Unrequited Love Stories!!! It Absolutely Has to Be Unrequited Love, I Really, Really Love Them 暗恋文！！！一定要暗恋文 ，暗恋文我真的超级爱

1. 351 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a story of unrequited love. She endured countless bittersweet summers of love for him, a love she couldn't even count. She had a crush on him from the moment she opened her eyes at birth—her childhood sweetheart. From a young age, she dared not confess her feelings, fearing the loss of a friend. To love someone, she wanted to be able to stay by their side as a friend. To be in the same school as him, she studied tirelessly, even if it meant getting the lowest score, just to be near him and catch a glimpse of him from afar. He mocked her for being last, but she didn't get angry; instead, she congratulated and envied him for being first. Then, her wealthy roommate and the school beauty appeared—a rival for his affections. She began to feel threatened; it seemed his side no longer belonged to her. The school beauty asked her to pass on a love letter, and he thought… She confessed her feelings, and the trampled love letter left her heartbroken and devastated. But she feigned amnesia, wanting to be brave once more, and she experienced unprecedented happiness. His love was real until he discovered she had lied to him, faking amnesia. She was abandoned, and she didn't want to talk to him anymore. So she went on a trip, promising to marry him the following year. But on this day next year, she received his engagement invitation in person. Her heart was in turmoil, and she stubbornly refused to go. Suddenly, she felt incredibly bitter, yet she still went out of jealousy. Then, even more desperate, she attended his wedding with the school beauty. She was supposed to be the one wearing the wedding dress, but why, while she was in agony, did he propose to her at the wedding with the school beauty's ring?

2. 352 炙 Burning Kiss! 炙吻！ Zhi Zhi之知Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Now publishing] Shen San, of the Shen family in East City, is a carefree playboy who lives for fun. But everyone in his circle knows that the old Shen San never showed any interest in women. There was only one girl by his side, and he kept her so hidden away that he was afraid anyone else might even look at her. He once doted on her as if she were the most precious thing in his life, but when they split up, they truly tore into each other. Then, at a party, someone happened to switch the chan 33kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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   The plot is clear, it's a sweet romance, the male lead is a CEO, and the female lead is a small-time actress. The author is very good at handling sweet and romantic storylines, it's worth reading.

3. 353 不 Stop Flirting, He's Falling for You! 不要撩了，他心动了！ Sugar-Free Duck无糖鸭Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet campus romance + secret crush becomes mutual] [Bold, unrestrained upperclassman × bright, sweet girl] A year later, Lin Wubai sees Jiang Sisi again at the start of the new semester at Lu University. The campus is so big that she gets lost, just as she always does. But her eyes land on the boy in the pavilion, the one she holds dear in her heart. Her heart pounds wildly in her ears, and her voice trembles, but she only has one chance. She gathers her 3.4kReads8.6Score341Shelves

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   These are all novels about unrequited love, and they are very good!

4. 354 隐 After Our Secret Marriage, the Top-Tier Star Couple Set the Reality Show Ablaze with Their Sweetness 隐婚后，顶流夫妇在真人秀甜炸了 Lou Xingchen楼星辰Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted [Two Top-Tier Entertainment Stars + Variety Show Livestream + Both Chaste] Su Wanyin is a bright, bold, dazzling beauty. After her opportunities were repeatedly stolen, she joined a livestreamed variety show to get herself noticed. Director: Why did you come on our show? Su Wanyin: Because none of the other shows wanted me. When someone plays the victim: “You're so good at embellishing things. You must be great at cooking, too.” When someone tries to guilt-trip her: “I'm not a staircase salesman 4.6kReads9.0Score529Shelves

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   [Top Post] Mutual Unrequited Love for 12 Years + Two Top Stars + Super Sweet Male Lead: Xie Jingci (A devoted, handsome, and domineering movie star) Female Lead: Su Wanyin (A noble and beautiful heiress and TV queen) A director asked, "I heard from Ms. Su that you two don't get along? Could you elaborate on what kind of incompatibility you have?" And so—that very night, Su Wanyin was pinned against the wall by Xie Jingci: "Mrs. Xie, I heard we don't get along? But when we sleep…"

5. 355 叫 How Could I Not Fall for Him? 叫我如何不恋他 Jiao Yangyang焦羊羊Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Unrequited love turns mutual | Winning her back after taking her for granted | College romance | Both leads are each other’s first and only | Sweet romance, happy ending] [Gentle, soft-spoken girl & charming, cool guy] [The male lead is a peacock, a master of playing innocent, and clingy] In high school, Li Nian was practically invisible. Lu Baichuan was her complete opposite: dazzling and carefree, a rising star in the swimming world, someone she could admire but never reach. No one knew that 8.9kReads9.3Score1kShelves
6. 356 重 Reborn: I Give You a Galaxy of Stars 重生之赠你万里星河 Little Pomelo小西柚吖Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyu is reborn in her middle school years. Will she have regrets this time? Will she repeat the mistakes of her previous life, or will she take on fate and change her own destiny? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist secretly loved the male protagonist for ten years, but in the end, he married someone else, and she married another. On her deathbed, she seemed to see the male protagonist again. Reborn, she returned to her junior high school years.

