Marriage First, Love Later, Angst That Doesn't Damage Their Relationship, Sweet Romance and Healing 先婚后爱，要不会破坏他们夫妻感情的虐，高甜救赎

1. 101 甄 Mr. Zhen’s Marriage-First, Love-Later: Twice the Happiness 甄总先婚后爱快乐加倍 Phantom Ink Online幻墨在线Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [A different take on marriage first, love later + comedy + bickering + constant sparks + age gap + healing] Zhen Xinwei initially misunderstands Qian Haohao. Later, his parents conspire to set them up, and he marries her. Zhen Xinwei says, “I never fake my marriage.” Qian Haohao replies, “What a coincidence. I never take marriage seriously.” Qian Haohao doesn’t believe in love, yet by a twist of fate, she ends up marrying for the second time. After the wedding, she tells Zhen Xinwei, “I’m not af 454Reads—Score—14d adds

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2. 102 虔 I Love You Devotedly 虔诚爱你 zzykxModern Romance230k WordsCompleted Lin Mucheng: Do you believe in eternity? Do you believe that a person can love only one person their entire life, fall in love just once, and marry only once?! Song Qianyao: Before I met you, I had no idea that truly falling in love with someone could feel like this! Li Zhemin: Marrying her has been my dream all my life. I made it this far for that dream, but I forgot that she never loved me at all! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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3. 103 娇 His Wife Is Too Fierce: The CEO Wants Her Back 娇妻太霸气，总裁要复婚 Pear Heart, Leisurely梨心悠悠Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted A year ago, Qiao Yanran was forced into a divorce and framed. She perished in a sea of flames, leaving no body behind. A year later, she made a dazzling return as the president of Shengu Entertainment, bent on revenge and exposing the hypocrites. The upper circles buzzed: Was Qiao Yanran making a big splash as the new boss? That very night, business emperor Mo Lixiao turned down a hundred-billion-dollar deal just to go see her! A world-famous top lawyer was hot on her heels, while a rising movie 144Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   This was the first book that got me hooked, and it's also the one I'm most deeply into. I'm not interested in typical angst novels anymore, but I still keep this book. If there are any better ones, feel free to compare them in the comments.

4. 104 好 So Sweet! My Adorable Bride Is Spoiled Rotten! 好甜！闪婚萌妻宠翻天！ A Little Bug一小虫Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] She was passing through a park when a crazy old woman grabbed her. “Young lady, let me introduce you to a boyfriend. This is my grandson! He’s wonderful! Why don’t you meet him?” Wanting to help, she escorted the mentally ill woman home. When she met the woman’s grandson, she was stunned. Was this really the man at the top of the young tycoons list?! The “crazy old woman” hadn’t lied! They went straight to register their marriage after their first meeting! After they married, her 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Completed] Arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the female lead is sweet and innocent, while the male lead is domineering.

5. 105 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding in the ER, Dr. Tang! 闪婚急诊，唐医生！ Qing Qianlu清浅璐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Viral Hit Across the Internet] [Sweet Romance + Comeback + Powerful Male Lead + One-on-One] “Where does it hurt?” “I... I bumped into something.” He casually pointed to the inner room. “Go lie down in there and take off your pants!” She took a deep breath and tried to reassure herself. It was just an examination, a perfectly normal examination! In public, he was a renowned neurosurgeon; in private, he was the domineering, rebellious heir to an empire. In public, she was an amnesiac young woman; 2.2kReads8.8Score41314d adds

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6. 106 闪 After a Flash Marriage, Miss Song Has Triplets and Becomes Everyone’s Darling 闪婚后，宋小姐一胎三宝成团宠 Autumn Maple, Red Leaves秋枫红叶Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted After being harmed by her uncle by marriage, Song Chi unexpectedly becomes pregnant, and the two of them rush into marriage. Song Chi thinks he is an ordinary man, and they enjoy a simple, happy life together. One day after the wedding Song Chi: “Mister, you look so much like Mu, the president of Mu Group!” Mu Yin: “All right, the truth is out. I’m the heir to the Mu family, worth hundreds of billions.” Song Chi: “You liar! I want a divorce!” Mu Yin: “Honey, I was wrong.” President Mu begins his 2.4kReads7.6Score23714d adds

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   A sweet and romantic slice-of-life story featuring a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a whirlwind romance, an age gap, and a domineering CEO. The older, domineering CEO is incredibly doting on his wife.

