The Business World, Several Great Families, and Excellent Leads 商圈，几大家族，男女主都很优秀

1. 101 温 Nurturing Roses 温养玫瑰 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted A genius girl with bipolar disorder × a refined, devoted CEO Content warning: The heroine is imperfect because of her mental illness! She can be a little obsessive, but this is absolutely a sweet romance! No vicious rival, and the hero is devoted and faithful. Blurb: “What’s the matter, Young Master Xiao? Did your little queen scratch you again?” a friend teased at a gathering of wealthy young men in the capital, sending everyone into fits of laughter. The man sitting in the middle held a ci 376Reads9.3Score10014d adds
2. 102 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score87214d adds
3. 103 诱 Lured into a Trap: The Abstinent Patriarch’s Soft Waist in His Palm 诱哄为陷：禁欲家主的掌中软软腰 Qian Qingqing浅青青Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Urban power families + love at first sight + deliberate seduction + devoted husband + happy ending + both leads inexperienced + a touch of healing + taking down scumbags + no turning back after the ex comes crawling back] [Stealing the one you love] [Seven-year age gap] Su Er, the most beautiful woman in Jincheng, was utterly infatuated with the Jiang family heir. She loved him for four whole years. Jiang Yanci was a dashing, carefree young master, with countless beauties by his side. But her u 98Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   A business district, several wealthy families, and the story of a group of their scions.

4. 104 岑 The Eldest Miss of the Cen Family Returns to Nancheng 岑家大小姐回南城了 Ninety Degrees North Latitude北纬九十度Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [All-around heiress + mutual devotion + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels] [A detached heiress vs. a refined, aloof CEO] [Both are pure and faithful!!!] Cen Yanqing, the eldest daughter of the Cen family, is indifferent to worldly affairs, detached and cool. She has the angelic beauty everyone envies, yet harbors an obsession in her heart… Xi Sinian, the third son of the Xi family, is refined and aloof. To outsiders, he is the Third Master of the Xi family; to the women of Nancheng, he 5.2kReads8.9Score65814d adds

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   Cen Yanqing, the eldest daughter of the Cen family, is aloof and indifferent to worldly affairs, possessing an angelic beauty that everyone envies. Xi Sinian, the third son of the Xi family, is noble and aloof. Their encounter was an accident, but in this meeting, one of them lost his heart first.

5. 105 红 Red Wine and a Rose-Red Kiss 红酒热吻玫瑰 Willow Catkins Flying Through Frost柳絮飞霜Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + two strong leads + both devoted only to each other + childhood sweethearts] The eldest daughter of the Shen family in Beijing was clever and charming from a young age, with a bright, beautiful appearance. Hailed as Beijing’s most eligible socialite, she was forced to flee overseas after disaster struck her family. Through her own efforts, she became the power behind the throne at Aurora Group. The head of the Fu family, its only son, was raised from childhood to be its heir. Nob 3.3kReads8.6Score30814d adds

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   Both the male and female leads are powerful figures from very wealthy and influential families.

6. 106 南 Cherished by Nan Jiao 南娇宠 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Reborn + two powerful leads + secret identities + feel-good revenge + sweet all the way through] In her previous life, Yun Wanjiao held the person she loved in her arms and kissed his lips. She died with her heart full of hatred, before she could avenge herself. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year she had longed for most. Pursuing her husband for a second time, Yun Wanjiao knew exactly how to play on his weaknesses. After the auction, under Gu Nanyan's searching gaze, h 3.1kReads9.3Score30214d adds

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   🌸🌸The female lead is reborn with her own power. She helps the male lead uncover the mole within the company right from the start [laughs]. Beautiful and ruthless, she runs a pharmacy above ground and a dungeon below [thumbs up]. The male lead is also very capable; their love is a perfect match [admiration].

