Any Stories Where They Marry First and Fall in Love Later, with Two Strong Leads? 有没有先婚后爱，男女双强的那种

1. 1 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 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   This is the most captivating contemporary romance novel I've ever read; it's incredibly addictive! This is true high-IQ, high-stakes love between two equally brilliant individuals. The business intrigue and romance are phenomenal, there are no substitutes, and the writing is superb. You can never predict the plot. Looking for similar stories, anyone interested?

2. 2 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.8kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Both the male and female leads are strong; the female lead is incredibly calm and collected, while the male lead starts out as a complete madman but gradually learns to respect her after losing her. It's a story of mutual redemption. There's a bit of angst in the middle, but the later parts are incredibly sweet. The author, Jiu Ling, writes exceptionally well; it's truly amazing! Everyone should read it!

3. 3 千 After the Heiress Returned, the Whole City Doted on Her 千金归来后被全城团宠 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance637k WordsCompleted [Retired soldier and heiress of a gambling king’s family × refined young master of a scholarly family] [Long-planned scheme × marriage first, love later × both are devious] Sheng Lanyin, the gambling king’s heiress from the Sheng family of Aocheng, was a vain, beautiful, willful young lady. She was also a retired soldier, bold and commanding. Her reason for retiring was: [Go home, deal with my scumbag father and his string of mistresses, and inherit the family fortune on the way.] Xie Yanci, the 16.3kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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   This book is highly recommended! Both the male and female leads are strong! The male lead is incredibly gentle, comes from a scholarly family, and has secretly loved the female lead for many years. They eventually marry into an arranged marriage, a classic case of love blossoming from marriage to marriage. The female lead is a retired soldier, beautiful and cool, not a naive or innocent character, but intelligent and quick-witted.

4. 4 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.1kReads—Score312Shelves

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

5. 5 势 A Marriage of Equals 势均婚敌 Xiao Erduo Tutu晓耳朵图图Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing [Two equally formidable leads, married first and fell in love later, long-planned romance, both pure, intertwined with campus life] Wen Ying and Lu Yishu are married. They were once deskmates, the top two students in their grade at Elite High School, and alumni and outstanding graduates of Jinghua University. Now they’ve paired off with each other and begun a secret married life. Because of her mother’s insistence, Wen Ying feels she has no choice. Fine, she’ll get married. After all, this sworn 414Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads have extremely positive values, and their married life is a slow-burning, high-achieving romance.

6. 6 腹 The Scheming Regent Reads My Mind and Forces Me to Win Him Over 腹黑摄政王读我心，强行攻略我 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [On-screen comments + inner monologue] [Both leads strong and devoted to one another] Political intrigue, business, sweet romance, adorable baby, satisfying wish fulfillment, harmless on the outside but calculating underneath Meng Chenyin, a screenwriter for short dramas, somehow transmigrated into an NPC from her own story, a supporting daughter of the Ministry of Revenue’s vice minister whose only line was a single sentence. To make matters worse, her stepmother was abou 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Arranged marriage until love blossoms, a story with live comments. The female lead, a screenwriter of short dramas, transmigrates into the world of her own creation, only to find the plot altered. A second male lead, who can read her mind, forcibly pursues her, while the original female lead tries to harm her. Fortunately, the live comments help her. Another arranged marriage until love blossoms, with a cunning male lead and a humorous female lead. The male lead can see the female lead's affection level towards him: "Why is this level increasing so slowly?"

7. 7 欢 Welcome Home, Contract Husband 欢迎回家，合约丈夫 Lady Jinxi金喜娘Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Stealing the love of another + clear-eyed heroine + revenge and face-slapping + constant clashes + powerful couple working together + marriage before love + an unconventional contract marriage + off-the-charts sweetness] [An actually aloof, naturally clueless CEO who pretends to be composed + a wild duck who acts as if nothing is wrong and sees the world clearly] Ye Xuan is a wild duck. Her father died, her mother ran off, and she had no one to rely on. Through her own hard work, she made a lif 2.9kReads9.3Score395Shelves

