Angst First, Then Spoiling: The Husband Chases His Wife to Win Her Back 前虐，后宠。（追妻火葬场）

1. 51 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4.4kReads—Score—14d adds

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   A story of initial torment followed by tenderness and a heart-wrenching pursuit of love, a campus romance filled with unrequited love. How humble can one be when loving someone? So humble that she sits silently below him, heartbroken, watching his promised wedding next year with the school beauty as her bride, a nameless and unrecognizable figure. She's suffered countless summers loving him; she's loved him since birth, her childhood sweetheart. She's never dared to confess, afraid of losing a friend. To love someone is to be able to stay by their side as a friend. To be in the same school as him, she studied tirelessly, even if it meant getting the lowest score, just to be near him and catch a glimpse of him was enough to make her happy. When he mocked her for being last, she didn't get angry but congratulated and envied his first-place finish. Until her wealthy roommate, the school beauty, appeared as a rival, and she began... Her life seemed precarious; it appeared he no longer belonged to her. The school beauty asked her to deliver a love letter, which he mistook for a confession. The trampled letter shattered her unrequited love, leaving her heartbroken. She feigned amnesia, wanting to be brave once more, and experienced unprecedented happiness. His true feelings were revealed until he discovered she had deceived him, faking amnesia. She was abandoned. His promise to marry her next year turned into a reality on this day next year when she received his engagement invitation. Her heart was in turmoil; she stubbornly refused to attend, yet still went, consumed by unspoken jealousy. Then, in even greater despair, she attended his wedding with the school beauty. She was supposed to be the one wearing the wedding dress, but why, while she was in agony, did he propose to her at the wedding with the school beauty's ring?

2. 52 京 Azure Blue over Jingwan 京湾湛蓝 Blank Space777空白格777Modern Romance707k WordsCompleted A cool, aloof, abstinent CEO × a quirky, talented, sweet girl Jing Zhan, the current head of a business empire, thinks Lan Wan Er is a pampered, well-behaved young lady of the Lan family. After Jing Zhan rejects every eligible young woman his grandfather tries to set him up with, he unexpectedly agrees to honor the marriage contract that had been arranged long ago! Jing Zhenhai, Jing Zhan’s grandfather, never intended for him to honor this long-forgotten engagement. He had just one reason: “You 3.5kReads8.6Score36414d adds

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   It fits perfectly! There's a bit of angst at the beginning, but it's sweet later on. The secondary couple has a happy ending, and there's even a separate side story about the children's relationship! Go check it out!

3. 53 是 A Game of Chess, Not a Marriage: Your Highness, Go Easy on Me 是棋非妻，太子殿下轻点虐 Jun Xiaohuan君小幻Ancient Romance121k WordsCompleted Heart-wrenching physical and emotional torment + both leads remain faithful + a groveling pursuit + adorable baby + happy ending She was the second daughter of the Chancellor’s household, a pawn used by her older sister to “ward off misfortune.” He was the Crown Prince of the Great Ning dynasty, in love with the Chancellor’s eldest daughter. The two people who could never have become husband and wife were made into a family by a prophecy from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. She married him for 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Abusive, abusive, pampering, abusive, pampering, happy ending

4. 54 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 3.1kReads—Score19214d adds

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   The story of a wife being abused at first but then pampered and pursued relentlessly is a classic example of a "wife-chasing crematorium" scenario.

5. 55 挽 Winning the Phoenix's Heart 挽凤心 Su Hanzhou苏寒舟Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted Original title: The Tyrant's Guide to Winning Over the Empress in Everyday Life [Pursuing his wife and doting only on her, both leads are each other's first, a refined young lady × the perfect Huang family scion, two wise rulers + crown princess] After three years of marriage, Yan Yunshu discovered that Chu Xuancheng had only been pretending to share a deep bond with her. He had always been using her. Her faith in love shattered. From then on, she shut her heart away. She never expected the empe 2.3kReads8.8Score32314d adds

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   The male protagonist has a conquest system; he's initially forced to pursue his wife, but later genuinely pursues her.

6. 56 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10.7kReads6.9Score81514d adds

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   Nobody recommended this book, but it's truly amazing and wonderful, really wonderful.

7. 57 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   A must-read for fans of contemporary romance novels! Both the main and supporting characters are highly intelligent. The male lead is a reserved yet well-mannered individual, while the female lead possesses exceptional emotional and intellectual intelligence. They are an extremely loving couple, and the business battles are thrilling and engaging. Not for young readers; this book requires a certain level of prior reading experience.

