Looking for a Second-Chance Romance With Some Angst. I Don't Like Stories That Are Sweet All the Time 求破镜重圆，要那种小虐的，不喜欢一直很甜

1. 1 陆 President Lu Kneels to Win Back His Darling, Then Spoils Her Gently 陆总跪地哄，追回掌中娇后轻轻宠 Bubble Meat布噜肉丝Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Heroine stops pursuing him halfway + reunion after a long separation + he chases her to win her back + lovesick hero + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + cold, blunt hero at first, clingy and devoted puppy later] High school: Quirky, sweet girl VS serious, taciturn, icy boy Reunion: Cold, distant ice beauty VS clingy, devoted puppy of a man At first, Yan Yushu thought Lu Jingchen only seemed cold. Surely she could warm him up if she kept trying. It took her a year to realize he wasn’t c 21kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   🌷🌷Reconciliation After a Broken Mirror (Slightly Angsty) She was a quirky and clever princess, he was the aloof and unapproachable beauty of school. She fell in love with him at first sight and pursued him passionately for a year, thinking she could warm the iceberg. In the end, she discovered it was all a self-deceptive joke; he already had someone he loved. After the college entrance exams, she blocked all his contact information and disappeared from his world. Eight years later, he meticulously planned to marry her and began his humble pursuit, "Wife... Don't leave me, please, please take care of me."

2. 2 怪 It’s All His Fault 怪他 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Shen Zaiyi has a problem: she doesn’t understand what love is. She first crossed paths with Zhu Chen at a nightclub. After losing a game, Shen Zaiyi asked him to add her on WeChat. Shen Zaiyi had never been rejected in her life, but this was the first time a man had humiliated her. “Sorry, I’m just not interested in you.” Furious, Shen Zaiyi declared she would win Zhu Chen over within a semester. She made sure he saw her everywhere, stayed on his mind, and tried everythi 12.3kReads8.7Score686Shelves
3. 3 攀 Clinging 攀缠 Entwined Moonlight月缱绻Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted The print edition of Clinging is now available, and the short drama and comic series are now online. [Reunion after a long separation, rekindled love, sharp tongues and soft hearts, sweetness and angst, happy ending] [Independent, sensitive, aloof beauty ✖ a devoted man who says one thing but means another] [Creative director at an advertising agency ✖ powerful businessman from Beijing's elite circle] The day Ruan Xiang saw Zhou Jingwei again happened to be the first snowfall of the year in Yan 18.2kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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   The following are all stories of reconciliation after a breakup, with bittersweet entanglements, and all have been carefully selected for their excellent writing: 1. My personal top-ranked contemporary romance novel, still unsurpassed; 2. A sweet story about a pregnant woman running away with her boyfriend, but the entanglements are engaging, and the male lead respects the female lead; 3. A bittersweet story about a pregnant woman running away with her boyfriend, set in a high-ranking official family, the female lead's growth is bittersweet, and her mother-daughter relationship is very touching; 4. A story of a non-male virgin and pseudo-incest, bittersweet, the female lead hides her love for the male lead by using a substitute; 5. A story of a fallen heiress and a devoted male lead, interspersed with some campus scenes, but not many. The female lead's struggles and growth in the mud are very touching, thankfully the male lead can't drive her away; 6. A non-male virgin, a slight nurturing story, the best part is that the female lead always knows what she wants, and is very brave and resilient; 7. A story of a fallen heiress and a poor boy's rise to success, the female lead has a great personality, and the writing style is somewhat humorous. The above seven books are all novels about broken relationships mended that I gave five stars to and added to my collection. They are characterized by good writing, sound logic, and engaging storytelling.

4. 4 失 Starlight Out of Control 失控星光 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Uncontrolled Starlight goes on sale nationwide on May 30] [Two male leads + secret love + entertainment industry + younger man + rekindled romance] Shen Jixing, a legendary movie star in the Chinese entertainment industry, is as aloof as snow on a mountaintop, noble and cold. He has long held an unshakable place at the pinnacle of the industry. Then one day, a tidal wave of vicious scandals engulfs him… His status plummets overnight. With nowhere else to go, he calmly knock 56kReads9.6Score8.1kShelves

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   A little bit of angst is nice, mostly sweet, a story about two male leads getting back together after a breakup.

