Married First, Fall in Love Later: The Male Lead Dislikes the Female Lead at First and Is a Bit Fierce 先婚后爱 男主一开始不喜欢女主 有点凶

1. 551 周 Mr. Zhou Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 周总他蓄谋已久 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + hero has been plotting for a long time + stealing her away] [Protective, husband-like CEO × outwardly gentle but inwardly strong livestreamer] Shen Yiqiao and Zhou Chen were widely regarded as a match made in heaven. From the day he learned that Shen Yiqiao’s first love was coming back to the country, the usually composed and self-controlled Zhou Chen became restless. His friends teased him: “You two are so loving. What’s there to worry about?” Zhou Chen smiled bitt 13kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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   The story is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a premeditated plot, normal characters, no mistresses, and delicate writing. It's definitely worth watching.

2. 552 中 The Empress of the Central Palace 中宫元后 King Smile笑笑大王Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + marriage before love + palace intrigue] (This is a fictional setting, written as I please. Please don't hold it against me if it doesn't fit history.) Qiao Shanshan, who lived to thirty on Blue Star, died while saving a child. Only after reaching the underworld did she learn that it wasn't her time to die. The soul reaper had taken the wrong person. To make it up to her, the King of Hell promi 15.3kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves

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   Recommended: Marriage of Convenience - Love After Arrival

3. 553 重 Reborn Noble Daughter, Refusing to Be My Brother-in-Law's Caged Bird 重生嫡女，拒做姐夫的笼中雀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Ancient Romance43k WordsCompleted Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter, I Refuse to Be My Brother-in-Law's Caged Bird 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
4. 554 无 No One Came to Save Her from the Deep 无人救她于深海 Liang Shiqi梁拾柒Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Youthful unrequited love + prodigal son turns over a new leaf + bittersweet romance + plenty of unresolved heartbreak + tragic ending (The male lead is hard to like at first. It's not exactly a tearjerker, but sensitive readers should proceed with caution.)] Youth is a foolish thing: foolishly falling for someone. At the beginning of the story, Xu Nuo falls in love with Zhou Yiming at first sight, as if sinking into the deep sea. At the end, Xu Nuo holds the box contai 19.2kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves
5. 555 哄 Soothe Him! Kiss Him! Her Abstinent Husband Loses Control 哄他！吻他！禁欲老公被撩到失控 Little Cookie曲奇小饼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual flirting] Qu Xi transmigrates into a book, becoming the ill-fated wife of a powerful business tycoon. Her story ends when she elopes with another man and dies in a car accident. On the day Qu Xi arrives, the original owner stabs herself to force the tycoon to let her go. Gazing at the handsome, inscrutable man in a wheelchair and the divorce papers in front of her, Qu Xi clutches her wound and says through the pain, “Darling, I don't want a di 6.4kReads9.3Score837Shelves

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   Enough said, just look [laughs]

6. 556 啵 Kiss! Get Him Good and Confused While He's Drunk, and Make Him Fall in an Instant 啵！趁醉时亲懵他，让他一秒沦陷 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Bite the Hook is now available for purchase on all platforms. Everyone says it's better to make peace than to hold a grudge, but Chi Yang not only fell out with her childhood friend Xie Youci, she's also been told by her family to marry him. When the media reports rumors of their arranged marriage, Chi Yang calmly sips her tea. “I'm straight, and I'm not marrying a dog.” Xie Youci swirls his wine with a cool, aloof air and sneers disdainfully. “What kind of lunatic would 5.8kReads9.3Score770Shelves

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   "Farewell, my love, my love." "From now on, Xie Youci will be your wishing well." Ahhh, it's so good! The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, a bickering couple, and the later parts are super sweet.

