Any Down-to-Earth Stories? Nothing With Over-the-Top Pampering 有没有贴近生活的书，不要那种动不动就各种宠溺的

1. 301 两 Two Generations of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Love and Hate in a Chinese Family 两代婆媳：中式家庭的爱恨情长 Wan Xi婉兮Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted Three women, two generations of mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. The post-1995 generation faces off against the post-1960 generation. Their conflict is both a clash of lifestyles and a collision of beliefs, bringing more than half a century of women’s awakening into sharp focus. Women born in the 1930s are stubbornly set in their ways; those born in the 1960s are half-awake and half-entrenched; while the post-1995 generation wholeheartedly embraces pleasure, putting themselves entirely above 1.3kReads9.6Score178Shelves
2. 302 一 Half Making Do, Half Living Well 一半将就，一半美好 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Fear of marriage is the last thing on Ou Xiaolin’s mind. She and Xie Tao have been happily dating for five years, and their families get along well too. She assumes everything will fall into place and they’ll live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the moment the families start discussing the bride price, one conflict after another would erupt? Lowbrow provocations come at her from every direction. Do they really think she’s that easy to push ar 13kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
3. 303 事 Things Don't Go as Planned 事与愿违 White Horse白马Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Rising business star James meets seasoned accountant Tian Shiyu through a dating app. Just as sparks begin to fly between them, their moment is interrupted when Tian Shiyu’s son, Tian Jiawen, comes home early. Awkwardly caught in the situation, James is forced to spend the whole night helping him with middle-school math problems... After his friends make fun of him, playboy James takes things in his own peculiar way, deciding Tian Shiyu was mocking him and swearing to get his revenge on her. As 1.6kReads9.4Score162Shelves

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   It's good-looking, that's all.

4. 304 祁 Professor Qi, May I Borrow a Marriage? 祁教授，借个婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted Just as Wen Zhixian is about to register her marriage to Gu Yuchen, she accidentally breaks a mug his ex gave him. Gu Yuchen’s slap shatters the affection they once shared. Mr. Qi always seems to appear when she’s at her most miserable. Her parents are unhappy that she broke up with Gu Yuchen, and, overwhelmed by heartbreak and their undeserved blame, she impulsively asks the first person she sees, Qi Yanjing, “Mr. Qi, would you marry me?” Qi Yanjing not only refuses, but gives her a long lectur 49.2kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves
5. 305 穿 Transmigrating into a Book: The Actress Starts as a CEO 穿书影后从霸总做起 Si Ta斯挞Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Xia Ting transmigrated into a book and saved a dying boy. After she left, the boy prayed beneath a sky full of snow, willing to trade a lifetime of hardship for Xia Ting to live in peace year after year in a parallel world. Ten years later, award-winning actress Xia Ting transmigrates into a book again, this time as Xia Tingting, an arrogant CEO who takes what she wants by force and does every kind of evil. At her side is an extremely dangerous man, Xu Si. The book describes him a 8Reads8.1Score—Shelves
6. 306 结 The Year She Got Married, She Was Thirty-Three 结婚那年，她三十三岁 A Fat Pear一个胖梨Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted On the day Luo Chan went to register her marriage with her childhood friend, she was stabbed for no reason. Fresh out of the hospital, she showed up with hair that hadn't been washed in seven days, so greasy it could fry an egg and plastered tightly to her scalp. The staff eyed her suspiciously and repeatedly asked if she was mentally sound, until she showed them her CPA certificate. The legally issued marriage certificate was bright red. The photo of her on it was so ugly it was painful to look 729Reads8.7Score—Shelves
7. 307 二 The Pain of a Second Marriage 二婚之痒 Shui Yanluo水烟萝Modern Romance927k WordsCompleted At the lowest point in her life, Shen Yu met Xue Duyun. He gave her the most tender affection, and also caused her the deepest pain. Through one ordeal after another, she grew stronger, but uncovered a truth she couldn't bear to face. Only later did she finally understand: his every act of mercy toward her wasn't the result of a long-laid plan, but a reunion after years apart. 12.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
8. 308 万 The Harem-Protagonist Halo Chose Me 万人迷光环选中了我 Mom of Zhao Gouqu赵沟渠妈妈Modern Romance449k WordsCompleted [Ordinary girl adored by everyone | Multiple male leads | All male leads are sexually pure] Jiang Rumeng acquired a strange ability. She discovered that anyone she met during the day would definitely appear in her dreams that night, where they would act out a very strange story with her. The dreams varied, and so did the people in them. A handsome younger schoolmate she’d just met during the day might appear in her dream that night as her boyfriend, sweetly calling her “big sister.” A man she’d 21.2kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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   Mom's writing is really good! Every male lead and his little sister is so adorable. Even though it's a dream, the values ​​are very positive. I searched high and low on Taobao for ages before finally finding this book. It's really good! I'm definitely buying it!

