Looking for Completed, High-Quality Novels with Beautiful Prose 求已完结的作者文笔细腻的高质量的小说

1. 1 爱 Love Is Colder Than Death 爱比死更冷 Summer Glow盛夏微光Modern Romance53k WordsCompleted Her father ruined his family for the sake of profit. Years later, he returned for revenge, and she was sold to him to pay off the debt. She thought he hated her to the core, never knowing he loved her with all his heart. When their child died in an accident, she lost the only reason she had to keep living. Like a fluttering butterfly, she leapt into the abyss. “Li Wenyi, do you like... this... ending...?” 442Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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   All are high-quality short-film completed tragic ending stories, very addictive, and the writing is all good. I highly recommend "When Dawn Breaks, You Return," it's incredibly moving and makes you cry!!! "There Was Once Someone Who Loved Me Like Life" and "I Once Promised You a Lifetime of Joy" are also very moving and well-written. Recommendation rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ The remaining stories have slightly weaker writing but are still good. Recommendation rating: ✮✮✮

2. 2 终 At Last, I Admit Defeat 终于愿赌服输 Spring Thunder Cannon春雷炮Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted “Why couldn't you be the one who got sick?” “Why couldn't you be the one who died?” With drunken eyes, the man bends down and whispers the most heartless words in the gentlest voice. But he doesn't know that she really is going to die. 13.1kReads8.2Score86314d adds
3. 3 曾 There Was Once Someone Who Loved Me Like Life Itself 曾有一个人，爱我如生命 Rolling the Sun into a Ball搓圆太阳Modern Romance47k WordsCompleted For more than twenty years, Shen Siyan had stubbornly loved a man named Xiao Zonghan. Even when he resented and hated her, she had never thought of giving up. But now, she was reaching the end of her strength... 1.2kReads6.5Score18114d adds
4. 4 我 I Once Promised You a Golden Age of Joy 我曾许你盛世欢颜 Flirtatious Little Bottle风流小瓶子Modern Romance44k WordsCompleted Ye Chen waits for his Mrs. Ye, from the days when youth was like a dream until her hair turns white as snow. But he will never know that his Mrs. Ye was buried long ago in that rotten, muddy grave... 1.6kReads6.6Score27214d adds
5. 5 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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   These books are good.

6. 6 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 2.6kReads9.2Score40214d adds
7. 7 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 6.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
8. 8 国 The Imperial Preceptor Fears Nothing 国师她无所畏惧 Northern Feather Kite北翎之鸢Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted Xue Fei, Grand Preceptor of the Great Abyss, wakes from a nap to find that the Great Abyss is gone, the crown prince of its enemy nation has been reincarnated several times, and she is sitting in a coffin, staring wide-eyed at a group of strangely dressed people. An earthquake sweeps across the deserts of northwestern Huaguo. In its aftermath, an ancient tomb appears in the sands. Archaeologists hurry to the site and, after countless hardships, finally reach the main chamber. Then the coffin ope 2.6kReads9.1Score22214d adds

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   I really loved the first book. The male lead is a Pixiu (a mythical creature), not the professor from the beginning. There's not much to say about it, just read it and you're done. This book involves many creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, it's very educational. I won't go into detail about the second book.

9. 9 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.7kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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   These books are all by the same author and are so engaging that you'll want to read them a second time. They're clear, immersive, and really enjoyable. I highly recommend all of Yu Buyu's books; they're very coherent.

10. 10 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds
11. 11 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.3kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds
12. 12 社 The Shy Maid’s Secret Crush on the Villain’s Second Male Lead 社恐小丫鬟偷偷暗恋反派男二 Jian Yan Qianqian简言浅浅Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted A self-conscious, sensitive heroine × a gloomy, lovesick male lead. Mutual healing, one-on-one romance. After transmigrating into a book, Su Li winds up playing matchmaker, devoting herself to helping the original male and female leads find love. Acting as the couple’s personal bodyguard, she fights her way through every obstacle, and takes care of the lovesick second male lead who has his eye on the heroine along the way. But… “Help, the second male lead is so pitiful, a little black lotus that 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here's a short, slightly angsty story I wrote 😳😳😳 "The first day I fell in love with Shen Muzhi, it was a beautiful sunset. He was riding his horse freely, bright and exuberant." "The forty-eighth day I fell in love with Shen Muzhi, he said he loved me. I didn't believe him, but I wove a dream, hoping it would never end." "The three hundred and one day I fell in love with Shen Muzhi, the dream ended." "My love, hello! I am A-Li from many years in the future~" "Because, I'm going to become a star in the sky~" "I really love you so much, Shen Muzhi."

