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. 401 交 The Traffic Police Captain Has His Eye on Me 交警队长向我看 Little Two Three Three小两三三Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted [Quirky, flirty teacher × cool, obsessive, and calculating traffic police captain] [Mutual firsts + devoted husband + love at first sight + bickering couple + mutual devotion] The day He Tao met Duan Wangzhen, he was dressed in red, standing beneath a tree, his cool, striking figure reflected in the shadows. Riding her garbage cart to dump trash, He Tao fell for him at first sight. But her dream was quickly shattered when the rude man called out to her on the bus. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think y 734Reads9.3Score133Shelves
2. 402 逃 The Runaway Bride 逃婚记 White Jade Capital白玉京Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted [Bold, carefree older heroine X younger snake demon who can take human form] When I was twenty-five, my parents pressured me into marrying a man I didn’t love, and who didn’t love me. I had two sons in five years and was forced to become a housewife. My husband sneered that I spent every day lounging around at home; my mother-in-law cursed me for doing nothing but spending her son’s money; even my own mother blamed me for not taking proper care of my family or serving my in-laws. In a fit of rag 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   It's a great article. I recommend everyone to read it. The writing is natural and smooth, and the story is in line with the current situation of life. Maybe every married woman can't bear the trivial chores of the family and wants to escape from married life countless times. The author really writes about that sense of suffocation. It's worth reading. The only one who can always save ourselves is ourselves. We must be independent and self-reliant. Even marriage is not a necessary option in life. In short, living your own wonderful life is not in vain~ Let's encourage you all!

3. 403 小 Xia's Dong Is Both Goofy and Wild 小夏的大冬又憨又野 Xiang Dududu香嘟嘟嘟Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced] [She pursues him at first, then he pursues her] It starts out sweet and innocent, then gets a little steamy. I shamelessly think it's pretty good. He's a sushi shop owner who barely talks and blushes at the drop of a hat, so he never dares to fall for a girl. Then Ning Xiaoxia appears, and the little deer in his heart starts pounding wildly. “Why are you different from before?” “You opened the mechanism...” A down-to-earth novel, not a domineering CEO story. I chos 38Reads8.4Score—Shelves
4. 404 爱 Love Like a Galaxy 爱若星河 The Demon Yao Yao夭夭本妖Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Affectionate and flirtatious grilled-fish shop owner vs. gentle, charming teacher + sweet daily life + both are each other's first and only + love at first sight] "Hey, handsome, can I trade WeChat for cash?" When they first met, Su Wanwan had no cash to buy candied hawthorns, so she stopped some random man on the street to exchange cash. He thought she was using a pickup line. "Sure." Xie Jingheng opened his WeChat QR code, only to hear her say, "The payment code will do." He had to admit, tha 3.8kReads9.1Score321Shelves
5. 405 古 Daily Life Raising Children in Ancient Times 古代养娃日常生活 Shui Bo1984水波1984Ancient Romance911k WordsCompleted [Ancient times]+ [Dual Transmigration]+ [Raising children]+ [Alternate history]+ [Family life]+ [No personal dimension]+ [No golden finger] Mu Yi’an is an agricultural schoolteacher in her thirties who never married and nearly got kicked out by her own mother. Jiang Shuyun is a high school politics teacher in his forties and a committed non-marriage, non-parenthood advocate. His parents are away most of the time and respect his choices. An elevator accident sends them both to the fictional Da Li 13.7kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   These books are recommended.

6. 406 我 I [Urge] You to Believe in Science 我【劝】你相信科学 Swallows Fly on a Clear Day天晴燕子飞Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + the supernatural + cultivation + urban life + strong female lead + 1v1] An everyday story about city life. Jiang Qing was born with spiritual perception and awakens the bloodline of a great shaman. Her mind comes with a built-in great-shaman-branded “portable hard drive.” Jiang Qing had hoped to keep a low profile, but as soon as she arrives in the capital, she accidentally wanders into the Special Affairs Office, completes her identity verification for no apparent reason, and bec 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It is an urban daily novel with a supernatural color. The heroine awakens the blood of the great witches, raises pets, goes to work, and solves the mess left by the great witches. The male protagonist is a calm and rational type. Neither of them is a romantic person. They focus on their careers and rarely fall in love.

