Looking for a Story Where the Male Lead Thinks the Heroine Is Too Young to Date, Then Chases Her Later 求男主嫌弃女主年龄小没有跟她谈恋爱后面追妻火场

1. 101 豪 A Forbidden Romance in the Wealthy Family: President Shao, Your Sweet Wife Is All Grown Up 豪门禁忌：邵总你的娇妻已养成 Playing the Zither by the Jade Lake瑶池抚琴Modern Romance735k WordsCompleted [Completed] Twelve-year age gap. He loved her without realizing it, then desperately tried to win her back. She was the last surviving member of the Luo family of the capital. He was the heir to the Shao family. Shao Luo, originally named Luo Shuang'er. She had been the heiress to the wealthy Luo family and its Luo Corporation in the capital. Then disaster struck her family without warning, and her father died a terrible death. Overnight, she went from a young lady of a prominent family to an or 639Reads8.4Score10014d adds

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   Each time she poured her heart out to him, he pushed her away time and again… Finally, she did as he wished… She took another man's arm and said to him, "Congratulations on your engagement! We will never see each other again in this life." Shao Yuan suddenly panicked…

2. 102 嫌 You Look Down on Me, Yet You Want Me to Have Your Baby? No Way! 嫌弃我？还求我生孩子，我不干！ Lucky Baby财宝宝Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted (The heroine is delicate and easy to bully, but clear-headed and resolute; the hero turns dark, then suffers the consequences while trying to win her back.) Qiao Yan saved the elegant and distinguished Li Chengyu, hoping to marry him and keep him by her side forever. But he was only using her. Once he was safe, he simply left without a backward glance. Qiao Yan thought about him day and night, and finally couldn't hold back from going to the capital to find him. There, she overheard his conversa 1.9kReads8.2Score10014d adds

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   🔥🔥Highly Recommended🔥🔥 (Wife-chasing saga, forced marriage, male lead's descent into darkness, insane!) [Please follow!]

3. 103 青 After My Childhood Sweetheart Marries, the New Emperor Becomes Obsessed with Possessing Me 青梅嫁人后，新帝占有上瘾 Ice-Hearted Begonia冰心海棠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + the hero chases his wife after losing her + possessive pursuit + simmering tension + power struggles + play the pig to eat the tiger] Everyone said Crown Prince Lu Xingjian was the very picture of grace and nobility: aloof, distinguished, elegant, and composed. Su Wanwan, who had grown up in the palace, knew how wild and heartless he was behind closed doors. She had been his secret lover for two whole years, yet never once received a promise from him. At last, she gave up hope 8.7kReads8.0Score1.7k14d adds
4. 104 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Last Life. I'd Rather Die Than Marry Him Again 上辈子苦够了，打死她都不嫁了 Chang Qingqing常庆庆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen An'an came from a distinguished family and was both talented and beautiful. As soon as she came of age, she was betrothed to the fourth prince, Xiao Yuan, a man of heavenly beauty and noble character, and the dream lover of every young lady in the capital. Heaven had dealt her a winning hand. Even she once believed she was blessed beyond measure, until her girlish heart was shattered into pieces. She suffered every kind of pain at the hands of that graceful, refined man, and paid a devastat 17kReads8.6Score2.5k14d adds
5. 105 她 She Wants to Leave! The Cold-Faced Officer Loses Control, His Eyes Red with Panic 她想走！冷面军官失控急红了眼 City on the Left Bank左岸之城Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted The rating has just come out and will rise! A sweet, flirtatious push-and-pull romance about a powerful man bowing to love [Powerful top-tier big shot VS sunny, brilliant, and talented beauty] *Theme: Favoritism means devotion, favoritism means making an exception, favoritism means fiercely protecting your own. During summer vacation, Xia Man visits her grandmother, who is in the late stages of cancer, and unexpectedly meets Zhou Ye, a man in a position of power. The ruthless, aloof man is ensna 1.1kReads8.7Score10014d adds
6. 106 栀 Zhizhi, Be Good! You Can’t Escape My Grasp 栀栀，乖！你逃不出孤的手掌心 Yu Jiuqing虞九卿Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted A cool, reserved young female doctor vs. a mad prince (the heroine later becomes empress!) [Abduction and coercion + taking a minister’s wife + redemption arc + devoted romance + melodrama + forced marriage + obsessive male lead] Xie Zhao is rescued by a young village doctor. But there’s always a cool detachment in her eyes and brows. He loves women like her. He wants to possess her. But the young doctor is engaged. No matter, he can steal her away. If she doesn’t love him, he can keep her by hi 6kReads7.0Score29814d adds
7. 107 遇 I Met a God with a Soft Heart! 遇见心软的神！ Mu Mu Cuo木木错Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted [Capital City Business Tycoon vs. Chinese Literature Beauty] [One-on-One + Devoted Couple + Happy Ending + Age Gap] Jiang Wansheng grew up without her parents' love, struggling through life on her own. After someone set her up, a twist of fate entangled her with the mysterious Third Master of the Qin family, a powerful figure in the capital. Rumor had it that Third Master Qin was cold-hearted and distant. Though he was her best friend's uncle, she was always terrified whenever she ran into him. 32.3kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds

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   I pursued you relentlessly, but you dismissed me because you thought I was too young. Humph, I think you're too old too! This is the story of the first book; she was all alone, unloved and helpless, like a forgotten little cabbage, pitiful and vulnerable.

