Looking for a School-and-Youth Novel. Something Ordinary and Low-Key, Please 寻本校园青春文，希望普通，平淡一点，非常感谢

1. 501 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5kShelves
2. 502 晓 Dawn Breeze and Charm: Jin Ling's Past, Like Falling Blossoms on Flowing Water 晓风媚：流水落花之金凌往事 Fang San芳三Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Is school just about classes? Oh, no! School is a world of its own! Wherever there are people, there’s a world of its own; wherever there’s a world of its own, there’s conflict, and there’s love! What binds Ge Bange is never school rules and regulations, but loyalty and love! Li Jinyu, a rural student talented in both academics and martial arts, falls for his fragile junior, Ling Bo, only to find himself caught in the old tale of star-crossed lovers. His powerful presence turns his classmates in 6Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   It's a campus novel, currently focusing on high school.

3. 503 那 That Slacker Actually Passed the Civil Service Exam 那个学渣竟然考上公务员 Surely We've Met一定见过Urban152k WordsOngoing Wu Benfan was widely regarded as a hopeless student, yet he unexpectedly got into the best school in the county after the high school entrance exam, stunning everyone. Just as everyone thought he had a bright academic future ahead of him, he started getting into fights at school, talking back to teachers, and chasing the school belle... until he dropped out. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   True beauty can be found in the ordinary.

4. 504 重 Reborn, My CEO Husband Turns Into a Poor College Heartthrob 重生后，总裁老公变清贫校草 Evening Meal夕食Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted [Both Reborn + School Life + Underachiever and Top Student + Devoted Love + Sweet Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] A rich heiress who’s hopeless at school vs. a poor campus heartthrob with a brilliant mind and perfect memory In her previous life, Zhao Shangyu was Jiang Mubai’s devoted, lovesick wife. During their ten-year marriage, she tried everything to make him love her, but in the end, she got cheated on. In this life, she wants to be a rich, happy heiress and enjoy a sweet ro 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A super sweet short high school romance novel, featuring dual rebirth. The male lead is a poor but academically gifted student, while the female lead is a wealthy heiress who struggles with college studies. The male lead tutors the female lead every day, switches from science to humanities for her sake, and becomes her deskmate.

5. 505 第 The Nth Beautiful Encounter 第N次美丽邂逅 The Octopus Learns to Walk章鱼学步Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [True-to-life period setting + school romance + angsty love + reunion after a long separation] Lin Yuqing once thought Zhou Yan was the purest ray of moonlight in her youth. Until a child wrapped both arms around his leg and called out sweetly, “Daddy.” Her world collapsed in an instant. First love? Nothing but a carefully disguised lie! Hatred was the only armor she could wear. Two years later, she had become a key teacher at a prestigious school. And he was transferred to her teaching group in 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Authentic, period campus novel

6. 506 三 A Love That Lasted Three Years 三年一场爱 Never Sleeping, Never Waking不睡不醒Modern Romance179k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + High School Campus + One-on-One Romance + Secret Crush + Sweet First, Then Angsty] Sharp-tongued, outwardly warm but inwardly cold boy × sharp-tongued, outwardly aloof and inwardly cold girl Two cold people become each other's one and only, and each other's exception. At the start of high school, Wan Xiaguang happened to spot Wu Ruiyao sitting among a crowd, chatting and laughing. With one glance, he saw that the girl, like him, wasn't truly happy. He wanted to get closer to her 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Book Recommendation: No system!!! No clichés!!! Ordinary characters!!! The main storyline features a male and female protagonist who are secretly in love, finally mustering the courage to confess but ultimately having to give up. A side storyline features two male protagonists: one who has liked him for three years, finally confessing his feelings at the graduation party under the influence of alcohol, but the other pretends not to hear, not wanting to hold him back. A second side storyline features two female protagonists: one who likes the other, but tragically, they are separated by death.

7. 507 月 The Moon Embraces the Stars, but They're Not Rare 月揽星不稀 Illusory Wood幻木Modern Romance103k WordsOngoing [Campus]+ [Workplace]+ [Sweet first, then angsty, then sweet again]+ [Mutual devotion] At school, a crush is a light, tender kind of love. At work, love is a deep and abiding affection! Jing Yue was a striking tomboy at school. After graduation, she made a stunning comeback as the female CEO of a publicly listed company in City A. An engaging journey unfolds between this strong, capable woman and a handsome, aloof top student. Their youthful romance gradually develops into a workplace relation —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A youthful and beautiful campus scene!

8. 508 我 My Youth Is a Little Chilling 我的青春有点冻人 Light-Eater Knight蚀光骑士Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted Handsome, quick-witted Lin Yunyi's body goes on “strike.” He rides a wheelchair and launches rockets, chases the school belle, and forces the campus heartthrob to dress as a girl! His best friend Zhao Peng carries him, the school belle Mengyao warms his heart, and the Icebound Squad rocks the campus with laughter. Youth never freezes, and living with a smile is the ultimate secret! (The alien Lin Yunyi has returned home; the mechanical arm is on standby.) 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are no academic geniuses, no system, no rebirth, only a group of teenagers yearning for youth on campus!