7. 107 他 He Stole a Kiss When No One Was Looking 他悄悄地亲吻过 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted On the first day Su Nan returned to the country, he cornered Gu Ran, who had vanished six years ago, under a table. The next day, he dragged her straight to the marriage registry... On their wedding night, he kissed Gu Ran and said, “I’m going to keep you trapped in my arms, where you won’t be able to go anywhere.” 14.6kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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   Both are short stories with a lot of sweetness.

8. 108 呜 Wah! The Aloof Young Marshal I Kidnapped Is Secretly Raising a Little One 呜！我绑来的清冷少帅偷养小崽崽 Wind and Moon in My Embrace风月入怀Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Interstellar] When Lin Yan wakes up with amnesia, she discovers she has a husband: the young marshal of a neighboring nation whom she once abducted by force... “I won't hurt you again.” At first, Lin Yan only wants to make it up to Shi Du. But when her bloodlust flares, she still can't help clutching him tight and sinking her little fangs into his skin. Afterward, Lin Yan is overcome with regret. “Maybe... we should get divorced after all?” Shi Du's expression turns cold as he buttons his cloth 3.8kReads9.1Score35214d adds
9. 109 微 In the Dust 微尘里 Half a Pot of Sake清酒半壶Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted The eldest daughter of Yancheng's wealthy rice merchant family jumped into a river after a restaurant performer she pursued rejected her. Later, she married Gao Chen, the eldest son of the Gao family, who had a limp and a damaged face. She was willful and headstrong, always doing as she pleased; he seemed mild and easy to bully, yet was both righteous and wicked. She rescued him from the abyss, fought the second household, berated her father-in-law, and confronted her brother-in-law. The pampere —Reads6.3Score—14d adds
10. 110 今 Love Hasn't Fallen Asleep Tonight 今夜爱未眠 Little Tangyuan2019小汤团2019Modern Romance60k WordsCompleted Fifteen years ago, Lu Xiaozhen risked her life to save Huo Heng. Fifteen years later, she got her wish and married him, only to suffer his coldness and humiliation after their wedding. Two years later, he asked for a divorce and went to another woman. Lu Xiaozhen didn't cry or make a scene. She gave up on him and left with her head held high. Only after the truth came to light did Huo Heng try to win her back, but by then, it was too late. 115Reads8.1Score—14d adds
11. 111 顾 Lord Gu Spoils His Wife Rotten 顾爷宠妻太嚣张 Luo Qiqi洛七七Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Gu Shi, the eldest son of the Gu family, is renowned among the wealthy and powerful for his good looks and physical disability. Rumor has it that the Gu family arranged for him to marry a woman who was ugly, poor, and utterly useless. The match became the biggest joke in their social circle. Until one day, Ye Chenxing heard the joke being told beside her. She looked at the clothes everyone coveted, the priceless ring on her finger, and the marriage certificate she was holding with Gu Shi, and fe 272Reads8.8Score—14d adds
12. 112 陆 Mr. Lu, This Marriage Has Been a Long Time Coming 陆先生，婚谋已久 Seven-Seven in a Box成盒的七七Modern Romance738k WordsCompleted Everyone in Jiangcheng knows that Lu Yishen, a peerless financial genius, is aloof and dignified and has never been involved in a scandal. But one day, he showed up in the comments beneath a post by a Jiangcheng gossip reporter: Netizen: Girl, you're gorgeous. I want to marry you! President Lu: Mine. Everyone: ?! She is a sweet, charming heiress with breathtaking beauty. He is the powerful head of an elite family. Bright eyes, a lovely smile, delicate brows. After carefully plotting his courtshi 105Reads6.2Score—14d adds
13. 113 国 The Nation’s Daughter Is a Fan of a Top-Tier Star 国民女鹅的偶像是顶流 Meow So-and-So喵某某Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted The nation’s darling fairy × the gorgeous top-tier male idol This year, Yu Ling once again takes the top spot on the Asia-Pacific male celebrity beauty rankings, remaining firmly the most handsome man in Chinese entertainment. But the top spot on the women’s list goes to a rookie idol who debuted only recently? Her fans have dubbed her the “Asia-Pacific Little Jasmine.” Little Jasmine commands half the overseas fanbase and can control an arena of ten thousand fans all by herself. Onstage, she’s 2.4kReads9.1Score27614d adds
14. 114 顾 Mr. Gu's Everyday Spoiling of His Wife 顾先生的宠妻日常 Iced Four-Fruit Soup四果汤加冰Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted Shi Qi grew up adored by everyone. For the first twenty years, she was the heiress of the Shi family; after that, she became the wife Gu Hanshen cherished in the palm of his hand. Shi Qi has been Gu Hanshen’s wife for five years, yet she still can’t forget her first love, the one she holds in her heart. Everyone knows Shi Qi doesn’t love Gu Hanshen. When she sees the disgusting mask her first love has been hiding behind, Shi Qi finally decides to treat the person by her side properly. But wait, 11.4kReads9.1Score88814d adds

