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1. 1 办 Secret Office Marriage: Boss, Pretend We’re Strangers at Work 办公室隐婚，老板人前请装不熟 Xin Tongong忻桐ongModern Romance345k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Both Pure / Guiding Lover / Two Doctors / Healing] [Reserved, Repressed Male Superior X Hardworking, Resilient Female Subordinate] The day after Xu Wu entered a flash marriage, she discovered that she had married the wrong man! The other party was indeed Doctor Song, but he was not the Doctor Song mentioned by the matchmaker. [?] After learning the truth, Xu Wu sent him a message while on her way to a consultation. The very next second, her phone chimed behind 100.4kReads9.5Score14.4kShelves

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   Both the male and female leads are doctors. The story begins with a blind date and then they secretly get married. The male lead's character dotes on the female lead throughout the story.

2. 2 将 The General’s Daughter: Her Frail Husband Can’t Hide His Schemes 将门娇：病弱郎君他心机藏不住 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted Wei Zhaoming & Shen Congjun Wolfish heroine & puppy-like hero, younger man, both chaste, happy ending Pure historical romance, with tender love and matters of state * When the new emperor ascended the throne, he issued an imperial decree arranging a marriage for his beloved general, the Cloud Banner General. Though the Cloud Banner General was a woman, she could easily knock a two-hundred-jin man flat. Seeing the frail young man who looked as if a breeze could knock him over, everyone wondered h 3.5kReads9.0Score425Shelves

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   If you're looking for a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, these are definitely the books. They have both historical and contemporary romance novels; you can read whatever you want.

3. 3 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
4. 4 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves
5. 5 拼 A Splendid Marriage 拼婚艳艳 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Original title: Matchmaking for a Perfect Pair [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + age gap + height gap + sweet everyday romance + both virgins] On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, her fiancé suddenly called it off. “You’re old-fashioned, boring, short…” Xie Fan never expected that, aside from her looks, brains, and considerable fortune, she had nothing going for her. She called off the wedding, and ended their relationship and business partnership too. Her ex-fi 4.8kReads8.6Score491Shelves
6. 6 婚 Please Fall in Love After We Get Married 婚后请恋爱 Must Work Hard to Write Ten Thousand Words a Day今天也要努力日万Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted A sweet, slow-burn romance about a marriage that starts first and love that follows A confident, upbeat CEO × a detached, icy professor who has no idea how to flirt . On her wedding day, the groom suddenly runs away. Jiang Hu, an illegitimate son of the Xie family, steps in at the last minute, and Shi Qingying hastily completes the ceremony with him. At twenty-seven, he is the youngest professor at Ligang University. And his profession is one that makes Shi Qingying feel intimidated. Before marr 4.4kReads8.8Score397Shelves
7. 7 新 Newlywed Games 新婚玩尔 Innocent Green天真无邪绿Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted A woman's growth / love after marriage / the hero's long road to winning her back / love that grows over time Wen Wan was preparing to marry a man she'd secretly loved for seven years: Xie Xingzhou. She had watched him date all kinds of women. They were passionate, gorgeous, and sharp, but none of them were ordinary and well-behaved like her. She thought their paths would never cross again, but then one day they found themselves seated across from each other on a blind date. “I'm very pleased wi 4.1kReads8.4Score340Shelves
8. 8 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 20.4kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
9. 9 今 Today's Forecast: Perfect for Loving You 今日天气：宜爱你 Peony Isn't Medicine芍药不是药Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple, One-on-One Romance | Marriage First, Love Later | Air Force Top Ace Pilot × Spirited Meteorology PhD | Sweet Romance | Duty to Country] Everyone says Major Gu is cool and aloof, uninterested in romance and devoted to guarding the skies. After a rushed matchmaking date, he and Ruan Zhiji, the chief meteorologist in Linhai, impulsively get married. But as soon as their marriage certificates are in hand, Gu Wangchen confesses a shocking truth… After one night of intense tension und 2.3kReads—Score359Shelves

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   The male lead is a pilot with a Golden Helmet, and the female lead is a weather forecaster. It's a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story. Their first meeting is a blind date, the second they get their marriage certificate, and their third meeting is when the female lead is supporting the Northwest. The male lead asks, "If you like me, just say so. You don't need to chase after me." A very exciting military romance novel about marriage of convenience turning into love, highly recommended!