7. 107 商 An Arranged Marriage Is Fine! But Mr. Zhou Is a Hopeless Romantic 商业联姻没错！可周先生是恋爱脑 Volcano-Roasted Chestnuts火山烤栗子Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + marriage before love + heiress of a prominent family x Hong Kong tycoon] Shen Tanzhao is a brilliant actress, graceful and alluring, with a dazzling, exceptional beauty. She's an undisputed beauty and rising star in the entertainment industry. Her resources are so impressive that people can't help wondering who her powerful backer is, but two years go by without anyone finding out. - One day, Shen Tanzhao is suddenly caught up in dating rumors with a top-tier star she's wo 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   I emerged from the depths of the forest, solely to find my beloved!

8. 108 斯 Sheesh! A Romance Show Gets Steamy! The Rebellious Top-Tier Star Wraps an Arm Around Her Waist and Kisses Her 斯哈！恋综撩爆！桀骜顶流揽腰吻 Song on the Eaves檐上歌Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance | He pursues her | Entertainment industry showbiz story] [Cool, gloomy little princess X rebellious top-tier star] When Jiang Ning returns to the country, a rumor spreads through their circle: “The young master of the capital's elite, Xi Yue, hid his identity and dated her, but she thought he was a poor guy and dumped him.” On the first day after returning, she politely turns down the blind date her father had forced on her. After a meal with the man, she is about to leave whe 8.3kReads9.1Score66114d adds
9. 109 迟 A Late-Blooming Heartbeat 迟来心动 Sugar-Heart Pastry糖心酥Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted [Aloof, Abstinent CEO & Alluring Star] Ning Sang, the second daughter of the Ning family in the Imperial Capital, is the only girl among three generations of the family. She has been doted on by everyone since childhood and is the Ning family's beloved princess. She shot to online fame in college thanks to a blurry side-profile photo. Online opinions about Ning Sang are mixed, but Miss Ning doesn't care in the slightest. She has her heart set on the second young master of the Gu family. Gu Huaiy 159Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   Both the male and female leads come from wealthy families; it's quite sweet.

10. 110 欲 Tempting Sweetheart 欲惹娇宠 Holding to One Thought执一念Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [The regretful chase + mutual secret crushes + both devoted to each other] A deal made Yan Ran Fu Huaiyan’s kept woman. She knew their status was worlds apart, but still lost herself in his tender affection. Then she heard that Fu Huaiyan was about to get married. She turned and left without hesitation, vanishing without a trace. Fu Huaiyan panicked and searched for her day and night, like a madman, but she seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth. When they met again, she wore a go 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is definitely worth watching! It's a love story between several major families, with the male and female leads exuding a strong sense of ambiguity!

11. 111 晚 Late-Night Smoke 晚来烟 The Sky Is So Blue天好蓝啊Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted Meng Wanyan has skin as fair as ice and jade, and beauty that can captivate an entire city. In a figure-hugging qipao, with a supple, willowy waist, she is born to beguile. By day, she is an elegant beauty, pure as jade and clear as ice. By night, she is a dark-night enchantress who loves a thrill. Qi Junyan, the crown prince of the imperial capital, has an impeccable physique and a face as beautiful as an immortal’s. In truth, he is proud, unruly, and rakishly free-spirited. In his twenty-four 1.5kReads8.9Score17914d adds

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    It's really good; both the male and female leads are of noble birth.

12. 112 你 Hello, Mrs. Yu 你好，郁太太 Nightscape of Mountains and Rivers山水夜色Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Families + Destined Match + Marriage First, Love Later] [Clear-Headed Heroine + Composed, Cunning Hero] [One-on-One + Single Couple + Marriage First, Love Later] [Yu Nanzhou / Jiang Ning] A marriage alliance between the Yu family of the capital and the Jiang family of Suzhou seemed like a match made in heaven. Everyone was full of admiration. It was a marriage arranged by their families, with no real feelings involved. Neither of them put any effort into it, and they assumed they would 187Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    A marriage between two powerful families: the male lead is the crown prince of Kyoto, and the female lead is the richest woman in Suzhou. They are evenly matched and work together.