7. 557 分 Separated for Three Years, the CEO’s Wife Is Suffering from Morning Sickness 分居三年，总裁夫人孕吐了 Honey Badger蜜袋狸Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both virgins + sweet romance + married first, love later + childhood sweethearts] The Jiang and Wen families are Ningcheng's two great clans, and their arranged marriage has recently set the internet abuzz. Some people question whether the two heirs have any feelings for each other, while others wonder if the CEO of the Wen family even likes women. After the wedding, the two really did go their separate ways: one traveled for work, while the other studied abroad. Apart from 364Reads8.7Score—Shelves
8. 558 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
9. 559 落 After Falling on Hard Times, My Rough Childhood Betrothed Blushed 落难后，糙汉童养夫他红了脸 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After Falling on Hard Times, My Rugged Childhood Betrothed Blushed 320Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 560 重 Reborn, the Little Darling Is Spoiled Until Her Voice Turns Sweet 重生后，小祖宗被宠到腰软声甜 Xing Yiyi星旖旖Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [The Red Fruit comic series is now available] [Reborn sweet romance + secret identity power fantasy + bold and badass heroine] In her past life, Shi Xun was the very definition of a walking disaster, deceived and manipulated until everything was arranged against her! After being reborn, she has only one goal: marry Fu Sinian! Love him, flirt with him, and always treat him better than anyone else in the world! Every day, she loses herself in his good looks and can't help it! Rumor has it that the 10.1kReads9.3Score830Shelves

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    In her past life, she thought he didn't like her, but she never expected him to love her so deeply. She vowed that in this life, she would love him in return. The story is very engaging, with many side couples, each with their own unique characteristics.

11. 561 魂 Haunted by Longing and Desire 魂牵梦撩 Yaoyao Can't Carry Anything瑶瑶一下也不扛Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + sweet, flirtatious Beijing elite circle] Fair-skinned, gorgeous little troublemaker VS scheming, devoted, abstinent madman of a powerful man “She is my rose, and my princess.” The Ji family is the most famous of all the prominent families in Kyoto, with a fortune worth billions and wealth rivaling a nation’s. But one sudden upheaval nearly ruined the Ji family’s reputation. After lying low for ten years, Ji Yuchen returns to Kyoto. In no time, 19kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    This one, this one! (Arranged marriage to fall in love)

12. 562 隐 Secretly Married: The Top-Tier Star Couple's Baby Has Been Exposed! 隐婚，顶流夫妇的奶宝被曝光了！ Baili Cha Cha百里茶茶Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + two top-tier stars] Top-tier starlet Jiang Yao joins a parenting variety show. The trainee mom becomes the real mom, and could the adorable civilian child actually be her biological son? The whole internet is buzzing about who the father is. Jiang Yao bursts into tears on camera: “My husband... actually died a long time ago.” At a press conference, a reporter asks, “Emperor Pei, there are rumors that you’re the child’s father. Did you hold this press conference today to clear th 1.7kReads9.0Score148Shelves
13. 563 军 Sweet Military Marriage: Triplets, More Children, More Blessings 军婚甜宠：一胎三宝多子多福 Soft Words Da Da Da轻语哒哒哒Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Exclusive Spoiling and Sweet Romance + Multiple Babies in One Birth + Period Setting + Pocket Dimension + Mutual First Love + Contract Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Transmigrated to the 1990s] Just after transmigrating, Qiao Shi'an found herself facing an outrageously steamy scene. Looking at the wheat-skinned man before her, with his eight-pack abs and lifelong single status, she 1.3kReads8.9Score125Shelves
14. 564 皇 The Empress Is Reborn 皇后娘娘重生了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Ancient Romance33k WordsCompleted The Empress Has Been Reborn 317Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 565 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves

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    The male and female leads are good at explaining themselves and handling problems. It's a good watch. Watch it!!!