10. 10 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 2.2kReads—Score328Shelves

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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. Legend 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, and the princess, startled, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but the 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, tearing off each other's masks, and 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!

11. 11 我 I'm Pregnant with My Secret Crush's Baby 我怀了暗恋男神的崽 Chu Zhi楚枝Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] [Both Leads’ First Love: Accidental Pregnancy + Love After Marriage + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Healing] Male lead: A cold, controlling, possessive doctor who keeps his desires in check but knows how to tease. Female lead: A gorgeous, soft and alluring beauty, and a shy, kind, warmhearted teacher. * After her friend betrayed and set her up, Jiang Zhinian accidentally became pregnant with Shi Ye’s child. Facing the man she’d secretly loved for years, she had planned to 14.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    Ta-da! In this book, the male and female protagonists have a child due to an accident and get married because of a sense of responsibility. They thought they would treat each other with respect after marriage, but unexpectedly, they both fall deeper and deeper into each other's love and affection.

12. 12 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 32.4kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves

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    This is a marriage of convenience between a businessman and a political figure, where the female lead comes from a powerful military and political family and is a neurosurgeon with a doctorate. The male lead is the heir to a wealthy family. Although he's a CEO, it's not a typical setup; the writing style is very slice-of-life, and their interactions are gentle and sweet. It's a very comfortable read and definitely worth checking out.

13. 13 和 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 A Jasmine-Scented Tea一个茉莉香片Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 10.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    This is absolutely gorgeous!

14. 14 娃 My Betrothed Suggests Dating Before Marriage, and Now I’m Completely Sold 娃娃亲对象提出先谈后婚，真香了 Xia Chu Wei夏初薇Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + college campus + dating before marriage + love grows over time + sweet romance] (The score has only just been posted and will go up. Sweet and well-behaved Chinese literature beauty × handsome, warmhearted young heir from a wealthy family When Lu Jingyu learned he had an arranged fiancée, he was stunned. Then he made a decision: he would date his intended first and marry her only if they were a good match. This was what he told 20.1kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves

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    This is a book I've been reading recently. The male and female leads were betrothed as children, but they didn't start with marriage; they started by dating. It's quite sweet throughout.

15. 15 江 Captain Jiang, Don't Be So Wild 江队，别太野 Ma Shenme Mei马甚么梅Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mature romance + sweet and slow-burn + mutual devotion and push-pull + one touch and they’re hooked] [Flower shop owner + criminal investigation captain] On the day her family arranged a blind date, Song Nanqiu needed only three sentences to decide to marry Jiang Yanzhi. “I’m busy with work and often won’t come home.” “Perfect. I like peace and quiet.” “Then shall we get our marriage license tomorrow?” For six months after the wedding, he worked on his cases while s 31.1kReads9.0Score4.2kShelves

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    I would be really sad if I didn't read this book!

16. 16 沈 Mr. Shen’s a Dad Now, and They’re Twins? 沈总喜当爹，还是龙凤胎？ Wen Dao Fanfan文刀饭饭Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted Gentle, capable, and emotionally grounded algorithm engineer x cool, composed, humanlike CEO [Adorable kids + married first, love later + sweet romance] Widowed for five years, Jiang Lin brings her two adorable kids to her team captain’s wedding. The groom’s family quietly takes an interest in them. They insist the kids look exactly like the groom’s older brother, Shen Xubai. Shen Xubai is a walking business machine who has been single for 31 years. Apart from one unexpected night of passion fiv 5.6kReads—Score791Shelves

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    This is a typical story. Five years ago, the male and female protagonists had a one-night stand by chance but didn't know each other. After they reunited, the female protagonist, who had a child, caught the male protagonist's attention. He began to plot to get closer to her and gradually fell for her.