8. 108 久 Reunited After Years Apart: President Shen Flirts Openly and Coaxes Her in Private 久别重逢，沈总他明撩暗哄 Cloth Bag Qimu布袋七木Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + The Pursuer's Road to Redemption + Sweet Romance + One-on-One + Both Pure + Three-Year Age Gap] [Devoted, Scheming Gentleman vs. Cool, Sensitive Beauty Photographer] When Shi Yuan was eighteen, she worked up the courage to confess to Shen Zhiyan after drinking. He said, “You're still young. Let's talk again when you're a little older.” Shi Yuan knew that was just a rejection. Later, Shi Yuan learned the truth about how she had gone missing as a child. Looking back on 2.4kReads8.7Score24014d adds

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   So, the female lead confessed her feelings to the male lead, and he said they could discuss it again in two years. The female lead assumed this was a rejection, and for various reasons, she went abroad. After returning home, the male lead became persistent and relentless in his pursuit, leading to a dramatic "wife-chasing-back-to-the-fire" scenario.

9. 109 拒 I Refuse to Remarry: I Became My Ex-Husband’s White Moonlight 拒不复婚：我成了渣夫的白月光 Zhang Taotao张桃桃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, he asks for a divorce just because his moonlight wants closure. Su Nuan refuses to be someone else’s wedding dress, so she gives him thirty days to decide. Fu Yangyan agrees without hesitation. But over those thirty days, Fu Yangyan watches his seemingly useless wife embark on a wildly successful new path, with admirers flocking to her. Fu Yangyan panics and begins his quest to win her back. “Honey, let’s get back together.” Su Nuan scoffs. “Get lost! See you at th 72Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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   I was planning to read two chapters and then go to sleep, but the first few chapters were just too exciting, and I couldn't resist staying up all night. If you can handle that, I'll eat my hat.

10. 110 赶 After I Drove Out the Heroine, the Jerk Hero Regretted It 赶走女主后，狗男主后悔了 Wang Fangbei王方贝Modern Romance137k WordsCompleted The heroine grew up with the hero. Later, the hero's grandmother forced him to marry her. After his grandmother died, the hero kicked the heroine out. Once she started a new life, he saw her again and forced her to come back. 91Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    On her eighteenth birthday, she excitedly confessed her feelings, only to be met with the man's words, "Wen Li, you're still young, we're not suitable for each other now." Wen Li turned pale; her love shattered. That night, she tore up everything related to him, deciding to forget him and move abroad with her family. The day he learned of Wen Li's disappearance, Fu Yanli frantically searched for her.

11. 111 捡 The Emperor's Foundling Empress: Your Majesty, Be Gentle 捡来的皇后，陛下轻点宠 Bright Pure Milk光明纯牛奶Ancient Romance642k WordsOngoing (A little angst + fantasy cultivation + coming-of-age) The male lead is Di Moqian!!! Di Moqian is the male lead!!!! Di Moqian probably never imagined that the child he picked up by the roadside would one day become his empress. “Your Majesty, the empress has caused trouble again!” a servant hurried over to report. “It’s fine. Let her do as she pleases, as long as she doesn’t get hurt.” Di Moqian waved a hand, unconcerned. “Yes, Your Majesty.” ... “What’s the Demon King doing?” An Le swaggered to 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's quite interesting.

12. 112 第 The Twenty-First Reply 第二十一封回信 Grape Soda葡萄苏打Modern Romance782k WordsCompleted (Daddy-type romance, age gap, devoted and doting, both inexperienced, slow burn) A sweet-looking, soft-spoken but cunning little rabbit versus a cold on the outside, warm on the inside, possessive younger uncle. That year, a tragedy left Ye Zhirang an orphan with nowhere to go but the Pei household. She began living with her younger uncle, Pei Jinghuai. Pei Jinghuai was stern and aloof, attached to his routine and always careful to keep his distance from others. At first, in his eyes, Ye Zhirang 4.9kReads9.2Score64314d adds

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    [Heart] The female lead, believing she had suffered a family tragedy, was fostered by the male lead's family. The male lead, an older man, was the only one who cared for her. She gradually fell in love with him, but when she confessed her feelings after growing up, he rejected her, always treating her like a child. Later, she brought a fake boyfriend home, saying she wanted to take good care of the male lead, but he stopped her, telling her to stop fooling around. [Shy]

13. 113 轻 A Gentle Whisper: Dr. Lu’s Sweetheart 轻声低哄，陆医生的小甜心 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted The thing Bo Ran regretted most in her life was getting involved with Lu Tingxiu, a man who was nothing like he seemed. To outsiders, he was aloof and untouchable. But through his actions, he showed her what a living hell of darkness really meant. Forced into a game where they each got what they wanted, she became entangled with him beyond all hope of escape. Lu Tingxiu had always thought he could control her, because she was so obedient and compliant. It was only when she turned and walked away 265Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is older than the female lead and is also an outstanding individual.

