Marriage First, Love Later!! Family-Arranged Marriage, Then They Treat Each Other With Respect After the Wedding! 先婚后爱！！然后家族联姻，结婚后相敬如宾那种！

1. 1 婚 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.7kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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   🍒 [Sister-Brother Romance: Arrogant Young Master VS Mature and Alluring Female CEO] The young master of the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest sister of the Jiang family, who was five years his senior. Before the marriage, Young Master Feng said, "I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After the marriage, we'll each do our own thing and not interfere with each other. I'll give you the status and dignity of the young mistress of the Feng family, but that's all I can give you." Jiang Tang: "Okay." After the marriage, the cool and aloof Young Master Feng transformed into a clingy little madman: "Wife, what are you doing?" Jiang Tang: "Working." Young Master Feng: "Wife, what are you thinking about?" Jiang Tang: "Thinking about work." Young Master Feng: "Wife, what do you love most?" Jiang Tang: "Work." Young Master Feng: "..." Work, work, work, he's going all out with his work!!!

2. 2 小 The Little Fool Was Sent Off to Marry, but Became Her Husband's Beloved 小傻子被丢联姻，反成老公心尖宠 Thinking of the South Wind Kite念南风鸢Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted Original title: The Little Fool Was Dumped into an Arranged Marriage, but Became Her Husband's Beloved Main story + extra-long bonus chapters! Naturally goofy, spoiled, airheaded beauty × youthful, fatherly, scheming CEO Little white rabbit × big bad wolf Shen Xianshi is a promising young man from a distinguished family, a born star who commands attention wherever he goes. Yet he is forced to marry Ruan Zhi. A fool. Everyone talks, convinced the marriage won't work. The two are incompatible in e 13.5kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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   The female lead's grandmother had been kind to the male lead's grandfather, who arranged their marriage. The female lead isn't stupid, just a little slow to react and doesn't understand subtle hints. All her emotions are written on her face; she tells the male lead when she's angry, expecting him to comfort her. She's also a bit of a crybaby. From their first meeting to falling in love, the male lead is always afraid of her crying. Luckily, they're both good at talking, minimizing misunderstandings. The male lead is truly a good person. Even though the marriage was reluctant, he didn't mistreat the female lead. He gave her a black card upon their first meeting. His only mistake was telling his wife he couldn't give her what she wanted, but from day one, he was attracted to her and teased her daily. He comforted her when she cried, and he even wore work pants and accompanied her to get her ears pierced. Unlike the traditional CEO, his personality is more like a twenty-something-year-old boy, very youthful. The two have a sweet, campus romance feel to them.

3. 3 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 30.6kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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   The female lead is a highly skilled and aloof doctor, while the male lead is a powerful but tactful tycoon from a wealthy family. Their marriage, which begins with a sense of responsibility, blossoms into romance through mutual care and support. The plot flows smoothly and is a very enjoyable read. [Kissing emojis]

4. 4 百 The Centurion's Sweet Little Darling Is Both Good and Adorable 百夫长家的小娇娇乖又甜 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance184k WordsOngoing [Delicate Young Lady × Rugged Centurion, Class Divide, Marriage Before Love, Devoted Husband] Shen Qianshan figures he must have done something terrible in his past life to end up meeting such a troublesome little tyrant in this one. Even worse, the little tyrant has him completely wrapped around her finger. If she tells him to stand, he doesn't dare sit. If she tells him to go east, he doesn't dare go west. When she says he scares her and tells him to sleep on the floor, he really does make a b 8kReads—Score763Shelves

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   A pampered young lady, once sheltered in her secluded chambers, suddenly marries into a military family. Their lifestyles clash in many ways, and the two struggle to get along and make peace with each other.

5. 5 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 15.6kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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   It was at the request of his family, but the male lead initially disagreed. Later, he secretly went to register their marriage. The female lead fell in love with him after the marriage and was quite polite to him.

6. 6 不 A Marriage Beyond Distance 不辞婚远 Little Little Potato小小洋山芋Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Love Grows Over Time + Two Wealthy Families + Sweet Romance] [Radiant Heiress Meng Nanxi × Steady Powerhouse Lu Ciyuan] No one believed in the marriage alliance between Kyoto socialite Meng Nanxi and Haishi tycoon Lu Ciyuan. Never mind the differences between their lives in the north and south. Their fiery and icy personalities alone seemed to doom the marriage from the start. But Meng Nanxi thought Lu Ciyuan’s dull, serious nature made him the perfect marriage part 4kReads8.4Score363Shelves

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   A business marriage between two wealthy families. Initially, the two treated each other with respect, but later the male lead became clingy and doting, constantly seeking affection from his wife.

