Already Married from the Start, Love After Marriage 开局已经结婚，先婚后爱

1. 401 和 Married Life with a Retired Movie Emperor 和退圈影帝的婚后生活 Become an Immortal成仙吧Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush] After winning the second Best Actor award of his life, Lu Chang announced his retirement from show business, sending Weibo into an uproar. There was only one reason: he was going home to inherit the family business. The next day, his Weibo verification changed from “Renowned Best Actor” to “CEO of the Lu Group.” From then on, fans could only catch glimpses of him in financial news. One day, a face identical to Lu Chang’s appeared in a small 247Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads secretly love each other, get married at the beginning, and it's a lighthearted, sweet romance novel.

2. 402 枕 Tenderness on the Pillow: Professor Gu’s Contract Wife 枕上温柔，顾教授的契约婚妻 Sun Gives Birth to Metal and Wood日生金木Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted (The novel is complete) Marriage Before Love / A sweet, slow-burn everyday romance / Pure romance / Not a fast-paced plot / A literary style A cool, restrained professor of classical literature × a sweet, healing freelance illustrator The socially anxious illustrator Wen Ruan needs a great deal of money to pay for her grandmother's treatment. Gu Qingyan, a professor of Chinese at a top university, needs a quiet, obedient wife who won't cause trouble. He finds her and makes a businesslike offer 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Gu Qingyan never expected that the contract spouse he randomly chose would eventually become his favorite. He used to want to be alone and quiet, but later he became attached to being with her day and night, and confessed his love one after another, wanting to have a baby with the female lead.

3. 403 傅 Young Master Fu's Lavish Love: My Deep and Enduring Love for You 傅少高调宠：爱你一往情深 Seventeenqi.十七qi.Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted When they first met, she was the medicine that healed his wounds. When they met again, she became the Mrs. Fu he had longed for day and night. Their childhood promise came true. For a time, she thought the sun would never find the moon, but she never realized that whenever she looked back, he had always been there behind her. Love begins without warning and only grows deeper with time. 4Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is very domineering; it's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and they end up having a son and a daughter!

4. 404 倾 The Beloved Consort Who Captivated the World: Your Highness, Hold Me Close 倾世宠妃：王妃要抱抱 Qi Yi柒伊Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Completed + transmigration + marriage first, love later + one-on-one romance + sweet story + fictional setting] [Quirky, adorable princess consort × handsome, devoted, gentle prince] Also known as: Wanwan Hexi After a sudden twist of fate sent her to ancient times, she opened her eyes to learn that her mother had run off with another man after giving birth to her. Her father treated her like a thorn in his side, and her younger sister saw her as a thorn in her flesh... And the man she'd long ad 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A historical romance novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is a princess. The male lead is incredibly gentle and refined; he treats the female lead very well and respects her both before and after falling in love. The story is already completed.

5. 405 坏 Oh No, Lovesick Mr. Chi Can Read Minds 坏了，恋爱脑池总他有读心术 Yu Gui渝归Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, happy ending, mildly funny, mind reading, System, sweet romance] After a car accident, Shen Qingshu is taken by a System to the world of a book. When she opens her eyes, she's already at a wedding. She lets out a long sigh. Divorce. This marriage has to end. But when she sees the balance in her bank account, Shen Qingshu gives in. Anyone who brings up divorce is asking for trouble! Her husband is a wealthy, domineering CEO. Only a fool would divorce him! The first time she see 3kReads9.2Score388Shelves

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   This is a super good book! It starts with a marriage of convenience and the male lead matures quickly. There are no misunderstandings throughout, and it's super sweet. The rating is low because it's a new book, but it's worth reading.

6. 406 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves
7. 407 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance512k WordsOngoing Older man + marriage before love + slow-burn romance + sweet and doting + three-year age gap A spoiled heir to a business empire × a cool, reserved doctor When Shi Qi was twenty-five, her adoptive mother fell seriously ill. To fulfill her adoptive mother’s dying wish, she married Meng Yan, the heir to the Meng family, whom she had never met. Meng Yan was the heir to the most powerful family in Beicheng. Rumor had it that he was arrogant, flamboyant, and impulsive, never doing things by the book. 30.4kReads7.4Score2.5kShelves

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   This is a story about an older man marrying another woman and falling in love after marriage. There's no forced sweetness; the tug-of-war between the female doctor and the wealthy tycoon is very pleasant to read.

