Looking for Wealthy CEO Romance, No Entertainment Industry, and the Heroine Isn’t a Naive Sweetheart 求豪门总裁文，不要娱乐圈，女主不是傻白甜，

1. 1 她 She Plays the Field in Her Sugar Daddy's Arms 她在金主怀里撒野 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Both are each other’s only one & Reunion after a long separation & Age gap] [Wild, spoiled little swan & Scheming, calculating old-fashioned man] Shen Wang is the patron of Su Ruan, a ballet dancer. She is the little swan he watched grow up, and the white camellia he can never control. After disappearing for six years, Su Ruan returns to find everyone assuming she comes from a poor, helpless background. They bully her at work, and when she smashes a bottle over a lecher’s head, she becomes a pa 1.7kReads8.8Score19414d adds

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2. 2 哄 Come on, Cheer Me Up 哄哄我呀 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Innocent yet alluring natural-born little temptress vs. cold on the outside, wickedly flirtatious and fiercely possessive tycoon] [Both untouched + married first, love later + sweet flirting + instinctive attraction] Everyone in Shanghai knew that Shu Hua, the Shu family’s little princess, had a face that could bring ruin to a kingdom. Both innocent and alluring, she was the most pampered and high-maintenance beauty in their social circle. For the sake of a family alliance, Shu Hua married Pei 22.6kReads8.9Score3.2k14d adds
3. 3 骗 You Ran Off After Tricking Me into Marriage? President Gu Sets His Sights on Hong Kong’s Most Alluring Beauty 骗完婚就跑？顾总他诱夺港城姝色 Nightfall on the Way Home归时夜Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] [Super Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Hong Kong Wealthy Families + Electric Chemistry + Sweet Devotion, Both Leads Pure + Seductive Schemer] [Sweet, Soft, Clingy Airhead Beauty VS Aloof, Cool, Scheming CEO] * As everyone knows, The Qiao family's eldest daughter, Qiao Jingshu, was once savaged by the Hong Kong media: "The Qiao family's beauty is stupid, but truly beautiful." Until she went to study in England and a car accident exposed her identity as a fake he 2.5kReads8.7Score36614d adds
4. 4 重 Reborn on the Eve of Our Marriage Registration, the Hong Kong Tycoon's Heir Kneels to Win Me Back 重生领证前夕，港圈太子跪着追妻 Meat Bun Auntie肉包小姨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 42kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
5. 5 一 I Kicked Over My Husband’s Wheelchair, Only to Be Carried Home and Spoiled 一脚踹翻老公轮椅，反被抱回宠！ Biscuit Cat饼干猫Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted The animated series Xiaoyi’s Sweet Treats is now available. [Unconventional marriage before love + guiding lover + older man + healing each other] Rebellious little ray of sunshine X gloomy, proud tsundere [One-on-one | mutual firsts] Lin Zhi transmigrates into a book. She becomes the cannon-fodder wife forced to jump off a building by a sinister villain. Lin Zhi takes off running. But she doesn’t get far. When the bodyguards catch her and carry her back, she throws her head back and yells, “Any 11.5kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds
6. 6 夏 Summer Kisses and Wildfire 夏吻野火 Wang Xiaotiao旺小跳Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted Radiant, pampered heiress x ruthless, brooding man in power Both devoted only to each other | Sweet, flirtatious tension | Long in the making | Utterly doting Xia Xingmi is an heiress with a massive fortune, engaged through an alliance between her family and the top-tier Shen clan. But someone drugs her as part of a setup, and her fiancé announces, “The engagement is off!” The man who comes to discuss the breakup is cold, abstinent, and stunningly handsome. Rumor has it he's the most powerful me 37.7kReads9.4Score6k14d adds
7. 7 撕 Tear It to Shreds 撕烂 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads] [She lures him in, then dumps him] [Marriage before love] [The aloof, untouchable man loses his mind for love] Everyone at school knows Fu Mingshuang likes Lu Shiyu, just as everyone knows Lu Shiyu can't stand Fu Mingshuang. But someone saw Fu Mingshuang use a practice sheet to wipe the hand Lu Shiyu had touched, then step on the sheet as if it were trash... Someone else saw Lu Shiyu, the school's golden boy, with silver hair, standing before all the students and teachers an 26.8kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds

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8. 8 与 It All Began with an Accidental Kiss from Mr. Lu 与陆总的意外之吻开始 Together All the Way一路相伴Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted Their mother was a cast-off wife from a wealthy family, and the siblings grew up being called “bastards.” When the truth came out, the two siblings chose to bury it and make their own way in the city through their talent. An accidental kiss brought her into the orbit of Lu Jinting, a retired special forces soldier turned CEO. After that, their companies, Universal Group and Xingrui Jewelry, began working together. The more time they spent together, the more sparks flew between them. Lu’s mother 8.7kReads8.3Score99614d adds

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   The female protagonist of this book is talented. While sorting through her grandmother's belongings with her twin brother, she learns about their past: their mother, who committed suicide, had a brief marriage to a wealthy businessman. The female protagonist and the male protagonist meet through an accidental kiss after a fall. The male protagonist's mother is very kind and tries her best to bring the two together.

9. 9 新 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚，候爱 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 46.5kReads9.1Score5.5k14d adds

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   The female protagonist marries in place of her sister, but unexpectedly receives tender affection from the male protagonist. Ten years of unrequited love finally comes to fruition. The story is slow-paced, heartwarming, and easy to read. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

10. 10 唐 Mr. Tang, Your Wife Secretly Had a Baby 唐总，夫人偷偷生崽了 Riding the Wind in the Seventh Month柒月乘风Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of The Tenderness at the Heart of Time goes on sale June 5. Stay tuned!] (Story complete) Sweet romance + multiple couples On the day Lin Shu discovered she was pregnant, before she could tell Tang Yichen, she received divorce papers. She endured the pain in her heart and walked away with her head held high. Three years had done nothing to change the outcome. It was her fault she couldn't change his heart. Later, carrying the secret she had never managed to tell him, she chose 218.3kReads9.2Score10.7k14d adds

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    [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work] Lin Shu received Tang Yichen's divorce papers before she could tell him she was pregnant, so she turned and left gracefully. Years after the divorce, the male lead went on a business trip and discovered that the twins looked just like him. Tang Yichen hugged them tightly: "You could have just divorced and remarried..."

11. 11 正 After Raising My Child Properly for Four Years, His Rich Biological Father Came Knocking 正经养崽四年后，豪门亲爹找上门 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple] [Raising a wolf pup] In the fourth year of raising her child alone, the kid’s father finally came knocking. A well-dressed man stood by the door and asked her, “Are you Shang Xi?” “…Yes.” “I’m the pup’s father.” The man’s tone was domineering and forceful. “Come with me. Don’t even think about refusing or putting up a pointless fight.” Shang Xi stared at his face, so much like her son’s, and leisurely answered, “Oh.” The truth was, she hadn’t even been thinking about refusing 21.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
12. 12 替 Addicted to Being a Stand-In 替身瘾 Marguerite玛格绿特Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Heartless woman × male ghost | wildlife photographer × retired special forces soldier | mature romance Love rivals in a brutal showdown | substitute lapdog | insecure hunk | mutual deception | female lead is not a virgin, male lead is Shu Ye is obsessed with Zhou Yu’s face, so when Zhou Yu loses his memory, she immediately lies to him: they’re a couple, and he loves her so much he’s head over heels, hopelessly devoted. Zhou Yu really believes her. If his darling girlfriend tells him to kneel, h 12.3kReads8.5Score2.2k14d adds

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    This is unlike any other rambling novel; it's really good, and the plot is unconventional. [Top Post]