8. 58 嫁 After She Married, the Mad Emperor Seized Her by Force 嫁人后，被疯批皇帝强取豪夺了 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Later Revenge on the Scoundrels + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Groveling Chase + No Reconciliation + Second Male Lead Wins] Chu Huaiyu personally offered Lu Zhaoxue to the Crown Prince, using her as bait to frame Chu Siheng. After ascending the throne, Chu Huaiyu imprisoned Lu Zhaoxue deep in the palace, using his favor as a pair of shackles. Night after night, they were entangled in the palace. Biting her earlobe, Chu Huaiyu whispered, “Zhaoxue, do you hate me? Hate me if y 13.8kReads8.1Score63014d adds

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   The first book features a second male lead who becomes the main character, followed by a tumultuous pursuit of the female lead.

9. 59 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, Two Obsessive Men Forced Their Love on Me 穿书后，被两个疯批强制爱了 The Sun and Moon Shine Bright是日月昭昭Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Male Leads Who Are Chaste + Multiple Male Leads + Mary Sue + Forced Love + Taking by Force + Love at First Sight + Everyone Is Crazy + Obsessive and Unhinged + Scheming Yandere + Rivalry Among Men + The Long Road to Winning Her Back] After accidentally transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting female character, Ye Youning wasn’t fazed in the least. “Why not just stay away from the main characters?” All Ye Youning wanted was to stay by her mountains of gold and silver, lie flat, a 17.5kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
10. 60 她 After She Stopped Loving Him, Wen Yanqi Regretted Everything and Begged to Get Back Together 她不爱后，温言祁疯狂后悔求复合 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Imprisonment + Forced Love + Amnesia + Woman Pursues Man + Coercive Possession + Scheming and Obsessive + Love Grows Over Time + Playing Hard to Get + Angst Before Sweetness + Relentless Pursuit] Between her and him, one of them is always forcing the issue. When Shen Shuhe loved Wen Yanqi, he brushed her off with contempt and cold indifference. After accumulating enough disappointment, Shen Shuhe finally signed the divorce papers on a sunny day. She thought it meant freedom, never r 13.9kReads8.0Score51614d adds

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    This book is super good! The male lead is cold and aloof at the beginning, but later he spoils his wife rotten.

11. 61 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 5.7kReads—Score27914d adds

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    This one! Incredibly angsty! A massive, hardcore pursuit of the wife! The more brutal the heroine's suffering at the beginning, the more satisfying the hero's suffering becomes later. A classic "wife-chasing-to-the-hell" story, the plot is full of twists and turns, the writing is crisp and clean, and the pacing is extremely fast. If you're looking for a thrilling experience, jump right in!

12. 62 玩 I’m Over It! President Huo’s Mute Girl Left With His Child 玩腻了！霍总的小哑巴去父留子了 Big Tangerine大桔Modern Romance618k WordsCompleted [Winning back his wife + rekindled romance] Two years into their marriage, Feng Zheng accidentally discovers that their marriage certificate is fake. Her supposedly overworked, ordinary husband is fake, too. The man who shared her bed for two years is actually the sole heir to Hong City’s wealthy Huo family. Feng Zheng decisively chooses to keep the child and leave the father behind, escaping the madman. Huo Nanzhou always thought Feng Zheng was his pet “little white rabbit.” Gentle and obedient 4.9kReads6.1Score52414d adds
13. 63 入 Addicted After Dark! The Elite Abstinent Doctor from a Wealthy Family Falls Hard 入夜上瘾！豪门禁欲医生顶级沦陷 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Seductive, Sweet and Alluring Heroine VS Cool, Chaste Surgeon] [Elite Family + Heroine Pursues Him at First + Hero Falls Deeply in Love and Devotes Himself to Her Later + Both Leads’ First Love] Everyone knows that Gu Jinyi, the second young master of the prestigious Gu family, has no worldly desires and keeps his distance from women. He is the moon in the heavens, hanging high above the world. “Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.” His hand tightened gently, drawing her closer. His 830Reads—Score10714d adds

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    The male lead was initially very cold and indifferent to the female lead, believing she was scheming against him. Later, however, he went through a dramatic "wife-chasing" saga. [Admiration]

14. 64 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score20414d adds

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    Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

