A Calm, Rational Female Lead and a Fast-Paced, Down-to-Earth Story Without Over-the-Top Drama 女主性格冷静理智，故事紧凑，正常故事，不要狗血

1. 51 我 The Buddha Pinned Me Down for Five Hundred Years, but the Monk Who Rescued Me Was Even Fiercer 我被如来压五百年，救我的和尚比他还凶 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Male-Channel Fanfiction6k WordsCompleted After the Tathagata Imprisoned Me for Five Hundred Years, the Monk Who Saved Me Was Even Fiercer 102Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 我 I’m Sneaking Glances at Her, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me 我在偷看她，她也在偷看我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚7k WordsCompleted I was sneaking a look at her, and she was sneaking a look at me too 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 我 I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Whole Family Executed 我救了神仙一命，他反手把我全家抄了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Entire Family Arrested 30Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 爱 Lovebird: A Phoenix Girl Has Phoenix Blood 爱情鸟：凤凰女有凤凰女的血液 Lin Gaoyue林高月Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [Hard-Luck, Determined Heroine VS. Disabled, Down-on-His-Luck Rich Heir] [Teacher-Student Romance + Second Chance at Love + Through Thick and Thin + High-Stakes Business Warfare] Yu Xiaolei, formerly known as Tang Yishan, bears the weight of a painful past. Her mother, Yu Rui, gave everything she had to selflessly support Tang Zhengze, only to be abandoned. Yu Xiaolei was left struggling to find her place as an illegitimate daughter. Growing up dependent on others, Yu Xiaolei experienced the wor 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead has no romantic feelings; she's focused solely on her career and is a career woman who can sell her rich second-generation boyfriend for a good price.

5. 55 我 Mistaken for a Scheming Woman, She Makes President Chi Fall Harder the More He Investigates 我被当成心机女，迟总越查越心动 Mo Ermin莫二敏Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping + workplace mind games + two strong leads locked in a battle of wits + romantic tension while living together + the powerful one learns to yield] On the eve of her wedding, Lin Xiran caught her fiance cheating. After calling off the engagement, she immediately joined a top corporation. She meant to focus on her career, but by sheer coincidence, she ended up living in the home of cold and domineering CEO Chi Yuchen. He suspected she had an ulterior motive, but the more he investiga 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist, who comes from a small fishing village, is calm and rational, and only wants to focus on her career and find herself.

6. 56 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is super cool and efficient at solving cases, which makes it quite enjoyable. However, she's not entirely innocent; she's a forensic assistant. The second book is also about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance.

7. 57 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.7kReads6.9Score806Shelves
8. 58 他 His Galaxy Came Crashing Down 他的星河倾落 Caramel Soy Milk焦糖豆浆Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted A laid-back little reporter accidentally crosses paths with a cold, powerful bureau chief, but he treats her like a queen. Together, they take the political and business worlds by storm. Lin Xingluo’s life motto: live the most carefree life possible! That is, until she’s ordered to interview rising political star Shen Yanzhou. The man is impeccably dressed, as cold as snow. With the face of an earth-sign heartthrob, he sees right through her secret identity at their very first meeting, then dang 647Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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   This book is very good.

9. 59 邻 The Neighbor Is Wicked and Wild, Luring Her into His Trap 邻居又坏又野，诱她入局 Bluebird Coo Coo青鸟咕咕Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Sweet-natured Chinese translator vs. Italian mafia heir] + [Autistic genius girl vs. emotionally vivid, lovesick young master] + devoted to each other + cross-cultural romance + intense push and pull + willing to give in for love He is a wild, untamed Italian mafia heir who has never known freedom since birth. She is a well-behaved girl from an ordinary family, a foreign-language translator who is gentle on the outside but strong within. He is a foxlike young man whose emotions and conscience w 4.1kReads—Score147Shelves

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   Fine chaff, leaning towards realism, with an unconventional and niche theme, a female protagonist with a growth arc, a tight plot, a normal family, no melodrama, a couple on opposing sides, a wolf-woman eccentric, a fox-rabbit game, extreme tension, love and desire under the guise of conspiracy.