16. 566 替 The Bride in My Place: Cold and Calculating Young Master Jin, Let’s Get a Divorce 替嫁娇妻：腹黑靳少请和离 Second Young Master Guan关二少Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage × Rekindled romance × The husband chases his wife to the crematorium] To pay her mother’s exorbitant medical bills, Lu Anran treats marriage as a business deal and marries Jin Hanyuan, the most privileged young master in T City. But once she moves in, he makes things difficult for her at every turn. She sighs, telling herself she’ll endure it until her mother recovers, then escape. But just as she starts drafting the divorce papers, he pins her firmly against the wall, hi 11.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    This one fits perfectly, and the female lead is exceptionally independent with a great character design.

17. 567 无 The Island No One Knows About 无人知晓的岛 Ying Buxu应不许Modern Romance807k WordsCompleted The day Wen Tingting left Chen Zhiyan, she took off her hearing aids of her own accord for the first time. So she never heard Chen Zhiyan's trembling confession: “I love you.” Deaf people are so easy to fool. It's not like she can hear anyway. Deaf people can be so heartless. It's not like she can hear anyway. 393Reads6.4Score106Shelves

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    The beautiful female lead has an ear problem that she developed later in life. She has liked the male lead for a long time, and he is a cold and taciturn person.

18. 568 玫 Entwined in Roses 玫瑰缠诱 Grilled Fish That Never Gets Burnt不糊的烤鱼Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted [Devoted only to each other + secret crush on the heroine + elite family + Marriage Before Love] Shen Tingsi was naturally aloof. People in his circle said it was all just an act, and that he was wild in private. Before marrying him, Ming Qingyan thought he was the kind of man who always had women around. After they married, she discovered that he went to work and then came straight home every day, and even let her know when he traveled for work. There was just one problem: he didn't like her. 322Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These four novels are all about arranged marriages that blossom into love. They all depict a gradual development of affection through everyday interactions, and the characters fall in love slowly but surely. I absolutely love this kind of slow-burning, enduring romance! [Admiration] They're all so captivating! [Thumbs up]

19. 569 摄 The Regent’s Beloved White Moonlight Took a Fall 摄政王白月光翻车了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊12k WordsCompleted The Regent's White Moonlight Has Fallen from Grace 980Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 570 碧 Farewell to the Emerald Clouds 碧云辞 Blazing Sun Pancake烈日松饼Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess Zhaohua of Tianning Kingdom, Li Jingshu, travels to Beichen for a political marriage to ensure peace between the two nations. The third prince of Beichen, Zheng Chuyu, exposes the mastermind behind the witchcraft and marries Li Jingshu, working together and making many friends. She sacrifices her personal life for her country, going to a foreign land where home is a place she can never return to, embodying the magnanimity of "life is but a journey, and I am but a traveler." She has the nation and its people in her heart, sacrificing personal feelings for her ambition and the country, living a life that is neither carefree nor unrestrained. She is a dashing young man, full of youthful vigor and unparalleled talent, and a ghost-faced general who, since ancient times, has faced death but left a loyal heart to illuminate history. ...

21. 571 婚 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Irritable Little Red暴躁小红Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 24kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    I don't know if this counts, but it's absolutely amazing! It's kind of a "substitute bride" story, but the male lead only loves the female lead from beginning to end. Ugh, I don't even know how to describe it! It's just so good, really. The male lead even fights for her later on...

22. 572 他 He Asked for a Divorce, She Spilled the Tea, and the CEO’s Whole Family Panicked 他提离婚她爆瓜，霸总全家心慌慌 Jiang Miao Loves Fish江淼爱吃鱼Modern Romance812k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + mind reading + gossip + comedy + one-on-one romance] Wen Yan transmigrated into a book as the villainess who had stolen classified files from her husband, the male lead, Si Moyan. She was nasty, selfish, and destined to bring about her own death. She was also bound to a gossip-loving System that assigned her missions. To survive, she had to earn 100 affection points from Si Moyan. Si Moyan, who had no interest in women and already loathed her, immediately asked for a 24kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    The first book, "The Female Lead Transmigrates and the Male Lead Saves Her, Starting a Shameless Life," is a super good read—marriage before love. The second book, "The Female Lead Transmigrates into a Book, and the Male Lead's Family is Cannon Fodder—So Tragic!", Features six siblings and an old man who can hear the female lead's inner thoughts, saving her from her miserable reputation and revealing her lecherous desires. It's a combination of marriage before love, silly humor, mind-reading, and a gossip-eating system.