8. 408 诱 Lured into His Arms! After They Marry, Possessive Gu Is Utterly Smitten 诱她入怀！领证后偏执顾少苏爆了 October Blossoms十月芳菲Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted To escape an arranged marriage, Tang Yuxi hastily registered her marriage with the older man she'd just rescued. After their whirlwind wedding, she uncovered a shocking secret: the seemingly gentle, honest man was none other than Gu Chenze, president of the Gu Group, rumored to be short-tempered and uninterested in women. Violent-tempered? Uninterested in women? Tang Yuxi thought those rumors were completely false! “Uncle, don't people say you're not interested in women?” The man picked up his p 84Reads8.5Score—Shelves
9. 409 领 She Was Jilted on Their Wedding Registration Day, So She Remarried into a Powerful Family with Her Child 领证当天被悔婚，她带崽改嫁豪门 Wu Yixing舞奕星Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day they’re supposed to register their marriage, his mistress calls arrogantly: “I’m carrying a boy. Beichen isn’t coming to register with you!” She turns around at once, abandons the scumbag, and takes her daughter to marry a handsome man at the same Civil Affairs Bureau, where he’s also in desperate need of a marriage certificate. Lin Chuxia initially thinks Jiang Mohan is just an ordinary pediatric doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. To her surprise, he is the heir to the provincia 9.5kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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   The story originally involved the male and female leads getting married right from the start. The male lead's character was absolutely amazing, the ideal husband type. The female lead must be so lucky and sexually fulfilled to have him.

10. 410 夜 An Alluring Night 夜色旖旎 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted The short drama is now available Originally titled: A Bewitching Night [Powerful Beijing socialite + Shanghai heiress × simmering tension × groveling pursuit × both leads are each other's first] Everyone in their circle knew that Ying Hengzhi was the most untouchable man in the capital. He was privileged yet self-possessed, cold and composed, and ruthless in his efficiency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' victory banquet was the first time Zhou Xi saw Ying Hengzhi outside Room 1308. He arrived 13.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    A Beijing tycoon and a Shanghai heiress! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! A complicated and ambiguous relationship!

11. 411 先 Marriage Before Love: Marrying Into a Wealthy Family With a Miniature Version of the Big Shot 先婚后爱：抱着缩小版大佬嫁豪门 This Palace Is Very Elegant本宫很优雅的Modern Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Both the male and female leads are each other’s one and only] Zhou Yi is a young manager at a baby-products store. One day, someone suddenly hands her a contract and asks her to work as a nanny, caring for an infant. The pay is exceptionally high: fifty thousand a month. Thinking of her grandmother’s illness, Zhou Yi agrees and becomes a young, live-in nanny dedicated to caring for the baby. Then one day, the child’s father hands her another contract and says, “Marry me, and I’ll pay you an ann 2.2kReads8.5Score103Shelves
12. 412 心 Heart Goes Pitter-Patter 心跳怦怦 A Doe Named She一只佘鹿Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mutual firsts + refined business elite vs. sharp-tongued, stunning interpreter] Everyone in the aristocratic circle knows Wen Yu and Shen Yan are married and deeply in love. Only they know how poorly they get along behind closed doors. After accidentally falling into the water one day, Wen Yu gains the ability to hear Shen Yan’s thoughts. [Why isn’t that bastard leaving yet? Who’s he putting on this devoted, thoughtful husband act for?] [If that bastard takes White 44Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    This is a very sweet story. The female lead is a translator, but due to certain circumstances, she marries the male lead, who is a CEO. It's not a marriage of convenience; it's purely because the male lead's father thinks he's getting too old. My favorite part is the scene where CEO Wen protects his wife—it's super captivating! Definitely worth reading! It's a short story, and the author's other books are also excellent.

13. 413 豪 The Qin Family's Exclusive Darling: Young Master Qin's Little Movie-Star Ancestor 豪门独宠：秦少的影后小祖宗 Jiu Yuezi玖月子Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted A heartwarming, sugary-sweet romance. There’s no doubt the male lead loves the female lead. The bonus chapters are about everyday life with the kids. If that’s not your thing, feel free to skip them~ [Mutual devotion+sweet pampering+bonus chapters featuring a little darling] Jiang Mu grew up as the cherished little princess of the Jiang family. She was stunningly beautiful, clever, and mischievous. A childhood betrothal led to her marrying the most sought-after man in the empire. - Qin Shen was 7kReads8.5Score401Shelves

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    This book is amazing!! Highly recommend it! It's a sweet and heartwarming story about an arranged marriage that brings the two together, and their feelings for each other deepen after marriage. The male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead.

14. 414 五 Five Years Without Sharing a Bed: The Commander's Wife Joins the Army With Two Kids 五年不圆房，首长媳妇随军带两崽 Hyaluronic Acid玻璃酸质Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Transmigrating into a book set in the 1980s + raising kids + military marriage + storage space + romance after marriage] Qiao Shuling transmigrates into the body of a wicked supporting character in an 1980s novel. The original owner was framed by her own mother and had a one-night stand with the male lead, giving birth to two doomed sons! But the original owner was infatuated with her childhood sweetheart, abused her sons in every way, and treated the male lead coldly. In the end, he could take 3.4kReads8.4Score430Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a villainous supporting character in a period novel. Just as the original protagonist is about to divorce the male protagonist, the female protagonist immediately declares she won't. The male protagonist quickly notices the change in the female protagonist and slowly falls in love with her, making it a classic case of marriage first, love later. [Learned something new]

15. 415 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, Mr. Lu Keeps Trying to Conquer Me 闪婚后，陆总老想攻略我 Watermelon Fish Balls西瓜鱼丸Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-Awaited Reunion and Careful Scheming] [A Calculated Approach at Every Turn] [Secret Crush] [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other's First] A sweet little story about married life At the age of twenty-six, Shen Xihe made the boldest decision of her life: she impulsively married a man she had met only three times. Their first meeting was outside a coffee shop. Her scumbag boyfriend, who had just latched onto a wealthy family, had broken up with her moments earlier. 95Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms! They get married in the very first chapter!!! A sweet, slice-of-life story, full of love and affection.