10. 60 冬 Winter Fishing 冬渔 Ninefold Mystery九寻迷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The currents of youth × one devoted love|He loves the moon’s sacred brilliance, but he loves her imperfections even more] Jiang Yu and Pei Yanhui have known each other since childhood, though they spent years apart in different countries. In those years, she struggled through the darkness, sinking deep into a swamp of malice; he grew up beneath clear skies, openhearted and bright. She locked her past away in ice, believing distance could hide her wounds forever. Until he returned home and disc 452Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    This book is exceptionally well-written, with a unique and outstanding plot and character portrayals.

11. 61 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 515Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No melodramatic tropes, no clichés, all characters are normal people. The male lead is a financial tycoon, indifferent to everyone, with very strong boundaries. The female lead is clear-headed, gentle, resilient, insightful, and ambitious, always striving to be number one. The two are very different; initially, the male lead keeps saying they're not compatible, but after being rejected, the female lead calmly moves on, remaining focused and ambitious in her career. Even after they get together, she maintains a detached attitude towards the relationship, remaining flexible and ready to withdraw at any time, always striving to be number one in her career. The male lead can't control his subtle advances and is often jealous when she doesn't seem to value him. There's a strong attraction initially, followed by plenty of sweet and slightly bittersweet moments. The powerful figure bows down for love; initially, she's self-protective and doesn't like others having designs on her, but later showers her with jewelry, bags, support, and resources.

12. 62 葬 Chronicle of a Buried Cat 葬猫记 Diving Yuan潜水沅Mystery221k WordsCompleted [Realistic fiction + adultery + a cast of villains] Su Yu’s pet cat of six years dies under mysterious circumstances. At the farewell ceremony, her husband, Li Jiawen, joins forces with a “pet funeral director” to cover up the cause of the cat’s death. Su Yu secretly investigates, only to discover the shameful secrets her husband has been hiding. A first love whose identity is too shameful to reveal, a carefully arranged stand-in, malicious people close at hand, and a revenge-seeker lurking in t 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So this female lead fits the description of a calm and rational personality perfectly 🤔

13. 63 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 163.9kReads9.0Score24.8kShelves

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    The female protagonist doesn't pursue love; she focuses solely on her career. She'll have a man, but for her position as the Duchess of Chen, that's absolutely out of the question.

14. 64 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.9kReads7.9Score612Shelves

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    These two? Okay.

15. 65 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
16. 66 那 The Year the Wutong Rain Fell 那一年梧桐雨落 Lin Jiu'er Writes Jiu'er林九儿写九儿Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted Young love, charging headlong into a relationship at an age when you don't yet understand love. I always regretted how one relationship ended, and it wasn't until years later that I learned there was another version of the story from back then. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on a true story, the female protagonist is ordinary, set in high school, she is pursued but then betrayed after weighing the pros and cons, and the story explores how to let go and move on.

17. 67 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    A calm and reserved business tycoon takes a liking to the female lead at first sight, showing her his affections cautiously and tenderly. The emotional turmoil and atmosphere are absolutely captivating.

18. 68 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 50Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [Already hooked][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][I also highly recommend it][Added to my bookshelf][Added to my bookshelf] 😎 [Added to my bookshelf]

19. 69 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—Shelves
20. 70 不 Love at Forty 不惑爱情 Blooming Quietly静悄悄地开Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted Xu Anqin, a middle-aged woman, has a life that's a complete mess: a mother with dementia, a selfish older sister, in-laws who are always scheming, and a husband who never gets a clue. Everything gives her anxiety. At the lowest point in her life, her rich, handsome first love reappears. Maybe she has another path to choose, but Xu is clear-headed: "I'm almost forty. How could I still be some domineering CEO's unattainable first love?" Before the divorce, life backed her into a corner with no way 181Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 外 The Diplomat Left with a Child and Raised an Heir for Her Country 外交官她去父留子，给国家养了个继承人 Yi Shanshui奕山水11k WordsCompleted The diplomat had a child and left the father behind, raising an heir for the nation 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Calm and rational, a good story

22. 72 瞎 The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 瞎子少爷要娶我 Eighty-Eight八拾捌14k WordsCompleted The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 388Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this short story.