5. 5 再 Addicted Again 再度上瘾 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted [Powerful, influential Hong Kong City socialite × ambitious woman who wants a child but not the father] [Rekindled love + groveling pursuit + the powerful one bows his head + mature leads + older man + runs away while pregnant + both leads are inexperienced] Shu Man was Zhao Jinting's secret lover for a year. She used his money, resources, and connections to rise from the ashes. The night she crossed the river and burned the bridge by breaking up with him, Zhao Jinting grabbed her by the waist a 10.9kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
6. 6 带 She Ran Off with the Baby, and Her Soldier Ex Suddenly Appeared as Her Boss 带崽跑路，军官前男友空降成领导 Romantic Fairy仙女多情Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted A delicate, soft-spoken temp worker / a cold, calculating big shot in the civil service [Government workplace reunion, second chance at love, push and pull, powerful man bows his head] Su Man once had a secret relationship with Lu Zhanxun, a young man from a powerful family. Before they could go public, her family went through a catastrophic upheaval, and she disappeared without a trace. When they meet again, Lin Zhanxun is a formidable, ruthless leader who parachuted in after leaving the mil 5.4kReads8.8Score668Shelves
7. 7 被 After Being Abandoned, I Got My Happy Ending with the Perfect Man 被抛弃后我跟天花板HE了 Nan Qilu南亓鹿Two Male Leads334k WordsCompleted A scheming, doting seme who spoils his beloved (Qin Zhao) vs. a gentle, insecure, sensible, kind uke (Shen Heqing) A sweet romance. The seme is only sharp-tongued in the opening scene; he's a devoted wife-slave, and this story is so sweet. Come on! Open wide and enjoy some sugar! Synopsis: 1. Shen Heqing has had a rough life since childhood, always being the one left behind. His friend said, “You're so capable. Missing one opportunity won't hurt you. Just let him have it.” His biological parents 38.4kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
8. 8 顶 Ultimate Restraint 顶级克制 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Rain poured outside the window, and the air was heavy and damp. The room was silent except for the soft rustle of Zhaoming Ji wiping her hair with a towel. Lu Daiqing sat on the sofa, watching her. She smiled, then padded slowly toward him on her wet, bare feet, and stepped on his white sneakers. - The air was hot and humid, the gloom unending, the tension thick with the scent of gunpowder, and the unspoken intimacy impossible to ignore. Under the same roof, she and he held themselves back, each 20.4kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
9. 9 春 Secretly Surrendering to Spring’s Desire 春欲暗渡 Sui Tiantian岁甜甜Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Business interpreter and investment magnate | Second chance at love | Original title: Spring Desire, Secretly Crossing] At a lavish business banquet in Jiangcheng, the hall is packed with guests and magnates. Lin Wusheng’s boss orders her to charm the CEO visiting from Nancheng and secure a huge investment. Holding her wineglass, Lin Wusheng looks toward the elegant, aloof man at the head table and freezes, unable to speak. How could it be him? Seeing her lose her composure, someone teases, “Pr 27.9kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
10. 10 小 After the Little Fool Dies, the Sinister Tycoon Sends Him to the Crematorium 小傻子死后，阴鸷大佬他火葬场了 Shun Jiu舜九Two Male Leads402k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Both Reborn] Everyone said Yan Yanzhi was punching above his weight by marrying Wei Xingrui, because Yan Yanzhi was an idiot. But Yan Yanzhi didn't see it that way. He knew Wei Xingrui's eating habits better than anyone in the world, and he knew countless ways to cheer him up. Wei Xingrui had chosen him because he was clever and well-behaved, surely. It wasn't until Wei Xingrui brought home a man who looked seven or eight parts like him that Yan Yanzhi realized he was wrong. T 3.6kReads9.0Score408Shelves

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    Shuangnan, a story of chasing after his wife through a "firestorm" (a metaphor for a difficult journey), and their broken relationship eventually mended.