14. 114 和 After Breaking Up With My Ex, My Boss Started Pursuing Me Relentlessly 和前男友分手后，被老板猛追 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Qi Qing, a fresh graduate just out of college, had only just arrived in W City when she met her handsome neighbor next door on her very first night. Hoping to be neighborly, Qi Qing greeted him warmly. “Hello!” The man didn’t say a word. He simply stared at her with an intensely predatory look. The next time she ran into him, she was having a fight with her boyfriend and was on the verge of a breakup. In a fit of anger, she chased after him and shamelessly asked, “Sir, can I buy you a drink?” Th 253Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 115 老 The Old Hand and the Spitfire 老油条和小辣椒 Nine Cups九盏Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Zuo Luo flirted with the rugged owner of the hotpot restaurant by her school, Boss Shi. Later, he became her very own Old Shi. At thirty, Shi Jingzhan was approached by a pretty young girl. Later, that pretty young girl became his girl. A romance with a twelve-year age gap. I really, truly like you. 15.3kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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    💫In the first book, an 18-year-old girl confesses her feelings to a 30-year-old man. He rejects her because he's too young and afraid she'll regret it. She then tries to date someone else, but he regrets it, leading to a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario—sweet!🌸 💫In the second book, she unexpectedly crosses paths with her best friend's uncle. She thinks it's just a casual acquaintance, but he falls for her and plans to take things slowly. Then someone confesses to her, and he panics, rushing home—otherwise, who will he blame if his wife leaves?🍒

16. 116 重 After I Was Reborn, I Found Out the School Bully Had a Crush on Me, and My Childhood Friend Regretted It 重生发现校霸暗恋我，竹马后悔了 One Upright Heart竖一心Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Male Second Lead Takes the Lead + Secret Love Comes True + Both Reborn + Regretful Ex Pursues Her, But She Never Looks Back + Devoted to Each Other] From the age of six, Song Xingmin has been Xiao Jingchuan’s little shadow. Her love for him is passionate and unconcealed, and everyone knows it. On their wedding day, she sees him cheating with her own eyes. Only then does Song Xingmin learn that all his kindness over the years was simply because he owed her father a debt of gratitude. After an 2.6kReads9.3Score42114d adds

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    🌼🌼The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. The male lead despises the female lead for scheming against him and enters into a fake marriage with her. After her grandmother, the only person who liked her, passes away, he kicks her out of the house on a rainy day. The female lead gets caught in the rain and loses her child. The male lead regrets his actions and faces a nightmare of trying to win her back.

17. 117 放 Exiled for Five Years, Now Her Uncle Regrets It to the Point of Tears! 放逐五年，叔叔却悔红了眼！ Jiu Ran1995久冉1995Modern Romance743k WordsCompleted Age gap, faux uncle-and-niece relationship, both leads are each other’s first and only, a long road to winning her back “Everyone in the city knows that no one should lay a finger on the rose the head of the Bai family raised himself.” She thought he would always spoil her like a princess. But on that frenzied night, Bai Yusheng set her ablaze. He kissed the cinnabar mole on her waist, his fingertips burning hot: “...Mmm…” Her panic was swallowed up by his forceful kiss. All that remained was hi 5.5kReads7.2Score46414d adds

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    Age gap + fake uncle and niece + both virgins. "Everyone in the city knows that the rose raised by the head of the Bai family is untouchable." She thought she would always be pampered like a princess by him. Bai Qingqian's world, however, was completely ignited by Bai Yusheng on that chaotic rainy night. He kissed the cinnabar mole on her waist, his fingertips burning: "..." Her panic was completely swallowed by his forceful kiss, leaving only his hoarse command ringing in her ears: "From now on, you are only allowed to call me Yusheng." A night of debauchery, the first light of dawn. The man she secretly relied on and looked up to, the man who gave her the ultimate tenderness and left her with an unforgettable night. Suddenly changed. For five whole years, he exiled her to England. Five years later, Bai Qingqian returned to China. Bai Yusheng had become the 27th head of the Bai family, with immeasurable wealth and deep-rooted power. This name had become synonymous with power and wealth, able to turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist, the Bai Master whom everyone in the city revered. A grand business banquet. A reporter boldly pressed, "You've reached the pinnacle of your career but remain single. Are you waiting for someone?" Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, his deep gaze pierced through the clamor and precisely locked onto her. His thin lips parted slightly, and his deep, powerful voice resonated throughout the venue via microphone, brimming with possessiveness: "Yes, I'm waiting for my little girl. Have your fun and come home." "And..." "Don't run away, my little rose whom I raised with my own hands." That night, the city's night sky was ablaze with magnificent fireworks. Amidst the dazzling brilliance, each stroke of the pen boldly wrote Bai Qingqian's name. The world was in an uproar. The door to the penthouse suite closed, and Bai Yusheng forcefully pulled her into his arms, his voice low and husky as punishment: "Qianqian, you've misunderstood me for five years… This debt will be settled tonight."