9. 509 你 Will You Remember Me? 你会不会记得我 Jiang Daming姜大杪Two Male Leads225k WordsCompleted “You knew I’d end up liking you?” Years later, Cheng Jiaping looked at Wen Yu, who was flipping through a book beside him, and couldn’t help asking the question that had been on his mind. “There was no need to know. Even if you didn’t like me, following you for the rest of my life wouldn’t be so hard.” The book beside them turned a page softly, as if turning through the quiet, happy years they had shared. “Then it seems we’ve been very lucky.” Cheng Jiaping smiled and sat down beside Wen Yu. Tog 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is just like a diary entry, bland and utterly unsuccessful [I get it] 😂

10. 510 高 The Icy Top Student Is Actually My Puppy 高冷学霸竟是我的小狗 Reptile爬行類Modern Romance113k WordsOngoing [Passionate youth + everyone’s darling + secret crush + romantic rivalry + light ensemble cast] A boy’s secret crush: the unexpected newcomer VS the childhood friend Cheerful little sun Rong Yiyu (Big Fish), who is actually a pervert × gloomy, down-on-his-luck academic ace Zhao Rongcheng (a pure-hearted high school boy?) Mostly everyday life A down-on-his-luck academic ace, Zhao Rongcheng, gets transferred into the advanced class. Big Fish figures there’s no way she’ll ever have anything to do w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very normal campus novel; everyone is adorable. You won't regret reading it.

11. 511 我 My Athlete Boyfriend Is So Sweet 我的体育生男友超甜哒 Seven Trees七棵树Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted A sweet, devoted 1v1 romance. Her name is Yun Qian, his name is Mu Yi, and they are each other's first love. She's a top student, while he's an award-winning athlete. From school uniforms to wedding gowns, they shower each other with affection and grow together. One day, her future father-in-law said to him, “Keep an eye on my Qianqian at school. Don't let her date anyone.” He replied, “Don't worry, Uncle. I won't let her date anyone else.” Her future father-in-law: “...” Why does that sound so 241Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This high school campus novel is adapted from a true story and is very relatable. It features a mutual pursuit and strong male and female leads.

12. 512 知 The Chronicle of Zhinnan 知南录 Saucy Roasted Chicken Leg酱烧大鸡腿Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [The hero fiercely protects his own + extreme romantic tension + sweet romance + devoted to each other + two powerful leads] ☆ Gentle, resilient top student ✖️ Free-spirited musician Feng Xiangbei: “I want to invest! I’ll give you my money and myself. You can read any page of my book you want, and I’ll give you whatever you want.” Chen Zhinan: “I’m afraid you’ll lose money.” Feng Xiangbei thinks: Losing money is no big deal. I can earn it back. But if my future wife gets away, where will I find 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this story of mutual redemption. It's a light campus novel that opposes gender inequality and parental control, encourages free entrepreneurship, and promotes mutual growth.

13. 513 坠 A Breeze Falling into Midsummer 坠入盛夏的风 Rampaging Cat暴走的猫Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted ◎ High school romance / reunion after years apart / mutual devotion / sharp-tongued king at first, clingy kisser later / happy ending ◎ Proud, clear-headed sweetheart Xia Fan × cocky, handsome, foul-mouthed wild boy Chen Yufeng ◎ Heir to a real estate company × rising star in the business world ·01 During the summer break of her first year of high school, after sixteen years of living by the rules in the capital, Xia Fan moved to the small town of Jiangqing because of changes in her family. Ther 113Reads8.0Score105Shelves
14. 514 重 Reborn, Don't Run Away, Childhood Friend Next Door!!! 重生，邻家青梅你别跑！！！ With Hera与她aUrban227k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + campus romance + one heroine + no System] Su Momo and Nian Chen grew up together, but their relationship was nothing like the warm, sweet bond of ordinary childhood sweethearts. Nian Chen always interrupted her plans to confess, sabotaging her pursuit of love in every way he could. Yet... amid their seemingly endless bickering, Su Momo began to realize that her feelings for Nian Chen were changing without her even noticing. As she faced Nian Chen’s teasing and provocatio 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super sweet and no angst!

15. 515 野 Wild Grass Grows, Beyond the Shade 野有蔓草，不可遮荫 ARRAKISModern Romance213k WordsCompleted [Youthful Campus + Academic Ace + Investment Banking + Redemption + 1v3 + Icy Beauty + Down-on-His-Luck Puppy] The name Yu Man feels like a curse on her entire life. Her surname represents the shame she was born with, while her given name embodies the most vicious curse an uneducated mother could place on a girl. Her parents hoped she would be like a vine, always climbing by clinging to others, and live a life above the rest. “As long as he loves you, that’s all that matters!” But, Mom, if someo 480Reads8.6Score104Shelves

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    This book doesn't have any weird, melodramatic plots or overpowered abilities. It's just a simple, ordinary campus story. The author's writing is very good, and it's refreshing to read. You can check it out if you have time. I even stayed up all night reading it.