11. 11 谁 Who Can Pluck the Bright Moon? 谁可摘明月 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Unruly, Obsessive, Coldhearted, Aloof, and a Rising Lawyer] X [Gentle, Quiet, Mature, Fatherly, Restrained, and a Second-Generation Entrepreneurial CEO] Ten-year age gap · The remorseful pursuit of a wife · Mutual salvation The heroine is not a virgin, but the hero is. Do not read if this bothers you! Lian Qi isn't easy to like. She never had a father, and her mother hated her for being withdrawn and introverted. After her grandmother died, her mother abandoned her with her aunt and never con 39.4kReads9.0Score5.4kShelves
12. 12 春 Lingering Warmth on a Spring Night 春夜余温 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted Multiple short drama adaptations are now available. The story features a reunion after years apart, rekindled love, a devoted couple, and sweet married life. A beautiful, down-on-her-luck heiress x a powerful man who loves her deeply but keeps his feelings buried. In high school: a proud rich girl x a cool, poor boy. Wen Yu reunited with Song Qingshu at the lowest point in her life. The poor boy she'd once dumped had become the chairman of a publicly listed group worth tens of billions. Wearing 69.5kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves
13. 13 娇 Sweetly Hidden Love 娇藏蜜恋 My Male God, Buy Me a Chicken Drumstick男神请我吃鸡腿Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Both Pure, One-on-One] A nasty, handsome, arrogant rich boy vs. a spoiled, clingy canary girl + The long road to winning his wife back Award-winning actress Sheng Yi has been in show business for years. With her three rules, kiss double, bed double, and nude double, she has clinched the crown of “Queen of Water.” The media’s assessment of her is spot-on: “Mediocre acting, incredible resources. Who exactly is the mysterious sugar daddy behind her?” At a private banquet, someone shouts for Sheng 15.4kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    The first book is really bittersweet at the beginning, but the later part, with their workplace reunion, is super sweet. A little angsty, though. The second book features a canary/domineering CEO, ahhh, Chen Zui is so amazing, so doting and affectionate, who understands??

14. 14 江 After Secretly Marrying Jiang Ye, She Was Lavishly Spoiled 江爷隐婚后，盛宠天价娇妻 Grapes Slightly Tart and Astringent葡萄微酸涩Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Jiang Jiwen, a business magnate from an illustrious family, is so devastatingly handsome that countless noblewomen in the capital have fallen for him and eagerly compete for his attention. Then, one day, shocking news breaks: Jiang Jiwen, president of the Yaxi Group, is married. Before long, the news has spread throughout the capital. Everyone is curious and skeptical, asking around until they finally catch sight of the mysterious Mrs. Jiang at a grand banquet. To everyone’s surprise, the elusiv 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nine years ago, they were forced into an arranged marriage and lived together until the female lead later learned the truth.

15. 15 再 Occupied Once More 再度侵占 Lone Goose Painting孤雁图Modern Romance799k WordsCompleted [The regretful husband’s long road to winning her back + reunion after years apart + comeback + guiding lover + stubborn male lead in denial + growing female lead] Rumor had it that the young master of the Cheng family was uninterested in women and far beyond anyone’s reach. Only Meng Qiao knew how he indulged his desires and loved making love, driving her to the brink of madness and making her beg for mercy, in private and in public. He was a naturally gifted genius, renowned far and wide. H 378Reads6.9Score107Shelves

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    Reconciliation after a breakup is always a good story.