15. 65 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds
16. 66 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 双 A Love Beyond Death: My Husband Awakens and Spoils Me Every Night 双魂绝恋：夫君觉醒夜夜宠 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance59k WordsOngoing A tug-of-war of passion, sweet and bittersweet in equal measure. Fate played a cruel trick. She rode away in a grand red bridal sedan, dressed in a phoenix crown and red wedding robes, while he returned home in a black coffin, clad in white. Wedding music and funeral dirges mingled as two processions, one red and one white, passed each other in the snowy, frozen wasteland. He was a noble young master of the marquis's household, graceful as jade and gentle as a breeze. She was a beautiful young c 85Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 抛 After Leaving My Husband and Child, the Capital’s Crown Prince Courted Me and Demanded a Title 抛夫弃子后，京圈太子诱宠要名分 San Shi Er叁十尓Modern Romance316k WordsOngoing Chasing his wife to the crematorium + adorable child + mending a broken relationship + sweet reunion + both untouched + one-on-one romance Straightforward heiress x cool, scheming young master of the capital’s elite Jiang Nan, the cherished jewel of the Jiang family in Haicheng, had a past she kept secret: she had loved a man and borne his child. Stranded in a fishing village and suffering from amnesia for three years, she lived a miserable life. One was an orphan with no one to rely on; the 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is heartbroken due to misunderstandings in the early stages, but their sweet reunion in the later stages is a delightful surprise.

19. 69 查 Solving Cases Side by Side, the Cold-Faced Young Minister Wants Her All to Himself 查案朝夕相伴，冷面少卿满心独占 Mo Jianwei墨见微57k WordsCompleted They investigate cases together day and night, while the cold-faced young minister secretly wants her all to himself. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels that start with angst and end with sweetness

20. 70 我 I Posed as His Late Sister and Went Undercover for Three Years. My Heart's Blood Cured His Burning Poison 我扮他亡妹潜伏三年，我的心头血解他焚心毒 Mo Jianwei墨见微52k WordsCompleted I Pretended to Be His Late Sister for Three Years, and My Heart's Blood Cured His Burning Poison 3.3kReads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 晨 Light at Dawn 晨曦予光 Nuannuan of Xingzhou星洲的暖暖Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + angst before sweetness + a long road to winning her back + marriage by contract] [Heroine: sweet and docile early on + moderately darkens later + independent and strong-willed + a powerful female lead] [Hero: poor young man + self-made entrepreneur + gentle and refined + upright gentleman + secretly passionate + shrewd] The hero is a self-made entrepreneur, and the heroine transforms from a meek lamb into a strong woman. The hero is the heroine's colleague, and he falls fo 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one! This one! [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

22. 72 分 Reunited After Five Years Apart, Mr. Huo Goes Mad and Forces a Marriage 分手五年再遇，霍总发疯逼婚 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted [The pursuit-after-divorce arc + both leads' romantic purity + rekindled love + marriage before love + bad boy x good girl + coercive love + forced possession + rotten man with a sincere heart + bittersweet push and pull + emotional angst] Shen Wanqing has never forgotten what happened in her senior year of high school. She was just beginning to fall in love, secretly crushing on the school's most handsome boy, Huo Sicheng. Through incredible luck, she became his girlfriend. But after only a mon 7.1kReads—Score23414d adds

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    Recommended [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Adoration]

23. 73 她 She Lasts Longer Than Moonlight 她比月光更长久 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖Modern Romance94k WordsCompleted Jiang Nian loved He Zheng for nine years and was married to him for three. All she got in return was, “Let’s get divorced.” She didn’t cry or make a scene. She signed the papers and flew to London. He Zheng thought this was the ending he wanted, but when the divorce agreement was placed on the table, he found he couldn’t bring himself to hold the pen. He suddenly remembered the way she’d looked up at him on the day they registered their marriage: eyes bright, full of hope, harboring a love she’d 585Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Jiang Nian had a crush on He Zheng for nine years, married him for three, only to be told, "Let's get a divorce." She didn't try to stop him, signed the papers, and left for London. He Zheng finally regretted it, chasing after her to London only to find her standing beside another man, smiling with a sweetness he had never seen before…

24. 74 五 Five Years Later, His Ex-Wife Returned with Their Four Child Prodigies 五年后，前妻带着天才四宝回来了 Lin Weiyue林薇悦Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted After three years as his stand-in wife, she divorced him and went on to reach the pinnacle of the global art world. By the time that arrogant man got down on his knees and begged her to take him back, she already had four miniature versions of him by her side. Clinging to her leg, they asked, “Mommy, why is that uncle crying?” 19.7kReads8.0Score2k14d adds

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    Married for three years, neglected for three years, the female lead runs away pregnant after the divorce, only to return five years later with quadruplets, leaving the male lead in a whirlwind of pursuit. Four adorable genius children, fiercely protecting their mother, taking revenge on the scumbag "white moonlight" (the male lead's ex-girlfriend), and using incredibly clever tricks to torment their father. The female lead eventually finds her biological parents and even sends her wicked adopted daughter and the male lead's "white moonlight" to prison to work as a sewing machine. A sweet and satisfying read! Highly recommended!

