Novels About Older Husbands and Younger Wives 老夫少妻的小说

1. 351 军 The Sweet, Alluring Military Wife and Her Devoted Rough-Hewn Soldier 军嫂娇，军嫂媚，糙汉军爷宠上天 Sweet Tofu Pudding甜甜豆腐花Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rugged military officer + sweet, gentle beauty] (Fictional military marriage + marriage before love + daily life with the troops + stepmother and adorable kids + food) When Jiang Rou opens her eyes, she's become the fake heiress in a period novel. Not only is she a pitiful cannon-fodder supporting character, but the real heiress has knocked her unconscious and made her marry an older man in her place. Rumor has it that the man is disfigured and lame, with two burdens to care for, one big and on 17.1kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
2. 352 村 The Village Idiot! 村里傻子！ Big Sister Who Knows Your Heart知心姐姐Urban3.7M WordsCompleted [Countryside + Divine Doctor] Wang Laoshi sold everything he owned to pay a 200,000-yuan bride price and find his son a wife. He never expected his daughter-in-law to run off with Li Fugui on their wedding day, only to be spotted by Wang Dazhuang. Dazhuang tried to call for help, but Li Fugui beat him unconscious. When he woke, Dazhuang inherited ancient medical arts, healed the sick and saved lives, made a fortune, and rose to the pinnacle of life. 18.3kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
3. 353 明 President Ming's Flash-Married Darling Wife 明总的闪婚心尖小娇妻 Sister Xinhui心晖姐Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Qin Shunian, daughter of the Qin family, one of the four great wealthy families in the capital, is in love with her boyfriend, Liu Ping. Since Liu Ping comes from an ordinary family, she hides her true identity to spare him any feelings of inferiority. But he eventually betrays her. Heartbroken, she drinks herself into a stupor, and her friend Ming Luoyan takes her to a hotel to rest. Unbeknownst to them, Luoyan's brother has returned from abroad ahead of schedule and is accidentally drugged. Wh 47.4kReads8.7Score3.7kShelves
4. 354 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7.3kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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   [Exploration][Exploration] The night the female lead was publicly humiliated by the rich young master of Beijing's elite circle, she took advantage of her drunkenness to force a kiss on his father. Licking him? Better to make him stagger and call her "stepmother"! Later, the young master, with red eyes, begged for reconciliation outside her door. Su Ruan calmly replied, "I'm your mother now. You used to complain about me being clingy? Now I'm clinging to your father, isn't that great?"