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   [Love Stealing + Sobering Reality + Revenge and Slap in the Face + Head-to-Head Confrontation + Powerful Alliance + Arranged Marriage to Love + A Different Kind of Contractual Marriage + Super Sweetness] [A seemingly aloof but actually naive CEO + a seemingly innocent but actually sober and carefree woman] Ye Xuan is a woman who has lost her parents and has no one to rely on. She carved out her own path through hardship, achieving an enviable love life and a highly desirable job. Until she discovers her college boyfriend of eight years is cheating on her. Not only is her roommate the cheating partner, but he also wants her to be his bridesmaid. She slaps him once, and he slaps her twice. Ye Xuan, having no one to rely on, is not afraid. She battles him in the business world, ruthlessly trying to destroy him, leaving Shen Peiyan with a ruined reputation, never to recover. Later, Shen Peiyan sees her with a wealthy man and regrets it. The tycoon said, "Get in line. Who do you think you are?" Having avenged her great grudge and achieved fame and fortune, Ye Xuan clasped her hands together in a temple: "My life has been full of hardships. I've been all alone. In my worst moment, an old monk gave me a meal, and that's how I survived. That's why I believe in fate." Her boss, the tycoon Qin Zhicheng, handed her a bucket of fortune sticks. Ye Xuan drew the best possible one. Later, she learned that the whole bucket contained the best fortune sticks. Human effort can overcome fate. He would give her everything she wanted. ❤️❤️

8. 8 闪 Married at First Sight! The Beijing Tycoon Turns Out to Be a Dad-Type Husband! 闪婚！京圈大佬竟是爹系老公！ Jiang Meishi姜莓柿Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Two powerful heirs from elite families + marriage first, love later + perfectly matched] A restrained, composed family patriarch x an assertive, career-focused CEO Born into a family that favored sons over daughters, Jian Tang crushed a crowd of illegitimate sons and fought her way to the top to become the heir. She had no interest in romance and cared only about her career. To secure her position, Jian Tang decided to find a partner of equal standing and tie their interests together. Zhou Huai 18.3kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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   Strong Couple + Arranged Marriage to Love + Equal Power [Salute] Jian Tang fights her way through her patriarchal family to become the heir, and to solidify her position, she hastily marries Zhou Huaijin—one a self-disciplined and composed leader, the other a self-centered, career-driven female CEO. The combination of strong, wealthy families and an arranged marriage to love is incredibly appealing! Their first meeting involves him saying, "I'll marry you after I'm done with my work," and the second time, he presents her with a marriage certificate, declaring, "A pleasant collaboration." After marriage, they discover they are increasingly compatible. Rumors of a strained marital relationship circulate at a business dinner, leading to playful banter and subtle expressions of care. Zhou Huaijin, who has maintained his self-discipline and propriety for thirty years, is finally broken down by Jian Tang's bright spot. The ambiguous tug-of-war between adults is portrayed with exquisite detail, free of artificial sweetness, creating a sense of equal footing and compatibility.

9. 9 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 19.7kReads6.7Score1.5kShelves

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Both the male and female leads are strong. The female lead is aloof, rational, and has her own career, while the male lead is ascetic, gentle, emotionally stable, tolerant, and has sound values.

10. 10 先 Marriage Before Love: The On-Screen Comments Tell Me to Kill the Heroine 先婚后爱：弹幕教我杀女主 Crane Among the Lotuses荷间鹤10k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love: The On-Screen Comments Tell Me to Kill the Heroine —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He sees through her career-oriented nature and her clear-headedness about love. He carefully plots to win her heart, and the story ends happily.

11. 11 空 The Sweet Little Wife Dropped from the Sky: The CEO Uncle Dotes on Her 空降小甜妻：霸总大叔宠上瘾 A Lazy Little One懒懒的一小只Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama is now available. Just search for the protagonist’s name! [Married first, fall in love later + Devoted husband + Two powerful figures pretending after marriage] [After their sudden marriage, the billionaire CEO finally shows his true colors!] Kicked out of her home, poor real heiress Yu Zheng marries the domineering CEO in a whirlwind wedding. His sweet, obedient little wife is soft and easy to push around, while her rich, domineering older husband is strong and full of energy. H 5.7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; both are powerful figures with multiple identities and strong abilities; super sweet and doting romance.