7. 7 新 Lost in a Newlywed Marriage 新婚沦陷 Chen Jia Weishuang沉葭微霜Modern Romance174k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance, Married First and in Love Later, Push and Pull, Flirting, Sweet Romance, Happy Ending] Ni An is forced to marry in place of her younger sister, becoming the wife of Lu Chengyuan, the ruthless, cold-blooded business tycoon known as the King of Hell. Before they register their marriage, she hands him a prenuptial agreement, her tone distant. “Mr. Lu, if you insist on this marriage, then sign it. But don’t regret it.” The man skims the terms nonchalantly, the corner of his mouth li 451Reads6.7Score—Shelves
8. 8 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 47kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves

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   A contemporary romance novel. It features a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and a secretary and CEO. It's perfect, happy, and straightforward, with no complicated plots. The main characters are all talkative, and misunderstandings are easily resolved. It's peaceful and comfortable.

9. 9 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 66.4kReads9.1Score6.8kShelves

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   These three books are all about arranged marriages that blossom into love, with a slow and steady development in the story, and the "daddy boyfriend" vibe is amazing!

10. 10 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 76.2kReads9.0Score12.2kShelves

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    An arranged marriage between families; the female lead is a doctor, the male lead is a business tycoon; the male lead is initially infatuated, and their love blossoms after marriage.

11. 11 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 13.9kReads6.9Score871Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is a pure and virtuous man, a restrained and abstinent figure. There's a prenuptial agreement stating he won't fall in love with the female lead, but he later contradicts himself after marriage, revealing his intense possessiveness and jealousy. Both the male and female leads have mouths (meaning they can speak).

12. 12 撩 Flirted With and Pampered: Mrs. Shen Is Arrogant and Gorgeous 撩宠娇养，沈太太她骄纵美艳 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ji Qingtang, the heiress of the Ji family, is spoiled and domineering, and can't bear the slightest grievance. She's stunningly beautiful, the kind of woman you can't take your eyes off, but not someone you'd want to marry as a wealthy family's wife. To ensure the Dongfang Tangchun project could expand overseas, Shen Jinyu, the head of the Shen Group, readily agreed to an arranged marriage and married the Ji heiress while still in his prime. After they married, Shen Jinyu caugh 4.6kReads9.2Score435Shelves

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    There aren't many words, just go and watch it, it's really good! [Learned it][Learned it]

13. 13 玫 Roses and Green Pines 玫瑰与青松 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available on major platforms] [Bonus chapters complete] [Steadfast, fatherly political heavyweight × dazzling, rebellious beauty] [Long-planned romance / marriage first, love later + powerful family background + well-matched families + 12-year age gap + both virgins + sweet romance] Fang Yun is a dazzling, bold rising star in the legal world. In front of others, she’s a “good girl.” It’s all an act! After her scumbag ex cheats on her, she dumps him without hesitation an 23.6kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    A marriage-of-convenience-to-love story—this one is a must-have!!! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi]

14. 14 救 Help! My Husband, Who Married Me for Good Luck, Is Actually My Professor! 救命！冲喜老公竟是我教授！ Ci Bu La Ha Tang Xing Xing次卜拉哈糖星星Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [The short drama is now streaming] [Print edition forthcoming] [Both leads are each other's first and only + married first, love later + sweet romance + six-year age gap + no misunderstandings] [Ascetic university professor vs. lively surfing student] When Hua Yu was little, she met a fortune-teller. The old man told her that when she turned twenty, she had to find a partner born in the year of Ding Chou, the month of Ding Wei, and the day of Geng Xu. Otherwise, a terrible disaster would befall 23.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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    Arranged marriages followed by love, my absolute favorite! Ahhh, these books are super sweet! First one: The male lead is a university professor, the female lead is a student. [Admiring] They get married because the female lead must find a partner born in the year of Ding Chou, month of Ding Wei, and day of Geng Xu when she turns twenty, otherwise her life will be in danger. That person is the male lead! [Shy] After they get together, the male lead dotes on the female lead, there are no misunderstandings, and the female lead's younger brother is also incredibly close to her. Second one: A composer and a business tycoon. The rating is low at first, but the content is definitely good, the author's writing is excellent, both characters are charming, arranged marriage followed by love, unrequited love, so sweet it's almost sickening! Third one: Two wealthy families, arranged marriage followed by love, a family alliance. The female lead is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the male lead is a CEO. From the female lead's perspective, unrequited love comes true; from the male lead's perspective, arranged marriage followed by love. Super incredibly exciting, no misunderstandings. Excellent rating. A mutual love story! [Kissing emoji]