7. 407 网 My Online Boyfriend Is Devoted 网恋男友他很专一 A Redbud Sprig一枝红豆蔻Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted Jin Xiangsi fell in love online… Her online boyfriend was ten years older. They knew each other for two years, dated for one, and finally met in person. She thought the most she had to worry about was getting scammed. She never expected to meet the love of her life. She was glad that, back when they were playing a game, Han Nan had landed a shot right on her. [Sweet romance + youthful ambition + nontraditional esports + short novel + putting scumbags in their place + around 200,000 words] 5.8kReads9.2Score616Shelves
8. 408 冬 Winter Ambitions 冬日野望 An Teng安藤Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted [Published] [Gentle wolfish boy × free-spirited travel blogger] [The heroine is an intermittent straight shooter; the hero is sweet, wild, and naturally flirtatious] How they meet: One snowy winter day when Gu Zhaoxi is twenty-five, she meets a boy in a desolate wilderness blanketed in snow. He has a beautiful bone structure and a straight back that holds a quiet strength, like a young wolf wandering the grasslands. Yet somehow, he’s so gentle that he’ll softly say “okay” to anything she asks. W 6.8kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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   Highly recommend these three modern novels! [Top Post][Top Post] They're relatable, not the typical domineering CEO type. [Thinking] The love stories of ordinary people! [Top Post][Top Post] ① Childhood sweethearts, innocent and pure. I treat you like a brother, but you want to marry me?! High score and completed! [Top Post][Top Post] ② The female lead is a travel blogger who meets the male lead, a Tibetan guide. They develop feelings for each other within seven days and embark on a mutual journey. [Top Post][Top Post] High score and completed! ③ The female lead lives a serious life. She has a husband, children, a career, a house, and savings, but she falls ill. During her treatment, she becomes someone else, helping them overcome their difficulties and earning a reward, thus making up for her regrets. A beautiful ending! [Thumbs Up][Thumbs Up][Thumbs Up]

9. 409 深 A Romance at a Shenzhen Factory 深圳工厂情缘 Jiangnan Yixiao江南一肖Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted My new story is here! You’re welcome to 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! 3kReads8.9Score217Shelves

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   It tells the story of people who worked in different eras, except the male lead is a bit of a womanizer.

10. 410 狠 A Cruel Mother, a Broken Home, and Me, Unbroken 狠心的妈，破碎的家，不屈的我 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Urban3.3M WordsOngoing [Male-Oriented, Rural, Family, Comeback, Power Fantasy, Inspirational] Abandoned by his own mother, abused by his stepmother, and struck by his father's sudden misfortune. Su Yang, a poor boy from the mountains, has been left battered by his family's cruelty. With no one to lean on and no support to count on, he can only fight his own way to survival. He studies hard, weathers turmoil on campus, and makes his way in the business world. His heartless relatives come crawling back to latch onto his 28.1kReads8.2Score2.3kShelves

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    A young man from Wenshan Village, whose life story is filled with hard work and perseverance, has gone on to attend a prestigious university and become a successful entrepreneur.

11. 411 风 The Wind Has Its Reasons for Coming 风有风的来意 Jia Jia佳家Modern Romance657k WordsCompleted The hero has loved her for years / The second male lead grovels to win her back A realistic road-trip story + no domineering CEO, no pampered wife, no coercion, no yandere + mature adults + light comedy (not a devoted, exclusive couple / not a happy ending) A cold-faced female CEO & a rugged man with many secret identities (painter / volunteer teacher in Tibet / part-time driver) * Leng Qing: The world is my oyster, and I’ll open it with my sword. A Xin: Before I can no longer see, I’ll remember 2.9kReads9.2Score419Shelves

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    A road trip story, a love story that takes place in Wuhan.