12. 12 捡 I Picked Up a War God to Be My Husband 捡个战神当压寨夫君 A Stunning Reflection on a Still Shadow惊鸿照静影Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted Also known as: "A Fake Wedding? The Grand Commander Keeps Turning the Act into Reality" [Glamorous, teasing bandit chieftain × cool-headed, steady Grand Commander; strong female lead + marriage before love + amnesia + two powerful leads + happy ending + nation and home] On the third day of the martial arts matchmaking tournament, Ren Huan came across a man. Everyone thought Ren Huan wanted to choose a husband whose martial arts skills matched her own. No one expected her to fall for a sickly-loo 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love! Both the male and female leads are strong-willed! The story includes heartwarming everyday moments as well as tales of family and national affairs!

13. 13 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score872Shelves

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    This is absolutely amazing! The plot is fresh and original!!! The male and female leads, as well as the supporting characters, are all incredibly likable, and so far it hasn't been angsty at all!!!

14. 14 老 Honey, Give Me a Hug! The Wife Lord Yu Picked Up Is Sweet and Delicate 老公抱抱！郁总捡来的老婆软又娇 Ali Eats Pudding阿狸吃布丁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] After her mother died unexpectedly, the gentle Su Qingqing gained an older sister. Everything that had once belonged to her was taken away, and she was even carried into a crematorium. Just when she thought she was going to die, she met the cold and possessive Yu Jinnian. In public, he was possessive and ruthless. In private, he knew how to charm her and win her heart, pampering her without limit. After they married, Yu Jinnian not only spoiled Su Qingqing 1.2kReads9.3Score166Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads have hidden identities, which are gradually revealed as they fall in love. They overcome various difficulties together, maintaining their trust and deep love for each other. 🤭

15. 15 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 2.9kReads—Score181Shelves

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    I highly recommend the marriage-first-love-later arrangement.

16. 16 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    My fourth brother must have a place here!

17. 17 新 Livestream on Our Wedding Night! The Obsessive Movie Emperor Kisses Her to Tears 新婚夜直播！她被偏执影帝亲哭了 Yan Xiaoxi炎小熙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Silly, Spoiling Love + Adorable Baby + Irresistibly Charming] After three years of marriage, she thought they were just a couple in name. She never imagined that he had been plotting this for years and had secretly loved her for ages. The abstinent, restrained, impeccably dressed Best Actor Chi was actually a refined scoundrel, all sultry charm and sweet talk? Ever since her actor husband stopped pretending, Ji Nanyou has been blushing and swooning e 3.2kReads9.4Score378Shelves

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    Both are stories of marriage before love; the first is about a funny little fairy, the second about a beautiful woman in a cheongsam disguised as a powerful man.

18. 18 夫 The Madam in a Qipao Stuns the Entire Capital with Her Child 夫人她一身旗袍，带崽惊艳全帝都 Chi Youbai池柚白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable Baby + Secret Identity + Two Powerful Leads + Satisfying Face-Slapping + Family Darling + Mutual Flirting and Spoiling] The abstinent heir, who never went near women, got married on a whim, sending shock waves through Beijing's elite circle! On the country bride's first day in the house, everyone waited to see her make a fool of herself in her cheongsam. Who knew she'd win over the old master, her biased mother-in-law, and the genius little darling? Master Zhan: “My wife deserves to be 2.7kReads9.4Score520Shelves
19. 19 先 Married First, Love Later: The Passionate Soldier Devotes Himself to Her Alone 先婚后爱，烈爱兵锋独宠她一人 Old Zhu老朱Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Marriage First, Love Later + Intense Push and Pull + Ruthless and Decisive] What Qin Huanhuan regrets most is giving herself to Xiao Zhan when she was left with no other choice. They spent one night together, each getting what they wanted. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other again, but fate brought them together once more. One wants money, the other craves beauty, and so the two become entangled again. Their r 12.1kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves
20. 20 偏 The Possessive Prince's Beloved Physician Consort 偏执王爷的团宠医妃 Si Jin司锦Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The scoundrel broke off their engagement and joined forces with her ungrateful cousin to bully her. Her straightforward eldest brother said, “Shu'er, don't cry. I'll throw them out!” Her scheming second brother said, “I'll spread their filthy deeds across all four kingdoms. The ministers and commoners will drown them in spit...” Her shrewd third brother said, “We'll make them pay back everything they've swallowed over the years, with interest!” Her fabulously wealthy father said, “My darling dau 3.2kReads9.2Score670Shelves

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    It's a great show, featuring a rebirth and system element. I saw it recommended on Douyin and watched it all in one go.