17. 17 贺 Mr. He’s Ordinary Wife 贺总的平凡妻子 Tong Xuan桐萱Modern Romance442k WordsCompleted To pay off her father's debts, Chen Wanying married He Ziyan, the CEO of the He Group. He Ziyan reluctantly agreed to register their marriage so as not to go against his grandparents. But throughout their first year of marriage, he ignored Chen Wanying completely. The long period of depression also caused Chen Wanying to develop clinical depression. 1.5kReads8.7Score119Shelves

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    The "marriage of convenience to love" trope is just so captivating! [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bump][Bump][Bump][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Sparrow's masterpiece]

18. 18 与 Sharing His Bed 与他共枕 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted (Adapted into the short drama "Miss Xu, Don’t Settle". The Tomato-produced short drama "Sharing His Bed" launched on Tomato on November 26.) Shang Yiran and Xu Mubai have been married for five years, and have spent all five fighting. Three years into their marriage, Xu Mubai became pregnant. She tried to tell Shang Yiran, “Let’s make a real go of this.” He responded with cold indifference. After that, they each went their own way. One is cold, arrogant, and conceited; the other is stubborn and u 7.2kReads9.1Score554Shelves
19. 19 砚 The Meaning of Mountains and Rivers in Yanzhi 砚知山河意 Xia Mu Nan Sheng夏木南生Modern Romance471k WordsCompleted The marriage between Song Zhiyi, the Foreign Ministry’s chief interpreter, and Huo Yanli, the heir to one of the capital’s most powerful families, began with an arrangement made by their elders. She agreed to fulfill her grandfather’s dying wish; he did it to ease the pressure from his family. Bound by a marriage contract, they were strangers under the same roof. She carried on her parents’ unfulfilled ideals, moving through war zones and using language to defuse conflict; he navigated the world 194.4kReads8.3Score31.6kShelves
20. 20 时 In the Gentle Flow of Time, I Wish You a Lifetime of Peace 时光清浅许你一世安然 Crazy Little Tortoise疯狂小乌龟Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted Time will show you just how important it is to have someone emotionally steady by your side. Shi Ran waited six years, but in the end, she still didn't get a wedding dress. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she decisively chose to marry Dr. Xu, who was eager to start a family. That night, beneath a torrential downpour, a casual glance from him stirred his heart and unsettled his thoughts, until he entrusted her with the rest of his life. The married life of a southern girl (a petite little potato) 8.9kReads9.2Score748Shelves
21. 21 她 She Drew the Gods Down from Heaven 她引神明坠落 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Shen Daiyi comes from a prominent medical family in Jingbei. That year, her usually low-key mother suddenly holds a birthday banquet, drawing greetings from all the great families and landing Shen Daiyi a blind date. It’s snowing softly on the day of the date. The person she once had a crush on as a girl is seated beside her blind date. Like a snow-capped peak, like a god from the heavens, the man is just as he was back then: refined, extraordinary, and beyond reach, the sort no one would dare l 34.8kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves
22. 22 正 After Raising My Child Properly for Four Years, His Rich Biological Father Came Knocking 正经养崽四年后，豪门亲爹找上门 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple] [Raising a wolf pup] In the fourth year of raising her child alone, the kid’s father finally came knocking. A well-dressed man stood by the door and asked her, “Are you Shang Xi?” “…Yes.” “I’m the pup’s father.” The man’s tone was domineering and forceful. “Come with me. Don’t even think about refusing or putting up a pointless fight.” Shang Xi stared at his face, so much like her son’s, and leisurely answered, “Oh.” The truth was, she hadn’t even been thinking about refusing 21.9kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