16. 416 讨 If You Hate Him, Marry Him and Have His Son to Make His Life Miserable 讨厌他就嫁给他，生个儿子祸害他 Playing the Zither by the Jade Lake瑶池抚琴Modern Romance598k WordsCompleted "Completed" Hotheaded Little Firecracker vs. Short-Tempered Young Master [Enemies to Lovers + Love-Hate Relationship + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Marriage + Falling in Love Over Time + Newlywed Life + A Couple Who Bring Each Other Bad Luck] Ling Yang was the product of a blended family and a bona fide rich young master. Since he had always been single, his family began to suspect he wasn't straight. To set him on the right path before it was too late, they started forcing him 58.6kReads8.3Score13.4kShelves
17. 417 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding in the ER, Dr. Tang! 闪婚急诊，唐医生！ Qing Qianlu清浅璐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Viral Hit Across the Internet] [Sweet Romance + Comeback + Powerful Male Lead + One-on-One] “Where does it hurt?” “I... I bumped into something.” He casually pointed to the inner room. “Go lie down in there and take off your pants!” She took a deep breath and tried to reassure herself. It was just an examination, a perfectly normal examination! In public, he was a renowned neurosurgeon; in private, he was the domineering, rebellious heir to an empire. In public, she was an amnesiac young woman; 2.1kReads8.8Score413Shelves

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    They get married right from the start. It's a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love, told from the female lead's perspective; the male lead's long-planned secret crush finally comes true. The male lead is gentle, handsome, and incredibly kind to the female lead.

18. 418 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    The following are all stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love. 🌸① And ② are historical romances, starting with a grand wedding—very sweet! 🌸 6 Is a historical romance about farming and imperial examinations; the protagonist is already married at the beginning, but the female lead transmigrates and changes the male lead's fate, and the story continues sweetly. 🌸 ③, ④, And ⑤ are contemporary romances where the protagonist is arranged to marry first and then fall in love later. ③ Is a story of pregnancy before marriage and then love—a sweet romance. ④ And ⑤ are stories of arranged marriages between wealthy families, where the male/female lead secretly loves each other, and the story also continues sweetly!

19. 419 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
20. 420 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate Into a Book Together! Marry a Rough-and-Ready Man! If You Leave, I’m Leaving Too 闺蜜齐穿书！嫁糙汉！你离我也离 Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings椒盐鸡翅块Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + rough-and-tough hero + sweet romance + face-slapping + daily life + building a fortune + raising kids] The moment Shen Wu opened her eyes, she saw a man who was exactly her type. Realizing she had transmigrated into a book, she then heard a familiar voice and understood that she wasn't the only one who had transmigrated: her best friend had come along too, and now they were sisters-in-law... The two of them had entered a novel written by someone who envied them. In 78kReads9.4Score7.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist wakes up in a book on her second day of marriage, feeling utterly devastated by the thought of her newly purchased luxury apartment. While washing up, she discovers her best friend is there, and both she and her friend are married to brothers. The female protagonist is a cunning and innocent girl, while her best friend is a cool and aloof woman. The two friends discuss whether they'll stay together or divorce together, as the male protagonist is incredibly domineering and often leaves the female protagonist overwhelmed. The best friend is equally domineering, frequently making her husband cry out in frustration. After the two brothers have been busy with their business for a while, the younger brother says, "Brother, let's take a few days off. If this keeps up, my wife and sister-in-law will be living together!"

21. 421 天 A Sky-High Contract: I Married Into Wealth, Then Took My In-Laws in Hand 天价契约：豪嫁后，我整顿了婆家 Counting掏数Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Putting the in-laws in their place + wealthy CEO + married first, love later + groveling pursuit + cultural differences between north and south] A sky-high contract and a marriage of convenience, each getting what they need. To save her gravely ill mother, Guan Shanyue, a young woman from Songhe, “sold” herself to Lu Chenzhou, the richest man in Jincheng. He needed a wife to appease his family. She needed five million yuan for lifesaving treatment. From then on, the divide between north and sou 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A contractual marriage begins, love blossoms after marriage: When the contract expires, she leaves behind a divorce agreement and a check, and he chases after her for miles with red eyes: "Guan Shanyue, you dare to leave, just try it!"

22. 422 肆 She Kisses Her Red Lips Recklessly 肆吻她红唇 Peach Youyou桃幽幽Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [Mutual first love + Sweet indulgence + Marriage before love + Long-laid plans + Overprotective, devoted husband + Age gap + Everyone's darling] Everyone knew that Pei Qisi, a powerful figure in the capital, was cold-blooded and ruthless by nature, possessive and cruel, and uninterested in women. What no one knew was that he'd long been doting on a soft, sweet young girl. To others, she was a poor orphan. To him, she was his precious little sweetheart~ In public, she was obedient, gentle, and de 32Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    A premeditated marriage that blossoms into love!! The male lead is such a charmer, it's so alluring, seductive, and sweet all at once, with tons of kisses and hugs.