12. 412 许 She Let Him Play with Fire 许她玩火 Durian Huohuo榴莲火火Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Independent, clear-headed photographer heroine] & [Scheming, devoted CEO hero] She makes the first move and tempts him, then they keep each other on tenterhooks. One pursues, the other gives in, and they're both all in [both virgins] [Sweet romance, extra sweet] Not brainless, sound values, both smart After getting drunk, Huai An gazed at Xu Zhisheng with a pair of slender, soulful phoenix eyes, looking utterly seductive. “Kiss me.” 324Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Close to life, full text and three views online, not brainless, sweet article, all staff are good people

13. 413 星 Xing Tianman 星天满 Where Did Wang Go王哪去了Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman / lust before love / reunion after time apart / both clear-eyed] Black-haired, wavy-haired tattoo artist vs. close-cropped director of a jewelry company The first night, she slipped away in secret. The second time they met, she disappeared without a word again. Until they meet once more. He looks at the woman he's longed for day and night and offers his hand. “Hello, I'm Ke Yiming.” She takes his hand. “Hello, I'm Nan Jiawen.” Every time I think of you, a flower blooms. T 379Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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    A realistic portrayal of the daily life of a mature couple living together [smirk]. It's sweet, delicate, and fast-paced. Both characters are straightforward and mature adults. A must-watch for those who enjoy this kind of story [thumbs up].

14. 414 全 The Whole World Knows You Like Me 全世界都知道你喜欢我 Su Wantang苏莞棠Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [School life + childhood sweethearts + mutual pining + both leads have no past relationships + reunion after a long separation] Everyone in the world knew you liked me. I was the only one who didn’t. But what you didn’t know was that I liked you just as much. A youthful crush is like a dream. Only after waking up do you realize that all the signs were there. The figure I could always see in the distance, our fleeting glances, and that summer breeze brushing my face as you carried your easel over 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is close to daily life, there is no system, no cheats such as rebirth, and there are no bloody or slap-in-the-face plots. The male and female protagonists are ordinary people. They worked hard for their dreams when they were students and only got together when they grew up. It is a campus crush story.

15. 415 一 One and Two-Thirds Generations Apart 一又三分之二代沟 Dandongni丹东尼Modern Romance176k WordsOngoing Four years apart: campus and society, naivety and worldliness, sincerity and hypocrisy. Emotional cold violence, or change? Choose what is better, or stay true to yourself? Is this a slow-simmered bowl of porridge, or a half-finished product built on lies? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The main plot revolves around a love story between a novice escort and a novice boss. Initially, the escort only wants the boss to place more orders, and even the novice boss knows she's just after his money. However, as they spend more time together, they seem to develop feelings for each other. These initial feelings, over time, evolve into liking and love. The story follows their journey of discovering their own and each other's flaws, learning how to navigate love, and bravely striving for their relationship – a story of modern citizens. The female lead is a college student in her second or third year, gradually maturing as she enters the workforce. The male lead, on the other hand, was rebellious in his youth, but through illness, work, and family circumstances, he becomes more worldly-wise. However, he remains impulsive at heart and struggles with emotional self-control, which is a common source of conflict in their relationship. The story is currently about one-fifth complete; the ending will likely be either marriage or a breakup. They're currently in the early stages of their relationship, and both are initially putting on a show. In the middle stages, the characters gradually shed their burdens and open their hearts. In the later stages, they think about things together, work towards the same goal, and want to give each other a home. However, the main characters in this book are actually the male and female leads, and there will be relatively few descriptions of other characters. There may be some involvement of friendship and family, but not much. The main story is about two young people in modern society, and the problems they face in their long-distance relationship and how they get along in love.

16. 416 今 Today Is a Good Day to Break Up 今日宜分手 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance + groveling pursuit] Because of a promise made while drunk, she spent several years foraging wild vegetables. The year Wang Sinian graduated from university, he promised her that if they were still together five years later, they would get married. That promise kept Jiang Wanlu hooked, sticking to Wang Sinian like a burr he couldn't shake off. Wang Sinian's friends often joked that she was his free nanny, and secretly bet on when the two of them would break up. Even Wang Sinia 13.5kReads7.8Score735Shelves
17. 417 心 Untamed Heart 心野 Mu Liuliu沐六六Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted [Mutual firsts, one-on-one romance + medicine + two top students + sweet romance + happy ending] Mu Zi is the third generation of a medical family. Her maternal grandfather is a leading neurosurgeon, and both her parents have made names for themselves in medicine. She is a medical student at Z University. Ye Jiashu comes from a complicated family background. Quiet, brilliant, talented, and strikingly handsome, he is the aloof campus idol of Z University's School of Engineering. A few important 4.9kReads9.3Score589Shelves