13. 113 重 Reborn and Doted on by Everyone: The Little Darling's Secret Identity Is Exposed Again 重生团宠：小娇妻又被扒马甲了 Tao Zhi桃之Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn romance + doted on by everyone + two powerful people with secret identities + devoted one-on-one romance] In her previous life, Shen Tang was blind to the truth and foolishly trusted the wrong people. Blinded by the laughable idea of family, she hated the wrong person and lost her life. This time, she sees clearly. Not only is she the cherished little sister of five older brothers, she's also become the flirtatious, adorable wife of the Yan family's second master! As her secret identitie 1.6kReads9.2Score24414d adds
14. 114 心 An Itch That Won’t Let Up 心痒难耐 Milk Dipped in Sugar牛乳蘸糖Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Rekindled Romance + Childhood Friends + First Love + Mutual Firsts] [TV Host X Racing Driver] To deal with their families' constant pressure to get married, Xiao Tang and Zhou Xian, her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, impulsively got their marriage certificate after drinking. The two party lovers agreed to keep seeing other people after marriage, without interfering in each other's business. But who could have guessed that Zhou Xian would suddenly give up his pla 5.8kReads9.4Score65514d adds

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    It might be a little different from the topic, but I personally think it's worth watching; everyone has their own taste.

15. 115 错 A Case of Mistaken Favor! My Brother Is Actually the Crown Prince of the Capital's Elite Circle 错位宠爱！我哥居然是京圈太子爷 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted The short-form drama is now available. [Two wealthy families + childhood sweethearts with an eight-year age gap + sweet romance] Clumsy, sweet little darling x a steady, restrained, fatherly type who gets mildly domineering later on Ming Zhao, eldest daughter of the Ming family in Beicheng, relied on Zhou Tingyun's affection to throw her weight around and run wild throughout the city. No matter how enormous a mess she made, that man, known for his iron-fisted methods, would always clean it up fo 49.5kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds

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    💐 [A Noble and Radiant Heiress X A Carefree and Cunning Young Master] The female lead is the heiress of a top-tier wealthy family in Shanghai. Her parents are businessmen and her mother is a politician. From birth, she has been pampered and spoiled, possessing a beautiful figure with a bright and charming appearance, a slender waist, and long legs. The male lead is the eldest son of the prestigious Zhou family. He is carefree and cunning, and the two families have been friends for many years. ☘️Later, he treats the princess-like heiress like a little prince, spoiling her to the extreme.

16. 116 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.1kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds
17. 117 绝 The Peerless Jingzhou 绝京洲 A Wish Like a Song锦愿如歌Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted 20kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds

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    ✨✨Two top-tier families, the eldest daughter and young master [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work] The female lead's identity is incredibly powerful, and the male lead is also a big shot. Both are strong characters, I really love it! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

18. 118 够 Irresistibly Charming 够撩 Rampaging Snail暴走蜗牛Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted Both are faithful in body and mind! Strong male and female leads! Marriage first, love later! Sweet everyday romance! Wild mutual flirting! Intense push and pull! Perfectly matched! [Delicate, soft-bodied seductress who’s a knockout VS abstinent, aloof, devoted, scheming CEO] Su Yihan is an arrogant, aristocratic heir from a wealthy family: abstinent and cold, decisive and ruthless, with exceptional skills and a sharp eye for strategy. Could he really get married? One hundred people would give y 806Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    Two wealthy families, a business marriage, love after marriage! Super sweet, a sure thing! Both leads are virgins, and the male lead has been planning this for a long time!

19. 119 南 The South Wind Kissed the Northern Mountain 南风吻过北山 Qiansui Bao千岁宝Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Before she met him, everyone respectfully called her “President Wen,” yet she still felt like she was walking on thin ice. After they met, he told her, “How about being my girl?” Wen Nianbei was cool-headed and self-possessed. She had seen the world’s ugliness and thought her soul had gone numb, that her heart would never beat for anyone. Then she met someone who braved every obstacle, parted the gloom, and came to her again and again. That year, Shen Yanzhi met a girl beneath a bodhi tree. From 527Reads9.0Score10414d adds

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    Highly recommended! Both the male and female leads are outstanding—rich and good-looking, and the male lead is also devoted.