15. 15 与 Dwelling with the Green Mountains 与青山栖 Young Master Luoluo落落公子Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Marriage before love + secret crush + slow-burn romance + devoted husband + husband material + age gap + both are each other's only one] *Gentle, composed composer x refined, distinguished business tycoon When Chu He was seven, her father died rescuing a child from drowning, and that was how she became connected to the Shen family. Shen Zhiyu was the eldest son of the Shen family, aloof and refined, standing high above everyone else. Chu He rarely interacted with him privately. At tw 6.8kReads8.8Score962Shelves
16. 16 私 A Private Spring in the Courtyard 私藏庭春意 Mingquan明圈Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Male Lead's Perspective: Marriage First, Love Later; Female Lead's Perspective: Unrequited Love Comes True] [Cool, Elegant TCM Beauty x Cold, Flirtatious Beijing Playboy] The day Ji Niao waited for Li Dongting to return to China was his favorite season, spring, and the spring when she first met him. She had seen him live wild and carefree, and seen women flock around him. Everyone said that the one thing Li Dongting never lacked was women, especially ordinary women like Ji Niao. But Ji Niao sti 6.3kReads9.1Score592Shelves
17. 17 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 19.7kReads6.7Score1.5kShelves

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    Arranged marriages based on mutual respect and love

18. 18 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 14.4kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    Ye Yuncheng looked at Pei Xiuyan pitifully, "Honey, I didn't do my homework. You're familiar with the counselor, can you tell her not to check my homework?" Pei Xiuyan pursed his lips and didn't respond. The next day, the counselor only checked Ye Yuncheng's homework... When Pei Xiuyan got home from get off work, he found the house mostly empty, and Ye Yuncheng was nowhere to be seen... (His heart tightened involuntarily)

19. 19 娇 Sweet Kisses! When the Little Beauty Cries, Mr. Xu Coaxes Her Tenderly 娇吻！小美人一哭，徐总宠溺轻哄 Yu Zhiyao郁知杳Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Complete] Hong Kong capitalist × radiant little fairy After marriage, fall in love with a tycoon Six years older Dual POV, marriage first and love later - At 22, Feng Qiu is welcomed back into a wealthy family and married off as a pawn in a political alliance to Xu Qing, heir to the top-tier Xu family. Born in Berlin and raised in Hong Kong, Xu Qing holds a position of power and is distant and aloof. Before the wedding, Feng Qiu expects their married life to be dull and uneventful, with the two 5.6kReads9.1Score402Shelves

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    🌼A Hong Kong socialite's son and daughter are arranged to marry—a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! The male lead is a Hong Kong capitalist who speaks Cantonese. Born in Berlin and raised in Hong Kong, he holds a high position and is aloof and distant. ✨The marriage is arranged by the female lead's family. Before the wedding, she expected their married life to be mundane and merely polite, but after marriage, the male lead shows her exceptional favoritism…

20. 20 酸 Sweet and Sour Gummies 酸甜软糖 Crab Frog蟹蟹蛙Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] They say the heir to the Jiang family, Jiang Yao, has always had a fiancée: Ming Yan, the eldest daughter of the Ming family, longtime friends of the Jiangs. But the two of them don’t seem to like each other much. At first: Jiang Yao: “She’s a spoiled young lady with a princess complex. Anyone who falls for her is asking for trouble.” Ming Yan: “He’s a spoiled young master who looks at everyone like they owe him money. I’d never fall for him.” Later Ming Yan leaves withou 4.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves
21. 21 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.8kReads9.3Score18.2kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the superior bows down in admiration.