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    I have read this book before. I like this author very much. The writing is very good. The heroine is a doctor. The author should have a deep understanding of medicine and be very close to the study, work and life of real medical students. The male protagonist is a very warm person and very masculine. I highly recommend [Bookshelf Plus One][Bookshelf Plus One]

18. 418 二 Marrying into a Powerful Family for the Second Time 二嫁进高门 M Auspicious Snow Heralds a Bountiful YearM瑞雪兆丰年Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Cool-headed, Clear-eyed Female Lead vs. Love-Struck Male Lead] [Second Marriage + First Love + Love That Grows Over Time] A wonderfully heartwarming novel. After Lin Nuan discovers her husband’s affair, she raises their son alone and meets Jin Yang, her ex-husband’s college classmate. Lin Nuan has no idea she is Jin Yang’s first love. He fell for her at first sight back when she was dating his classmate, and as soon as he learns she is single, he wastes no time launching a passionate pursuit. L 5.4kReads9.0Score566Shelves
19. 419 熙 A Perfectly Sunny Day 熙阳正好 two Brushtwo刷子Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted It begins with love at first sight, and grows through the quiet passage of time. This is not a story of thunderbolts and flames. It’s about how two independent souls gradually come to see each other as they truly are through a series of perfectly timed encounters: his effortless command of his profession, her fierce passion when creating; his attentiveness etched into his bones, her tenderness hidden beneath her easygoing nature. When Yangyang’s “yang” meets Jingxi’s “xi,” it is like sunlight 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is really well-written, and the emotional development is very natural. [Eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji]

20. 420 过 The Past-Her-Prime Girl Is a Little Sweet 过期少女有点甜 Su Yunqing苏蕴卿Modern Romance167k WordsOngoing [Academy professor + airline executive] Professor Zhang Rongshi discovers that the man whose affair he exposed is the husband of Bei Yining, a beautiful woman with whom he jointly holds five million yuan in assets. Her junior colleague, whom she personally helped get a job, has betrayed her. Can Bei Yining get past it? Bei Yining’s ex-boyfriend, Jiang Jiachen, is powerful and influential. When he pursues her again, Bei Yining sees through him and realizes that what matters most to him has never —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-promotion! [Professor of the Academy of Science + Golden Collar of the Airline] Professor Zhang Rongshi discovered that the man he had cheated on was actually the husband of the beautiful woman Bei Yining, who jointly held an asset of five million with him. Being cuckolded by the junior sister who gave him a job, can Bei Yining get over this hurdle? Bei Yining's ex-boyfriend Jiang Jiachen was in a high position and pursued her again. Bei Yining realized that the most important thing in his mind was not love at all. On the contrary, it is said that Zhang Rongshi, who does not believe in marriage, is the beloved man who always accompanies him tenderly.

21. 421 木 A Hibiscus Love Story 木槿之恋 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted The tangled loves and hatreds of three couples: Mu Jin and Zhang Chaoyang, Wen Qiongfang and Lin Shiyuan, and Fang Yuan and Peng Guangyuan. How long can love last? What holds a family together? Love, marriage, family, and money intertwine in an intense tangle of feelings and desire. Who is right? Who is wrong? Fate lends a hand in everything, yet every choice is our own… There are no perfectly faithful couples here, only human nature. 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves
22. 422 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 13.9kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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    Both of these books are available to listen to or read. Both are realistic stories, and the characters each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some characters are both lovable and hateful! The first book is completely misleading because of its title.