16. 16 与 Sinking into a Beautiful Dream with Her 与她沉溺美梦 The Light Shines In光照进来Modern Romance392k WordsCompleted Jaded, aloof wild rose × sharp-tongued, straight-laced math genius | Rekindled love × angst and sweetness × yandere × mutual salvation × devoted couple, happy ending In just five years, Zhou Shuci went from a math genius to the founder of the Wanshi Group, ruling over a six-hundred-billion commercial empire and controlling half of Jingzhou City. Yet all he wanted to know was whether she regretted leaving him for twenty million. When they met again after years apart, her mere presence brought 5.1kReads8.4Score331Shelves
17. 17 分 After the Breakup, the Boss Turns Dark and Obsessed: Wild Seduction and Spoiling 分手后大佬黑化变疯批，野撩诱宠 Lu Yin鹿吟Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Reuniting After a Breakup + Powerful CEO + Both Untouched + Possessive Takeover + Tension and Flirting + Reunion After Years Apart + Seductive Pursuit] [After He Wronged His Ex, the Big Shot Went Dark] Everyone knew the big shot was cool and dispassionate, but no one knew about the obsession hidden deep in his heart. After a carefully engineered reunion, he took the other man by force and made him move in. The darkened big shot's image crumbled: he turned wild and seductive, in 389Reads9.5Score847Shelves
18. 18 假 After Faking My Death as an Undercover Agent, the Enigma Went Mad 假死卧底后，Enigma他疯了 Qu Chuan渠川Two Male Leads522k WordsCompleted [Completed] Undercover mission + post-apocalypse + younger love interest + rekindled romance + lovers turned enemies + ABO (EA) Chu Shen, an undercover agent forcibly mutated over ten years, x Qu Zhuqing, a devoted human commander In the post-apocalyptic world, Chu Shen, the highest-ranking law enforcer on the dark web, is gravely wounded during a mission, awakening the bloodline of the mutated. From a decorated law enforcer, he falls to become one of the mutated, hated by everyone. · He eventu 3.1kReads8.8Score613Shelves
19. 19 脱 Unbridled 脱缰 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads] [Fake Death Story] [Manga Adaptation and Publishing Rights Signed; Print Edition Now Available] In Qi Zhen's eyes, Lin Shouyan is a silly little colt who has broken free of his reins, utterly sincere and devoted to him with all his heart. Qi Zhen falls for him quickly. But in Lin Shouyan's eyes, Qi Zhen is a fool playing the part Lin Shouyan made up for him, dragged down from his lofty pedestal and forced to teach himself, while Lin Shouyan has to personally teach his wife all 43.7kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves
20. 20 耳 A Mole Behind the Ear 耳后藏痣 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance43k WordsOngoing [Contemporary Realism | Workplace Taboo | Slow Burn | Older Man | Strong Female Lead | Cohabitation] "A mole behind the ear, and someone hidden there, too." Late autumn in Shanghai, in the heart of an old Western-style neighborhood in the west of the city. A bar with no sign. An empty bottle of Great Wall Cabernet Sauvignon, a snakeskin bag with a broken zipper. She picked up the bag and said, "Follow me." He was too drunk to stand steadily, but he followed anyway. At thirty-two, she called the 111Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is about a strong career woman; the second is about youth and campus life.

21. 21 蝉 After the Cicadas Sing Comes the Plum Rain 蝉鸣过后是梅雨 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast at School | Slow-Burn Bittersweet Romance | Fated Bond | Gentle Girl, Troubled Boy | Realistic | Happy Ending] On the first day of school, Xia Shanshan's red-lacquered bicycle was stolen. She crouched beneath a camphor tree and cried. On the third floor, someone folded her orange candy wrapper in half, then in half again. Later, she met Fu Siyun. The boy leaned against the wall, looking carefree as he teased her softly: “Are you afraid of me, senior?” She ran from him for three y 3.2kReads9.3Score337Shelves
22. 22 被 The Fourth Year of Being Loved Against My Will 被强制爱的第四年 Crane Song yyyy鹤音yyyyModern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Forced Love + Both Leads Reborn + Obsessive Male Lead + Died for Love in Their Past Life + HE] In the fourth year of being effectively imprisoned by Shen Huaixu, Qiao Qiao asked him for a divorce. Shen Huaixu had quietly stripped her of every freedom, taken control of her entire life, and imprisoned her in a cage built in the name of love. Shen Huaixu was possessive, cool-headed, and fiercely jealous. He commanded the business world and built his own commercial empir 13.9kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    This could be considered a reconciliation after a broken relationship. In their past life, the girl died, and the male protagonist committed suicide for her. In their second life, the conflict was resolved.