9. 309 婚 Marriage Is a Scam 婚姻似骗局 Shopkeeper Xu Who Loves Jasmine Snow Pears爱吃茉莉雪梨的徐掌柜Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted This novel tells several little stories about love and marriage, in the hope of helping married and unmarried women alike see marriage for what it really is. A certain well-known contemporary male writer once said that the essence of marriage is that it devours people. Actually, whether it devours people or not is beside the point. Human nature is inherently selfish. If you’re a woman with a hopelessly romantic heart and want a cure, you should definitely read this. You can get married, but make 7.5kReads8.7Score1.2kShelves

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   Let me recommend one of my books to you; see if it meets your requirements.

10. 310 一 A Room With the Lights Dimmed 一室暗灯 Diving into the Sea to Dodge Fish跳海躲鱼Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing That day, I groveled before a billionaire, wagging my tail for his approval. I thought he was my salvation when I had nowhere else to turn. All I got was one humiliation after another. I became the biggest joke in his circle. Later, I accidentally stumbled upon his secret, peeling back layer after layer of his heart until grief brought me to tears. And he peeled mine open too, only to stab it viciously, once, twice... countless times. Ruan Qing, who brought me into the industry, was once an inn 483Reads8.7Score163Shelves

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    It truly captures human nature; every character is so lifelike.

11. 311 小 Little Boat, Drift Along 小船儿轻轻 Mrs. Panda胖达太太Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted May I find one heart to call my own, and stay together until our hair turns white. Zhou Zhou, a bead-stringing artisan, struggles to break free from the insults, distortions, rejection, and emotional turmoil of her family. She works to become the person she wants to be, living carefully within her own world. Cheng Yu, a heaven-favored son, is a shareholder in an investment firm and financially free. He wants nothing more than to enjoy life. Somehow, the cautious and the carefree become intertwin 3.6kReads9.0Score384Shelves

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    These two books are pretty good.

12. 312 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who, in the mid-1990s, graduated from a teachers' college but gave up her assigned job to work in the south, while the male protagonist also gave up his job in his hometown to work in the south. The two of them create a future together.

13. 313 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 48.6kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves

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    [Admiration] Believe me, you will be happy reading it! The writing style of Yu Buyu's book is very delicate and the description is very close to life and meets your requirements. Book 1 Qin Zhan has a weird temper and a bad mouth. He opened his mouth to start a fight when he saw Jiang west. It didn't take long before he started to regret his mistakes. After all, he found that Jiang west had already lived in his heart. But it's very difficult for a straight man to get a straight woman [Adoration][Adoration][Adoration][Admiration] Book 2 Shang Shaocheng really didn't know that he would fall in love with Cen Qinghe at first. Although he went back to his hometown with her and ate geese with her, it seemed impossible to spend the rest of his life with her. But when he really saw others chasing Cen Qinghe, he was not happy [blowing kiss][blowing kiss]