20. 120 骄 The Arrogant Little Drama Queen and the Abstinent CEO: A Love Story 骄纵小作精，禁欲总裁宠妻成瘾 Frostbreaker摧霜Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Two powerful families × Secret love fulfilled × Long-planned romance] News of the marriage alliance between the Cen and Sheng families sends shockwaves through Beijing’s elite circles. Everyone knows the Cen family’s young heiress is dazzlingly beautiful, but spoiled and willful. No one dares to cross her. With the Sheng family patriarch gravely ill, a battle over the inheritance breaks out within the family. To get what he wants, Sheng Tangzhou, the Sheng family’s 4kReads8.7Score40614d adds

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    From the male lead's perspective, his unrequited love blossoms into reality; from the female lead's perspective, it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Everyone assumed it was a business marriage, and they all sighed, wondering how the Cen family's little princess could escape such a situation. But one day, they were both utterly shocked and began to question their very existence. Haha! As for what they saw, you'll find out in the plot! [Smirking][smirking][smirking]

21. 121 装 I Acted Too Well-Behaved, and the Heir Insists I Have a Crush on Him 装乖过头了，太子爷非说我暗恋他 Zhi Lisheng枝理生Modern Romance566k WordsCompleted [The Cool, Well-Behaved Real Princess x The Lazy, Rebellious Young Master] (Top-tier romantic tension / cold on the surface but secretly fighting to claim each other / unrequited love becomes mutual / both leads are romantically inexperienced) At thirteen, Ruan Xi went from a country girl in a small town in Jiangnan to a daughter of the Ruan family in Jingbei overnight. Unfortunately, she was met not with a warm welcome, but with cold stares and ridicule. “Even if Yinyin isn’t a Ruan, I’ll alway 27.4kReads8.9Score3.5k14d adds

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    Everyone come and see, it's so good!

22. 122 江 Jiang the Lawyer Has a Sweet Tooth and a Plan for Every Step 江律嗜甜，步步为营 Tomatoes Tossed in Lao Gan Ma老干妈拌西红柿Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted [Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Love at First Sight + Careful Strategy + Everyone Plays Matchmaker] Lawyer vs. pastry chef A seemingly gentle lawyer who’s actually a scheming green tea vs. a sweet pastry chef with a “simple” heart What kind of sparks will fly between them? When they first met, Jiang Ci’an was captivated by You Ning’s sweet smile. He stopped outside her dessert shop, feeling his heart beat faster. After they’d spent time together a few times, Jiang Ci’an seemed to understand 365Reads8.4Score10114d adds
23. 123 炮 I'm Just Cannon Fodder, So Why Are the Leads Fighting Over Me? 炮灰，但主角都为我打起来了？ Nightfall Lanterns华灯初上头Modern Romance592k WordsCompleted [No romance + ensemble cast + Mary Sue] What do you do when you end up in an elementary-school version of a Mary Sue school story?! Lin Xi was a modern-day teacher. After stepping in to help someone, she transmigrated into a Mary Sue school novel. Lin Xi: “All right… what role do I have?” The System replied shyly, “Dear Host, you’re the evil female supporting character.” And not just any evil supporting character: she disappears right after her first appearance. The male lead kicks her overseas, 3kReads9.0Score25514d adds
24. 124 救 Help! My Arranged Marriage Husband Came Home and Flirts with Me Every Day 救！联姻老公回国后天天撩我 Hua You花柚Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Best Friends Series, Book 1: Spoiled by Him [Double wealthy families + sweet romance + one-on-one, both leads have no prior relationships + happy ending + married first, fall in love later + long-laid plans] [Truly haughty rose of a young lady vs. seemingly aloof heir to a powerful family] Jiang Zhi, eldest daughter of the Jiang family of Beicheng, is hailed as the most dazzling rose in the city: breathtakingly beautiful, bold and uninhibited, and accustomed to getting away with anything on the 7.4kReads9.2Score65514d adds

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    Although it's supposed to be a business marriage, the male lead had actually been planning this for a long time. The later parts are incredibly sweet; highly recommended!