23. 573 先 Marriage Before Love: Lord Shen Refuses to Divorce 先婚后爱：沈爷死活不离婚 Old Ghost 921老鬼921Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Crazy wealthy-family tycoon vs. coolheaded heiress from an artistic family] + [secret marriage] + [dominant, doting romance] + [pursuing his wife after losing her] + [both leads are each other’s first and only] + [utterly devoted love] Shen Yan: The man at the helm of Beijing’s business empire, handsome and stern, ruthless in his methods and a master of the business world. But when it comes to this marriage, he resists it with all his heart. Su Mo: The heiress of an artistic family from Jiang 923Reads7.0Score104Shelves

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    This book is perfect! The male lead was initially very fierce towards the female lead, but after falling in love with her, he shamelessly pursued her. The two of them together later on were incredibly sweet, and the plot was fast-paced and very enjoyable to read!

24. 574 提 After I Asked for a Divorce, the Marshal's Mental Powers Went Berserk 提出离婚后，元帅精神力暴乱了 Seven Sevens七个七Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Modern Romance with a Twist] [100% Genetic Compatibility] [Marriage Before Love] After three flavorless years of marriage, Yun Yao asked for a divorce. Half a year later, Lin Wangyuan still hadn't come to sign the divorce papers. Instead, she was told that his mental powers had collapsed. The only person who could get close to Lin Wangyuan was Yun Yao. A bond drawn by their genes, a natural pair. If she wanted a divorce, she had to cure him first. Yun Yao risked entering Lin Wangyuan's mental w 149Reads—Score103Shelves

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    The male and female leads are 100% genetically compatible, but the male lead is prone to making fools of himself, doubting the female lead, and being indifferent to her. Later, the female lead divorces him, and the "chasing after her" saga begins.

25. 575 夫 The Madam’s Young Husband Has Come Calling 夫人的小老公已上门 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊27k WordsCompleted Madam's Little Young Husband Has Arrived 157Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 576 重 Reborn as a Movie Queen: The Madam Is Gorgeous and Glamorous 重生影后：夫人又美又飒 Yu Xi羽夕Modern Romance3.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn wish-fulfillment + face-slapping + adored by everyone] In her previous life, Gu Qi loved Fan Jue with no dignity whatsoever, yet never managed to get so much as a glance from him before she died. The family she trusted without question turned out to be trash who had stolen someone else's place. Breaking free from her cocoon, she is reborn to live for herself this time. She crushes scum, serves up face-slapping, climbs to the top of the entertainment industry, and exposes the schemes of t 12.2kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    Here it comes, I've brought you a great story! ✨✨✨ 🌵① The male lead initially dislikes the female lead, who is forced to marry him and only wants to escape. 🌵 The male lead is a crazy, arrogant guy who initially uses his charm to win over the female lead. The funniest part is that he later wins her over himself. 🌵② The male lead initially dislikes the female lead but later starts a "wife-chasing" saga. The female lead only wants a divorce. [Eating melon emoji] The female lead has an alias and pretends to be weak while actually being strong. Both the male and female leads are very powerful.

27. 577 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.5kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Oh my god, this is so good! The tear-jerking female lead completely captivated me, even though she cries a lot. Despite her tendency to cry, it doesn't detract from her intelligent and rational character, and it's also a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

28. 578 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    To outsiders, Commander Xie is ruthless and cold-blooded, while Jiang Mi always greets everyone with a smile. Bound together by an imperial decree, they gradually grow closer to each other's hearts.