14. 314 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
15. 315 这 I’m the One Who Calls the Shots 这事儿，老子说了算 Cold Plum, Ink Fragrance寒梅墨香Two Male Leads714k WordsCompleted Xu Haodong was a lecherous rascal, and nobody wanted anything to do with him. He figured he was probably doomed if things went on like this. Why not put his best asset to use and latch onto a wife? At the matchmaking table, he laid eyes on Fang Zheng, the handsomest man in town. He was more than satisfied. He slapped the table. “Give me back my underwear! If you don’t, you’re going to be my wife!” 166Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Just be down to earth! It's so funny hahaha [crying with laughter] [crying with laughter] [crying with laughter] I've seen people playing mahjong and wearing red underwear, but I've never seen people using their underwear to consecrate themselves in temples [covering face] [covering face] I laughed to death hahahahaha

16. 316 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.9kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
17. 317 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 761Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 重 Back to the 1950s: The Female Lead Goes on a Rampage 重回五零，女主杀疯了 You Say You're Mu Nan你说你是慕南Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted Given another chance at life, Xie Yuluo refused to be a pushover. She secretly cleaned out her in-laws’ home, then took her children to confront the good-for-nothing man before anyone noticed. You piece of trash! This time, I’m striking first... 1.6kReads8.8Score104Shelves

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    Both of these books are relatable and quite enjoyable.

19. 319 离 After the Divorce, My First Love and I Got Our Happy Ending 离婚后我和初恋he了 Zou Rilan走日兰Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Realistic setting + romance + slow-paced + family of origin] After Jing Yue gets divorced, her happy life is only just beginning. This is a love story about reuniting with a first love after years apart, following a divorce. Maybe some people are just like that: destined to endure hardships before finding love in a second marriage... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book that closely reflects real life. The female protagonist has someone in her heart, her first love. However, her first love is a penniless young man, and her mother forcibly separates them. The female protagonist searches for her first love for 5 years, then experiences betrayal, a heartbreaking marriage, a divorce, and many other events before finally reuniting with him.

20. 320 七 Everyday Life on the Margins of a 1970s Novel 七零小说边缘人的日常生活 Yu Yi Yu Yi余意喻意Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Fictional period setting + transmigrate into a book + no golden finger + works in the city, doesn’t go to the countryside] Though Lin Yingxian works hard to get by, she knows how to be content. After learning that she’s become a minor character in a novel, she continues to live her life in this 1970s setting as usual, barely fazed. But when news comes that housing is being allocated, her life begins to change… Reader’s guide: The story focuses mostly on everyday family life. Neither the male no 29.1kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
21. 321 渡 The Soul Ferry Lantern 渡魂灯 July Wife七月妻Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + mildly scary + episodic stories, a fast-paced ghost-hunting romp with all kinds of tricks!] Fire runs in my veins, and I'm cursed to bring bad luck. When I was fifteen, my father kicked me out. To survive, I climbed into a stone tomb. The strange knocking at the door of the funeral home at midnight, The body that mysteriously vanished after a fatal car crash, A headless old man, a talking human skin, and haunted schools and skyscrapers... I guide five-element spirits onward and f 18.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    [Exploration] These are real stories, not at all tedious. The stories are quite ordinary, all about ordinary people around us. They are interesting, exciting, and showcase wisdom and human relationships.

22. 322 二 A Second Marriage Story 二婚故事 Jing Qi京祺Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Three years trapped in a marriage have left her mired in despair. The university student she had supported for five years has secretly been conspiring with her husband. After a car accident that was long in the making, she is forced to take the blame. Just when her life hits rock bottom, he slowly appears, bringing a glimmer of light... 3.2kReads9.3Score505Shelves

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    This book is very relatable. The female protagonist, who has been financially supporting a female college student for five years, is caught in a scandal with her husband. She faces various forms of deception and betrayal from those around her, and at her lowest point, the male protagonist arrives like a beacon of light. The story is full of twists and turns, captivating the reader. Its insightful analysis and portrayal of human nature are profound, and its close connection to real life makes it impossible to put down.