16. 516 追 I’m Chasing the King of Hell as My Boyfriend 追个阎王当男友 One Bite, One Mandarin Orange一口一个沙糖橘Modern Romance594k WordsOngoing [Both leads are each other’s only one + sweet romance + living together + heroine falls in love at first sight + hero gradually falls head over heels and has his secret identity exposed] Campus queen bee (heroine) VS cold-faced King of Hell (hero) Mu Qianxi “plays the hero” and saves Yun City No. 3 High School’s heartthrob. The moment she sees the young man’s face, she’s smitten with his looks. “A weak guy like you shouldn’t go home alone. It’s dangerous. I’ll walk you home!” Mu Qianxi declares, 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! A sweet, one-on-one campus romance with no angst! A cool, aloof school heartthrob × a school bully. The female lead temporarily stays at the male lead's house for certain reasons and is forced to study with him, falling head over heels for him at first sight. Outside, she's a rebellious little tyrant, but in front of the male lead, she becomes obedient and docile, constantly praising him and showering him with endless affection! The male lead is initially cold and sensitive, hesitant to accept love due to his own past experiences, but later falls deeply in love with the female lead's passionate and sincere affection, spoiling her to the core, even willing to risk his life for her. They both have a strong mutual affection! They both dote on each other! Super sweet!!! 😫 [Top Post] Read it!!!

17. 517 路 The Road Is Long, but My Fate Is Mine to Shape 路漫漫命由己修 Pea Sprout Growing Toward the Sun向日而生的豌豆芽Modern Romance129k WordsOngoing A bright, confident young woman loses her sense of self after a medical examination at university. She rejects every suitor, then works hard to get ahead. After graduating, she repeatedly has to give up promising jobs, helpless to do otherwise. When she falls ill and is hospitalized, she is afraid to tell her family about her pain and struggles. Somehow, she makes it through. Later, she finds a partner, only to face his family's constant objections and disdain. Everything becomes a mess... Until —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 518 3 365 Days of Flirting: My Childhood Friend Is Too Irresistible 365，撩：竹马不要太上头 Ruiyin Qianhan睿音芊含Modern Romance137k WordsCompleted [Campus romance + sweet indulgence + heart-fluttering flirtation + devoted couples + justice + the truth] [An energetic, gently oblivious sweetheart × a cool guy who spoils her without limits and knows how to flirt] Some people spend their whole lives healed by their childhood, while others need their whole lives to heal from it. An accident dimmed her happy childhood; one encounter brought light to her long-sealed heart. Her childhood friend is such a flirt that even though he hasn't fallen fo 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is great, very addictive, and meets your expectations.

19. 519 落 Sunset Orange Love 落日橘恋 Mozhu Qi墨竹祁Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted [Youthful Romance × Mutual Devotion × Secret Crush × Intense Push and Pull] Su Youyou grew up sheltered in a gentle greenhouse. By chance, she met Jiang Shangxuan, whose childhood had been shattered, yet who still treated the world with kindness. The boy excelled in his studies and was strikingly handsome, drawing plenty of attention. After repeated encounters, growing closer, and testing each other through separations, the two who had fallen in love at first sight found themselves divided by a —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 520 诺 Nuo Yi's Comeback: The Overbearing CEO Gives Chase 诺一逆袭霸总追 Mu Enling沐恩灵Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Bullying + everyday school life + secret crushes + healing each other + special treatment + devoted love] The academically struggling heroine is bullied, ostracized, and emotionally manipulated by a teacher. The top student hero comes from a wealthy family, but his parents send him to the countryside to toughen him up during middle school. Their paths should never have crossed, but fate brings them together, and sparks fly. A school story set in the 1980s and 1990s, with a close-knit group of f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good! I saw someone recommending it too. I'll finish it this weekend. It's so good, heartwarming and healing, definitely worth recommending.

21. 521 只 We Just Never Got Together 只是没有在一起 September's Little Tailor九月小裁缝Modern Romance126k WordsOngoing I once imagined it this way: meeting you by the bleachers, listening to the evening breeze sweep through your tousled hair, seeing the rosy glow on your face, then joyfully embracing you when you arrived just as I’d hoped. We’d sit together on the bleachers at dusk and watch the sun set. I want to do every beautiful thing in the world with you. I know you’ll wait, and you know I’ll come. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Love is the most beautiful color in the campus of youth. You and I walked through every corner of our youth together. Love is right here, waiting for us to discover it.

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