22. 22 京 A Love Affair in the Capital 京婚沉瘾 Yi Anzhou易安州Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted Love After Marriage | A Sweet, Slow-Burn Romance | Six-Year Age Gap | Both Are Inexperienced Cool, delicate beauty x Wealthy young gentleman from Beijing - The most rational thing Jian Heng ever did was agree to an arranged marriage. His family business needed it, and his elders expected it. All he needed was a wife in name only, someone who would save him trouble and stay out of his affairs. At the civil affairs bureau, he calmly signed the agreement. The woman across from him, Jiang Shan, was 1.7kReads8.0Score151Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, an arranged marriage where the partners are mistakenly married, featuring a domineering CEO, a guiding lover, and a super sweet pursuit of the wife. The plot is unconventional!

23. 23 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 72.2kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
24. 24 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 27.8kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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    From the male lead's perspective, it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love over time; from the female lead's perspective, it's a secret crush that comes true. The plot is fast-paced and very enjoyable, with almost no misunderstandings throughout. Both leads speak up, misunderstandings are quickly resolved, and the way they handle things is excellent. Highly recommended! 💕

25. 25 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 7.9kReads9.2Score692Shelves

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    Yes! A powerful collaboration that's both entertaining and worth watching.

26. 26 暗 Secret Seduction: Mrs. He Went to See Her Puppy-Like Boy Toy Again 暗诱：贺太太又去找小奶狗了 Xiaoxiao Is a Little Sweet Treat笑笑是个小甜饼Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [Older, restrained, secretly passionate man x foxy heiress] [Main story complete] (First marriage, then love; devoted to each other; long-planned romance; eight-year age gap; male lead is thirty.) Wen Yuwan was determined to collect boyfriends from 197 different countries. Her grand plan had barely begun when it was cut short before it could get off the ground. One little red marriage certificate put an end to all her wicked ideas. He Tingzhou, of the century-old He family of the capital, stood 1.4kReads8.9Score126Shelves
27. 27 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    Liang Yu was content to be a lazy, wealthy wife, and the two treated each other with respect in the early stages.

28. 28 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love! A family-based union! It's really, really good.

29. 29 确 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.6kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Contemporary romance, featuring high-ranking officials, arranged marriages within wealthy families, and stories of love blossoming from marriage to marriage, with the husband and wife maintaining a respectful facade while gradually developing feelings. There are also stories of domineering, straight-laced CEOs protecting their wives and engaging in jealous rivalry after marriage; and stories of childhood sweethearts finding redemption in each other and pursuing mutual love. (Completed story with bonus content.)

30. 30 亲 A Mom Raising Her Kid, Teary-Eyed 亲妈带娃眼泪汪汪 Just One Pack of Spicy Strips一包辣条就好Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted ☞ Updates on weekdays. Thanks for liking and supporting the story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to move on. P.S. I should warn readers who haven’t started yet. ① The heroine accidentally kisses the second male lead. A lot of readers can’t accept this. If you haven’t read it yet and that bothers you, I don’t recommend reading. Written for fun, read for fun The System is mostly just for show and only appears now and then. Yusu stood before them, a full five-foot-seven, her face stern. The thr 48.1kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves

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    The system was basically just for show, only appearing occasionally. Yu Su, standing at 1.7 meters tall, coldly faced them. The three little ones stood in a row, looking up at Yu Su with their three adorable, teary-eyed eyes, hoping for some comforting words from their mother. Seeing that their mother remained unmoved, they turned to their father, who was breathing softly beside them, hoping he could persuade their mother to stop being angry. The three little ones: (Holding hands) Daddy~ Si Ye: Don't look at me, I'm scared. Yu Su: Stand still, you can't move until dinner is ready! The three little ones lazily turned their backs in unison.

31. 31 清 After the Cool Beauty Ran Away, the Mad Crown Prince Saw Red 清冷美人逃跑后，疯批太子急红眼 Shui Yangyang水央央Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A cool, gentle beauty X a possessive, deranged crown prince In her previous life, Nan Zhi was hit by a car while running away, then transmigrated to ancient times. She thought she’d live a peaceful life, but who could have known… The crown prince brought a beauty back with him. Everyone in the Eastern Palace said she’d climbed her way into his favor, but no one knew she didn’t want to climb that high. All she wanted was to escape. After her first escape attempt failed, the crown prince grabbed h 5.6kReads8.9Score360Shelves

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    🌿I just finished reading this and I wanted to recommend it immediately! It's seriously super, super, super good!! It's a soul-transmigration story [A cool and gentle beauty x A paranoid and crazy prince]. The female lead escaped once, was caught and brought back, but succeeded a second time. It's so good!