23. 73 偏 Drawn to Danger: My Finance Whiz Husband from Our Whirlwind Wedding Is a Robber 偏惹危情：闪婚金融精英是抢劫犯 The Sea Is Full of Water大海里全是水Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Mystery Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + A Strong Heroine's Awakening + International Manhunt + Love Triangle] I'm a jewelry expert and the daughter of a wealthy Zhejiang family whose property was demolished. Forced into marriage, I travel from Xingzhou to Haishi on a business trip and impulsively marry a handsome, aloof stranger. He claims to be a finance whiz, but the day after our wedding, he lands in prison for “robbery,” forcing me to fly to Southeast Asia to visit him. To get back 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A suspenseful romance, fearless, featuring a powerful female protagonist! The ring is fake, the marriage is fake, only the path they forge together is real.

24. 74 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is calm and rational, the plot is gripping, and the romance is tender and poignant.

25. 75 屈 Surrendering to Tenderness 屈于温柔 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Cool and radiant genius violinist girl x gentle, distinguished rising star in the business world] [Devoted romance with no past relationships + long-planned courtship + doting boyfriend + two wealthy families + age gap] Everyone knew that the eldest young master of the Shen family was handsome and distinguished, and had become a rising star in the business world at a young age. Who could have imagined that someone so utterly level-headed would one day be troubled by love? Shen Minghuai had nev 17.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    A cool and bright young lady × a refined and aloof business tycoon! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The male and female leads have an age gap, and the male lead is incredibly doting—the kind of gentle and indulgent father-like boyfriend.

26. 76 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.7kReads—Score316Shelves
27. 77 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score925Shelves
28. 78 非 Irrational Surrender 非理性沦陷 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance463k WordsCompleted [A gorgeous, haughty heiress × a cold, roguish foreign powerhouse] [Devoted, sweet romance with both leads’ hearts belonging only to each other + age gap + two powerful families + doting, fatherly boyfriend] Yu Nanyan, the cherished young lady of the Yu family in Hong Kong, had been spoiled rotten ever since she was a child. But after an accident, she was forced to use a wheelchair. The exasperated heiress suddenly noticed that the new bodyguard she had hired looked at her with anything but inno 3.6kReads8.6Score334Shelves
29. 79 卷 The Grindset System: Overhauling Workplace Culture in the Immortal Sect 卷王系统：在仙门整顿职场 Buying Watermelons Always Means No Seeds买西瓜一定会没有籽Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted Reborn, Jiang Wanyue binds herself to the [Workaholic System]. In her previous life, her elder legitimate sister cut open her belly to steal her golden core. In this life, she digs it out with her own hands and asks her sister, "Do you still want this golden core?" Her family suppresses her and withholds her resources? The immortal sect is a workplace where seniority rules? She farms points through System missions and gobbles pills and talismans like candy, becoming a dark horse among the inner —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead absolutely refuses to form a romantic relationship and focuses solely on her career.

30. 80 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score102Shelves

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    [A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump!] Orphan Qin Mo escapes death and is empowered by the "Is He Dead?" System; from the coffin to the center of power, he embarks on a ruthless revenge journey, filled with supernatural suspense and exhilarating thrills! ✅😄😏

31. 81 我 My Doctor Lin 我的林医生 Icy Rose冰冰玫瑰Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted [A blend of sweetness and heartbreak + slow burn + delicate prose + a working woman’s growth + episodic format] Radiologist Lin Xiaoya can see every bone in the human body, yet she can’t read the heart of the person in front of her. Other people’s love is a two-way journey, but theirs is a tale of mutual misunderstanding... 108Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Isn't this tailor-made for you?

32. 82 骨 Bone Divination: The Record of the Ruins of Return 骨鉴：归墟启明录 Rock Candy Beet冰糖甜菜Mystery281k WordsOngoing Yingyue Bay Archaeological Team: Recruitment Notice Workers at this site have been getting into trouble one after another, villagers are plagued by nightmares, and a visiting official tried to make a leap of faith, but failed. New professor Su Ran digs up an animal bone. Her fingertips burn, and a riot of colorful light bursts before her eyes. An intern tells her: This isn’t an archaeological site. It’s Guixu. Su Ran: Are you messing with me? When archaeology turns into a VR experience and prehi 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fairly standard archaeological story about the transmission of prehistoric civilizations. The female protagonist is a character who grows and develops; she's highly intelligent, knows how to fish, and while she might spout off a lot of nonsense, she's extremely professional and the most reliable person in any situation.