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    These are all of this type. In the first one, the male lead loved the female lead for many years, and they eventually married. In the second one, the female lead was tricked into marriage by the male lead. In the third version, the female lead travels back to ancient times, but she is the male lead's empress.

15. 115 失 After Losing My Memory, My Yandere Nemesis Tricked Me Into Marriage and Stole My Heart 失忆后，我被病娇死对头骗婚骗心 Jin Xiaoyao金小垚Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted [Yandere + Amnesia + Sweet Romance + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] At the hospital, a nurse glares at Lin Shengxia. “Can't pay your bill, so you're pretending to have amnesia?” Her rival in love deliberately points to Fu Moyuan's photo on the hospital notice board. “Your husband has money.” She throws herself into Fu Moyuan's arms, looking wronged. “Honey, I was in a car accident.” Fu Moyuan's heart skips a beat, and the calm, composed image he'd maintained for years crumbles in an instant. E 1.8kReads8.9Score22114d adds
16. 116 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score99414d adds
17. 117 画 The Artist Is Actually a Top-Tier Star’s Secret Wife 画手太太竟是顶流隐婚甜妻 Chang Xiaojing苌小净Modern Romance384k WordsOngoing [Dating show + secret identity reveal] This story features an adopted orphan. Please don’t read if that’s not for you. Shen Tuyue, a top-tier star and award-winning actor, was photographed entering and leaving the same residential complex intimately with a little-known actress, leading to speculation that they were living together. The next day, the actor said, “That’s my wife.” The whole internet was asking, “When will Su Mi divorce Mr. Shen?” But a reality show won Su Mi a flood of new fans. B 5Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    It's not bad, but it's good-looking.

18. 118 爆 Breaking! The Cold-Faced CEO Acts All Cute in My Arms 爆！冷面总裁在我怀里撒娇 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance with a devoted couple, marriage first and love later, not a strong female lead, nine-year age gap, the male lead is secretly clingy and insanely jealous] Schemed into marrying a man rumored to be violent and unlikely to live past thirty, Shen Mian expected them to keep to their own sides of the house... Instead, after the wedding, he was either hugging or kissing her, and she could barely get out of bed every few days?! ...QωQ... When everyone heard that the king of the business w 171Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    You'll regret it if you don't watch!

19. 119 顾 Mr. Gu Spoils His Wife Without Restraint 顾先生宠妻无节制 Xilani希拉妮Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted “I'm great at everything from laundry to cooking. Sichuan food, Cantonese food, Japanese cuisine, French fine dining, which would you like first? Marry me and you'll eat well every day! Mr. Gu, marry me?” “Okay!” Taking the lessons from her failed first marriage to heart, Lin Nai only wants to find an ordinary man and settle down for her second. But can someone tell her why the owner of an unremarkable little company suddenly turns out to be the top heir to the country's richest family? After th 231Reads8.5Score27714d adds

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    The second book is incredibly good. You can tell from the title: the male lead has been plotting for a long time, while the female lead is completely unaware. Their marriage is super sweet, and it's set in the entertainment industry.