29. 579 茶 Tea Mist and Button Knots 茶雾氤盘扣 Dada Otter Fish哒哒鱼獭Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love] [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families] [Slow-Burn, Sweet Romance] A gentle, jade-like guiding lover ✖️ a straightforward, easily flustered beauty in a qipao When Wen Shuyu married Pei Qingxun, she thought of it only as fulfilling an engagement arranged by their elders. Before the wedding, the man had said, "Let's treat each other with respect and courtesy," and she had nodded in agreement. Though Pei Qingxun's face was very attractive to her, sh 7.5kReads9.0Score959Shelves
30. 580 爬 After I Climbed into the Wrong Childhood Friend’s Bed 爬错竹马床后 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After I Climbed into the Wrong Childhood Friend's Bed 318Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 581 闪 Married at First Sight, Divorced Just as Fast: The Capital’s Young Master Gets Dumped Out of the Blue 闪婚闪离，京圈太子被单方面离婚 Durian Ya榴莲吖Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Search for "Late Love Is Sweet Too" to find the short drama and animated series. Season 1 of the animated series is now available. (Marriage before love + groveling pursuit + both leads are virgins + sweet romance) Ji Hancheng is the famous Ji Ye of the imperial capital. He is decisive, domineering, incredibly handsome, and exceedingly arrogant. His only flaw is his abysmal emotional intelligence. Truly abysmal. On the second night of their marriage, Ji Hancheng says, “Sign the prenuptial agreem 93.1kReads9.4Score5kShelves

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    [Marriage of Concern + Love After Marriage + Pursuing Wife Through a Hell] The male lead initially looked down on the female lead but fell in love with her during their time together during the marriage contract period. When the contract expired, the female lead divorced him and ran away pregnant, and the male lead began his long journey to win her back.

32. 582 说 We Agreed to Sleep in Separate Beds, but My Forensic Doctor Husband Wants to Break the Deal 说好分床睡，法医老公要毁约 A Sour Lime一颗酸橙Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [High-energy female lawyer x emotionally reserved male forensic pathologist] [Married first, fall in love later / everyday life / SC, HE] Ying Tang got married in a whirlwind ceremony to Zong Che, her high school classmate. Zong Che was handsome, fit, and rich, but he was cold and rigid. His work as a forensic pathologist was even more off-putting. Ying Tang, however, thought he was the perfect choice for a husband: They’d been classmates, so they knew each other well; their busy jobs wouldn’t g 31.9kReads8.9Score4kShelves

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    🧐🧐 Ying Tang got married in a flash. To Zong Che, a high school classmate she hadn't seen for seven or eight years. It all started when Ying Tang went on a blind date and unexpectedly saw her date kissing another woman goodbye on the street. She asked Zong Che, "What are you doing here…?" "A blind date." Zong Che's tone held a hint of helplessness. "I'm getting old, my family's pressuring me. And you, you won't be…" Ying Tang nodded helplessly, "This is the fifth one this month." They were both in the same boat. Zong Che gave her a sympathetic look.

33. 583 大 The Powerful Man Keeps a Little Bird, but Love Is a Cage 大佬养雀，囚爱难飞 Dan Ji Ming淡季明Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Staying-at-his-house trope + Older childhood friend + Kept woman + Two men vying for her + A little angst, a little sweetness] (The male lead dislikes the heroine at first. Later, he suffers for her, and they get entangled in an unending relationship.) Mu Chen'an was a lofty CEO of a conglomerate, while Qi Yu was an actress who couldn't get any roles. One was a young master from a wealthy family; the other was an orphan living under someone else's roof. They got along on the surface, but clashe 2.9kReads8.8Score272Shelves

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    Initially, the male lead dislikes the female lead, who is in love with the eldest brother, while the male lead is the second brother. Later, the brothers fight over her, creating a love triangle. The male lead gradually develops feelings for the female lead and falls in love with her – a very engaging story.