13. 13 团 The Beloved Little Childhood Friend, The Bandit Bosses Can't Hide Anymore 团宠小青梅，山匪大佬们藏不住了 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reclusive experts + an ensemble cast's comeback] Everyone on Black Bandit Mountain has a special skill, but they've retired from the martial world to raise children. Who knew life after retirement would be anything but peaceful! Zhizhi goes fishing, and the fish leap right into her net? Zhizhi goes down the mountain and catches a notorious bandit? Zhizhi goes to the academy and makes a name for herself in a fight! Zhizhi goes to the capital, and, well... The realm falls into chaos, and the dyna 30.9kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    This book! So many foreshadowing elements in the beginning are all mentioned later, and when they are mentioned, it really made me tremble with excitement—it felt so natural, and the emotional descriptions were incredibly delicate. I made 48 notes, and even after reading it, I still get teary-eyed countless times when I look back at those notes. 😢😢😢

14. 14 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.5kReads8.9Score54714d adds

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    Completed. The writing is humorous and witty, with a plot full of twists and turns that avoids clichés. A goddess doctor transmigrates to ancient times and enjoys a satisfying journey of taking revenge on villains and building her career.

15. 15 神 The Divine Lord Picked Up a Demon Lord and Took Him Home to Raise 神尊捡了个魔君回家养 Fish Cake Tube圆筒鱼糕Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted After the Demon Venerable loses a battle, he turns into a phoenix egg and is accidentally delivered to the Divine Venerable's residence. “What kind of egg is this supposed to be?” The Divine Venerable decides to roast it. Who would have thought a chubby baby would crawl out? After asking around and finding that the child has no parents, she simply takes him in and raises him for fun. She enjoys good food and takes other people's little immortals along to fight monsters and level up. But... i 1.2kReads9.2Score16814d adds

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    The male lead is a fire phoenix, the Demon Lord, and the female lead is the Heavenly Dragon King. They're a perfect match 🥰. There aren't any major misunderstandings. The author's writing is excellent. The female lead is a bit slow to understand romance, but she's passionate, principled, and has strong principles. It's a bit funny, so it's worth checking out.

16. 16 完 Oh No! The Pretty Boy I Kept Is the Young Master of Beijing's Elite 完蛋！我养的小白脸是京圈太子爷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: My Toyboy Is the Powerful Young Master of the Capital On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and kept an impossibly handsome toyboy. Why not? They could all have a good time together! The toyboy had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and was clingy. He could be both wolfish and sweet, and loved to act cute. After three carefree years, Jiang Ciyou handed him an enormous check. “Darling, my husband is back. Let’ 28.8kReads9.0Score5.9k14d adds
17. 17 一 I Woke Up with 40 Murder Cases on My Hands 一觉醒来：我背上了40起命案 No Joy无喜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Xiao wakes up to find everything around him strangely unfamiliar. The only thing beside him is a diary. He thinks it might explain his current predicament, but as he reads, he begins to doubt whether its contents are real. It is clearly a record of crimes committed by “himself.” Just as Chen Xiao is about to read on, the piercing wail of police sirens downstairs jolts him awake, and he can't help imagining the worst... 29.5kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    I also appreciate delicate writing styles, but very few books can keep me reading to the end. Some people don't understand the female lead in the second book, but she's actually growing. You might not get into the beginning, but it gets really exciting later on.

18. 18 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.7kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
19. 19 弃 The Abandoned Child 弃儿 Jing Ran Antang婧冉安棠Modern Romance491k WordsCompleted She was destined to be a mistake from the moment she was born. Being born the wrong sex brought her a life of misfortune. Hu Sanmei was the most pitiful woman I had ever met. Raised under the oppression of feudal thinking, she struggled against her fate, yet Heaven never once looked kindly upon her, abandoned by her parents at birth. Her mother's experiences and her older sisters' advice made her believe that getting married and having a son would bring her a happy life. But one failed marriage 8.9kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
20. 20 疯 My Unhinged Persona Can't Crack [Infinite Flow] 疯批人设不能崩［无限流］ Da Yao大夭Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted [Infinite quick transmigration + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + no romance. The heroine acts like a lunatic, but she's absolutely sane! Slow-paced! Slow-paced! Slow-paced!] After the S-rank felon Ye Li is forcibly bound to a Punishment and Rehabilitation System, she's exiled to countless perilous worlds created in virtual reality to serve her sentence and undergo punishment. The more she suffers while serving her time, the more of her sin points are deducted. During her sentence, Ye L 4.4kReads9.5Score62714d adds
21. 21 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3k14d adds

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    Both books are complete, with relatively few chapters. Those who enjoy short stories can skip them. The first is an ancient romance, and the second is a time-travel story. Those interested can click to read the synopsis.