23. 323 离 After the Divorce, Mr. Gu Keeps Watch Outside His Ex-Wife's Home Every Night 离婚后，顾总夜夜守在前妻家门前 Chun Yan春言Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Completed. Two rounds of chasing his wife to the crematorium. The male lead is gentle but distant toward the heroine at first, then turns into a shamelessly flirtatious wife-chaser. Angsty before sweet; the first 20% mixes sweetness and angst, while the remaining 80% is him chasing her and suffering for it. Both leads are each other’s first and only; no changing male leads; happy ending. Be sure to read the author’s note in Chapter 1 for content warnings.] From dating to marriage, Ji Lanyu alw 210Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This is it! It doesn't start with excessive pampering, and the female lead isn't a naive and innocent character. [Thumbs up] It's a divorce + "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" story, angsty at first, then sweet. [Heart] She gave him everything, but could never enter his heart. She thought he would never love anyone else, but discovered he had already given his deepest affections to his ex-girlfriend. Since that's the case, she'll completely abandon him! The "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" is huge and incredibly addictive! [Thumbs up]

24. 324 芷 Zhining’s Winter 芷宁的东天 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted At thirty, Zhining had long since stopped believing in love and decided to live alone, freely and on her own terms. Then a chance game of murder mystery brought the forceful, passionate Shao Dong into her quiet life. His overwhelming possessiveness and affection threw off her familiar rhythm. She had thought she would never fall in love again, but when faced with someone willing to do anything for her, The resolve she had held for years to never marry began to waver. At the halfway point of life 288Reads—Score102Shelves

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    So realistic it's relatable! This is what adult romance is like for ordinary people! No domineering CEO tropes, no unrealistic plot twists! A 30-year-old career woman, laid-back and resigned, is plagued by internal conflicts and doesn't believe in love! She meets a gentle yet aloof male lead in a murder mystery game, and their relationship blossoms into mutual healing! The contrasting jealousy, the subtle ambiguity, the natural sweetness, and the incredibly realistic character development are all top-notch!

25. 325 王 Honor of Kings: A Cute Girl Jungle Carry Who Only Picks Fights with Friends 王者：萌妹野王，专怼熟人 Tang Yuanyuanzi唐园园子Sports434k WordsCompleted Female protagonist + no romance + livestreaming + queen of the game + going crazy + unconventional gaming streams + other games mixed in (I’ve lost too many games. I’m about to go crazy!) Su Qian is a recent female university graduate. During her first summer vacation after graduation, she stayed at home until everyone was sick of her. Her mother told her to go find something to do, but Su Qian only paid lip service, until her mother gave her a final ultimatum and she had no choice but to go loo 3.2kReads8.7Score315Shelves

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    The first one is about the game "Honor of Kings," with no romantic pairing. The second one is about a heterosexual relationship, and the female lead has quite a few aliases.

26. 326 全 The Ji Family’s Cherished Lady 全球团宠纪夫人 Zhou Niannian周年年Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Gu Xiaobei, the Gu family’s eldest daughter who was switched at birth, comes to the city for the first time after growing up in the countryside for eighteen years. Everyone thinks she’s a country bumpkin, but her series of moves leaves them all stunned! What’s so impressive about racing? Her aerobatic flying skills will make your scalp tingle! The entertainment industry’s aloof heartthrob has a box-office low of 500 million? She’s the goddess everyone in the industry admires, and her lowest box- 927Reads9.2Score146Shelves
27. 327 人 The Joys of Life 人间欢喜 Suihou Zhu随侯珠Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted A young couple’s bittersweet romance, sweet moments amid the angst, with an adorable kid to play matchmaker! They had no choice but to break up five years ago, then miraculously reunited five years later. When a sweet, gentle lamb of a woman meets a cunning, calculating fox of a man, every reunion after a long separation has been planned all along. On the day she married him, she curled up in his arms and sobbed. On the day he divorced her, they raised their glasses and wished each other well. W 7.8kReads9.5Score846Shelves

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    No need for further explanation!

