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. 51 赤 The Deep Sea at the Equator 赤道深海 Medea's Wooden Guitar美狄亚的木吉他Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted Shen Qingya: A highly educated woman who is emotionally repressed and closed off, like a volcano deep beneath the sea. She seems to follow the rules, yet at crucial moments she always erupts in defiance. She habitually suppresses her true nature, but longs for a fiery vitality. Zhang Jiahao: A second-generation construction contractor who is keen on making money and slick with the ways of the world. He is as passionate as the equator, with tremendous drive, yet always follows a fixed orbit. She 27Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   What attracted me to this novel about a wealthy CEO is its realism! The characters are incredibly well-developed, based on real people, and the professional aspects are very well-written!

2. 52 海 The Tide Has Deceived Me for Years 海潮欺我多年 Nan Yuwan南瑜晚Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted Also known as "The Volleyball Knocked Me Out, Then He Disappeared for Seven Years and Came Back to Steal Me from My Wedding" [Pure Campus Romance] [Rekindled Love] [CEO Crashes the Wedding] [The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell] [White-Moonlight Tragedy] The day I jumped into the sea to die, he knocked me unconscious with a volleyball. Later, he said it was love at first sight, carefully planned by him. Years later, he returned from overseas just as I was about to become someone else's wife. His eyes red 5Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Rush head over heels in this urban romance novel with a CEO! The male lead is the only son of the Han Group. He saved the female lead from jumping into the sea when he was young. After being separated for seven years, he rushed to her wedding to win her back. He dotes on the broken female lead and heals her years of psychological wounds.

3. 53 照 My Best Friend Is in the Photo, but My Online Dating Match Is a Top Tycoon 照片是闺蜜，网恋对象是顶级财阀 Autumn Waters of the Galaxy星河秋水Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing Song Nianxing wakes up to find herself inside the sweet romance novel she cursed before bed, as the vicious supporting character who doesn't survive past chapter three. The timing of her transmigration is practically hell mode: only 24 hours remain before the original character is exposed for stealing campus beauty Wen Qingyu's photos and gets humiliated in person by wealthy heir Huo Siheng! In the original plot, “she” is exposed in front of everyone at the meeting, ruining her reputation. To sa —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Refusing to meet in person and stealing photos in public, the cannon fodder's counterattack and his control of the tycoon is super adorable.

4. 54 离 The Day After Our Divorce, the CEO Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 离婚第二天，总裁拉我去领证 Dreams Whisper On and On梦语千千Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Heroine divorces and marries again + male lead's secret crush comes true + unconventional married-first, love-later] Su We Wan still remembered the rainiest, most humiliating night of her life. After five years of marriage, her husband cheated on her and even used her mother's surgery costs to threaten her, forcing her to leave with nothing. She was kicked out with nothing to her name, shivering in the freezing rain. Just as she was losing hope, a black umbrella appeared above her. Beneath it s 51.1kReads8.8Score3.1k14d adds

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   Absolutely amazing! The ambiguous and agonizing relationship in this book is a masterpiece! The author's writing is mature, the narrative is smooth and natural, and the grasp of emotions is precise and delicate, leaving the reader with a bittersweet feeling that's impossible to escape!

5. 55 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3kReads8.8Score23314d adds

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   The author seems to have been born in that era and experienced it firsthand, describing the details with such clarity.

6. 56 诱 Tempt Him, Make Him Fall! 诱他，成劫！ Sa Mo Yin萨墨音Modern Romance836k WordsCompleted She used herself as bait, and he took it willingly! The heroine carries a blood feud after her entire clan was slaughtered. Clever and strong, she's still a complete novice when it comes to love. After enduring countless hardships, she earns two doctorates from Harvard. Manipulated by conspirators, she returns to China as the president of an investment firm to steal military intelligence. The hero is cold, ruthless, and seemingly celibate. On the surface, he's the president of a technology compa 313Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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   The two of them sparked immediately upon their first meeting; their chemistry was incredible!