5. 355 先 Married at First Sight to Dragon Lord: His Sweet Wife Is Cherished Like a Treasure 先婚后爱龙爷的闪婚娇妻宠入怀 Sister Xinhui心晖姐Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted Long Hanxiao held the medical report in his hand and looked at Su Luomian coldly. “Marry me and have my child. I’ll give you three hundred million.” Su Luomian wanted to refuse, but then she thought of the little life growing inside her and her gravely ill father. Marrying this man would let her have the baby and give her the money to pay for her father’s treatment. For the sake of her child and her father, she had sold herself for three hundred million. It wasn’t a bad price. 16kReads8.0Score1.8kShelves
6. 356 古 From Ancient Times to the Present: Becoming the Second Wife of a Professor Recently Released from Exile 古穿今，给下放回来的教授当继室 Little Xue of the Qi Family祁家小雪Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted [Ancient-to-modern transmigration + period setting + adorable kids + marriage first, love later + male lead isn't a virgin, female lead is] A powerful factory boss over fifty, a wealthy and influential wife-beater, and a professor recently returned from exile with a child. Tao Tao has barely taken over another person's body when she's told she must choose one of these three men to marry. Without hesitation, Tao Tao picks the one she likes best and marries him. Of course, marriage isn't the finis 3kReads7.1Score288Shelves
7. 357 村 A Scandalous Village Affair 村野孽乱 Desert Wind漠野风Urban4.5M WordsCompleted After getting out of prison, Wang Xiaochun returns to his village and joins forces with the two sisters next door to raise fish and make a fortune. Using the incredible skills from the Five Elements Qi Refining Art he learned in prison, he specially breeds ordinary grass carp into the one-of-a-kind Golden Grass Carp. It tastes as good as bluefin tuna and is highly nutritious, with remarkable benefits for the brain and longevity. The peerless medical arts and formidable martial prowess in the Fiv 16.4kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
8. 358 半 A Pear Blossom Weighs Down the Crabapple 半边梨花压海棠 Chi Yi池疑Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Rugged common-born uncle emperor VS delicate, well-mannered young lady] Both are each other’s first and only partners. Male lead: 30. Female lead: 18. Ru Niang never imagined that, despite being known for her good manners and learning, she would marry a common-born emperor who had little but brute strength. She thought she was destined for a lonely life, but later discovered that their meeting was fate. Meng Shou never imagined he would marry a frail, gentle young woman. From then on, he never 149Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 妻 My Wife Is Eighteen Years Older Than Me! 妻子大我十八岁！ Old Bear Goes Fishing老熊钓鱼Urban1.1M WordsCompleted After the village chief takes a grudge against the simple-minded Qin Zheng, who knows that the fool’s misfortune will turn out to be a blessing? He unexpectedly obtains an ancient divine artifact and the Witchcraft and Medicine Manual. From then on, he heals the sick and saves lives, embarking on a colorful life. 1.2kReads9.1Score269Shelves
10. 360 迟 Mr. Zhou, Better Late Than Never (Popular Short Drama Now Airing) 迟来的周先生《同名短剧热播中》 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted The published edition of Marrying Your Ex-Fiancé's Uncle! Childhood sweethearts who grew to loathe each other, Jian Cheng went from being Zhou Yufeng's cherished one to a mere inconvenience. In his story, she became a vicious, scheming woman, the villainess. Later, they broke off their engagement. Everyone waited for her to become a laughingstock, but she turned around and married her former fiancé's uncle: a noble, untouchable man no one dared lay a finger on. Jian Cheng once saved Zhou Tingyan 18.8kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves
11. 361 权 Power, Beauty, and Pleasure 权色声香 Dogtail Wolf狗尾巴狼Historical3.7M WordsCompleted When Xia Shang wakes up, he has transmigrated into the son of a wealthy merchant in Yangzhou, Huachao. He makes a three-day pact with Qin Huairou, the legitimate daughter of a military family. After that, he plans to enjoy music and moonlit nights, and savor delicacies from north and south. This is the ultimate goal that Xia Shang, a senior knowledge director, set for himself after transmigrating to ancient times. 2.8kReads8.5Score339Shelves
12. 362 野 Wild Village Rose 野村玫瑰 Fanjin Hai梵金海Modern Romance93k WordsOngoing In the late 1990s, the village beauty Rose’s marriage story began with Huang Lei, who had been in love with her for a year but only wanted to possess her. After Li Gang stirred up trouble, Rose and Huang Lei parted ways, and eventually Li Gang married Rose. But Rose never became pregnant. Li Gang’s mother despised her as a barren hen, and the family pressured Rose to return to her parents’ home. When Huang Lei, who was working in Guangdong, learned that Rose had gone back, he thought his chance 884Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The village beauty will take you flying...