23. 23 闪 Married at First Sight, Divorced Just as Fast: The Capital’s Young Master Gets Dumped Out of the Blue 闪婚闪离，京圈太子被单方面离婚 Durian Ya榴莲吖Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Search for "Late Love Is Sweet Too" to find the short drama and animated series. Season 1 of the animated series is now available. (Marriage before love + groveling pursuit + both leads are virgins + sweet romance) Ji Hancheng is the famous Ji Ye of the imperial capital. He is decisive, domineering, incredibly handsome, and exceedingly arrogant. His only flaw is his abysmal emotional intelligence. Truly abysmal. On the second night of their marriage, Ji Hancheng says, “Sign the prenuptial agreem 87.6kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves
24. 24 离 After the Divorce, the CEO Loses Control, and She Stuns the World With Her Pregnancy 离婚后总裁失控，她怀崽惊艳全球 Pear End梨末Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Lu Zhixing’s childhood dream was to marry Huo Shiye. She got her wish and entered a two-year marriage of convenience with him, only to be branded shameless in the end. She divorced him without hesitation, only to discover that she was pregnant. Lu Zhixing decided to stop pretending. To hell with being gentle, considerate, and understanding. The former lovestruck Mrs. Huo transformed into a renowned top-tier genius designer, exceptionally talented and worth over a hundred million. She had one sec 3.1kReads9.1Score645Shelves
25. 25 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.7kReads9.3Score18.2kShelves
26. 26 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.5kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
27. 27 乖 The Good Girl Leaves the Scene, So Why Is the Capital's Playboy Jealous? 乖乖女退场，京圈浪子怎么眼红了 The Cat Boss Who Can Never Wake Up喵总睡不醒Modern Romance443k WordsCompleted [Playboy with a carefree attitude × sensible, obedient woman + powerful man lowering his head + winning her back after losing her + both sexually inexperienced] Ling Jue is a wind you can never catch. Qin Shuyi is a willow, quiet and at ease. One is free-spirited and unrestrained; the other follows the rules. These two, so utterly different, began with an offhand “let’s have some fun” and ended with an ordinary “I’m bored.” In this game of a playboy turning over a new leaf, everyone involved onl 101.3kReads9.2Score11.8kShelves
28. 28 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 76.3kReads9.0Score12.3kShelves
29. 29 余 Embers 余烬 Candy Snow Mountain糖果雪山Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted No matter the occasion, Jiang Chengze always appeared composed and steady. He never panicked and was rarely agitated. His thoughts and emotions were so stable that Su Man once complained to Yu Min that someone like him probably couldn't grieve or even understand what it meant to be sad. But Yu Min knew that after Su Man left, Jiang Chengze really had been sad for her. Legally speaking, Yu Min and Jiang Chengze were now husband and wife. But their relationship was more complicated when it came to 12.5kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