7. 57 京 Splendor in Beijing and Hong Kong 京港风华 A Bricklaying Taoist Taking It Easy搬砖道士在摸鱼Modern Romance586k WordsOngoing [Sharp-Tongued but Soft-Hearted Heroine x Fallen Scion of a Powerful Family, Later a Top Capitalist] Like the beginning of every love story, Gu Mingfei's first impression of Chen Yong was not a good one. In public, he was cold and aloof, keeping everyone at arm's length. Late one night, she saw a girl confess to him, and he brushed her off without a second thought. From the very start, she wanted to take him down a peg. After several clashes, she got exactly what she wanted. Then one night, she 5.5kReads8.7Score35814d adds

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   A fantastic new contemporary romance novel! It features an independent and strong female lead, heartwarming youthful romance, and a plot intertwined with fate. It's very immersive and highly recommended! 👍🤩

8. 58 甄 Mr. Zhen’s Marriage-First, Love-Later: Twice the Happiness 甄总先婚后爱快乐加倍 Phantom Ink Online幻墨在线Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [A different take on marriage first, love later + comedy + bickering + constant sparks + age gap + healing] Zhen Xinwei initially misunderstands Qian Haohao. Later, his parents conspire to set them up, and he marries her. Zhen Xinwei says, “I never fake my marriage.” Qian Haohao replies, “What a coincidence. I never take marriage seriously.” Qian Haohao doesn’t believe in love, yet by a twist of fate, she ends up marrying for the second time. After the wedding, she tells Zhen Xinwei, “I’m not af 454Reads—Score—14d adds

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   CEO romance novels, the female lead is neither naive nor overly sweet.

9. 59 白 The White Moonlight Saintess’s Revenge Game 白月光圣女的复仇游戏 Full Of Energy A元气满满AModern Romance298k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families + CEO + church + Mafia godfather + suspense] [An epic revenge story about a powerful heroine navigating three factions, with a Western setting and style] The temple bells rang out, distant and solemn. A man knelt before the altar, impeccably dressed in a suit, his hands bound. A tattoo curled like a snake along his left arm, giving him an air that mingled defiance with devotion. He looked up at the saintess, Xie Hanshuang, as she slowly approached. His gaze was gentle yet resol 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Think it over] Xie Hanshuang, a saintess of an underground church, burdened by the hatred of her father's death, navigates the complexities of high society and religious intrigue. For revenge, she schemes against Wei Ting—the man who once remained unmoved by her advances, yet in the clash between religion and power, she gains his unwavering loyalty. But is this loyalty genuine, or another conspiracy? The constraints of a marriage alliance with a wealthy family, the power struggles within religious factions, the mystery of her father's death… every step is fraught with peril. She uses Wei Ting, yet struggles in a vortex of emotion and revenge: is he an ally, or a pawn in a trap?

10. 60 我 How Could a Madman Like Me Be Everyone’s Favorite? 我一个疯批怎么会是万人迷？ No NeedLM没必要LMModern Romance155k WordsOngoing [Sweet one moment, crazy the next widow × a scheming playboy + clever revenge story + wealthy-family feuds + ensemble cast + devoted younger-guy type] The Qin family's fourth young master was fated to die young. He died at twenty, in the prime of his life. After a year of widowhood, his widow, Zhang Shuya, returned to Jinjing, that glittering city rife with undercurrents. Ten years ago, the Zhang Group suddenly vanished, and its chairman disappeared without a trace. Everyone thought the Qin fam —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's like watching a TV series; whenever I have free time, I'm thinking about where the story will go next. Who knows?

11. 61 穿 Transmigrating into a Fan Girl's Life, with a Stepmom Who Dotes on Me 穿越之迷妹后妈来宠我 Piggy Stick in the Sun阳光下的居居棒Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Comeback + Face-Slapping and Villain-Bashing + Two Female Leads + Two Couples + Political Scheming + Sweet Romance + Not GL] [Simple, kind-hearted, overworked stepmother ✖️ Two-faced, scheming, beautiful and tragic young heiress] When you think of a wealthy family with a stepmother, a female lead, a stepsister, a toxic father, and a domineering CEO, what comes to mind? Another clichéd plot where the stepmother and stepsister join forces to torment the beautiful, trag 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The heiress isn't a naive and innocent girl! She seems like a well-behaved young lady on the surface, but she's actually quite cunning. There are multiple couples to ship! Stepmother x Butler, Heiress x Romantic CEO.