25. 75 将 The General’s Wife Is No Damsel 将军夫人不安分 Jin Ning'er槿宁儿Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted [Devoted husband + possessive + domineering + sweet and heartbreaking + understanding confidante] [A heroine who is sometimes gentle and graceful, sometimes imperious × a domineering, devoted, and obsessive hero] The Shen family estate is ransacked by bandits, leaving the family destitute. Shen Xinyu brings her family's ancestral incense-making skills to seek refuge with her cousin Ning Zhenyuan at the Duke's estate. Everyone laughs at her, calling her a fallen merchant's daughter who clings to 112Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The high and mighty general looks down on the merchant's daughter, mistreats the female lead, makes her run away in anger, and then chases her back to her hometown. The rest is all sweet.

26. 76 佛 The Buddha’s Son Entered My Dreams for Three Hundred Years to Make Me Give Up. I Finally Did, and Then He Broke His Vows 佛子入梦三百年只为让我死心，我真死心了他却破戒了 When Flowers Fall, Summer Is Still Cool花落夏亦凉13k WordsCompleted The Buddhist monk entered my dreams for three hundred years, all to make me give up. I finally did, but then he broke his vows. 142Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This "wife-chasing crematorium" story is quite novel. It's a new book, a short story, which can be read in one go in about 10 minutes. It's angsty at first but sweet at the end. The title is exactly what the story is about. It's worth reading and I recommend it.

27. 77 分 After Our Breakup, the Powerful Man Abroad Lost His Mind 分手后异国大佬他急疯了 South of the Small Town小城以南Modern Romance212k WordsOngoing Heir to a powerful family abroad x dazzling, aloof art student Powerful man bows to love / win-her-back-at-all-costs pursuit / bittersweet push and pull / international romance Shen Zhuo dated a foreign boyfriend, believing she'd found a man who truly cared for her. Then one day, she saw his phone light up with an encrypted email: "Mr. Lucien Howard, the Mirandi engagement banquet is ready." So his name was fake, and his identity was fake. The man who had been holding her tenderly just a moment 1.6kReads—Score10914d adds

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    A story of a woman chasing after her lover, filled with initial torment followed by tenderness, primarily tormenting the male lead who is both humble and possessive. The female lead's conflicting feelings of both waking up and loving him are quite interesting.

28. 78 暖 The Warmhearted, Adored Little Darling: Father, You've Upset Mother! 暖萌团宠 父皇你得罪娘亲啦 Lu Yan Qiqi鹿言七七Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted Shen Nian'an married Zhou Beichen, but he never touched her. Worse, because of her father, he sent her to the Cold Palace, where he... After that, she stayed there for five years. Five years later, two little children appeared out of nowhere. By chance, the Emperor was threatened by one of them: “Go apologize to my mother.” The Emperor was dumbfounded. “...” From then on, His Majesty the Emperor began his arduous journey of winning back his wife, daughter, and son. 1kReads8.5Score10314d adds

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    This one is quite similar.

29. 79 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance559k WordsOngoing A powerful military, political, and business tycoon with a strong appetite + a delicate beauty in frail health + mutual devotion Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she never dared to share a bed or get close to him. The mighty tycoon of the military, political, and business worlds had married a young wife, yet they could only treat each other with icy courtesy. At last, Gu Yunzhou could take it no longer and arranged for 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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    A powerful, ambitious older man in the military, political, and business worlds // A frail, delicate beauty! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou back to Z City from her small town. Due to her sensitive body, the two were unable to consummate their marriage. The man then arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

30. 80 豪 After I Started Slacking Off as a Wealthy Family’s Daughter-in-Law, My Mother-in-Law Helped Me Soar 豪门儿媳摆烂后，婆婆带我起飞 Light and Shadow Passing By浮光过影Marriage & Romance43k WordsCompleted After the Rich Family's Daughter-in-Law Gave Up, Her Mother-in-Law Helped Her Soar 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended short stories about chasing after one's wife (likely referring to a specific type of character or story).