23. 423 大 The Tycoon Wants a Bride! The Poor Little One Who Was Jilted Drops the Act 大佬求娶！被退婚的小可怜不装了 Yao Xiaodao夭小叨Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted Complete [Marriage First, Love Later, Secret Crush Comes True, Both Pure, Satisfying and Sweet] She was the discarded daughter of the Gu family. In college, she returned to the family to support her adoptive mother. But her father didn’t love her, her stepmother was wary of her, her younger sister treated her like a pawn, and even the man who claimed to love her betrayed her. “On the day of the engagement, I’ll drug her. Once the news breaks, I’ll dump her, and no one will blame me or think any 8Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Marriage at the start, love after marriage

24. 424 时 Mr. Shi, You Can’t Hide Your Secret Crush Anymore 时先生，你的暗恋藏不住啦 Wu Jiu舞九Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted [An ultra-sweet romance!!] [No getting back together, the second male lead’s unrequited love takes center stage, whirlwind marriage, marriage first and love later, pure romance.] Qin Shuzhi stood by Shen Yichen through his darkest days and helped him rise again. Just as they were about to get married, his first love returned from overseas. She never could have imagined it: Shen Yichen would abandon her alone on a mountaintop on her birthday, all because of a phone call from Zhou Siyan. He said, 96.7kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves
25. 425 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, the Male Supporting Character Begs Me to Cuddle Him to Sleep Every Night 穿书后，男配在我怀里每晚求哄睡 Ning Ning Yan宁宁颜Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration] [Mutual Devotion] She accidentally transmigrated into a book and became its vicious female supporting character. Looking at the male supporting character in her arms, who was a little silly, soft and sweet, and always acting coquettish with her, how could she bear to hit or abuse him? Spoil him, spoil him, absolutely! Her silly husband says he wants a hug? Sure! He says he wants a kiss? ...That works too. He says he wants to sleep together, and wants her to have his baby? Q 2.2kReads8.9Score201Shelves

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    All three are stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love! In the first one, the female lead transmigrates and becomes the male supporting character's wife. She slowly falls in love with the seemingly simple-minded male lead in her arms. The second and third are about rebirth, where the characters are married first and then fall in love, enjoying a sweet and loving relationship with their husbands. [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

26. 426 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Suddenly Opened His Eyes 新婚夜，植物人老公忽然睁开眼 Ye Ye Isn't Cute叶叶不萌Modern Romance923k WordsCompleted [Beloved by the whole family + secret identities + satisfying face-slapping] Lu Sanshao, the heir to the most powerful family in the capital, has been a living corpse, bedridden for six years. An old master consulted a fortune-teller, who said that a wedding to bring the Third Young Master good luck might offer a glimmer of hope. Mu Nanxi became the bride chosen to bring him good fortune. The day after the wedding, Eldest Young Master Lu opened his eyes. But some people still had snide remarks t 1.1kReads9.2Score729Shelves

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    This book perfectly fits the bill!! Marriage right from the start, the female lead has tons of disguises, and the revenge against the scum is incredibly satisfying!! The female lead in this book seems invincible!! There's nothing she can't do!!

27. 427 空 The Sweet Little Wife Dropped from the Sky: The CEO Uncle Dotes on Her 空降小甜妻：霸总大叔宠上瘾 A Lazy Little One懒懒的一小只Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama is now available. Just search for the protagonist’s name! [Married first, fall in love later + Devoted husband + Two powerful figures pretending after marriage] [After their sudden marriage, the billionaire CEO finally shows his true colors!] Kicked out of her home, poor real heiress Yu Zheng marries the domineering CEO in a whirlwind wedding. His sweet, obedient little wife is soft and easy to push around, while her rich, domineering older husband is strong and full of energy. H 5.7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Main characters: Yu Zheng and Sheng Jingting. The short drama is now online, titled "You're the Only One in My Heart," also known as "My Wife Pretends to Be Obedient Every Day." [Arranged marriage to love + doting husband + two powerful figures playing roles after marriage] [After a whirlwind marriage, the billionaire CEO finally reveals his true colors!] After being kicked out of her home, the pitiful heiress Yu Zheng has a whirlwind marriage with a powerful CEO. The sweet, obedient, soft, and easily swayed wife, while the domineering, wealthy, and physically strong older man spoils the little girl rotten. One day, she looks at a photo of a legendary top tycoon and falls into deep thought: "Honey, this person looks just like you." Sheng Jingting feels guilty: "Uh... It's purely a coincidence." Later, the little girl defuses a bomb with her bare hands, wreaking havoc on everyone. Everyone cries: "Please control your wife!" Sheng Jingting: "My wife is very obedient; you must be bullying her." But then he turns around and pins her against the wall: "How should you punish someone who lied to me?" A modern romance novel about a wealthy CEO, sweet and doting husband, 1v1, age gap.

