The Male Lead Is So Pathetic!! It Breaks Your Heart to Read 男主特别卑微！！看的时候，心脏会特别难受

1. 451 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 73.1kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves

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   💎The second male lead takes over. The male lead is a proud and talented man who has secretly loved the female lead for a long time. He loves her silently, which is both humble and touching.

2. 452 怎 What Do I Do? The Frail Villain I Raised Became Yandere 怎么办！我养的病弱反派成病娇了 Sugary Xin酥欣糖Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + one-on-one romance + happy ending + aloof, submissive, tea-type yandere male lead + raising a younger man + romance-focused, not a strong female lead] Original title: Help! The Frail Villain I Raised Became a Yandere After her senior brother passed away, Tao Yao spent twelve years searching for Yun Zhuo, as he had requested in his will. At last, she found him at the sect’s disciple-selection ceremony. She took Yun Zhuo in and kept him by her side. Th 4kReads8.8Score471Shelves
3. 453 听 I Heard You Love Me to the Core 听说你爱我入髓 Mo Cui Si墨翠丝Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, System, mind-reading, comedy, sweet romance, mystery] Ruan Tiantian transmigrates into a melodramatic angst novel. The second male lead, unable to win the heroine's love, cruelly torments the leads. Ruan Tiantian's mission is to win him over: Sun Yi. She never expects Sun Yi to be able to hear her thoughts. Every time she tries to win him over, it looks as though Ruan Tiantian is pursuing him, but in reality, he's secretly doting on her. After the fierce battle, s 39Reads6.3Score—Shelves
4. 454 重 Reborn, I Was Forced by the Mad Crown Prince Again 重生后，又被疯批太子强制了 Rice Ball onigiri饭团onigiriAncient Romance667k WordsCompleted [Just started getting ratings, so the score is low] [Headstrong female lead x yandere male lead. In his past life, he took her by force. In this life, he pretends to be obedient as he pursues her, but he'll go mad again if he can't win her over.] [The female lead transmigrates first, then is reborn. The same person in both her past and present lives.] Everyone knows the crown prince is violent and willful, a madman. Yet Gu Linlang gets on his bad side as soon as she returns to the capital. She a 596Reads6.9Score103Shelves
5. 455 她 Why Is the Bastard Son of the Earl's Manor She Toyed With Living in the Eastern Palace? 她玩弄的伯府庶子，怎么住东宫啊 Beijing Bamboo北京竹Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + both leads are each other's first love + heroine treats hero as an antidote + hero's longtime crush comes true and drives him mad with love] [Brave and fearless female general VS scheming, gloomy, sweet-faced-but-black-hearted crown prince] Pei Zhao is the first female general of the Yong Dynasty. Meng Yansheng, heir to the Marquis's household, has been secretly in love with her for years and willingly marries into her family. On their wedding day, a sealed imperial or 137Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   A female alpha and a male omega, a pure ancient Chinese romance novel where both are virgins. The female lead initially sees the male lead as a cure. The male lead secretly loves the female lead, having saved her when she was young. His unrequited love blossoms into obsession. The female lead is the top female general of the Yong Dynasty, married to the second male lead. On their wedding day, she receives a secret document and goes to war, entrusting the second male lead with the care of her younger sister. Upon her return, she discovers the second male lead and her sister are having an affair and have two children. She immediately divorces him. The male lead, upon learning this, conceals his identity as the crown prince, pretending to be a son of a commoner in a noble family, willingly becoming the female lead's cure and plaything. After learning of her divorce, he fights fiercely for her. The male lead is humble and has secretly loved the female lead for many years.

6. 456 自 Reborn After Being Hated by Everyone: The Billionaire Husband Brings Me Home 自卑万人嫌重生：首富老公叼回家 White Sugar with Savory Rice Porridge白糖拌咸稀饭Two Male Leads622k WordsCompleted Complete [Dual male leads: a pitiful, people-pleasing bottom who everyone hates × a guiding top who despises him at first, then falls hopelessly in love] In his previous life, Xu Fan made many mistakes. Longing for love, he secretly went out of his way to please others, hoping to earn a little kindness and affection from them. But when his dark fantasies and people-pleasing were exposed, he was met with endless hatred. He made this kind of mistake more than once. Eventually, he came to his se 11kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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   The male protagonist, Xu Fan, was extremely insecure and received no kindness in return. After his rebirth, he finally realized that love is a trap, and saving money to be beautiful on his own is the only way to go. He went on a reality show to win over his own love interest, but unexpectedly, he went viral, causing a group of influential figures to suffer a devastating blow.