7. 357 予 Marry Me This Summer 予你夏日成婚 Miye Qinghe弥野清和Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing Li Qingzi x Cheng Chaoli [Both leads are romantically inexperienced + cozy, sweet romance + she has a crush on him + he falls for her after they marry] I met a boy when I was fourteen. In a white T-shirt and black pants, he ran toward me through the sunlight and reached out to help me up when I fell. In secret, I called him my moon: a distant light I never dared hope to reach. At sixteen, I got into the school he attended. Even though I had only one year left in which I might run into him, I st 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's so good!!! Why hasn't anyone noticed that this is also a story about unrequited love? [Drooling]

8. 358 小 The Little Nanny's Springtime 小保姆的春天 Chubby Little Cat胖胖的猫子咪Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance + Childhood Sweethearts + Bittersweet Romance + Heartache + Mutual Healing + Living Under the Same Roof] Content warning: The supporting character, the uncle, has a BL storyline. It isn't described much in the main story, but has its own bonus chapter. All are welcome, including readers who enjoy every kind of pairing. Guys, can you believe it? When I was little, my mom brought her employer's son home with her. Since he was our family's long-term meal ticket, I, 13kReads8.7Score8.7kShelves

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   The first book is still being updated, and it seems the male lead has a crush on the female lead. The second book is finished; the female lead has a crush on the male lead, but she keeps improving herself. Below is a small spoiler (not sure if it counts): The male lead also has a crush on the female lead, and we'll see his perspective later. So it's a mutual crush, but they both initially believe it's unrequited love.

9. 359 回 Back to 2019: The Physics Genius Is My Junior Schoolmate 回到2019，物理天才是我学弟 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted When office worker Jiang Xiao Yu returned to her alma mater for its seventieth-anniversary celebration, she felt a dusty physics book tucked into a crack in a wall in a corner of the library. On a whim, she took it home. She fell asleep, and when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a boy’s dormitory in 2019, lying on a bed and staring into a pair of eyes filled with shock and restrained anger. Wen Ci Yan, a genius in the physics department, was tearing his hair out over a crucial pro 3.6kReads8.4Score428Shelves

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   Having read books for twenty years, I just discovered this one and stayed up until the early hours. The female lead travels back to 2019 and meets the male lead. The two flirt with each other to the extreme. The plot is novel and very interesting. The male lead deeply loves the female lead, and they redeem each other. I love this book so much!

10. 360 温 Tenderly Hidden 温柔藏匿 Jiu Wan九绾Modern Romance462k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Reserved and gentle male lead × sunny and passionate female lead | College campus | One-sided crush becomes mutual | Slow-burn everyday romance | Healing and redemption] In the seventh year of her crush on Xu Jing'an, her friends celebrated Si Miao’s birthday. He was there, too. As the candles were lit, she clasped her hands and made a wish: “From today on, I hope I never like Xu Jing'an again.” After blowing out the candles, Si Miao boarded a train to Wugong Mountain 7.2kReads9.3Score920Shelves
11. 361 我 What We Have Is No Coincidence 我们之间不是偶然 Qi Meng齐梦Modern Romance111k WordsCompleted Love spoken aloud is still love, and so are the feelings kept secret. From the moment we met, our story was never a coincidence. "Mutual Wounds" Like snow-capped mountains and a long street, we melt away when the sun rises. Some feelings are doomed from the start, and some people are destined to part from the moment they meet. “Niannian, haven’t you always wondered how your dad died?” Li Nian always thought the Ji family was her and her mother’s salvation from a life of hardship. She never knew 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This second volume, "Sending to Chuan," tells the story of a man and woman who secretly love each other, miss each other for many years, and finally reunite after a long separation. The female lead's feelings are delicate and realistic. [Thumbs up]

12. 362 落 I Met Her as the Snow Fell 落雪时遇见她 I Dream of Being a Fish All Day Long亦终日梦为鱼Modern Romance280k WordsOngoing She is a mixed-race doctoral graduate standing above the clouds, the carefully groomed heir to two families: composed, powerful, and always in control. He is a gentle, sensitive computer prodigy, the scion of an old family, devoted and stubborn, with a heart that belongs only to her. Yi Luofei has seen plenty of ambition and false affection in their circle, but she can't resist his pure, unwavering devotion. Little by little, she lowers her guard and accepts a love that crosses the bou 6Reads—Score113Shelves