20. 120 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds

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    Honey, you won't regret buying this!!! It's truly amazing! Character traits: Female lead: A clear-headed young lady from a wealthy family. Male protagonist: A narcissistic brat who seems "pitiful and easy to bully". Recommended rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Seriously, any girl/boy who invests in this will definitely not regret it!! 🔥The only one on my bookshelf🔥 (Note: I'm very picky about the books I read.)

21. 121 穿 After I Transmigrate Into a Book, I Flirt Recklessly with the Obsessive Villain 穿书后在偏执反派的心尖肆意撩火 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, playful flirting, and pure feel-good indulgence!] Jiang Chuyi, a sweet-voiced, soft-hearted top-tier star, transmigrates into a book. When she wakes up, she has to face a divorce showdown with the powerful villain, and the prospect of being tortured to death! To stay alive, she pulls out all the stops to fan the flames in his heart. The man, once obsessive and violent, pins her in his arms and murmurs in a voice that makes her melt, “Baby, if you’re going to tease me, you have to 7.3kReads9.3Score74714d adds

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    These three books all involve arranged marriages that blossom into love, but I didn't find them too angsty. You can consider them.

22. 122 总 The CEO Is Infertile, but I Had Triplets After Marrying Him in Someone Else's Place! 总裁不孕不育，我替嫁后三胎了！ A Gentle Breeze Arrives风轻来Modern Romance3.2M WordsCompleted After a conspiracy lands her in a mental hospital, she is released and forced to marry into the Fu family as a substitute bride, bringing good luck to the world-famous Second Young Master Fu. Fu Xizhou marries a lunatic, and the whole country waits to laugh at him. A good-for-nothing fool? Even a golden-scaled carp can soar into a dragon when the winds of change arrive! She saves lives with her miraculous skills, dishes out face-slapping justice, and has a secret identity worth more than a fortu 10.8kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
23. 123 致 Deadly Sweet Temptation: The Big Shot’s Good Girl Is a Master Flirt 致命甜诱，大佬的乖乖甜妻太能撩 I Eat a Ton我吃超多Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted “Jian Yi, I want to marry you! In her previous life, she misjudged his heart and spurned his deep love. Now that she has returned, she is determined to cling to him, flirt with him, and pamper him! All her love is for him alone. So “Honey, I want a kiss.” “Honey, my leg hurts so much.” “Honey, how am I being naughty?” After their wedding night, Xia Shuning tears down scumbags and levels up, leaving countless people face-slapped. At the same time, she pulls out all the stops to tease and tempt hi 370Reads9.2Score10114d adds
24. 124 雾 Wind and Stone of Wuping Mountain 雾屏山的风与石 Mo Yan of Inkstone Rock墨岩莫言Modern Romance587k WordsOngoing After a battle of wits, the bride runs away. The male lead intercepts her on the way, mistakes her for someone else, and decides to go along with it, setting out to win her over~ Jiang Xun hasn’t even graduated yet, but she has to deal with one blind date after another. This time, her match is a 32-year-old company boss. What she doesn’t expect is to be intercepted halfway through her blind date and dragged straight to the civil affairs bureau to register her marriage. And her new husband turns 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    See if this is your type. Synopsis: A battle of wits and courage unfolds as the older sister runs away from her arranged marriage, only to be intercepted by the male lead. He mistakenly marries the wrong woman, and the younger sister unexpectedly becomes his substitute bride. He turns things around, pursuing and doting on his wife.

25. 125 懵 What? The CEO Proposed to Me While I Was Working Overtime 懵：加班时被总裁求婚了 Gray Gratitude灰色感激Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted A cool, aloof man with emotional baggage and a warm, sweet girl raised in an orphanage slowly get to know each other, understand one another, and fall in love. The story takes its time, perfect for savoring at a leisurely pace. This is a story about healing. We all get hurt. Some wounds heal on their own, while others keep aching until someone comes along to heal them. A sweet, lighthearted romance with no angst and no especially unlikeable characters. Enjoy without worry. May every day bring 17Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This is a very good book. It's a slow and steady romance where the male and female leads gradually fall in love with each other. The relationship is ambiguous in the beginning, but it gets very sweet later on.