30. 30 爹 Daddy Is Domineering, Mommy Is Adored 爹地霸道，妈咪得宠着 North of the Yangtze River长江以北Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Formerly titled: After Tormenting Me, the CEO Turned into a Clingy Sweetheart] On Qixi Festival night, she experienced the wildest, most intoxicating night of her life. Afterward, a seed quietly took root in her womb. Eight months later, she went into premature labor on the street, making the local TV news. A mysterious man took away the baby she gave birth to. Rumor had it that Shang Beichen was the coldest, most ruthless rising star in the business world. Even a fairy would have to orbit arou 3.1kReads9.3Score577Shelves
31. 31 那 Then Let Me Cheer You Up 那我哄哄你 Jin Huanhuan尽欢欢Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted {A flamboyant, unruly rich young master x A stunning, refined heiress} {Marriage first, love later + Two wealthy families + A long road to winning back his wife + Both leads are chaste} Everyone knows that Second Young Master Cheng is arrogant and untamable, flamboyant and reckless, with a haughty, cold-hearted streak. He’s notorious for being impossible to deal with, and no matter how well-behaved the Xu family’s daughter is, she won’t be able to tame this wild horse. The public’s verdict on t 8.4kReads9.0Score761Shelves
32. 32 分 After We Broke Up, the Cold and Aloof Dr. Cheng Cried Snot Bubbles 分手后，高冷程医生哭出鼻涕泡 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Luo Jia tells Gu Boning, “I’d rather jump into a fire pit than rummage through a trash heap.” At the time, she has no idea that Cheng Jin really is a fire pit. (This is a happy ending, with plenty of sweet romance.) 4.3kReads9.4Score675Shelves
33. 33 疯 Madly Spoiled Rose 疯宠玫瑰 The Wind Knows My Heart时风知我意Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Male Lead Is Crazy and Has a Past + Forceful Pursuit + Beautiful Love Story + Healing + Intense Push and Pull] Sang Jiu and Fu Siqi were happily dating. Then Fu Siqi’s uncle suddenly returned from abroad, and that very day, the madman set his sights on her. Fu Wusheng had always lived a wild, carefree life. His eyes held three parts indifference and seven parts nonchalance. They say no woman can ever win Fu Wusheng over. Sang Jiu knew perfectly well she couldn’t handle him. All she wanted was t 4.8kReads8.9Score346Shelves
34. 34 追 The CEO's Beloved, on the Long Road to Winning Her Back 追妻漫漫行长的心尖宠 Yi Mushang易木殇Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted The short drama is coming soon!! [Ex-husband begs for her back + rekindled romance + simmering tension + dual purity + clear-headed heroine] [Powerful Beijing socialite + beautiful painter] Lu Luowan has skin as smooth as jade, exquisite features, and long, thick brows curved like a crescent moon. The slightly upturned corners of her eyes lend her a touch of allure, while her clear, deep eyes sparkle like autumn waters. Yet this beauty is the Lu family's secret adopted daughter. A deliberate 9.6kReads8.9Score684Shelves
35. 35 山 The Sweet Wife He Brought Back From the Mountains Is His Whole World 山里拐的小娇妻，闷骚少爷他超爱 Beautiful While Soaking Her Feet漂亮在泡脚Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted [Hardworking office girl who wants to make money vs. reserved CEO who retreats to the mountains to clear his head] Love at first sight, and love at second sight, too. Beneath his handsome looks was a fascinating soul, exactly to his taste. As a diligent wage slave, Tian Yimo had gone home for the New Year holiday. She was playing cards with her childhood best friend, her face covered in paper slips. She stood up, planted one long, boot-clad leg on the chair behind her, and declared, “Jokers! I w 4.9kReads9.1Score623Shelves
36. 36 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 435Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a normal family situation, not the kind where money is easily in the hundreds of millions, the female and male leads are classmates, their relationship goes from school to wedding.