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    The ultimate unrequited love, the male protagonist's love for the female protagonist

13. 363 星 The Stars Steal a Kiss from You 星星偷吻你 Don't Be Late, Moon别迟月Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Steadfast, gentle girl × warmhearted, free-spirited rich boy] At nine, Zhai Xurang unexpectedly barged into He Ning's world, leaving her with only one thing to remember: “Don't forget me.” At sixteen, they reunited in high school. The boy who had asked her to remember him had already forgotten her. He was the beloved golden boy, while she was an ugly duckling ashamed of herself. At seventeen, she stumbled upon his secret hideaway. Thanks to a journal where he could pour out his heart, she becam 266Reads—Score102Shelves
14. 364 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 29.1kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves

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    A teenage crush, a straightforward and beautiful girl. Xu Jingmo was a troublemaker since childhood, as everyone knew. Good family background, good looks, fun-loving, and academically gifted—he had all the advantages, attracting many admirers. However, he seemed to be a womanizer, never getting attached. His rejection answers were always the same three: "Pretty, smart, and a good match." People privately teased him for being arrogant, until a girl suddenly appeared in his life, and everyone realized that such a fairy-like beauty truly existed.

15. 365 我 My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 我的暗恋不算话 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted My Unrequited Love Doesn't Count 381Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about unrequited love, the bittersweet pangs of a girl's unrequited feelings. It's about how she can only confess through a game of truth or dare, waiting with a heavy heart. When her confession is rejected, her heart aches. He choked on his water when he heard her confession; her lack of response only intensified her heartache. Her best friend comforted her, saying she didn't want any regrets in her final year of high school. She countered by asking her best friend if he had someone he liked. Her best friend smiled bitterly, saying they'd find out in college. She pressed him about which university he was going to, wanting to go with him. He, however, asked his best friend what university he was going to. She was angry that he wouldn't answer her; she just wanted to be close to him and see him, the school heartthrob, snatched away. The relationship between the three of them was ambiguous and unclear. Later, she got angry and ignored him until the college entrance exam. He offered to help her carry her books for the first time and even asked if she wanted to go on a graduation trip together. She was angry again and only asked his best friend if they were going on a trip together. He was furious and threw the book down. She thought it would hit her and closed her eyes tightly, but her best friend shielded her. She took him to the school doctor, and he jokingly said the wound would heal if they waited any longer. Suddenly, he was shocked to realize that his best friend was actually his mortal enemy. He questioned his best friend about whether he liked her, but his best friend denied it. Her heart skipped a beat, unsure of who she truly loved. She fell into his arms, unaware that his heart was racing. His ears turned red as he pushed her away, but his best friend's eyes were red-rimmed. She began to struggle to face her own heart and figure out who she truly loved. She tried to kiss him but didn't feel that spark. She was afraid to admit who she liked. She blocked him and his best friend, and after the college entrance exam, she didn't want to talk to either of them. His best friend came to find her and admitted he liked her. Her mind was in turmoil. Until she entered university, she discovered the two of them openly professing their love and vying for her attention. She felt annoyed and didn't want to talk to anyone, but everyone envied her happiness. But happiness lasted only a few seconds. Her mother, whom she hated most, called, saying her grandmother was hospitalized and they needed money. She hated her mother so much for making her a left-behind child. She was traveling a long way to her grandmother's house, but she wouldn't be able to see her grandmother one last time. She was in so much pain; the bonds of family were too strong to sever. Her favorite White Rabbit candy was a gift from her grandmother, which was why she loved it. She recalled all the happy times with her grandmother, which had become the greatest misfortune of her life. She hated her mother for being heartless and unloving. He and his best friend followed her home. It turned out she liked him because he was the first person to help her when she was being bullied, and she was deeply moved. His best friend also helped her. Recalling all the past, who did she ultimately choose?

16. 366 闪 After Their Flash Marriage, CEO Fu Coddles and Coaxes Her Every Day 闪婚后，傅总天天掌中轻宠诱哄 Cherished Snow Under the Sun阳光下的惜雪Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + intensely seductive and doting + sizzling chemistry + one true pair, both inexperienced in love + long-planned romance + sweet pampering] Fu Tingyan is exceptionally handsome, comes from a top-tier family, and is immensely capable. He is the most sought-after marriage prospect among the many prominent young women of the capital’s elite circles. After an accident, he and Yan Yue end up in bed together. Afterward, the man gazes into the woman’s beautiful face with 1.3kReads8.9Score114Shelves

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    The male lead falls in love at first sight + it's all premeditated + the female lead marries him first and then falls in love. Fu Tingyan + Yan Yue [heart][heart][heart] The men of the Fu family have strict family values ​​and have always been the top choices for sons-in-law in wealthy circles. A year ago, he fell in love with her at first sight. Afterwards, he created opportunities to see her. After an accident, they got married. Their married life is sweet and loving, a mutual pursuit. Later, he told her that if it weren't for that accident, he would have found other ways to bring her to his side. [Shy]