21. 21 同 Living Together: The CEO Won't Let Me Go 同居攻略：总裁缠上身 Jun Jun君君Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted My boyfriend has a split personality. When Zhao Xiaoxiao learns the truth, she is stunned... Unable to accept it, she suffers such a severe shock that she forgets everything. When he appears before her again, the woman he has never stopped thinking about no longer remembers him... 1Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    The first two books are a bit angsty, so proceed with caution. The others are all quite good.

22. 22 顾 Mr. Gu's Everyday Spoiling of His Wife 顾先生的宠妻日常 Iced Four-Fruit Soup四果汤加冰Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted Shi Qi grew up adored by everyone. For the first twenty years, she was the heiress of the Shi family; after that, she became the wife Gu Hanshen cherished in the palm of his hand. Shi Qi has been Gu Hanshen’s wife for five years, yet she still can’t forget her first love, the one she holds in her heart. Everyone knows Shi Qi doesn’t love Gu Hanshen. When she sees the disgusting mask her first love has been hiding behind, Shi Qi finally decides to treat the person by her side properly. But wait, 11.6kReads9.1Score885Shelves
23. 23 一 Three Babies at Once: Young Master Xing's Obsessive Love 一胎三宝：邢少偏执宠 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Xu Wancheng was the fiancée of the Third Young Master of the Xing family. When he was poisoned, she saved him. But just a few days later, he asked to break off their engagement. Xu Wancheng thought, he didn't like her, and she didn't like him either. So be it. After ending her engagement to him, she left the Xing family. A month later, she was shocked to discover three extra babies in her belly. Later, the man cornered her and gritted his teeth. “Our engagement hadn't even been called off yet, a 863Reads8.8Score297Shelves
24. 24 祁 Mr. Qi, May We Never Meet Again! 祁先生，后会无期！ Broad-Minded and Strong心宽体棒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] Guan Min died saving Guan Hua. Gentle and kind, Guan Min made rebellious Guan Hua look like a complete delinquent. Guan Hua, with her terrible reputation, made Qi Zhanzhi, who loved Guan Min, marry her. Gripping her by the throat, Qi Zhanzhi snarled, “Why couldn’t it have been you who died!” But later, Qi Zhanzhi climbed the mountain on his knees, bowing at every step until he reached Qiyuan Palace. Before the statue of the Buddha Tathagata of the Three Treasures, he 8.1kReads8.8Score548Shelves
25. 25 那 Those Glamorous Years Were Like a Dream 那些年繁华如梦 Thunderbolt on the Mountain Peak云巅惊雷Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted In a time of chaos, defending the six provinces north of the Yangtze is his ambition. Roaming freely across the land is her dream. Who could have guessed that a marriage contract would bind them together? He says, “I have no interest in love. A man is born to defend his homeland, even if he dies wrapped in his armor.” She says, “I can choose not to marry, but I will never accept a marriage arranged without my consent. No one gets to trample on my marriage...” To break off the engagement, she tra 447Reads9.1Score—Shelves
26. 26 豪 A Pampered Marriage in a Wealthy Family: Come Into My Arms, Darling 豪门婚宠：娇妻，来我怀里 Nine Foxes九狐狸Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted [Recommended: Nine Fox’s new novel, Little Plum Blossom, So Delicious] Shu Xuewei depends on Yu Chenwei, but sees him only as an older brother. Yu Chenwei, however, lovingly watches over her as she grows up, laying his plans step by step until he can take his beloved wife into his arms and cherish her for life. After eight years apart, they reunite in an instant. His intentions are plain to see: he loves her fiercely and protects her with everything he has. His inner thoughts: “Weiwei, every ner 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
27. 27 月 Moonlight No Longer Shines on Dreams of the Past 月光不照昔时梦 Xu Zhimeng许织梦Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted [Angst Warning] Qu Zhao: “Are you afraid…” “Afraid of what?” “That someday, your daughter will meet a man like you, just as I did.” Even the sun will one day die. The Milky Way and Andromeda are expected to collide in three billion years. Everything has an end. What about her and Fu Zongxian? Surely this madness would end someday. In his thirty years of life, Fu Zongxian had never asked for anything for himself. But at that moment, gazing at the photograph of his mother, he couldn’t help praying 2.9kReads8.9Score200Shelves
28. 28 一 From the Moment She Was Born, the Obsessive Master Huo Had His Eye on Her 一出生，她就被偏执霍爷盯上了 The Three-Eared Rabbit三只耳的兔子Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Childhood Friends + Devoted Couple] She tried to secretly elope and get married, but Lord Huo switched the groom on her. On their wedding night, he first kissed her cheek softly. “You taste wonderful.” Then he smiled and said, “I only like women who are already married!” She gave in and raised her hands in surrender, but then realized her whirlwind-marriage partner had been him all along!? He looked completely innocent. “You were betrothed at birth. Did you forget?” Later, she d 4.4kReads9.2Score711Shelves