28. 428 救 Help! I Became a Hot Mom with a Professor Husband and a Kid Who's Bad at School 救命！穿成辣妈，教授老公学渣娃 Hibiscus慕蓉花Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples + transmigration + adorable kids + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + healing] At 21, Lan Jia got drunk and slept with Professor Su, a top student and a devastatingly handsome man. One night of passion led to a shotgun wedding. But at 28, she was literally angered to death while helping her son with his homework! Her 21-year-old self transmigrated into her 28-year-old body: Huh? Why is her husband so bad in bed?! And why does he keep wanting a second child? Two brilli 3kReads8.9Score188Shelves

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    The story begins with the protagonist being married and having a child.

29. 429 穿 I Became a Chubby Farm Girl and Was Spoiled by a Noble Young Master 穿成农家肥女，被贵公子强势娇宠 Yan Xixi妍惜惜Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted [Farming, sweet and satisfying, no golden finger] On the night student Luo Ningwan transmigrates, she forcibly throws herself at her noble husband. To avoid being murdered by him, she starts losing weight and getting prettier while building the family fortune, and promises he can divorce her whenever he likes. When the man passes the imperial exams, he takes his entire family to the capital. She thoughtfully and graciously brings out the divorce papers. He gives her a sidelong glance and asks ca 1.5kReads8.9Score181Shelves
30. 430 重 Reborn, My Wife Is as Sweet as Honey 重生后，娇妻甜如蜜 Ning Ning Yan宁宁颜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth] [Sweet romance] [Humble devotion] [Doting on her husband] [Both leads are devoted to each other] One day after being reborn, Ning Cai leaned against her husband's chest and asked, “Honey, why are you so good to me?” The man kissed his beloved wife's forehead and said with a doting smile, “Darling, because you're my wife. In every life, you're the only one I'll ever love.” He also said, “Having you in this life is all I need.” Before she was reborn, she had been blinded by foolishness 1.1kReads9.0Score101Shelves
31. 431 春 The First Bloom of Spring 春色初婚 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted (Complete) Love after marriage / whirlwind marriage / seven-year age gap / both leads are each other's first and only / sweet married life - On the day her ex got married, Qiao Shui got drunk, grabbed a man by the collar, and kissed him. The most impulsive thing she ever did was get carried away the day after her ex's wedding and elope with the bride's ex-boyfriend. - Everyone in their circle thought Fu Tingzhou and Qiao Shui's marriage wouldn't last. The man was famous for being aloof and ascet 10.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    Getting married right at the start, super sweet [smirk], highly recommended!

32. 432 在 Forced to Go Public with the Movie Emperor on a Mother-in-Law Reality Show 在婆媳综艺里被迫和影帝官宣 Bai Bai白白Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mother-in-law and daughter-in-law reality show + goofy, sweet, satisfying romance] She transmigrates into a book as the cannon-fodder wife of a movie star who secretly married her under a contract, and their three-year agreement is already up? Shi Qiqi: I can take my divorce settlement and leave whenever I want, clearing the way for the main couple! But before they can divorce... “Qibao, I'll give you a hundred million. Come on a mother-in-law and daughter-in-la 5.2kReads9.0Score795Shelves

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    ✨✨These are all stories where the characters are already married at the start, with love blossoming after marriage—super sweet! 💐💐① [Love after marriage + Mother-in-law/daughter-in-law variety show + Silly, sweet, and satisfying] Shi Qiqi transmigrates into the body of a cannon fodder female supporting character in a secret marriage arranged by Best Actor Xi. Discovering the agreement is expiring, she prepares to collect her divorce settlement and leave, making way for the main couple. But her mother-in-law sends an invitation, "Qiqi, Mom will give you 100 million to accompany me on a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law variety show." Who can resist money? This is a great option! Actor Xi sent a warning: "Shi Qiqi, here's a hundred million. Divorce me immediately after the variety show." But after the show ended, Actor Xi reneged on his promise, tempting and deceiving her: "Good girl, Qiqi, here's the money and card, no divorce." 🍓🍓② [Sweet and flirtatious!] Top star Jiang Chuyi transmigrated into a book, only to be told upon waking that the villain had agreed to a divorce. Thinking of the chaotic situation and tragic ending she would face after the divorce, she decided she couldn't divorce him and used all her charm to ignite his heart. The obsessive and violent man pressed her into his arms, his voice soothing: "Baby, you've messed with me, you have to take responsibility." 💖💖Follow Xiaolanhua @Mingruolan, and you'll never be short of books to read!💖