17. 367 对 I'm Sorry, I... Love... 对不起，我……爱…… Ling Le凌玏9k WordsCompleted I'm sorry, I... love... 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They secretly loved each other until death but never got together. A mere dozen or so short tragic love stories, each chapter gripping, kept me on the edge of my seat, bringing tears to my eyes. [Crying][crying][crying] And the ending was even worse! [Crying][crying][crying]

18. 368 我 I Gaze at the Moonlight, with a Glimmer of My Own Behind Me 我望向月光，身后自有微光 Someone Who Loves Sweet and Sour Ribs爱吃糖醋排骨的某Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted Mutual salvation, happy ending / Bittersweet, misplaced secret crushes / Shy heroine's transformation and growth / A second male lead who leaves you with regrets The world only sees the dazzling young man. Few understand the feelings hidden away in someone's heart. Jiang Yuan'an is sensitive and timid, used to shrinking away amid cold stares and criticism. From afar, she keeps her eyes fixed on that unattainable moonlight, chasing after it with all her heart. "You're the person I don't dare look 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a crush on the male lead, and the second male lead also has a crush on the female lead. It's hoped that the second male lead will become the female lead.

19. 369 蚀 Tenderness That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨温柔 A Cup of Ginger Juice一杯姜汁儿Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance]+ [Sweet Flirting]+ [Whirlwind Wedding]+ [Utterly Doting] [Mutual First Love / Five-Year Age Gap / Long-Planned Romance / Humorous / Lighthearted / Everyday Life] Sweet, sprightly counselor ✖️ Gentle, reserved, slow-to-warm soldier Three years ago, Qi Yan rescued Jiang Wen from a fire, then left without a word. When they meet again three years later, she’s a counselor and he’s the chief instructor. Their dormant memories awaken, their hidden feelings begin to spill over, and t 1.2kReads9.1Score124Shelves

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    The female lead has a crush on the male lead.

20. 370 一 I Opened My Eyes and Was Back in the Days When My Sweetheart Had a Crush on Me 一睁眼，回到乖宝暗恋我时期 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance579k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Unrequited Love!!! + Sweet Romance + Healing and Redemption + Devoted Couple + Good Girl vs. Wild Young Master + Happy Ending] A wild young master with a fierce possessive streak → a timid, sweet, well-behaved girl Xu Muwan had always been obedient and followed the rules. There was only one thing she kept secret from everyone: she loved him alone, her whole life. Deep in her heart, she had a crush on someone. No one knew. Day after day, year after year, she kept loving him. Only the su 21.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn, and the female protagonist secretly loves him; their relationship blossoms after their rebirth.

21. 371 夏 Xia Hehuan’s Secret Crush Diary 夏合欢的暗恋日记 The Mouse Who Never Gives Up不放弃的老鼠Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted Xia Hehuan's Secret Crush Diary —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very short piece, but written so realistically and delicately. It feels just like the author truly is; it kept me up at night. [Crying][crying][crying][crying] It's really good; I finished it in a few minutes, but it's so upsetting. [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

22. 372 惊 Leaves Fall in Autumn 惊秋落叶 Not a Good Day to Talk今日不宜讲話Modern Romance62k WordsCompleted [Campus Tragedy] [Mutual Secret Crush] Tang Qiu and Pei Jingnian On Ningchuan No. 1 High School's wall of outstanding graduates (its wall of fame), Pei Jingnian took the top spot that year, while Tang Qiu was relegated to the very bottom. "Wasn't Senior Tang Qiu a good student back then? Weren't she and Pei Jingnian the twin stars of the arts and sciences? How did she end up at the bottom?" "She wasn't even on the wall at first. They added her later." "I heard she didn't do very well on her exam 165Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 和 After a Whirlwind Marriage to My Secret Crush, He Kisses Me to Tears Every Night 和暗恋对象闪婚后夜夜被亲哭 Jiang Shui Qiqi Ya江水柒柒吖Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later | Secret crush becomes real | Both leads are sexually inexperienced | Sweet romance] [Sweet girl x cool bad boy] Shen Xiying has liked Shang Ruzhou for eight years. The love letter she never gave him after high school graduation has always been a regret. She thought they would never cross paths again. She never expected Shang Ruzhou to become the man she impulsively married. - Shang Ruzhou never imagined he’d get married at twenty-four to someone he’d barely had any c 9.3kReads8.7Score1.2kShelves