13. 363 村 Honghong, the Village Beauty 村花红红 Fanjin Hai梵金海Modern Romance669k WordsOngoing Honghong, the prettiest girl in her village at twenty-two, marries Leizi from the neighboring village after her very first blind date. Later, she heads to Dongguan to work hard at a factory. She starts out in sales at the factory and earns her first fortune, buying a car and a house and building a happy life. Later, she builds up her network and starts her own factory! 3.6kReads7.3Score206Shelves
14. 364 桃 The Little Village Doctor in Peach Blossom Spring 桃源小村医 Xu Huohuo徐火火Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Rural life + miracle doctor + farming + getting rich] After inheriting the legacy of an immortal physician, Liang Xiaotian returns to his village in triumph. With his extraordinary medical skills, he leads the whole village to prosperity and transforms Taoyuan Village beyond recognition. 133Reads7.9Score104Shelves
15. 365 传 Heir to a Divine Technique, the Village Doctor Becomes the World's Richest Man 传承通天神功，小村医成世界首富 Living on the Road活在路上Urban7.4M WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling decides the world; medical skill shakes the heavens] A miracle doctor who can tell fortunes: are you scared yet? Intern doctor Lin Fei is framed by villains, losing his family and home. He is left blind and paralyzed from the neck down, and with his great revenge still unfulfilled, he and his sister-in-law depend on each other and struggle to survive. 20.5kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves
16. 366 逃 After Fleeing My Wedding, I Went to Dongguan 逃婚后我去了东莞 Huijue Benxin Mengchan慧觉本心梦禅Modern Romance871k WordsCompleted [Rural] At 22, Bai Qing went on a blind date over the New Year holiday. On her very first date, she lost her virginity to a man she didn't like. With no other choice, she ran away from her wedding and went to Guangdong to work. While working in Dongguan, she met her true love, Li Changsheng, a rich second-generation heir. Not long after they began dating, Changsheng sent Bai Qing to adult college. After many intimate encounters, she became pregnant. Then Bai Qing dropped out, got married, and ga 932Reads7.3Score102Shelves
17. 367 新 Newlyweds, Fast and Furious 新婚快热 Returning South南归Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Flash Marriage + Love After Marriage + Six-Year Age Gap + Both Inexperienced + Sweet Everyday Romance The Su family went bankrupt, and her fiance asked to call off the wedding. Su Yi splashed cold water in his face and walked away. The moment she stepped out of the restaurant, rain poured down. Just as she was getting soaked to the bone, a black umbrella appeared above her, shielding her from the storm. Yan Tingnan, whom she'd met once before, invited her into his car and even asked, “Would you 7.3kReads8.9Score923Shelves

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    This book, with its arranged marriage/love-to-love theme, 6-year age gap, virgin characters, and sweet romance, has one thing I really love: the way they fulfill their obligations after marriage isn't hesitant or awkward at all; they do what they're supposed to do, which makes you want to keep reading. Love it! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

18. 368 乡 The Country Farmer 乡野小农民 Taking Your First Blood拿你一血Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Ma Laixi was no longer the boy he used to be. He went from being bullied by everyone to turning the tables against all odds, and it took him just one night… 105Reads8.9Score—Shelves
19. 369 乡 The Carefree Little Rural Witch Doctor 乡村逍遥小巫医 Pig Trotters猪猪蹄子Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Read Before Starting: The protagonist is no saint. If that bothers you, move along!!!] After being reborn, Sun Xiaobao gains the legacy of a shamanic healer and kills the man who murdered him! But the man's wife is now a widow, and she clings to Sun Xiaobao day and night, asking him to help her with her work. Sun Xiaobao: “Sister Xianglian, please let me go!” “I'm a person, not a workhorse!” 1.6kReads9.2Score249Shelves
20. 370 逆 Reverse-Cultivating the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra Somehow Became a Supreme Immortal Art 逆练玉女心经，竟然成至尊仙功 Narcissus Garlic水仙蒜Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing Huang Ye transmigrates and is reborn, only to be attacked from the start by the maid assigned to his bedchamber. The person behind it is shrouded in mystery. To unravel the deadly plot, Huang Ye has no choice but to rack his brains and find a way to save himself. As his abilities continue to grow, he gradually discovers this strange, unknown world. Starting with accepting the maid, he encounters a female mentor, an older-sister type, a loli, a spirit, an ice-cold beauty, twin female ghosts, a de 19.8kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
21. 371 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.2kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves

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    I recommend reading these two novels about officialdom; they're exciting, you'll sympathize with the male protagonist's plight, and you'll feel a strong sense of immersion.

