Loved You After We Got Married 结婚以后才爱你 Little Corn Princess玉米小格格Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Lin Yitang, the sole heir to the Lin Group in the capital and its president. He had always treated Li Xier, his childhood betrothed, like a little sister. Li Xier, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Li family in the capital. She was promised to Lin Yitang from the moment she was born. Lin Yitang was dazzling, and Li Xier had loved him deeply since childhood. She was willing to do anything for him. Who could have known that the married life she'd waited so long for would leave her utterly hea 375Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, two wealthy and influential families, a strong woman and a strong man.

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