7. 457 缠 Entangled Possession 缠绵占有 Sweet Woodruff繁缕花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted Original title: Entwined Possession Bad Woman vs. Hopeless Romantic [Capital Tycoon from Beijing’s Elite Circle x Glamorous, Alluring Model + Male Stand-In + Winning Her Back + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Devoted Couple] Everyone in the upper echelons of the capital knew that Mr. Tan had a girlfriend who loved him deeply. No matter whether Tan Qishen was right or wrong, Yan Man would obediently come to soothe him. Yet Tan Qishen remained cold toward her. Yan Man could clearly feel it, but s 16kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   🌈In this story of love, the male lead is initially arrogant and attention-seeking, with Yan Man constantly trying to appease him. However, when Yan Man says, "I'm tired of you," he completely panics. His pursuit of her becomes utterly relentless; even knowing he might be a substitute, he picks up the pieces of his shattered self and continues to plead, "Man Man, please, even as a lover, look at me."

8. 458 重 Only After I Was Reborn Did I Learn My Archenemy Had Loved Me for Ten Years 重生才知，死对头暗恋我十年 Starry Thoughts星心念Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Reborn in a school setting + a secret crush comes true + doting romance + one-on-one, both each other's first] In her previous life, Shen Xixia and He Nanxu were known as sworn enemies. It was all because her crush, Lu Chen, and He Nanxu, the big shot of their grade, were always fierce competitors. Only when her life was hanging by a thread and Lu Chen abandoned her without hesitation did Shen Xixia realize his kindness had been an act. From beginning to end, she had only been a tool for his re 884Reads7.6Score120Shelves
9. 459 重 Reborn to Save My Gloomy Boyfriend, Only to Be Forced into Love 重生救赎阴郁男友，反被强制爱 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Spoiled, selfish heiress VS brooding, devoted campus heartthrob” “Mutual devotion + sweet and bittersweet angst + past and present lives” Only after Shen Xingchen died did she learn the truth: The brooding man she had feared and guarded against her whole life was the only person in the world who loved her with all his heart. He cleared every obstacle for her and gave her everything. Then, right in front of her, he leapt from the stage at a press conference. * Shen Xingchen opened her eyes and 3.5kReads6.5Score191Shelves

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   This is so cruel to the male lead, it's all subtle and cruel. Although the female lead is supposed to be reborn to atone for her sins, she loses her memory in the middle, just like in her previous life. The male lead is about to cry.

10. 460 哥 Godzilla’s Proxy Bride and Her Brooding Prince 哥斯拉替嫁与她的阴湿皇子 Mo Cui Si墨翠丝Anime Fanfiction105k WordsOngoing [The short-tempered but reasonable Godzilla princess x the elegant but wicked, gloomy prince] She was an ordinary office worker in the 21st century. After working overtime for seven days straight, she collapsed. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the last Godzilla in the world, in a novel written by an eight-year-old. Hunted by Ultraman, she was forced to take human form. Taiman Ni discovered that little La wasn’t very bright as a human and used threats and bribes to make her take he —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 461 暗 Imprisoned in a Dark Room, I Conceived the Powerful Minister's Legitimate Heir 暗室囚宠，我怀了疯批权臣的嫡子 So What If I'm a Soft Little Bun?软包子又如何呢Ancient Romance197k WordsCompleted [Yandere + pregnancy and childbirth + imprisonment + forced possession] Everyone in Luoyang knew that Wei Xu, Director of the Secretariat, had imprisoned the legitimate daughter of the Pei family. No one knew why. She was the perfectly bred young lady of an esteemed scholarly clan: disciplined, proper, and never once having even glanced his way. He was a deranged power broker who ruled the court, ruthless in his decisions, and powerful enough to make even the emperor watch his expression. She th 11.7kReads8.0Score768Shelves

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    The male protagonist in this book is very humble!