32. 32 老 My Husband Is Only Three Parts Cooked 老公三分熟 Exploding Popcorn爆炸米花儿Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a gentle, slow-blooming romance] Jin Chengzhou agreed to the marriage on one condition: Yu Nian must not interfere in his life, expect him to love her, or hope he would be a good husband. If possible, no one outside the family was to know about their relationship. After their wedding night, Jin Chengzhou left a box of birth control pills and a glass of warm water by Yu Nian’s bed, then hurried overseas to handle business. - Six months later, Jin Chengzhou finally ca 5.3kReads8.5Score500Shelves

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    The female lead used to have a crush on the male lead, I don't know if you can accept that.

33. 33 白 What's a First Love Compared to a Wife from a Political Marriage? 白月光哪有联姻老婆香 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + married first, fall in love later + male lead reborn + second female lead takes the top spot + both leads are each other’s only one, extra sweet] In his previous life, Huo Che lived and died for his one true love. All he got in return was: “Even if you died a thousand times, it still wouldn’t be enough!” He was reborn the day after his one true love ran away from her engagement. Huo Che handed over a check and a clean-break agreement. “We’re even. Let’s never see each other 22.7kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    The male protagonist is reborn. Before his rebirth, he was extremely obsessed with romance, but after his rebirth, he cuts ties with his first love. Both the male and female leads are talkative, making for a very enjoyable read. Highly recommended.

34. 34 认 After Mistaking My Marriage Match, He Can't Get Enough of Me 认错联姻对象后，他超爱 Puppy Cat小狗猫Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted Strangers to lovers after an arranged marriage / powerful man learns to bow his head / he can't get enough Gentle beauty & strict, stern big shot At first, Xu Qingwu thought her arranged match was a playboy. She figured it would be great: they could each do their own thing. She only found out at their premarital checkup that there'd been a mix-up. Her match was the playboy's uncle, Cen Xihuai, who was rumored to have no interest in women and to be a model of restraint and propriety. Right after 7.7kReads8.8Score975Shelves

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    A novel featuring a wealthy CEO, a certified book, a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story, with a fast-paced romance, lots of sweet moments, and the whole story is sweet.