31. 81 婆 My Mother-in-Law Wanted to Sell My House So Her Younger Son Could Marry. When I Opened the Deed, She Was Stunned 婆婆要卖我的房给小叔子娶媳妇，我翻开房产证她傻了 Light and Shadow Passing By浮光过影10k WordsCompleted My Mother-in-Law Wanted to Sell My House So Her Younger Son Could Get Married. She Was Stunned When I Opened the Property Deed —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 婆 At My Mother-in-Law’s 60th Birthday, I Put a PowerPoint on the Hotel’s Big Screen 婆婆六十大寿，我在酒店大屏放了一段PPT Light and Shadow Passing By浮光过影9k WordsCompleted At My Mother-in-Law's 60th Birthday Banquet, I Put a PPT on the Hotel's Big Screen 1Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 婚 The Night Before My Wedding, I Posted the Dowry List in the Family Group Chat 婚礼前夜，我把彩礼清单发到了家族群 Light and Shadow Passing By浮光过影Marriage & Romance17k WordsCompleted On the Eve of My Wedding, I Posted the Dowry List in the Family Group Chat —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 84 全 Day 985 as a Stay-at-Home Mom, and I Won an Award at My Husband’s Company Party 全职妈妈第985天，我在老公年会上拿了个奖 Light and Shadow Passing By浮光过影12k WordsCompleted Day 985 as a Stay-at-Home Mom: I Won an Award at My Husband’s Company Gala —Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 85 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 12.4kReads6.8Score86914d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms later; the beginning is agonizing, but the aloof and cunning CEO falls for her, leading to a tumultuous chase to win her back.

36. 86 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Put His Arm Around My Waist 新婚夜，植物人老公搂住我的腰 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Husband Chasing His Wife + Both Chaste] Tong Yao is forced to take her twin sister’s place and marry Gu Jingchen, a former business tycoon who is now in a vegetative state. The whole city pities her, believing she will spend her life as a wife in name only. But on their wedding night, the sleeping man suddenly wraps an arm around her waist. The once decisive king of the business world wakes up and takes back his immense power. Everyone wait 3.6kReads6.6Score28414d adds
37. 87 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds
38. 88 新 On My Wedding Night, I Revived a Comatose Tycoon 新婚夜，我救活了植物人大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Sweet Romance] [Age Gap] [Scheming Male Lead] Jiang Yan grew up in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. From childhood, she studied medicine under her grandparents, both seasoned physicians, and mastered the art of acupuncture. However, fate had other plans. Her father's company was on the brink of collapse, and to save it, she was forced to marry Lu Jingming, a business genius who had been left in a vegetative state by a car accident. Known for h 2.5kReads6.8Score14814d adds
39. 89 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds
40. 90 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband Is Actually a Trillionaire CEO 闪婚老公，竟是千亿总裁 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted 4.9kReads—Score17014d adds
41. 91 金 After Mr. Zhou Spoiled His Canary Rotten 金丝雀被周先生惯坏以后 Mountain Moon Lulls Me to Sleep山月入眠Modern Romance552k WordsOngoing [Bittersweet Pursuit | Love Amidst Hatred | Angst Before Love | The Powerful One Gets on His Knees] At eighteen, Ye Yutang knocked on Zhou Zhenglin’s car window to pay off gambling debts. The craziest man in Hong Kong City became her sugar daddy. He gave her money and crushed every bit of defiance in her. She eloped with the driver, but their train was stopped as soon as it left Hong Kong City. Right in front of her, he broke two of the driver’s fingers, then wiped away her tears with a bloodsta 1.1kReads—Score11514d adds

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    We hate each other to the core, yet separation means certain death.

42. 92 假 Pretending to Be the Eldest Brother: Married First, Falling in Love Later, and Playing the Mad Regent for Real 假作长兄：先婚后爱，行尽疯批摄政王之实 Mo Jianwei墨见微52k WordsCompleted Pretending to Be an Older Brother: A Marriage First, Love Later, and Playing the Mad Regent for Real 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    First angst, then sweetness; a wife-chasing-after-the-crime ordeal.