23. 23 清 A Cool Beauty? No, He's a Top-Tier Charm Demon 清冷美人？不，他是顶级魅魔 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads395k WordsCompleted [1V1, Both Leads Are Virgins + Rekindled Romance + Cool and Well-Behaved x Sharp-Tongued Bad Boy + Happy Ending] (Main story complete) Four years ago, Sheng Yiguang learned from the on-screen comments that he was a villain in a novel, doomed to love someone who would never love him back. His only purpose was to show how deep and true the official couple's love was. So he broke up with Pei Du, said every cruel thing he could think of, and prepared for them to become enemies and never see each oth 53kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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    ① The beginning is a bit bittersweet; a conflicted person needs someone they can't shake off, and there's a reason for the four years of separation. ② This book has sweet and heart-wrenching moments, a sense of agonizing tension; it's a two-way journey of love and redemption.

24. 24 尽 Unleash Yourself 尽情撒野 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Second Chance at Love + Reunion After Years Apart + Sweet Youthful Romance + Bad-Boy Handsome, Sly and Cunning + Happy Ending + Both Leads Are Each Other's First] [A Truly Free-Spirited Romantic Who Loves Deeply x A Pretend Good Girl Who's Pure and Clingy] At Jinghe High School, everyone knew Xu Shihuan was Pei Yan's rule and bottom line. No one expected them to suddenly break up. Four years later, when they met again, Pei Yan treated Xu Shihuan like a stranger. The next time they crossed paths 10.1kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Both are short, bittersweet stories about long-lost reunions and reconciliations, with happy endings. They're definitely worth reading! The first and second books are by the same author and are incredibly good!!!

25. 25 北 North Wind 北风 East Moon2东月2Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted “Shi Cheng! Stop right there.” At the words, the person at the back halted. He seemed amused by her anger, licked his lips, planted his hands on his hips, and slowly turned to look at her. “Why the hell should I listen to you?” No one knew that years ago, one night, the boy had gently drawn her into his arms. His cold hand brushed her hair aside. “Can we please not break up?” “Xu Mo...” He leaned close to her ear, his right hand rubbing the back of her neck. After a long moment, Xu Mo felt a 1.9kReads8.5Score206Shelves

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    Reconciliation after a breakup + a little angst is nice, too much angst is harmful 💔

26. 26 躲 No Escape! No Forgetting! My Ex Forces Me into His Arms 躲不过！忘不掉！前男友强宠入怀 Wen Shushu温舒舒Two Male Leads380k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Reunion after years apart + Rekindled romance + Intense devotion and push-and-pull + Wealthy CEO + Deeply devoted romantic + Both are each other’s only one + Happy ending] “I can make him obey.” “You can have me or him. Choose one.” Shen Que was being held down in a dimly lit private room at a bar when he came face-to-face with the ex-boyfriend he’d been apart from for five years. He’d imagined their reunion countless times, but never thought he’d be in such a sorry state. “Sh 7.4kReads9.1Score639Shelves

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    ① The beginning is a bit bittersweet; a conflicted person needs someone they can't shake off, and there's a reason for the four years of separation. ② This book has sweet and heart-wrenching moments, a sense of agonizing turmoil; it's a two-way journey of love and redemption.

27. 27 跟 Give Me a Little Sweet Talk 跟我撒个娇 Chestnut Puree栗子泥Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Quiet, Socially Anxious Girl with Depression vs. Arrogant, Unruly, Devoted Rich Second-Generation Heir] A sweet second-chance romance about making up, happy ending, slow burn; the heroine is a little scheming Everyone knows the Lu family’s young master, Lu Ciyan. He’s a proud, unruly, flamboyant, and arrogant boy. They all say nobody can control him. Only Su Yuyu knows that the devil would run all over the city in the middle of the night just because she casually mentioned wanting her favorite 5.7kReads8.9Score494Shelves

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    The story of a broken mirror mended is super good.