23. 423 新 Lane 23, Xinkangli 新康里23弄 A Suo阿琐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Even today, you are still the light in my heart. 923Reads9.2Score102Shelves
24. 424 春 When the Spring Breeze Stirs 春风乍起 A Hui Sa阿回卅Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Seven years after they parted, Jing Zhe unexpectedly ran into the guy she had secretly loved in high school at the psychiatric clinic: the intern doctor Yi Yuheng. Separated by the long desk in the consultation room, they stared at each other in surprise. The two who had once been fiercely competitive in school still seemed evenly matched: She was weighed down by depression caused by attention deficit disorder (ADD), while his face clearly showed how thoroughly he had given up on himself. Fortun 8.9kReads9.6Score1.4kShelves

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    They are all very close to real life.

25. 425 烟 Fireworks in Peach Blossom Haven 烟火桃源 Fog Shrouds the Dream of the Heart雾锁心梦Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted The five beauties of yesteryear are all 25 now. Amid the daily chaos of chores and making ends meet, their lives are still full of color... Their husbands cheat, their daughters rebel, their sons squander the family fortune, and their parents grow old. Everything looks like a mess, but so what? Isn’t life about keeping on living and making the most of every bit of chaos? Let it all get messy. That’s what gives life its down-to-earth warmth! Let it all get messy. Their little paradise will always 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so relatable! Feel free to check it out!

26. 426 引 Luring Her into His Embrace 引她沉溺 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Gentle, classically elegant dancer vs. distinguished young master of the capital] [Ex-husband's regret arc, male lead has loved her for years and steps in, happy ending] As the most beautiful star of the capital's song and dance troupe, Shen Yao has no shortage of male admirers, yet she has loved Wen Qi for years. During the year she was secretly married to Wen Qi, he was always unsmiling and reserved around her, and never appeared in public with her. She strictly observed the terms of their ag 5.1kReads9.3Score603Shelves
27. 427 向 Falling Toward the Milky Way 向银河坠落 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Gentle Policewoman vs. Cool, Reserved Forensic Doctor] [Ex's Regret Arc + Marriage Before Love for the Heroine + Secret Crush Comes True for the Hero + Both Pure + Happy Ending] On the eve of meeting his parents, Jiang Jianyue noticed signs of another woman in Qi Sili's life. The girl was young and cute, like a delicate little white flower. - She sent him a breakup text, but he assumed she was just throwing a tantrum and replied, “Calm down.” She glanced at the message and blocked him without a —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 晨 The Morning Breeze Knows My Heart 晨风知我意 The Cat Who Fell in Love with Eating Fish爱上吃鱼的猫Modern Romance40k WordsOngoing Song Chenfeng, a tech geek, works at a startup. As a conscientious employee at a client-service company, he has always worked diligently. He never expected that one day, one of his college alumni would become his client. He thought it would be easy to work with someone he knew, but he never expected Song Chenfeng to feel so conflicted! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So far, it all feels very close to real life.

29. 429 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 54.4kReads8.5Score3.9kShelves

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    A realistic and down-to-earth workplace novel set within the system! It's very good! It's sweet while also focusing on career development, with a comfortable and not cloying pace.

30. 430 冲 A Dangerous Possession to Bring Good Fortune 冲喜之危险占有 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [A calculating, suit-wearing tough guy who starts out scheming and later becomes utterly devoted x a beauty who is black-hearted on the inside and pure on the outside from start to finish] [Mutual devotion, sweet romance, happy ending, faithful leads] Jiang Sui agreed to marry Lu Chiyu in place of her younger sister, but soon found herself caught in the web of his suspicions. Black-hearted on the inside, she nervously played the role of a “helpless beauty.” She poured Lu Chiyu some water. Crash! 258Reads9.0Score—Shelves
31. 431 离 After My Divorce, My Son's Real Dad Tried to Scam Me 离婚后，我被儿子他亲爹碰瓷了 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby] A marriage in name only had trapped Xie Ningxia for six years. Six years later, her ex-husband's first love returned, and she immediately stepped aside. But just after the divorce, she unexpectedly became a mother. Looking at the child who resembled her so much, Xie Ningxia couldn't help feeling a little flustered... What made her even more anxious was that the child's father was Chen Huaizheng, the president of the Chen Group, whose power in Beic 2.1kReads9.3Score237Shelves
32. 432 师 The Right Way to Start a Teacher-Student Romance 师生恋的正确打开方式 A Day in the Life of a Bar Owner酒吧老版娘的一天Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Yangshui isn’t Chang’an, and there’s no one from Chang’an here. Someone from Chang’an is far away, so don’t stop here for their sake. Life is so long, yet you’re gone. A Ge, in my next life, I only want to spend it in Yangshui as a teacher. You can be a nurse, and we’ll stay in our little town and live out our days in peace. 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and realistic romance novel. The male lead is the chemistry teacher in the class next to the female lead's. The female lead confesses her feelings to him after the college entrance exam but is rejected. Then, when the female lead is a sophomore in college, she goes on a blind date for her sister and meets the male lead. The male lead is extremely jealous and invites the female lead to the suburbs to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve. He wants to confess his feelings but is afraid that the female lead will not go, so he uses all sorts of little tricks.