35. 35 溺 A Kiss Drenched in Roses 溺吻蔷薇 Honey Pomelo Tea0蜂蜜柚子茶0Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Spoiled, Bold Heiress & Chaste, Paternalistic Family Powerbroker + Both Inexperienced + Love Grows Over Time + Marriage Before Love] Jiang Yuwei is the heiress to the Jiang family’s jewelry conglomerate. She grew up cherished and spoiled, and is notorious in her social circle for being hard to please. Then one day, news broke that her fiancé had publicly celebrated his mistress’s birthday. Jiang Yuwei was humiliated, and the two-faced socialites who envied her were all waiting to see her become 1.6kReads8.2Score161Shelves
36. 36 闪 A Whirlwind Marriage to the Capital’s Wild King: He Can’t Stop Stealing Kisses 闪婚京圈野王，他强夺索吻成瘾 Starism星星主义Modern Romance85k WordsOngoing “Cool, aloof science girl vs. tech upstart who seems composed but is actually fiercely competitive” “Married first, fall in love later + secret crush comes true + long-planned romance + boss x subordinate” Blurb 1 After Jiang Shuhe joins the company, she hears someone say that the CEO is married. He is young, distinguished, and from an exceptional family. His looks are stunning, and, more importantly, his abilities are even more impressive. A colleague can’t help sighing, “I wonder what it’ —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 乖 Good Girl! After a Drunken Night, He Kisses My Red Lips and Holds Me Close 乖！醉夜亲红唇，京圈少爷揽腰哄 Light a Lamp for the Moon给月亮点灯Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted Sweet and delicate beauty x Beijing’s wealthy young heir + both leads are virgins + marriage first, love later + bickering couple When Deng Yuanyuan woke up, she found herself in bed with her sworn enemy, Zhou Yu. She’d boarded a cruise ship to escape an arranged marriage, never expecting to run into Zhou Yu there. The night they got drunk, Zhou Yu laid her on the bed and coaxed her. “Want to marry me?” Deng Yuanyuan pouted. “What’s in it for me?” “Swipe my card until your hand gets tired.” The 8.6kReads9.1Score762Shelves
38. 38 要 Want Her to Admit She Was Wrong? Miss Qiao’s White Moonlight Has Come to Her Rescue 要她认错？乔小姐的白月光杀来了 Fan Hua Shi Jiu梵花十酒Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [No Rekindled Love + Everyone Faces the Consequences + A Black-and-White Power Player in the Making + A Rising Mogul] The day Qiao Xingye was born, the family's nanny abandoned her so her own daughter could live a better life. Eighteen years later, her family finds her, but there is no guilt or compensation waiting for her. Her fiancé betrays her, and her biological parents take the nanny's daughter's side. Qiao Xingye fights them tooth and nail, but they only go further and further. They cut of 27.1kReads8.8Score2.7kShelves
39. 39 闪 We Married in a Flash Without Knowing Each Other, and My Stuffy Husband Finally Gets It! 闪婚不熟，古板老公他开窍了！ Nangong Wuyue南宫妩月Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted Also known as: Married Before We Even Knew Each Other: My Old-Fashioned Husband Finally Gets It. Marriage first, love later * Powerful man bows to love * Gentle antique restorer × old-fashioned CEO with a fatherly streak * Five-year age gap Ye Wan and He Jingyan got their marriage license on the third day after meeting. A marriage of convenience, each getting what they needed. After the wedding, she did her duty as a wife according to their agreement, and she and He Jingyan treated each other wi 1.4kReads8.6Score163Shelves
40. 40 说 We Agreed to Divorce, So Why Is My Cold-Blooded Ex-Husband Losing Control and Falling for Me Night After Night? 说好离婚，冷戾前夫夜夜失控沉沦 Ink Verses of a Red Apple红苹果的墨韵Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Divorce First, Love Later + Contract Marriage + Both Pure + Husband's Road to Redemption + Powerful Man Loses Control and Gets Addicted + Heroine Doesn't Overthink + Happy Ending] Three years ago, everyone in Jincheng knew that Li Hengzhou, heir to the richest family in town, had been forced to marry Xu Qing. His heart belonged only to Liu Yueshu, the paralyzed girl who had once saved him, and he was devoted to her. Xu Qing, the real heiress who had just been brought back from a village in the 10.5kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a super good read about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into a slow-burning, loving relationship. It's very original and I highly recommend it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

41. 41 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    Modern romance, the female lead marries into a wealthy family, a beautiful painter and a domineering old-fashioned CEO, the second male lead has been plotting for a long time and steals her away, the male lead who doesn't appreciate her suffers. In the beginning they are respectful to each other, but later they are sweet and doting, the atmosphere is amazing, completed.

42. 42 私 A Private Kiss Beneath the Gardenia 私吻栀子 Shen Qingzhi沈清枳Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Private Kiss of the Gardenia, with the same title, is coming soon. We hope you'll show it lots of support~ Intangible Cultural Heritage Suzhou Embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and stern big shot Delicate yet resilient beauty from Jiangnan × self-disciplined young master from an old family Seven-year age gap | Marriage before love | One-on-one, both untouched * As the Gu family's sole heir, Gu Zhili was taught the virtues of a gentleman from childhood. Ever si 11.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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    It's incredibly good! A gentle, elegant woman from Jiangnan and a serious, powerful man from Beijing, both navigating the complexities of life with careful planning. The female lead has her own career, and the male lead isn't unreasonable or demanding. It's truly a gem!

43. 43 轻 Soft Murmurs 轻哝软语 PianlineModern Romance337k WordsCompleted Criminal Investigation Squad Captain x high school Chinese teacher [Sweet romance + marriage before love + one couple + both are each other’s first and only] Xu Weiyan comes from a centuries-old merchant family in Jinggang, but chooses a career in uniform, a path that seems rather “unconventional.” His illustrious family supports his career choice, but sets one condition: he doesn’t have to inherit the family business, but he must accept a marriage arranged by the family. Gui Yanxiao is the seco 5.3kReads9.0Score502Shelves

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    The arranged marriage began with mutual respect, but later they fell in love, only to discover later that it was all premeditated.