18. 118 教 My Professor Uncle Is 9 Years Older Than Me 教授小叔大我9岁 Blue Tropical Fish蓝色热带鱼Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted My Professor Uncle Is Nine Years Older Than Me 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is very persistent in her pursuit, but later the younger brother-in-law experiences a dramatic "chasing after his wife" scenario.

19. 119 腰 The Sultry, Playful Starlet and the Wild, Tough Expert Who Spoils Her to Death 腰软影后小作精，野痞大佬玩命宠 Yu Qi聿七Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Soft, alluring superstar VS wild, versatile tycoon of the capital] [Showbiz, sweet romance, feel-good wealthy-family story] Shen Zhizhi is famous in the industry for being rebellious and not someone to mess with. Among the capital’s elite, Shen Zhizhi is the heiress of a wealthy family. She even calls Jiang Huaiye, who controls the economic lifeline of the capital, a senior employee of the Shen family. The capital’s elite all say, “You’re spoiling her too much. Keep it up and she’ll be impossib 475Reads9.2Score11114d adds

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    🍂The male lead initially rejected the female lead because of her young age, but later embarks on a tumultuous pursuit. The female lead is a rebellious heiress from a wealthy family, while the male lead is a roguish bigwig in Beijing's elite circles. The female lead, experiencing her first love, openly confesses her feelings but is rejected. The male lead regrets his decision and embarks on a tumultuous pursuit, but she calls him "little uncle," which annoys him.

20. 120 娇 Pampering a Rose 娇养玫瑰 Meilv Beep Beep美绿哔哔Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] When Tang Li was sixteen, her Kunqu opera water-sleeve dance made her famous throughout the capital. She was hailed as the Little Goddess of Luo of Kunqu. Everyone said that no one could measure up to the Little Goddess of Luo, except for Ninth Master Fu, the jade-faced Buddhist lord known as the King of Hell. Unfortunately, Ninth Master Fu was cold and ruthless by nature. If sweet, gentle Tang Li ended up with him, she would surely suffer. After a sudden turn of events, 9.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    ✨The female lead has secretly loved the male lead for thirteen years, while the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. They are eight years apart in age.✨The female lead's confession fails, and she resolves to cut ties with the male lead. He panics and pins her against a wall.

21. 121 程 Dr. Cheng, How About We Date? 程医生，谈个恋爱否 I Am a Fish我是鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When a hot-tempered blonde girl who would rather throw a punch than say a word clashes with a cool, calculating, handsome older man who can silence someone with a glance; When a female delinquent who goes to the hospital as often as she goes home falls in love with a full-time doctor who saves lives and treats the hospital as his home; When she goes from calling him “Uncle” at every turn to calling him “husband”... What on earth happened between them to set off such fireworks, like sparks collid 34Reads9.0Score—14d adds
22. 122 被 After Being Doted on by My Tycoon Uncle 被财阀叔叔娇养后 Ni Sensen倪森森Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Nurturing + healing + adorable, sweet romance] On the eve of the gaokao, Yu Yuanyuan’s parents answered the nation’s call and joined a secret project. She was left in the care of Liang Huiran, her father’s sworn younger brother. Yu Yuanyuan was very well-behaved. Every day, she went straight home to do her homework and went to bed on time. She couldn’t have been more obedient. Liang Huiran was very pleased, relieved that his buddy’s kid hadn’t been spoiled by his care. In her heart, Yu Yuanyuan 1.3kReads9.0Score15214d adds

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    These are all examples, especially in the first book, where the male lead tells the female lead that she confessed to him right after her college entrance exams, and he says he'll pretend it never happened, only to then go through a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" ordeal.

23. 123 甜 So Sweet! Master Jing’s Little Ancestor Is Clingy and Flirtatious Again 甜爆！景爷的小活祖宗又黏又撩 Grapefruit Rum柚子朗姆酒Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted [Super sweet + delicate and tender + mutual flirting + everyone’s darling] Sugar levels off the charts! After years of secretly loving him, Xu Nuo finally got her wish and moved into the home of the man she loved. Day one: “Brother Muyan, my luggage got lost at the airport, and I don’t have any pajamas. Could I borrow one of your shirts?” Day two: “Brother Muyan, I’m scared of the thunder. Could I sleep in your room?” Day three: “Brother Muyan, I made you breakfast with my own hands.” (In her he 2kReads9.2Score17714d adds

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    That's exactly right!