34. 584 我 I Restored the Capital’s Tycoon’s Sight, and He Spoils Me Rotten 我让京圈大佬复明，他把我狠狠宠 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Substitute marriage, love after marriage, ex-husband’s redemption, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Huo Jingchen had a fiery temper, devastating looks, and a decisive, domineering way of doing things. He was arrogant and unruly, with a strong streak of tsundere pride. He was recognized throughout the business world as a genius, famous for his ruthlessness and cunning. His decisive, ruthless methods earned him the nickname “Living Yama,” and made his business rivals tremble at the mere men 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead initially dislikes the female lead and is quite harsh towards her. Later, the aloof male lead falls for her and dotes on his sweet little wife—it's incredibly sweet.

35. 585 我 Our President Shen Is Such a Drama Queen! 我家沈总是戏精！ The Lost Heiress遗落千金Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Cold, aloof CEO who turns into a hammy scene-stealer VS gentle, quiet screenwriter + married first, fall in love later + secret marriage + husband chases his wife + sweet romance] For two years, Ye Zhiyao had been a dutiful, sensible Mrs. Shen, while Shen Molan paid her no attention. Then one day, a trending topic showed her the man being intimate with a popular actress on the red carpet. Heartbroken, she decided to end their marriage. Just as she expected, he didn’t care at all. His expression 293Reads6.7Score—Shelves
36. 586 攻 Siege and Conquest 攻城夺地 I Don't Want to Drink Water不想喝水Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [A powerful, aloof CEO versus a sweet, gentle high school teacher] [Contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife + married first, love later + long-planned romance] “Are you sleeping here tonight?” “This is my home. This is our marital bedroom, and you’re my wife. If I don’t sleep here, where do you expect me to go?” Cheng Jingzhou drew closer to Li Zhi, his carefree manner making her nervous. “What, when you took the money and married into the Cheng family, did you never imagine this day 2.9kReads8.2Score163Shelves

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    Both are about arranged marriages that blossom into love. They don't have ratings, but they're both incredibly good.

37. 587 越 The Later the Night, the Closer We Get 越夜越熟 Marguerite玛格绿特Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted Original title: The More the Night Deepens, the More Familiar We Become Fake Lady x Real Playboy | Mature Man and Woman | Neither Is a Virgin | Intense Push and Pull | Stealing Someone's Man | Happy Ending On the night she decided to get a divorce, Shi Yue went looking for a pretty young man. As she planted her high heel on his shoulder, her ex-husband's close friend caught them in the act. Qin Zhao, who had never given her a second glance, suddenly leaned close to her ear and tempted her: "Wou 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
38. 588 咸 The Salted-Fish Slacker Becomes a Wage Slave in a Fantasy World 咸鱼她在玄幻世界里当社畜 Lian Jinjin怜今今Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Redemption, lighthearted writing, human realm in the early part and heavenly realm later] A laid-back, drama-loving heroine and a seemingly harmless, pitiful male lead who is actually cold and sensitive, and later becomes a deranged villain. Maybe being an overworked office drone was just too exhausting. She worked herself to death in her sleep, then woke up as the Celestial Lord in a novel. Shi Yang was delighted at the prospect of lazing around and eating to her heart's content, but unexpecte 174Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The story revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is the Heavenly Emperor, and the female lead is the Heavenly Empress. They have been married for a thousand years without any romantic feelings. After the female lead loses her memory, she believes she has transmigrated into a book to seduce the male lead who is undergoing a tribulation. Gradually, the two develop feelings for each other.

39. 589 京 The Capital’s Power Player, His Wife’s One and Only 京圈大佬，独宠娇妻 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, deep love later + sweet romance + scheming male lead + regretful groveling + age gap] Su Tong never imagined her own father could be so blinded by greed that he’d use her as a bargaining chip and heartlessly send her to the bed of Gu Tingshen, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circles. Gu Tingshen was notorious among the capital’s elite for being abstinent and calculating, intensely controlling, cold, domineering, and sharp-tongued. Everyone treated him with awe and fear. 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 590 乖 Sweetly Wild 乖肆 Clear and Faraway清清迢迢Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Fake good girl + The husband’s long road to winning her back + Mutual first times + Sweet romance] The second son of the Lu family in Nancheng was a carefree playboy. At just twenty-two, his family arranged a marriage for him. Looking at the prim, well-behaved girl in his room, he thought, “What an act. A fake little angel!” To make her bring up divorce first, he worked her to the bone as his secretary and dragged her along to one business banquet after another. The 1.2kReads8.8Score106Shelves