44. 44 豪 A Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families: The Supporting Female Character Stays Calm Even After Learning the Plot 豪门联姻：女配知道剧情后也很稳 North to South由北向南Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted (Engaged first, then register the marriage + Everyday life + Sweet romance + Love after marriage + Chasing his wife + Emotionally stable leads + Both leads have only ever been with each other) Blurb One: The Lin and Zhou families arrange a marriage between their children. The eldest daughter of the Lin family only wants to focus on her career and has no interest in marriage. The second daughter keeps breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend, caught up in the twists and turns of 10.2kReads8.9Score915Shelves

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    The female protagonist was abducted by human traffickers as a child and found by adoptive parents in the snow. She was later found by her biological parents, who had no adopted daughter. Both sets of parents were kind people who loved her dearly. The marriage between the male and female protagonists was a voluntary arrangement; their families felt the other was a good person and suitable for them. The male protagonist wasn't the aloof type; he was humorous in front of family and friends and actively cultivated their relationship after the marriage. He was also very protective of his wife at home. Although the female protagonist was somewhat naive when it came to romance, she was quick to retort if someone was being sarcastic. Both were adorable, and their interactions were sweet. The other characters in the book were also very vivid, each with their own good and selfish sides, especially the male protagonist's father, who was incredibly lucky. He relied on his father when he was young and on his son when he was old, spending his days eating, drinking, playing games, and having fun. Even at his advanced age, his parents still gave him pocket money—it's truly enviable.

45. 45 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, Mr. Gu Can’t Keep His Heart in Check 闪婚后，顾总心弦难抑 Mountain Wind Turns Cold山风易冷Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted "Contract marriage + Marriage first, love later + Sweet romance + Both leads have no past relationships + Push and pull" Jiang Xingxian never imagined that something as wonderful as an alliance through marriage with the Gu family would happen to her. She entered an orphanage at five and wasn’t taken back by the Jiang family until she was ten. The first time she met Gu Yanyue was at the farewell party for his departure to study abroad at eighteen. That day, she even splashed juice all over him. T 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They weren't exactly respectful to each other, but the female lead always played the role of a wife seriously, while the male lead was the one who fell for her first!

46. 46 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 7.3kReads9.1Score550Shelves

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    I'll force you to accept it.

47. 47 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.3kReads8.9Score769Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both very gentle, respectful, and honest with each other. The female lead is socially awkward but gradually gets closer to the male lead; the male lead falls in love at first sight and is secretly jealous, haha.

48. 48 嫁 I Married Into a Powerful Family, and He Spoils Me Rotten! 嫁给豪门大少，我被他宠上天！ Seven-Colored Little Kitty七色小喵Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted The eldest young master of the He family is known for his domineering and ruthless nature. He Yichuan is overbearing and cold-hearted, seemingly incapable of being interested in anyone. Like a Buddhist monk, he stayed abstinent for six months after getting married. He married her only because his elders told him to. Su Xi thought so too: sooner or later, they would end up divorced. But after an unexpected mishap brought them together for one passionate night, He Yichuan began to change. He b 3.4kReads9.0Score181Shelves

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    These are all classics; you won't regret getting into them.

49. 49 小 The Poor Little Thing Was Homeless, So Mr. Huo Took Her Home and Spoiled Her 小可怜无家可归，霍总抱回家宠 Fortune Comes, Happiness Follows财来乐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Only Each Other + Chaste Buddhist CEO + Wealthy Family] Huo Qingzhou, the young master of Jiangcheng’s most powerful family, held a position of influence and always wore a string of Buddhist prayer beads around his wrist. He was decisive and ruthless in business, but had no experience with romance. Rumors said he wasn’t interested in women and might not even be straight. The Huo family elders were frantic. They even went to temples to pray desper 16.9kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
50. 50 亿 The Billionaire CEO Who Became Addicted to Spoiling His Wife 亿万总裁宠妻成瘾 Jin Yun今云Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + sweet romance + long-planned scheme + mutual flirtation] Fu Qingheng, the head of the Fu Group, was cold and aloof. He stood at the top of Beijing’s elite circles and was the man countless women dreamed of marrying. To get herself out of a difficult situation, Jiang Chuying resorted to a few tricks and became his lawfully wedded wife, Mrs. Fu. At first, they had simply married by agreement, each getting what they needed. Neither expected Fu Qingheng to be the first to cros 1.5kReads8.8Score153Shelves

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