13. 13 丰 When the Voluptuous Beauty Pouts, the Stern Officer Blushes 丰腴美人一撒娇，冷面军官脸红了 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance685k WordsOngoing [Period setting, marriage first and love later, following the army, adorable kids, husband’s road to winning his wife back] The day after Shen Qingshu mailed a divorce agreement to Rong Jingshi, she began having one prophetic dream after another. She dreamed that her hypocritical, ungrateful stepsister stole the family heirloom from her, schemed to have her sent to the countryside, and tortured her to death in Heilongjiang, leaving her family ruined and slaughtered. When she woke, she heard her 15.6kReads6.0Score1k14d adds
14. 14 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Chronicle of Heaven's Mandate and Reincarnation 凡人修仙：天命轮回志 Guanshanyue’s secret identity观山月的马甲Xianxia1.7M WordsCompleted A mortal’s journey of cultivating the heart. No System, no transmigration, no rebirth, and multiple heroines. [Observe all things, defy fate, command reincarnation] By a twist of fate, the ordinary Qin Guan inherits the art of divine observation, allowing him to see through all techniques at a glance and glimpse the workings of fate. He only wanted to quietly protect his childhood sweetheart as she pursued immortality in peace, but is forced into a vast conspiracy sweeping across the Three Realm 7Reads—Score13714d adds
15. 15 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 164Reads—Score12014d adds

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    The wedding night burned out; similar CEO romance novel recommendations:

16. 16 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 223Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 假 So What If She’s a Fake Socialite? She’ll Climb the Ladder Anyway 假名媛又如何？照样攀高枝 Zhi Zhi zhi知之zhiModern Romance569k WordsCompleted *The rating has only just opened; it'll go up later, so don't let it scare you away~ *Soft on the outside, strong and clear-headed beauty x scheming, clingy group CEO [Powerful man humbles himself + older woman/younger man romance + both devoted to each other + relentless pursuit of his wife, coercive love + reunion after a long separation + healing + sweet, gradual romance + a touch of ensemble cast] She was reborn, and in this life her name was Lin Xinyi. She went from being broke to middle cl 5Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    You could try these two books. The author's writing is excellent, but it's a real shame that it's been overlooked due to the limited readership on this platform.

18. 18 再 Seeing You Again, Falling in Love 再顾倾心 Wanting to Get Drunk and Sleep欲醉眠Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted From the moment He Yumo first met Meng Hansheng, she couldn't forget him. One encounter left her dazzled for the rest of her life. She thought she'd found happiness, but then she learned she was a stand-in. So who did he love? He Yumo didn't understand, and didn't dare to wonder. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 玩 Playing Too Rough 玩，脱 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, love at first sight, intense push and pull] [A heroine who grows vs. a hero who guides] Zhuo Li has never denied the truth: the day she met Xie Yuzhou, she was attracted by his looks. For Xie Yuzhou, that fleeting encounter with Zhuo Li was like walking straight into a trap of his own making. She was the one who started the game. But he was the first to take it seriously. Zhuo Li says, “I’m only doing this to heal from heartbreak and, while I’m at it, enjoy Xie Yuzhou’s lo 16.5kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    A hidden gem for those experiencing a reading slump: Zhuo Li's fleeting encounter with Xie Jinzhou sparks a passionate flirtation. Initially intending to control the pace of their relationship, she's unexpectedly won over by Xie Jinzhou's gentleness and persistence. From casual flings to complete infatuation, the tug-of-war between this mature man and woman is so sweet it'll make you want to pick your nose.

20. 20 错 A Misplaced Seduction 错位引诱 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is now streaming. [Sweet, seductive siren × cold-hearted, ruthless heir] [Flirtatious push and pull + the powerful one finally yielding + strangers in public, passionately kissing in private] Song Chuwan had known since childhood that she was the Mu family’s illegitimate daughter, unfit to be seen in public and forced to endure whatever abuse her identical-looking older sister dished out. Then one day, because her sister was born infertile, she threatened and bri 8.7kReads9.3Score99114d adds

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    [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work] [A delicate and alluring beauty x a cold and ruthless prince] [Ambiguous entanglement + a powerful figure going mad + strangers in public, passionate kisses in private] Song Chuwan knew from a young age that she was the illegitimate daughter of the Mu family, unable to be seen in public or in the light of day, and could only be bullied at will by her older sister who looked exactly like her. Until that day, her sister, due to congenital infertility, coerced and lured her to become her substitute, consummate the marriage with her fiancé Qi Yanzhou, and give birth to a child. So after that conspiracy, she made a decision. To make the man her sister dreamed of her own hers.