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    This! This! Trust me! It's super! Super super! Amazing!!

29. 29 九 Ninth Master, Your Pregnant Wife Has Run Away from Home Again 九爷，夫人挺着孕肚又离家出走了 Bu Doudou布逗逗呀Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [1v1 · Both Each Other’s First · Devoted Husband · Secret Identity · Sweet Romance] After being betrayed by her younger sister and her scumbag boyfriend, Ye Wuyan went through the darkest time of her life. But she never expected that, after saying the wrong thing, an old man would force her into marriage. Only after marrying him did she learn that he was filthy rich! The old master laid down the law: “Xiao Jiu is getting married, so spoil her with everything you’ve got!” And so her several older 1.4kReads9.2Score281Shelves
30. 30 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Sickly, Flirtatious Darling Takes the World by Storm 偏执大佬的病娇小撩精苏爆全球 Little Deer Peach小鹿桃Modern Romance997k WordsCompleted [Yandere romance + heart-fluttering sweetness + adorable pets + mutual salvation + secret identities] After spending two years locked in a psychiatric hospital, Third Master Yu returned to the Imperial Capital with a sweet, soft, enchanting young woman who seemed like a fairy from the mortal realm, and cherished her above all else. In front of Third Master Yu, the young woman was as docile as a little white rabbit, constantly calling him “Hubby” and begging him for hugs every day. But wheneve 3.4kReads9.3Score415Shelves

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    The first book isn't a rebirth novel, and the second book is super good.

31. 31 重 Reborn: The Sickly Tycoon's Little Tease Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark on the Inside 重生：病娇大佬的小撩精是白切黑 Orange Leaf橙子叶Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lovesick psycho + obsessive + sweet romance + secret identities + showbiz] In her previous life, Lan Xi trusted wicked people, harmed her family, had all four limbs broken, and was burned alive. Reborn from the ashes, she punishes scumbags, pampers her husband, and becomes someone entirely new. With Third Master Mo around, she’s as docile as a kitten. Without him, she’s a bloodthirsty demon. Third Master doesn’t believe it until he sees his delicate wife turn a powerful man who tried to frame h 347Reads9.1Score104Shelves
32. 32 这 This Marriage Has Me Reeling, and Married Life Is Crazy Sweet 这婚结的发懵，婚后甜到发疯 Cat Gives Road猫予路Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Sweet romance × Two schemers flirting all day] [No melodramatic misunderstandings, and intelligence is respected. Only sweetness here.] [Mutual devotion, healing, and redemption] The original title of this book was Who Has Seen the Floating Fish Peering at the Lotus? Trust me, I have good taste… · When a clever person falls in love, fools bow until their backs break. Want a romance between two smart people? A blind date over dinner from the start, a date at their se 1.7kReads9.4Score227Shelves

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    Just finished watching it, it was pretty good, the female lead was very clear-headed.

33. 33 甄 Mr. Zhen’s Marriage-First, Love-Later: Twice the Happiness 甄总先婚后爱快乐加倍 Phantom Ink Online幻墨在线Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [A different take on marriage first, love later + comedy + bickering + constant sparks + age gap + healing] Zhen Xinwei initially misunderstands Qian Haohao. Later, his parents conspire to set them up, and he marries her. Zhen Xinwei says, “I never fake my marriage.” Qian Haohao replies, “What a coincidence. I never take marriage seriously.” Qian Haohao doesn’t believe in love, yet by a twist of fate, she ends up marrying for the second time. After the wedding, she tells Zhen Xinwei, “I’m not af 422Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage followed by love and a second marriage! The female lead marries a widowed man, her stepson is obsessed with her, and the father dotes on his wife while the child is attached to his stepmother. Sweet and doting throughout, hilarious and heartwarming, it's incredibly addictive!