28. 328 荞 When the Buckwheat Blossoms Fade, Only White Remains 荞花落尽空余白 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted When the Buckwheat Blossoms Fall, Only White Remains 51Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 329 陆 Captain Lu's Love Story 陆队的恋爱 Tang Tingyi唐听铱Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Special forces team captain & auditor] [Devoted romance + happy ending] Their love is unlike anyone else's. When Lin Xi held a red rose to greet Lu Xiao at the airport, Captain Lu bashfully covered his face. Captain Lu is stern and cold toward everyone, but in front of her, he either gives in or backs down, completely under her thumb. At first, Lin Xi thought he was a cold, fearsome grouch and wanted to stay as far away from him as possible. Unexpectedly, the more she avoided him, the closer th 1.6kReads6.8Score179Shelves

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    A realistic story about a special forces soldier and a female auditor whose love is often strained by long-distance relationship, but ultimately mutual and sweet.

30. 330 儿 My Son Asked Me to Care for His Paralyzed Father, but We've Been Divorced for Ten Years 儿子让我照顾他中风偏瘫的爸，可我离婚十年了 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted My son wants me to care for his father, who's had a stroke and is paralyzed on one side, but I've been divorced for ten years. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 白 My Unrequited Love Is My Direct Boss 白月光他是顶头上司 Li Xi梨西Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Reunited After Years Apart + Broken Hearts Made Whole Again] He waits for a romantic moment, waits for his moon to return. She found her rainbow, and then it was always you. A stunning translator who seems calm and alluring but is actually afraid of phone calls VS a general manager with a heart broad enough to hold the world, whose very skin cells are full of narcissism [Blurb] Yan Nian moved from Lingyun City back to Lincheng City, where her parents arranged for her to work as a wr 5.3kReads9.2Score518Shelves
32. 332 霸 The Dominating Workplace Big Shot and the Newly Widowed Woman 霸道的职场大佬，新寡的她 Furiously Opposed炸毛对对Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her a new widow whom everyone avoided. She had planned to spend the rest of her life in peace, but accidentally fell into the arms of the most powerful man in the city. He was a ruthless, cold-hearted business tycoon who could make or break anyone, and had no interest in women. Yet with her, he pursued her at every turn and kept her firmly by his side: “From now on, your body and your heart belong to me alone.” Everyone urged her to remain faithful to her l 19.2kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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    This book is so relatable; it's a bit tough for two people to be together. I'd call it "The Difficult Love of a Domineering Boss"!

33. 333 爸 Dad Said My Mid-Autumn Gift Wasn't Presentable, Then Slapped My Husband in Public. He Regretted It Like Crazy 爸嫌中秋礼上不得台面，当众扇我老公后，他悔疯了 Quan Xin荃昕12k WordsCompleted Dad said my Mid-Autumn Festival gift was too shabby for the occasion. After he slapped my husband in front of everyone, he regretted it like crazy. 12Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 334 先 Married First, Fell in Love Later: Let It Be Her 先婚后爱，就她吧 Fish Roe and Fish Sauce鱼子鱼酱Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted couple + wealthy family + chasing his wife to the crematorium + everyday family life] After her cousin introduces her to an old man just to humiliate her, and she gets slapped, Yu Huihui starts to turn ruthless. “You found yourself a rich boyfriend? Fine, I can do that too!” A month earlier, she’d slept with Song Jinrong, a man from a powerful family, while in a daze. A month later, she shows up with a “baby bump.” “I’m pregnant!” The man gives her a cold g 52.1kReads8.1Score3.9kShelves