43. 93 假 The Fake Heir Humiliated Me to Draw Me into His Game, but the True Heiress Is Out of His League 假世子折辱我入局，真嫡女他高攀不起 Mo Jianwei墨见微41k WordsCompleted The fake heir humiliates me and draws me into his game, while the true legitimate daughter is beyond his reach. 71Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 94 被 After the Mad Chief Counselor Forced Me to Become His Blade, He Offered Up the World and Begged for Forgiveness 被疯批首辅强收为刀后，他交出天下跪求原谅 Mo Jianwei墨见微38k WordsCompleted After the Mad Chief Minister Forces Me to Become His Blade, He Offers Up the World and Kneels, Begging for Forgiveness 7Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11kReads7.1Score32214d adds

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    They didn't know each other before marriage, but she fell in love after marriage and ran away with a child! The most satisfying story of a male lead and the second male lead getting divorced! The male lead didn't touch the female lead for a year after marriage, then turned off his phone to watch a performance by a scheming woman. The female lead was in a car accident, and he immediately announced their divorce and disappeared. The divorce news was trending on social media for three days! Five years later, the male lead is heartbroken and desperately trying to win back his wife and child...

46. 96 惊 What?! My Business Nemesis Is My Child's Biological Father 惊！商业死对头竟是我娃的亲爹 Chasing Dreams with Fragrance香之逐梦Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Two equally matched rivals + marriage of convenience + pregnancy and flight + groveling pursuit + adorable child as matchmaker] “He once thought love was a weakness, until he met her, the ruthless woman who stole his genes and then lied that she’d used a sperm bank.” Five years after our divorce, I’m holding my son’s hand at the awards ceremony of the Paris International Jewelry Design Competition when I run into my archenemy. I smile elegantly. “Excuse me, Mr. Lu.” He stares at my son, who loo 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It gets better and better as it goes on; the adorable and clever baby subtly helps the parents resolve their misunderstandings, and the cold CEO transforms into a devoted husband.

47. 97 少 The Young Master’s One True Love Won’t Come Home, Leaving Me Alone to Tempt Him 少爷的白月光不回家，剩我一个人在家诱惑少爷 Tangerine Sand桔沙10k WordsCompleted The Young Master's Moonlight Never Comes Home, Leaving Me Alone at Home to Tempt Him 317Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is a classic tale of initial torment followed by a doting, heart-wrenching pursuit of the heroine. The protagonists are initially mortal enemies who are forced into an arranged marriage, but their love blossoms over time. Then, the heroine's first love reappears, and he abandons his ex-girlfriend who has returned from abroad, forgetting their formal relationship, leading to a chaotic and tumultuous pursuit.

48. 98 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Reserved Tycoon Keeps Me Up All Night 闪婚后，禁欲大佬夜夜缠宠 The Tree That Vines Cling To女萝依托的乔木Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + devoted couple; his perspective: he planned it all along. Her perspective: married first, fell in love later] Wen Nian was weak all over from his kisses and could no longer hold back. Soft moans slipped unconsciously through her lips, mingling with her ragged breathing. “Nian, who are you with?” Dong Yu'an instantly sensed something was wrong on the other end of the phone, his voice suddenly turning urgent. Li Sinan lifted his eyes. Possessiveness and displeasure churned 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" tale; I loved the whole thing, but some misunderstandings just wouldn't be resolved.

49. 99 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.1kReads7.9Score1.1k14d adds

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    The marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of equals, ended in regret. He had his "white moonlight," and she had her childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In this marriage between equally powerful families, neither was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked him, "You just divorced like that? No regrets?" He was dressed in black, hands in his pockets, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regrets." Having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was a backup option. Ten thousand meters in the air, on a private jet. The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red, his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" * After giving birth to her second child, Li Qianqian flew twice a year to maintain her license. Zhan Nanpei, now the chairman of Yunting, would wait for his wife at the airport every time she got off work. The plane encountered severe weather and violent turbulence. Passengers shouted "Help!" The then-chief flight attendant, Min Ting, confidently reassured the passengers, "This flight is absolutely safe. The captain is the wife of our Chairman Yun Ting." "—Our Chairman's wife's life is precious." "Of course, yours is too, passenger." *A female pilot hiding her heiress identity vs. The president of Yun Ting Airlines* Both from wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience (and love after divorce), pregnant and running away together, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a wife-chasing drama, extreme tug-of-war. *Tips: 1. The female lead is the "villain," the second female lead initially appears innocent but later turns evil. 2. The male lead's journey: rising to power without bowing down—becoming a "third party" for love—fighting and snatching. After learning he has a sweet-smelling daughter, the man's defenses crumble, "Woman, when did you secretly give birth to my child?" 3. This story features multiple secondary couples.

50. 100 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds

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    The initial "marriage of convenience" leads to a love story where the male lead initially mistreats the female lead, but later the aloof and cunning CEO falls for her and embarks on a tumultuous journey of pursuing her relentlessly.

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