21. 21 缠 Old Dreams, Tangled Vines 缠藤旧梦 Twenty-One Fireflies二十一只荧火虫Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted A tycoon rich enough to rival a nation, a powerful official’s son with influence over the court, a superstar adored by the masses, and a Middle Eastern king who owns vast oil reserves. With love and hate intertwined, and old dreams ensnaring her like vines, where will she go? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Amidst the capital feast, turbulent undercurrents lurk. The female CEO is caught in a fierce struggle between two opposing forces: an unbreakable bond with her past love and a calculated web of vested interests. How will she break free from this predicament and find a new lease on life?

22. 22 完 Oh No! The Pretty Boy I Kept Is the Young Master of Beijing's Elite 完蛋！我养的小白脸是京圈太子爷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: My Toyboy Is the Powerful Young Master of the Capital On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and kept an impossibly handsome toyboy. Why not? They could all have a good time together! The toyboy had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and was clingy. He could be both wolfish and sweet, and loved to act cute. After three carefree years, Jiang Ciyou handed him an enormous check. “Darling, my husband is back. Let’ 28.8kReads9.0Score5.9k14d adds

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    [A Suspenseful Romance of a Rich Man Chasing His Wife] 💥 A billionaire, a son of a high-ranking official, a superstar, and a Middle Eastern king are all vying for her! Old dreams intertwine with love and hate; the powerful figures are locked in a love-hate relationship, and her final choice is incredibly dramatic! 😜

23. 23 末 The Last Joys of Doomsday: Traveling with a Pretty Young Woman 末日余欢，我与小姐姐一路同行 The Uncle Next Door邻家叔叔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse114k WordsCompleted Earth is not our home. It is a carefully constructed prison. When a meteor shower streaks across the night sky, it brings no romance. Instead, it tolls the death knell announcing the start of humanity's extermination plan. A bioweapon virus from a higher-dimensional civilization turns 90% of the world's population into the walking dead within three months. This is no natural disaster, but a systematic extermination of the “old inhabitants.” Li Xiang, Lin Sa, Liu Chunxia, Tong Yi, A Rong... A gro 7Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 夫 Did Madam Smash the Car? No? Then I’ll Have to Be Even More of a Jerk 夫人砸车了吗？没有还得再渣 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Crooked in Three Places, Perfectly Straight in Five + Two Unhinged Leads] Wen Yinyin had been married to He Linyuan for five years. They were affectionate in public, but strangers in private. She knew He Linyuan didn’t love her. What he didn’t know was that she had once loved him. 1.1kReads—Score10114d adds

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    They appear loving in public, but are strangers in private; they are well-matched in terms of social status.

25. 25 陆 Lord Lu's Caged Canary Flees with Memories of Three Lifetimes 陆爷的金丝雀，带着三世记忆跑了 The White Fungus Has No Ears银耳没有耳Modern Romance835k WordsCompleted (Just started serializing, updated daily) Past and Present Lives + Power Struggles Among the Elite + Revival of Music and Dance + Winning Her Back the Hard Way (Happy Ending) A sinister, reckless man in power with a possessive streak × A gentle yet unyielding history professor who won’t bend In her first life, she saved him without a thought, and that moment became an obsession she couldn’t forget even after two lifetimes. When they meet again, an ancient guqin draws her into his world. She thin 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist returns with memories of three lifetimes, determined to find her past life's love and her special guqin. Reunited with him in this life, she gradually draws closer. The aloof and powerful man falls for her at first sight, silently protecting her while subtly flirting with her. The bonds from their past lives carry over into this one, creating a powerful and suspenseful dynamic.

26. 26 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 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book: A romance novel about a wealthy CEO. The story is realistic, with elements of workplace, family, and personal growth, making it both authentic and heartwarming.

27. 27 租 I Rented a Boyfriend, but He's Actually a Trillionaire CEO 租个男友，竟是千亿霸道总裁 Shatter the Firmament踏破苍穹Urban2.7M WordsOngoing [Both devoted only to each other + domineering CEO + sweet romance + workplace + mysterious miracle doctor + hacker assassin] A jewelry designer at a third-rate company is pressured by her parents to get married over the New Year holiday. At her best friend’s suggestion, she rents a handsome man to be her boyfriend for 600 yuan a day. To save face, she has her rented boyfriend pretend to be a programmer at the Shenlong Group. But as soon as they enter the residential complex, a production depart 1.7kReads7.3Score15714d adds

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    If you meet a CEO like this, marry him!