25. 125 嗜 Yearning for Tang 嗜棠 Lucky Star Little Ha财星小哈Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts + age gap + made for each other + happy ending] After the Shen family of the capital had three sons, they finally welcomed a little girl. As the only daughter in the family, she was pampered like a princess from the day she was born. Before she turned ten, wherever the little girl went, the young master of the Shi family was sure to be trailing behind her. Sometimes, he even scooped her up in his arms. After she turned ten, whenev 53.5kReads9.0Score7.8k14d adds

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    🎀✨The male lead is a legitimate third-generation member of a powerful military and political family, who built a business empire at a young age. The female lead is the only daughter of the Shen family, pampered by her parents and three older brothers, and spoiled from childhood. He fell in love at first sight when he saw her as a doll in her cradle at the age of seven. He accompanied her as she grew up, raising her with the utmost care and giving her all the favoritism and exceptions.

26. 126 人 The Colors of the Mortal World Are Dust 人间颜色如尘土 Flowers on Langlang Mountain浪浪山上花Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted [Beijing’s Young Master + Arrogant, Unhinged Heiress + Two Powerful Leads Take Down Scumbags + Mutual Devotion + Both Too Stubborn to Admit It + Love Grows Over Time + Reunited After a Breakup] Wen Yan, a gentleman in name and nature, warm as jade. He is the very embodiment of the refined gentleman from poetry: tactful and courteous, upright in character, a noble young master of Beijing’s elite who carries himself with quiet dignity. No one knows that behind Wen Yan’s self-restraint and calm, ar 2kReads8.9Score11714d adds

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    The male and female leads are outstanding; a Beijing socialite's son versus an arrogant and crazy young lady [cool]. The female lead is very clear-headed.

27. 127 陆 Mr. Lu, Your Love Came Too Late 陆总，你的爱情不及时 Mo Qian Yan墨浅烟Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Childhood friends to lovers + mutual firsts + the whole family’s darling Everyone knows that Mr. Lu has a little girl by his side whom he’s raised for over twenty years and spoils to no end. He stubbornly insists she’s only his little sister. Xiao Lingduo is furious. To hell with being his little sister! She has plenty of other big brothers. She doesn’t need him! The world is so big. She wants to go see it! Maybe she’ll meet someone even better than him! Once the little thing leaves, Mr. Lu feel 207Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    Go see this quickly!

28. 128 痞 Roguish Seduction 痞诱 Twilight Glow暮熹Modern Romance354k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Flash Marriage into a Top-Tier Family + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One] [Rebellious Architectural Prodigy Who Can't Love × Scheming, Grudge-Holding Business Mogul] Rong Zhiyan went on a business trip to Denmark. When she came back, she had a fiancé, and even the wedding date had been set. Since it was a business alliance, she nodded and went back to work. She didn't even know what the other person looked like, and had no int 13.2kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
29. 129 顾 Mr. Gu Watches Over His Wife, Holding Her Close Every Night 顾总盯妻，夜夜拥怀入睡 March Qiqi三月戚戚Modern Romance249k WordsOngoing [Corporate CEO × heiress + sweet and angsty romance + faithful to each other + happy ending] A misunderstanding and a night of confusion entwined the fates of the Li family’s eldest daughter and the Gu family’s second young master, binding them together from then on. “If Miss Li is willing, we can give it a try.” When Gu Lingfeng said this, Li Qing could only think that the man was so casual. There is no one in this world who truly cannot live without someone else. It’s not as if a breakup —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The main characters and several secondary couples all come from aristocratic families. It's a story of adult love rivalry within high society; if you watch closely, it's quite enjoyable.

30. 130 反 A Twist of Fate! The Heiress of an Aristocratic School 反转人生！贵族学校大小姐 Shi Jiu是玖Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted [A sweet-on-the-surface, ruthless-at-heart heroine] [Every word she says is an auspicious blessing] [A feel-good story about the ultra-rich] Lian Qiao left the mountains at eighteen, only to get into a car accident on the way. When she woke up, her biological grandfather had found her, and she had become the primary heir to the Jiang Group, a trillion-yuan conglomerate. The first thing out of her mouth was an auspicious blessing: “Grandpa, are you going to die soon?” Her grandfather, chairman of 158Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The female lead comes from the Jiang family, a top-tier wealthy family, and is the heiress of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate! The other male supporting characters are heirs of four major families, all handsome and dashing, making for a satisfying and fulfilling story set in a wealthy family!