33. 433 七 A Sweet Military Marriage in the 1970s, Raising a Child and Doing Research Too 七零军婚甜如蜜，带娃科研两不误 Green Wine and Joy青酒欢Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Military life on an island + marriage first, love later + chasing his wife to the crematorium + devoted sweet romance + no golden finger] After twenty years of studying hard, Jiang Qingyue had finally achieved her dream of heading to an island as an agricultural PhD to pursue research. But before she could leave, she unexpectedly transmigrated to the 1970s. A woman who'd been single for ages found herself in the bridal chamber from the start! After one wild night, she woke up to discover that t 37.8kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    🥰⚡️⚡️💫🍀Years later, they reunite on the island. Jiang Qingyue has transformed into a beautiful and intelligent agricultural scientist. 👌👌✨✨The twins accompanying her are clever and bright, their features strikingly similar to Zhou Zhengting's. Zhou Zhengting is filled with doubt, while Jiang Qingyue remains calm and focused, solely dedicated to scientific research, building her fortune, and contributing to the island's development. 💫💫⚡️⚡️

34. 434 穿 After I Transmigrate Into a Book, I Flirt Recklessly with the Obsessive Villain 穿书后在偏执反派的心尖肆意撩火 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, playful flirting, and pure feel-good indulgence!] Jiang Chuyi, a sweet-voiced, soft-hearted top-tier star, transmigrates into a book. When she wakes up, she has to face a divorce showdown with the powerful villain, and the prospect of being tortured to death! To stay alive, she pulls out all the stops to fan the flames in his heart. The man, once obsessive and violent, pins her in his arms and murmurs in a voice that makes her melt, “Baby, if you’re going to tease me, you have to 7.4kReads9.3Score751Shelves
35. 435 协 After Our Marriage of Convenience, I Laugh All Day Long 协议结婚后，我每天哈哈哈哈哈 Rong Shi容时Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Also known as: After Our Contract Marriage, I Couldn't Get a Divorce [Double Purity + Marriage First, Love Later + Mind Reading + Satisfying Read + Showbiz] Shen Tang, a struggling nobody in the entertainment industry, transmigrated into a book and became the contract wife of domineering CEO Gu Huaian. She didn't have to fulfill any marital duties or do anything at all. She only had to attend the occasional family dinner and maintain the image of a loving couple. In return, she would get five mi 3.1kReads8.9Score426Shelves

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    In the book, the male and female protagonists have a marriage of convenience, each pursuing their own lives. The male lead pays the female lead 5 million yuan per month, with an additional 200 million yuan to be received in a divorce. However, the original female lead was too stubborn and insisted on forcing the issue, ultimately getting nothing. After transmigrating into the book, Shen Tang decides to defy the plot and completely relax. She'll spend her time shopping and admiring handsome men, and then get a divorce with 320 million yuan in two years—isn't that great? She'd be laughing in her sleep over such a good thing! PS: The male lead is reborn and can hear the female lead's thoughts!

36. 436 重 Reborn: She’s Soft and Sweet, and Mr. Gu Falls for Her 重生：她身软体甜，顾总沦陷了 Ning Ning Yan宁宁颜Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Both leads reborn + Devoted husband + 1v1] Only after Yun Nian died did she realize just how much Gu Siyan, so restrained and sparing with words, loved her. The moment Gu Siyan saw Yun Nian's body pulled from the sea, his eyes went blank with disbelief. He lifted her body and kissed her. He said, “Niannian, you'd be lonely going alone, so I'll come keep you company.” Yun Nian was stunned. Gu Siyan had actually killed himself to join her. Reborn, she clung to her husband and dema 662Reads8.7Score—Shelves
37. 437 穿 Book Transmigration: The Powerful Tycoon's Cannon-Fodder Wife Is a Cat 穿书：豪门大佬的炮灰娇妻是只喵 Qingmu Yinan青木忆南Modern Romance612k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + married first, fall in love later + flirt and dote on each other] After finally taking human form, she was struck by lightning and sent into a novel, where she became the powerful male lead’s doomed, long-suffering wife. Remembering how the original wife was swindled out of all her money by a scumbag and ended up taking her own life, Lin Zhuozhuo decisively clung to her cat butler’s leg. “Honey, let’s not get divorced after all.” Reader’s guide: 1. A swee 23Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In this story, the female lead transmigrates into the body of a powerful figure's cannon fodder wife. They're already married at the start 👰🏻, and it's super sweet.

38. 438 迷 The Sweet, Airheaded Girl Is So Adorable, but Her Doctor Husband Is Hard to Tempt 迷糊软妹甜糯糯，医生老公不经撩 Sui Yi穗宜Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted [Not a strong heroine + whirlwind marriage + short, sweet romance] [Love after marriage + sweet romance + devoted couple + cozy healing] Also known as “The Daily Married Life of a Scatterbrain and a Cutie” Lili has been eating too many sweets lately, and now her tooth hurts, so she books an appointment at the hospital. The doctor who examines her has sharp brows visible above his mask, and eyes as dark and beautiful as ink. She can’t help staring at him for a long time. Whatever he says, she obe 2.2kReads9.3Score219Shelves

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    😮Lili went to the dentist for a toothache, and the dentist in front of her was so handsome that her heart raced. She didn't even realize that he was her husband, whom she had just married last month. During the consultation, she was only focused on his stunning good looks and obediently agreed to everything the doctor said. When the doctor took off his mask, the surprise and realization that followed felt like an electric current running through her body. Love and toothache intertwined in a wonderful encounter.