28. 28 记 After His Memories Were Reconstructed, the Big Shot Made His Vicious Ex-Wife Blush Furiously 记忆重构后大佬把恶毒前妻亲红温 Pao Xiaohu Ne泡小胡呢Modern Romance138k WordsOngoing [Roommates-in-a-rented-apartment story, memory manipulation, mostly everyday life, devoted to each other, sweet romance] Guan Xinyue transmigrated into a novel, becoming the powerful male lead's wicked ex-wife. In the book, the original owner spent a fortune rewriting the male lead's memories. On the day of their divorce, she even abducted him and hid him away in a remote town, planning to start a new life with him. Who could have guessed that, in just one short year, his memories would suddenly 6Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this slice-of-life transmigration romance novel. The female protagonist transmigrates to a powerful figure's world, only to learn that the powerful figure's memories will soon return, and she will face a tragic end. Desperate to cling to a powerful figure for survival, she unexpectedly gains the powerful figure's immense favor.

29. 29 姐 My Sister Ran Away from Her Wedding, and Father Begged Me to Marry Her Fiancé 姐姐逃婚，父亲跪求我嫁给姐夫 The Rose Isn't Red Anymore玫瑰不红啦Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted A seemingly gentle yet resilient, scheming white lotus x a proper, self-restrained young master who gradually goes mad . After Xie Dongyin was brought back to the Xie family, her twin sister constantly bullied her. Thankfully, it would all be over once her sister got married. Not long after, her sister ran away with her lover on her wedding day. Fearing the Ning family would hold him responsible, her father wept and begged Xie Dongyin to take her sister's place in the bridal car. That night, she 7.4kReads9.1Score95914d adds

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    Brother-in-law, open the door! It's me, Xie Wanqiu! Brother-in-law, don't open your eyes, it's me! Explosive start!

30. 30 觉 After Awakening, the CEO Calls Me Sister-in-Law 觉醒后，霸总叫我嫂嫂 A Bowl of Honey Water一碗蜂蜜水Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [Devoted Business Tycoon Heir VS Cool, Stoic Beauty] [Both virgins + Falling for her on his own + Intense unrequited love + Real and fake heirs] When Wen He woke up, she discovered that the world was actually a melodramatic body-double novel. And she was the body double. Be a body double? Not on your life! She kicked the scumbag to the curb, put the scheming green tea in her place, then turned around and went after her career. But just as she became single again, Fu Heng, the untouchable heir to 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The stand-in awakens, tearing apart the scheming woman and kicking the scumbag. President Fu, who has secretly loved her for years, uses the excuse of pretending to be her boyfriend to develop a real-life romance. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, with high-energy interactions between the male and female leads.

31. 31 跑 Run, Little Runaway Nanny of CEO Lu! 跑吧，陆总的在逃小育儿师！ Genius Little Jiuri天才小九日Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Hilarious, silly comedy | Both leads are each other’s first and only | Sweet romance, happy ending Bai Yanzhu thinks there’s something a little off about her wealthy employer. The salary is absurdly high, the boss’s younger brother is impossibly handsome, and even the boss herself keeps wanting them to become “even closer family.” Lu Xiyue: “Yanzhu, you can see how much my son and I adore you. Don’t you get lonely? Why don’t we become one family?” Bai Yanzhu’s eyes widen in shock. Looking at her 11Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 32 鸠 After the Fake Heiress Stole Her Place, the Real Heiress Came Back for Revenge 鸠占鹊巢后，真千金她杀回来了 Zhang Bubai章不白Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted When Ruan Zhiwei woke up, her world had turned upside down. The fiancé she loved deeply avoided her like the plague. Her unfamiliar husband treated her like she didn’t exist and doted on his childhood sweetheart. Her cruel mother-in-law made things difficult for her, her parents shut the door in her face, and her best friend treated her like a stranger. And somehow, she’d lost five years of her memories! What she didn’t know was that during those five years, “she” had been willing to give up eve 1.4kReads8.1Score13614d adds

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    The protagonist of this book is not brainless. Later, the protagonist learns that during those five years, "she" abandoned everything to pursue Xu Chenyuan, and even knelt down to propose to him, ultimately becoming a laughing stock in the entire wealthy family. The protagonist cannot understand this at all.