31. 131 楚 Lord Chu, Your Wife Is Trending Again 楚爷，夫人又上热搜了 Ke Xi可汐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Secret Identities + Everyone’s Favorite + No Angst + Showbiz + Devoted Husband] Breaking news: The missing daughter of the Zhu family, one of Jingling’s six great families, has returned after fifteen years! Netizens go wild: “Ahhh... Who’s this fairy-like beauty? I’m in love!” “Wait... Is that even a human face?!” “The top scorer in the college entrance exam at thirteen? Seriously? Was I born just to make up the numbers?” She is the miracle doctor Wu, who has saved countless lives! She is also 15.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds

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    This is absolutely amazing!!! I love stories with multiple identities, but after reading so many, they all follow the same formula, even the identities are the same. This one is different; it's really good. The identities are revealed very clearly. Anyway, everyone should check it out.

32. 132 独 Exclusively Spoiled: The CEO Is Addicted to Me 独家宠溺，总裁对我上了瘾 Luo Li Xixi落离夕夕Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Cool, Gorgeous Doctor vs. Powerful CEO Who Keeps Women at Arm’s Length] [Sweet Romance + Love at First Sight + Both Pure and Devoted] Without a moment’s hesitation, the man carried Lin Yueyue into a room next to the elevator and shut the door. Neon lights flickered outside the window. In the quiet, all they could hear was each other’s heartbeat, while the warmth between their bodies rose with every touch. “What is it? Can’t bring yourself to let go?” The man’s voice was utterly captivating, low 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Forget about this one; both are set in wealthy families, but the male and female leads are both very capable. The beginning is fast-paced, and the later parts are definitely worth reading carefully.

33. 133 大 What Exactly Is So Cute About the Young Lady?! 大小姐哪里可爱啦！ Yue Yiya玥依呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The first time they meet, Mu Yunyue is being harassed by thugs outside a shopping mall. He Ye Cheng catches a glimpse from his car, and the girl’s fighting skills draw his attention. They meet for a second time on a private tarmac. The man raises an eyebrow as he watches the girl approach at her leisure. From then on, a striking man with an imposing presence is always by the girl’s side. As the white lotus keeps provoking her, the girl’s identity is gradually revealed. The woman everyone thought 3.1kReads9.2Score39614d adds

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34. 134 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.3kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
35. 135 够 You’ve Got to Be Wild 够野才行 Six-Pointed Star六角星星Modern Romance988k WordsCompleted [A roguishly handsome, arrogant, sharp-tongued young nobleman vs. a gorgeous, bold female CEO] [A prestigious marriage alliance + 1v1, both pure + married first, love later + strong heroine and hero + mutual secret crushes + devoted hero later on + HE] The Li family falls into ruin, and Li Wan’yi’s father is thrown into prison. She is forced to marry Song Tingyuan, the richest man in Songcheng, becoming the fourth wife he is about to take. The news spreads throughout Songcheng that Song Tingyuan 7.5kReads9.2Score83714d adds

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    Both the male and female leads come from wealthy families, but the female lead's father is temporarily imprisoned, yet she remains incredibly cool! It's a story of mutual unrequited love, and the author's writing style is quite unconventional, with both humorous and outrageous moments.

36. 136 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 28.4kReads9.5Score4k14d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love—truly a masterpiece! The male lead is arrogant yet deeply affectionate, while the female lead is a hidden powerhouse.