12. 462 首 The Richest Man Is Willing to Be the Other Man for Love 首富为爱甘心做三 Thinking of Bamboo and Flute念竹思笛Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are each other's only partners, the heroine is a real princess, and the hero is hopelessly devoted] Zhan Jingcheng became the world's richest man at just twenty-four. Countless women dreamed of marrying him, but no one knew that the woman he wanted to marry was already someone else's girlfriend. After an unexpected encounter, Zhan Jingcheng was overjoyed. He never wanted to let her go again. He pulled every string he could to steal her away. As long as it was her, he wa 1.7kReads8.4Score158Shelves
13. 463 求 Please Show Your Big Sister Some Love, Young Master, You Know How to Moan and Flirt 求姐姐怜爱，小少爷他会喘会撩 No Vinegar Needed不蘸醋Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush Comes True + The Male Lead Is Devoted and Humble + Mutual Firsts + Happy Ending] Gorgeous, alluring university professor x Shy, introverted young heir to a wealthy family who writes novels A breathtakingly handsome man suddenly moved into the apartment across from Ye Guanyan's. The only downside was that he was so aloof it made him less appealing. Just as Ye Guanyan was thinking of keeping her distance, he showed up with delicious food to build a better neighborly relationship. The 323Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, new book, it's good! The male lead is portrayed as humble, which will become apparent later.

14. 464 绑 After I Bound Myself to the Sister-in-Law System, My Brother Lost It Again 绑定嫂子系统后，哥哥他又破防了 The Saltiest Fish in the Village全村最咸的鱼Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted This book is also known as "Quick Transmigration: Please, Just Tell Me You Like Me!" [Forum format / love grows over time / quick transmigration / contemporary showbiz / involves Chinese, Japanese, and Korean entertainment] [Original Poster] Jiang Lai: I got bound to a System. It wants me to become a top-tier star’s girlfriend, then make him lose fans. As the title says. The System told me, “This is only the first world.” The System said, “Make a top-tier star lose fans, and you’ll get a commi 433Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I especially love male protagonists who are dark, humble, pitiful, and weak, but my writing style doesn't quite match my plot, so not many people read it 🥺. Is there anyone who likes this kind of story? Would you like to check out my book? Could you give me some suggestions for improvement? This is my first book, and I want to try my best to write it well. I'm a sensitive author, so please don't be too harsh. I'll try my best to revise based on your suggestions.

15. 465 重 Reborn on the Night of Her Divorce, Miss Shen Chases Her Husband and Coddles Their Child Every Night 重生离婚夜，沈小姐夜夜追夫哄崽 Sweet Hibiscus Wine芙蓉甜酒Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Reborn + adorable child + pursuing her husband + entertainment industry + devoted one-on-one romance] Everyone envies Shen Zhiqing for her good fortune. Until she was sixteen, her adoptive parents and brother doted on her. After sixteen, the Shen family of Lucheng took her back, and she married He Zhilü, the eldest son of Lucheng’s most powerful family, and bore him a daughter. Shen Zhiqing always believed that the kindness of those who raised her outweighed the bonds of blood, and treated her 1.3kReads6.5Score104Shelves

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    Rebirth novel, the male protagonist is extremely humble.

16. 466 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves

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    I feel so sorry for them [crying]. I haven't read the first book yet, but the third one is really good! It's definitely worth reading, I recommend everyone read it! It's finished! [Shy] Rating: Five stars!!

17. 467 小 The Sweet-Talking Girl with the Soft Waist Has the Chaste Older Man Falling for Her 小姑娘腰软嘴甜，禁欲大叔沦陷了 Ji Xueyi季雪意Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion and sweet romance + scheming male lead carefully lays the groundwork as he pursues his wife + daddy-type boyfriend + age gap + a touch of secret identity + satisfying takedowns of scumbags] On a stormy night, Jiang Yousheng is rescued when she's on the verge of death by a tall, handsome man. She stays at his house, has to tell him before going out, isn't allowed to stay out all night, and even needs his permission to wear a short skirt. Even when it comes to dating, she has to i 12.8kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    The male lead is humble, but loves the female lead deeply and dotes on her. He keeps saying things like, "Don't leave me..." "Don't go, okay?..." "Your Highness, shall we continue?" "I can't live without you, please don't go!" In short, it's a story that's both captivating and heartbreaking, yet also incredibly sweet.