24. 124 糖 Sugar-Sweet Little Moon 糖心小月亮 Extra-Large Soup Dumpling超大小笼包Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Radiant, flirtatious beauty × cool, celibate older man | Age gap | Early naive wish-fulfillment romance, not recommended] When she was young, He Miao had a crush on a boy six years her senior. Cool and distant, with the refined looks of a handsome young man, he was utterly captivating. He tutored her and treated her well. Even his cool gaze would soften with a smile as he affectionately called her, “Little He Miao.” Before she knew it, she had filled her draft paper with the name “Xie Yuyang.” 288Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    Ding~ Great time! It's me again, here to recommend some books! [Currently working on a draft] ✨He Ru falls for Zhou Zhi, the notorious playboy of the capital. He makes it clear she's too young and he won't like her [Heavy blow]. Finally, after a long and fruitless pursuit, she gives up [You'll understand]. But he falls for her, clinging to her and refusing to let go [Laughing] ✨Lin Xiyue, at the age of budding romance, meets a boy who dazzles her entire youth [Exploring]. But the joy of youth, at a certain moment, turns into a gentle breeze, drifting away into the distance, never to return [Almost crying]. "He's perfect in every way, except he doesn't like me." [Crying][Crying][Crying] Add it to your bookshelf if you like it! Follow Shibao, and you'll never be short of books to read! [Shy][Shy][Shy]

25. 125 藏 A Love I Can’t Hide 藏不住喜欢 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted Shi You meets an older guy, her brother's best friend. He's not only handsome and easygoing, but also a champion motorcycle GP racer. He buys her strawberries to cheer her up and wins her lollipops at the fair. He's wickedly charming and scheming, and loves teasing her. "Kid, are you going to leave me?" He smiles warmly. "My life is in your hands. If you run away, what am I supposed to do?" Shi You stuffs the money she earned selling apples into his arms. "Here, this is your pay. You've worked 4.5kReads9.4Score56614d adds
26. 126 星 Fallen Stars Gather Into Light 星落凝成光 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted May every secret crush find its way into the light. A sweet little dream-come-true romance! The story of Shanghai’s fairy-like Song Jiaojiao and Shanghai’s top lawyer, Li Chengxiao. [Secret crush + failed confession + groveling to win her back] A sweet treat, the kind that’ll give you a toothache! On the night Li Chengxiao learned that Song Yun had loved him for five years, he sat downstairs all night with red eyes, smoking cigarette after cigarette, despite being so disciplined that he never sm 1.5kReads9.0Score24614d adds

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    It's really, really good! I was hesitant at first, but it got so good later on. It's just so good, I highly recommend you watch it. I've watched it so many times!

27. 127 姐 Sis, I Heard You Like Bad Boys? 姐姐，听说你喜欢坏小孩？ President of the Late-Nighters Club晚睡集团总裁Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Early Work, Imperfect Characterization, Read at Your Own Risk] [College Campus + Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + She Dotes on Him + Bad Boy Turns Over a New Leaf + The Ex-Chases-Her-to-the-Crematorium] [Pampered, Mischievous, Arrogant Younger Man (a Bit of a Jerk at First) vs. Sweet, Gentle, Wild Older Woman (A Little Timid and Depressed)] By a twist of fate, Lin Fengzhi ends up sharing an apartment with her best friend's younger brother. His name is Xin Ze. He's a bona fide campus heartthro 3.2kReads9.2Score33414d adds
28. 128 哥 My Brother Is Hard to Resist 哥哥不经撩 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.4Score1.5k14d adds
29. 129 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds

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    Breaking down age barriers and encountering passionate love, the emotional clashes brought about by age differences in the vibrant world of romance novels are always particularly captivating. When the male lead initially looks down on the female lead for being too young, only to be proven wrong later, such plot twists are utterly irresistible. The following novels will guide you through this unique emotional charm. * **"A Slap from the Little Darling, and the Prince's Rebellious Spirit Vanishes"** (9.4 Rating, 161,000 readers) – A tale of a wealthy CEO and a man pursuing his wife. In the story, the prince may initially look down on the younger female lead, thinking her immature and naive. But this little darling refuses to back down; one slap completely vanishes the prince's "rebellious spirit." In their back-and-forth exchanges, the male lead gradually falls for her, his pursuit of her filled with both humor and deep affection, making for a thrilling read. * **"Hoping for Her Pity** (9.4 Rating, 19,000 readers) – A tale of a wealthy CEO and unrequited love. The male protagonist is a powerful figure in the business world. Initially, he might only see the younger female protagonist as an immature girl. Little does he know that she is quietly growing and becoming more charming over time. His emotional transformation from disdain to attraction, from indifference to a longing for her affection, is delicately portrayed, vividly depicting the bittersweetness of unrequited love. "Extreme Humility, Why Doesn't My Beloved Love Me?" (9.1 Rating, 30,000 readers) is a 1v1 romance novel featuring a wealthy CEO. The male protagonist initially disregards the younger female protagonist, but she enters his world with sincerity and perseverance. Caught in the labyrinth of emotions, he goes from disdain to humbly trying to please her, his inner struggles and transformations are portrayed with great depth. Readers can deeply feel the power of love in this relationship, and how it can make a proud person learn to humble themselves. "Hard to Coax! The Little Rose Raised by CEO Xie is Super Delicate" (9.3 Rating, 22,000 readers) is a wealthy CEO pursuing his wife. Looking at the little rose he had personally "raised," Mr. Xie initially probably only saw her as an immature child. But as the little rose gradually blossomed into a beautiful bloom, Mr. Xie was thrown into a panic. The heroine's charm intertwines with the hero's regret, the process of winning her back is full of twists and turns, and various memorable scenes of him being difficult to appease unfold, making for an overwhelmingly sweet and entertaining story. These novels, with their exciting plots and vivid characters, depict love stories that transcend age prejudice. Through love and growth, readers witness how true love can overcome worldly prejudices—a must-read!