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    📚Fake Good Girl ✘ Mischievous Demon King 🔥 The mischievous demon king is forced into marriage and throws a tantrum at his new wife, saying, "Stop pretending to be a pure white lotus!" He then turns around and uses her as his secretary, thinking he has the easy target under his thumb. However, at a dinner party where a knife is hidden, the "good girl" kicks the harasser away, coldly handing over her divorce papers: "Divorce, as you wish!" The contrast completely stuns Lu Si! 😱 After the divorce, she goes back to being herself and goes on a crazy comeback [cool], completely breaking down the former scumbag boss, who kneels down with red eyes, begging for reconciliation. The pursuit of his wife is a complete and utter ordeal! [Eating melon] A sweet, fluffy, and funny story with no heartbreak. The female lead's initial feigned weakness is incredibly captivating, and the male lead's unconditional pampering later on is top-notch. High-energy throughout with no dull moments, you won't be able to stop watching after finishing it! 📖

41. 591 活 The Living Yama Is Back for His Medicine 活阎罗他又来抓药了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊15k WordsCompleted The Living Yama Is Back for Medicine Again 38Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 592 重 Reborn, She Coos Softly, and Lu Takes One Look and Falls for Her 重生后她娇声轻哄，陆总见色起意 Yu Zhu遇竹Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + both leads are devoted only to each other + playing the fool to catch the tiger] In her previous life, Lin Yusheng’s family was destroyed. Reborn, she decided to protect her family, become a movie queen, and make the villains from her previous life pay for what they had done. Everyone in Lucheng said the eldest Miss Lin had gone crazy. She actually claimed she liked the Lu family’s illegitimate son. Everyone laughed at her for being foolish and shallow, but Lin Yusheng simply pouted i 8.5kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    First, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; second, a story of redemption, featuring a rich young lady and an illegitimate child. The first book features a reborn female protagonist who distances herself from a scumbag boyfriend and supports his archenemy; the male protagonist uses his own methods to win him over. The third book features a male and female protagonist who were married in their previous life but were mortal enemies in high school; the female protagonist returns to high school to seduce the male protagonist. The fourth book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a novel and redeems the villain.

43. 593 老 After Mom’s Best Friend Set Me Up to Marry Her Son 老妈的闺蜜撮合我和她儿子领证后 The Tang Family's Second Daughter唐家二女儿Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + devoted to each other + a groveling pursuit after the wife + sweet romance With her mother and her mother’s best friend, Aunt Lin, playing matchmaker, Su Ran and Aunt Lin’s son, Chu Chengfan, got married in a whirlwind ceremony, but kept their marriage a secret. Lin Fen said, “Son, I’m not trying to force you. If you still haven’t developed feelings for each other after six months, you can ask for a divorce!” Chu Chengfan gritted his teeth. “Fine!” Then he pulled 8.1kReads9.0Score825Shelves

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    It's not a traditional forced marriage story; the plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag. The male and female leads go from initially disliking each other to falling deeply in love without realizing it. The second male and female leads are also a delightful bickering couple. It's definitely worth watching!