18. 468 长 The Likelihood of Becoming a Scumbag When You're Handsome 长的好看成为人渣的可能性 Little Qi, Don't Cry小祈不哭Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted Angsty romance (a scumbag heroine x a devoted hero). The hero is drop-dead gorgeous, and the heroine is a rich young heiress who plays the villain. (Happy ending! Read without worry.) Beliefs, worldview, and a realistic setting. Lin Xiaomeng fell on the ski slope again. Her knee slammed into the snow, and she sucked in a sharp breath from the pain. “Bai Xi.” “It hurts so much.” The wind howled. No one answered. “Why haven’t you come to carry me down the mountain?” “Bai Xi, there’s somethin 457Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    By the end, you'll be breathless and crying uncontrollably. You'll feel so sorry for the male lead, and you'll want to stab the female lead to death.

19. 469 少 The Young Master Always Wants to Be a Dog 少爷他总想当狗 Beiyun Toward Night北云向夜Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Female lead is not a virgin; male lead is! Self-interest above all, dog-training romance, irresistible heroine, male lead is hopelessly in love, men competing for her] The heroine is a warm, sunny girl in public, but moody and unpredictable in private. The male lead has a bit of a crush on her. The heroine will interact with different boys and men!!! Zhu Yuan came to Shanghai because her mother's employer's young master was there. Room and board were covered, and she would even be paid. All 2.9kReads8.6Score310Shelves
20. 470 甜 So Sweet It Drives You Crazy! The Chaste Tycoon Pampers the Queen Like a Darling Little Girl 甜疯！禁欲大佬把女王宠成娇娇崽 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Flirtatious, steamy, and sweet! Possessive yandere! Pseudo-transmigration from ancient times to the modern era! Showbiz romance] [Alluring cheongsam-loving little vixen VS ascetic, possessive husband-loving fake monk] _ Liang Xi is the ultimate beauty, with striking, seductive features, skin like ice and bones like jade. She loves cheongsams, and her graceful figure is a rare sight in this world. Song Heqing is a cold-faced Buddha, revered and avoided by the powerful. His hands are stained with 10.3kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
21. 471 重 Reborn and Awakened: This Time, I Won’t Be a Love-Struck Fool 重生觉醒，这次我不做恋爱脑 Xing Ci杏词Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + school life + gloomy, manipulative green-tea male lead + healing] Only after Lin Wu died did she learn that she was the villainess in a campus romance novel. Born into a wealthy family and blessed with a pretty face, she was still nothing more than a stepping stone in the sweet love story of the hero and heroine. Even though she and Xie Yanhui had grown up together and were engaged. Xie Yanhui only ever had eyes for the pure, poor Xia Ruoruo. Sadly, she was too obsessed to l 116.7kReads9.1Score23kShelves

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    Book 1: Xu Jingwang pinched the bridge of his nose, suppressing his inner irritation, and chose to speak frankly, "I'm sorry, that's not what I meant, I just don't want you to leave."

22. 472 美 The Beauty Causes Trouble Every Day! But the CEO Still Won't Divorce Her 美人天天作！但霸总他就是不离婚 Mu Li慕梨Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + sweet romance + crushing scumbags + marriage first, love later] [Elegant, beautiful, aloof heiress x handsome, roguish, devoted CEO who’s as loyal as a dog] After Yun Yao transmigrated into a book, she discovered she’d married a scumbag supporting male character destined to cheat. Luckily, the scumbag came from a wealthy family. Since they’d divorce sooner or later, she might as well get the marriage certificate and sit back until she could claim her share of the mo 2kReads9.0Score148Shelves
23. 473 恶 The Wicked Ex-Wife Awakens, and the Dark, Clingy Villain Won’t Stop Sticking to Her 恶毒前妻觉醒，阴湿反派非要贴贴 Riches and Yakult富贵养乐多Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) [Catlike, spoiled heiress × Snake-like, dark and twisted villain with skin hunger] Wealthy family + dating reality show + possessive hero + second male lead’s road to regret + sweet romance + both pure Yu Wan has awakened! She turns out to be the villainous tycoon’s wicked ex-wife in a novel. In the story, she is spoiled and domineering, causes trouble at every turn, and keeps chasing after a man even though she is married. In the end, she becomes a ha 21.3kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    These books are all super good, and the male lead is incredibly humble.