30. 130 盼 Hoping She’ll Look My Way 盼她垂怜 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Healing, redemption, and sweet romance] A deeply devoted, obsessive CEO with an eating disorder and frail health x a warmhearted food blogger with a talent for cooking. Both books are complete and rated 9.3~ When Lu Lihuan was a child, she rescued a pitiful, down-on-his-luck boy who was locked up and abused in a remote mountain village. At first, he hid in a cramped, lightless room and refused to see her. He bared his teeth at her and drove her away without mercy. She thought he hated her, neve 4.6kReads9.3Score35714d adds
31. 131 占 Possessive Love: The Obsessive CEO’s Little Wife 占有欲强：偏执总裁的私有小娇妻 Er Li二厘Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted [1v1, devoted to each other, sweet romance, scheming and obsessive male lead, aloof beauty x heavenly beauty] A fleeting encounter at a bar was all it took for Lu Beiyan to fall deeply in love with Shi Ran. When they met again, she already had a boyfriend, but Lu Beiyan used every means at his disposal to keep her by his side. His love for her was possessive and obsessive, an all-consuming devotion. To her, he was a nightmare, an abyss, a cage she could never escape. “Ranran, you can’t get away 8.7kReads9.1Score51514d adds
32. 132 难 So Hard to Win Over! The Little Rose Mr. Xie Raised Himself Is So Delicate 难哄！谢总亲手养大的小玫瑰超娇 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Mutual devotion, sweet pampering] [The regretful chase ends in total failure] Everyone in Nancheng knows that Shen Rang has a beautiful, gentle fiancée. Her eyes curve when she smiles, her voice is soft, and she’s so good-natured she seems willing to be molded any which way. Most importantly, she has loved him for three years, looking up to him from afar. Shen Rang used to think so, too. So even after she caught him cheating, he placated her with casual indifference: “Don 20.5kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
33. 133 藏 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Left the Child Behind; Reborn, I Won't Chase Him Again 藏起孕肚去父留子，重生我不追了 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) Reborn, one-on-one, both pure, aloof beauty goes mad for love, husband-chasing crematorium (A heartbroken heroine x a hero who wants to be her dog) A Shang stole the position of Xie Hengyu's wife. Everyone knows Xie Hengyu is a sword cultivator prodigy with a brilliant future in the cultivation world, while A Shang is merely a lowly half-demon who became his wife through underhanded means. In the end, she was falsely accused of colluding with the demon clan and died a t 39.7kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds

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    Shen An'an came from a prominent family and was both talented and beautiful. At the tender age of fifteen, she was betrothed to the handsome and accomplished Fourth Prince, Xiao Yuan, the dream lover of all the young ladies in the capital. Heaven dealt her a winning hand; even she herself believed she was exceptionally blessed, until her youthful heart was shattered piece by piece. She tasted bitterness and paid a terrible price with that elegant and refined man.

34. 134 踹 Dump the Romance Hero, Seduce the Emperor from a Male-Oriented Novel 踹掉言情男主，勾搭男频帝王 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, revenge, scheming, stunning heroine, seductive mastermind] The short drama His Heart on a String is now streaming! Shen Yuling transmigrated into a romance novel as its heroine. Unfortunately, she was a heroine whose luck had been stolen by a woman who transmigrated into the story. She would die in a fire, taking her unborn child with her, while her entire family would be wiped out. It was a fate the original heroine had failed to change, even after being reborn twice 17kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds
35. 135 小 The Sweet-Talking Girl with the Soft Waist Has the Chaste Older Man Falling for Her 小姑娘腰软嘴甜，禁欲大叔沦陷了 Ji Xueyi季雪意Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion and sweet romance + scheming male lead carefully lays the groundwork as he pursues his wife + daddy-type boyfriend + age gap + a touch of secret identity + satisfying takedowns of scumbags] On a stormy night, Jiang Yousheng is rescued when she's on the verge of death by a tall, handsome man. She stays at his house, has to tell him before going out, isn't allowed to stay out all night, and even needs his permission to wear a short skirt. Even when it comes to dating, she has to i 12.3kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    🌷The female lead falls for her best friend's uncle. When she turns eighteen, she prepares to confess her feelings, but her best friend's uncle says, "You're too young, we're not suitable." Later, the female lead disappears from his life, and he searches frantically for her. When she is found again, he hugs her tightly.