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    [Arranged Marriage to Love + Both Women are Pure + Wealthy Family + Wife-Chasing Hell + Everyday Life] Humiliated by an older man introduced by her cousin, Yu Huihui, after being slapped, begins to turn dark: "So what if you found a rich boyfriend? If you can do it, so can I!" A month ago, she unknowingly slept with Song Jinrong, from a high-ranking official's family. A month later, she approached him with a "pregnant belly": "I'm pregnant!" The man's cold eyes swept over her: "Want me to marry you?" Yu Huihui forced a smile: "... Yes!" To her surprise, Song Jinrong nodded: "Okay, I'll think about it." Marrying into a wealthy family, Yu Huihui's goal is clear: to make money and slap everyone who looks down on her family in the face! But the wealthy family is a battlefield, with a difficult mother-in-law, a fake sister-in-law causing trouble, and a scheming mistress appearing one after another. And her nominal husband, aloof and abstinent in public, coldly watches her struggle for survival like a clown in private. It wasn't until she discovered, "Anyone but you will do," that she realized Song Jinrong harbored a secret crush, and she, as a substitute, could never compete with that shadow… If she couldn't win, she wouldn't! She was done serving him! Yu Huihui clapped her hands and left: This abandoned wife of a wealthy family, whoever wants to be her can be! Seeing the little money-grubber really about to run away with the money, Song Jinrong finally panicked. He pulled her into his arms: "Run away? That shadow has already been replaced by someone!"

35. 335 大 On My Wedding Day, My Fiancé Eloped Overnight with My Sister-in-Law, So I Chose Someone Better 大婚之日，未婚夫和嫂嫂连夜私奔，我另择良人 Quan Xin荃昕Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted On my wedding day, my fiancé eloped with my sister-in-law in the middle of the night, so I chose someone else 20Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 336 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 31.6kReads9.5Score4.7kShelves

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    A handsome tattoo artist and a rebellious female college student from the US meet by chance on a graduation trip. Their daily lives revolve around the tattoo shop, filled with hilarious and silly banter.

37. 337 茉 Jasmine Has Her Day 茉莉有期 The Rabbit Beneath the Chinaberry Tree苦楝树下的兔子Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [A gentle, wise cardiothoracic surgeon × a refined, gracious telecommunications engineer Both each other’s first and only love | Rekindled romance | Reunion after years apart | School days to city life] The first time Xie Shunian saw Shen Zhiqing was at her cousin’s birthday party. He leaned against the terrace railing in a white shirt, soft light gilding his profile. He looked gentle and refined. Mustering her courage, she handed him a glass of iced grape-and-jasmine milk tea. The moment their 2kReads—Score212Shelves

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    The female lead is a doctor, and the male lead works in the telecommunications industry.

38. 338 九 The 1990s Highway Queen: All My Exes Are Big Shots 九零公路女王我的前任们都是大佬 2 Chuan2川Modern Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [Female-Centric, One Woman and Multiple Men! A sultry widow in the 1990s becomes a business tycoon behind the wheel, but can't shake off her clingy, powerful ex-boyfriends!] (1990s setting + romance on the road + no fixed pairing early on, later she picks whoever she likes + the heroine doesn't follow so-called wifely virtue.) After waking up, Fan Meili finds herself a notorious female truck driver in the 1990s. Her predecessor was highly capable, but her romantic history was even more “impressi 20.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    [Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying] This is a female-centric novel, 1v many, about hard work and striving, and all the men in it are high-quality men from the real world, not those fake ones with richest men or anything like that that feel unreal. This is a realistic and relatable, satisfying novel. @2

39. 339 晴 Confession on a Sunny Day 晴日告白 Nuo Ai榒艾Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted [Radiant Little Sun × Handsome Shopkeeper Who's Hard to Read] Complete A new pet shop opened on the corner of Chunlan Street. The handsome owner was tall and slender, with striking features and a clear voice like a mountain stream on a scorching summer day. Yu Jinxi took a liking to him at first sight, so she brought her dog to the shop every other day. Before long, she had left her heart with the taciturn, inscrutable shopkeeper. * After Shopkeeper Xu refused to bathe her spotless white dog and 4.3kReads9.4Score632Shelves

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    These are my three favorite books recently. The first and third books are so moving they made me cry, and the second book is so funny.