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    A captivating story featuring a female lead with unrequited love, a male lead who marries her first but falls in love later, and a couple who both pursue their dreams after marriage. Shen Xiying [heart][heart][heart] She had a crush on him for eight years, and then, by chance, they had a whirlwind marriage. After the marriage, she actively pursued him, hoping he would reciprocate her feelings. She succeeded, and he was affectionately nicknamed "Xi Da Bao" (a play on words, implying a happy ending). She is "Yi Xi," a top global designer. He also learned of her unrequited love for him and said to her, "Seventeen-year-old Shen Xiying, you've worked hard." Later, he proposed to her at their high school reunion, and her long-held desire was finally answered; she got what she wanted! [Smirk]

24. 374 撕 After Tearing Off the Pathetic Label, the Tycoon Loves Me Even More 撕掉卑微标签后，大佬他更爱了 Watching the Stars and Singing看繁星吟游Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + bittersweet romance + insecurity + unrequited love fulfilled + difference in status + doting older-boyfriend type + political-family romance] Long-haired, beautiful, gloomy and seductive bottom VS powerful, domineering, doting and calculating top He was an illegitimate son hidden in the shadows, never allowed into the light. He was the prince everyone adored, high above them all. A desperate touch in childhood had pulled him out of the abyss. From then on, looking up to him becam 6.1kReads8.9Score911Shelves

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    He secretly loved the moon, whom he considered unattainable, but due to their different social circles and his own tragic past, he hesitated to approach. He always saw the moon as something high above, afraid that his own impurity would tarnish it, and never dared to hope to get close—a bittersweet feeling. But when the moon also loved him, it was a mutual pursuit, a happy ending!

25. 375 我 Reunited with My White Moonlight on a Dating Show 我在恋综里与白月光重逢 Sugar-Free Glass无糖玻璃Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Secret crush * both leads are virgins * a little angst early on * happy ending “Hello, I’m Li Haosen.” One smile from the handsome boy was enough to make the girl chase after him for seven years. With neither a pretty name nor stunning looks, the insecure and sensitive Zhenzhu chose to bury her feelings deep inside. Her love for him was like a woodlouse: it couldn’t bear the light. “I’ve heard so much about you from Mumu.” The girl, as beautiful as a water lily, was quietly staking her claim ove 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead had a secret crush on the male lead for seven years, starting in high school. Just when she thought she had finally caught up with him, she discovered that he already had a girlfriend—and they had been together on the very morning they first met. However, when they reunited, the male lead was now single, and he had fallen for her! 💗

26. 376 今 A Little Rain Falls Tonight 今夜小雨降落 Li Zhiyuyu栗芝鱼鱼Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [The score will rise after release] [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + both virgins + happy ending + a food blogger who is beautiful, aloof, and starved for warmth, Ju Yu, vs. CEO Tan He, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted at first, then a devoted puppy begging for affection] Ju Yu's life motto: “Anything's fine. Whatever works. No problem.” Her parents went abroad with her twin sister for treatment and arranged a marriage for Ju Yu. She nodded without a trace of emotion. “I'll do what y 15.3kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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    The story involves an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead harbors a secret crush on his girlfriend, but for various reasons, he initially remains silent while secretly overjoyed. Later, he becomes more direct and expresses his feelings.

27. 377 焦 Scorched Lotus 焦荷 Pine Moon a松月aModern Romance201k WordsCompleted [A shy, sensitive stutterer in the early chapters who becomes a warm and resilient screenwriter × a distant, aloof top-tier star who later turns devoted and clingy] [Both inexperienced in love / Secret crush comes true / Utmost devotion / Sweet romance in the entertainment industry] How long is ten years? Long enough for an entire girlhood to be filled with one person’s name. Everyone knows that top-tier star Wei Xing is cold and distant, an untouchable beauty in the entertainment industry. But 833Reads8.5Score169Shelves

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    All of these are stories about unrequited love, and the last one ends in a tragic ending!!! Read with caution!!! But they're really good!

28. 378 吻 Kiss Beneath the Sun 吻骄阳 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Aloof troublemaker & little ray of sunshine] [Unrequited love, bold confessions | Saving each other | Sweet one-on-one romance] In her second year of high school, Nan Zhao had no choice but to move in with someone else after transferring schools. When the boy came to pick her up at the station, he was cold and impatient. Nan Zhao watched his casual, carefree figure walking ahead and the suitcase he’d taken from her. The word “big brother” had been on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed it 12.9kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    1. Xu Mei vs. Lu Zhiyan 2. Wen Shu vs. Zhou Jingsi 3. Nan Zhao vs. Jin Yao 4. Jiang Lian vs. Fu Hansheng 5. Min Enxia vs. Jin Zexi 6. Xu Nanzhi vs. Fu Shijin 7. Jiang Ling vs. Fu Yanzhou 8. Chi Wu vs. Shen Shengyi 9. Song Qingyun vs. Liang Youjin 10. Ruan Yuan vs. Pei Chi 11. Pei Yuning vs. Shang Yanci 12. Li Zhi vs. Fu Yanze 13. Feng Wu vs. Fu Sijiu