44. 594 一 I Accidentally Married a Gentle Lawyer 一不小心，嫁给了温柔律师 Shy Bunny羞羞兔Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Capital’s powerful heir x small factory owner, marriage before love, slow burn, slice of life, both untouched, love at first sight, a gentle and sweet romance] Because she looked like Feng Zhen’s ex-girlfriend, Yan Fei traded her marriage for a hundred-million-yuan investment from Feng Zhen in her run-down little factory. On their first day of marriage, Feng Zhen laid down the rules: “You can have the money, but don’t get any ideas about me.” Yan Fei took those words to heart. A month into thei 5.6kReads8.8Score609Shelves
45. 595 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, the Terrifying CEO Turned into an Awkward Sweetheart 领证后，可怕总裁化身别扭宠 Zhen Hanyue甄涵玥Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] + [Flash marriage] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Obsessive, prickly, doting male lead] [Humble heroine who gradually shines] + [Obsessive, prickly male lead who says one thing and means another] Yuan Ouzhen was driven by real-life pressures to enter a flash marriage. She married a man who turned out to be the son of H City's richest man, someone she could never have hoped to reach before. He looked down on her and mocked her as a country bumpkin. By chance, she managed to break i 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book perfectly fits the description: a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is initially a bit fierce, but he secretly likes the female lead without admitting it, and is completely under her spell.

46. 596 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, I Marry a Beijing Tycoon 缅北归来，我嫁给京圈大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage + Powerful Tycoon’s Relentless Pursuit + Sweet Age-Gap Romance] After her boyfriend betrays her, Li Shiqi is sold to northern Myanmar. In her darkest hour, she happens upon Mu Tingye, the capital’s most powerful business tycoon, and only then manages to escape. Having fled a living hell, she is instead forced into marriage by the aloof, celibate business magnate. At first, Mu Tingye only wants to keep her under his thumb. But before long, he falls head over heels and spoils her 207Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 597 夫 After His Wife Left, Mr. Zhou Tore Up the Pregnancy Test and Regretted It Like Crazy 夫人离开后周总撕碎孕检单悔疯了 Li Li Doesn't Take Nonsense李李不讲道理Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted Happy ending, angst first and sweetness later, with a husband chasing his wife after losing her Cheng Mu marries into a wealthy family and spends three years as its caretaker. She waits alone in an empty bedroom, only to find that Zhou Yanheng's heart tips toward his white moonlight. Then, after an accident, her heart finally turns cold, and she disappears without a trace, pregnant with his child. For three years, many people say Zhou Yanheng has gone mad. But how could someone so far above ever 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔹He wasn't mean, he just didn't care. She loved him humbly, and after her love burned out, she disappeared pregnant. He, however, remained immersed in the past day and night until their reunion. Only he remained, kneeling on the ground with red eyes, begging for reconciliation, embarking on a long and arduous journey to win back his wife.

48. 598 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 173.9kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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    I only want to recommend these two books [awkward laugh]

49. 599 正 After Raising My Child Properly for Four Years, His Rich Biological Father Came Knocking 正经养崽四年后，豪门亲爹找上门 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple] [Raising a wolf pup] In the fourth year of raising her child alone, the kid’s father finally came knocking. A well-dressed man stood by the door and asked her, “Are you Shang Xi?” “…Yes.” “I’m the pup’s father.” The man’s tone was domineering and forceful. “Come with me. Don’t even think about refusing or putting up a pointless fight.” Shang Xi stared at his face, so much like her son’s, and leisurely answered, “Oh.” The truth was, she hadn’t even been thinking about refusing 23.2kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The male lead is the head of a werewolf clan, and the female lead is a pure human. The male lead particularly dislikes humans and initially loathes the female lead, but later falls in love with her. He's love-struck and possessive of her. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

50. 600 重 Reborn: I Became the Movie Emperor's Sugar Daddy 重生：我成了影帝的金主 Insect Mouth虫口Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, mutual devotion, well worth your investment] Jiang Yixuan used her influence to turn the unknown Pei Zhe into a top-tier star. She never imagined that she would end up dying far from home. Reborn, she returns to the year when Pei Zhe, that heartless man, was still a nobody. He wants to use her to climb the ladder again? Dream on! Who was Pei Zhe's rival in her past life? Movie Emperor Xie Ji! Jiang Yixuan: “Go sign Xie Ji, who's still stuck playing bit parts! I'm going to ma 368Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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