33. 83 相 Better Late Than Never, Let Passion Ignite 相见恨晚纵情惹火 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏1Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing Main couple: A young, powerful Beijing heir x an elite businesswoman from Hong Kong Side couple: A Beijing-born heir x a bar owner Older woman-younger man romance + love at first sight + both leads’ first relationship + feel-good wish fulfillment + face-slapping comeback + powerful female lead The moment Chu Zheng opened the door to her room at the Jingxianju Hotel, before she could react, Jiang Yinhuai pinned her against the back of the door. The man narrowed his eyes slightly and studied her f 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is clear-headed and intelligent!

34. 84 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The title might be a bit off-putting, but the story is alright. It's not a typical rebirth/time-travel story, and the characters are quite interesting. The female lead is a bandit leader, a rough-around-the-edges type, ruthless and taciturn. The male lead is a heartless lawyer, universally disliked, but despite his sleazy nature, he's incredibly capable and a bit eccentric. His character is quite fun; it's rare to see a male lead like this.

35. 85 校 The Campus Belle’s Diploma Is Torn Up? Her Devoted Officer Won’t Back Down 校花毕业证被撕？痴情军官死死磕 The White-Faced One of the Elixir Pavilion丹阁白面者Modern Romance795k WordsOngoing "Young Master Xiao, Who Has Kept to Himself for Years..." Era, modern romance, sweet romance; school life, campus belle, business and entrepreneurship, urban life, military, equally matched leads, technology and research. Thank you, readers, for your reviews. The book has received a rating. It may not have shot straight to the top, but every review you leave helps raise its overall score. Thank you for your support. I also hope new readers will give it a few chapters. You won't regret investing 569Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    1. Alternative title: The Major Alone in His Empty Room...: A delicate story combining elements of the era, urban beauties, and soldiers... 2. Alternative title: The Number One Extraordinary Woman in the Martial World, Actually an Abandoned Daughter of the Empress! ... Two female-oriented novels, and surprisingly, guys are reading them too, I don't understand... For the first novel, a male reader said, "I only like reading war novels, female-oriented CEO novels, haha..." The subtext was clear, but he went back on his word because he discovered that this wasn't one of those trendy brain-dead novels. Oh dear, this guy is hooked on this novel!

36. 86 青 The Phoenix Girl with Azure Markings Shines Over Rivers and Mountains 青斑凤女照江河 The White-Faced One of the Elixir Pavilion丹阁白面者Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Martial World’s Most Remarkable Woman Is the Empress’s Abandoned Daughter! A strong female lead, transmigration, sweet romance, devoted couples, two equally powerful leads, a deranged male rival, and a comeback. (The author's new book, Was the Campus Belle's Diploma Torn Up? The Devoted Officer Won't Let It Go, also known as Young Master Xiao, Alone for Years, is just as exciting. Follow it for updates!) Born a phoenix girl and a princess, Zhao Fei'er was abandoned by the empr 73Reads8.8Score—Shelves
37. 87 清 Gentle Breezes, Northern Light 清风徐徐，北光照拂 Qing Die晴蝶Ancient Romance445k WordsOngoing A story concept I got from spinning a roulette wheel one day: Ling Beiyao: a teacher in an era of future technology Xu An: a doctor from another world Lin Yingchu: a demon king from an era of super-civilization (The protagonist was supposed to be just one person, but I ended up writing three.) The story is divided into the main storyline and individual character arcs. The main storyline follows the three protagonists from different worlds on their adventures in an era of super-civilization. The 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please scrutinize the writing style closely! Especially the [personal stories]. You can check the author's reviews first to confirm the writing style. The long, evocative passages in the [personal stories], when combined with the [main plot], can be interpreted in multiple ways. Also, the descriptions of fights and spells are detailed. Additionally, it features a niche, less mainstream group of characters, everyday adventures, and interweaving reality with fiction.

38. 88 重 A Long Road to Reunion 重逢路漫漫 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [The right people will find their way back to each other, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.] [One true pairing, both leads are each other's only ones + reunion after a long separation + winning back his wife and claiming his child + adorable kids playing matchmaker] Zhou Yuan met Qin Yue by chance and fell in love at first sight. After one passionate night together, an urgent assignment sent him overseas. Before leaving, he thought he'd arranged everything properly, never imagining t 5.4kReads8.9Score290Shelves

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    These books feature clear-headed and rational female protagonists, and the plots are fast-paced and engaging. The characters are well-developed.