34. 34 替 The Substitute Bride Is a Foolish Wife: Young Master Li Spoils Her Rotten 替嫁傻妻：厉少宠爆全球 Yu Ji Duoduo鱼姬朵朵Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Su Ningnuan is the hidden eldest daughter of the Su family, a little fool with the mind of a five-year-old! She naively took her younger sister's place and married the second young master of the Li family, an ugly, disabled, short-lived brute with a vicious temper. A little fool and a doomed man: a perfect match! But why doesn't this silly young madam act the way she's supposed to? She infuriates her scheming stepmother, crushes her green-tea sister, cleverly deals with wicked servants, and beat 1.2kReads8.9Score220Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it's easy to read and everyone loves it! 👍👍👍 [I'm so full!] 🤭!

35. 35 战 Young Master Zhan, Have You Had Enough Kissing? 战少，亲够了没 Song Nianyun宋念云Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted At twenty, Song Niannian secretly married a mysterious man. She knew nothing about his name, his face, or his age. In the six months since their wedding, the only thing she'd learned was that her upstanding husband had incredibly long legs and a back that was irresistible! One day, someone close to her set her up, and by a twist of fate she woke up in the same room as a handsome older man with long legs. “Do you like men with long legs?” The next day, the handsome man asked her a question with a 102Reads8.6Score—Shelves
36. 36 失 Blind for Years, the CEO Sees Me on Our Wedding Night 失明多年，总裁在新婚夜看见我了 Time Teaches Wisdom时习知Modern Romance732k WordsCompleted Qing Zijin accidentally transmigrates into a novel as a cannon-fodder female side character. She discovers that not only has she been forced to marry the sinister villain in someone else’s place, but she’s also managed to offend him completely! Everyone thinks Qing Zijin is as good as dead! That is, until their wedding night, when Li Jin, who has been blind for years, discovers that touching Qing Zijin gives him brief flashes of sight! At first, he thinks touch is the only thing that works. Then 79Reads8.9Score—Shelves
37. 37 离 After the Divorce, I’m Worth Billions! 离婚后，我坐拥亿万身价！ Miss Shadow影子小姐Modern Romance2.5M WordsOngoing For love, Sheng Ge gave up everything and humbly spent three years as a full-time housewife. Only in the end did she realize that all her efforts still couldn’t compare to a single glance from his first love. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Sheng Ge resolutely handed him divorce papers. “Sorry, I’m done pretending. Let’s lay our cards on the table!” The internet exploded moments later! A billionaire heiress with a fortune worth billions had apparently gotten divorced?! Young heartthrobs and power 298Reads8.6Score104Shelves
38. 38 霸 His Overwhelming Love: Third Master Dotes on His Little Wife 霸爱成瘾：三爷偏爱小娇妻 Flowers in the Rain雨中花慢Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the eldest young master of the Shi family has been insane since childhood. He kills without blinking and is a lunatic through and through. People hate his volatile temper, yet fear his overwhelming power. But this infamous man holds the spoiled eldest daughter of the Song family, who has been accused of murder, tightly in his arms. Like a dragon guarding its treasure, he whispers in her ear: “Give me a kiss, and I'll give you my life.” 738Reads9.1Score129Shelves
39. 39 替 The Substitute Bride: Her Billionaire Husband Spoils Her 替嫁新娘：亿万老公宠上天 Glazed Snow琉璃雪雪Modern Romance3.4M WordsCompleted A conspiracy brings Xia Xiwang back from the countryside to marry him and cure his illness. Ugly and untalented in medicine? Watch her work wonders with her healing hands and reveal her breathtaking beauty! The famous young ladies of Haicheng, their faces swollen from defeat, complain to him. “Young Master Lu...” Wait, the frail husband she married is actually a business tycoon who can command the world with one hand! She throws herself at his leg and clings to it. “Honey, weren't you on your la 2.6kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
40. 40 封 Young Madam Feng, Pregnant and on the Run 封少娇妻，有孕出逃 Er Nie二聂Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted What do you do when you get divorced, only to discover you're pregnant with your ex-husband's child? You ask your ex to take responsibility, but what if he already has someone new? Tang Qiqi's life is a tangled mess, leaving her anxious and speechless! She spends her days plotting how to give birth without being seen by Mr. Feng, but instead he corners her against a wall. “We divorced four months ago, and you've been pregnant for seven? Tell me, whose child is it!” 1.6kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves
41. 41 霍 Mr. Huo, How About Three Babies at Once? 霍总，一胎三宝了解一下 Wings of the Night God夜神翼Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted After Feng Qianxue's engagement was broken off, she slept with a gigolo at a bar. That same day, her father jumped to his death after going bankrupt. Overnight, she went from a wealthy heiress to a shameless woman despised by everyone. Four years later, she returned to Haicheng with her three babies. She recognized the gigolo from that night at Nightfall and made him sign an agreement to pay off his debt. From then on, she made sure he “worked hard and paid off his debt” every night. To help him 4.3kReads9.2Score695Shelves
42. 42 狂 My Wild Wife: Good Morning, Mr. Fu 狂妻在上：早安，傅先生 Shi Xiaomo莳小默Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After being framed by her stepmother and half-sister, she was rescued by a powerful and illustrious man. Rumor had it that he was ruthless and decisive, but he spoiled her like no one else. “Ninth Master, Miss Jin fell on the steps.” The next day, the steps were raised into a nine-cloud staircase. “Ninth Master, someone slapped Miss Jin while she was swimming.” “Throw her into the sea to feed the sharks.” “Ninth Master, we agreed that I could leave after giving birth.” He smiled. “Did I ever say 37Reads8.1Score—Shelves
43. 43 一 One Look and You're Addicted: Young Master Ji Spoils His Wife Without Limits 一眼成瘾：季少宠妻太无度 Icy-Sweet Orange Xi冰糖橙子汐Modern Romance630k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance + Powerful CEO + Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Secret Identities] Ji Tingxiao, the most powerful lifelong bachelor in Jingcheng, had finally met a woman who made his heart race. He was just about to make his move and sweep her into his arms. But one day, the little girl suddenly turned out to be his adoptive younger sister! Looking at her familiar face, Ji Tingxiao flashed a wicked smile. “Little sis, let your big brother take you out to play a game.” Gu Xiyan glared at him, 1.3kReads9.2Score151Shelves