36. 136 至 Beloved and Spoiled 至爱偏宠 Xia Qibao夏柒宝Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted “Easygoing heiress × gentle, refined second young master. Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, you won’t regret picking this up!” Wen Ruoshu never expected that the reason she’d return to the capital one day would be an arranged marriage! But it was only an arranged marriage, and she could accept that. As for whom she married, she didn’t particularly care. After all, as far as she was concerned, anything that didn’t threaten her life was a minor matter. They had agreed on a 4.9kReads8.9Score49914d adds
37. 137 顾 Mr. Gu's Sweet Little Wife Is Gorgeous and Irresistible 顾先生的小甜妻美又撩 Dongdong Guagua东东瓜瓜Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted One day, after they reunite following a long separation, Zuo Wei looks at the man who just forced a kiss on her and asks, “Mr. Gu, you’re the one who said you didn’t like me, and you’re also the one who says you do. Are you taking advantage of me because I’m young and naive?” 31Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Hey everyone, check this out! [Laughing] If you like sweet romance with a touch of angst, don't miss it! [Learned][Learned] Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ [Heart] Although there's no age-related plot point, it fits perfectly. I just started reading it yesterday, [Eating melon emoji] so you can jump right in! Genre: 79% sweet romance, campus romance, with a bit of a "wife-chasing-after-the-wives" vibe! [Shy emoji] Synopsis: In the early stages of their school days, the female lead pursues the male lead, liking him for three years, but unfortunately, she doesn't succeed. The beginning is slightly angsty [Almost crying emoji][Crying emoji] (It really garnered my sympathy, sob sob, I feel so sorry for the female lead). In the early to mid-stages, the male lead belatedly realizes his feelings for the female lead and starts pursuing her after she graduates [You get the idea], but the female lead's heart is already wavering, and she's hesitant to like him anymore [Almost crying emoji]. She eventually agrees to be with him, and the later part is all about the sweet moments! [Shy emoji][Shy emoji][Smirking emoji] Hehe, it was a great read! (*๓´╰╯`๓)♡

38. 138 他 His Little Sweet Pomelo 他的小甜柚 Always Happy常乐Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted Original title: His Sweet Pomelo [Transmigration+27-year age gap+secret crush+long-planned romance+both virgins+brooding, obsessive hero who has been to prison+sweet, innocent heroine+Fujian customs+from school uniforms to wedding dresses] In a nutshell: She transmigrates back to her parents’ student days and falls in love with her dad’s sworn enemy. Left You inexplicably transmigrates back to the year 2000, and the moment she appears, Tang Li, who became a young mother without even having to go 257Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female leads are 27 years apart in age. He waited for her for 20 years, enduring twenty years of hardship, and finally, his longing was rekindled. [Shy]

39. 139 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book! The plot is fast-paced and engaging! Non-stop laughs! After her boyfriend of three years is snatched away by a scheming woman, the female lead angrily goes to a bar and spends 800 yuan to sleep with the city's richest man—who turns out to be her rival's father! Thus begins her life of relying on her father's connections. It's a story full of family feuds, lighthearted humor, and sweet romance with an older man—the sweetest and most indulgent novel I've ever read!!

40. 140 完 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 5.8kReads8.6Score63814d adds

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    The second male lead dislikes the second female lead because she's too young, leading to a tumultuous pursuit of her. Li Yanqing, tormented by Xun'er, develops gynophobia. Naturally, he can't bear to see Fu Cheng'an partying every night, so he suggests, "If you want her to have feelings for you, don't be a simp; you have to give her the cold shoulder."