29. 379 誓 A Vow 誓愿 Potato-Braised Chicken Legs土豆烧鸡腿Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Gentle, sensitive veterinarian & sharp-tongued, love-struck male idol "Reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + the one who got away + long-planned pursuit + healing" Seven years after Xia Suihe had a secret crush on her high school classmate from her youth, Fu Jinhan had become a household-name top-tier star. Through a twist of fate, the two reunited, only to be secretly photographed by reporters. Their picture shot straight to the top of Weibo’s trending list. Luckily, Fu Jinhan quickly p 848Reads9.0Score101Shelves
30. 380 甩 After Dumping the Scumbag Movie Emperor, I Was Kissed by a Big Shot Who Lost Control 甩了渣男影帝后，被大佬失控夺吻 Evil Mother Orangutan恶毒母猩猩Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Powerful male lead's unrequited love finally comes true + actor second male lead's regret and redemption + heroine never looks back + both leads have no romantic history] After more than ten years as childhood sweethearts, Jiang Lian only discovered just before their engagement that her boyfriend, Fu Zhenyan, was marrying her solely for the shares promised by their elders. Jiang Lian drowned her sorrows in alcohol and accidentally fell into Fu Hansheng's arms while drunk. He was Fu Zhenyan's un 5kReads9.2Score616Shelves
31. 381 梧 Wutong Lane 梧桐巷 Song Che Doesn't Eat Fish宋澈不吃鱼Modern Romance174k WordsCompleted [Bright and kind-hearted Ning Wan x gentle genius Song Qingyan] [Love at first sight + Secret love comes true + Youthful heartache + BE] When the innocent, sunny Ning Wan fell in love with Song Qingyan at first sight, he was the golden boy in everyone's eyes. She wrote her secret feelings in her diary, planning to keep them to herself. By a twist of fate, Song Qingyan became her temporary guardian. During the days when she was ostracized and bullied, he became the light in her life. She held on 27.9kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves
32. 382 青 Qingmei Alley 青梅巷 Crane Song yyyy鹤音yyyyModern Romance161k WordsCompleted [The Childhood Friend Beats the Newcomer, Fighting to Win Her Over] A strong, steadfast, brave ray of sunshine vs. a sweet-looking, secretly wicked hottie. Childhood sweethearts + mutual secret crushes + very naughty thoughts ★ One day, Cheng Yi had the worst luck. She walked straight into a telephone pole with a bang. After suffering a mild concussion, she briefly lost consciousness. During the half hour she was out, she had a bizarre, surreal dream. In the dream, the sickly campus heartthrob a 3kReads8.7Score374Shelves

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    It's so beautiful! [Crying] I feel like the bittersweet feeling of unrequited love is overflowing from the screen.

33. 383 炽 A Burning Undercurrent 炽热暗涌 Xi Xisu汐汐苏Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes Center Stage + A Secret Crush Comes True + The Ex-Rake Wants Her Back + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] (No Catfights Between Women / Slow-Burn Romance / Sweet and Light / No Over-the-Top Drama) Three months into her long-distance relationship, Min Enxia had received strange text messages more than once. It wasn’t until she caught sight of the orange-red lipstick mark on Jiang Yi’s neck that she understood what they meant. Even when he broke up wi 1.3kReads9.0Score198Shelves
34. 384 长 A Long, Passionate Romance 长期热恋 Xie Anzhi谢安之Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [A self-loathing, fierce, stray-dog sort of female lead x a gentle, patient, healing male lead] [Campus story first, then urban life.][Sweet and angsty][Healing][Reunion after a long separation] “If something's wrong, you can come to me.” “Does it hurt?” “I won't be scared of that silly little monster. It just wants a hug.” “Tell me, why are you so unlucky that you keep picking up a stray dog like me? Could you... maybe not blame me for following you?” Sometimes Mu Yi blames Tang Jing. How did h 546Reads9.0Score108Shelves

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    These are all stories about unrequited love. The first one is about a girl's unrequited love for a boy; it's very good and sweet! The third one is about a boy's unrequited love for a girl; it's also very good!