24. 474 我 My Husband Is Crazy. Is Yours? 我老公有病，你老公有吗 Fantastic Beasts Are Here神奇动物在这里Modern Romance156k WordsOngoing [Older sister-younger man romance + sweet one-on-one love + comedy + secret crush + slightly yandere + marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + devoted couple] After a car accident, Mr. Lu, the powerful head of a prominent family, suffers unexpected brain damage. The entire upper crust is thrown into an uproar. At times, he becomes a cold, domineering CEO, his icy gaze forcing her into a passionate love-hate entanglement; At others, he turns into a poor college student, forced into an ob 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, told from the female lead's perspective, while the male lead's unrequited love blossoms into reality. The male lead is a complete scheming, ghostly, and manipulative guy. He gets so angry when he learns the female lead's first love has returned that he gets into a car accident. He's a total shrew, constantly fighting and vying for her attention, completely obsessed with his wife. If you like stories about male leads who are dark and ruthless, you might want to check this out. He's humble and sinister.

25. 475 为 To Redeem the Tyrant, the System Struggles to Survive Around the Clock 为救赎暴君，系统她日夜极限求生 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious + light fantasy + devoted couple + bickering + enemies turned lovers] Ever since Ouyang Linlang transmigrated into the body of an ancient tyrant, she hadn't enjoyed a single peaceful day! The two bickered all day and traded insults all night, locked in a love-hate relationship At first, when the tyrant wouldn't listen, she coaxed and tricked him, claiming she was a Judge's Brush who could predict the future and defy fate. Later, the tyrant became obsessed with jealousy. She spent ever 13.5kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
26. 476 惊 Goodness! The Sickly Beauty Is Crying in My Arms Again 惊，病娇美人又在我怀里哭了 A Cup of Autumn Moonlight一盏秋月Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [From the start, straight into a hellish love triangle + Both Pure, One-on-One Romance + Focus on the Romance] [The rating is low because there aren't many ratings] Jiang Jiu is dragged back by the System once again to win over Song Zhiqing. She still remembers the first time she chose a target. The moment she laid eyes on the gentle beauty with his peerless looks, she threw herself straight into the romance. She never expected that after they fell in love, the gentle beauty would turn into a si 4.8kReads9.0Score441Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Only recommending books you'll enjoy. Follow and bookmark so you don't get lost when you're looking for something to read!🍀🍀Song Song is a beautiful but yandere character who adores A Jiu. She'll suppress her murderous intent for A Jiu and change herself for her. When they meet again, some of Song Song's changes are heartbreaking, but thankfully A Jiu continues to pamper her. In the end, A Jiu takes Song Song home. 🍀🍀That night, there was repeated knocking on the door. The man standing outside reeked of alcohol, his pale face now flushed with tears, his voice low and hoarse as he pleaded, "Don't leave me…" Don't leave me like before, don't ignore me, please love me.

27. 477 胆 A Coward's 1,001st Confession 胆小鬼的一千零一次表白 M0724Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Not reborn, no System, high school setting, youthful literature, a story of being saved, personal growth, no harem] Cowards don't dare to confess their feelings, and they're afraid of being confessed to as well. If your confession is rejected, you'll be mocked and condemned by everyone. If you reject someone's confession, you'll lose a friend and go your separate ways. Can't it work out? The answer is no, because success doesn't like cowards! But what if one coward likes another? This isn't a l 36.4kReads9.5Score4.8kShelves

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    A very delicate book, with excellent writing; it even includes poetry. Enough said, kids!

28. 478 重 After I Was Reborn, the CEO's First Love Begged Me Not to Break Up 重生后霸总初恋求我别分手 A Drop in the Vast Sea沧海一水Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted (The rating will gradually go up, so don’t let it put you off!) [Beautiful, fair-skinned, hardworking heroine vs. devoted, cunning, sharp-tongued hero] [Rebirth, school life first, then city life, rekindled romance, one-on-one and both chaste] In her past life, she fell in love with Zhou Yu at first sight and pursued him, but in the end they parted on bad terms and never saw each other again. When Zheng Xining woke up, she had been reborn at sixteen, before she had ever met Zhou Yu. This time, s 1.3kReads9.0Score108Shelves
29. 479 揉 Sundered Spring Tides 揉碎春潮 Jian Bing Guozi煎bing果子Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Forced love x campus romance x obsessive love x younger man] Xie Jinghe was born into the elite Xie family. Handsome in every way, with silver hair and a wild, untamable nature. Shen Shuangli had the face of a cool, ethereal beauty and a quiet, reserved personality. No one knew that two people who seemed to have nothing in common had once been lovers in secret. That relationship ended in failure, with Xie Jinghe as the one who got dumped. When they meet again, Xie Jinghe rescues Shen Shuangli a 62.3kReads8.8Score7.3kShelves

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    To win back Shen Shuangli, the silver-haired madman disguised himself as a stray dog ​​and huddled in front of her door during a rainstorm. After discovering that the female lead had escaped, he mobilized his private plane to surround her, but only dared to tug at her clothes lightly, swallowing his "robbery" declaration as a trembling "Shall we settle the score, sister?" Beneath his crazy exterior lay the trauma of being abandoned in his youth.