28. 28 痴 Clingy Seduction! The Fallen Young Master Is Wild, Wanton, and Irresistible 痴缠诱捕！落魄少爷野又欲，真撩 Fog at First Light初日见雾Two Male Leads259k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance] When Xie Yi was young, he had a crush on Fu Mian from the neighboring department. As the pampered young master everyone in Yuncheng adored, he had no idea what it meant to take things slowly. He used force, threats, and coercion, making Fu Mian bow to him. He left neither himself nor the other any way out of their relationship. When they reunited years later, their positions had been reversed. Xie Yi was no longer on top, while Fu Mian now hel 12.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    The bittersweet beginnings of a reconciliation after a broken relationship

29. 29 在 In the Height of August Summer 在八月盛夏 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted [Rekindled love + reunion after years apart + both devoted to each other] Eight years after they last saw each other, Jiang Nanshan was seeing patients in a white coat, while He Beizheng brought another woman in for an appointment. The easy intimacy between them fell into Jiang Nanshan’s eyes. She looked away, suddenly remembering the night she and He Beizheng broke up. His voice had been controlled and calm, but his words carried heartbreak and resolve. He said, “Jiang Nanshan, think carefully. 23.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    I recommend these books: they all begin with a reunion, have a touch of angst, and feature a broken relationship mended. For lovers, meeting is accidental, but reunion is inevitable.

30. 30 你 You Kissed the Wrong Place 你亲错地方了 A Fa阿法Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Glimmer Against the Cold Wind is now available nationwide. [Each other's first love + rekindled romance + the hero wins himself over + happy ending] For the first sixteen years of his life, Xie Chen had never thought about dating. When Jiang Yuan wrote him a love letter and was publicly criticized by the whole school, Xie Chen rejected her without mercy. “I have no plans to date.” Jiang Yuan neither cried nor made a scene. She gave him an appraising look, even smiling a li 63.8kReads9.5Score8kShelves
31. 31 重 After We Reunited, My Ex-Boyfriend the Homicide Detective Became My Neighbor 重逢后，刑警前男友成了我邻居 Qiqi Cub柒柒崽Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation Anke is now streaming on Hongguo] [The print edition, When Your Neighbor Is Your Ex, Reunited Like Yesterday, is now available] [Reunion after a long separation] + [getting back together] + [both leads' hearts belong to each other] + [cold-faced hero does the laundry] + [happy ending] What's it like to be summoned to the police station for writing steamy stories and run into the ex you broke up with five years ago? Li An never imagined she'd see Qi Yan again under these c 32.9kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves
32. 32 娇 Addicted to Her Allure 娇瘾缠欢 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Flirting + possessiveness + reunion after a long separation + devoted couple, sweet and steamy + healing] Cool beauty in a qipao ✖️ Unhinged thug in a suit Qin Sang had always been a stickler for the rules, but she did two reckless things. First, before breaking up with Sheng Yu, she took the initiative and passionately lost herself in a night of intimacy with him. Second, after graduating from a prestigious university, she gave up a respectable, high-paying job and opene 33.8kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves
33. 33 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance337k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 15Reads—Score118Shelves

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    Now sweet and chubby

34. 34 谢 Thanks for Asking, We’ve Been Married Three Years and Still Haven’t Kissed! 谢邀，成婚三年，还未亲嘴儿！ A Cloud of Cream一朵奶油云Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + possessive villain + rekindled romance + intense push and pull + mutual devotion + redemption + one-on-one, both leads are each other’s first and only!) Also known as: I Can’t Believe It, The Villain I’d Won Over Got Away! Xie Zhaohua transmigrated into an old-school novel about a wife chasing her husband to the crematorium. She devoted herself to winning over the villain to complete her mission. But on the very day she succeeded, the System suddenly malfunctioned, 5.4kReads9.0Score538Shelves

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    I recently finished watching this. It was a little angsty at the beginning, but sweet at the end. It was super good! [Heart emoji]

35. 35 许 May You Find Peace and Joy This Lifetime 许你此生无忧 Yun Jinlai云锦来Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends ➕ Rekindled Love ➕ Only Ever Loved Each Other, Happy Ending] [A sensitive, clear-eyed heroine & a strong yet tragic hero] When Wu You was six, a little older boy moved into the apartment upstairs from her family. From then on, her world held a secret she could never speak aloud. The red thread growing in her palm became tangled beyond repair. The web it wove trapped her, and him too. They had loved, resented, gained, and lost. When it was all over, could everything begin again 629Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a childhood sweetheart couple, but the male lead is forced to break up with her due to a misunderstanding. The second book follows their journey from school uniforms to wedding dresses.