22. 372 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 17.1kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
23. 373 穿 I Transmigrated into an 1980s Devoted Wife Novel and Became a Sucker's Stepmother 穿进八零娇妻文，我给冤种当继母 Zhu Jin竺仅Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted At first glance, nothing seems wrong. Look closer, and there’s definitely a problem. That’s right, Wen Yu transmigrated into a book, in fact, into two. They’re linked novels by the same author, telling the stories of two generations. The Husband-and-Wife Story is about the dad, a sweet romance set in a bygone era. But Wen Yu isn’t the sweet young wife in the novel. She’s the male lead’s second wife, about to divorce him because their married life isn’t working out. The Sucker… is Wen Yu’s affect 3.1kReads8.3Score183Shelves

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    An older man and a younger woman, 13 years apart in age, Yu Yu transmigrates into a book during the early days of the 1980s entrepreneurial boom. A 32-year-old mature woman transforms into a 19-year-old soft and cute village girl, already married from the start [cool]. Faced with an older construction foreman and a 14-year-old son, Yu Yu declares, "I just want to go home!" [Laughs] One night of pleasure on the sofa leads to three months of morning sickness [facepalm]. She decides to keep the baby, be nicer to her two "holy fathers," and even nicer to her mother-in-law [shy].

24. 374 保 The Sweet, Flirtatious Nanny Makes the Aloof Lawyer’s Heart Race 保姆甜美撩人，禁欲律师脸红心跳 Dive into the Five Oceans to Catch Turtles下五洋捉鳖Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted [Housekeeper + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + 100,000-Character Short Story + Northeastern CEO + Foodie Novel] After resigning from her job, Cheng Nuo found herself a live-in housekeeper position. It paid 10,000 yuan a month, with room and board included. All she had to do was cook and clean, which was ridiculously easy for someone like Cheng Nuo, who was skilled at just about everything! But as she went about her work, Cheng Nuo began to notice that her employer was looking at her in a rather strang 3.5kReads9.0Score290Shelves

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    The 11-year age gap is amazing, but it's a bit short and not enough to watch.

25. 375 孽 A Tangled Web of Sin 孽乱 Late Autumn in the South City南城晚秋Urban6.3M WordsCompleted A baffling case. One stunning woman after another. A young man from a small town is framed and thrown into prison. How does he rise to the top, step by step, and become a powerful local magnate? Awake, he commands the world; drunk, he rests in the arms of beauties. Chen Fan does it all. A short drama adaptation of this book is now available. Its title is Beauty in Bloom: My Fatal Attraction. Please watch and support it. Thank you! 142.4kReads9.1Score13.3kShelves
26. 376 咬 Take a Bite of Soft Moonlight 咬一口软月光 Luo Tingxu洛汀序Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Mutual seduction | Top-tier push and pull | Wild and sultry | Age gap | Possessive male lead | Explosive sexual tension | Second male lead begs her back and completely loses it) [Pure, alluring, flirtatious little white flower × Abstinent, unhinged Buddha] The night the capital's young master humiliated her in public, she got drunk and forcefully kissed the powerful family head he feared most. Everyone thought Yan Tingnan, the Buddha of the capital's elite circle, was an aloof, untouchable flow 52.2kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves
27. 377 入 Taking Over the Hehuan Sect: I Become Invincible by Winning the Empress's Heart 入主合欢宗，无敌从攻略女帝开始 Dawn Apple晓苹果Eastern Fantasy689k WordsCompleted [System + Passionate Adventure + Scheming Male Lead + Building a Faction + Winning the Empress's Heart] Zhuge Peng obtains an intelligent, invincible System, along with an innate Dao body, ten thousand years of cultivation, and the Heaven-tier Profound Heaven Dual Cultivation Art. He becomes invincible! Even more amazingly, his System can level up! [Ding! Sign-in reward module loaded successfully. The Host can claim generous rewards by signing in every day.] [Ding! Disciple-recruitment reward mo 41Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Home isolation is recommended.