41. 141 结 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.8kReads9.1Score36614d adds
42. 142 一 Tell Him, “I Only See You as a Little Sister,” and Make Him Suffer! 一句我只把你当妹妹，虐死他！ Snow at Dusk一暮之雪Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted Volume 1: “I Only See You as a Little Sister”: He'll Suffer for It! [Both virgins] [Rekindled love] [Unhinged, unstable heroine] [A little melodramatic] [Hero: hides his love] Lu Chen: She runs, he chases. She can't get away even if she grows wings. Lu Simi: Which one of us is the prey? Volume 2: The Missing Lover [Both virgins] [Angsty romance] [Tragic ending] He fell in love with her at first sight and promised to marry her after she graduated. But instead of waiting for her, he watched her g 243Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 我 So What If I'm Flirtatious and Coy? The Targets I Pursue Like... 我又茶又媚怎么了？攻略对象喜欢 Snow at Dusk一暮之雪Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted [The male lead is a rough, seasoned soldier] [The heroine is a master manipulator, an innocent-looking schemer] [Both virgins, both strong, heroine is stronger] [Fifteen-year age gap, an older man eating tender grass] [Daddy-type boyfriend] On his way to register their marriage, Ling Yunfeng received a phone call: Jiang Nian had been brutally beaten, was being resuscitated in the hospital, and was on the verge of death. Innocent Jiang Nian was dragged into Ling Yunfeng’s world, where she was hur 704Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 144 酒 After Waking Up Hungover, I Found My Brother’s Archrival in Bed Beside Me 酒醒后，发现身边躺着亲哥死对头 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance136k WordsOngoing [Irresistible charm + Sweet romance + Winning back the wife after losing her + Campus + Healing + Both leads’ first love + Four-year age gap] [Charming, scheming esports big brother VS sweet, soft, mischievous girl] When Bai Ting was seventeen, she fell for her older brother’s sworn enemy. The man was blessed with a handsome face, enchanting eyes, and a gentle, clear voice. He was like a fox who knew how to beguile people. When others wronged her, he stood up for her and set things right. He als 3Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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45. 145 深 Deeply Indulged 深入溺爱 Ning Rui柠芮Modern Romance314k WordsOngoing When Yuntang was ten, she met Ji Yansheng, a noble and elegant man of twenty-five. “I’ll take care of you from now on,” he told her. Those few simple words led to his family adopting the girl, and he became her uncle. Young and innocent, she fell for her uncle as he cared for her with tenderness and warmth. But the age gap stood between them. Though they loved each other, neither dared to say it aloud. And so their story began... A bittersweet romance, dear readers. Enjoy! 6Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely love this one! It's about a guy 15 years older than her, not related by blood, and adopted by the female lead. It's so good!!!

46. 146 女 The Top Student and Her Pilot Husband 女学霸和她的飞行员老公 Good Little Nuobao乖乖诺宝Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A Veterinarian Father’s Battle Against His Three Pilot Sons-in-Law In veterinarian Zhang Cheng’s life plan, his three daughters’ marriages were supposed to be as calm as still water: they would find steady, dependable husbands and lead peaceful lives. But fate had a ridiculous chain of pilot-related disasters in store for him. Of his three daughters, two had their hearts stolen by air force boys one after another. His youngest daughter, Shao Liyang, is the most unusual “daughter” in the Zhang 240Reads6.7Score10214d adds

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    The male lead felt embarrassed to make a move on the female lead because she was too young, but later he was provoked and started checking up on her every day.

47. 147 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds

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    They were childhood sweethearts, but the male lead was older and said the female lead was only with him to appease her family. The female lead then came to terms with it. When they met again, she discovered she already had someone else in her life.

48. 148 相 Love Is Beautiful Even with a Fifteen-Year Age Gap 相差十五岁的爱情也很美 Past Events of Qian Chen芊晨往事Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted They fell in love with the right person at the wrong time. Can they overcome their age difference? A car accident took Lin Xiyan's father, and her mother became a vegetable while protecting her. Li Yihan, her father's business partner, took Xiyan in. But as she grew up, her feelings for him changed... 1.3kReads7.0Score10214d adds

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    This place is absolutely gorgeous!

49. 149 致 Fatal Temptation! The Abstinent, Yandere Movie Emperor Lures Her Online 致命招惹！禁欲病娇影帝在线引诱 Cat Suisui猫岁岁Modern Romance601k WordsCompleted Little writer Jin Li vs. top-tier star and award-winning actor [Yandere obsession + mutual secret crush + long-planned romance + entertainment industry + extremely flirtatious hero + childhood friends] On the very first day she returns from abroad, the little girl is carried home by the top-tier star adored by nine hundred million girls. Being carried home is one thing, but he keeps saying he’s going to lock her up like a caged bird. The little girl is instantly frightened to tears! Her voice 1.2kReads9.3Score15014d adds

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    [Attention] Shrimp is here! ✨In the first book, the female lead is reborn. In her previous life, both she and the male lead fell in love with each other at first sight, but the male lead was arrogant and only admitted it before he died. After the female lead is reborn, she pretends not to be interested in the male lead, but he still falls in love with her at first sight and begins a "wife-chasing-in-a-cremation" process. ✨In the second book, the female lead had a crush on the male lead when she was young and confessed to him, but she was forced to transfer schools. The male lead also thought she was just a child who didn't understand love. After she grew up, she no longer wanted to like him, and the male lead became extremely humble in his pursuit. ✨In the third book, the female lead pursued the male lead for a long time, but he never agreed. Until the female lead went to deliver a love letter to a senior, the male lead went crazy and tore up the love letter, and then the "wife-chasing-in-a-cremation" process began.

50. 150 你 Hello, Top Student Next Door 你好，隔壁学霸 Fresh Little Bull小鲜活牛号Modern Romance803k WordsCompleted A boy moves in next door to Xie Maomao, and she begins secretly pursuing him. Rumor has it that Xie Maomao is close to Zhong, the aloof top student in their grade, so some girls shyly ask her to pass along their love letters. Xie Maomao smiles brightly. “Sure! Passing along a love letter starts at five yuan, delivering a spoken confession starts at ten, and you get a 2% discount if you subscribe by the month!” But every letter she delivers to Zhong Anling bears the same name at the bottom: Xie M 224Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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