36. 36 他 His Unwavering Love for Niannian 他的念念不妄 Yun Jinlai云锦来Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [He Nian] X [Pei Wang] [Rekindled romance, school life, mild angst, sweet romance, mutually devoted, happy ending] (Stay tuned, fellow readers! The new book has just received its initial rating, and it’ll go up later!) An accident brought He Nian, the top student from Ning City, face-to-face with Pei Wang, the school bully from Jing City. All she cared about was studying. She wanted to keep a low profile, then an even lower profile. But for some reason, P 4.5kReads8.6Score376Shelves
37. 37 扯 Pull the Moon Down 扯月亮坠落 Beautiful Lady美人娘Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted - Fortunately, this was already the following spring. Somewhere in the world, they would bloom and flourish, nourishing their souls with freedom. - (Brash crybaby × repressed, broken artist) (Reunion after a long separation, healing, both are pure, happy ending) 4.6kReads9.3Score373Shelves
38. 38 心 An Unfading Heartbeat 心动不辍 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication. Updates on Weibo] Original title: Heartbeat Without End [One-on-one romance / second chance / happy ending] [He chases her, but it’s no groveling in a crematorium] [The male lead had his reasons for breaking up with her, his reasons, his reasons] In college, Yin Zishu fell in love at first sight with Xing Yao, an upright young man who helped her get her wallet back from a pickpocket. After a great deal of effort, she finally won him over. But their happiness didn’t 12.3kReads9.1Score959Shelves

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    ① Due to an unexpected act of kindness, the female lead falls in love with the male lead at first sight and pursues him for a long time. They finally get together, but before graduation, she's dumped… Three years later, they meet again. She asks, "Do you want to get back together?" He says, "Yes." She replies, "You're more likely to be dreaming…" ② Their marriage is a business arrangement. She overhears him say he doesn't like her or children. Just then, his "white moonlight" returns to China, and she becomes pregnant. Misunderstandings arise one after another, and she files for divorce, disappearing from the public eye… ③ Lovers will eventually meet again and fall in love once more. Sometimes, their separation isn't because they don't love each other, but because they have no choice but to part ways…

39. 39 被 After Being Dumped, the Regent King Turned Dark 被甩后，摄政王黑化了 Tomato Who Loves Tomatoes爱吃番番茄的西红柿Two Male Leads390k WordsOngoing (Just got its rating) [Two male leads + mutually faithful + two equally strong leads + tsundere, hopelessly devoted regent top + mischievous young marquis bottom + rekindled love + angst before sweetness] Seven years ago, on the day Shen Jinghan left the capital, he never looked back. Seven years later, he returned to the capital covered in wounds, and went to the Prince Regent's residence on his very first night back. He begged Xiao Che to save the Shen family and the supply route to the northe 3.1kReads8.2Score361Shelves

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    This one has to be it! It's a perfect match!

40. 40 隐 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Divorced Him. CEO Gu Is Searching the World in a Frenzy 隐藏怀孕离婚，顾总满世界疯找 Rain Falling on the Wutong Trees at Night夜落梧桐雨Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted A beautiful, gentle heiress fallen on hard times ✖ a cool, aloof, and dignified CEO worth hundreds of billions [One true pairing + sweet romance + adorable kids + regretful pursuit of his wife + everyday realism] Shen Shiwei and Gu Zeyue were married only by agreement. The day she found out she was pregnant, his childhood sweetheart returned from abroad. After a series of events, Shen Shiwei decisively chose to divorce him, hiding her pregnancy and leaving the country alone. Only after the divor 24.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
41. 41 甜 So Sweet! The Feisty Little Tease Is Flirting with the Big Shot Again 甜爆！小作精又在撩哄大佬了 Lu Yin鹿吟Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both reborn + devoted couple + sweet romance + flirtation and coaxing + wife pursues husband + intense push and pull + one-on-one romance] At eighteen, Cen Wan had a bright, radiant smile. Lu Beixun fell for her at a single glance. After they married, Cen Wan buried her feelings for Lu Beixun deep in her heart and never revealed them. A year later, Lu Beixun died. Cen Wan was overcome with grief, then learned the whole truth. Consumed by regret, she died taking her enemy down with her. Just as 31kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves

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    I had to bring this out. A long-awaited reunion, a broken mirror mended—I absolutely love it! The first one was a cheongsam beauty x suit-wearing thug, super good. I read it during a creative block, and it was truly unbeatable. How could a sweet romance novel be complete without Sheng Yu?! [Sending heart] The second one is a dual rebirth story, not dragging, and with plenty of dialogue.

42. 42 等 Waiting for the Roses to Drown 等玫瑰沉溺 The Grumpy Cat爱生气的猫Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [AI comic adaptation now live!] [Reunited after years apart + male lead hopelessly in love + both each other's first and only] [Down-on-her-luck, prickly sweetheart vs. poker-faced romantic] When they were young, Shu Yan was a beautiful, radiant girl everyone adored. She relentlessly pursued Pei Zhixing, the model student. Just as he had eyes only for her, Shu Yan vanished for half a month. When she came back, she humiliated him without mercy. "I was only playing with you. Didn't you realize? Le 20.1kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    It's so, so, so beautiful!

43. 43 想 Missing You 想你 After the Rain霁雨Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Love + Mutual Devotion + Reunion After Years Apart + Sweet Romance + First Love] [An arrogant, loyal puppy who likes both sweet talk and tough love, the moon in the sky × A genuinely passionate, fiery cat-wrangler, the flower of the mortal world] In high school, Song Chen was the pride of the school. Yi Shuyue, who was “just there to kill time,” set her sights on him. After more than a year of dogged pursuit, she finally won him over, only to be brutally dumped two months later! Six y 10.3kReads9.3Score829Shelves
44. 44 前 My Ex-Boyfriend Became a CEO, and Now We’re Fighting Over Each Other 前男友成为总裁后，又争又抢 Tao Taoyanzhi桃桃言之Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted [Reunion after years apart + rekindled love + sweet married life + devoted to each other + happy ending] [Clear-headed, independent heiress down on her luck x devoted tech tycoon] At university, Bai Yuchu “sponsored” the school’s impoverished top student. She paid his family’s medical bills, and he became her boyfriend. But even by her side, he grew tired of enduring the gossip. Later, Bai Yuchu’s family went bankrupt, turning her from a wealthy young lady into a heavily indebted fugitive on the 701Reads6.6Score101Shelves
45. 45 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a hidden gem of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [KISS]

46. 46 等 Waiting for the Moon to Fall 等月亮坠落 Parting Year After Year岁岁别离Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted (The physical book of the same title is now available.) [Sweet healing romance + reunion after a long separation + secret crush comes true + devoted couple with mutual fidelity] A gentle novelist with social anxiety VS a cocky, charming criminal police officer What's it like to see again the person you fell for when you were young? - Back in school, Su Sui had a huge crush on a boy. He was the shining star everyone adored, so she hid her little feelings deep in her heart. She secretly wrote him 19.4kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves
47. 47 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 296Reads7.4Score—Shelves
48. 48 禁 A Forbidden Reunion: The Coldhearted Mogul Is Wild and Possessive 禁忌重逢，禁欲大佬他又疯又撩 Yun Yan云砚Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Both sexually inexperienced, happy ending + male lead who turns quietly twisted and obsessive + rekindled love] The worst decision Shen Ning ever made was agreeing to pretend to be Ji Xubai’s girlfriend and go home with him. Only after arriving at his home did she discover that the strange-tempered older brother he’d mentioned was Jiang Ji, her ex-boyfriend. Shen Ning intended to pretend they didn’t know each other, but he cornered her against the wall, his broad hand firmly holding her by the 1.4kReads8.7Score129Shelves
49. 49 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 63.8kReads9.5Score5.6kShelves
50. 50 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score825Shelves

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