22. 22 神 The Mysterious Husband Is Impossible to Ignore 神秘老公惹不起 Falling Water, Blossoming Colors落水缤纷Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted She got drunk on her birthday. Ten months later, she gave birth to a child. The next day, the baby’s father showed up at her door. She asked, “Do you have a car, a house, and savings?” The man stared at her blankly. Resigned, she said, “Fine, I guess I’m out of luck. From now on, I’ll earn the money and support the family, and you can take care of the baby.” But can someone explain how the man she was supporting suddenly turned into the president of a multinational conglomerate, worth hundreds o 6.1kReads9.1Score2.8k14d adds

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    Story Summary: This book is full of intricate plot twists and turns, a real battle of wits and courage, it's excellent! 👍👍👍👍

23. 23 一 A One-Night Surprise: The CEO Daddy Comes Knocking 一夜惊喜：总裁爹地欺上门 Qu Yige曲一歌Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted One scheme, one night of mistaken passion, and her life hit rock bottom. To save her own skin, she was forced to flee abroad. She had only meant to write that night off as an accident, but then came an unexpected shock: two little bundles of joy barged into her life. Five years later, she returned in style with her two children. When her shameless ex wouldn't leave her alone, she grabbed the arm of a random man in desperation. She never expected that from then on, he would cling to her relentles 5.7kReads9.0Score91014d adds
24. 24 奶 She's Sweet as Milk, With a Perfect Sweetness Score 奶味的她甜度满分 I Want to Be a Little Salted Fish想做一条小咸鱼Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet love + mutual healing] Ye Yuzhou is the school bully and top student at No. 1 High School. He fights, smokes, skips class, and does it all. One day, a girl transfers to the school. She accidentally sees Ye Yuzhou getting into a fight. Not wanting to cause trouble, she tries to run away in a panic, but he stops her… After that, Ye Yuzhou turns over a new leaf. Every day on campus, she can see him following a girl around, trying to win her favor. He brings her milk and 453Reads9.2Score10114d adds

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    These are books about school life, and the authors write very well with delicate prose. If you like reading school-themed novels, I highly recommend the following three. They are really good and have high ratings. These three books are basically about things that happen on campus, and the romantic relationships between the male and female leads are also very nice. Go for it!

25. 25 大 The Big Shot’s Little Ancestor Is Sweet as Can Be 大佬的小祖宗甜爆了 Lin Haixiu林害羞Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted Honestly, one of Tao Ye's proudest accomplishments is that in all eighteen years of his life, he's never once dropped his arrogant, domineering, flashy, and impossibly cool persona. But ever since he met Wen Miao, who came from Jiangnan, the big bad wolf has turned into a little white rabbit. All he does now is act cute and beg for attention. He could rule the sea, but instead he chooses to savor the sweetness of love. Brother Ye's Guide to Winning Her Heart is now in session! Lesson One: What d 5.2kReads9.5Score75214d adds
26. 26 清 Seven Parts Sweet 清甜有七分 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Rebellious bad boy X spoiled little drama queen] The first time Lin Shixi met the school bully everyone talked about, she immediately got on his bad side. But with her survival instincts kicking in, Lin Shixi still obediently apologized Lin Shixi: “I’m sorry.” Jiang Ye: “I can’t hear you.” Lin Shixi: “…” From there, they kept finding new ways to mess with each other. The formidable Jiang Ye also secretly swore that if he ever paid attention to Lin Shixi again, he’d be a dog. Then, who knows 4.9kReads9.5Score84114d adds
27. 27 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 557.8kReads9.3Score70.2k14d adds

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    Born in a village at the foot of the immortal mountain, he suffered cold treatment from a young age. After his grandfather died, he left behind a elixir that transformed him from a mortal to an immortal. He was then taken up the mountain by the immortal sect, but because he was classified as a low-grade white bone when the spirit valley was tested, the elders ordered him to go down the mountain to repair himself. If he could not pass the great test, he would be forever barred from becoming an immortal...