35. 385 陪 With You Until Twenty-Nine 陪你到二十九岁 Half a Green Candle青烛半盏31k WordsCompleted By Your Side Until You're Twenty-Nine 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A light drizzle in Berlin, unrequited love blossoms into reality, but fate is cruel; they fall just short of a happy ending, only to part ways hand in hand. (Medium-length/long)

36. 386 顶 The Top-Tier Star and Her Beijing Circle Simp 顶流女星和她的京圈舔狗 Zhi Shuo芷烁Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted Su Moyan is the rightful heir to the Su family, yet he grew up to be the child his parents wanted least. He fought his way to adulthood, cold-blooded and unfeeling, never believing in true love. Only Ji Ran loved him for ten years, placing her heart in his hands and letting him weigh its worth. All she got in return was news of his arranged marriage, a casual breakup, and a face disfigured by his crazed fans. With her love exhausted, she left the country. Only then did Su Moyan panic, doing ever 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He secretly loved her for ten years, but when he finally fell in love with her, he wanted a marriage alliance. When he stopped loving her, he was eager to be her father. The female lead abandoned her father, keeping only the child and not the father, and the male lead started acting like a creepy puppy. #Male/FemaleLeadCharacterDiscussion #PlotDiscussion #PlotPrediction #PlotCriticism #ShiningCP

37. 387 我 I’m Not Dating a Younger Man 我才不要谈姐弟恋 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof dance teacher × younger college student who can be sweet or fierce and loves to cling to her] [A long-planned romance] Before they got together, Chen Yuning confessed his feelings to Shi Yun for the first time. Chen Yuning: “Sis, are you looking for a boyfriend?” Shi Yun: “Are you going to introduce me to one?” Chen Yuning froze for a long moment. How could this woman’s train of thought be so different from what he’d expected? In the end, Chen Yuning replied with three words: “In yo 2.4kReads9.2Score271Shelves

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    They're all amazing, just watch them! Third place this week, Jing Si is yyds!

38. 388 逃 Escape from Rose Island 逃离蔷薇岛 ClaudeModern Romance101k WordsCompleted One day, Qi Qianchun suddenly discovers that he’s living in a sweet romance novel. Unfortunately, he isn’t the male lead, and the person he loves is the wicked supporting woman who’s deeply in love with the male lead. The plot is about to reach the point where she exits the story. At last, Qi Qianchun finds her in a dessert shop in Nancheng. She stands alone at the counter, lost in thought. Unlike her usual flamboyant self, she’s wearing a mask that hides her face and holding a cane… Have you, l 2kReads9.0Score175Shelves
39. 389 原 Turns Out the Moon Fell in Love First 原来月亮先动心 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted The print edition of Moon Falls for You First is now available on major shopping platforms. The short drama Moon Falls for You First is also out. Original title: After Getting Drunk, I Flirted with My Best Friend's Uncle by Mistake [Flirty romance + sweet pampering + professor + seven-year age gap + campus + healing] [Flirty, scheming uncle × quirky, mischievous young woman] Jiang Luo is obsessed with hands. She strikes up a conversation with a handsome guy just to get a photo of his hands, only 2.9kReads9.4Score432Shelves
40. 390 每 What's It Like to Wake Up in a New Wedding Night Every Evening? 每天晚上穿到新婚夜是什么体验 Lu Zhizhi鹿知之Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama Looping Secret Crush is now streaming [Sweet romance + dual transmigration + mutual salvation] Who could stand waking up every night and transmigrating to their wedding night with their crush ten years in the future? Song Beibei clutched her waist and glared at the aloof, abstinent godlike man she saw during the day. She sprang to her feet in a huff. “We’re breaking up! We absolutely have to!” Everyone around her scoffed. What kind of lunatic was this? How could God Yu possibly b 3.1kReads9.2Score264Shelves

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    This one! Highly recommended! Mutual unrequited love! The pinnacle of unrequited love stories in my opinion!

41. 391 梅 A Secret Crush That Ripened Like Plums 梅子熟了的暗恋 DDD DreamDDD梦Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted When Cen Xuan was swept up in the rush to prepare for the graduate school entrance exam, she spent every day studying frantically until she collapsed, exhausted, at the dining table. Then she woke up and found herself back in her first year of high school... Having suffered through the humanities subjects in her previous life, Cen Xuan decided to choose the sciences this time. From then on, she was constantly crossing paths with Lian Chen, the boy she had loved in her previous life. As they got 266Reads8.8Score—Shelves
42. 392 倒 400-Day Countdown 倒计时400天 South of the Yangtze, Forgetting the North江南忘了北Two Female Leads351k WordsCompleted Dual female leads | Tragic ending | Twelve years of mutual secret love + rekindled romance | Age gap They once shared a love neither dared to name, until circumstances separated them for twelve years. Lin Shuangchen was only ever timid about one thing in her life: loving Gu Lan. In those years, she secretly kept the only photo of the two of them, writing “FOREVER” on the back. Then disaster struck her family, and she left Chenghu without even having time to say goodbye. Twelve years. She worked 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't miss this ultimate story of mutual unrequited love! It features two female protagonists, and twelve years of missed opportunities and waiting culminate in a powerful emotional explosion upon their reunion, leaving you so moved you'll cry your eyes out.