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    A super good novel, sweet and romantic.

44. 44 轻 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Plain Colors, Chilly素彩寒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are exceptionally intelligent. She possesses the talent of a female prime minister but is married to a "mentally challenged" prince of a male kingdom, ostensibly for a political marriage but in reality a spy. He is a prince of extraordinary intelligence who hides his true form, but even if he regains his true self, is he truly himself? Espionage, political intrigue, palace intrigue, business strategies, and military tactics all unfold in the back-and-forth between these two powerful individuals who admire each other...

45. 45 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.7kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves

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    This one is pretty good!

46. 46 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 2.5kReads6.8Score146Shelves

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    These two books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

47. 47 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—Shelves
48. 48 隐 After a Secret Marriage, the Top-Tier Star Couple Join Forces for Work 隐婚后，顶流夫妇合体营业 Broken Branch折枝Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Everyone online knows Shen Nanzhi and Rong Junxian don’t get along. Their fans are always at each other’s throats, with or without a reason. They’ve been in the industry for seven years and have appeared in the same frame only once. Everyone thought they would keep feuding, until a variety show came out of nowhere. The fans of both stars were ready for another round of battle. One focuses on film and television, with variety shows and endorsement deals pouring in. He’s a bona fide top-tier star 678Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    Right, right, it should be right, but if not, don't yell at me or hit me. 🙄🙄

49. 49 病 The Sickly Movie Star's Secret Wife Is Both Alluring and Daring 病娇影帝的隐婚娇妻她又撩又飒 Hu Taotao胡桃桃Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Two Top-Tier Stars + Yandere + Marriage Before Love + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance] Song Xilou was a C-list actress whose name was always cropping up in gossip. While filming, she gave in to temptation and forcefully kissed top-tier star and actor Chen Chunian. The video was uploaded online, and that very day Song Xilou was dragged onto the trending list by his fans, who tore into her. She thought her career was over, but who could have guessed the actor himself would post a statement to clear 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves
50. 50 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score200Shelves

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