33. 433 明 Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You! 明天，我依然爱你！ Silly Chrysanthemum笨笨菊Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Shui Qingru is a bright, clever country girl with an ordinary face. Qin Ruxu is a handsome, wealthy young man. They meet again after four years apart, but by then Shui Qingru has two children, and Qin Ruxu is married. Qin Ruxu cries, “Xiaoru, everyone’s picking on me. Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” Shui Qingru replies helplessly, “Back then, your mother and your fiancée drove me out, and I didn’t cry. Have a little backbone!” 1.7kReads—Score104Shelves

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    Self-recommendation! New author, new book, the story is engaging, infuriating, and hilarious! There are surprises at every turn!

34. 434 永 A Life That Never Gives Up 永不言弃的人生 Li Nianlu, Who Loves Rootless Vines喜欢无根藤的黎念露Modern Romance156k WordsOngoing This is a tale of a woman’s growth into the heroine of her own life, a set of rules for cultivating herself amid the mortal world. It is also a drama of life, where lofty ideals collide with harsh reality, and a painful tug-of-war between personal aspirations and life’s unpredictability. How do you survive? What kind of life do you want to lead? Imagination is pointless, and life offers no rehearsal. Once you step onto the stage, there’s no turning back. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is close to life and writes about the struggles of ordinary people. The love stories of ordinary people are also deeply touching. The loneliness and courage of struggling alone make people cry. It is you, me and the epitome of each of us.

35. 435 离 After the Divorce 离婚之后 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [An animated series based on this book is coming soon. If you enjoy Qiuqiu's work, please keep an eye out for it!] This story tackles a subject close to real life, one I've always wanted to write about but never dared to. After writing a few feel-good power fantasies, I found myself returning to this subject, with an even stronger urge to express what I wanted to say. And so this book was born… Yang Zhixuan was a full-time homemaker who was divorced after fifteen years of marriage. On a snowy ni 10.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    It looks alright so far.

36. 436 此 From Now On, I Take Refuge in the Buddha 此后皈依佛 Planted at Nineteen十九栽Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted A soldier stationed on the border x a dazzling actress. A little heads-up: the first forty chapters are a slow burn~ A youthful crush is like a gust of wind. I thought that once it blew past, it would be gone. Who knew I’d end up keeping you in my heart for so many years? The twists and turns of life never stop, but fate has a funny way of bringing people together. The year Fu Yusheng met Xu Yanqing, he was seventeen, young and full of life. The year Xu Yanqing met Fu Yusheng, she was twenty-f 4kReads9.4Score451Shelves
37. 437 丧 Two Years After My Husband’s Death, I Finally Found Happiness 丧夫两年后我开启幸福人生啦 Pear Blossoms Aren't Snow梨花不是雪Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, No Angst for the Female Lead] [An Ordinary Love Story] Life is unpredictable. Liang Xiaojiao never imagined she would be widowed before turning thirty-two. After recovering from the pain of losing her husband, she decided she would never marry again or look for another man. She was just an ordinary woman with a modest background, no house, and no car. She couldn't expect to find a particularly good man if she remarried. Besides, she had a daughter, and she didn't want to have any 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is very relatable; the male and female leads are ordinary people with no net worth of over 100 million, not even a million.