33. 33 抗 War of Resistance: The Flames of War in the Northeast, with a Full German-Equipped Division from the Start 抗战：烽火东北，开局满编德械师 Reborn Tomorrow明日新生Urban338k WordsOngoing [Starting on September 18]+ [Northeast resistance against Japan]+ [German-equipped division]+ [Independent development]+ [System]+ [No female lead] Zhao Shouyue preordered an immersive anti-Japanese war game, never imagining that it would get him selected by the future of China for the “Guardians of the Nation” program and force him into a three-year closed beta! After three years of life at a military academy during the beta, he graduated top overall. Then he entered the War of Resistance in a 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The richest man, the son of a high-ranking official, a superstar, and a Middle Eastern king are all crazy about her! Love and hate intertwine to weave a past dream, and the love-hate relationship between powerful figures is incredibly captivating. Suspenseful romance plus family feuds—her final choice will leave you on the edge of your seat!

34. 34 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 185.4kReads9.5Score20.4k14d adds
35. 35 许 May You Have Sweet Success Year After Year 许你岁岁柿如意 Mo En么恩Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Sweet-on-the-inside CEO with a love-addled heart vs. straightforward, adorable heiress] What should you do if you fall in love at first sight with your fiancé’s cousin? Drinking to drown her sorrows, Sang Suisui makes a fool of herself and falls right at her fiancé’s cousin’s feet. “Who are you? You’re so handsome. Can you take me home?” Luan Yunxi looks at his suit jacket, stinking from the filthy vomit, and a meticulous smile flickers in his eyes. “What would I get out of taking you home?” 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot isn't melodramatic, the male and female leads are witty, and it's super sweet 😘

36. 36 替 After Marrying into a Tycoon's Family as a Substitute, the Cold-Faced Magnate Loses Control 替嫁豪门后，冷面大佬他失控了 Ten Taels of Wine, Served拾両酒上桌Modern Romance253k WordsOngoing [Modern Romance + Wealthy Family + Substitute Bride + Possessiveness + Both Leads Are Chaste + Happy Ending] The day Shen Zhaoning marries in her sister’s place, everyone in the capital is waiting to laugh at her. Marrying the head of the Lu family, that smiling devil? She won’t last three chapters. On their first day of marriage, Lu Yanzhou asks her gently, “Miss Shen, is there anything you can’t eat?” She thinks he’s a gentleman. Until she tests the waters and asks for a divorce. The man p 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book recommendation (#^.^#)👍🏻, Please hug me!

37. 37 被 After My Wedding Was Stolen, My Short-Lived Husband Inherited a Fortune Worth Hundreds of Billions 被抢婚后，短命老公继承千亿家产 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Reborn bride swap] + [Possessive, sickly husband] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [golden finger] + [schemes and conspiracies] Mo Li's reborn younger sister stole her wedding, leaving her with the Gu family's son, who was deaf, mute, paralyzed, and had stomach cancer. In her previous life, Mo Li married Wang Decai, a lazy glutton from the neighboring village. She endured domestic abuse and raised his children with his mistress. After discovering the truth, she was made to look like her yo 200Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a wealthy CEO, not a naive and innocent girl, and it's not a story about the entertainment industry.