28. 378 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 44.4kReads9.4Score6.5kShelves
29. 379 孽 Wicked Disciple, You’re Going to Be a Father 孽徒你要当爹了 Climbing Everest on a Snail骑着蜗牛登珠峰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Thank you all, my dear readers, for your support and love! This is a long traditional fantasy romance, so please be a little patient with it! But I promise to update every day! This book is all about a lighthearted, hilarious, and invincible adventure! There's no System, no heart-wrenching angst, and no saintly do-gooder! There won't be too much tedious detail about cultivation realms! Even when the realms are broadly outlined, they don't seem to have much to do with the protagonist. After all, 3.2kReads8.6Score388Shelves
30. 380 我 I'm a Eunuch, What Do I Have to Fear? 我是太监我怕谁 Li Tianlang李天狼Historical1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! He transmigrates to the era of Wu Zetian, with a golden dragon possessing his body and a System at his disposal. He dominates the world, invincible and unrivaled, standing alone above all, roaming the martial world and becoming the greatest under heaven. He reaches the pinnacle of life and possesses the world's April days. 1.3kReads7.4Score141Shelves
31. 381 元 Temujin, Founder of the Yuan Dynasty 元太祖铁木真 Radiant Rosy Clouds丹霞溢光Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Temujin is a renowned military commander in world history. Though descended from the Golden Lineage, he endured hardship and a life of constant displacement from childhood. In the end, he united the steppe, dealt the Jin dynasty a crushing blow, and conquered Khwarezm, becoming a towering figure of his age. 7.4kReads9.2Score520Shelves
32. 382 爽 The Ultimate Thrill: I Bind Myself to the Snake Queen from the Start 爽到底，开局绑定美女蛇女王 Li Tianlang李天狼Eastern Fantasy137k WordsCompleted A naturally invincible hero once played the hero on a small scale and fell into the palace of the Snake Immortal Queen. From then on began a legendary romance between the protagonist and the Snake Immortal Queen. He awakened twin Martial Souls, unified Yunfei Continent, and dominated his corner of the world, undefeated and revered by all. He became a supreme ruler, with all kinds of divine beasts at his command. 496Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 徒 Disciple, You're Invincible Now. Go Down the Mountain and Wreak Havoc with Your Junior Sister 徒儿，你无敌了下山祸害你师妹吧 Li Tianlang李天狼Urban367k WordsCompleted A young monk descends the mountain to become the greatest hero under heaven. He becomes the great hero in the hearts of countless beauties, standing center stage and dazzling beneath the spotlights. 195Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 384 问 Aspiring to the Immortal Path 问鼎仙途 Maple Boat Seeks Zen枫舟问禅Eastern Fantasy9.2M WordsOngoing [Mortal-style cultivation + no System] Su Shier, a village boy of mediocre aptitude, is forced to embark on an endless, arduous path to immortality in pursuit of revenge for a blood feud. It is a world of deceit, the law of the jungle, scheming, and hardship... The road ahead is long, the way fraught with danger. Though this humble mortal must fight through every obstacle, he swears to forge his own path to immortality. 195.4kReads8.9Score16kShelves
35. 385 拜 Please, My Dad-Type Boyfriend Spoils Me Rotten! 拜托，爹系男友超宠的！ Jiang Yuyi江予一Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Love at First Sight] [Gentle Healing] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [Age Gap] [Mutual Firsts] [Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [Mature, Steady Daddy-Type Hero * Cute, Sweet, Resilient Heroine] Xu Jinhuan, originally named Niandi, was born to a mother who had been kidnapped and sold, and a worthless father. Her grandmother favored boys over girls, and beat her left ear until she was deaf for life. You could say she had every misfortune stacked against her. After escaping her birth family, she opened a de 16.7kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    The male lead, a doting father figure, heals the female lead, who is independent and strong, seemingly gentle but actually resilient. The story touches on social issues, and is filled with both laughter and tears. May those who find their true love find happiness, and may we all be safe and have fulfilling lives.

36. 386 嫂 Sister-in-Law, I'm Just a Fool 嫂子，我只是一个傻子 Li Tianlang李天狼Eastern Fantasy483k WordsCompleted The Continent of Dongzhou: Eastern Zhou, Western Liang, Southern Jin, and Northern Wei. The Eastern Zhou states, five kingdoms across ten generations. Prince Li Tianming transmigrates to the Continent of Dongzhou. Watch as he becomes the son of a fallen kingdom, rises again, makes a comeback, conquers the world, and unifies the continent. 59Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 387 皇 The Little Eunuch of the Imperial Palace 皇宫小太监 Cao Yu曹钰Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, a coup changed the fate of the Cao Wei clan. Twenty years later, a transmigrated soul becomes a remarkable young eunuch and rises to the top once more. It all begins with the Empress. Armed with unparalleled martial arts, he will build a golden age of his own and reach the pinnacle of life. He wages war across the realm and destroys sects. Everyone he meets submits at his feet, and no one can stop his advance... 420Reads5.4Score—Shelves
38. 388 瓜 The Melon-Field Writer's Epic Fail 瓜田写手翻车记 The Di Jiang Divine Beast, Who Has Everything Go Smoothly一切顺利的帝江神兽13k WordsCompleted The Melon-Field Writer’s Epic Fail 599Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Older man/younger woman dynamic is so appealing! A gossip writer meets a bigwig in Beijing's elite circles; the older man/younger woman dynamic has been planned for a long time. The part where the blind date leads to the male lead's nephew had me in stitches! Lighthearted, funny, purely sweet with no angst, enjoy!