30. 480 小 The Little Sweetheart Pouts and Calls Him Big Brother, and the Powerful Man Can’t Stop Thinking About Her 小尤物撒娇叫哥哥，大佬日思夜想 Little Spoiled One小撒娇Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [Brooding, insecure, obsessive young man × healing, affectionate little fairy + reborn + sweet romance + male lead has a secret crush + heroine pursues him openly + sugary-sweet, heart-fluttering romance + healing] In her previous life, Lu Wanqing was deceived into believing that Pei Yanshi had killed her family. She went to great lengths to get close to him so she could take revenge. But after they married, Pei Yanshi doted on her beyond measure, giving her every indulgence. Lu Wanqing graduall 2.6kReads9.2Score253Shelves
31. 481 盼 Hoping She’ll Look My Way 盼她垂怜 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Healing, redemption, and sweet romance] A deeply devoted, obsessive CEO with an eating disorder and frail health x a warmhearted food blogger with a talent for cooking. Both books are complete and rated 9.3~ When Lu Lihuan was a child, she rescued a pitiful, down-on-his-luck boy who was locked up and abused in a remote mountain village. At first, he hid in a cramped, lightless room and refused to see her. He bared his teeth at her and drove her away without mercy. She thought he hated her, neve 4.8kReads9.3Score394Shelves
32. 482 快 Quick Transmigration: Vicious Female Side Character Role-play Plan 快穿：恶毒女配扮演计划 Bright Again and Again明明又明明Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Main story complete, bonus chapters ongoing Beautiful, ruthless heroine who’s a brilliant actress The heroine has a different character in every world One-on-one romance, male lead split into different fragments [Warning: The heroine is genuinely evil!] Jiang Xinlian was bound to a System and tasked with playing a vicious supporting female character. She was brimming with confidence. “Leave it to me!” After several worlds, another System asked the thoroughly troubled 086, “Why don’t you help you 52.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
33. 483 白 After My White Moonlight Faked Her Death, the Yandere Big Shot Wouldn't Leave Her Alone 白月光死遁后，病娇大佬穷追不舍 Clear Dreams in March三月清梦Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Su Meng transmigrated into a book as a sickly, ill-fated supporting woman who coughed up blood every few steps and tormented the villain early in the story. The System told her that if she helped the villain grow up, she could be reborn, so she began diligently raising him. At first, he looked distant and gloomy, like a fierce wolf cub, claws bared. “Don’t come near me.” Later, he began hoping for more and more affection. He reined in his dark, terrifying possessiveness and obsession, acted obed 17.5kReads9.5Score2kShelves
34. 484 病 Sickly Obsession: The Possessive CEO Lu Loves Her Like His Life 病态占有：偏执陆总嗜她如命 Little Fuzzball小毛球Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted (A brooding, lovesick demon king vs. a bright little ray of sunshine, sweet romance + possessive love + seductive charm) After Su Qingyan died, she saw the cold, sinister empire CEO everyone avoided. He had killed the scumbag couple who caused her death, then knelt before her grave with blood-soaked hands and kissed her body. “Yan’er, it’s too cold underground. I’m coming to keep you company...” Back in her youth, she mercilessly took revenge on the scumbag and his mistress while investigating L 52.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves
35. 485 穿 Three Years After I Transmigrated, the City Lord Became My Prisoner 穿越3年后，城主成我阶下囚 Ziyushi紫语石Ancient Romance812k WordsCompleted Content warning: This is a revenge story with a tragic romance. The male lead seeks redemption. It includes injury, imprisonment, and whipping, so proceed with caution. The leads are bitter enemies bound by fate, in both this life and their past lives. Angst and heartbreak, both leads are strong and devoted to each other, happy ending Proud, aloof Emperor Star VS revenge-driven Seven Killings queen In her first life, Yun Shuyue fell blindly in love with Huo Chenfeng. Little did she know the ma 1.1kReads8.1Score103Shelves

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    The male protagonist atones for his sins, loving willingly; the female protagonist transmigrates to seek revenge! The male protagonist is handsome, strong, and tragically pitiful.