38. 38 万 Everyone Hates Her? No! The Villainess Is Everyone's White Moonlight 万人嫌？不！恶女她是全员白月光 Canned Matcha Cheese罐装抹茶起司Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing Hated by everyone? No, the villainess is everyone's one true love! [Wealthy family + strong heroine + feel-good story + irresistible charm + face-slapping + bad girl + romantic rivalry + secret identities + male leads are virgins + fictional setting] The heroine is strong from the beginning and grows even stronger later on. A wealthy heiress born and raised in the upper class, she is ruthless and gets even the moment she is wronged. Bai Muqing enters the novel "The Little White Flower Who Fe 69Reads—Score13914d adds

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    Transmigrating into a romance novel, the female protagonist thought she could replicate her life as a pampered, innocent girl, but reality completely veered off course. Her fiancé, childhood sweetheart, and powerful figures from all walks of life all took turns favoring Jing Siran. Despite being a villain, she garnered everyone's affection.

39. 39 混 Thriving in Chaos, I Slaughter My Way Through With My Husbands 混世中带着夫君们杀疯了 June's Embers六月烬Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted Xu Xing'er was taken in by her master and raised in the mountains from a young age. Her senior brother, seven years older than her, raised her and was the one she cared about most in her youth. When he went down the mountain at fourteen, she waited for years. At last, she set out to find him, and the two stayed by each other’s side. By chance, she stumbled into a hidden laboratory and rescued Qing Mo, a red-haired boy being used as a test subject. From then on, the obsessive, unhinged Qing Mo d —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story about beasts, healing, and a space; a woman who relies on her healing abilities and space to protect herself with a group of husbands—it's simply amazing!

40. 40 他 He’s a Quagmire, Yet He Fell for a Rose 他如泥沼，却爱上玫瑰 First Bud 1984初蕾1984Modern Romance267k WordsOngoing [Powerful rivals + Intense push and pull + Love-and-hate games + Devastating passion + A mix of sweetness and angst + Two strong leads flirting with each other] Everyone says Cheng Che is a madman who clawed his way out of the mud, cold, cruel, and utterly heartless. That is, until he meets Shi Nuan, a dazzling, untainted rose. With ruthless intensity, he closes in on her inn and family, step by step, driving her into a corner. Proud and unyielding, she fights back. Every clash between them draw —Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly captures the tension! A madman and a beautiful woman, their sharp edges conceal deep affection. A must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

41. 41 骄 The Sunshine Secret-Crush Pact 骄阳暗恋协议 VBecomeACutieV成一个小可爱Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Suave, proud young gentleman vs. warmhearted, perceptive doctor | Reunion after years apart | Rekindled romance | Secret crush becomes reality | Ensemble cast] When Xinxin was eight, she fell in love at first sight with the haughty, imperious boy in the compound, and obsessively kept him in her heart for years. She watched him shine with confidence during his student days, followed him through every dazzling turn in his political and business career, and silently watched as one beautiful compan 2.4kReads9.1Score21914d adds

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    This unrequited love story is very touching. The female lead is clear-headed and independent, and the male lead's journey from estrangement in a marriage of convenience to uncontrollable attraction is portrayed with delicate detail. There are no melodramatic clichés, only a natural and heartwarming portrayal of deep affection and a happy ending.

42. 42 靳 Master Jin's Secret Marriage Meltdown: Red-Eyed and Begging to Go Public 靳爷隐婚发疯：红眼诱哄官宣 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Unhinged business tycoon × cool-headed genius doctor #DevotedCouple #SweetRomance #SecretCrush #MarriageFirstLoveLater Newly released animated series: The Hidden Marriage of Master Jin: coaxing her into going public “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but sleeping in separate rooms? No way!” Zhou Yining, a genius surgeon, was drugged by her cheating boyfriend and best friend, and ended up sleeping with her neighbor, Jin Beichen. Afterward, they signed a “secret marriage agreement,” promising 22.9kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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    Go watch it, I've watched it for the third time 🤭🤭

43. 43 星 The Stars Have Set, but the Moon Is Still Near 星沉月未遥 Steamed Bun or Old Slick包子还是老油条Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted Gu Xingchen is the domineering CEO of the Gu family in the capital, a man who can turn the tide with a wave of his hand. Fleeing pressure to marry, he heads south to Jiangnan, where a scented pill made by perfumer Su Yueyao breaks through his defenses. She is a perfumer steeped in the mist and rain of Jiangnan, using plants as ink and time as paper to craft fragrances that resonate with the soul. When a soul of ice meets one of fire, the CEO's possessiveness collides with the perfumer's delicate 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I personally recommend this novel about a wealthy CEO; the writing, pacing, and plot are all top-notch.