26. 126 总 The CEO's Substitute Bridegroom Always Tries to Run Away 总裁的替嫁小夫人他总想逃 Meow Doesn't Kiss Fish喵不亲鱼Two Male Leads4.6M WordsCompleted [Modern CEO, secret identity, marriage first and love later, ultra-sweet pampering] A wedding banquet turns into a replacement marriage? Ye Miao has never heard of anything so ridiculous. What does it have to do with him if the bride runs away? What, it’s just a contract, and I get something out of it too? Do I look like the sort of person who’s swayed by money? Deal. But why is this guy so weird? He calls me his wife the moment we meet? Shen Tianyu grins wickedly. “You can only be my wife for t 6.3kReads9.5Score62214d adds
27. 127 因 I'm Such a Coward, I Kneel Whenever I See My Rival 因为太怂所以见到对家就下跪 Antenna Sister-in-Law天线嫂嫂Two Male Leads299k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Sweet Romance] [Main Couple: Beloved vampire who runs away from home × gentle, non-domineering CEO] The soft and adorable vampire Ye Mu mistakenly believes all humans are cute two-legged beasts, so he runs away from home, only to fall into a sadist’s clutches and suffer terrible abuse. [Side Couple: Resourceful vampire hunter leader × charismatic, arrogant vampire clan leader] Jiang Jie, leader of the vampire hunters, lives by one rule: kill every vampire. But if the vampire in 339Reads9.1Score11314d adds
28. 128 快 Quick Transmigration: The Sickly CEO Spoils and Teases Me 快穿：病娇总裁又宠又撩 Tangtang棠棠Two Male Leads203k WordsCompleted Song Chubai was bound to a “Save the CEO” System, tasked with saving CEOs who were ill in all sorts of ways. At first, Song Chubai was full of enthusiasm. Thinking he’d have someone to rely on, he diligently worked to win them over and earnestly treated their conditions. But could someone please tell him why he couldn’t get away from them? The gloomy CEO with insomnia: “You’re my human body pillow. Don’t you dare run.” The unhinged CEO with delusions: “Want to leave me? Then it’s off to the l 1.2kReads9.4Score15614d adds
29. 129 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, My Possessive Uncle Kisses Me 99 Times a Day 领证后，偏执大叔每天吻我99次 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short dramas You Are the Light of My Life and A Glimmer of Light for You Qin Xin was the Qin family's only heiress. But right after her grandfather passed away, her father brought home an older sister. Her sister was always picking on her, and her father openly favored the other girl. He even dumped Qin Xin in a cemetery on a rainy day like she was a piece of trash. Just when Qin Xin thought she'd be left homeless, she met a gloomy CEO. After the CEO sweet-talked and coaxed 5.1kReads9.4Score74114d adds

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    First book: My sweetheart is kicked out of her home by her scumbag father, framed by her stepmother and older sister (her illegitimate daughter), and abandoned in a cemetery. There, she meets a boy who is there to pay respects to his mother, and they get married the very next day.

30. 130 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    They're all arranged marriages that blossomed into love, and they're incredibly sweet.