39. 89 岁 After All These Years, We Finally Meet Again 岁月流转终相见 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance485k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + Rekindled Love + Healing Through Family + Realistic Happy Ending] After drifting apart like clouds, ten years passed like flowing water. When we met again, my heart recognized you before I did. A summer romance came to an abrupt end because of an unfortunate misunderstanding. More than ten years later, thirty-five-year-old Gu Yan discovered by chance that he had a daughter in high school, and was reunited with the girl he had loved when he was young. Long-buried memo 5.5kReads7.4Score213Shelves
40. 90 初 I Couldn’t Hide My Heart’s Flutter When We First Met 初见心动藏不住 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [She Pursues Him] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Sweet, Realistic Romance] [Happy Ending] At twenty, the lively and spirited Chen Luo Chu meets Chu Yun. One look is all it takes for her to fall for him. She can barely hide the light in her eyes, and there is only one thought on her mind: make him hers. Once she confirms he is single, she boldly confesses, "Big brother, will you be my boyfriend?" Chu Yun gently turns her down with a simple, "We're not right for each other." But Chen L 1.4kReads—Score104Shelves
41. 91 遇 Meeting Her Made My Heart Beat Faster 遇见她心动不止 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + mistaken identity + mutual secret crushes + healing + female growth] Everyone is level-headed and knows what they’re doing, so read without worry. Jiang Nan, insecure and neglected by her family, meets He Chengyang. A twist of fate sends their budding romance down the wrong path. He Chengyang mistakes Jiang Nan, the girl he fell in love with at first sight, for her older sister, Jiang Xue, and they begin a brief relationship. (Nothing inappropriate happens between them.) W 6.9kReads8.5Score332Shelves
42. 92 单 Mr. Zhou, My Unrequited Love 单恋的周先生 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Older Woman, Younger Man + Redemption + Realistic Romance] Three-year age gap. [Secret Love Becomes Mutual, from the Male Lead’s Perspective; Marriage First, Love Later, from the Female Lead’s Perspective] Everyone is level-headed and clear-minded. The woman Zhou Wang had kept in his heart for three years. He thought there could never be anything between them and was ready to give up, but then he unexpectedly learned what she had been through. His heart ached for her, and at the same time, he f 1.5kReads8.2Score103Shelves
43. 93 爱 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.3kReads8.4Score160Shelves
44. 94 和 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 806Reads8.1Score—Shelves
45. 95 深 Deep Inside My Core 深入我芯 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + One Couple Only + Sweet Romance] Their first two meetings were accidental. Every coincidence after that was part of his carefully laid plan. When Jiang Yi Shen met Tang Xin, he fell for her at first sight. He quietly set his plans in motion, and the two got to know each other, fell in love, and walked hand in hand into marriage, sharing the warm everyday moments of life from the first flush of romance to raising children. Side story one: Xu Man thought sh 2.4kReads8.7Score146Shelves
46. 96 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance794k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.5kReads—Score125Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book! The female lead is from a high-ranking family, and the male lead is a wealthy CEO. They are engaged, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. The female lead loses some of her memories related to the male lead due to certain reasons. The male lead works abroad for seven years to support her, and the first thing he does upon returning is to reunite with her. He only loves the female lead and is completely devoted to her. Although the female lead lacks love due to her family background, she is very strong, a graduate of a prestigious university, highly professional, and becomes a diplomat midway through the story. She is a proud and gentle woman; anyone would fall in love with her! A strong, pure love story, super addictive!

47. 97 天 The Crown Prince of the Heavenly Palace Betrayed Me, So I Cut Down His Father 天宫太子负我，我把他爹砍了。 Clown Pig小丑猪25k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince of the Celestial Palace betrayed me, so I chopped off his father’s head. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this!

48. 98 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance945k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.3kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The story revolves around a wife-chasing frenzy, a madwoman who is cunning, ruthless, highly intelligent, and relentlessly competitive—a true battleground of rivals.

49. 99 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Calm and rational, with a tight plot ❤️

50. 100 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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