39. 439 嫁 After Marrying the Comatose Uncle of My Scumbag Husband, He Woke Up 嫁给渣男的植物人小叔后，他醒了 Su Ranjiu酥染玖Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Adorable Baby, Putting Jerks in Their Place, Devoted Husband] Betrayed by her cousin and boyfriend, scorned for being unable to have children, and forced to take her cousin's place and marry her comatose fiancé, Tong Jiuyue thought she'd spend the rest of her life with a husband in a vegetative state. But on their wedding day, she kissed him awake! From then on, her billionaire husband treated her like a queen! He was perfect in every way, except that he was way too clingy. If he came home from 3.4kReads9.2Score505Shelves

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    The male lead, in a vegetative state, asks the female lead to marry him to bring him good luck. He wakes up that very night, and their hilarious life together begins. The series is short, the plot flows smoothly, and the dialogue between the leads is very funny. Highly recommended! [Learned something new]

40. 440 犬 My Puppy-Like Childhood Friend Claims His Place in an Instant, Holding His Beloved Close 犬系竹马秒上位，抱紧怀中的宝贝 Dan Ji Ming淡季明Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts] [Married Young] [Marriage Before Love] [The Male Lead Falls Hard] * Lu Yechen had always considered Jiang He his best friend. Then one sudden confession disrupted the peaceful relationship between them. "Don't you have a fiance?" "Does having a fiance mean I can't like you?" Lu Yechen returned her love letter exactly as it was, making his rejection clear. Jiang He lowered her eyes, looking dejected. "Then I can only go on liking you in secret." Lu Yechen was in a foul moo 2.6kReads8.7Score214Shelves

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    Just finished watching it, and the content matches—arranged marriage that blossoms into love, childhood sweethearts. [Eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji]

41. 441 重 Reborn and Hearing My Husband's Inner Thoughts, I'm Having the Time of My Life 重生后听见老公心声，爽翻了 Tu Geng徒更Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Cold, arrogant CEO]✘ [Reborn, spoiled heiress] Both leads are each other's first and only ➕ aloof and arrogant ➕ relentless flirting ➕ sugary sweet, with the occasional silly moment After Chen Nian'an was reborn in Myanmar, she gained a golden finger that let her hear everyone's thoughts. She was stunned as soon as she got home. On the surface: Gu Boyan pulled out a chair at the dining table, his handsome face cold and impassive. In his heart: [Wonderful, I get to eat the leftovers my wife spec 469Reads7.4Score104Shelves

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    Both are virgins, they secretly love each other, the male lead is a cold and domineering CEO, and the female lead is a spoiled heiress. The female lead can hear the male lead's thoughts.

42. 442 相 A Blind Date and Flash Marriage: Her College Heartthrob Turns Out to Be a Doting Rich Heir 相亲闪婚，大学男神竟是宠妻豪门 Le Yanyan乐沿沿Modern Romance716k WordsCompleted [Married First, Love Later + Mutual Secret Crush + Playing Dumb to Outsmart the Powerful + Reunion After Years Apart + CEO’s Sweet Devotion] Throughout her four years at university, the scatterbrained Qiao Mian secretly loved Lu Xiyan, the “eternal iceberg.” At graduation, she finally worked up the courage to confess: “Lu Xiyan, I like you!” His reply was utterly calm: “I know. Thank you.” Later, he went abroad, and everything came to an abrupt end. Three years after they parted, she unexpectedl 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly Recommended! [Arranged Marriage + Long-Awaited Reunion + Unrequited Love in School + Mutual Devotion + Sweet First Love + Pure Romance + Dominant CEO and Top Student + No Dramatic Trolling] The scatterbrained Qiao Mian harbors a secret crush on the composed Lu Xiyan throughout university. She's his devoted follower, yet too shy to confess. Finally, at graduation, she musters the courage to confess: "Lu Xiyan, I love you!" Her voice trembles slightly in the night. "I know, thank you," he replies calmly, indifferently, even without a trace of emotion. Later, he goes abroad, and everything comes to an abrupt end. Unexpectedly, years later, she meets Lu Xiyan on a blind date and they have a whirlwind marriage. After marriage, Lu Xiyan's hidden love for Qiao Mian is gradually unearthed. She remains scatterbrained, but to Qiao Mian's surprise, with him around, all her problems seem to be solved. It turns out his aloofness isn't an unyielding iceberg. And when Qiao Mian learns of his true identity as a billionaire, she finally understands his confidence and insecurity, his coldness and deep affection. He spoils her far beyond what she once could have imagined… He loved her, even back in university…

43. 443 你 So What If You’re My Student? 你是我学生又怎样 Tian Fan田畈Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted When Zhao Shuiguang went clubbing and pretended to be a lesbian to help her friend out, she never imagined the private room would be occupied by the handsome new English teacher, Tan Shumo! After such an extraordinary first encounter, Zhao Shuiguang could only keep her head down and behave herself from then on. Would things get better once she went to college? Not at all! Tan Shumo transformed into a refined professor whose classes were packed to the rafters. Would things get better if she studi 1.6kReads9.5Score272Shelves

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    A ten-year book lover sincerely recommends these novels! They're absolutely amazing—the character descriptions are incredibly detailed, capturing even the smallest gestures and emotional fluctuations perfectly. The plots are refreshingly original, avoiding clichéd tropes, and each chapter offers something new. Once you start reading, you'll want to finish it, completely immersed in the story. The authors clearly put thought into their work; these are must-reads!