40. 340 救 Help! My Handsome Senior in the Shared Apartment Is Flirting Like Crazy 救命！合租学长撩疯了 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] A socially anxious, skin-hungry softie × a cool, ruthless heartthrob with a sharp tongue The first thing Chu Yu did after moving into her new home was ask on social media: "What do I do if my live-in roommate is ridiculously handsome?" "I have no experience writing fiction. Can I learn from my roommate?" "What if I was watching a video and accidentally projected it onto my roommate's room..." "When my skin hunger flares up, can I go to my roommate for help..." They 58.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
41. 341 难 So Hard to Win Over! The Wealthy Heir Humbly Confesses His Love 难哄！豪门继承人卑微低头示爱 Naturally Radiant自然发光Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Cold, Pretentious Heir to a Wealthy Family x Insecure, Affection-Starved Office Worker] [The Hero Falls in Love After One Night x The Heroine Is Always Ready to Run] When they first met, Ling Yanshu warned Cheng Man, “We need to keep our relationship secret. No one outside can find out. Understand?” Cheng Man nodded and passed herself off as someone bound to secrecy in his social circle. But Ling Yanshu was dissatisfied. “Are you embarrassed to be my girlfriend?” * After they got their marriage 1.4kReads—Score111Shelves

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    It's quite relatable. The female lead, due to her childhood experiences, is insecure, timid, and doesn't believe in love. The male lead transforms from a domineering heir into someone who learns empathy and cares for a woman's emotions. The two journey together, growing and redeeming each other.

42. 342 他 He Really Took the Bait and Can't Stop Grinning 他真被吊成翘嘴了 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Book title: Orange Coffee] Pei Shuang first met Li Changying at Xiyuan North Station. He was very tall, with a long, well-proportioned build and a striking presence. Slicked-back hair, black leather jacket, black sunglasses, and vintage gradient-ripped jeans. A male celebrity. A cool guy. A fashionista. That was Pei Shuang’s first impression of him. And it was mostly accurate. On the first day of freshman registration at Xiyuan University, he became famous. Rumors r 36.8kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves
43. 343 我 My Life After Someone Took Over My Body 我被夺舍后的人生 Mu Yizi Jun木易子君Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Secret crush + sweet romance + intense push-and-pull between the leads + delicate heroine and powerful hero] Chen Rui'an was possessed by someone who turned her life into a complete mess: quitting the job at the company she had worked so hard to get into, divorcing her beloved husband, and getting dumped by a rich second-generation heir... By the time she got her body back, all that remained of her once enviable life was a total mess. She thought her life was over and that things could never ge 9.7kReads9.3Score907Shelves

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    This book tells the story from the perspective of a woman who has been possessed, showing how she regains control of her body and life. I was so upset and cried so much at the beginning, but it has a happy ending! The second male lead wins! Ryan is a strong person who won't be defeated by anything, and he finds happiness in the end. Yay!

44. 344 钱 A Marriage of Money 钱婚 Gu Xiner顾新儿Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted To become the dutiful daughter, good wife, and loving mother everyone expected, Liu Xiaoqing buried her youthful dreams and deepest desires before the age of thirty-three, living a life of constant compromise. After graduating, she painfully gave up her dream of becoming a writer and took the civil service exam, becoming a government employee. At home, she endured her in-laws' repeated provocations, again and again, just to preserve her marriage. At work, she likewise chose to put up with her 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very realistic novel, and the heroine's experience is very inspiring!