28. 28 亿 The Billionaire's Favorite: Dr. Song, Don't Go 亿万枭宠：宋医生，别来无恙 Fang Fang方方Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted She was the notorious cast-off wife of a powerful family. He was the noble, mysterious third young master of the Lu family. “Dr. Song, I’d like to invite you to a simple meal.” “I’m sorry, doctors can’t accept food or drink from patients.” He reached out with his long arm and gripped her chin in both hands. “Woman, are you playing hard to get?” Sensing danger, she tried to escape, but he kept closing in, right on her heels. She sneered. “Third Young Master Lu, do you know what the word ‘respect’ 4.6kReads9.2Score56614d adds

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    This is just my personal opinion; I'm rewatching it from the bottom of my drawer.

29. 29 特 Adorable Agent Baby: The CEO's Daddy Is Asking for Trouble 特工萌宝：总裁爹地惹不起 Makeup on Your Lips妆卿唇Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Six years ago, she was set up and spent one wild night with a man. Six years later, she makes a triumphant return with her adorable genius twins, vowing to make everyone who schemed against and humiliated her pay in blood. After taking her revenge, just as she is about to leave it all behind, she finds herself trapped in the arms of the terrifying man everyone fears. "You stole my genes and thought you could run? Then I'll just have to make sure you can't get away..." 2.5kReads8.8Score36414d adds
30. 30 老 My Wife Is a Little Too Fierce 老婆大人有点拽 iMelodious Flutei笛声悠扬Modern Romance4.4M WordsCompleted “That night six years ago, you were the one who ordered someone to kidnap me, weren’t you?” The man glared at her, his voice ice-cold. “Where’s your proof?” the woman teased coyly, completely unafraid. He reached out and lifted the cheeky little guy nearby, bringing him right up in front of them. “Isn’t he the best proof?” The woman raised an eyebrow, mischief dancing in her eyes. “Son, do you think he could have a baby as handsome as you?” The little fellow rolled his eyes in disdain, looking u 276Reads8.0Score10014d adds
31. 31 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    The first four are set in the modern entertainment industry, with humor, patriotism, and a sense of responsibility; the fifth is about ancient palace intrigue, written with delicate prose and a slow, steady flow. In short, they're all very good!

32. 32 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds
33. 33 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds
34. 34 国 The Nation’s Movie Emperor Has a Secret Crush on Me 国民影帝暗恋我 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Word is that national heartthrob Yu Qianfan has someone he secretly loves? Fans: “No, I don’t believe it! He loves us!” Word is that the person Yu Qianfan secretly loves is Queen Li? Fans: “Li Jin? No way! Those two don’t get along. This rumor is definitely false!” During a variety show game, Yu Qianfan put his hand on a lie detector. Host: “I heard you have a secret crush. Is it Li Jin?” Li Jin shot him a cold look. Yu Qianfan answered, “No.” Zap! The red lights flashed, and the alarm blared. L 13.4kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds
35. 35 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
36. 36 帝 The Emperor Was Bullied, and His Darling Came Running to Save Her Husband 帝君被欺辱，娇娇飞奔来救夫君了 Feng Longyue风泷月Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Completed short sweet romance + sweet fawn vs. mad ruler + spirits + redemption + come pinch the little fawn's antlers + short, fluffy treat] [I walk in darkness, covered in filth, and have never cared. Yet when you smiled and reached out both hands to me, I didn't know what to do.] Bai Ze, the king of deer, understands the nature of all things and knows the forms of everything under heaven. He can answer questions about the spirits and demons of the world. She is Bai Ze's daughter, peerless in 417Reads9.0Score10714d adds