37. 137 心 My Darling! The Dominant Gu Dotes on His Sweetheart Day and Night 心肝宠！霸道顾少日撩夜哄小乖宝 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + married first, in love later + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Everyone in their circle knows that the woman Gu Shao cherished most jumped into the sea and died. From then on, the name Shen Wei became forbidden to Gu Zhouhuai. One day, the man brought home a woman with a slender waist and long legs, her delicate, gentle demeanor as clean and soft as jasmine. Unfortunately She was also mute. The rich young ladies waited with snacks, eager to see the mute g 8.7kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
38. 138 吻 A Kiss for My Love 吻心上 Di Di Ye堤堤耶Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Gorgeous troublemaker × aloof bad boy [Not a strong female lead | Marriage Before Love | The husband chases his wife | Some coercive elements] Lu Yubei stands at the very top of Jingjiang’s elite circles. His methods are ruthless and merciless, yet his handsome face makes countless noblewomen in Jingjiang swoon. They’ve been married for nearly a year, but Yun Wei has only seen him twice. She barely knows her husband in name, and still has to pretend they’re a loving couple in front of his grandf 4.6kReads8.8Score46614d adds
39. 139 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, the Possessive Tycoon Won't Let Me Go 领证后，偏执大佬步步缠哄 King Shan杉大王Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both reborn + mutual secret crushes + he pursues her + pregnant heroine + doted on by everyone + secret identities + satisfying revenge + groveling ex] On the first day of her new life, Ruan Sangyu went straight to the father of the child she was carrying: Lu Shichen, head of the Lu Corporation. She turned into a little flirt and coaxed Lu Shichen into marrying her on the spot. She thought it would be a marriage of convenience, with each of them using the other. She never expected that he had b 605Reads9.3Score12214d adds

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    Both the male and female leads come from powerful backgrounds, and the female lead is the darling of the group.

40. 140 席 President Xi Is Spoiling His Sweet, Delicate Heiress Again 席总又在哄他的娇软大小姐了 September Says九月说Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Noble, aloof, and stern CEO × sweet but rebellious heiress [Sweet romance, devoted to each other, mutual teasing, both fall for each other, and they actually speak their minds] From the moment she was born, Wen Shu was the beloved eldest daughter of the Wen family. Everyone knew she'd been doted on all her life. Just like her name suggested, she was gentle and graceful, good-tempered and well-behaved. But only Xi Lin knew that she was sharp-tongued and vindictive, often had a rebellious streak, 7.7kReads9.2Score80414d adds

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    A wealthy family, a mutual pursuit, both characters have their own stories, no melodrama, sweet throughout.

41. 141 今 Snow Falls in Hong Kong Today 今日离港有雪 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted A dazzling financial news anchor X a powerful tycoon from Hong Kong’s elite. Short drama now streaming A gossip paper in Hong Kong published a photo of a woman in a red dress running in a sorry state after a Maybach. Sitting inside was Zhou Yanjing, the discreet heir to a wealthy family. All of Hong Kong laughed at financial anchor Xu Shiyang for dreaming of marrying into a rich family, unaware that before the night was over, she would step into a villa atop Victoria Peak overlooking Hong Kong 10.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    See, see, it's not pretty to wash your hair upside down.

42. 142 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 30.4kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
43. 143 宫 Mr. Gong, Stop Kneeling! Your Sweetheart Is Reborn and Spoiling You! 宫总别跪！你的乖乖重生宠夫啦！ Remembering Each Other两相忆Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later + mutually devoted 1v1 + heroine adored by all + reborn and healed + strong heroine + both pursue each other + a partner who guides the other + evenly matched + two strong leads + HE] [Humble, obsessive heir to the capital’s most powerful family VS scheming, powerful young lady] “Sweetheart, you’re the reason I’m alive.” Protecting Murong Qingcheng is Gong Chen’s faith, and a promise he has kept through two lifetimes. But his sweetheart doesn’t love him. She hates him 4.9kReads8.7Score31214d adds

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    The story revolves around a business district, several prominent families, and both the male and female leads are exceptional individuals.