45. 345 爱 The Algorithm of Love 爱情的算法 Running Yangyang奔阳阳Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [A wealthy, socially anxious woman who can’t stand being touched × a handsome pauper who sells his body to get by one day at a time] [Romance + healing + wish fulfillment + realism + emotional push and pull] Tian Yao believes math is the only truth. She designed an algorithm to predict customers’ buying habits. Although the job has made her plenty of money, she is thirty and has almost no dating experience. Because she is so sensitive, Tian Yao struggles with social interactions. Even dating an 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead desperately needs money and chooses a shortcut: selling his body! The female lead becomes a small-time millionaire through her genius in economics! They are each other's salvation! It has a powerful aftertaste! Excellent writing and solid logic!

46. 346 渗 Love by Infiltration 渗透式爱情 Cong Yuanyuan丛圆圆Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A troublemaker who seems tough but is soft inside × a younger, scheming man who always cleans up after her Mature adults pushing each other to the limit | Love at first sight, bold flirting, and ambiguous sparks | Dark humor and two crazies falling in love [Playing the fool to catch the tiger, a younger man taming a playboy, and a woman completely under her husband’s thumb] From love at first sight to a love that runs deep: an oddball paired with a lunatic, falling harder with every passing day. 5.6kReads8.5Score461Shelves

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    These two are hilarious; their daily life is so entertaining!

47. 347 文 The Imperial Seal and the White Book 文玺白书 Green Mountains and Lang青山与朗Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted [A cool, aloof, gentle professor who knows how to flirt VS a taciturn woodcarver] [Age gap × sweet romance × long-laid plans × healing each other] The distant mountains steamed with mist, blurred by the rain. A boy in a wheelchair was trapped beneath the eaves of an old house, glaring resentfully at the entire world. A little girl came through the mountain rain and left behind an orange-yellow umbrella. Shen Suiwen closed his moist, reddened eyes in relief. From then on, he clung to the salvati 9Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Very ordinary characters, a long-lasting relationship, it's really nice to see them go from being distant to slowly getting closer, and then loving each other and supporting each other [crying] [crying]

48. 348 孤 The Orphan Girl and the Scholar 孤女和秀才 Hei You黑又Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Traditional farming life + Orphaned at three + Her sweetheart breaks off their engagement + Takes down the wicked + Marries a penniless scholar + Devoted husband] Qinglian’s father was a scholar in Qingxi Village, and her mother was a renowned beauty. Sadly, fate took both of them too soon, and they died in an accident when Qinglian was three, leaving their daughter Wan Qinglian an orphan. Brother Hai was betrothed to Qinglian from the time they were in the cradle. Unfortunately, his sharp-tong 120Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A good traditional farming novel with a very intelligent female protagonist; it's already completed.

49. 349 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 23.2kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    The male and female leads entered into a business marriage. After marriage, they treated each other with respect. Ji Yunjia knew that Song Jiming had someone else in his heart, and Song Jiming also knew that she had someone else in hers. Song Jiming waited for her to let go of her past before consummating their marriage. Later, Ji Yunjia slowly fell for him, only to discover that Song Jiming still didn't love her. Song Jiming thought she would never divorce him, until his "white moonlight" appeared, and Ji Yunjia chose to divorce him. Ji Yunjia: "He said he belonged to the country first, then to me. I don't blame him. You said you don't love me, and I don't blame you either. [Crying]"

50. 350 篱 South Mountain Beyond the Garden Fence 篱笆院里见南山 Qian Jin na千谨naAncient Romance432k WordsCompleted This is at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, in a cottage behind a bamboo fence. Li Zhu is a refugee who fled from who knows where. Her clothes are tattered, her face is gaunt and yellow, and her hair is cropped to her ears. When she first arrives in Nanshan Village, the villagers think she's a man who doesn't know any better. Who else would cut their hair so short? It shows no respect for one's parents. Li Zhu says her husband's family cast her out. She was a second wife, and after her husband's d 713Reads7.6Score109Shelves

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    This is a super heartwarming slice-of-life farming story, a simple tale of happy life.

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