43. 393 别 Stop Running, Captain Gu's Sweetheart 别逃了顾中队的小娇妻 Han Hexuan寒荷萱Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted Mu Nanfeng isn’t a voice fan. But during high school military training, she heard a boy’s formation call, “At ease. Attention.” From that moment on, she was captivated. She lost her heart to his voice, and then lost her heart altogether. Unfortunately, the boys and girls trained separately, and when training ended, she still hadn’t found the owner of that voice. Then, in the second week of school, Mu Nanfeng finally heard that voice again. And she finally saw its owner. From then on, she felt he 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unrequited love is difficult and painful, but Gu Junhuai still loved his princess for three whole years. What he didn't expect was that his princess was also secretly in love with him. Mutual unrequited love, from school uniforms to wedding dresses.

44. 394 春 Spring and Moonlight 春与月光 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted [A Million Readers' Highly Praised Favorite! Childhood Friends / Secret Crush Comes True / Tension Builds / One-on-One, Sweet Romance!] After a family crisis, Zhou Yue temporarily moves in with Lin Qi. The two grew up together and have always been close. Zhou Yue's striking looks and height, along with his excellent grades, make him the center of attention. As everyone keeps probing, Lin Qi repeatedly insists otherwise. What Lin Qi doesn't know is that, in Zhou Yue's heart, he built himself a ga 40.1kReads9.7Score5.7kShelves

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    Unrequited love stories are absolutely my cup of tea!!! They have both tragic and happy endings, and I love every single one of them. The subtlety and bittersweetness of unrequited love are so well-written—who understands? 🥺🥺🥺

45. 395 偏 His Exclusive Favorite: The Ascetic Buddha-Like Man Holds Her Waist and Kisses Her 偏爱独宠，禁欲佛子搂腰缠吻 Heng Ye恒叶Modern Romance444k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + eight-year age gap + secret love comes true + doting father figure + sweet flirting + possessive jealousy] [Cool on the outside, warm on the inside, gentle and charming comic artist vs. refined scoundrel, jealous tycoon of the business world] When Xia Zhiyao was eighteen, she fell for her best friend’s uncle, a man eight years her senior. He had fair skin and w 7.7kReads9.3Score999Shelves

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    🌿When Xia Zhiyao was 18, she fell in love with her best friend's uncle, a man eight years her senior. She secretly poured her crush into her comics, and with "Stolen Love," she became a rising star in the comic book world. An eight-year age gap—watch how the older man falls from grace! [Got it?]

46. 396 最 The Last Diary Entry 最后一篇日记 Sui Ying随楹Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition signed for publication] I only used looking at the flowers as an excuse. All I really wanted was to see you once. 27.1kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
47. 397 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27.2kReads9.2Score3.7kShelves
48. 398 恰 Like a Cold Moon Turning Toward the Sun 恰似寒月向骄阳 Crossing the Stars渡星辰Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Original title: And Let the Breeze Carry Us Toward the Sun] Everyone knows Song Kexin is the younger sister being fostered by the Lu family. When they first met, she said, “Brother”; he replied, “Sister-in-law?” · He was the darling of heaven, a blazing sun high above the clouds. To Song Kexin, he was the passionate beginning of her youth... the place where the light came in... . Lu Yubai: “You're too young to date.” Song Kexin: “So I can once I'm an adult?” · Song Kexin dreamed of turning eigh 2.5kReads9.1Score193Shelves

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! Highly recommended!!! The unrequited love is portrayed very realistically. The male lead is outstanding, but not in the traditional domineering CEO way—much better than a typical CEO. The female lead is also very clear-headed, though her family background is a sensitive issue. There are tearful moments, funny moments, and heartwarming scenes. The male lead's family atmosphere is incredibly wonderful. In short, it's a must-watch!!!

49. 399 救 Help! I Got a Confession from My Best Friend's Uncle Right After My Divorce 救命！刚离婚就被闺蜜舅舅表白了 Nalan Qingran纳兰清染Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted Everyone knew Gu Nianwan had loved Lu Shen for years. Everyone also knew that the one Lu Shen loved was Su Yan. So when Su Yan became pregnant, Gu Nianwan chose to divorce Lu Shen without hesitation, setting him free and herself as well. She thought she would spend the rest of her life alone, but once she was single again, Fu Xizhou, who had always quietly stayed by her side, confessed his feelings. “Nian Nian, what if I want to be more than just your friend? Would you give me a chance and go ou 588Reads9.1Score123Shelves

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    Family members, it's all because of the male lead's unrequited love!!!

50. 400 星 Confess Again on the Eighth Day 星期八再告白 Carp and Eight-Treasure Congee鲤鱼八宝粥7k WordsCompleted Confess Again on the Eighth Day 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is entirely a story about unrequited love. If you have someone you like, you can check it out; it's quite relatable and feels more narrative.

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