44. 444 怎 What Do I Do! The Stoic Commander Turns Red the Moment He Kisses Me 怎么办！高冷首长一亲就红温 Zhaozhao Eleven昭昭十一Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Bold, straightforward college girl * mature, steady military man + 8-year age gap + sweet everyday romance] Shen Nanwu runs into Fu Chuan'an again during freshman military training, where he is serving as the head instructor. “Don't you recognize me?” She thinks Fu Chuan'an must have forgotten her long ago and pretends not to know him when they meet, but he sees right through her. “I… I do know you.” She meets Fu Chuan'an's eyes and calls him Fourth Brother. Fu Chuan'an is mature, steady, and a 21.6kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
45. 445 软 The Soft and Irresistible Little Sweetheart 软诱小娇包 Ming Yueyun明月云Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Daddy type + super sweet + age gap; obedient, soft, adorably airheaded doll-like girl x abstinent, scheming, obsessive big shot] The day before his wedding, Fu Cheny an finally learns that he’s getting married. His bride is the doll-like girl who once bumped into him and burst into tears... On their wedding day, she runs away. Fu Cheny an stops the car with a dark expression and lifts the soft little crybaby out of it. The girl clings to his neck, crying, her tears soaking his clothe 11kReads8.9Score786Shelves

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    Both books start with a marriage. In the first one, the male lead has liked the female lead from the very beginning; it's a very fatherly story with a touch of redemption. In the second one, the female lead is spoiled rotten by her father and brother. After marrying the male lead, he puts on her socks, shoes, and clothes for her. He's also very fatherly. Later, when the female lead is kidnapped, she completely confuses the kidnappers—super cute! Highly recommended!

46. 446 契 Contractual Peril: The CEO's Lavish Love 契约危情，总裁的豪宠 Only Love Sunshine唯爱阳光Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted An Ran was the “vicious adopted daughter” who, as the rumors went, had “bitten back” at the An family. In this life, there were only three things she truly regretted. First, on the night her mother died, she asked the wrong person for help and spent four years in prison for nothing. Second, after getting out of prison, she sought revenge on her father and his family, sacrificing her liver in the process and attracting the attention of Qiao Yuchen, who was then An Xin's boyfriend. Third, she 649Reads8.9Score119Shelves

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    This couple is practically villains! There's no romance, only a bloodbath. This business-arranged, venomous couple works together by day to build their business, but at night they turn on each other. You steal my core secrets, I betray your business rivals—they can't even be bothered to maintain a fake smile. When two top-tier egoists are bound together for life, will they perish together or fight their way out? Every chapter is full of twists and turns, the thrill is off the charts!

47. 447 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 28.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    This is a sweet romance novel about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead's parents die, and she's poisoned by her uncle's family, meaning she won't live past thirty. Wanting revenge, she uses a little scheming to marry the male lead. Initially, the male lead only marries her because he thinks her short lifespan will make things easier for his family. The female lead is a psychologist, a seemingly innocent and cunning woman. The male lead is a bit irritable and initially dislikes her, but after some subtle manipulation by the housekeeper, he gradually wins her over. In short, the couple is incredibly cunning, with the female lead having 799 and the male lead only 1. It's a really good read with some humor—definitely worth watching!

48. 448 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
49. 449 穿 I Transmigrated into a Cannon-Fodder Villainess, Married the Crown Prince in a Flash, and Became His Doting Favorite 穿成炮灰女配，闪婚太子爷被狂宠 Drunk Thirteen醉十三Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + the husband begs for forgiveness + cohabitation, romance, and pursuit-of-wife daily life + devoted to each other, HE] [No heavy angst, just a touch of bittersweetness. Sweet romance and wholehearted devotion, and everyone speaks their mind.] Shen Mo, a wealthy heiress, transmigrates into the romance novel she read before bed, becoming the impoverished young lady of the same name, a minor character among minor characters. Who says she has to hide just because she transmigr 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super fast progress

50. 450 先 Marriage Before Love: Secretly Wed to My Mortal Enemy 先婚后爱：跟死对头隐婚之后 Horned Dragon Beasts Scattered Across the Ground洒落一地的角龙兽Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Groveling for her back + Faux forbidden love] [Both virgins] When Ji Wuyou wakes up, she discovers that she has lost two years of her memory. Her best friend tells her that during those two years, she not only quit her job and started dating, but also got married. When she learns that she married the very man she had been at odds with since childhood, she completely loses it and goes straight to him. The first thing she says is, “Zhou Luming, let's get a divorce.” With his ta 145Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist transmigrates two years into the future, only to find herself already married to the male protagonist. And the male protagonist is someone she's hated since childhood—a love triangle ensues…

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