31. 131 老 Honey, Give Me a Hug! The Wife Lord Yu Picked Up Is Sweet and Delicate 老公抱抱！郁总捡来的老婆软又娇 Ali Eats Pudding阿狸吃布丁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] After her mother died unexpectedly, the gentle Su Qingqing gained an older sister. Everything that had once belonged to her was taken away, and she was even carried into a crematorium. Just when she thought she was going to die, she met the cold and possessive Yu Jinnian. In public, he was possessive and ruthless. In private, he knew how to charm her and win her heart, pampering her without limit. After they married, Yu Jinnian not only spoiled Su Qingqing 1.2kReads9.3Score17414d adds
32. 132 抱 Holding My Sweetheart Through the Meeting: The Older Man Spoils Me with Actions, Not Words 抱着乖宝开会：大叔身体力行宠我 So Delicious, So Delicious好吃好吃Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious romance + High-sugar sweetness + Face-slapping satisfaction + Devoted husband] “Help me...” The man grips her wrist, his voice hoarse, his movements forceful and powerful. Chi Wanwan encounters an injured CEO in the suburbs and helps bandage his wound. Huo Yuchen, CEO of the Huo Group, is decisive and ruthless. He likes holding his sweet little wife in his arms during meetings. To him, Wanbao is obedient and soft. In reality, his sweet little wife takes on the world single-ha 10.3kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
33. 133 冲 After Our Auspicious Marriage, Young Master Gu, the Tycoon, Flirts with Me in a New Way Every Day 冲喜后，财阀顾少每天在花样撩我 Pineapple Wave菠萝波Modern Romance236k WordsOngoing Synopsis: Lu Wanwan married Gu Zhiyuan, the empire's richest man, because her birth chart was said to bring good fortune to his grandmother. The first time Gu Zhiyuan met Lu Wanwan, she changed outfits and fought with effortless flair. The next time he saw her, his sweet little wife was tearing into a scumbag, radiating pure confidence. After they married, she handed him a divorce agreement: Once Grandma gets better, we'll get divorced. He raised an eyebrow. This wife of his was rather interesti —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Used Metaphysics to Cure My Deranged Husband 新婚夜，我用玄学医好了疯批老公 Huanghuang慌慌Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Powerful leads who dote on each other + satisfying face-slapping + super sweet romance] Gu Jiujiu is brought back from the countryside by her scumbag father and stepmother, then made to marry in place of the bride to a powerful, gravely ill man beyond saving. To outsiders, she looks like a meek, easy-to-bully country bumpkin, but could she really be a brilliant healer and a peerless beauty? Rumors also claim that her groom is hideously ugly, eats raw meat, and is cruel and unpredictable. But in 2.3kReads9.3Score47914d adds
35. 135 娇 My Cherished Wife 娇妻捧上天 Yan Su颜苏Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Jintang thought she had married an ugly, penniless invalid. She never expected the man beside her to be the empire's CEO, a mogul who could turn the tides with a flick of his hand! “Boss, your wife says the wedding ring you gave her looks exactly like the world's richest man's family heirloom... You haven't told her that you're the world's richest man, have you?” “What business is that of yours?” “Boss, are you really going to bid on this necklace for your wife? It costs two billion...” “Did 4.7kReads9.0Score70414d adds
36. 136 绝 Peerless Spoiling: The Black Emperor’s Adorable Little Wife 绝世盛宠：黑帝的呆萌妻 All Living Beings芸芸众生Modern Romance3.3M WordsCompleted She was an adorably ditzy college student, with a fuzzy-headed personality that made everyone want to dote on her. He was Longcheng’s ruler: cold as ice, uninterested in women, aloof and proud, with a mysterious and imposing identity. After an accident, she saved him. From then on, he began doting on his wife without limits. “CEO, your wife beat someone up,” his assistant said anxiously. “As long as she didn’t kill them, it’s fine,” the man replied coldly. “CEO, your wife has her eye on a limite 3.9kReads8.9Score66614d adds
37. 137 真 So Good 真香 He Yunxing何允星Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted Married first, love later, and a family-arranged marriage A male lead who can brew a mean batch of vinegar just by imagining things A ditzy female lead who always listens to her elders The male lead plays the field early on, but settles down after meeting the female lead. One word to describe this story: sweet! On her third day back in the country, Lin You got married, and to her childhood friend, no less? At first, she just wanted to avoid the hassle of blind dates, so she let a man who se 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's super beautiful!

38. 138 盛 A Blissful Marriage: Please Spare Me, My Possessive Boss 盛世婚宠：偏执大佬请饶命 Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork ccc鱼香肉丝cccModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Devoted marriage + Redemption, an obsessive, violent male lead VS a sharp-tongued, food-loving heroine] They say Ning Dai, head of the Ning family, is bloodthirsty and utterly brutal. They also say he’s gravely ill and won’t live much longer. People have seen him cold-blooded, violent, and menacing. But only Tang Qianluo has seen his vulnerable side! … “I don’t want to let go! I can’t let go! I won’t let go!” “Stay by my side or go to hell. You choose.” “Please, love me!” He’s 6.1kReads9.3Score61714d adds