12. 62 爱 Love Must Be Sincere: The Two-Faced Lover 爱要真心来告白：双面恋人 Mammoths as Chancellors猛犸为相Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted 1v1, both pure, instant physical attraction. Elegant lady? No! Fast and furious? Yes! Pretend to be a lady while living with the CEO? No! Two sides to her, hiding in plain sight: pushing limits, go go go! Don’t worry… The CEO is totally into it! 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Anyway, it's the type I like; the plot and content are both pretty good.

13. 63 既 If You're a Yandere, Then Commit to It 既然是病娇那就贯彻到底 Lord Wengu文谷君Modern Romance260k WordsCompleted A subversion of the usual puppy-dog trope + a black-market boss with yandere tendencies + mutual salvation + a powerful partnership + brooding and scheming + pathological possessiveness + a later groveling chase + happy ending Wen Zhuo thought she'd picked up an affectionate little puppy, but it turned out to be a rabid dog hiding in the dark. Her possessiveness knows no bounds, and he's addicted to relying on her. She thinks she's keeping him as a pet, but he's the one turning the tables on her —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A crazy, yandere girl collides with a scheming, cunning man; their mutual schemes create a taut, bittersweet, and constantly twisting plot; high-energy throughout, you'll become increasingly addicted as you watch.

14. 64 卷 The Workaholic CEO Loves Overtime, So His Overworked Secretary Runs Off with the Desk 卷王总裁爱加班，牛马秘书扛桌跑 Mrs. Ocherov奥切罗夫人Modern Romance790k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft-hearted, adorable overworked secretary X ruthless, seductive, scheming CEO with a fragile side | HE + sweet romance + mutual devotion + funny and lighthearted + mutual healing + gentle comfort] At 10 p.m., in an office tower in Shanghai’s CBD, CEO’s secretary Li Li eats instant noodles and gnaws on a cold meat bun in front of her computer. She can’t take any more overtime at this lousy job. It just never ends! After losing her job, she gets referred by a relative and lands a positio 450Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In an office building where employees are working late into the night, the CEO uses his charm to seduce his secretary, and their relationship blossoms from workplace to romance, making everyone smile like a doting aunt!

15. 65 金 The Canary’s Escape Plan 金丝雀出逃计划 Fishy Qianwan鱼鱼千万Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [A powerful man lowering his head × a seemingly innocent woman with hidden ambitions] [Both are each other’s first] [He chases her after losing her] Wen Ye knows she is nothing more than a carefully pampered canary. Everyone says she is vain and after Yan Shiqin’s wealth and power. Only she knows that his hot-and-cold tenderness is the most intoxicating thing of all. She once gladly accepted every bit of his indulgence, but with each instance of indifference and neglect, her love slowly faded 45Reads6.7Score10114d adds

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    A single photograph shattered all self-deception; the psychological descriptions were so delicate, creating a truly immersive experience.

16. 66 退 Broken Engagement, Reborn: The Heir Grabs Me by the Waist and Fights for My Affection 退婚涅槃：太子爷掐腰争宠我 A Love-Struck Academic at Heart一枚热爱学术的恋爱脑Modern Romance239k WordsOngoing Tags: Happy ending, mutual devotion, wealthy CEO, domineering, urban, contemporary romance, both leads are sexually inexperienced, clear-eyed heroine, male rivalry [Fake-laid-back, secretly scheming third young master of a wealthy family × aloof, down-on-her-luck AI doctoral student] [Two strong leads in conflict × brothers competing for the same woman × possessive love × playing the fool to catch the tiger] [One-on-one, both sexually inexperienced | Ultra-sweet romance | Mutual flirtation be —Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    "A seemingly lazy but actually cunning woman × a cold and aloof female PhD student – the character setup is so novel! Unlike others who relentlessly pursue their wives, he silently protects her and waits for her to fall in love. This tactic is so sophisticated!"