39. 389 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
40. 390 天 Surviving the Death Pit 天坑求生 Tang Clan's Nine Blades唐门九刀Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A helicopter crashed into a deep pool at the bottom of a sinkhole. I was chopping wood nearby, and used vines to climb down into the sinkhole, successfully rescuing the four women aboard from the cabin. But I ended up trapped there too. This place is cut off from the world, and no one answers our calls for help. With no other choice, I started a fire by rubbing sticks together and hunted for food. I led the four women in fighting to stay alive. 39.5kReads8.1Score2.6kShelves
41. 391 乡 The Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医 A Green Lotus一朵青莲Rural Life6.1M WordsCompleted The city is full of schemes, so why not go back to the countryside? A village miracle doctor uses his amazing skills to cure the sick. College student Wang Dachun is framed, but the misfortune turns out to be a blessing: he inherits the legacy of a miracle doctor. He leaves the hustle and bustle of the city behind and leads the villagers to prosperity, building roads and schools, raising golden chickens, growing medicinal herbs, and putting up factories and villas... In his spare time, he fishes 24.8kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves
42. 392 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.8kReads9.4Score5.1kShelves
43. 393 沉 The Sinking Boat and the Evening Sun 沉舟与晚晴 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance106k WordsCompleted [Government Insider + Powerful Official Romance + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + Workplace Love] He was a powerful figure with an infinitely bright future, a dazzling yet cold star in the political firmament. Calm, restrained, and indifferent to women, he remained that way until a work meeting, when one glimpse of a girl with a smile bright as the morning sun left him utterly captivated: Su Wanqing. 2.6kReads6.8Score235Shelves

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    They're all boyfriends with a significant age gap and a "dad-like" relationship.

44. 394 乡 Rural Romances 乡村风流韵事 There's a Girl in the Village村里有个姑娘Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Liu Yang, a handsome and capable young man from a mountain village, is loved by all, and his medical skills are second to none! 129Reads7.5Score—Shelves
45. 395 江 Director Jiang’s Special Favor 江主任的偏爱 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted [Government sector + both leads have no past relationships + age gap] He came from a powerful family and was cold and aristocratic, yet he fell in love with her at first sight. With their age difference, he strategically won her heart, advancing step by step until she had nowhere to run. He wove a gentle net around her, pampering her endlessly and claiming her for life. What to look forward to: ✅ An authentic look at workplace life in the government sector, plus sweet everyday romance ✅ A mat 2.1kReads8.0Score168Shelves
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47. 397 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.1kReads7.3Score264Shelves
48. 398 红 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 33kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
49. 399 穿 Transported to the Future, My Husband and Son Compete to Win My Affection 穿到未来，老公儿子各凭本事争宠 Don't Dream of Rain别梦雨Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads6.7Score108Shelves
50. 400 六 The Villainous Beauty of the 1960s Was Stolen Away 六零恶毒美媚娇被强取豪夺了 Rebellious Pig叛逆猪Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted (A gorgeous, self-centered female lead + a male lead who’s clever as can be but hopelessly lovesick) Qin Sang has an unbelievably beautiful face, but she’s selfish to the core. She’s had an easy ride since birth. Once she grew up, her looks brought her even more perks, and even Factory Director Pei, who’d just transferred from the capital, fell at her feet. Then one day, Sang Sang saw a line of text above Bai Tingting, the Bai family’s “fake heiress.” It said something about transmigrating in 8kReads8.0Score489Shelves

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