44. 44 野 Wildfire Kisses the Spring Breeze 野火吻春风 Yun Jingyue云璟月Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Shanghai and Hong Kong elite families | secret crush comes true | powerful man humbled by love | face-slapping and humiliating scum | all-out pursuit] Hong Kong tech tycoon with a flirtatious streak ✖ bright and lively beauty blogger On New Year’s Eve, Shanghai heiress He Siyan stumbled into a reunion with Hong Kong power player Sheng Chenyu. Everyone knew he was the fourth master of the Sheng family, the head of a tech empire, and an unpredictable “madman.” But no one knew the secret he had 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    One is a wealthy heiress from Shanghai's elite circles, the other a tech tycoon from Hong Kong's tech scene! The power struggle between them is incredibly captivating. (Completed)

45. 45 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance516k 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. 29.4kReads7.4Score2.4k14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! It's a slow-burn romance about marriage before love, with delicate everyday interactions and a gentle, healing atmosphere.

46. 46 系 The System Forces Me to Win Over the Male Lead, but My Husband Is Too Good at Flirting 系统逼我攻略男主，可老公太能撩 Bamboo Doesn't Listen to Cicadas竹子不听蝉Modern Romance280k WordsOngoing [A gorgeous, wild, bluntly logical woman x a devoted, loyal, exemplary husband-material CEO] [Light, sweet 1v1 romance, both leads are virgins] *The heroine takes a while to regain her memories and uncover the truth, so please be patient and keep reading. - After working overtime day after day, office worker Xu Jianing suddenly dies and transmigrates into the body of Xu Jianing, the wife of a trillion-yuan CEO who shares her name. She's also bound to a lousy bootlicker System that orders her to 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After Xu Jianing becomes Yan Shen's wife, she is bound to a strategy system. Her mission is to pursue Lu Ming, who has zero feelings for the original owner. The original owner squandered Yan Shen's money for five years to win him over, but the female lead feels sorry for Yan Shen's sacrifices and takes the initiative to treat his wounds.

47. 47 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds

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    🌽I'm a physical fan! He's incredibly powerful, a doting father figure, older men are awesome, a wife-doting maniac, he'll do anything for the female lead, they're inseparable 24/7, kissing, hugging, lifting each other up high, the pace is fast, super sweet and intense.

48. 48 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 14.1kReads5.8Score79214d adds
49. 49 阴 My Brooding Husband Wants to Be My Caged Canary 阴郁人夫想当我金丝雀 Yu Xian Jun御仙君Modern Romance186k WordsOngoing [Fiery, Sharp-Tongued, Proud Woman x Gentle, Gloomy, Teahouse-Style Husband] [Top-Tier Wealthy Family] [Two Strong Leads] [Extremely Protective] [One-on-One Romance] [Pure Love] [He Bows His Head for Love] He was once a canary she picked up on a whim. Then he rose to power and became the head of the top-tier Fu family. Meanwhile, she, the proud and wilful heiress, fell into the gutter and now makes a living selling roasted sweet potatoes. Everyone thinks Xie Qinian hates her to the bone and is o 184Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Xie Qinian rose step by step to the position of head of the Fu family, inspiring awe and fear in others. However, in front of Jiang Shiming, he was willing to set aside all his pride. He was willing to comply with any request she made, regardless of the surprised looks from others.

50. 50 京 Capital Big Shot: Don’t Run, Famous Shanghai Beauty 京圈大佬：沪上名瓷你别跑 Man Xia'er满夏儿Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Shen Jingci thought she was the happiest woman in the world. She had open-minded, democratic parents who adored her, a childhood friend who cherished and protected her, beauty and talent everyone envied, and, most importantly, the first man she had ever fallen for had become hers. He loved and spoiled her, and would have plucked the stars from the sky just to make her happy. Until one day, she accidentally discovered that she had been cheated on and had also become the other woman, the biggest l 2.1kReads9.2Score—14d adds

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    With its unique subject matter, unconventional ideas, and dramatic plot twists, it's a very enjoyable watch.

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