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    Completed, good-looking

37. 37 我 There’s No Way My Husband Is a Sickly Villain 我的夫君不可能是病娇大反派 Nan Xiaoxiao南小小Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Strong + They Dote on Each Other!] When Lu Xingyue started her senior year of high school, a fantasy game set in an ancient world mysteriously appeared on her phone. She started playing because she thought the characters looked lovely. Later, she found an exceptionally handsome young man in the game. She fell in love with a pixel character and married him in a wedding ceremony. Later, as the pressure of the college entrance exams mounted, she chose to give up 8.8kReads9.3Score95014d adds
38. 38 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
39. 39 被 After the Vampire Queen Bit Me, I Became Her Darling Husband 被血族女王咬后我成了她的小娇夫 Gold in My Pocket兜里有金金Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Both are each other's first and only, mutual flirting and doting, with a little showbiz] Shang Yu, a vampire queen who has lived for ten thousand years, awakens at an auction where someone has paid a billion to buy her corpse. A shootout breaks out during transport, and she rises from her coffin. The scent of blood in the air is wonderful! Her eyes fall on the injured man. She lifts his chin and gently kisses his wound: "You taste so sweet." … They say Shang Yu owes her rise to men, but a close 1.2kReads9.2Score15714d adds
40. 40 生 After Our Baby Trends Online, the Empire's CEO Comes Every Night to Soothe the Child 生崽热搜后，帝国总裁夜夜来哄娃 The Wind Is Warm风很暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the height of her career, top-tier star Shi Muran vanished without a trace. A year later, she reappeared in the headlines after giving birth in a very public fashion! The whole country went wild! The celebrity widely considered the purest in the entertainment industry was a mother? Netizens speculated about who the father was, when the empire’s most distinguished man suddenly appeared on a livestream. Shi Muran did her best to deny it. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s not what you all think…” T 16.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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41. 41 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
42. 42 暖 A Warm, Tangled Love 暖暧缠情 lingyungzsModern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted When Ruan Ning left Yangcheng, she thought she was leaving all her troubles behind. But the moment she met Su Zheng, she learned that some people are unbearable in a way that only gets worse. “Name, address, phone number?” “What for?” “To file a complaint against you!” Su Zheng ground his back teeth and pulled out his police badge. After returning to Yangcheng, Ruan Ning kept feeling that someone was following her. Until… she was pinned against a wall. “What are you doing?” “I missed you.” “I di 59Reads9.3Score—14d adds
43. 43 不 I’m Done Pretending: After Winning the Factory Director’s Favor, I’m Completely Sold 不装了，抱上厂长大腿后我真香了 December Yo十二月呦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Jiang Yang opened her eyes, she was not only married, she also had a sixteen-year-old son. Her husband was the thirty-five-year-old director of a steel mill, and her stepson was a high school sophomore. A month ago, Ruan Wenli, who had been single for years, quietly announced his marriage. His lovely wife was a boiler-room worker more than ten years his junior, and the news shocked the entire third-tier city. Jiang Yang returned home and saw a tall, slender figure who had suddenly appeared 7kReads8.7Score57114d adds

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    This is the best story I've ever read on Tomato, and I highly recommend it to my friends!

44. 44 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.3kReads9.6Score9.1k14d adds
45. 45 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Husband Rose in Rebellion With My Corpse in His Arms 新婚夜，夫君抱着我的尸体造反了 Feng Qin凤衾Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Not a strong-female-lead revenge story. The heroine is soft and beautiful, and after being reborn, she is doted on from beginning to end. Read with caution if that’s not your thing. [Rebirth + sweet romance + household intrigue + heartwarming] Her scumbag father placed first in the palace examination and married a princess. Her ill-fated mother traveled a thousand miles to find him, only to die in the capital. The legitimate daughter became a concubine’s daughter, then was sent by her stepmother 2.1kReads9.3Score31114d adds
46. 46 禁 Has Lord Xu Broken His Vow of Abstinence Today? 禁欲的徐大人今天破戒了吗 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A new restaurant has opened in Huayang City. Its proprietor is a pretty young widow, with a slender willow waist you could barely encircle with one hand and a gaze that seems to hook you in... People have taken to calling her the “Beguiling Blossom Proprietress.” The stern prefect, who has always kept his desires in check, darkened at the sight and scolded her coldly: “Shameless and depraved!” Later, the aloof Lord Xu, who never paid attention to women, met the beguiling and enchanting proprie 4kReads9.3Score56914d adds
47. 47 弃 The Tearless Orphan 弃儿无泪 Mu Feng Wuchen沐枫无尘Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted Abandoned by her family at birth, she was passed from place to place before being adopted by her current parents. Her adoptive mother, determined to support the household, always tries to control her life. Her future is in danger of being ruined, she has no say in whom she marries, and even after starting a family, she will still be under their control. Though she is only a little girl and has already reached the lowest point in her life, she possesses a powerful soul. See how she uses her unyie 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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48. 48 弃 The Tearless Orphan II 弃儿无泪二 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted From the day she was born, she was abandoned by her family. After many twists and turns, she was finally taken in with compassion by her current adoptive parents. But life still had no smiles for her. For the sake of the family’s livelihood, her adoptive mother often tried to set her life on a predetermined path. Trapped by layer upon layer of restrictions, her future seemed shrouded in gloom. She had no say in her marriage, and even after starting a family and building a career, she could not e 20Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 四 The 1940s: Conquering the Hard Years 四零：干翻艰苦年代 Yellow Sand, Heart in Sorrow黄沙心悲凉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [1940s + Farming + Pocket Dimension + Artificial Intelligence + Growth] In a time of war, little Jiegeng was abandoned by her own mother. With her baby brother in her arms and the help of an artificial intelligence, she took one step at a time out of a small mountain village and grew into a towering tree. 9.2kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    The writing style is very delicate.

50. 50 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds

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