17. 67 阴 My Toxic Ex Says He'll Never Forgive Me, So Why Is He Fighting to Win Me Back? 阴湿前任说不原谅，为何又争又抢 Listening to the Wind in the Wilderness旷野听风Modern Romance274k WordsOngoing [Rekindled Love]+ [Reunion After Years Apart]+ [Younger Man]+ [Bittersweet Romance]+ [Healing Each Other] Beautiful, capable, tragic heiress VS gloomy mixed-race puppy Before her arranged marriage, Sheng Jinhe had walled off her heart. Then, in the snowbound north, she took in a handsome mixed-race tenant with a stunning figure. After a winter of burning passion, the two parted on bad terms. When they meet again, Sheng Jinhe is being dragged through the mud by Hong Kong media and called a homewr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not set in the entertainment industry, and the female lead isn't a naive and innocent girl! Her amnesiac ex-boyfriend, a mixed-race tycoon, finds her through a phone message from four years ago. He says he won't forgive her, but his actions repeatedly draw her to his side. This bittersweet story is so addictive!

18. 68 弋 Crossing to the Light of Zhao 弋渡昭光 Miss Zhenzhen真真大小姐Modern Romance462k WordsCompleted [Completed | The Ultimate Sapiosexual Couple | Two Powerful Leads, Bound Together | A Battle of Fates | Business Warfare] Wen Zhaoning lives by just eight words: “Don’t wish me happiness. Wish me victory.” “He thought he’d introduced a variable, never realizing she herself was the virus that would overturn the System.” “She thought she was taking part in a game, never realizing she was the only line of code written into the future of his dark life.” With every chip on the table, the only way to 1Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    A seemingly carefree exterior combined with a deep and abiding love—all the male lead's scheming and pretense crumble before the female lead. In this high-stakes gamble (risking his empire), he loses his heart but wins the rest of his life. A clash of two exceptionally intelligent individuals, a tale of business intrigue and heart-wrenching romance—the more you read, the more addictive it becomes! #CrazyLove #RomanticFate #FatedRomance

19. 69 十 Twelve Years Later, He Stood Outside My Corner Store 十二年后，他站在我小卖部门口 YYR05311Modern Romance333k WordsOngoing Yi Ran thought this was how her life would end up. Unemployed, with her grandmother battling cancer, her ex-boyfriend hurting himself to force her to give in, her dreams destroyed, nine years had worn her down to an empty shell. Then the boy who had disappeared twelve years ago came back. Once the son of an embezzler despised by the entire factory, he was now a powerful business magnate, always impeccably dressed in a suit. Over the past twelve years, he had repaid the stolen money and worked ni —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A mutual redemption after hardship! The female lead is worn down by reality, both physically and mentally, while the male lead struggles for twelve years, burdened by a stigma. Back then, it wasn't that he didn't reply to messages; the chat window was secretly deleted. He travels thousands of miles to return, not for the sake of billions, but simply to be with her. Who could resist such unwavering devotion hidden beneath a facade of career?

20. 70 晚 The Evening Breeze Brings the Seasons 晚风予季 Yi Zhi弋之Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing [Two Strong Leads + Sharp Tongues + Emotionally Intelligent Heroine + Rekindled Romance] She arrives in the bustling, unfamiliar city of Shanghai, cautiously adapting to the insular world of the wealthy and learning to navigate the pleasantries and scrutiny at their parties. She never imagined that the boy who loved throwing tantrums and bickering with his friends would become the person she relied on most. Playful days on the beach, heart-to-heart talks on the terrace, journeys to Jiangnan. Ke 1Reads—Score12014d adds

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    The romance is beautifully and engagingly written, and even the supporting characters are surprisingly intelligent! 😴👍

21. 71 重 Reborn and Loved: The Cold Crown Prince’s Darling 重生暖婚：高冷太子爷的掌心娇 Zhu Lan竹漤Modern Romance125k WordsOngoing This is a short story, since I personally don't care for overly long novels. The pacing is fairly quick. If anything feels off, please let me know. I'll definitely take your suggestions seriously! A cool, noble prince + a reborn heiress + two strong leads + devoted pampering + protecting his wife + little ones + intense push and pull + suspense: He is a sharp edge hidden in the shadows; she is a glimmering star who has wandered into a game of strategy. When fate brings them together, will they f —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She was a starlight that stumbled into the game of chess; he was a hidden edge. Reborn, she would no longer be manipulated, but he had already laid a trap for her. Extreme tug-of-war + mutual redemption—this sweet marriage was destined to spiral out of control from the very first glance. ☘️

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