37. 37 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    This absolutely needs our Song Jiming and Ji Yunjia.

38. 38 我 My Wife Doesn't Love Me 我太太不爱我 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance365k WordsOngoing Story highlights: A whirlwind marriage without love, a real married couple who don't sleep in separate rooms. Neither gives an inch. Their lives are a chaotic mess, and being married feels like a constant battle. It's utterly exhausting. The male lead seems gentle, mild-mannered, and refined, but he's actually scheming and full of tricks. The female lead is a bad-tempered young lady. She may lose when it comes to scheming, but she can win in a fight. Her combat skills are off the charts. When sh 55.5kReads8.4Score3.9kShelves

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    Super incredibly beautiful

39. 39 高 A Powerful Family Romance: It Has to Be Her 高干婚恋，非她不可 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Two couples, two stories. What to look forward to: Department Chief Shen and Miss Bai have known each other since birth. Both work in the public sector, and childhood sweethearts, they marry in a flash, with her moving from the upstairs apartment to the one downstairs. Their married life is a hilarious, sweet romance between a straight-laced man and a spirited, domineering woman. Young Master Cen and his wildflower assistant: the rabbit only eats grass from its own burrow. He’s an arrogant rich 15kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
40. 40 那 After That Night, Our Story Began! 那夜过后，是我们的开始！ A Sweet Bamboo一只甜竹Modern Romance156k WordsOngoing [A guiding lover + marriage first, love later + age gap + sweet romance + slow-burn love] [Gentle, restrained guiding light VS soft, stubborn little sourpuss] Jiang Tian is an engineering top student at Haicheng University. From freshman to junior year, she’s practically swimming in scholarships. People only see her polished exterior. They don’t know she’s insecure, sensitive, conflicted, and always gives in to others. The night of her high school reunion, she gets blackout drunk and stumbles 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't a CEO romance novel, but the male lead is the owner of a listed company. It's quite realistic; not everything can be solved with money, and it's not a mindless story. [Guiding Lover + Arranged Marriage to Love + Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Gentle and Restrained Guiding Man VS Delicate and Tsundere Little Bitter Melon] Jiang Tian, ​​a beautiful and capable engineering whiz at Haicheng University, received numerous scholarships from her freshman to junior year. She was the "other people's child" in the eyes of parents, a capable assistant to teachers, and some even dubbed her junior year "Jiang Tian Era." They only saw her "glamorous" surface, unaware of her inner insecurity, sensitivity, and constant compromise. Her parents' supposed "fairness" was a heavy burden on Jiang Tian, ​​making her feel neither warmth nor suffocation. She knew better than anyone that her parents' reputation and image were far more important than her, but what could she do? No matter how high she flew, she could never escape the "cage" that imprisoned her. Until that night, she encountered a light that belonged only to her—a light that was intense and warm, breaking through the barriers she had built. She was no longer a bitter gourd, but sugar, sweet. [I was like a weak straw, encountering many winds that tried to knock me down. But from that year on, a tree slowly approached me. It didn't use its massive branches to shelter me from the wind and rain, but slowly taught me how to take root, how to thrive, how to grow. I knew that year, the wind stopped.] [Are you asking about what happened later? Later, we became two trees side by side, rooted in each other, supporting each other as we grew upwards. If cold winds still blow against me, I won't be blown down.]

41. 41 和 Bound to a Spousal System with My Arch-Enemy 和死对头绑定夫妻系统 Secretly Breaking a Branch暗折枝Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Marriage First, Love Later + Frenemies + Lazy Rich Kid’s Comeback] The biggest news in the capital lately is that the two most notorious spoiled heirs from the Hua and Fu families are about to marry, despite having been sworn enemies. Protagonist: Hua Yu She’s just like her name suggests: a lazy fish. Compared to her six talented older siblings, all accomplished in both literature and martial arts, she really is the family freeloader in everyone’s eyes. In fact, she has another identi 1.4kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    A marriage arranged by rival families, a short-lived couple scheming against each other, loving each other like nurturing a flower. Leaving her controlling family for a loving environment, the female lead transforms from a delicate, easily-damaged doll into someone with a career she loves, shining brightly. The male lead, a self-reliant, jealous, and arrogant type, constantly flaunts his wife, making up for the female lead's childhood regrets. He also supports her career, forming a powerful alliance, and their daughter becomes the family heir instead of their son.

42. 42 说 We Agreed to Sleep in Separate Beds, but My Forensic Doctor Husband Wants to Break the Deal 说好分床睡，法医老公要毁约 A Sour Lime一颗酸橙Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [High-energy female lawyer x emotionally reserved male forensic pathologist] [Married first, fall in love later / everyday life / SC, HE] Ying Tang got married in a whirlwind ceremony to Zong Che, her high school classmate. Zong Che was handsome, fit, and rich, but he was cold and rigid. His work as a forensic pathologist was even more off-putting. Ying Tang, however, thought he was the perfect choice for a husband: They’d been classmates, so they knew each other well; their busy jobs wouldn’t g 31.7kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    Lawyer x Forensic Doctor: Mutual redemption, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a slow and steady relationship that deepens after cohabitation, a peaceful yet heartwarming tale.

43. 43 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.5kReads8.4Score885Shelves

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    You could try a traditional Chinese version of arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

44. 44 我 I Chased You as My Light and Became My Own Sun 我以你为光，追成了自己的太阳 Bubble Tea Half Price Seven Miles Away七里外奶茶半价Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [A realistic story, not wish fulfillment] [Based on a true story] In their first year of middle school, a shaft of sunlight fell across Qin Yu's profile. Chen Nianshu remembered that moment, and the name, too. She never expected what happened afterward. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Normal Marriages, starting from Volume Two

45. 45 二 Twenty-Nine, and Done Settling 二十九岁，不将就 Ji Ya'er吉丫儿Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted A 29-year-old vice president who has never been in a relationship isn’t afraid of marriage, resentful of men, or willing to settle. She answers with her own life: Marriage isn’t a required question. It’s a choice. Don’t compromise because of your age or settle because you’re lonely. There’s a right relationship to marry into, but no right age to get married. 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of Qin Zefeng and Ji Lan's arranged marriage that blossoms into love is worth watching!!!