44. 144 白 The White Moonlight Is Reborn as a Vermilion Mole 白月光重生成朱砂痣 Remembering Each Other两相忆Modern Romance714k WordsCompleted [1V1, both devoted only to each other + aloof tycoon with a hidden side × scheming, two-faced heiress + childhood sweethearts + unrequited love + husband-chasing hell] “First love is the moonlight of youth, a cinnabar mole is the love of a lifetime, and you are my eternal faith!”, Jiang Yan. Jiang Yan, a powerful figure in the capital, had someone he loved. He thought of her constantly and could never stop worrying about her. Everyone knew how much Jiang Yan loved Yun Nian, but Yun Nian herself 380Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 145 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
46. 146 今 Has the Young Lady Fallen for Me Today? 今天大小姐喜欢上我了吗？ The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance186k WordsCompleted Proud, elegant, unhinged heiress of a financial dynasty × short-tempered, cold, loyal heir to a financial dynasty A pampered Persian cat × a vicious dog who wags his tail Two powerful families, childhood sweethearts, a couple of crazies, passionately in love, evenly matched One-on-one, both leads' first time, happy ending Content warnings: 1. Both leads are pretty crazy and not in the most stable state of mind, but the female lead is crazier. 2. Neither is a perfect character. This is about two 7.5kReads8.8Score65514d adds

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    A love story between a haughty, elegant, and eccentric young lady and a hot-tempered, cold, and loyal young master. Childhood sweethearts, evenly matched. [Sending heart]

47. 147 直 Livestream: The Sweet-Talking Actress Hooks a Big Shot Around Her Waist and Kisses Him 直播：影后甜诱大佬揽腰吻上瘾 Shu Nian Is Susu舒念是苏苏Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Top-tier star actress x abstinent tycoon, reborn + dating reality show + sweet romance + livestream + showbiz] In her previous life, Nan Chu had a winning hand but played it into a losing one. She was not only blind enough to trust her “best friend,” but also mistook He Siyan for a wolf at the door and pushed away the man who loved her with all his heart. Her fake-sweet best friend also set her up and framed her. She fell from top-tier star actress to a pariah nobody wanted to know, and when de 2.5kReads9.1Score31814d adds

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    Has no one recommended this book? Even though it's not finished, it's seriously amazing! [Drooling emoji]

48. 148 眷 She Is at Her Most Enchanting 眷她正浓 Feng Jinrui Xue风瑾睿雪Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [1v1, Both Chaste, From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns, School and City Life, Sweet Romance, Politics and Business, A Power Couple Joining Forces for Life] That day, in the summer of Beicheng, a beautiful young woman in an embroidered gown entered the banquet hall. Graceful and elegant, she captivated countless young heirs of high society, including Gu Wenjin, the eldest son of the Gu family, with his jade-like face and refined bearing. At the sound of a quiet footstep, she turned her head and 2.8kReads9.0Score34814d adds

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    🎀✨The female lead is the only young lady from a three-generation aristocratic family in Hong Kong. She's beautiful, sexy, and generous. Today she can be an innocent girl, tomorrow a spoiled young lady, and the day after a noble and aloof beauty.🌿The male lead is a retired military officer and a big shot in Kyoto, yet he's completely infatuated with her. Both of them have mouths, and their ambiguous interactions are incredibly sweet.

49. 149 北 The Heiress of Beicheng Goes Wherever She Pleases 北城千金她横着走 Ling Miaoyan凌妙烟Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Gorgeous young heiress × childhood friend and one of North City’s overlords As the heiress of North City, Shu Mu had been the darling of the whole family since childhood. The phrase she heard most often was: “Do whatever you want. Your brother’s one of North City’s overlords, after all…” Then Shu Mu finally realized that her brother’s best friend, the other overlord of North City, was the best of the best. When he once again cleaned up a mess she’d made on her brother’s behalf, she threw herself 2.5kReads9.2Score25014d adds

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    I only found this one. It's about a rich girl from Beicheng who falls in love with her brother's brother. Then, it seems the female lead develops a blood laceration condition and goes abroad for treatment. She attempts suicide but fails, and the male lead only then realizes what's happening and is heartbroken. Anyway, both the male and female leads are very successful and are in the business world. 🥰🥰

50. 150 确 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    Children of high-ranking officials, marriage alliances between wealthy families, power struggles, business battles, wife protection, two strong individuals.

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