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    Recommended star rating: Baby's Breath

39. 139 权 Young Master Quan, Your Wife Has Amazed the World Again 权少，夫人她又惊艳了全球 Guarding the Cloud Robes守云裳Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted “Starting today, I'm in charge of you. I'll take care of your food and drink, and I'll take care of you, too!” Dai Xingli: ??? Who is this guy? Does he have no shame? Dai Xingli, the most arrogant, spoiled, and domineering princess of the imperial capital, was betrayed by the younger sister she trusted most and pushed onto a path of no return. Abandoned by everyone, disgraced, and dead before her time! Reborn, Dai Xingli follows her instincts and doubles down on her high-class arrogance. But in 7Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    These are all good.

40. 140 奈 How Can She Be So Dangerously Sweet! 奈何她致命甜诱！ The Three-Eared Rabbit三只耳的兔子Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + sweet romance + childhood sweethearts] Bestselling author Su Yi has a secret pen name under which she has written only one book. The scumbag in the story shares a name with superstar Jun Chen and looks just like him, only to be mercilessly tormented by the protagonist. Then one day, as she sat at her computer getting ready to torment Jun Chen as usual, a knock sounded at the door. The handsome face of superstar Jun Chen appeared before her... “You told people your ex-husband wa 259Reads9.3Score10114d adds
41. 141 重 Reborn, I Turned the Entertainment Industry Upside Down Again 重生后我又把娱乐圈给掀了 White Taro Ball白团小芋圆Modern Romance664k WordsCompleted Word is that entertainment-industry superstar Bo Siyan has a fiancée? And she’s supposedly a timid, innocent, delicate little flower? Bo Siyan’s fans: “? Are you blind, brother? How could you possibly be suited to a green-tea schemer like her!” As soon as the news breaks, every actress in the entertainment industry with an innocent-little-flower image is nearly driven into retirement by Bo Siyan’s fans. They all rush to deny it: “It’s not me! Don’t make things up!” That night, Bo Siyan comes onl 225Reads8.7Score—14d adds
42. 142 豪 The Best Actress Is the Beloved Darling of a Powerful Family 豪门盛宠影后她百媚千娇 Bai Won't Skip Updates白不拖更Modern Romance398k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Sweet Romance + Face-Slapping] 1: Shen Yuan was the notorious vixen of the entertainment industry, with countless antis and half the business on her bad side. She'd been suppressed until she was barely a C-lister, but overnight she became the face of a top luxury brand and shot to fame. Everyone said she'd climbed to success so quickly by attaching herself to a wealthy business tycoon. 2: The Xu family's young master, the heir to a business empire, was said to have a be 109Reads8.2Score—14d adds
43. 143 腹 My Scheming Childhood Friend: Little Plum, I Can't Get Enough of You! 腹黑竹马：小青梅，吃不够！ Xi Xi兮浠Modern Romance3.2M WordsCompleted “Be good and give it to me.” “No! This is a matter of principle!” The snack-loving girl hugged a huge pile of treats and refused to surrender them, even to the death. He smiled. “I made twenty-eight dishes.” She calmly handed over every last snack, then cooed, “Darling! You're more important than snacks!” He was a cold-faced, cunning CEO who plotted and strategized from a thousand miles away, but… none of that mattered! What mattered was that he was a master chef, and he was miles ahead in the r 1.2kReads8.9Score12914d adds
44. 144 团 Beloved Heiress: The Top-Tier Star Emperor's Marriage Makes Him Fall for Her 团宠千金：顶流影帝联姻后真香了 Expired Candy过期的糖Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Secret Identities + Sweet Romance + Showbiz] Yu Ying spent seven miserable years as a trainee, unnoticed by everyone. With no other choice, she returned home for an arranged marriage and wed the three-time award-winning actor reputed to be as gentle as jade. Barely a month into their marriage, she was exposed for having a wild private life after a red mark appeared on the side of her neck. The entire internet turned against her. After one problem after another, Yu Ying dec 289Reads8.7Score—14d adds
45. 145 顾 President Gu, Your Beloved Keeps Nagging You to Go on Blind Dates 顾总，你的心尖宠又催你去相亲啦 Hechuan合川Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted Also known as My Heart’s Beloved Keeps Telling Me to Go on Blind Dates, President Gu Gu Tingyu, the eldest son of the wealthiest Gu family in Lincheng and CEO of Gu Group, was aloof, distinguished, and hard to read. He was the most sought-after son-in-law among Lincheng’s wealthy families. Ye Zhen was a capable lawyer at Juxian Law Firm, rational and committed to justice. Orphaned as a child, she had been supported through school by Grandma Gu. When Grandma Gu suddenly fell gravely ill, Ye Zhen 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love: The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for ten years. The female lead, believing he doesn't reciprocate her feelings, frantically arranges blind dates for him to find true love and insists on divorcing him. But she discovers... He loves her, deeply loves her.