38. 438 新 Blissful Newlyweds 新婚宴尔 Half the Sky半个苍穹Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [The heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero’s secret crush comes true] [1v1, both are virgins + modern urban romance + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + healing] [Elegant, resilient elementary school teacher vs. refined, calculating surgeon] When they first met again, Jiang Jiayan and He Yanzhou were simply former classmates reunited after years apart. The next time they met, they unexpectedly became each other’s blind date. At the time, Jiang Jiayan was at a low point in he 2.3kReads8.9Score219Shelves

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    Down-to-earth and realistic

39. 439 重 Reborn: The Moonlight Falls in Love with Me 重生之白月光爱上我 Half the Sky半个苍穹Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads' first relationships, reborn + school life + sweet romance + daily life] [Bright and sunny heroine with a thoughtful heart VS aloof and distant hero who's devoted and faithful] Before she was reborn, she was overweight and insecure. Until the day she died, she drifted through life without any purpose. He, meanwhile, was like the bright moon in the sky, someone far beyond her reach. She was always unconsciously searching for his figure out of the corner of her eye. That's 2.4kReads9.2Score256Shelves
40. 440 荣 A Glorious Return for Ruozhi 荣归若芷 Guest of the Sui Garden随园客Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted “Love at first sight + weighing the pros and cons = you’re the best choice!” [Office worker × powerful playboy] A romance that gets straight to the point! Lin Ruozhi: “The Lin and Rong families have been family friends for generations, but you and I are from different worlds. I won’t marry someone I don’t like, who doesn’t like me either.” Rong Qi: “How do you know you won’t fall for me?” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, there is. This is a realistic romance novel, not melodramatic or love-obsessed. Both the male and female leads are clear-headed and realistic people.

41. 441 互 Flirting Back and Forth! Joining a Dating Show with My Crush 互撩！和男神一起上恋综 Half the Sky半个苍穹Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Dating show + reunion after years apart + mutual secret crushes + each other's first love] [Gentle, perceptive, sensitive woman + free-spirited, outspoken, aloof man] - Inspired by the Korean variety show Love Siblings - One-on-one romance / each other's first love / reunion after years apart / mutual secret crushes - The story's tags are based on the blurb; this is not a showbiz novel Blurb: Just as Shen Jiahe resolves to move on from the man she has secretly loved for years, she unexpectedl 813Reads7.0Score101Shelves
42. 442 他 He’s Free as the Wind 他像风一样自由 Zi Feiyu子非鱼Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted They say Lu Yan, the head of the cultural relics protection team, is ferocious, ruthless, and impossibly tough. When he runs into Xu He, he has just taken down a gang of relic thieves and is coolly tending to his bleeding arm. Only Xu He knows that this impossibly tough Captain Lu will cross half the desert to keep her safe, secretly blush at the tips of his ears when he confesses his feelings, hold her tightly in his arms when they kiss, and even decorate a room for her that is bursting with gi 714Reads9.4Score142Shelves

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    This book is so relatable to real people! The chapters are concise, the plot is tightly woven, and the writing logic is clear. The author has created a very three-dimensional character, making it impossible to put down – I read it in one go! The male and female leads are just like the title suggests, "He is as free as the wind." I hope all my friends won't miss it. If you, like me, enjoy fresh plots but dislike drawn-out stories, you absolutely, positively shouldn't miss it.

43. 443 春 Endless Spring Days 春日茫茫 Fish Bone Tea鱼骨茶Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted [College romance between an older woman and a younger man, everyday life, sweet romance] A sweet younger man whose looks are completely at odds with his personality × a gentle, poised, gorgeous older woman Jiang Xing never expected that an utterly ordinary evening after work, spent evading someone who was following her, would end with her gaining a boyfriend. At first glance, he seems fierce and unapproachable. But once she gets to know him, she can’t help falling for him. Please leave a review 30Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    This is so common.