46. 46 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score155Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience between complete strangers that blossoms into love, featuring two strong female leads, the "Summer Couple," both with sound values ​​and high emotional and intellectual intelligence. A cool, career-driven university professor and her arrogant, older husband.

47. 47 老 Diary of a Veteran Detective’s Downfall 老刑警沦陷日记 Hami e哈蜜eModern Romance207k WordsCompleted [Rugged male lead, both leads sexually inexperienced, healing, mature themes, old flames rekindled, married first and fell in love later; a stoic, resolute veteran detective and a kind, resilient preschool teacher (suggestive streamer)] Captain Chen, stern and aloof as a flower atop a lofty peak, finds his heart stirred by He Zhaozhao, a suspect who flirts with him. But after she flirts with him, she proves less than committed, leaving Captain Chen, who has no idea how to express his feelings, 5.1kReads9.1Score729Shelves

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    A pure case of marriage of convenience blossoming into love, without any premeditation. The female lead schemes against the male lead to get adopted, but he's incredibly magnanimous, understanding, and forgiving. He doesn't even get angry when he's outsmarted. This super-manly detective is secretly tormented by love every day! [Shy][shy][shy]

48. 48 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance516k WordsOngoing Older man + marriage before love + slow-burn romance + sweet and doting + three-year age gap A spoiled heir to a business empire × a cool, reserved doctor When Shi Qi was twenty-five, her adoptive mother fell seriously ill. To fulfill her adoptive mother’s dying wish, she married Meng Yan, the heir to the Meng family, whom she had never met. Meng Yan was the heir to the most powerful family in Beicheng. Rumor had it that he was arrogant, flamboyant, and impulsive, never doing things by the book. 29.4kReads7.4Score2.4kShelves

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    The female lead is a doctor and a university professor. It's a very good show; the logic is strong, and it's not mindless.

49. 49 新 Newly Married, Waiting for Love 新婚，候爱 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Love after marriage) + (slow-burn romance) + (seven-year age gap + both leads are pure) + (sweet everyday romance) + (a guiding, attentive lover) (Reserved, independent female lead vs. steady, nurturing male lead) The Su and Qin families of Nancheng have been bound by marriage alliances for a century. The tradition has endured for generations, but when the eldest daughter of the fifth-generation Qin family runs away from her wedding, the alliance nearly falls apart. Su Jingxu is a cool, restrai 46.5kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
50. 50 史 History's Pen Is a Blade, and the Live-In Son-in-Law Is a Tiger 史笔如刀，赘婿如虎 A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical352k WordsCompleted Lin Zhao, a history teacher, wakes up as the least respected son-in-law of the fourth branch of the Jing’an Marquis household. From the start, it’s hell: the legitimate heir frames him, and he’s about to be beaten to death. Lin Zhao stays calm, picks up the account books, and uses modern double-entry bookkeeping to expose every last bit of the heir’s embezzlement. The Marquis is stunned, and the entire household looks on in shock. Everyone thinks he is merely a prodigy at bookkeeping, unaware th 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From mutual loathing to lifelong devotion, she was his inseparable comrade-in-arms and lover. When the eldest son of the Marquis's household wanted to have him beaten to death, and when the court was embroiled in endless debates over war and peace, he used a double-entry book to investigate corruption and employed a strategy of national subjugation to quell border troubles. The world considered a son-in-law born into a wealthy family lowly, but he used history to determine the future, rising side by side with his aloof wife from the household's accounting office to the pinnacle of power. [Smirk]

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