46. 146 穿 Reborn as the Abusive Novel’s Male Lead’s Mother 穿成虐文男主他妈 The Little Cat Fell Asleep小猫睡了Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Short story contest] [Foodie fiction] [A sweet little treat] Overnight, she transmigrates into a book with a baby in her belly whose father is unknown. On closer inspection, the baby turns out to be the male lead from the tragic novel she read before. He's a poor little thing whose father doesn't care for him and whose mother doesn't love him. Penniless, Ding Sha relies on her excellent cooking skills to become the food goddess of a construction site. Spicy diced chicken, cured pork with garlic 31.7kReads9.6Score4k14d adds

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    It looks pretty good.

47. 147 蚀 Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨宠婚 Su Ruyan苏如烟Modern Romance3.8M WordsCompleted Single for 25 years, she goes on her first blind date, only to find herself meeting her date at a hospital... When she says she wants a marriage-minded relationship, he coolly replies with one word: “Fine.” She thinks they will never see each other again, but after a three-day business trip, her stepmother takes over her room and kicks her out. Stranded on the street in the middle of the night, she calls her blind date. “I have nowhere to go.” “Then marry me.” Under the influence of alcohol, she 227Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    I think I have pretty good taste.

48. 148 夫 The Madam Rules the World 夫人她称霸全球 Zhi Yiyi稚一一Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Long-form campus writing contest entry][Obsessive puppy-like tycoon vs. wild, lovesick queen] At six, Jun Li’s mother disappears, and her father and his mistress throw her out of the house. At thirteen, Jun Li climbs out of a pile of corpses and begins creating secret identities. At eighteen, Gu Si takes her home, and she starts her seduction campaign: “Gu Si is my man!” ☆ Ever since taking in a little thing, Gu Si keeps finding his shirts stolen, lipstick marks on his cups, and the scent of me 1.9kReads9.1Score21014d adds
49. 149 炎 Young Master Yan Spoils His Wife Rotten 炎少宠妻上瘾 Grumpy Baozi暴躁的包仔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Yiyi, what did you do today?” Yan Jue asked affectionately, running his fingers through Feng Qingyi’s soft hair. Feng Qingyi smiled shyly. “I stood up for someone who was being bullied.” A year later, Yan Jue put an arm around Feng Qingyi and asked, “Yiyi, do anything big today?” “I just beat up a few bad guys.” Feng Qingyi relaxed in Yan Jue’s broad embrace, smiling with her eyes narrowed. Three years later, Feng Qingyi had just finished a fight with an adorable little girl who had recently tu 239Reads9.0Score10214d adds
50. 150 爽 So Satisfying! The Sweet Young Master Turned Dark for Me 爽疯！乖兮兮的少爷为我黑化了 Heart Set on the Bright Side心若向朗Modern Romance714k WordsCompleted (Vengeful Assassin vs. Devoted Young Master) After three years together, the sweet young man who had always stayed by her side suddenly announced one day that he was leaving. “I have to go. Are you coming with me?” Han Chenxi looked at her with a sadness he couldn’t put into words. Lin Nian’s expression remained indifferent. “When you’re here, I spoil you. If you leave, I won’t stop you.” Hearing her words, Han Chenxi’s heart sank to the bottom. “Nian!” “Good~bye!” Lin Nian, who carried a blood 88Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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