44. 444 移 Changing Nests [Original Novel of the Short Drama Starring Liu Xiaoxu and Wang Gege!!!] 移巢【刘萧旭×王格格主演短剧 同名原著小说！！！】 Sissi, Whose Conscience Is Clear衾影无惭的SissiModern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Starring Liu Xiaoxu and Wang Gege in the short drama of the same name, based on this original novel!!!] [Yi Linxun: a brooding, restrained, devoted husband and loyal wolfdog who regrets his choices | Chao Ning: a sharp, clear-eyed beauty who knows how to play her cards] [Modern romance + premium novel + urban life + marriage before love + mature romance + the regretful ex’s arduous pursuit] Chao Ning is beautiful, talented, and curvy. She’s a bona fide rich beauty, but she’s neither arrogant n 6.2kReads9.5Score644Shelves

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    Although it's a story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, it's very down-to-earth and realistic, depicting a true relationship between a man and a woman. Their journey from strangers to lovers feels like watching friends around you fall in love again.

45. 445 婚 Married Life, Peaceful and Serene 婚后，年岁静好 Young Master Wenshu文姝公子Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Complete] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Seven-Year Age Gap] + [Both Leads Are Inexperienced, Happy Ending] Perfect bedtime reading, overflowing with sweetness and cozy everyday moments “Mr. Qi, be honest. Was it love at first sight for you when we met on our blind date?” Qi Nian lovingly kissed his wife’s forehead. “No.” Jingshu: “Hmm?” Qi Nian: “It was even earlier than that.” Jingshu had assumed Qi Nian married her just to fend off pressure to settle down, since he was famous for being rest 1.3kReads9.1Score134Shelves

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    Ordinary people's love

46. 446 旧 An Old Flame Rekindled: Becoming an Idol's Adored Little Wife 旧爱重燃，成为偶像的小娇妻 Mu Tingyangyang木汀央央Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted One is the idol of countless young women, and the other is a beautiful university lecturer. They come from completely different worlds, so how could their paths ever cross? “Gu Ziyou has liked him for a long time...” “Isn’t that only natural? Any woman would fall for Jiang Qingjue.” “Jiang Qingjue loves her too. He’s loved her since high school...” What neither of them knows is that she doesn’t love the celebrity Jiang Qingjue. She loves Jiang Qingjue, the ordinary classmate. Is there someone yo 17Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads were high school classmates, a sweet slice-of-life story, not melodramatic, and it's finished.

47. 447 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is available on Hongguo and Fanqie. The animated drama Help, My Boss Says One Thing and Means Another is available on Hongguo. Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She’s a chubby little foodie who’s both hardworking and has a hearty appetite. Her parents have always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who enjoys good food and won’t judge her. Though the road to love has been full of twists and turns, she eventuall 52kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves

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    The books I repeatedly flip through on my bookshelf are quite relatable, with delicate writing, and definitely worth reading. 👀

48. 448 我 My Wife's Lies 我妻子的谎言 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban162k WordsCompleted The warmth of their newlywed days had barely faded when the lie hidden beneath their marriage certificate came crashing down on Shu Wang. The lovely wife he doted on was none other than the woman his childhood friend Qin Yiming had kept hidden away three years ago. His wife kept the past secret, stumbling over her words and showing no sense of boundaries. Qin Yiming pressed him at every turn, refusing to let go. All the tenderness vanished from Shu Wang's eyes. "After everything you two hid f 9.1kReads—Score418Shelves

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    My Wife's Lies

49. 449 人 Middle-Aged and Alone, With No One to Lean On 人到中年，无人可依 Little Imp小妖孽Modern Romance703k WordsCompleted A middle-aged couple have no sex life and barely communicate. With elderly parents to care for and children to raise, they hit a dead end at work and struggle through a life full of endless chores. Then suddenly, an unforeseen and terrifying crisis sweeps them into a storm. What should they do next? Can they keep going? How can they turn things around? 240Reads7.4Score129Shelves
50. 450 深 Late at Night, I Fell Under His Spell 深夜，对他着了魔 Little Imp小妖孽Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted Their late-night story… It’s thought-provoking, and leaves you filled with regret. Was she too devoted, or was he too heartless? What can you even say about love? 241Reads—Score—Shelves

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