36. 486 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.8kReads8.8Score984Shelves

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    In the end, loving someone means feeling unworthy.

37. 487 重 Back to the 1970s: The Rough Country Boy I Forced Into Marriage Is So Sweet 重回七零：强扭的糙汉好甜 Shiitake Leaf香菰叶Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + taciturn, rugged man + lively, charming educated youth + mutual doting + farming + pocket dimension] In her previous life, Lin Xiaoyan was forced to move to the countryside. In a fit of anger, she broke off her engagement to Gu Xiao, a man she had never even met. After missing each other for half a lifetime, they met again and, after many twists and turns, found their way back to each other. Sadly, a fire set as part of a plot made her believe she'd never see Gu Xiao again. But 30.5kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves
38. 488 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.7kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Both of these involve the female protagonist leaving behind her son after her father's death.

39. 489 强 Forced to Surrender 强迫沉沦 March White Elm三月白榆Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted (Just started, rating will rise) [Forced love / second chance at love / intense push and pull / possessive hero / reunion after years apart / both leads are chaste / happy ending] Qipao designer x Beijing's most powerful young heir In high school, Jin Yanshen was a heaven-blessed prodigy, admired by everyone. Li Nian pursued him relentlessly until the aloof, untouchable boy finally yielded to her. He bowed his head for her alone, yet she still crushed every bit of his pride. On a rainy night, t 3.7kReads8.9Score326Shelves
40. 490 禁 The Chaste Yandere Was Made to Cry by His Cherished Canary Again 禁欲病娇又被娇宠的金丝雀惹哭了 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later, feelings that grow over time, secret crush, healing, reunion after years apart, age gap The current head of the Fu family is an illegitimate son, ruthless by nature, who clawed his way to power over a sea of blood. Then karma caught up with him: he was disfigured, and his health was in ruins. The only one who dared hug him was the young lady of the Shi family, who would call him “Second Brother” in a sweet, affectionate voice. Shi Nian was delicate and lovely, and her 530Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    Each one made me feel a little envious. I highly recommend the first one. It's not a very rigorous genre, but the romance is really good. Highly recommended!

41. 491 瞎 My Blind Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic. I Can Lie to Him and Deceive Him, but He Won’t Leave 瞎子夫君恋爱脑，欺他骗他都不跑 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixi only wanted to have a child with Song Lianzhou, not take responsibility for him. Men were all worthless and could never be relied on. Their only use was helping women get pregnant. Her own father taught her the first lesson in hating men. She had never met her biological father. He got her mother pregnant out of wedlock, then abandoned them, leaving mother and daughter to endure everyone’s scorn. Later, her childhood sweetheart betrayed and set her up, making her give up on men for g 7.4kReads9.1Score882Shelves
42. 492 夺 Claiming Her as My Wife 夺她为妻 Sweet Knife with Fire Wheels带风火轮的甜刀Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [The male lead’s desperate pursuit to win her back + the second male lead takes his place] Yu Sheng was the heir to a prestigious family with a century of history. His secret wife was an obscure hand model. When his wife asked for a divorce, he readily agreed. He chatted over drinks with his friends. “I’m just trying to teach her a lesson. Give it some time, and she’ll come back on her own.” But when Yu Sheng finally turned back, his eyes red, she had already become someone else’s wife. Yu Sheng 12.3kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
43. 493 重 Reborn: My Humble Husband Begs for My Love, So I'll Make the Most of What Fate Brings 重生之卑微老公求疼爱：既遇则安 Chattering Morels叽里呱啦见手青Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted An Zhi x Ji Yuzhi Gentle, healing beauty vs. aloof on the surface but secretly possessive CEO (☑️ Complete, extra sweet with no angst, and a satisfying ending) To fulfill their grandfathers' dying wish, the two were bound together by a so-called “childhood betrothal.” Their three-year marriage seemed respectful and harmonious, but love was quietly growing. Neither of them dared to confess their feelings... He thought she married him to fulfill her grandfather's wish, unaware that she had long si 2kReads9.1Score163Shelves
44. 494 快 Quick Transmigration: The Ultimate Green Tea Becomes the Male Lead's White Moonlight 快穿：当顶级绿茶穿成男主白月光 Little Rabbit Weaves the Moon小兔织月Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Green Tea, Black Lotus, Ruthlessly Self-Serving, Sky-High Self-Worth, All Male Leads Are Pure, No Split Personalities, Satisfying Dogged Devotion, One-on-One Each World] [Manipulative Green Tea vs. Obsessive, Brooding Ghost of a Man. The heroine is the male lead's first love, and he loves her to pieces.] Lin Lu Sheng is the quick-transmigration Bureau's undisputed ace Black Lotus. Greedy, lustful, and a brilliant actress, she also has a captivating beauty that makes her the object of e 17.6kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    Yeah, it's really cruel to men.

45. 495 难 Hard to Coax: The Unruly Young Master Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 50.7kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves
46. 496 爆 Spoiled Rotten: The Green Tea Chancellor's Beloved Comes Back to Life 爆宠，绿茶丞相的心上人复活后 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted [Clever, kind, and resilient heroine VS proud, refined hero who's a humble, fake-sweet puppy] [One-on-one sweet romance, the hero suffers, time gap, raising a child] Xu Zhaozhao once transmigrated three thousand years into the past, to the Jin Dynasty, to complete a mission. But the mission failed, and she was forced to marry Xie Zhen, the eldest son of the Xie family. They had a daughter, Xie Yunlu. At last, her organization came to retrieve her and send her back to the modern world. Then she r 3.1kReads7.6Score214Shelves
47. 497 兽 Beastman, I'm Your Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother 兽人，我是你太太太太太奶奶 Ai Qina艾琴啊Modern Romance310k WordsOngoing [Interstellar beast world + female-led romance + 1vN + all male leads are virgins + male rivalry + love triangle chaos + strongest heroine + heroine approves of everyone] An Yu transmigrated. She transmigrated to an interstellar beast world a thousand years in the future. There are many males and few females, women give birth to octuplets, and they can have three husbands and four consorts. Wait, three husbands and four consorts? Seven! And that’s not all. There are also followers, the unof 241Reads—Score100Shelves

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48. 498 热 Legend of Mir: Corrupted by Corpse Poison 热血传奇之尸毒侵蚀 The Eldest Son of the Great Dao大道嫡长子Anime Fanfiction516k WordsCompleted A new story begins with a corpse-poisoned dog from the start. Zhang Ming, a hopeless romantic, is on his way back to the clinic when he comes across an injured border collie. As he treats the dog, a green jade ring slips from its mouth, and something strange happens. At midnight, Zhang Ming is transported to the Mafa Continent, and the border collie appears by his side. He awakens the Hou bloodline, the supreme bloodline of ancient-origin zombies. Zhang Ming vows to work hard to grow stronger, k 1.9kReads5.9Score108Shelves

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    The Legend of Mir series of simp stories, for those who are rejected as simps, come and see if you've read any simp stories, especially those written by gentle and quiet people.

49. 499 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: Saving the Tragic Male Lead 穿书七零：拯救悲惨男主 Mu Xi Mutong木西木同Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted (Military marriage, transmigration, 1v1) Tang Tian is an optimistic, cheerful modern girl who loves reading novels. Recently, she's become obsessed with stories about military marriages in a bygone era. She has just finished a rebirth story set in the past. The heroine wronged the hero in her previous life, then was reborn and tried to make amends. But Tang Tian finds the heroine's behavior after her rebirth infuriating, and feels sorry for the devoted, responsible man. After tearing into the 2.1kReads9.1Score145Shelves
50. 500 阴 Brooding CEO, Don't Turn Evil: Your Wicked Ex-Wife Is Back to Cling to You 阴湿霸总别黑化，恶毒前妻来贴贴 Si Yue Liu肆月六Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [Rental-apartment fiction + a bankrupt heiress making money + a gloomy puppy with a secret crush] Bankrupt from the start, with tens of millions in debt. Cornered in an alley, Zhang Yue thinks she's done for, but Jiang Yuanci, the poor boy she once trampled underfoot, rushes out and takes three vicious blows for her! As the distance between them closes to a meter, glowing comments suddenly flash wildly above his head: [Poor thing! The future trillionaire will be left lame tonight and turn compl 32.4kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves

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